The laughter was so intense that even the audience joined in.
Inside Asgard.
The laughter went on for five minutes before anyone could stop.
Though the noise gradually died down, the atmosphere in the hall felt lighter, almost buoyant.
It seemed as if everyone thought: "Just now, I had such a great laugh!"
The oppressive mood of the morning had vanished.
Odin observed the expressions of those below the stage.
At last, the weight in his chest felt released, like a true king.
A ruler needs more than a fearsome army—he must possess the wisdom to inspire and unite his people.
Though Odin's career began with leading armies against the Frost Giants, and the Nine Realms were often in awe of his military might, he understood that conquest is one thing, but safeguarding the realm is even harder.
Conquest relies on force. Protection relies on hearts.
That morning had been full of mishaps. Improper handling could have fractured Asgard's upper echelon.
Even though he adhered to the principle that "attitude is the mask of the soul", and Thor and Loki were appropriately disciplined for their mistakes, the mood on the scene remained somewhat tense.
If this wasn't addressed, future efforts to repair relationships would be far harder.
Luckily, it didn't take long.
The screen played Loki's repeated defeats, the famous early scenes:
Loki deceived by Black Widow, giving away critical intelligence.
Loki believing his scepter could control Iron Man, but receiving no reaction.
Under normal circumstances, these moments were hilarious.
But Odin, still slightly vexed by Thor's earlier behavior, restrained himself. He knew that if these videos were shown too soon, laughter might undermine authority.
After all, what would the people of Asgard think?
Would they question his dignity? Would they see him as incapable?
Neglecting such details allows small seeds of doubt to grow into towering trees—trees that might one day fracture Asgard from within, even before any external threat.
So, no matter how funny the first two videos were, Odin held back his laughter. He could not let even a single smile slip.
But… as the saying goes, controlling hearts is like controlling a spring. Suppress it too long, and it will eventually rebound.
After the third video of Loki's defeat appeared, Odin deemed the moment right. He laughed heartily.
The effect was immediate. The tension lifted. The hall's atmosphere became relaxed.
Unexpectedly, it was Thor who laughed first.
Whether intentional or not, this was Odin's way of yielding authority—softening the mood without undermining control.
The video of Loki being shot had just finished playing. As his father, Odin smiled at Loki's misfortune, sharing in the laughter.
Thor, who had long disliked Loki's daily pranks, smiled at the appropriate moment, setting a positive tone for everyone.
Though Thor had failed his mission, had lost his power and hammer, and some Asgardians viewed him skeptically, his smile now sent a clear message:
"I stand with you. I hope for your happiness."
The effect might not be immediate, but it left a good impression.
If Thor continued to act positively in the future, and if a coronation were held to make him the next king of Asgard, it would feel natural and earned.
Odin looked at the despairing Loki and thought:
"Oh, Loki, my poor child. For Asgard's future, I sincerely hope more humiliating videos of you will be shown… and that you can handle it."
On the screen.
The situation changed. A new title appeared:
[Famous Scene 7: I am a God!]
Asgard.
Loki saw the title and breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned to Thor:
"Brother, look at this title. 'I am a God'—that must refer to you and me. If anyone represents a god in human eyes, it must be you."
Loki wanted everyone's attention on Thor, not on the mocking glances from those who'd say, "Look at the show" or "Oh, it's you again, buddy."
Thor smiled at Loki's words:
"Of course. Let's see how I perform in the video!"
Odin, on the throne, frowned at the title:
"Hey, why did your screen fail at such a critical moment? It should have continued playing Loki's humiliation videos. Why switch to Thor? That title is so arrogant. 'I am a God'—if Thor actually said that, some Asgardians may resent him."
Meanwhile, the events of the battle played out.
Loki had just been blasted onto the roof of Stark Tower by Hawkeye's explosive arrow.
He tried to rise, but Hulk, moving impossibly fast, shoved him into the building.
Crash!
Several French-style glass windows shattered.
Seeing Loki attempt to rise again, Hulk slammed both fists into the ground, preparing to charge.
Loki could no longer endure it. A god of great power, subjected to such injustice, finally lost his temper.
Loki: Enough! You lowly mortals! I am a god! I tell you, I will not—
Suddenly, before he could finish, Hulk grabbed Loki by the legs, swinging him back and forth—once, twice, thrice, and finally a fourth time—before throwing him to the ground.
Hulk spat:
Hulk: Weak god.
Finally, Loki lay dazed, staring at the ceiling, unable to recover.
Asgard.
Loki watched in despair.
"Why is it always me who gets hurt… wahhh!"
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