Shadow of the Beautiful World

I should have guessed.

The big snake seal in the deep sea.

In this pale, dead, cold and unadorned temple, the phantom of the serpent hovered above the sarcophagus.

He created an image of an elderly man who was somewhat similar to Odin. Of course, compared to the domineering and old man of God King Odin, this bad old man who has been sealed for thousands of years looks much weaker.

He was leaning on a black wooden cane, on which almost his whole body was pressed.

His face is haggard, his eyes are dull, his waist is bent, and his long, dull white hair is messy like chicken feathers.

There are Asgardian-style leather trims on the shoulders, and when he speaks, he can even see the yellow and gaunt teeth.

Without the majesty of a heavenly father.

Like a lonely old man who has lived alone for too long.

He stared intently at the shadow behind the temple, in the shadow, the black-robed and black-haired Raven Merlin was hovering there, with his hands behind his back, quietly looking at the big snake.

This is probably the first real meeting between two people with a complicated relationship.

Besides you, in this era, in this world, who else knows me so well.

Orochi said in a dark tone:

Should I say thank you for sending me such a suitable Venerable Sky Hammer from a long distance?

Thank you, no need.

Merlin in the shadows replied gently:

Although we ended up falling out, it's a pity.

But before we parted ways, our cooperation was still very happy. We fought together at the last moment and beat up Odin. We are friends...

Isn't it normal for friends to do these things for each other?

friend?

Big Snake tasted this sentence, and he let out a low, continuous cough.

He seemed to be amused, and he laughed miserably.

He beat his chest and said slowly:

If I didn't know how you treat 'friends', I'd almost take it as a compliment. Go ahead, go ahead, now that you've come here with all the fanfare, and I've accepted your 'gift' ...

Then tell me, what do you need poor big snake for you?

Not urgent.

Merlin waved his hand and said:

You said before that in addition to the Warhammer of Original Sin, you should have 7 Hammers of Dread. I thought that after Orm's arrival, you would release all 7 Hammers at once.

Raven said slowly:

I mean, isn't it better to have more Masters of Hammer, collect the fear of the Asgardians faster, and let you recover faster?

And let Odin seize the opportunity and destroy all my hopes at once?

The big snake snorted, a fierce light flashed in his weak eyes, and he said:

I may not be very smart, but I just fell down once. If I don't learn my lesson again, I'm afraid I will be laughed at by you juniors.

Merlin chuckled lightly, but didn't respond.

Big Snake rolled his eyes, and he said tentatively:

Then let me guess, have you and Odin settled down? After he killed you, you turned your head like a dog and begged for mercy...

Maybe in order to get a few bones from him, you promised him that you would help him destroy the poor old snake's remaining hammer? Bury all my hopes?

Like you destroyed the precious hammer of original sin in battle?

Your statement is not rigorous.

Merlin frowned and explained:

First of all, there is no deep hatred between me and Odin. In fact, without your existence, he and I would become friends and the most stable alliance.

Secondly, I didn't promise anything to Odin... You see, I'm not an Asgardian. I have no reason or interest to intervene in the grievances and grievances of this terrible family of yours.

Lord Raven spread his arms and said very frankly:

You want to kill Odin, you want to kill Thor, and you want to regain the kingship, this has nothing to do with me.

Given that I just delivered a Sky Hammer Venerable to you, it's really unreasonable for you to be so suspicious of me, my friend.

Don't call me friend!

Big snake said coldly:

That makes me sick! My name may be Big Snake, but you're the real snake! Stop beating around the bush and tell me, what did you come to see me for?

It's very simple, my friend... er, Orochi, Kool.

Merlin stretched out his hand towards the big snake, and he said seriously:

Let's form an alliance.

This sentence made the big snake's eyes widen.

A moment later, the wretched old man let out a series of hoarse laughter.

His phantom laughed and coughed unbearably, which made Merlin worry, would this old man laugh himself to death here?

And, did he say something funny?

Under Raven Monarch's surprised gaze, Fear Heavenly Father laughed for a full minute before stopping.

While beating his back like a real old man, he said over and over again:

You want to laugh at me to death, right? An alliance? With you? After what happened, you still want to form an alliance with me? Let's put it this way, even if I readily agree, do you dare to trust me?

why not?

Merlin said softly:

Before you think I'm out of my mind, I have to tell you something.

Then you will understand that in this matter, whether you trust me, whether you will be loyal to the covenant, whether you will betray these small things in the middle, are actually meaningless.

You will understand that it is not I who beg you for an alliance...but that you should beg for my mercy.

hum

A projection burst out from Raven Lord's fingertips.

The images Victor saw while traveling in several worlds were completely projected in front of Orochi.

The war, the war between Asgard and the worlds, the battle between the soldiers of God's Domain and the rebellious frost giants, the fierce battle between the two sides on the plain of Alfheim.

A bright light flashed in the big snake's eyes.

This is what he wants to see.

As the godhead holder of Asgard, although he can also absorb the fear of other worlds, the fear of the Asgardians will provide him with stronger and more direct power.

And now, if Raven is not lying, a large-scale war covering the entire World Tree has already begun. Sending Venerable Sky Hammer to God's Domain at this time will definitely give Orochi the power he needs most.

But there was also a trace of fear in the big snake's eyes.

Because the scene in front of him was almost exactly the same as the scene he saw in the phantom of the World Tree when he was young, the scene of the battle of the Ten Realms that would completely destroy the Kingdom of God's Domain.

Although he is a tyrant, an evil god.

But his roots are in Asgard!

Once that country is permanently destroyed, as the possessor of divine power, Orochi will also be buried with that world...

Godhead holders like Orochi, Hela, and Odin have been completely tied to Asgard.

Merlin observed the change in the big snake's facial expression.

The effect of listening with the power of vanity weakens too much when facing a person like Orochi, and it is difficult for him to hear what Orochi really thinks in his heart.

But fortunately, apart from the king of vanity, he still retains the insight he had when he was an agent.

Seeing the flickering worry in the big snake's eyes, the image at Merlin's fingertips suddenly changed, originating from the kingdom of flames, the scenery of Muspelheim was projected on the projection.

The serpent saw a weak flame giant, whose body was made of lava and flames, with a huge, rust-filled, strangely pointed crown.

It is dragging a black giant sword while laughing wildly, leading the endless flame people to step out of the magma-like world scene.

Surter?

The big snake was startled.

He looked at Merlin, and said hurriedly:

The Fire King also joined the rebellious legion?

Exactly.

Merlin put away the projection, he said:

Although I am a person on Earth, I have also heard about the ancient language of Asgard. In your oldest prophecy, the Lord of Fire, full of anger, will personally trigger the Ragnarok in Asgard.

In that prophecy, Surtur will incarnate as a terrifying giant, as huge as a mountain range. It will wield the giant sword Twilight Branch in its hand, and bless the land of God's Domain with eternal destruction.

As far as I know, the leader of this dark alliance has promised Surtur that he will hand over Asgard to it for destruction.

Having said that, Merlin paused.

He looked at the silent big snake, he stretched out his hand again, and said:

So, let's form an alliance, Kur...if you don't want to die here quietly and tragically.

Big Snake's face was gloomy.

He said:

I do not believe you!

You don't have to trust me, Kool.

Merlin said with an unchanged expression:

I don't expect to get that much, you just need to know that at least in the matter of facing the dark coalition, I have common interests with you.

Common interests?

The big snake said suspiciously:

You're not an Asgardian, and you don't have a godhead. Will it be any trouble for you if Asgard is ruined? How can this be about common interests?

well...

Lord Raven sighed.

A projection emerged from his fingertips. The image of the winter goddess Skadi standing alone in the cold wind in a black robe and black veil appeared in front of the big snake.

Merlin says:

Skadi, an evil spirit born in hoarfrost, she...she took over my wife's body.

She ruled the frost giants in Jotunheim, and called on other rebels to form a dark alliance to capture the land of Asgard and kill Odin...

Ha ha ha ha!

The big snake suddenly let out a wild laugh mixed with a painful cough.

At this moment, he understood the meaning of Merlin's so-called common interests.

Love, ah, beautiful love, a love that makes people desperate, like moths to a flame...

The big snake was leaning on a black wooden cane, and he talked about his fingers like a troubadour, exaggerated and mixed with undisguised sarcasm and ridicule.

He said:

If I didn't know what kind of person you are, I would have thought you were joking...

Look at you, back from the dead to be the Lord of Hell again, right? You stink of Hell's brimstone, but even so, you're still an amorous prodigal.

It's like the feelings you had for the chicks around you during the time we had 'good cooperation', those hidden but passionate feelings.

Merlin, poor Merlin, listen to the advice of the big snake.

The fearful Heavenly Father said sinisterly:

If you continue like this, you will die in a woman's belly one day.

Raven shrugged.

He said:

Thanks for the reminder, but you know, what I need right now is not a reminder...

Do I believe what you say?

The big snake retorted, saying:

Do you think I'm a fool who believes what others say? It's hard to make up your mind about something like seeking skin from a tiger, my 'friend'. Well, then, go back to your hell and wait.

Orochi flicked his fingers, and he felt that he had regained the initiative in the negotiation.

He said calmly:

The Abyss Ripper will be my eyes. Everything he saw in Asgard cannot be hidden from me. I will use my own eyes to see it. After confirming the authenticity of all the information, I can make a statement. Decide.

Raven hovered in the shadows with his hands behind his back, he looked at the serpent, and after a few seconds he said:

You're just up for grabs.

You just want to get more benefits from this cooperation. Let me guess. You want me to promise that after the matter is over, no matter what the result is, I will break the seal for you?

clever!

Big Snake raised his wrinkled hand and gave Merlin a thumbs up.

He said:

I just like dealing with a sharp and smart person like you. You never need me to say more, you can understand what I mean, so, do you agree? Or refuse?

Orochi seems to be very sure.

His illusion stayed on the sarcophagus, quietly waiting for Merlin's response.

Just like when Merlin sent Aum, he was sure that the downtrodden Orochi would not be able to refuse this gift.

Orochi has already made his calculations right now, and Merlin actually proposed to form an alliance with him, which means that he is an indispensable part of Merlin's plan to save his wife.

That being the case, don't take advantage of the opportunity to wait for the price, is it really necessary to show the fearless mutual help between friends?

Do not make jokes!

Orochi is a tyrant and evil god!

Under the questioning of the big snake, Lord Raven frowned, and after ten seconds of silence, a trace of sadness flashed across his face.

He looked at the big snake, and he said:

Since this is the case, then there is only the last choice...

Merlin says:

Well, I promise, no matter what the result is, I will release you after the matter is over.

But Odin will try his best to stop you.

Orochi reminded in a soft tone:

Maybe there will be a second war between you...

This is between me and you, what does it have to do with Odin?

Lord Raven waved his hand and said calmly:

Besides, whether Odin will survive after the incident is over is still an unknown question.

Orange light spots surged from between the Merlins, like a flickering candlelight, dancing in the darkness, the big snake smiled, and he also raised his finger, purple lightning flashed in the air.

The next moment, the orange light and the thunder and lightning intertwined together, representing the establishment of the contract.

Aum is under your command.

The figure of the big snake turned into the phantom of the dark snake, and slowly fell back into the sarcophagus. He said:

The spell to summon other Sky Hammer Venerables is in his mind. Although they can't reach the Heavenly Father, you have the blessing of fear power, and you can also hurt the real Heavenly Father's body. It is most suitable for sneak attack and ambush gone.

At critical moments, I will risk my life to help you, but please, please...don't forget your promise.

My dear...'friend'!

certainly.

Lord Raven's figure also dissipated in the shadows, and at the moment of his disappearance, he responded:

I'll do it, 'friend'!