A FEW MINUTES EARLIER

Poseidon was starring at Mimir, '' ... You said you knew the way.''

Mimir looked to the side, '' I know the way. But we need help from this guy. Ratatoskr, the one who tends Ygdrassil, can't leave the perimeter of the tree, so he slips his personality into multiple parts, so it could help the habitants of the realm. We summoned one of the Aspects of his personality, but...''

Sighing, Poseidon looked at the red squirrel in front of him. The squirrel looked annoyed at him, '' What are you looking at, huh? Never saw someone more beautiful?''

' Of all aspects of Ratatoskr, it had to be the Arrogant aspect... while this will make things easier, he's annoying.'

Atreus was looking at the aspect with shining eyes. He likes the animal very much and didn't care about its personality. Kratos on the other hand didn't seem to like it very much.

'' Can you help us get to Heilheim?'' Mimir tried to be kind, but you could see he also didn't like him very much.

The Arrogant Aspect looked down at them, '' I can, but why should I? You interrupted what I was doing by summoning me and this made me quite angry!''

Mimir lost his patience and started to discuss with the Arrogant aspect.

Poseidon sighed seeing this, ' We can't lose time like this...'

The more time they spent arguing, the more dangerous it became for Hephaestus' soul.

Poseidon interrupted their discussion, '' I know you two seem like great friends, but I'm in a hurry.''

'''' We are not friends! ''''

Mimir and Ratatoskr puffed and turned their faces away from each other.

'' Ok then.'' Poseidon looked at the Arrogant Aspect, '' Can you please help us? My friend died unjustly and we have to save him as fast as possible. Now you know why the hurry.''

The squirrel paused for a moment, '' I see. But why should I help?''

Poseidon knew a foolproof way to find help in the Norse realm, '' Do you hate Odin?''

----

Poseidon managed to make a deal with the Arrogant Aspect of Ratatoskr, which besides opening a portal to Heilheim gave the group a bell capable of summoning the real Ratatosk.

Before entering the portal, Poseidon thanked the squirrel, '' Thank you.''

The squirrel, who was somehow on Atreus' arm, was annoyed, '' Just keep your end of the bargain... And ask this boy to let me go!''

''Atreus, release the talking squirrel,'' Kratos said this, but you could see that he was enjoying the situation since he also got a little irritated with the squirrel.

Filled with disappointment and sadness, Atreus let go of the Arrogant Aspect, '' I'll see you later.''

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The Arrogant Aspect shuddered, '' I hope not. Now go, your friend waits for you.''

Poseidon and his group said goodbye to the Aspect and entered the portal to Helheim.

----

The realm of the dead of the Norse Realm was different and at the same time the same as that of the Greek Realm. Poseidon and his group could see the souls passing around them.

'' Now what? How do we find the soul of Hephaestus?'' Poseidon looked around and saw that Hellheim was huge. Even if he used his metal wings and his powers, it would take him a while to explore the whole realm.

Mimir, who was sticking to the group so he wouldn't get lost from them, said quickly, '' Hræsvelgr, the being who watches over the souls of Heilheim must know where your friend's soul is.'' Mimir then pointed at a location, '' You can see Hræsvelgr there.''

The place Mimir pointed had an eagle. It was resting in a huge vantage point, giving her the ability to look over the entire realm.

It was at this moment that Kratos also asked, '' Do you know where is the Bridge Keeper? You know that Freya said his heart is the principal ingredient needed to help Atreus.''

'' Hmmm, as we entered the realm alive and from Ratatoskr portal, we didn't need to pass near him. He stays on guard at the gates to Heilheim, to make sure everyone who passes the gates is really dead. He's in that direction.''

'' Thank you.''

Before Kratos left, Poseidon asked, '' Do you need my help?''

Poseidon knew that Kratos needed the heart of The Bridge Keeper to heal Atreus, so he offered help, ' A few minutes will not damage Hephaestus.'

Kratos shook his head, '' Go find Hephaestus as soon as you can. I don't really have fond memories of being near the dead, so it's better if we separated and leave this place as soon as possible.''

Poseidon nodded, '' Good luck then. When you're done, we will be near the eagle.''

After that, Kratos and Atreus separated themselves from Mimir and Poseidon, who departed in the direction of Hræsvelgr.

Just then, Mimir remembered something, '' How are we going to fight someone here if we don't have a weapon that can kill them?''

Poseidon smiled at Mimir, '' We improvise.'' He then grabbed Mimir and jumped as high as he could.

'' Wai-, what are you doing!? Not againnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn....''

Amidst Mimir's cries, Poseidon began to use his wings, heading in the direction of Hræsvelgr.

---

After some time, Poseidon and Mimir landed near Hræsvelgr. The eagle glanced at them for a second, then returned to look at a certain place.

Poseidon noted that the being seems anxious. He patted Mimir, who was still recovering from the flight, in the back. '' What's wrong with it?''

Mimir took a deep breath and recovered as fast as possible, '' I don't know, but let me talk and ask about your friend.''

Then, Mimir started to talk with Hræsvelgr with the Giant dialect, ''Γεια, αν χάνετε χρόνο μεταφράζοντας αυτό εδώ, να ξέρετε ότι μπορείτε να με υποστηρίξετε! Ο σύνδεσμος είναι στο βιογραφικό μου!Για όσους το κάνουν ήδη, σας ευχαριστώ πολύ!''

Hræsvelgr looked down at Mimir, '' Δημοσιεύω τα κεφάλαιά μου νωρίτερα εκεί. Προσπαθώ να δημοσιεύω ένα κεφάλαιο την ημέρα, αλλά επειδή η ζωή μου είναι λίγο ταραχώδης, δεν μπορώ να το υποσχεθώ! Τέλος πάντων, ευχαριστώ για την υποστήριξή σας! Ελπίζω να σας άρεσε η ιστορία μου! Παρεμπιπτόντως, έχει σχεδόν τελειώσει, μπορώ να το δω να τελειώνει σε λιγότερο από 50 κεφάλαιο από εδώ.''

Mimir looked shocked, ''Σκέφτομαι έναν τρόπο να συμπεριλάβω τη Φρέγια το χαρέμι. Ο άλλος υποψήφιος είναι ήδη κοντά.''

Hræsvelgr continued, '' Καθώς η ιστορία έχει σχεδόν τελειώσει, δεν μπορώ να συμπεριλάβω τα πάντα από τα παιχνίδια, οπότε συγχωρέστε με.''

Mimir looked thoguthfull, '' Χρησιμοποίησα τον μεταφραστή, οπότε μπορεί να υπάρχουν κάποια λάθη στη μετάφραση.''

Poseidon then could feel the fear Hræsvelgr had when she said, '' Ο Όντιν είναι εδώ. Κάνει κάτι περίεργο. Η παρουσία του είναι μοχθηρή τώρα, φοβάμαι ότι δεν κάνει κάτι καλό εδώ.''

Mimir now too was looking scared. He looked at Poseidon, '' Odin is here! Hræsvelgr said he's doing something weird in the corners of Helheim.''

Poseidon said quickly, '' Ask Hræsvelgr to tell you every detail now!''

Mimir nodded, then looked at Hræsvelgr, '' Σταματήστε να μεταφράζετε αυτό το κείμενο! Δεν είναι τίποτα σοβαρό!''

''Κάπως έτσι, ο Odin ανοίγει πύλες. 2 έχει ήδη ανοίξει.''

Mimir nodded. He looked at Poseidon again, '' She said he's opening some kind of portal.''

Poseidon froze. He then cursed, '' Son of a bitch!''