[Starting as a Class 5 Mutant] Chapter 353/354/355 (Patreon)

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"This must be a dream!"
"The coliseum… it's flying?"
"Gods above…"

The people in the coliseum were frozen in disbelief, their faces pale with shock.

A structure this massive… actually floating?

As the crimson glow enveloped the arena, all eyes instinctively turned to the white-clad figure hovering in its midst.

He's responsible for all this?

On the Ship

Valkyrie slowly set down her bottle of alcohol, her gaze fixed on the levitating coliseum.

"What kind of power is this?" she muttered, her voice trembling.
"This has to be a joke… this Asgardian prince…"

In the Arena

Ares was utterly dumbfounded.

So, the earlier display of strength wasn't even Syd's full power?

The current scene shattered his understanding of what was possible.

Audience Section

The Grandmaster's mind went blank as he stared at the spectacle.

Suddenly, clarity struck him—he finally understood why Loki had reacted so fearfully, desperate to flee upon Syd's arrival.

Who wouldn't be terrified by this power?

If he were given the chance, the Grandmaster would have fled as well.

He turned to look for Loki, only to find his seat empty. Loki had vanished.

The Grandmaster's eyes widened in frustration.
"That coward! He didn't even tell me he was leaving!"

As panic spread throughout the audience, the coliseum continued to ascend rapidly.

Ten meters…
A hundred meters…
Five hundred meters…

The howling wind snapped the crowd out of their daze.

"What is he planning?"
"No way…"
"Don't tell me—"

Realizing what was about to happen, terror spread like wildfire.

And then, as if to confirm their fears, the coliseum stopped rising—only to suddenly plummet downward.

Screams erupted.

"Help!"
"Save us!"

Even the Grandmaster, usually composed, was visibly panicked.

On the ground below, Thor felt a sudden loss of weight as the arena dropped. His heart raced in alarm.

Before he could react, a crimson glow enveloped him, pulling him free from the descent.

Recognizing the red energy, Thor let out a relieved sigh.
"It's my brother…"

Though he knew he wouldn't die from the fall, the prospect was terrifying nonetheless.

But his relief didn't last long. Looking downward, he saw the rapidly descending coliseum.

With a deafening roar, the coliseum smashed into the ground.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The impact shattered the massive structure into countless pieces, dust and debris filling the air.

Even from his vantage point above, Thor could hear the screams of those caught in the destruction.

Beyond the coliseum, the shockwave rippled through the city, shaking buildings and leaving its inhabitants trembling with fear.

Those who witnessed the fall were paralyzed, their legs weak and their spirits crushed.

"What happened over there?"
"Who caused this?"

Above the Arena

"Brother…" Thor muttered, still in shock.

Syd glanced at him but didn't bother correcting the title.

Understanding Thor's unspoken question, Syd said coolly, "The stone man, Korg, is fine. As for the others, I don't know."

Thor blinked, his tension easing slightly, though he remained silent.

With a brother this powerful, it's best not to provoke him, Thor thought, shuddering at the potential consequences.

The damage so far, while significant, was manageable. Thor had no doubt that if Syd were truly angered, the entire planet of Sakaar could face destruction.

The deaths of the Grandmaster and his cronies, Thor reasoned, weren't much of a loss.

Remembering Hela, Thor suddenly grew animated. "Brother, I need your help! You've heard of Hela, right? She—"

Before he could explain further, Syd interrupted.
"Hela? I know all about her. No need to elaborate."

Thor was stunned.

Neither he nor Loki knew much about Hela, yet Syd seemed well-informed.

A flurry of thoughts raced through Thor's mind before he froze, realizing something critical.

If Hela hadn't come after him yet, she must have gone to Asgard.

"Father… Mother…" Thor's face turned pale.

Hela's immense power worried him. Would his parents be safe?

"Brother, we have to go to Asgard now!" he urged.

Syd didn't object.
He had planned to visit Asgard anyway to acquire the Infinity Gauntlet. Helping Thor was merely a side task.

"Grab onto me. I'll take you to Asgard."

Thor, both confused and enlightened, held onto Syd's arm.

Syd retrieved the Space Stone, holding it in his right hand, ready to activate its power.

But just as he was about to use it, something caught his attention.

Turning, he saw a ship approaching. Valkyrie stepped out.

"You!" Thor's voice was filled with frustration.

Ignoring him, Valkyrie fixed her stunned gaze on Syd. After regaining some composure, she turned to Thor with a wry smile.

"Good evening, Your Highness."

Thor narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "What do you want?"

"I want to go to Asgard with you," she replied bluntly.

Thor blinked in disbelief. "You want to go to Asgard?"

Valkyrie hesitated before continuing. "I didn't want to get involved in your family drama… but…"

Seeing Thor's confusion, she explained further.

"Your sister, Hela, draws her power from Asgard. Like you, her strength once exceeded even Odin's control. When she tried to seize the throne, she slaughtered everyone in the palace."

Thor froze.

The implication was clear. Hela had failed, likely due to Odin's intervention.

Valkyrie's next words confirmed his thoughts.

"She tried to escape exile. Your father sent the Valkyrie to fight her. I was among them, but…"

Her voice grew heavy, her expression clouded with grief.
"…Everyone else died. I was the only one who survived."

(End of Chapter)

"I only survived because…"

Valkyrie paused, the memory of her comrade's sacrifice flashing in her mind. She decided against continuing that thought and instead changed the subject.

"Back then, I had unwavering faith in the throne. But that battle… it took everything from me."

"This was all Asgard's fault."

After recounting her story, Valkyrie continued, "I didn't want to face her again, and I didn't believe you had any hope of defeating her. But now…"

She glanced at Syd, her lingering terror evident in her expression.

"Now, I believe you can win!"

"I want to see her fall with my own eyes!"

Her voice carried a venomous hatred.

Syd remained indifferent, uninterested in her story. He turned to Thor, waiting for his decision.

Thor furrowed his brow.

He wasn't thrilled about bringing Valkyrie to Asgard, especially given how she had treated him earlier. However, considering Hela's overwhelming power, he wasn't confident in defeating her, even with Syd's help. Another ally might increase their chances.

After glancing at Syd, Thor reluctantly said, "Fine, she can come with us."

Syd nodded.

Valkyrie stepped closer, grabbing Thor's arm while casting a curious glance at Syd.

Without offering an explanation, Syd activated the Space Stone.

In a flash of blue light, the trio vanished and reappeared in a stunningly beautiful realm—Asgard.

Surveying the surroundings, Syd took in the picturesque scenery of the golden city.

If his memory served him correctly, Asgard was more than just a realm; it was an entire flat-shaped planet, its energy sustained by the crystalline core beneath it.

The sunlight warmed him as it was absorbed and converted into light energy, but he paid it little mind.

Soon after stepping onto Asgardian soil, he felt something different.

A peculiar energy seemed to converge upon him, causing his aura to intensify.

Nearby, Thor and Valkyrie, still adjusting to the spatial teleportation, were startled by the sudden surge of Syd's presence. The overwhelming aura made it hard to breathe.

"What is this?" Valkyrie murmured, stunned.

"Brother?" Thor asked, equally shocked.

They quickly put the pieces together.

"If I'm not mistaken, his power is being amplified by Asgard—just like Hela," Valkyrie speculated. "The longer he stays here, the stronger he becomes."

Thor nodded, his suspicion confirmed.

"White Knight must truly be my brother! Otherwise, how could Asgard amplify his power?"

Thor's conviction only grew stronger.

While the two discussed, Syd was lost in thought, sensing his strength gradually increase as time passed.

The amplification was subtle but consistent.

He shook his head, unimpressed.

The increase was so minimal it was almost laughable. For someone like Hela, it was a significant advantage. But for him, this slow-paced enhancement was insignificant.

With his growth rate, he could surpass this incremental boost in mere days or weeks.

Still, curiosity piqued him.

"Where does this power come from?" Syd mused. "The World Tree? Asgard itself? Or perhaps the people of Asgard?"

Each possibility intrigued him, but he had no immediate answer.

Elsewhere in Asgard, Hela sat in a secluded area, her appearance slightly disheveled.

"That cursed old man!" she hissed through gritted teeth.

After shaking off Thor and Loki, she had only just arrived in Asgard and begun regaining her strength when Odin ambushed her.

Despite his weakened state, Odin's power was still terrifying.

The Eternal Spear's energy blast had sent her flying through a wall, leaving her injured.

Were it not for Asgard amplifying her regenerative abilities, she might not have survived.

Although frustrated, Hela remained confident.

Recently, she had sensed Odin's aura weaken significantly.

"Is he… dying?"

Her lips curled into a sinister smile.

Her strength continued to grow as she lingered in Asgard, pushing closer to her peak.

Just as she contemplated delivering the final blow to Odin, her communicator buzzed.

Thanos?

Frowning, Hela answered.

"What is it?"

The raspy voice of Ebony Maw greeted her. "Lady Hela, Lord Thanos wishes to know if you require assistance."

"I don't need help," Hela replied coldly.

"But I've heard you were injured by the All-Father," Ebony Maw pressed.

Hela's face darkened.

"The All-Father is a formidable opponent," Maw continued. "Lord Thanos has a suggestion."

"What suggestion?" Hela asked, intrigued despite herself.

"Surely you've heard of Surtur, the fire giant?"

Hela's eyes narrowed.

"Lord Thanos has located the site of Surtur's imprisonment. With the Eternal Flame, you can merge it with Surtur, unleashing the Destroyer of Asgard."

"The All-Father, weakened as he is, would have no choice but to face this crisis head-on."

Hela considered his words, weighing the risk.

While releasing Surtur might obliterate Asgard, potentially ruining her plans, the strategy also presented an opportunity.

If Odin and Surtur destroyed each other, she could seize her moment.

"None of them will stop me now—not even you, Odin," Hela declared, her smile widening as the seeds of her plan took root.

(End of Chapter)

After listening to Ebony Maw's suggestion through the communicator—using the fire giant Surtur to defeat Odin—Hela found the idea intriguing and immediately set her plan in motion.

She was well-acquainted with the location of Odin's Vault and equally skilled at infiltrating it.

After some effort, she made her way inside.

As Hela's gaze fell upon the treasures within the vault, she started assessing them one by one.

Ignoring the collection of useless artifacts, her eyes were first drawn to a glowing blue chest.

The Casket of Ancient Winters, a Frost Giant relic capable of unleashing ice, snowstorms, and blizzards. Given enough time, it could create a storm powerful enough to devastate an entire planet.

However, for Hela, it was of little use. A weapon of such wide-ranging destruction was effective for a planet like Midgard but would be far less impactful against Odin.

Next, her attention shifted to a massive golden gauntlet studded with multicolored gems.

Unfortunately, it was fake.

"Most of the items here are either fake or useless..." Hela remarked disdainfully as she casually knocked over the gauntlet on her way past.

Continuing through the vault, she scrutinized the various treasures, her gaze finally falling upon an intriguing item.

The Life Card.

A relic from the long-lost civilization of Atlantis on Midgard, it bore the formula for biological evolution. By following its equations, any user could evolve into the highest form of life, gaining unparalleled intelligence and strength.

Then there was the Orb of Agamotto.

An artifact passed down through the Supreme Sorcerers of Midgard, it allowed its wielder to foresee cosmic dangers and magical sources. How it ended up in Odin's vault was a mystery known only to Odin himself.

Other treasures, such as the Eye of the Warlock, another weapon of the Supreme Sorcerers, filled the vault.

Passing these relics, Hela finally found what she was looking for.

In a bowl sat a fiercely burning orange flame.

"So, this is the Eternal Flame?"

"It seems ordinary, like any other fire," Ebony Maw's holographic projection commented with a trace of skepticism.

Hela chuckled and explained, "It's far from ordinary. The Eternal Flame is something Odin took from Surtur. It is the core of his power."

"Because Surtur, empowered by the Eternal Flame, became too formidable, Odin resorted to stealing it."

Mocking Odin's actions, Hela added, "This flame never extinguishes. It's anything but simple."

"The Eternal Flame!" Hela exclaimed with awe as she extended her left hand, scooping a portion of the flame from the bowl.

Under Ebony Maw's confused gaze, Hela walked to the center of the vault, conjured a weapon in her right hand, and began smashing the floor.

"What are you doing?" Ebony Maw asked, baffled.

"You'll see soon enough," Hela replied with a smirk. "I'll show you the true power of the Eternal Flame."

Moments later, Hela leapt through the hole she had created in the floor.

As she descended, Ebony Maw was astonished. Odin's Vault had a hidden basement?

And within it lay something even more startling…

Surrounded by the skeletal remains of armored warriors, Ebony Maw couldn't help but feel uneasy. He had no idea what Hela was up to.

Wielding the Eternal Flame in her left hand, Hela walked through the sea of bones. Soon, she reached the centerpiece of the chamber—a massive, withered wolf carcass.

"Fenris, my dear... what have they done to you?!"

Though she had anticipated this, the sight still angered her.

Raising the Eternal Flame high, Hela declared, "The Eternal Flame shall grant you rebirth!"

She slammed the flame into the ground.

With a boom, a ghostly green light surged outward, enveloping the entire hall of bones.

Under Ebony Maw's amazed gaze, the skeletal remains began to glow green and stir. Soon, one by one, they stood upright.

At the center of the resurrected army, Hela declared solemnly, "I missed you all—every one of you!"

After a brief reunion, Hela shared her plan with them. She ordered them to withdraw from the vault and leapt back to the main floor.

Standing near the Eternal Flame's bowl, she lifted it effortlessly.

"Where is Surtur's skull?" Hela asked, frowning.

Ebony Maw, prepared in advance, projected a map of Asgard through the communicator.

A blue dot marked Hela's location, while a red dot flashed elsewhere.

"The blue dot is your position, and the red dot marks the location of Surtur's skull," Ebony Maw explained.

Without hesitation, Hela moved toward the indicated spot.

"Ah, Odin's seal…"

Surveying the area, Hela confidently remarked, "We've found the right place."

She was familiar with Odin's methods and knew she needed to act swiftly to break the seal before he could react.

Weapons appeared in both her hands, and she began attacking the seal.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Under the relentless assault, the seal soon shattered.

Meanwhile, Odin sensed the disturbance immediately. A flash of surprise crossed his face as he realized who was responsible.

"Hela!"

Back at the scene, Hela picked up Surtur's discarded skull and crown and tossed them into the Eternal Flame.

Watching the skull transform within the flame, Hela smiled.

Curious, Ebony Maw asked, "So, this is Surtur's skull?"

"It's both his skull and his crown," Hela explained with a smile. "It's where the fire giant rests. As long as it remains intact, Surtur will never truly die."

"Not even Odin can destroy this."

Hela knew that as long as Surtur existed, he would one day bring about the destruction of Asgard.

This was Ragnarok—an inevitable destiny!

Within the bowl, the transformation grew increasingly evident.

The Eternal Flame burned brighter than ever.

With its power, Surtur would be reborn at last!

(End of Chapter)

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