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"You insolent brat, how dare you!!!"
Odin's face showed a hint of annoyance, clearly displeased with Karl's recent reply, and the majestic Odin Force within him began to surge.
But the next second, he noticed the mysterious Chaos Eight-Pointed Star rune that had appeared on Karl's forehead at some point.
The star points in the North, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, and Northwest directions were shining brightly with five different colors of light: yellow, blue, purple, green, and red.
As the strongest God King who ruled the Nine Realms, Odin was naturally no stranger to this.
That was a symbol of five completely different great powers, much like the Odin Force!
Considering the other party's Midgardian identity, he believed this power mostly came from the blessings of certain powerful Dimensional Gods.
However, it was his first time seeing a mere mortal simultaneously receive the blessings of five completely different powers?
Speaking of which… would these Demon Gods really not fight over this?
Besides that, Odin also noticed the Chaos Magic released from Wanda's body.
Although Wanda had only recently awakened her Chaos Magic, the power she could wield was pitifully small.
But even so, it still made Odin feel a hint of threat.
After all, this thing was the symbol of the Underworld God Chthon's direct lineage!
Are these the reasons why that Midgardian dares to challenge me face-to-face?
A wave of anger at being underestimated surged in Odin's heart.
It was like an old, dying lion being provoked by a young jackal in its territory.
If a tiger doesn't show its might, you really take me for a sick cat!
Just as Odin was about to erupt in Fury, a magical projection, invisible to ordinary people, suddenly descended from the sky and appeared beside him.
It was none other than Queen Frigga.
"Your Majesty, perhaps entrusting the Aether Particle to him for safekeeping would be a good choice!!!"
"What?!"
Odin's face instantly darkened at the words, clearly displeased, but he also understood that with Queen Frigga's calm demeanor, she would never say such a thing at this moment without reason.
"The specific details can wait until Your Majesty returns to the Heavenly Palace, but one thing is beyond doubt…"
Frigga looked at Karl with a complex expression and said something shocking: "That Midgardian's true identity is actually a Dimensional God!!"
"???"
Odin's expression changed, and he looked at Frigga with some disbelief, then turned back to Karl.
A Dimensional God?
How is that possible?
He's clearly just a mortal, isn't he?
How could such a frail physique be that of a Dimensional God?
Although I am indeed old and weak now, I can still distinguish that difference!
Eh?
Wait a minute!
Odin seemed to suddenly recall something, and a hint of hesitation flashed in his sharp single eye.
Just before he led his army down to Earth, Heimdall seemed to have mentioned to him that the Aether Particle on Malekith had been taken by a mysterious individual he couldn't observe.
One must know that before this, apart from the Dark Elves' invisible spaceship, there had never been an existence within the Nine Realms that could escape Heimdall's "All-Seeing Eye" of observation.
Even he, the God King, was no exception.
Moreover, the most crucial point was that unless one possessed a special vehicle or container capable of bearing the power of the infinity stones, even the "Gods" could not hold these primal stones, which contained immense power, for long periods!
Mortals, upon touching an infinity stone, would instantly turn to ashes under the endless energy impact.
Even Malekith had to first use the Dark Elf race's secret art to transform the Reality Stone into the weaker Aether Particle before he could possess and use it.
Yet Odin saw neither an artifact bearing the infinity stones nor the Aether Particle possessing Karl.
The other party clearly possessed some special method of control beyond his understanding.
Although Odin didn't know how Karl did it, one thing was certain: if Karl were truly an ordinary mortal, he would have died long ago!
Thinking this, and combining it with the five great powers revealed in the Chaos Eight-Pointed Star on Karl's forehead, Odin inadvertently believed Frigga's words even more.
The anger in his heart also dissipated considerably.
Odin's anger before was because he felt his dignity as a God King had been severely insulted.
How could a mere mortal dare to talk back to a God King?
Looking at the entire Earth, apart from the Ancient One, everyone else was no different from ants in Odin's eyes.
Even the Ancient One, without the Vishanti backing her, would not have caught Odin's eye at all.
But the current situation was different.
If Karl was truly a Dimensional God, then he indeed had the qualification and confidence to challenge him face-to-face.
Odin knew that his current state was already at the end of its tether.
Even the Odin Sleep could not restore his continuously weakening divine power and vitality.
Therefore… it's better to resolve grudges than to create new ones!
Especially with a powerful enemy of Dimensional God level!
This wasn't Odin chickening out.
It was because he knew his time was limited, and his disappointing son Thor was useless, so he had to consider the future of Asgard!
His eldest daughter Hela, whose power was gradually growing, was already more than he could handle.
If another Dimensional God were to appear, Asgard might be destroyed before Ragnarok even arrived!
Since this Dimensional God did not want to hand over the Aether Particle, then it might as well be entrusted to him for safekeeping.
Anyway, Odin had never intended to keep the Aether Particle in his Odin's Vault.
In his opinion, placing two infinity stones together was an extremely unwise and foolish act.
He had planned to send the Aether Particle to a distant and secure place after reclaiming it!
As for Malekith…
Although he was a sworn enemy of Odin and had previously attacked Asgard, this did not mean Odin had the right to dispose of him.
Because even in Asgard's millennia-old laws, a defeated slave should rightfully be disposed of first by the one who defeated him.
And in this war, his useless, foolish son had always been in a passive, beaten state.
The one who truly defeated Malekith was Karl!
So…
Thinking this, Odin's heart immediately felt much lighter.
Who could have imagined that in just a few seconds, Odin's perception would undergo such a huge change due to a slight shift in Karl's identity!
Of course, this change was based on Odin's trust in Queen Frigga and his belief in her judgment.
Otherwise, even if Karl had directly claimed to be a Dimensional God, Odin would not have believed him in the slightest.
However.
Just as Odin was about to order their return to Asgard, Nick Fury suddenly burst out of a quinjet with a large group of heavily armed S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents.
"Mr. God King, please calm your anger. Our S.H.I.E.L.D. fully supports your decision, and we are also very grateful for Thor's help to Earth."
Nick Fury first tried to ingratiate himself with Odin, full of flattery, but he was stopped halfway by an Asgardian warrior holding an enchanted longsword.
And Odin hadn't even glanced his way the entire time.
What status do you have to try and cozy up to the God King?
Seeing this, Nick Fury, though annoyed, had to force a sheepish smile.
There was nothing he could do; that was Odin, the God King who ruled the Nine Realms!
Even Thor's strength had reached a level comparable to Carol Danvers, let alone Odin, who was even more powerful!
So, he had to swallow his pride, whether he liked it or not.
Nick Fury then turned his resentment into strength, mustered his courage, and came before Karl. His dark face had already shifted into a smug, bullying expression, and he said with a sneer:
"Karl Merks, Asgard is one of Earth's strongest allies in the interstellar community. I hope that your personal reckless actions do not jeopardize this rare friendship and cause unnecessary disaster for all humanity!"
Originally, after witnessing the Thunder Warriors' valiant performance, Nick Fury was so "scared" that he didn't dare to show his face at all.
And he desperately believed that all the benefits of this alien invasion would be snatched by Karl alone.
But who would have thought that God King Odin would suddenly appear with Asgard's heavenly army at this moment?
This was undoubtedly like a shot in the arm for Nick Fury!
After all, given the close relationship between S.H.I.E.L.D. and Thor, God King Odin could practically be considered half their father!
A confident Nick Fury naturally wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to suppress Karl and the growing Hyperspace Group.
Hence, the scene of him appearing here with his Agents.
"Furthermore, that alien mothership and the weapons they used are of crucial importance for humanity's research into alien civilization and technology…
According to relevant articles established by the UN General Assembly, they should be managed by authoritative organizations like S.H.I.E.L.D. No individual or private organization has the right to interfere in this area."
"So, I advise you to cooperate willingly!!"
Actually, Nick Fury really wanted to get in his face and say: Especially not into the hands of dangerous individuals like you.
But facing the murderous glares of Frank and the Thunder Warriors, he swallowed those words back down.
However, after saying those sarcastic words, Nick Fury's mood was incredibly refreshed and satisfied.
All the frustration and gloom he had accumulated from being repeatedly tricked by Karl were released at this moment.
A gentleman's revenge is never too late!
Heh heh, Karl Merks, let's see how you can still jump around in front of me now?
If you have the guts, start a fight right now?
I'd like to see if your super soldiers can defeat the Asgardian warriors led by Odin?
Nick Fury now wished Karl and Odin would fight to a mutual destruction.
This would not only maximize the weakening of the Hyperspace Group's overall strength.
It would also allow him to seize the opportunity to label Karl with a moralistic accusation of "disregarding the safety of all humanity," thereby uniting various forces to deeply suppress and sanction him!
Nick Fury had been dreaming of how to completely eliminate Karl, this major hidden danger.
Now, the opportunity had finally arrived!!
However.
Just as Nick Fury was gloating like a petty villain, Thor's frustrated voice suddenly came from behind him.
"Fury, since the crisis has been resolved, I will return to Asgard with my father. Remember to say hello to the rest of the Avengers for me…"
Nick Fury subconsciously replied, "Don't worry, we'll see you later… Huh???"
The next second, the smile on his face instantly froze, then gradually became stiff, and at the same time, a sudden panic filled his heart.
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Wait a minute, that… Odin and them aren't leaving, are they?
Nick Fury's neck turned little by little, like rusty machine parts, and then he saw a rainbow light descending from the sky, enveloping Odin, Thor, and the others.
A few seconds later, the light dissipated.
The spot where those people had stood was now empty.
Only a lingering magical array imprint on the ground emitted wisps of smoke.
Holy crap?!!!
Nick Fury looked as if he had lost his parents.
No, Odin, you're the God King who rules the Nine Realms, how can you be so unprincipled in your words and actions?
Didn't you just say you were going to snatch back the Aether Particle and that alien leader from Karl Merks's hands?
Why don't you snatch them?
Why did you just slip away without a word in the blink of an eye?
I mean, do you have to betray your teammates like this?!
Who the hell can tell me what this is all for?
Waiting online, super urgent…
At this moment, Nick Fury felt as if ten thousand grass-mud horses were galloping through his heart.
He had originally thought this would be a triumphant "comeback battle"!
But he didn't expect it to "once again" fail spectacularly.
But the worst part was that with Odin and Thor gone, only S.H.I.E.L.D.'s meager forces remained. If a fight really broke out, he probably wouldn't even have a 10% chance of winning.
No… it should be said, not even 1%!
What to do?
What to do?
That… if I tell Karl Merks now that I was just joking with him, will he believe it?
Just as Nick Fury was panicking, he heard Karl calmly say from across the way, "Listen to me, whether it's the equipment or the Aether Particle, I'm taking all of these things… If you have the guts, just come to Sokovia and take them back!"
With that, Karl no longer paid attention to Nick Fury and stepped into the teleportation portal that Wanda had reopened.
He didn't take this One-Eyed Pirate's provocation seriously at all.
The reason was simple.
Would you get angry at a small ant that you could crush at any time?
Does it even deserve it?
Furthermore, this time, Karl abandoned his previous strategy of biding his time and chose to publicly debut with the Thunder Warriors in the public eye.
This was to flex his muscles to various organizations, including S.H.I.E.L.D.
To warn these ambitious guys, don't bother me for no reason, or I'll wipe out your entire family!!!
After successfully acquiring the Reality Stone, it meant that Karl's "Rise Plan" would officially enter "Phase Two."
Unlike Phase One, which was weak and isolated.
Now, the Hyperspace Group had already taken shape and had solidified its alliance with Kamar-Taj and the Pentagon.
It no longer feared a direct confrontation with a large organization like S.H.I.E.L.D.
And this advantage would expand exponentially in the future.
Naturally, there was no longer any need to continue hiding.
Moreover, as the relevant plans for Phase Two gradually began, the Hyperspace Group was bound to occupy an extremely important leading position in many major events that would occur in the future.
So, even if they wanted to hide, they couldn't!
As for whether exposing his identity like this would attract unnecessary trouble, Karl didn't consider that question at all now.
It was still the same saying: If you have the guts, come find me in Sokovia!!!