The Death Knell

"A complete guess? Or is there any basis for it?"

Su Ming got on the horse and pulled the two of them onto the horse. The eight-legged Pegasus was enough to bear the weight of three people. It was a stretched car among horses.

"Have you heard that some Earth myths are based on the Epic Edda?"

Monaco sat behind Su Ming, while Gin sat in front of Su Ming. A corner of his magic floating cloak was rolled up and rubbed against the mage, as if to say hello.

"I know Homer's epic poem, I have also read Virgil's "Aeneid" and John Milton's "Paradise Lost", and I even know the epic poem "Manas", but what is the epic Edda? ?”

Originally, Deathstroke's memory contained some literary knowledge, but it was not comprehensive. Coupled with Su Ming's own memory, it was only half-knowledgeable.

The three of them headed straight towards the capital of Vanaheim. The only people in the village who peeped behind the door were the elderly and children. The defense of Gullweger's palace was now worrying.

He let the Pegasus gallop as much as he could. The grassland here was endless and there were no roads at all.

"As the name suggests, it is also a long poem that records history. It mainly tells how Odin collected materials, overcome all difficulties, and asked the dwarf king Itiri to cast Mjolnir for him, and then used it to kill the frost giant king. Laufey’s story.”

Monaco explained to Su Ming that he felt better in his stomach as he breathed the fresh air and felt the wind whistling in his ears.

"It seems that this epic pays more attention to literature, because the recorded history is not very accurate." Su Ming shrugged, holding the reins in his hands, and Gin's head rubbed against his chin: "Mjolnir is Loki tricked the dwarves into making it, and Laufey wasn’t dead at all.”

"'Troy' and 'The Divine Comedy' were also regarded as epics in the past. I know that stories are stories after all, but some of them are facts. For example, Mjolnir's material, I think what is said in the epic is true. "

Monaco showed an elegant smile, as if he had written this epic poem.

Su Ming touched his chin and recalled the origin of the Meow Hammer. Generally speaking, there are two theories about its material.

One theory is that the hammerhead part is made from the core of a dying planet. Its collapse product is extremely dense, and the dwarves cast it from a star.

Another theory is that the hammer head is made of Uru metal, the dwarves forged it, and Odin gave it the power of Odin.

Of course, both of these statements admit that the handle of the Meowth Hammer is a branch of the World Tree.

The handle was originally relatively long, but a section was cut off by Loki in a prank. When Thor took it over from Odin, he felt it was not very comfortable, so he tied a dragon-skin leather belt to it and developed the habit of swinging it around.

"What does it say in the epic?" Su Ming asked.

"I don't have a memory as good as yours. I only remember that in the poem, the dwarves made a furnace out of a dying star, named it the Heart of the Sun, and then used another furnace in their world Nidaville. A star heated the metal of Uru and forged it into Mjolnir, and Odin gave it the power of Asgard."

Monaco looked at the sky. The bumps on his horseback made it difficult to recall. He told a story intermittently.

"I seem to have some ideas, let's continue."

The mage let out a long breath. He couldn't remember the last time he rode a horse. To be honest, he rode an elephant more often:

"The hammer was successfully completed and handed over to Odin for use, but the forge that cast Mjolnir received Odin's blessing and was used several times to cast other things."

"I understand it's the Stone of Destiny."

Su Ming nodded slowly. The artifact that came from the same origin as Mjolnir and looked like a pile of small stones was the Stone of Destiny.

"Yes, it is called the Norn Rune in the epic, and you call it the Stone of Destiny. I think it should be essentially the same thing. Like Mjolnir, they both possess the power of Odin."

Monaco rubbed his belly. Since Deathstroke already understood, he didn't need to say more.

Su Ming pinched the center of his eyebrows, knowing that he knew it, but if what Zemo was holding now was the Stone of Destiny, it would be difficult.

That kind of thing is more like a random plug-in. Depending on the owner, the owner will show different super powers.

Its usual form is a box of about a hundred small stones. For formal use, it needs to be melted together to form a stone as big as a fist.

Everyone has different abilities when they master the Stone of Destiny. It all depends on luck.

For example, basic abilities such as flying, vacuum breathing, and immunity to diseases; there are also advanced abilities such as telekinesis or mind reading.

The ability obtained is not unique, and multiple abilities may be obtained at the same time.

The information that Su Ming now knows is that in the "Besieged" comic, Thor used the Stone of Destiny and the power of the Asgard to defeat the sentinels who wanted to destroy the heroes.

It was a battle between rough guys, without any strategy, a head-on fight with fists and fists, and whoever was stronger would win.

Monaco is worthy of being the Prince of Magic. He provided important information to Su Ming as soon as he arrived. This can also explain what the Frost Giants stole from the data room.

That is the Heart of the Sun.

It contains the power of Odin, and the dwarf king Itiri is not qualified to keep it. It is the ultimate artifact for any blacksmith, an unparalleled small furnace.

After use, it must be returned to Asgard, and Odin placed the item in the data room.

Zemo came for it from the beginning. He originally had the Stone of Destiny in his hand, and then he obtained the furnace containing the power of Odin and the heat of the sun, and then snatched a thread of destiny from the goddess of destiny.

All materials are ready.

Zemo is about to start mass-producing the Stones of Destiny. Now he lacks a star as an energy source and several craftsmen.

Gin had been silently listening to the conversation between the two. She was also thinking that as a person from Asgard, she was the one who understood the situation best.

She knew about the Stone of Destiny, had seen it, and even touched it several times.

But that thing has always been kept in the Golden Palace, usually in the huge brazier in the reference room. At that time, Gin didn't know there was anything special about that thing, just like a decoration.

Like a fountain, or fireworks.

When the flames burned, they were like moths flying up and down around the brazier, or like countless planets orbiting the star.

But after listening to Monaco's words, if they and Mjolnir were born one after another, the value would be inestimable.

But who stole them and gave them to Zemo? Could it be a big snake? ?

But it’s impossible for no one to see the big snake entering the fairy palace. This doesn’t make sense.

"Why did Zemo come to Vanaheim? There are no good blacksmiths here." She asked her boss while observing the situation around her.

It's quiet, and Vanaheim is as peaceful today as it was decades ago.

Everywhere you look is pastoral beauty - green mountains, golden wheat fields, clear streams.

The breeze blows, and the plants bend slightly, like waves in the sea, reflecting the shiny light.

"The heart of the sun is a mold. The craftsman only needs to pour the melted material into it. Each stone of destiny is very small. Compared with the blacksmith, the goldsmith is more suitable for melting them."

Su Ming answered Gin Jiu's question. He was already prepared to deal with Zemo and the frost giants. At this time, he was also watching the surrounding scenery and adjusting his breathing.

During the trip to the underworld, not to mention how much blood he gave himself, even when he caught the wolf, he also suffered a lot of internal injuries.

His body and fighting ability were not affected much, but the bloodthirsty desire in his heart was a bit churning, and Su Ming had been trying his best to calm it down.

"The Stone of Destiny is a very powerful thing. It can be dispersed into everyone's hands, and it can also be integrated into one, adding many terrifying abilities to the leader. I just don't know why Odin just threw it in the data room so casually. inside."

Monaco shook his head and sighed with a little regret. It seemed that this was improper storage by Asgard.

Su Ming took out the firearms and ammunition from his pocket and gave them to Gin for use.

She currently has no weapons or armor, but compared to other Valkyries, Gin can use a gun.

While constantly arming her, Su Ming answered the mage's question:

"Because the Stone of Destiny contains the power of Odin. Odin's own homologous power is very important and pretending not to care is the best way to hide it. Everyone's eyes are on the treasure house. Who will know the information? Are the treasures in the vault more critical?"

Everywhere in the Golden Palace is splendid, and the treasures in the treasure house are famous in the universe. Who would have thought that a dark stove and a pile of pebbles in the data room are treasures?

There are no guards and the data room is accessible to anyone. It is a very safe place.

Don't expect many Asgardians to like reading. It is estimated that no one goes to the reference room at all.

The three of them talked about this topic as they hurried on, but as the Pegasus moved forward quickly, several of them noticed something was wrong.

"Are you guys feeling a little hot?"

Su Ming asked Master and Gin that he didn't actually feel it himself, but Strangler was very sensitive to heat.

"I didn't feel the temperature, but I found a large fluctuation in magic, right in front." Monaco raised his finger in a direction.

"Be alert, we will pass."

Su Ming patted the horse's belly, and Xiaoba immediately changed direction and ran wildly in that direction.

The target direction was a lava pool, which suddenly appeared in the middle of the grass.

The temperature is very high, the air is slightly distorted, and it is spreading at a constant speed, and the plants around it seem to be swallowed by an invisible giant mouth.

"It's not an illusion. This lava pool really exists. It's a flame projected from another plane through magic."

Monaco immediately added that he knew Deathstroke liked to have information before acting.

"The agreement between Gullweger and Surtur has taken effect, and Vanaheim will turn into a sea of ​​fire." Su Ming immediately thought of the reason.

Although Gullweger was persuaded by Su Ming to put down his weapons, the agreement was not terminated, and Surtel has now thought of collecting the debt.

"What should we do?" Gin looked down, and Pegasus kept retreating. The lava pool expanded very quickly. When it arrived, it was just like a bathtub, but now it is about to turn into a swimming pool in just ten seconds. .

"Vanaheim must be saved, Holloway, prepare magic."

Su Ming jumped off his horse and approached the lava pool, and the flaming pool soon spread to his feet.

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