We Have Gods Among Us

Buzz—!

A golden beam of light erupted from the Eternal Spear, instantly enveloping Azu's entire body.

"As long as Midgard exists, as long as human civilization there continues to thrive, your power will be inexhaustible and everlasting."

Odin's voice was full of majesty.

"You are the guardian of Midgard, and now you are a god recognized by Asgard."

At the same time, a system notification sounded in Azu's mind!

The crisp system notification sound was like heavenly music.

"System notification: High-dimensional cosmic divine power infusion detected!"

"Congratulations, host! You have obtained an epic buff—God of the Mortal Realm (Asgard Certified Version)!"

"BUFF Effect 1: You establish a connection with the origin of Earth. Within the Earth's sphere, your vitality will receive an epic boost, your base life regeneration speed will increase by 1000%, and you will be extremely difficult to kill completely. As long as human civilization on Earth continues, you will be reborn over a long period of time after death."

"BUFF Effect 2: Popularity conversion rate increased by 20%!"

"Holy crap..."

Ah Zu lowered his head, looking at his hands that were gleaming faintly, and his heart was filled with turbulent emotions.

That old man... he's really giving out some good stuff!

Binding to Earth's civilization? Does that mean that as long as I don't do something stupid and blow up Earth, Earth will be my resurrection point?

The light dissipated.

Ah Zu slowly straightened up, facing the cheering crowd that roared like a tsunami.

"God among men! God among men! God among men!"

That fervor was purer and more intense than anything on Earth.

Ah Zu raised his hand and gently pressed down.

The square gradually quieted down.

He didn't use magic to amplify his voice, but his voice now naturally carried a divine penetrating power.

"Thanks."

He looked around, his gaze sweeping across the faces of every soldier.

"His Majesty Odin said I am a god."

He shook his head and pointed to the Asgardian veteran in the audience, whose body was covered in wounds but who still stood ramrod straight.

"You shielded three children from the falling enemy with your body when the naval guns came at you. You are a god."

He pointed to the young mother who was still wiping away her tears.

"You did not flinch when facing the dark elves' guns, and you still protected your children. You are a god."

He spread his arms wide, and the cloak behind him shimmered in the sunlight.

"This honor, this title, does not belong to me alone."

"It belongs to every soul who chooses to stand up and face the abyss when darkness falls!"

"It is your courage that has forged the glory of Asgard!"

"you--"

Ah Zu took a deep breath and shouted out that line that never failed him:

"—That is the true god!!"

Whoosh—!!!

At this moment, Asgard's emotions were completely ignited.

"Whoosh!!"

Thousands of warriors roared in unison, their spears forming a forest.

"For the Fatherland!!"

"For Asgard!!"

The common people were moved to tears. Even Odin, sitting on his throne, had a hint of admiration in his single eye.

"This kid..." Thor grinned from the side, clapping his hands loudly, "That's fucking good! I want to kneel down before him."

Frigga watched this scene with a smile and whispered to Odin, "You see, I told you, he's a good boy."

Odin snorted, offering no rebuttal, but instead tightened his grip on Gungnir.

"Ding! Asgard Popularity Points gained +35222!"

"Ding! Asgard Popularity Points gained +41212!"

"Ding! Asgard Popularity Points gained +38127!"

"Ding! Harvest..."

"Current popularity score for Asgard: 5652012!"

"Ding! Asgard's popularity level has increased: Now a household name!"

"Ding! Ability Enhancement: Steel Body (Eternal Level), Super Strength (5000 tons), Thermal Vision (18000℃), Super Speed ​​(Mach 255)..."

The investiture ceremony ended amidst the public's jubilation.

……

However, after the climax subsided, a gloomy atmosphere enveloped the Asgardian's war room.

On the massive holographic sandbox, Asgard's defense system displayed its inadequacy.

"The situation is terrible, Your Majesty."

Vandal, one of the three great warriors of Asgard, reported with a solemn expression, his voice filled with undisguised unease.

"The cursed warriors have destroyed Asgard's energy core, and the defensive barrier generator is now disabled. Our cannons can't detect them, and even Heimdall can't see them..."

"Your Majesty...we have no defensible terrain left..."

The conference room was deathly silent.

Everyone understands what this means.

Asgard is now like a giant stripped of its armor, exposed naked to the blades of the dark elves.

If Malekith were to return, he could drive straight in and bring his ship right to Odin's bedroom door.

"We must take the initiative."

Saul slammed his hand on the table, breaking the silence.

"Malekis came for the Aether, and he will not stop as long as the Aether exists."

"So what do you intend to do, Thor?" Odin sat in the head seat, his voice low and suppressed, barely containing his anger.

"I'll take Jane with me."

Thor pointed to a dark area on the sand table.

"I'm going to the dark world, Wat Alheim. That's their lair, and a place Malekith will definitely go."

"I'll take Jane with me, and take the Aether away from Asgard."

A mad glint flashed in Thor's eyes.

"Malikis will appear to extract the Aether. The moment he pulls the Aether from Jane's body... that's when it's at its most vulnerable."

"I'll take this opportunity to destroy the Aether particles! Then I'll kill that dark elf bastard!"

"absurd!!"

Odin's beard and hair stood on end, his single eye was wide open, and his roar shook the hall.

"If you fail, Malekith will obtain the weapon to destroy everything! Then, not only Asgard, but the entire Nine Realms will be plunged into eternal darkness!"

"So we're just going to stand here and wait to die?!" Thor refused to budge, displaying the stubbornness of the God of Thunder. "Wait for him to blow our home to rubble? Wait for him to come and kill Mother again?!"

"We will fight!" Odin roared. "We will fight to the last drop of blood here, on the land of Asgard!"

"That was a pointless sacrifice!!"

"That's glory!!!"

The father and son stared at each other like two fighting bulls, the air thick with tension.

Ah Zu stood in the corner, observing coldly.

This old man... he wasn't just stubborn, he was afraid.

Thousands of years ago, his father, Bohr, paid a terrible price to seal away the dark elves. Now he is old, and the shadow of Ragnarok still looms over him; he dares not gamble.

Just then, a gentle hand rested on Odin's trembling shoulder.

"Calm down, my king."

Frigga came over. Her voice was like a clear spring, extinguishing Odin's anger.

"Anger will cloud your wisdom."

"Sol's plan is risky, but not without a chance of success," Frigga said, looking at Azu. "Besides, we're not putting all our eggs in one basket."

Frigga turned her head and looked at Azu, who was leaning against a pillar watching the show.

"We have...gods among men."