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Chapter 22 - Chapter 21

When the chaos of Asgard's dinner settled and Thor was dragged somewhere to recover from "multiple cosmic pressures," Roy felt something.

A ripple.

A pull.

A silent summons through the fabric of the Void.

Not hostile.

Not demanding.

But curious.

Roy sighed, patting off crumbs from dinner.

"…so they finally called me."

He stepped into his shadow and vanished.

★ The Convergence Point — Outside Reality

Roy emerged in a place without time, without space, where existence folded in on itself like calm waves.

And waiting for him were beings who shaped creation:

The Living Tribunal, three faces glowing with judgment. Eternity, a cosmos in humanoid form. Infinity, shimmering like infinite starlight. Death, cold and beautiful, her form shifting between skeletal and goddess-like elegance.

Behind them lingered lesser cosmic echoes—abstracts, concepts, avatars—watching the prince of Asgard who held the power of a Multi-Universe being under a mortal mask.

Roy stepped forward and bowed politely.

"Greetings. You called for me?"

The Void trembled.

Eternity's voice filled existence itself.

"Roy Odinson… or rather… Primordial Shadow Dragon.

What is your goal?"

Roy blinked.

"My goal? To live a peaceful life with my family.

And have the strength to protect them."

A shockwave of silence.

Tribunal's three faces stared.

Infinity stepped forward, curious.

"Power such as yours… is rarely used for such simple wishes.

Is this truly all you desire?"

Roy shrugged.

"Yeah. I don't care about ruling realms or dominating the universe.

I just want to cook, explore, protect those dear to me…

and live freely."

A pause.

A long, stunned pause.

Then—

★ The Cosmos Laughs

Eternity burst into cosmic laughter, nebulae swirling.

Infinity giggled like a soft ringing of stars.

Even Death—cold, emotionless Death—let out a small amused breath.

But the Living Tribunal…

His three faces—Vengeance, Necessity, Equity—glowed with something rare:

Amusement.

"Remarkable," the Tribunal said.

"You possess the power to annihilate entire universes…

yet ask only for family, cooking, and freedom."

Infinity's eyes sparkled.

"How refreshing…"

Death tilted her head.

"…and oddly charming."

Roy blinked.

"…thanks?"

★ Their Judgment of Roy

Eternity stepped closer, towering like a walking galaxy.

"Roy Odinson…

we have watched countless beings rise to power."

Infinity continued:

"Most with your potential seek destruction…"

Tribunal finished:

"…or dominion."

Death's voice whispered:

"But you seek only to live."

Roy shrugged again, casual.

"I'm not interested in trouble.

I just want to protect the people I love."

Infinity smiled warmly.

"You are one of the most unique entities we have encountered."

Death nodded silently.

"A Primordial Dragon who does not hunger for conquest…

rare."

The Tribunal raised a hand.

"Roy Odinson.

You are free to come to us anytime.

We would speak with you again."

Eternity added:

"The cosmos rarely finds entertainment.

You… provide that."

Infinity tilted her head sweetly.

"And I… simply enjoy your presence."

Death's quiet murmur echoed:

"…I do as well."

Roy felt slightly embarrassed.

"…You're all welcome to visit Asgard too.

But maybe don't scare Odin too much."

The Tribunal's faces all smiled.

"No promises."

★ The OAA Reacts

When Roy left, Eternity turned, reaching beyond reality.

A voice older than creation itself responded.

The One Above All.

Eternity spoke:

"We met the young Primordial Shadow Dragon."

OAA chuckled instantly.

"Oh? Roy?

He finally awakened?"

Infinity answered:

"Yes. And his goal is…

to live peacefully with his family."

OAA exploded in laughter that shook the foundations of the multiverse.

"BAHAHAHA!

That boy is hilarious!

A Multi-Universe level DRAGON who just wants to cook and relax!"

Even Death spoke quietly:

"…he is unique."

OAA calmed, still smiling.

"Watch him closely.

He will shake the cosmos—not through destruction—

but simply by being himself."

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