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Chapter 318: The Fourth Power of Wickedness (1)

"Lady Loki had just finished speaking when Schiller turned to Strange with a glance.

Then, Schiller turned back and looked at Peter sitting on the sofa next to him and said, 'Peter, I heard you're good at craftsmanship. Can you help us install a large lightning rod on top of the house?'

'Lightning rod? Why do we need a lightning rod?' Peter didn't understand at first, but as his gaze swept over Lady Loki and he thought of Norse mythology, he suddenly realized.

'Oh, right! Lightning rod! She might actually need a lightning rod. But can a regular lightning rod used by humans really withstand Thor's thunder?'

'If you think a normal lightning rod can't, then can we find a way to create a lightning rod that can withstand the power of Thor?' Schiller patted Peter's shoulder and said, 'Stark has always told me that you have talent in this area. I believe you won't let us down, right?'

Peter nodded seriously and stood up, saying, 'Alright, I'll go research it. If I have any updates, I'll call.'

As he got up, Steve looked at the expressions on Schiller and Strange's faces. He also stood up and said, 'I have to deal with the mess created by those skeletons and necromancy. I'm going to Eddie's place to see if he can write an article to calm the public. You guys continue...'

Saying that, he also left.

After Peter and Steve had left, Lady Loki, who had been sitting upright in the chair, breathed a sigh of relief. She reached out and put on her hood, and only leaned back on the chair after the halo disappeared.

'Alright, the people who haven't passed the moral test are gone. Now it's our time,' Schiller said as he stood up, taking a bottle of sherry from the liquor cabinet.

Strange arranged the transparent glasses and said to Lady Loki, 'The righteous gentlemen have left, now you can tell us the alternate version of the story.'

With most of her face hidden in the shadow of the hood, Lady Loki let out a slight sigh as she placed her hand on the armrest of the sofa. She said, 'To be honest, how did you guys manage it? How did these two find me first? If it weren't for them, I wouldn't have wasted so much time talking.'

'Don't complain. The place where you caused a disturbance was too close to Peter's home. He would definitely investigate. And as for Steve, wherever there's trouble, you'll find him—Captain America.'

Schiller poured drinks for everyone, and Lady Loki leaned forward and took out a box of cigars from under the coffee table. As she cut the cigar, she said, 'That foolish Thor, who only gains strength without gaining brains. If he were to return to Asgard just like that, the situation wouldn't change. What does a new divine position matter? Is Odin not powerful enough? But can he stop the people of Asgard from going down the path of destruction due to their love for war?'

'So, what did you do?'

'I persuaded Thor to stay on Sakaar Star and save the slaves there. Ironically, he thought I had turned over a new leaf and changed my ways, but in reality, I just wanted to keep him there. I have other things to do when I return...'

'I knew there was something strange about your story, how did you conveniently fall into the mines of Sakaar Star and end up in Hela's realm of death? You pinpointed the target, didn't you?' Schiller brought an ice bucket and added ice cubes to the drinks with a pair of tongs.

'Correct, but the part about Sakaar Star is also true. Venom didn't know what he was thinking and insisted on falling in love. Even if Sif will be the future queen, I shouldn't have gotten too close to her because she represents the power of the war-loving faction in Asgard.'

Lady Loki sighed as she leaned back on the sofa and said, 'After coming to Earth for so long, I have come to understand your society. I've realized that Asgard and Earth's societies are almost identical, but the difference is that since we are all soldiers, the entire Asgardian society is built upon a war chariot that cannot be stopped.'

'We are getting close to that too.' Strange took a sip of his drink and said, 'War is the best way to divert internal conflicts. While the vested interests enjoy their benefits, they don't consider whether it will lead the entire nation to destruction.'

Lady Loki snapped her fingers and said, 'Exactly. Asgard is the same. The wheels of our war have been turning for too long, and those who have enjoyed everything during the war are not willing to let it stop. Everything in our society serves conquest. If such a society can last, it would be a miracle...'

'The path of destruction has an end...' Schiller raised his glass and clinked it with Lady Loki's, saying, 'The endless increase in entropy will bring this universe to its end.'

'Exactly, that's why to change Asgard's fate, we must first stop this war chariot that has been running for too long.'

'But that's not so easy,' Strange frowned and said, 'If what you told us about Balder's part of the story is true, who dares to say that Hela launched the war of destruction without the push from those war-loving Asgardians?'

'Odin is well aware of this. Hela's betrayal and Balder's downfall are the price he paid to rein in the warhorse.'

'But he didn't succeed. The Asgardians still hope for a powerful new king who can lead them in continuing the warfare across the universe. That's why they felt such joy when they sensed Thor's immense power.' Schiller also sighed.

'Thor has already realized this, but you can't expect him to understand the intricacies between the powers of Asgard, especially since his relationship with Sif is still delicate. It's quite clear that Sif represents the group of people welcoming Thor's return.'

'I can tell that, objectively speaking, you don't hold much malice towards Sif. Why is that?' Strange asked Lady Loki.

'I dislike this woman, but in reality, the younger generation of Asgardians are also victims.'

'When we were born, All-Father's path of war was nearing its end. We were born in a time of peace, but the previous generation kidnapped us to bring about a new war. It wasn't our own will.'

"I often mock Sif and the Warriors Three, calling them fools. But sometimes, we have an understanding because we all know that Thor, them, and I are the ones standing on the same side. It's just that they can't break free for now."

Lady Loki picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The atmosphere in the room turned serious. Schiller smiled and said, "Your current appearance and voice make the storytelling much more appealing than before."

"Have you not noticed that it's because of my voice?"

"Indeed, there seems to be a strange aura emanating from you now. Even if I don't focus on listening to your stories, it still finds its way into my ears." Strange looked at Lady Loki, sounding somewhat puzzled. However, Lady Loki had no intention of revealing the mystery at this moment. She simply said, "I prefer telling stories in chronological order. How about you?"

"Very well, as you wish."

Lady Loki cleared her throat and continued, "If Thor and I were to return to Asgard just like that, the situation wouldn't change much."

"While I was on Sakaar Star, I thought a lot. I believe the key breakthrough lies in changing the structure of the universe and the demonic deities."

"I have to acknowledge that the system you've created strengthens the connection between the demonic deities. As various domains, spaces, and dimensions become more closely linked, the entire universe transforms from scattered sand into a cake that can be tasted. I believe Asgard's vitality lies in this."

"As I mentioned earlier, I sought out Hela, and Venom was indeed fascinated by the death aura emanating from her. So, I took advantage of the situation and intentionally caught her attention."

"Fortunately, Peter and Steve don't understand the nature of symbiotes and gods, or else your whole explanation would have been exposed."

Schiller shook his head and said, "Symbiotes cannot force gods to do anything with sheer power. Even if your race is not Asgardian gods, the principle remains the same."

"Especially since you also specialize in magic. Your willpower and divine power are sufficient to control this alien symbiote. If you don't want to, Venom will have a hard time achieving anything."

"Why did you have to provoke Hela?"

Strange looked at Lady Loki, somewhat puzzled, and asked, "She's not someone you should mess with. The Sorcerer Supreme told me that the ruler of the Underworld has a bad temper and many quirks, making it difficult to get along with her. Even the demonic deities around the dimensions of hell wouldn't want to provoke her."

"Because Hela is a very special existence. She used to be the princess of Asgard, and now she is a demonic deity. As I said before, I believe Asgard's vitality lies in the structure of the demonic deities, and she happens to embody both of these identities."

"Correct, if we're looking for a bridge between the two sides, I think Hela is indeed a good choice." Schiller touched his forehead with his hand.

"Perhaps when Hela initiated the war, it was a momentary impulse. After being subdued and imprisoned by Odin, she must have reflected on whether that war was necessary and what it represented..."

"Correct, we talked for a long time near Styx." Lady Loki's tone became somewhat self-deprecating. She said, "Like two stray dogs driven out of their homes, we somehow found resonance with each other. We have a decent understanding of each other..."

"Well, there was definitely some misunderstanding in between. I just felt that I found a kindred spirit, but Hela clearly wanted to take it further..."

"So, did you agree?" Strange eagerly asked Lady Loki.

"No, but Hela doesn't want to give up. I don't know why, but she seems to be highly interested in me. That part of the story I just told is true..."

"Hela's interest in me is a bit too intense. It got to the point where I had to change my gender. Who knows, she can also change her gender."

Lady Loki's voice was filled with helplessness, but Schiller said, "Let me guess, you were inspired by Thor's ascension to a new god. So, when you met someone willing to listen to your great plan, you couldn't help but pour out your wisdom..."

"Lady Loki, have you ever considered that you might be the type Hela likes?" Schiller asked with a mischievous smile.

"Now I know." Lady Loki replied irritably.

Strange, however, was a bit confused. He asked, "Why? How did you deduce that?"

"It's simple. Hela was once a respected princess of Asgard, and Asgard's bravest warriors were at her disposal, but she didn't find any of them attractive. So, it's obvious what type she likes, isn't it?"

"Well, that's not important. Besides, Hela can't just rush into Earth and kidnap me. As long as I stay here, I'm safe."

"Putting aside these emotional matters, what deal did you make with Hela?"

"I hope to further deepen the structure of the demonic deities in the universe. Therefore, I need an opportunity. After she learned about my goal, Hela told me Balder's story and informed me where I can find this former king's eldest son..."

"You've clearly omitted the crucial parts of the story." Strange pursed his lips and said.

"So, what are you planning to do?" Schiller asked.

Lady Loki shook her head slightly and said, "Don't you feel that someone is missing here?"

"You mean..."

Strange and Schiller exchanged glances, then simultaneously uttered the same name, "Nick Fury."

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