“What do you?” asked Zero
“I mean that all the high tier members of the 3 groups came together and formed a deal with the council. The deal stated that the council will look the other way as they begin the end time for certain worlds with a vast population. The end times are known to humans by titles such as Ragnarök and the Apocalypse.” explained Loki
“What could they possibly get out of that? They would just be sending their armies to die.” said Zero
Hel for the first time in the conversation spoke and said, “That the point it seems they wish to have all their lesser and mid-tier soldier die. The reason is unknown to us but my father and I are considered in the lower mid-tier so when we found out we plan to escape.”
“I don’t understand what could be going on in the heads of the leaders. I’m curious about how you came across this information.” said Zero
Loki took the initiative to answer this question, “I found this out when I killed Baldr the son of Odin the leader of my pantheon.” said Loki
Zero noticed when Loki spoke Odin’s name a look of rage flashed across his face for a split second before returning to his normal aloof state. Zero then asked, “Do you have a grudge against Odin? Why don’t you tell me the whole story?”
“I don’t have a grudge against only Odin but all of the Asir gods.” said Loki who was then questioned by Zero asking, “What are the Asir?”
“The Norse pantheon is made up of 2 different tribes of gods the Asir and the Vanir coming together. The Asir are gods who are warriors and muscle headed while the Vanir gods are mystical in nature and wise.” explained Loki
“So, what caused this grudge against the Asir?” asked Zero
“They… killed my race and my wife while I was away handling some work Odin assigned me.” said Loki with a pained expression on his face
“So, they tricked you into leaving and killed your wife. Why would they do that? Wouldn’t they know that this action would turn you against them.” asked confused Zero
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“My people were frost giants and they managed to produce 2 demigods without any divine intervention. Myself and my wife Angrboða had done what the gods of old had managed to do so this caused Odin to fear that the frost giants or known as the jötunn. He feared we were plotting against him and came up with a plan to remove that threat permanently.” said Loki
“What… happened?” asked Zero
“My wife had just become a demigod so she wasn't in full control of her powers and had just recently given birth so she was vastly weakened. It was then the Asir led by Thor and Odin attacked my people slaughtering every single jötunn and shattering their souls. My wife was the last remaining jötunn and stood in front of a cave where she had hidden my 3 children and fought Thor to protect them. Eventually, she fell and her soul was being shattered as I arrived. My mind raced but luckily, I managed to pull myself together enough to save a piece of my wife’s soul. In the end, to protect my children I knelled down before Odin and begged him to spare my children and in exchange, I would serve him.” said Loki as he squeezed his hand enough for blood to flow and drip onto the floor.
“I’m sorry to hear that. Is that necklace you’re wearing the soul fragment?” asked Zero
“Yes, it’s the only thing remaining of my wife.” said Loki
“So, I assume the Vanir are innocent in this massacre. Now that I understand all this I just have 1 question why are you willing to go so far as to team up with me?” asked Zero
“As I stated before I want to protect my children and all current pantheons are the same no matter where I take them they’ll be oppressed. When I noticed you I not only notice your ability but also how you treat those below you and I believe with you my children can have a bright future.” answered Loki
“You also probably notice my ability to work with soul and hoped I may be able to resurrect your late wife correct?” asked Zero
“Yes, I noticed it and I’m hoping you can. I know you have no reason to trust me when I just showed up out of nowhere but I want you to slowly believe in what I said. So, I will earn your trust even if I have to spend centuries doing so.” said Loki
“So how will you earn my trust?” asked Zero
Loki then took out a contract passed it to Zero and said, “I had Vár the Norse goddess of marriage, and contracts write this up for me recently.”
Zero looked at the contract and it stated the terms of Loki’s transfer into Zero's pantheon. The terms were long but overly simple. The contract stated that Zero would harbor and protect Loki's children from the threat of the Asir and all enemy deities. Zero would also do his best to revive Angrboða’s soul and construct a new body for her. In exchange, Loki would serve under Zero and not hide any information from Zero. Loki and his children would also move their divine realm into Zero’s subspace and he would have access to all the souls with Hel’s realm. Both parties would obey the contract and if they broke the terms of the deal then they would suffer.
“I will leave you this contract to read over and see if there are any loopholes to exploit. If there are none then you can decide if you wish to partner up with me. How long do you plan to remain in this world?” said Loki
“Hmm, I think maybe somewhere between 6 months and a year. Why do you ask?” asked Zero
“I have to prepare for the future. I’ll return in 6 months to see if you will sign that contract giving you plenty of time to review over it. I’m also planning to leave Hel here with you.” said Loki
As Loki dropped the bomb of Hel staying behind not only Zero and Hikaru looked at him in surprise but Hel also did too. Hel turned and said, “Father we shouldn’t be imposing on them like this.”
Loki had a serious expression when he said, “My dear daughter I hope you’ll help me out here. We need to earn his trust and I believe this is a quickest way to accomplish this. You’re the only person I can trust with this.”