Chapter 36: Pilgrimage - Asking for Recommendations
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"There is no time," said Saul, "we must rush back to Asgard as soon as possible, and we are afraid that we will not even see a brick from the Golden Palace." β
Kirk nodded: "Time is limited, let's leave right away." β
He weighed the primitive gas masks, and a line of instructions appeared on them.
γGas Maskγ
[Grade] A-level one-time props
They may not be the best gas masks in the world, but they are absolutely reliable against any poison gas attack. Use is a one-time use.
"This thing looks inconspicuous, but it can save lives at a critical moment" Wang Han interjected: "Don't forget, Thor was in the twilight, but he fought with JΓΆrmungad, and finally killed the giant snake, but was poisoned by the poisonous mist spit by the poisonous dragon." β
Kirk nodded: "These gnomes are also very smart, they build a large number of mecha robots, and go to the battlefield, they are not afraid of the flames of the fire giants, nor the floods of JΓΆrmungad, but also resist the poisonous mist of the poisonous dragon, they are indeed very thoughtful." β
"But we can't take these machines with us." "It's too heavy. We need to hurry. β
Kirk nodded, turning to Mime, "Swear to me, if we need to craft equipment in the future, we can find you to craft one for free." No tricks. β
Mi Mei nodded heavily, at this moment, people are under the low eaves, they can't help but bow their heads, as a dwarf who spares his life, everything is easy to discuss. After receiving the cue of space, Kirk finally nodded and motioned for release.
"These damn gnomes, aren't we going to kill them?" Chubby asked.
Kirk nodded, "We still have to be busy." These dwarfs, just let them go. β
Mi Mei took Gunt and other dwarfs to hurriedly carry Alberich, who was frozen by Wang Han, and fled back to the underground world with great gratitude.
After Wang Han counted the treasure chests left by Mi Mei and the other dwarfs, he came over and reported: "The treasures are actually pitiful, and we found a lot of dark gold equipment, which are also fake. In the end, the value is only a few million survival points, and there are two pieces of golden plot equipment. β
Kirk glanced at it and smiled slightly, "At least they provided Loki with the exact information to let us know the enemy's war plans." And these gas masks. We started on our way right away. Regner. How many days are left on the pilgrimage? β
Regner counted the days: "The pilgrimage, it's early tomorrow morning, how can we rush back to the tribe thousands of miles away?" β
"With the flying ones," Kirk grinned.
Wang Han transforms into a silver dragon, and Kirk summons Midori and Lei Ge. Thor flew into the air. The Valkyries stepped onto the Pegasus. The crowd rode the dragon and flew to the Viking tribe.
This path that only pilgrimage can take becomes these gods and heroes who try to save Asgard. It's ironic that the only path they can choose is to go their own way, but Kirk and the others don't have a choice.
The dragons shuttled through the clouds, and Kirk rode on Wang Han's dragon head, looking up with great eyes.
The surrounding clouds and mountains are covered with fog, and the snow-capped mountains are covered with ???
He looked at Brenwald, who was following him closely, and on that handsome face, a pair of beautiful eyes full of affection never left him.
Kirk smiled.
After breaking into the sea of fire alone and waking her up with a kiss, the head of the Valkyrie has developed inexplicable feelings for herself. It's no surprise that, according to mythology, the Brenwald once swore before falling asleep that he would fall in love with the man who saved her from the fire.
He thought of Valkyrie in prison again.
I wonder if she's okay?
I saved Brenwald, I'll save you right away.
The two of you become one, and you can resurrect you and become the main god of the mythical age again, Valkyrie. Brenwald!
The powerful wings of the dragons set off a huge air current, propelling the dragons forward at a rapid pace.
"They'll definitely be back!" The Shieldmaiden angrily rebuked Earl Haraldson at the tribal meeting: "My husband Regner, who is leading Thor to save Brunwald, the head of the Valkyries, will surely be able to return to the tribe in time for tomorrow morning." β
Earl Haradson looked up to the sky and smiled: "Thor? Brenwald? Lagertha: You read too many fairy tales to your children, right? Can these mythical characters be in your husband Regner's ranks? Don't make people laugh. β
His face sank: "Regner led the Viking warriors to the Rhine without the consent of the tribal assembly!" This is disobedience! While most of the samurai had already returned this afternoon, bringing back some gold, I have asked the Viking King to strip him of his privileges as the leader of the Combined Fleet! Whether or not he returns tomorrow morning, I will cut off his head as a sacrifice to Lord Odin!" β
The tribal leader, who had once lived peacefully with Regner, finally showed his hideous side and roared: "Come on, send Lagertha, and Regner's two sons and daughters, to prison!" I'm going to wait until tomorrow before I leave and kill them. Regnar expelled the Horde! Anyone who sees him and kills him will be rewarded! β
"I'd like to hear who wants the lives of my Regner wife and children?" A strong man lifted the curtain and strode into the council hall.
The tribal leaders were stunned.
Because this stout tough guy is none other than Ragnar, who Lagertha said was still in the Rhine!
It took Lagertha and her 3,000 Viking warriors nearly 10 days to return to the Viking tribe, and Regnar arrived overnight!
Behind Regner, Rollo, Braided Brother, and One-Eyed Dragon were among them.
"You ???" Earl Haradson showed a hint of panic on his face, but quickly calmed down: "You actually dare to come back?" Before the holy pilgrimage, he actually led the dreadnought fleet to the Rhine, and lost his manpower? Who gave you this power??? You're going to be hanged in the village???"
"Bang" Regner impatiently threw his weapon to the ground.
Earl Haraldson was shocked: "You want to duel with me?" β
Regner didn't care: "Yes! Duel! β
Earl Haraldson roared madly, "Why should I duel you? β
Regner's eyes were filled with flames: "Because according to the sacred Viking tradition, the decision made by the tribal chief. When it comes to the life and death of a tribe member, the member has the right to challenge the tribe leader to fight a life-and-death duel! Once I win, I'll be the new tribal leader. You just ordered my wife and children to be executed, and of course I have the right to demand a duel with you! β
Earl Haradson's face was gloomy: "I don't admit that there is such a tradition!" Guards, take down this man and put him to death immediately. β
The guards loyal to him responded in unison, ready to rush forward.
Regner and the warriors loyal to him took up arms and prepared to resist.
"I don't think anyone would dare to fight before the pilgrimage?" A tall figure walked up to the council hall: "As a witness, I want to see this gladiatorial fight!" β
"Who dares to speak so to the great Earl Haraldson?" The Count stood up. Look at the person in front of you.
But wait until he sees it clearly. Immediately collapsed on the seat!
Because that's Thor, the god of thunder!
Legendary gods!
Thor said proudly: "Brave Viking people, under Odin's oracle, never cowardly, let alone use power to oppress people. Great traditions must be observed. The two of you will be departing at dawn. Engage in a life-and-death duel! β
Vikings around. All respectfully worship and obey the ground: "In accordance with the oracle of the great god Thor, we will arrange the ??? immediately"
People are like the wind, horses are like dragons. Thousands of horses gallop across the Scandinavian ice fields.
These horses are all short northland horses, but they are still heroic in the wind and snow.
The entire Viking tribe has been mobilized, and the pilgrimage procession has gathered and set off.
In the air, the three-headed dragon soared, Thor flew in front to clear the way, and Brenwald and other nine Valkyries rode Pegasus and guarded the surroundings.
In the mist, Regner glanced down at the situation below and said decisively: "Let's start on our way, we don't have to wait for them." Time matters. β
Behind him, Viking heroes such as Rollo, Braided Brother, One-Eyed Dragon, and Shieldmaid sat on the dragon's back.
"In that case, sit down, everybody." The silver dragon that Wang Han turned into groaned and sent out a wind magic, adding a buff to the surrounding dragons and Pegasi, and the powerful silver dragon wings fluttered, soaring in the sky!
The soft sun, the golden snow-capped mountains, the white earth, the dense forests, the blue coast, and the fierce cold wind are all rapidly retreating around. The dragons flew over the mountains, sometimes flying high, sometimes diving, using the air currents between the geese-shaped formations and the mountains, pushing each other and accelerating. The road to Asgard is a long one, and you need to maintain your physical strength effectively.
"Before you set off just now, the moment you killed Earl Haradson was really cool" Kirk patted Regner on the shoulder: "The axe cut through his neck, and the human head spun and flew up, it was indeed extremely powerful." β
Regner was still angry: "This despicable old man actually took my wife and children under the knife, otherwise I would not have fought him to the death for his contribution to the tribe." β
Kirkha laughed: "But let's throw off the tribal brigade and hurry alone to the place of pilgrimage, is that okay?" β
Regner excitedly glanced at Thor flying in the sky: "This opportunity to follow the god of war, enter Asgard, and defend Asgard is unique even throughout Viking history, can I miss this opportunity?" β
Kirk looked at Rollo, Braided Brother, One-Eyed Dragon, and dozens of the strongest Viking warriors selected from other tribes behind him: "You guys can only stuff the teeth of the giants, do they know that this trip is nine deaths?" β
Regnar: "For Viking warriors, fighting and dying for Odin and Asgard is not to die, but to enjoy death!" β
Brother Braided roared: "For the sake of Asgard, we are willing to die!" β
These Vikings began to laugh wildly in the cold wind, as if they were about to begin, not a mortal expedition, but a pleasant trip.
Kirk had no choice but to shrug his shoulders, these Viking warriors did see death as home. One of the most harmful legends of Norse mythology is the setting of Valhalla. If you die, you will go to Asgard, eat and drink spicy food, and you can fight all day long, which is extremely tempting to Viking warriors.
It wasn't until Regner finished laughing that Kirk continued to ask, "Let's go to the Holy Land of Uppsala, can we find a way to Asgard?" β
"The reason why we go to Uppsala every year for the pilgrimage," Regner laughs. It's because it's there. You can see the Rainbow Bridge with the naked eye. But mortals have no divinity, they can only see but cannot directly ascend. You'll need to continue north from Uppsala through the realm of the dead and the Giant's realm to climb the Rainbow Bridge and enter Asgard. β
Kirk nodded, and said to Thor, "Do you see the Rainbow Bridge so you can enter Asgard?" β
Thor nodded: "No problem, but I doubt that since Loki used his divine power to hide Asgard's aura and turn the Rainbow Bridge around." We will probably not see this bridge in the Atrium World Realm, so we can only go to the Giant's Territory. β
"Tell me where we're going for our first stop," Kirk turned to Regner.
"Let's go all the way," said Regna. You can reach the sacred mountain of Uppsala on pilgrimage. At the top of Mount Kinabalu. You can see the Rainbow Bridge. After Uppsala, and then go on for nine days and nine nights, you will reach the kingdom of Hull. In Norse mythology, the land of Hel, the god of death, is a cold and foggy place. underground. It is also a place of eternal night. Only the dead can arrive. The gates of the underworld are far away from the world, and they must walk the rugged road of nine days and nine nights in the cold and dark places of the far north. According to legend, Hermod, the famous god of speed, rode Odin's eight-legged Pegasus Sleipnir. It took nine days and nights to reach the Gjoll River. Most of the ghosts after death pass by on horseback or in a chariot, and these horses and carts are burned with the cremation. The Norsemen usually wore a particularly sturdy pair of boots on the feet of the dead, as the rough road to the underworld required a good pair of boots to deal with. These boots are nicknamed "Hull Boots".
Kirk and Chubby were both eye-opening: "It turns out that there is still this legend." β
"We have to keep going, crossing the Gjoll River. The river is the border of Nifelheim, and there is a gilded crystal bridge on the river, which hangs with a single hair. The bridge is guarded by the hideous dry bones of Modgud (war madness), and anyone who wants to cross the bridge must first be allowed to suck blood as a toll tax. β
Chubby was speechless: "We vampires, it takes hard work to do a single business, this Mordgood can stay still, you can pluck the goose beautifully, and the person will bleed, it is really high!" β
Thor nodded: "I've also heard that in the realm of the underworld, there are quite a few terrifying monsters. β
Regner continued: "Passing through the Geor, there is a forest of iron trees, in which there are only leaves of steel, and the ground is barren. In the Forest of Iron Trees, there are guarded Death Wolves, and the duty of these wolves is to supervise the dead and devour the living! After the Iron Tree Forest, you will reach the "Gate of Hull", guarded by the terrible blood-spotted giant dog Garm, who lies in a cave called Gnipa. Legend has it that Garm was thrown into the realm of death by Odin along with the goddess Hel. It is also the first terrifying existence under the goddess of Hull! This terrible demon can only be bought with food called "Hel bread". β
Brenwald said, "I've heard Father Odin say that this beast is no less powerful than a main god!" In the Underworld, it should also gain some bonuses to its abilities. It's a tough test for us. β
Regner continues: "In the Gate of Hull, there is a biting cold and a deep darkness; There was the sound of a cauldron hissing, the sound of the springs of Hewagmir. In addition to this, there are the nine rivers of the underworld, one of which is called Slid, and the river flows with sharp knives. There are a large number of underworld guards along the river to prevent enemy raids, and we need to break through the defenses in order to reach the palace of the queen of Hull. β
"In the heart of the underworld is the palace of Hull, Eliudnir (tragic). Hull's favorite food is "hunger", and her table knife is "gluttonous". Her male servant is called Ganglati and her maid is called Ganglot. They walked so slowly that no one could tell which direction they were moving, with the bedroom named "Destruction", the bed named "Sorrow", and the curtains called "Fire". Hull has a number of rooms to accommodate guests who come from the sun every day; Not only did she receive all murderers and ghosts, but she also housed the ghosts of those who unfortunately died without bloodshed. All the ghosts of the old and the sick also go to Hull; This so-called "death of illness", also known as "death of grass and firewood", refers to those who die in bed ordinarily, which is different from the warriors who died bravely on the battlefield. β
"Therefore," Wang Han concluded, "this Hull Underworld is really a step-by-step trap, full of difficulties, and we need to break through them one by one." β
Kirk waved his hand: "Our strength here is not weak!" There's Thor, there's Brenwald, and 8 Valkyries???"
Brenwald smiled: "If you want to talk about strength, we naturally won't lose to Loki's daughter, the goddess of the underworld, Hull, but she should not be underestimated." Because it's the underworld! A forbidden area that even the gods would not easily set foot in. The reason why Odin wanted to exile Hel there was because he wanted her to be destroyed by the monsters of the underworld. But instead of dying in the underworld, Hel and Garm, the giant dog, defeated the original lord of this barren land and became the new god of the underworld! Not to be taken lightly. β
As the crowd talked, the dragons soared swiftly against the wind.
After several days of flying, Wang Han's voice suddenly sounded, full of excitement: "We have arrived!" β
In front of them, a red sun rises over the mountains, shining a thin ray of sunlight on a land that is forever ruled by ice, snow and cold. The distant peaks quickly turn golden in the sunlight, as if the sacred mountain of Asgard has come to the world.
Regg couldn't help himself with excitement and fell to his knees: "Oh! Every time I come to the Holy Land, I can't help myself, it's so beautiful??? (To be continued......)