Kaizen felt a chill run down his spine as the doors of the great hall closed with a bang, isolating everyone present from the vast immensity of Asgard.
The silence that followed was almost palpable, like a heavy blanket of anticipation and tension.
The crowd of gods watched intently, their eyes shining with a mixture of curiosity and skepticism. The weight of the broken chains was still in his hands, but now he felt it as an invisible burden, a reminder of the colossal challenge he was about to face.
With his overwhelming presence, Thor adjusted the grip on Mjolnir, his legendary hammer.
The weapon seemed to pulsate with an energy of its own, as if eager for the battle to come. The God of Thunder, known as much for his devastating power as his unwavering honor, glared at Kaizen.
"Kaizen," Thor began, his deep voice echoing through the hall, "prepare yourself. I will show no mercy in this fight. May the gods witness the justice of Asgard."
