Odin was deeply absorbed in thought about the island's hierarchical structure, thinking about how to encourage his descendants and the descendants of his brothers on the island to awaken their latent powers and become rulers in the future. Ideas crowded his mind without pause—plans, possibilities, and an entire system slowly taking shape within his thoughts.
Asgard noticed Odin's state of deep contemplation, but at the same time he realized that he could not continue speaking with him for long. Although Odin had become far stronger than the last time they spoke, communication between them did not depend solely on the strength of Odin's soul, his spiritual abilities, or even his prophetic power.
Speaking with Odin was not an easy matter, even if he had grown stronger, because the core of Asgard's own soul was in a state of constant slumber—a slumber he had adopted as a shield to protect himself from any external danger. If that core were to awaken fully, the rulers of the continent of Mira might sense his existence, something Asgard was not yet prepared for.
Therefore, he was unable to speak with Odin as he wished or whenever he wished. After realizing this, he decided to end the meeting temporarily, until he could think of suitable names for Odin's children and the children of his other sons.
Asgard said in a calm, firm voice:
"Let us end our conversation here, Odin. If there is anything wrong, I will warn you of it."
The moment he said this, Odin's consciousness was expelled from that place without any warning.
In the next instant, Odin awoke in his chamber, feeling stunned by what had happened. He remained for a few moments trying to comprehend it, then understood what had occurred and sighed deeply. He realized that he was still not strong enough to speak with his father whenever he wished and to the extent he desired.
He also realized that the reason for this was that the core of his father's soul was always in slumber, and that what had spoken with him was nothing more than a consciousness Asgard had left awake. This realization made him feel a mixture of frustration and understanding at the same time.
While he was lost in thought, his concentration was suddenly broken by knocking at his door.
Odin rose from his bed, walked toward the door of his chamber, and opened it. The moment he did, he saw before him his three daughters, whom his father had told him possessed the potential to become rulers.
He looked at them and said in a cheerful tone, with a hint of pride:
"What is it, my daughters? Is there something important?"
The three sisters were surprised by their father's tone of voice and exchanged glances in astonishment, then said in unison and clear harmony:
"Are you ill, Father? What is with this strange tone of yours?"
Odin felt embarrassed by his daughters' question and was unable to answer them for a few moments. To avoid the embarrassment, he quickly changed the subject and said in a slightly firmer tone, trying to give it an air of seriousness:
"Where is your younger brother? Go and bring him. I want to speak with the four of you."
His daughters looked at him with surprise, as though they realized he was deliberately changing the subject, but they did not dwell on it. They said together at the same time:
"Alright, Father. We will go look for our younger brother."
As soon as Odin heard that and saw his daughters leaving through the doorway, he let out a sigh of relief. It would have been extremely awkward if they had continued questioning him about his earlier tone.
But suddenly, his expression changed and became more serious. He used his spiritual power and sent a message to his brothers, informing them of what had transpired between him and their father Asgard, which children had awakened their potential, and which ones their father had agreed to name.
After sending the message, he heard the sound of footsteps approaching. He opened his eyes and saw his three daughters, with a boy roughly their height behind them, entering his chamber.
The moment the children entered Odin's room, their father cast a scrutinizing gaze upon them. He looked at them for a long time, with eyes that studied their features and energies—a look the children were not accustomed to seeing from their father.
The children were about to ask him about the reason for that strange look…
But he spoke first, breaking their silence. Odin said in a calm voice that carried a particular gravity:
"You are fortunate… for your grandfather has chosen to name you himself, my children."
As soon as the children heard these words, wide smiles spread across their faces, and signs of deep joy and genuine happiness appeared. This was not ordinary news to them, but an honor they had never expected.
One of the girls said, her eyes shining with excitement:
"Is that true? Will he really name us himself, Father?"
Odin smiled slightly and nodded in agreement as he said:
"Yes, my children. Your grandfather will name you himself. You should feel proud of that."
The children listened to their father's words and realized that he was not joking this time. Their excitement grew, and signs of pride appeared on them. Then the three sisters spoke in the same way and at the same time, as if the question had been on their minds from the very first moment:
"But why only us, Father? You have many other children besides us… why did our grandfather choose us and not the others?"
Odin listened to his daughters' question and smiled with clear pride. His daughters possessed an intelligence and wisdom none of the other children had. He answered them calmly and confidently:
"Yes, my girls. Your grandfather sensed that you possess the ability and the opportunity to become rulers in the future. That is why he chose you, along with a few other children from the sons of my brothers."
The children listened to their father's words attentively, but the young boy suddenly frowned and said in a hesitant tone:
"Will my cousin… Hades's sixth son… be one of them, Father?"
Odin was surprised by his son's question and found it somewhat strange, so he asked him:
"And why do you ask that, my son?"
The boy opened his mouth to answer, but did not complete his words, as the three girls interrupted him at the same moment and said together, as if they had memorized the answer:
"Because he doesn't like him, Father. They have always challenged each other at all times and never get along."
Odin listened to his daughters' words and immediately understood the reason for his son's question. At first, he thought his son knew the truth, but he realized that his son had said it only because he did not like Hades's sixth son very much. Odin smiled at his son and said:
"It seems you are unlucky, my son. Yes, he truly is Hades's sixth son, but there is no need to be sad. It should not affect your joy at your grandfather choosing a name for you."
The son listened to Odin's words, then said confidently:
"I am not sad, Father. I just do not like that annoying boy. But do not worry, I will not let that affect me."
Odin smiled in response to his children's words and waved his hand at them, saying:
"Alright, go outside now to eat, and I will join you shortly."
The children agreed with their father and hurried out of the room.
Odin sat on the edge of his bed, saying to himself in a low voice:
"So… what should I do with this child of the giants? Should I treat him the same way I treat my children, or in a different manner?"
Odin remained seated in his chamber, lost in thought about what his father had told him, and about what he should do regarding the child of the giants and how he should raise him.
At the same time, his brothers were also thinking about the message Odin had sent them using his spiritual power—the message in which he told them what their father had said to him, and about his approval to name the children among their offspring who possessed the potential to become rulers.