Chapter 299: Chapter 298
Chen Ye planned to have a talk with old Odin to see if he was willing to release his eldest daughter...
"Thor!"
Chen Ye approached Thor and asked, "Can I meet your father?"
Thor was initially taken aback but then shook his head, saying, "I'm afraid that's not possible, Ronan. My father has recently entered into a deep sleep."
"Deep sleep?"
"Yes, it's a form of self-recovery for us Asgardians. My father's health hasn't been very good lately..."
Upon hearing this, Chen Ye suddenly remembered that it wouldn't be long before Odin passed away.
Once he died, Hela, whom he had sealed away, would be able to break free on her own!
Then, once free, Hela would attempt to reclaim everything that belonged to her, unleashing chaos upon Asgard...
This is essentially the premise of "Thor: Ragnarok."
"Thor, how long will your father remain asleep?"
Thor shook his head, replying, "It's hard to say. It could be a few months or even several years. For us Asgardians, who have a long lifespan, a few years is not a significant amount of time."
Hearing this, Chen Ye frowned slightly.
He wanted to ask if a person in a deep sleep could be awakened, but that might come off as too intrusive...
"Alright, Thor. Thanks for your help."
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After parting with Thor, Chen Ye contemplated his options and then decided to visit Kamar-Taj once more to meet with the Sorcerer Supreme, the Ancient One.
Inside a room decorated in a classic style, Chen Ye and the Ancient One sat across from each other, drinking tea.
"Ronan, you seem to be facing some trouble," the Ancient One said, her face always adorned with a gentle smile, looking very approachable.
"Yes, Master..."
Chen Ye then explained his intentions to the Ancient One.
"Master, I want to recruit Asgard's eldest princess, Hela. Now that Odin has fallen into a deep sleep, I wonder if you have any suggestions?"
The Ancient One already knew what Chen Ye intended to do, understanding that it was driven by the existence behind Chen Ye, an unspeakable force guiding his actions.
She seemed to have glimpsed a future and did not interfere, even proactively assisting Chen Ye.
"Ronan, I wouldn't advise you to pursue the eldest princess of Asgard. Hela is a test left by the All-Father for Thor. It is meant to help the prince grow. A stronger Thor would be beneficial for Earth. When you are not around, the Nine Realms need a formidable guardian."
Chen Ye was momentarily taken aback.
Then he quickly recalled the comics he had read back on Earth.
In the comics, "Ragnarok" was indeed orchestrated by Odin for complex reasons, the primary one being the growth of his son, Thor. For Odin, Thor's development was far more important than preserving Asgard.
Compared to Thor's growth, the destruction of a palace was trivial!
Therefore, it wouldn't be wise to mess with Hela.
The power of the contract provided by the system was potent. Once someone pledged loyalty to Chen Ye, it would suppress their ambitions and desires.
If Hela were released and had no desire to rule Asgard, what would become of Ragnarok?
Chen Ye then thought of another issue and frowned, saying, "But the Fire Giant, Surtur, is currently under my control. He follows my orders and will never leave his lair without my command..."
The Ancient One smiled slightly. "Leave it to Thor."
Chen Ye understood.
Even without the Fire Giant, Surtur, Ragnarok would still occur.
It was a trial that Thor had to face!
"Ronan, how many more subordinates do you need?" the Ancient One suddenly asked.
Chen Ye answered honestly, "Just one more."
The Ancient One closed her eyes, appearing to calculate the future.
After a long pause, she opened her eyes, looking intently at Chen Ye.
"Ronan, let me be your final subordinate."
Hearing this, Chen Ye was shocked.
"This... Master Ancient One, isn't that inappropriate?"
He never expected the Ancient One to make such an offer.
The thought of making the Ancient One his subordinate had only crossed Chen Ye's mind briefly at the beginning.
After a few encounters, Chen Ye realized that the Ancient One was truly a wise and venerable figure!
She was broad-minded, kind, and a person easy to respect.
"Ronan, I have already seen a future where you do not cause too much harm to this world," the Ancient One said with a gentle smile. "And besides, you are running out of time, aren't you?"
"Ronan, don't feel burdened. This will likely be the last time we meet."
Hearing this, Chen Ye felt a pang in his heart, a discomfort.
When he watched the movie in the past, he had felt uneasy about the Ancient One's death.
Now, hearing the Ancient One admit she was going to die, Chen Ye felt even worse.
"Master Ancient One, is there no way to change this fate?"
"This is my destiny," the Ancient One replied, still wearing a gentle expression.
Chen Ye sighed inwardly, looking deeply at the Ancient One, and solemnly said, "Thank you, Master, for your help and guidance."
Then, under Chen Ye's direction, the Ancient One swore her oath.
As the Ancient One finished the last word of her vow, the contract was immediately fulfilled, and an invisible force seemed to enshroud her.
"Hmm? How fascinating!" the Ancient One murmured in awe.
She could feel that if Chen Ye gave her an order, she would be unable to resist.
The force of the contract was overwhelmingly powerful, surpassing time and dimensions—it was as if it were a law of causality...
"You have recruited a new subordinate. Current mission progress: 10/10!"
"Congratulations, you have completed the mission!"
"Please note, you can choose to leave immediately or continue to stay in this world. The maximum stay cannot exceed 24 hours."
Hearing the system's prompt, Chen Ye showed no outward reaction.
He immediately asked with concern, "Master, how are you feeling? Are you alright?"
"I'm fine!" the Ancient One smiled and then asked, "Ronan, should I call you 'Master' now?"
"No, Master, just call me Ronan," Chen Ye replied.
The Ancient One nodded, then sighed, "Ronan, the entity behind you transcends the dimensions I understand. Its greatness is beyond words!"
Chen Ye nodded in agreement.
To be able to turn the films he watched in his previous life into real worlds, the Reincarnation Space possessed unimaginable power, indeed extraordinarily mighty.
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