Odin's words left Arthur deep in thought.
In the end, the old man patted him on the shoulder and said, "Alright, don't think too much. Everything will be fine. You're tired, so go back to your room and rest well. Starting tomorrow, Frigga will teach you."
A great battle had taken place, and although it didn't feel like it lasted long, a lot had happened during it.
First, he encountered Loki and was deceived by him. Then, the Chitauri army arrived, creating a major mess. After meeting up with Steve and the others, he played hide and seek with Loki, only to be interrupted by the Chitauri leader.
Following that, Arthur had a rough time dealing with the mixed doubles of Loki and the Chitauri leader, and in frustration, he pounded the Chitauri leader fiercely...
Next, he met the young Spider-Man, and after that, he was holding The Orb and trying to see if it could close the device.
The energy fluctuations from the Tesseract caused The Orb to explode, leading to the infusion of two types of power into Arthur's body...
Finally, he embraced a nuclear bomb and rushed into space, only to be transported to Asgard... All these events had indeed made Arthur quite exhausted.
He still couldn't understand where he had found the courage to actually embrace a nuclear bomb and rush into space.
After all, it could have led to a one-way trip with no return!
He could only say that his self-destructive tendencies had grown stronger.
But most important was his current situation.
Although the Power Stone and the Space Stone's powers were entangled within him, they were temporarily controlled by the colorless energy but they were not without change. They were growing, slowly but steadily, each trying to push aside the colorless energy and dominate!
"Does my current situation resemble that of a sword master who has been infused with alien energy? Do I need to be locked in a dungeon to find a divine skill to resolve all this power, turn danger into safety, and become an unrivaled master?"
Arthur let his thoughts wander and then quickly gathered himself. After bidding farewell to Odin, he returned to his room.
"Hm, I've somehow managed to get my own room in Asgard."
Arthur lay on the bed, yawned, and closed his eyes...
He fell into a deep sleep, and when he woke up, he felt as if his stomach was completely empty.
Just as he was about to head out to find something to eat, there was a knock on his room door.
Arthur opened the door to find someone standing there whose name seemed quite opportunistic. He was momentarily stunned: "Sif?"
A goddess stood at the door, carrying a tray with fine wine and food.
Sif smiled and said, "The All-Father said you should be awake by now, so he asked me to bring you some food."
"A goddess coming to deliver food to me?"
Arthur accepted it, feeling both honored and surprised.
"It's nothing," Sif said. "You have a great personality, and that is something all the Asgardians admire. It's not just about when you helped Thor. This time, the crisis on Earth was also due to Loki. Your performance in this battle deserves even more praise. You are a great warrior!"
The goddess didn't seem to have any intention of leaving and followed Arthur into the room.
After placing the food on the table, Arthur looked at Sif and said, "Great? That word... might be an exaggeration when used on me."
"Why?"
Sif shook her head and said, "I believe you deserve such praise."
Arthur scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed, and casually ate the food.
Sif asked him about the events of the recent battle. Her understanding of the battle was not very deep, as not everyone was like Heimdall.
From Sif's perspective, she only knew a few snippets from Odin, the All-Father. Although she was a goddess, her curiosity burned brightly. Using the opportunity to deliver food, she satisfied her gossiping nature. After listening to Arthur's description, she left contentedly, probably to brag to her friends.
Before leaving, she said to Arthur, "No matter what the purpose, you are a hero!"
...
...
After eating, Arthur went back to sleep.
When he woke up, he opened his eyes to find a woman sitting at the head of the bed, smiling at him.
Arthur blinked and asked, "Queen?"
Was it a habit of Odin and his wife to sit at the head of the bed and watch people sleep? Odin had been especially excessive; even when there was no headboard to sit on, he managed to watch Arthur sleep for a full thirty years!
Frigga smiled slightly and said, "Get up. Once you've finished eating, we'll begin."
Frigga was indeed a doer; when she said it was time to start, Arthur had no choice but to comply.
Without waiting for Arthur to swallow the last bite of food, she had already grabbed his wrist, and in the next moment, they had disappeared from the room.
They appeared in a spacious room with only the cosmic stars above; nothing else was present.
Frigga stood in front of Arthur and gazed at him for a long while before speaking, "You have some understanding of the power of space, but it is still insufficient. However, today, I need to introduce you to the power of the Power Stone!"
As she spoke, the cosmic stars above began to shift and rotate, complementing Frigga's explanation.
She first explained the origins of the six Infinity Stones, and with the changing light and shadows above, it felt like an immersive experience.
The way the energy structures evolved gave Arthur a deeper understanding of the powers within him.
Frigga explained the Power Stone's power: "It represents the aspect of pure strength. Simply controlling the Power Stone allows you to control all the forces and energies you attempt to control. It also easily mimics various unique physical abilities! Most importantly... the changes occurring within you..."
"Making themselves grow stronger?" Arthur felt his body. "I sense that the two entangled forces within me are quietly growing, albeit slowly, yet steadily. Pure space energy alone cannot do this. Is it the enhancement provided by the Power Stone's energy?"
"You're very perceptive."
Frigga nodded. "Space, time, mind, reality... and soul! All the Infinity Stones represent power, so each gem amplifies the power it represents."
Arthur nodded and then suddenly asked, "Aren't you curious where I got this Power Stone from?"
They all knew he had been invaded by the Power Stone's energy but no one had ever asked about it.
Frigga looked at Arthur with a smile. "Child, your secret is not what we want to know. What we care about more is your future."
(End of Chapter)
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From that day on, Arthur began his training with Frigga.
She was an expert in magic, and most of Loki's magical skills were taught to him by her.
With her help, Arthur attempted to connect and tame the two energies within him using a different method than what Ancient One had taught him.
Of course, Ancient One hadn't really taught him much. He was simply encouraged to understand himself, to observe, and to learn how to use the powers within him.
The prerequisite was that these powers were already tamed.
For example, the calm space energy within Arthur.
From its several fluctuations, Arthur had learned to form skills such as space slashes and instant teleportation.
However, Frigga's teachings involved communication, connection, and ultimately taming and attempting to control the energy directly!
This method was more explosive and direct.
Similarly, it was more dangerous.
Arthur's first attempt led to a space energy explosion. If Frigga hadn't immediately controlled a restrictive force field, he would have been blasted away by the space energy within him.
Despite this, the attempt allowed Arthur to successfully master a portion of the space energy.
He integrated this obedient power into the original ball of space energy.
Although this was only the most basic mastery, similar to the initial space energy within him,
Arthur was still satisfied with this achievement and began his next attempt.
Throughout the process, Frigga's help was essential; otherwise, the dangers posed by the energy could not be handled alone by Arthur.
Moreover, Frigga only allowed Arthur to control the space energy.
For the Power Stone, Odin's assistance was necessary to prevent Arthur from collapsing on the spot.
Arthur was diligent. With Frigga's help, within less than two days, he had completely merged the space energy.
Under the cover of the colorless energy, only the Power Stone's energy remained.
At this point, Odin finally made his grand appearance.
"Child, I need you to release all your mental faculties!" Odin stood before Arthur, speaking seriously. "Trust me, let it all out!"
"Is this to help me control the Power Stone's energy?" Arthur asked.
"No!"
Odin shook his head. "This is to allow the Power Stone to completely transform your body!"
As his words ended, Odin suddenly extended a finger and touched Arthur's forehead. In the next moment, Arthur felt the colorless energy surrounding the Power Stone being pulled apart by a force. The purple energy of the Power Stone exploded, wildly spreading and crashing inside him!
At the same time, the colorless energy within him suddenly intensified, erupting with unprecedented strength!
The expression on Arthur's face changed drastically as a burning sensation spread throughout his body.
Odin's voice echoed in his ears: "Accept it, don't think about the pain, but feel it, accept it, embrace it, recognize it, and ultimately, transform yourself!"
Arthur released all his mental focus, exposing his body completely to the purple energy.
All the stars blinked, and the white light fused into the cells of Arthur's body.
The purple energy followed closely behind, with the two forces intertwining with each movement in Arthur's body!
What he didn't know was that, with this step, a visible layer of purple crystal was forming outside his body, growing larger and larger, eventually enveloping him in a purple crystal cocoon.
"It will take some time."
Odin gazed at Arthur's pained expression within the purple crystal and sighed.
"We've run many simulations. With the peculiar energy within him, he can fully assimilate the Power Stone's energy. The residual part will then enhance his physical structure, making him... even more perfect!"
Frigga said, "All we can do is trust him."
Odin exhaled softly. The energy required for the single touch on Arthur's forehead exceeded Odin's own expectations.
"Both the unique energy within him and the Power Stone's energy are not easy to handle."
He gave a wry smile and added, "Guiding and enhancing them has consumed a great deal of my mental energy."
"Shouldn't you rest?"
Frigga suggested, "I can keep watch here."
"No!"
Odin shook his head, "I need to personally oversee his safety."
He then looked at Frigga, "You should go. Thor and Loki will be returning soon."
…
…
Arthur felt as if he were in a mist.
This sensation was eerily familiar, as if he had been in a similar situation not long ago.
However, that had been a dream.
This time, it was vividly real, dreamlike yet not simple.
Standing amidst the mist, Arthur surprisingly found himself calm, unhurried, and not panicked. He neither moved forward nor backward.
He waved his hand, and the mist dispersed.
In the sky, a gigantic purple sun was roaringly approaching.
"The... sun!"
Arthur wasn't worried. Though the purple sun was immense and seemed capable of turning him to dust with a mere touch,
He remained calm, surprisingly so.
He extended a finger, feeling that with a mere thought, the purple sun would explode into nothingness.
Without hesitation, in the next moment, the world was bathed in purple light!
Meanwhile, a white light began to emanate from within his body.
The two lights intertwined and fused, with the white light eventually gaining the upper hand.
The world turned a warm white, and Arthur's mind gradually grew weary.
Suddenly, he opened his eyes. The purple crystal surrounding him had shattered like melting ice and was merging into his body.
Sweat covered his face as he collapsed to the ground, shaking his head, "This experience… was a bit rough."
"Perfect result is what matters."
Odin's voice came, and when Arthur looked up, he saw Odin sitting on the ground with the Gungnir in hand, grinning at him.
Arthur exhaled lightly and smiled back, "Yes, as long as the result is good. But I still don't know what effect this will have on me."
Mental energy flowed and immersed within him. Suddenly, his expression changed, "What's happening?"
The large stars within him, which had recently surpassed one hundred, had now increased by over fifty, nearing two hundred!
...
(End Of Chapter)
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