"No, I was just... well, basking in the sun." Lin Feng said perfunctorily.
It wasn't entirely a lie; he was indeed sunbathing, and if Gu Yi hadn't shown up, he could have done so until sunset.
"You guys? What are you wearing?" Lin Feng gestured towards the attire of the three, almost asking if they were refugees.
Heaven help them!
Odin, who once wore armor and conquered the Nine Realms, was now dressed in this somewhat comical fashion.
And then there was Hela, her outfit combined with that proud yet dejected expression made her look like a victim of misfortune.
Only Frigga looked somewhat normal, like a kind old woman.
Lin Feng's eyes darted, and he playfully asked, "Could it be that the King and Queen of the Gods have retired? Ready to live out their days on Earth?"
"Hehehe..." Old Odin scratched his head, too embarrassed to say anything.
Anyone with sense could tell Lin Feng was joking, but Odin didn't find it funny.
Frigga glanced at Odin, then turned her gaze back to Lin Feng.
"Let me explain, Mr. Lin Feng. Asgard has encountered some new problems..."
Odin was too embarrassed to speak, so Frigga had to.
Under the table, Odin squeezed Frigga's hand tightly, his eyes welling up with gratitude.
Ah, his understanding Queen, so much better than his three ungrateful children.
It wasn't that he didn't want to speak, but he had only recently troubled Lin Feng, and now another problem arose requiring his help.
Odin felt that as King of the Gods, it was rather embarrassing to constantly seek assistance from a junior powerhouse.
Not to mention, the rewards they could offer were far from enough to compensate for Lin Feng's efforts.
When Frigga spoke, Lin Feng felt compelled to listen.
With a sigh, Lin Feng didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up the teapot on the table and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Queen, please elaborate?"
Frigga nodded.
The matter began with the battle between Odin and Hela.
When Lin Feng obtained the Cosmic Cube, as per Odin's request, he had sent Hela back to Asgard.
Upon arriving in Asgard, Hela had fully regained her powers.
The old and young immediately clashed. Lin Feng, uninterested, left.
However, both the old and young were proud individuals. Once the fight heated up, they lost control.
They fought and argued, their tempers flaring, eventually demolishing Odin's palace.
After the fierce battle, neither emerged unscathed.
Odin was impaled by Hela's curved blade.
Hela's arm was broken by Odin's spear.
*Hiss*... A masterclass in filial affection for the year.
If Frigga hadn't intervened in time, who knows how it would have ended.
This no-holds-barred battle inflicted severe injuries on both of them.
As the fight seemed to be concluding, Loki made his dramatic entrance.
Speaking of which, this guy was truly audacious.
Seeing both of them injured, Loki didn't hesitate to act, unleashing a spell that struck all three.
The three had never expected to be attacked in Asgard, let alone by Loki.
This single spell teleported them out of Asgard to an unknown planet.
It was a primeval planet teeming with primitive lifeforms.
It was unclear where Loki learned this magic, but their divine power was almost entirely depleted.
For a moment, their eyes were vacant, and they stared at each other in silence...
Fortunately, Frigga possessed vast knowledge of magic.
The three pooled their strength, managing to muster a sliver of divine power to teleport to Earth.
If you ask why they didn't return to Asgard?
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"That's more or less the gist of it, Lord Lin Feng."
"Loki lacks the capability to govern a kingdom properly. His actions will only bring immense trouble to Asgard."
"If possible, I would like to ask you to bring Loki before us."
"I want to ask him what he thinks he's doing!" Odin slammed the table in frustration.
Honestly, he felt he had treated his adopted son well.
Yet, this adopted son was either causing trouble or on his way to cause trouble; he was never at peace.
He had been a troublemaker since childhood.
Furthermore, Loki's constant coveting of the Asgardian throne caused the old man immense distress.
"Oh, and please, Lord, do not harm Loki..." Frigga added.
After all, he was the child she raised, and it was impossible not to have feelings for him.
Frigga always believed Loki had good intentions, but he simply hadn't been guided properly.
In her eyes, Loki's actions were more likely an attempt to gain her and Odin's attention.
How does that saying go? Throwing a tantrum, that's right.
Lin Feng rubbed his temples in exasperation. They were counting on him to help again?
"Never mind that for now, what about Thor? Where is Thor?"
Can't this family manage on their own?
Lin Feng felt like a complete sucker right now.
He should have just snatched the Aether Particle back then and not bothered conversing with them.
Now that they were familiar, he had to help.
Besides, he remembered from the movies that Thor was supposed to resolve Asgard's problems, and Thor needed to grow through these events.