Baldur fell silent at Odin's command. The Great Father of All, with his penetrating gaze and a presence that exuded authority, walked slowly toward Kaizen.
The hall, now ravaged by battle, was enveloped in a deep silence. The air was charged with the smell of ozone, the result of Thor's rays, and the smoke from Kaizen's psychic flames still hung in the air.
"Kaizen," Odin's voice echoed through the hall, laden with ancient wisdom. "You have shown courage and strength unusual for a mortal. But the question before us is not only your bravery, but the balance we must maintain between the kingdoms. That has always been the question."
Odin's eyes, one covered by an ornate eye-patch, studied Kaizen meticulously. He paused, letting his words sink into the minds of all present.
"Baldur's argument is fair," Odin continued, "by law you have killed a god and should face the consequences. However, there are factors we must consider carefully."
