Chapitre 26: CHAPTER 26
"Hehe, He's really something. Many problems that the commanders have not solved have been quickly resolved by Rhodes. It seems that these heroic warriors have been trained by Rhodes. Alright, it's already starting to resemble a master of tigers and wolves," Odin remarked with a smile.
"Yes, Lord God King, these heroic warriors are enhanced by the divine power of the Hall of Valor, and their strength surpasses that of the average Asgardian army. If this continues, perhaps these heroic warriors will become our trump card in Asgard."
God King Odin wore a smile on his face, pleased to have such a formidable army under his command.
The heroic warriors diligently followed Rhodes' incredibly strict training regimen.
When these heroic warriors returned, panting and out of breath, Rhodes wore a gloomy expression.
This group of heroic warriors seemed anxious, aware that their performance this time was likely subpar.
Rhodes scolded angrily, "You move slower than snails. I don't even know what to do with you. You've wasted all your rest time."
"From now on, there won't be a minute of rest. Everyone will practice Protoss fighting skills."
In the past, these heroic warriors might have rebelled against such unreasonable orders. However, because this command came from Rhodes, who had gained the respect of their group, they had no choice but to comply, fearing severe punishment.
Rhodes watched from the sidelines. After a full day of grueling training, Asgard's sky had already darkened.
Among these heroic warriors, only a few could complete the tasks assigned by Rhodes.
Rhodes raised his hand and announced, "Alright, it's time to end today's training."
Exhausted and anxious, the heroic warriors' expressions shifted as they dreaded what challenge awaited them next.
However, Rhodes chose not to punish them this time. Instead, he said, "Do you finally realize your weaknesses? You can't even complete such a simple training task. What kind of warriors are you?"
"As I told you earlier, I won't punish you. I have no interest in punishing a bunch of underachievers. Now that your training is over, you can go eat, rest, or drink."
"But for those who haven't completed their training, Bell, you will assign them. Assign all those who haven't finished their tasks to various halls to help the god servants with cleaning and cooking."
"You'll only be allowed to eat and rest once you've finished those tasks. Let's begin now."
"Yes, Lord Rhodes," Bell acknowledged and promptly began assigning tasks to those heroic warriors who had fallen short.
Soon, each heroic warrior had their task. In Asgard's vast halls, the number of god servants far exceeded that of warriors. Cleaning up was quite an endeavor.
After a strenuous day of training, these heroic warriors were already famished. However, they couldn't eat yet; they had to wash and cook for the god servants who served them.
Though they carried arrogance within, these heroic warriors didn't dare to defy Rhodes' orders, and so they diligently completed their duties.
The god servants in the various halls were horrified when these heroic warriors entered their residences. Fear swept over everyone, but as they understood the purpose behind this unexpected visit, they collectively froze.
As the lowest-ranked beings in Asgard, they were accustomed to handling everything themselves, never letting others do their work, especially not noble warriors.
The heroic warriors, being the reincarnation of the Temple of Valor, held a higher status than ordinary non-elite Asgardian soldiers. They were flawless deities.
Having these divine beings wash and cook for themselves? The god servants couldn't even fathom such a notion in their entire lives.
However, the heroic warriors wasted no time in pleasantries. Ignoring the servants' pleas, they began washing their clothes without hesitation.
In Asgard, where many temples existed, numerous heroic warriors clad in golden armor took the soiled clothes of the god servants and began washing them in basins.
The god servants were astounded, having never witnessed such a sight before.
News of this peculiar event quickly reached the ears of God King Odin.
He and Heimdall found it amusing.
God King Odin chuckled, "Rhodes truly is something else. He devised this method to physically discipline those heroic warriors who couldn't complete their training tasks."
Heimdall concurred, "Indeed, these noble warriors are serving as servants to the god servants—the most humble position in all of Asgard. I'm sure the warriors of the Hall of Valor must be seething."
"Yes, but since they are willingly following Rhodes' orders without question, I believe they'll train even harder tomorrow. Washing and cooking for the god servants every day is the ultimate humiliation for them."
"Agreed. I think they'd rather endure intense training than wash and cook for the god servants again."
Rhodes returned to his room and continued his study.
Rhodes now possessed a steel-like body. Sleeplessness no longer affected him. His body transcended the limits of mortal needs, and he didn't require sleep for rest.
Rhodes tirelessly absorbed all the knowledge within this world.
The next day, Rhodes resumed his strict training regimen for the Valhalla warriors.
Following their humiliation the previous night while washing clothes and cooking for the god servants, many hadn't rested well and were still battling their fatigue.
However, adversity has a way of unlocking a person's potential. Just as intense training can push a human soldier to their limits, these heroic warriors, with their superior physical prowess, had even greater untapped potential.
Only under the harshest conditions could they grow stronger rapidly.
This time, Rhodes had brought along some books, basking in the sun to absorb its energy while strengthening himself.
[Strength +10000, Strength +10000, Strength +10000] continued to appear before Rhodes, and he felt the sun's energy continuously reinvigorating him. His strength increased at a rapid pace, occasionally surging dramatically like a screen refresh.
One could hardly fathom Rhodes' potential if he continued this exposure.
Regardless of appearances, Rhodes' strength would only keep growing.
Time passed as Rhodes spent his days basking in the sun and reading books.
Unbeknownst to almost everyone except Rhodes himself, his cultivation was skyrocketing.
Even God King Odin remained unaware of how rapidly Rhodes was catching up to him.
New recruits had joined the Hall of Valor, boasting about their strength. However, Bell took it upon himself to put these arrogant newcomers in their place. Rhodes turned a blind eye to their rough treatment, tacitly approving.
Bell and the others understood Rhodes' intentions, and these new heroic warriors, once rebellious, became playthings for the veterans in the Hall of Valor.
After experiencing their predecessors' "care," these newcomers obediently followed Rhodes' commands.
Time flew by, and ten days and a half-month had passed in the blink of an eye.
The number of heroic warriors assigned to wash and cook for the god servants due to incomplete training had dwindled from thousands to just one or two hundred, all of them being newcomers among the heroic warriors.
More and more heroes could now enjoy the fruits of their training.
Rhodes observed the growth of these heroic warriors, silently nodding in approval.
Yet, deep down, Rhodes began to feel conflicted.
These Valhalla warriors existed to counteract Ragnarok, an event caused by Hela.
Choosing between Asgard and Hela, Rhodes was naturally inclined towards Hela.
However, training these mighty heroic warriors would pose a formidable challenge for Hela.
With this realization, Rhodes began to grapple with a growing sense of unease.
But he had no choice other than to take it one step at a time.
Hela was still away on her expedition, dealing with Asgard's formidable foes.
Though Asgard had captured Laufey, leader of the Frost Giants, the world of the frost giants remained in turmoil, with sporadic attacks on the Nine Realms. The loss of their leader did little to quell their aggression.
Simultaneously, under Surtur's leadership, the Flame Giants grew increasingly restless, burning entire cities to the ground.
The burning cities turned into scorched earth, and this battle proved even tougher than the last. Hela and her forces sustained significant damage, and she had even returned to Asgard to recuperate from severe injuries.
Despite their ancient rivalry, when faced with a common enemy – Asgard – the Frost Giants and Flame Giants formed an unprecedented alliance, pooling their armies against the Asgardians.
This created a headache for Hela, who had been constantly on the battlefield.
For either the Frost Giants or the Flame Giants, this war seemed never-ending.
Rhodes received news of Hela's injuries during a battle and her subsequent return for recovery.
He decided to visit her at the Princess Mansion.
Rhodes entered, seeing Hela weakly leaning on a table, with battle scars on her face and body.
It was worth noting that Asgard possessed advanced technology, including recuperation chambers capable of fully restoring gravely wounded and disabled soldiers, as long as there was breath left in them. This technology was actively utilized as the recuperation chambers were already fully occupied, and Asgard's craftsmen worked tirelessly to construct more.
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