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Chapter 59 The Sorcerer Supreme Order: Loki? (Happy National Day Chapter)

"Loki, Kamar-Taj, interested?"

The bard's form changed, and in a short while, he transformed back into Bertrand Russell.

Loki raised an eyebrow. He knew something was off about the bard when he noticed him glancing at him intentionally or unintentionally several times earlier.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be Russell in disguise.

Thinking about how the bard had just boasted about Russell, Loki's lips twitched involuntarily.

"Alright, Master Russell. Let's find a place to talk."

Indeed, the one dressed as a bard, boasting about Bertrand Russell's heroic deeds in Jotunheim, was none other than Bertrand Russell himself.

Previously, he had frivolously steered the conversation toward Kamar-Taj, Agamotto, the Triune Vishanti, and the origins of white magic.

This was all to set the stage for this moment.

After accidentally overhearing Loki's inner thoughts—that he wanted to win her over and support her as Queen of Asgard—Russo also set his sights on Loki.

The more Supreme Dharma Masters, the better.

After waiting for one, two... two days, Loki still hadn't made any move.

Russell decided to take the initiative.

Thus, the two met by chance today.

Upon arriving at Loki's palace, Russell observed the surroundings.

Like other Asgardian buildings, the palace's exterior features soaring spires that pierce the clouds.

The palace was empty and cold inside, with rows of huge stone pillars silently supporting the heavy roof.

As an orphan, Russell knew what the palace lacked—humanity.

Upon entering the living room, Russell followed Loki's directions and found a step to sit on, slowly asking, "Is this your 'house' in Asgard?"

Russell emphasized the word "house," implying something specific.

"Are you here to mock me?" Loki retorted.

Russell shook his head: "I didn't think that way. It's just that this palace gives me the same feeling as my old house on Earth. It lacks a human touch."

Loki raised an eyebrow, surprised, and asked, "Master Russell, are you not popular on Earth either?"

Russell shook his head again: "No, I have a teacher, a girlfriend, friends, and junior classmates now."

"Where are your loved ones?" Loki asked.

Although he didn't understand why Russell wanted to see him, he didn't mind talking to Russell.

Or rather, no mage would refuse to have a chat with a mysterious and powerful mage.

Russell smiled and said, "I'm an orphan."

Loki wondered why a powerful sorcerer like Russell could easily trace his origins.

Is there something else going on?

Stopping dwelling on the issue, Loki smiled wryly and said, "I'm the complete opposite of you, Russell. In Asgard, I only have family, no friends."

However, I am not their biological child.

For a moment, Loki felt only loneliness and listlessness, losing all desire to communicate.

Loki cut to the chase, no more pleasantries: "Russell, what brings you here?"

Russell sighed inwardly. He had originally wanted to try and persuade Loki to go to Kamar-Taj with his words, but he had messed it up after only a few words.

Lower the expected goals and shift from directly trying to undermine Asgard to first building closer relationships.

Skipping the step of building relationships, Russell directly extended an invitation:

"Loki, would you be interested in spending some time in Kamar-Taj? The sorcerers there are all kind people, and they speak very pleasantly. I think you'll like it there."

"Go to Kamar-Taj?" Loki's eyes lit up; he was somewhat tempted.

Loki noticed Odin's high regard for Russell and the Ancient One.

Being on good terms with Russell and the Ancient One can help Asgard gather allies and stabilize the safety and peace of the Nine Realms.

Compared to Thor's reckless attack on Jotunheim, which nearly sparked a war, he was more like a king.

In addition, Loki hadn't forgotten what Odin had said to Thor.

As a king, you must have power!

Although unwilling to admit it, Loki knew that he could not surpass Thor in terms of strength, speed, and physique.

As for magic, the magic taught to him by his mother Frigga made him the greatest mage in the Nine Realms.

However, this "Nine Realms First" clearly does not include Russell and the Ancient One of Kamar-Taj.

At that moment, a passage from Russell's bard echoed in Loki's mind.

"The ancient god Agamotto, the triune Vishanti, the origin of white magic."

Each of these three words symbolizes power.

A thought flashed through his mind, and Loki nodded: "Okay."

Russell smiled slightly: "It's a deal."

Once Loki is lured to Kamar-Taj, he has plenty of ways to guide him into becoming a qualified, responsible, and dependable member of the Sorcerer Supreme.

Loki was fundamentally different from the others in Asgard; Loki was a sorcerer.

In Asgard, Loki was an unpopular mage.

But in Kamar-Taj, he was a revered master of magic.

Asgard couldn't give Loki respect, understanding, and trust, but Kamar-Taj could!

Odin would not allow the Frost Giant to sit on the throne of Asgard, but Russell dared to let Loki succeed him as the Sorcerer Supreme!

Compared to Asgard, Loki's "home" that felt so out of place, Kamar-Taj was mostly inhabited by displaced people.

There, Loki can get everything except family.

......

As always, Odin stood in the golden palace overlooking Asgard.

“My lord,” Frigga’s voice came from behind Odin, “you’ve been distracted since yesterday. Has something happened?”

Odin was silent for a moment before slowly speaking: "Loki knows about his origins."

"How did he know? Did the spell fail?"

Frigga was surprised, but then she realized what was happening.

"No, it was the trip to Jotunheim that exposed him to the power of the Frost Giants?"

“Yes.” Odin nodded slowly.

"Your Majesty, have you been racking your brains these past few days about what to do with Loki? He is our son."

Frigga worried that Odin might disown Loki as his son, which would be detrimental to Loki.

Odin sighed, "It is precisely because he is our son that I have a headache."

Hearing Odin's statement, Frigga breathed a sigh of relief and asked in confusion:

"What's there to worry about? Loki's all grown up now. So what if he knows about his origins? We can't keep it from him forever."

Loki also wanted to become the king of Asgard.

Odin's tone was helpless.

"But the throne cannot be given to him. He cannot even be given the chance to compete for it."

"Does the king feel guilty towards Loki?" Frigga asked.

Odin remained silent.

For him, between being a king and being a father, he was first and foremost a king.

"Perhaps Loki doesn't want to become the King of Asgard? He just wants your approval and to prove that he's no less than Thor."

"Frigga said slowly."

"Perhaps you should give Loki a chance, a chance to prove himself."

You should trust Thor; he is the one Asgardians all hope for.

You should also believe Loki; his obsession with power is far less than his love for his family.

Odin looked at Frigga, his eyes narrowing slightly.

He knew that his wife had the ability to foresee a part of the future.