[Hammerbase] Ghost of Asgard Castle

The Port of Asgard is also known as the "Rainbow Bridge" connecting Asgard with the Nine Great Powers.There have always been different opinions about the origin of this nickname, but there are only two most reliable ones at present.

"This is because people in the past believed that the port of Asgard was the junction of the world and the fairy world. Whenever the gods came to the world, there would always be a brilliant rainbow across the sky. As long as there is God's guidance, the pure-hearted Mortals can also reach heaven through the Rainbow Bridge." Fandral pointed to the distant sea horizon, and told Loki this legend that everyone in Asgard knew. "Compared to this unknown legend, I prefer another origin of the name. The reason is very simple. When the fleet goes out to sea, you can go to the port and take a look yourself to understand."

The breath of spring has already filled the entire green castle, but in the port near the sea, this is not yet clear.The sun hides behind the clouds, coating the gloomy sky with a thin layer of gold.The ice and snow blocking the channel have melted, and the entire port has woken up from the long winter.The endless sea is a deep gray, with sparkling waves flickering among the waves.A black-winged seabird spread its wings and glides smoothly between the sea and the sky that almost merged into one.

Loki's eyes followed the seabird until he saw his brother standing on the edge of the pier waving at him from a distance.Thor's beautiful blond hair has grown to his shoulders after a long winter.Like a young sailor, he tore a narrow piece of cloth from an empty linen sack and tied back his hair, disheveled by the sea breeze.In order to facilitate activities, he rolled up his cuffs, revealing a pair of strong arms.

The ready-to-go fleet stopped at the pier behind him.Asgardian cargo ships are usually traditional northern ships, with deep and wide hulls and high sterns.From the side view, the body of the fleet is elegant and smooth. The three sails fluttering on the mainmast and the paint on the hull outline a series of colorful arcs on the sea surface.One can imagine what a spectacular scene it will be when so many cargo ships set sail from the port of Asgard at the same time, and the rainbow-like colors split thousands of miles of blue waves.This is the second origin of "Rainbow Bridge".

He heard Thor yelling something at him, and the overwhelming tension of facing the ocean for the first time faded away, and the surrounding sounds and colors returned.

"Come here! Hogan said, we can play on the deck for a while before the fleet sets off!" He rushed past a group of shoulder bagmen carrying grain and salt, as if he was going to suffocate the energy that had been exhausted throughout the winter. released.

The wooden pier is like a lively long street, and the shallow sea of ​​the port is its market.The warehouse is full of all kinds of goods, all of which are bags carried by shoulder bagmen from the docks. There are special places for minerals and wood.Most of these cloth bags contain food, cloth, weapons, spices, and some rare items from Asgard, which are rich in Asgard.Dozens of warehouses lined up in a long row on the pier.Ships ready to go to sea are moved from one warehouse to another one by one to load the required goods.In this way, when the ship reaches the end of the pier, it is fully loaded from head to stern.

"Let's go, Loki. I'll take you to see Hogan's fleet." Thor excitedly took his brother's hand, and put it down embarrassingly after seeing Fandral's slight shaking of his head.When he was leading the way, he turned his head back from time to time, keeping an appropriate distance from Loki, indicating that he had fully learned the lesson of being locked out for two hours that night.

The Hogan family's dock is just ahead.They had already seen all kinds of large cargo ships at the port, but all of these cargo ships were less than half of the fleet of the Hogan family.Parked in this pier are all unique sea boats.They had prominent keels and tapered ends, and square banners of fiery red embroidered with the family's crest rustled in the wind.The carved beams and painted buildings on the huge front ship building are full of exotic customs.It is said that this Eastern family, which originally made its fortune by maritime trade, came to Asgard on such a large ship.

Thor and his companions went on deck in turn, and Hogan was there waiting for them.

"So you are also going to sea with the fleet this time?" Sif asked.

"Yes, I'm going to stay at sea for a few months. We can meet again in autumn at the latest." Hogan put on light clothes suitable for sailing, and put his heavy weapons into the cabin, and he looked extraordinarily Refreshing and straight.

"It seems that you are the first among us to truly fulfill the duties of a knight." Fandral said enviously.

"It's not that exaggerated. Every year we hire some accompanying warriors to protect the fleet, but this year, my father thinks it's time for me to exercise." Hogan shrugged and said with a relaxed face.

"Will there be Gegonglin on this ship? I heard from a sailor that the monster living on the cargo ship hides at the bottom of the cargo hold during the day, and comes out at night to steal your pipes, gold coins and fine wine." Vostager curiously Looking around.

"We generally call this a thief. If there is one on board, I will catch it for you." Hogan said helplessly.

"You might have to fight the pirates!" Thor had already run to the side of the mast at some point. "From here you go all the way up to the watchtower, and then use the rope to swing to the sail!" he shouted excitedly.

"The fleet sailing to the far sea will encounter pirates. Our fleet just circles along the coastline and delivers goods at several foreign trade ports. The fleet will return before September." Hogan told his friends Outlandish thoughts have become accustomed to.

"Coastal waterways also need to be extremely careful. On this southward route, the "Shipwreck Law" of some countries along the way is still in force. Ships that die in the territorial waters of these countries, the goods on them belong to the coastal landowners Therefore, some nobles who have territories along the coast will hire people to place lights on the rocks to lure cargo ships to run aground." Rocky said.

"That's right, I often hear the crew say: 'The dangerous rock is the best jewel in the lord's crown'." Hogan nodded. "I will inform the experienced sailors in the fleet to keep an eye out for these traps."

"Loki always knows everything." Thor stopped trying to climb the mast, and grinned happily. "When we played pirate games earlier, he even gave me a nickname that I could use as a pirate, 'The Avenger'. 'Thor the Avenger,' sounds super cool, doesn't it?"

"Ha, I think you also named Loki like this, right? What's his pirate nickname?" Fandral asked expectantly, holding back his laugh.

"Shut up, Thor. I won't let you say it." Loki looked darkly at his brother who was outspoken.

"Why? I got much better than you, it's really unfair." Thor said aggrievedly.He turned to his friends and announced aloud, "'Cthulhu,' his name is 'Cthulhu Loki.' Unfortunately our names don't rhyme."

Fandral and Verstagg finally laughed out loud, and Hogan couldn't help laughing too.Sif silently turned her face away, the corners of her mouth twitching slightly.

"The Avenger Thor and the evil god Loki...Gods, you will definitely become the most famous pirates in the history of the Nine Kingdoms in the future." Fandral rubbed his stomach between wild laughter.He looked at Thor who still didn't understand the situation and Loki who couldn't help his forehead, and said very sincerely.

"We can't be pirates, brother. I've never heard of pirates getting seasick." Thor said sadly, holding his brother's shoulder. "What's more, that ship didn't move at all, just a few small waves..." Seeing Luo Ji's pale and weak face, his voice dropped.

After parting with his friends at the port, Loki's face was not very good.When they were about to get off the pier, Loki shook twice without warning, staggered and fell into the water.If Thor behind him hadn't grabbed him quickly, he would have sunk into the cold water of Asgard Harbor by now.

"Don't tell Mr. Heimdall, and don't tell anyone, I'm fine..." He knelt down on the ground panting, barely able to stand up with Thor's support, but he still insisted on it. "Let me sit for a while, just for a little while..." Thor felt the palms clutching his arms wet and cold.Loki trembled in his arms.

He could not refuse such a request.

"If you were uncomfortable in the first place, why didn't you say anything?" After placing him on the bench by the port market according to Loki's wishes, Thor was still brooding over this matter. "If I hadn't grabbed you just now, you almost fell off the pier. You don't look like you can swim, do you?"

"I don't want to disappoint you. I know you are looking forward to this trip to the port, and..." Loki said softly, resting his head on the back of the chair, as if thinking about something.Thor waited for a while, but did not wait for the second half of the sentence.

"And what?" he asked.But his brother closed his eyes and said no more.

He recognized the look, maybe Loki didn't, but it was really obvious.

Loki is terrified.He was afraid they would abandon him because of it.

Now he really regretted it. "I think...it's my responsibility to become like this." However, whenever he needs to take responsibility, Thor will seem a little at a loss. "I'll make it up to you, Loki. I promise."

Hearing the words, those eyes opened suddenly.The bright emerald eyes sparkled, filled with a smile that succeeded in mischief. "Then how are you going to make it up to me, brother?" Before his face recovered, he touched Thor's waist with both hands. "Sweets and gifts, always right."

Thor sighed speechlessly, and heard the sound of gold coins rattling.