"The conception of this child will take at least ten years, and the birth won't occur until a decade later. During this period, you must wholeheartedly nurture the fetus."
Hela eagerly nodded.
Asgard's matters could be entrusted to other Asgardian gods. With the combined strength of Hela and Rhodes, even if Hela chose to take a hands-off approach and relinquish the management of Asgard, the other gods wouldn't dare to defy her.
This group of gods had entirely submitted to Hela and Rhodes.
Hela then delegated her responsibilities to several gods.
Upon learning that God King Hela was pregnant, the entire Asgard temple overflowed with jubilation. In ten years, God King Hela would give birth to Rhodes' child, marking the arrival of a new heir to Asgard's god-king lineage, descending from Odin himself.
The child would be Odin's grandchild.
With the powerful genes of the Asgardian gods and Rhodes, it was evident that this child, the son of the god-king, Odin's grandchild, would possess extraordinary power.
Not far from the Asgard temple, Odin, residing in a nearby village, received the news.
At the moment, Odin sat on a bench, reading a newspaper.
However, today, Odin initially intended to remain composed and display a blank expression. He soon found this impossible.
A broad smile crept across his face, breaking into hearty laughter.
"Hahaha..."
"This Rhodes has truly outdone himself. Well done, well done. I never imagined that an old man like me would have a grandchild in his twilight years, and I'll get to hold my own grandchild. This is truly magnificent."
Odin pushed aside his newspaper, covering his face, as he laughed wholeheartedly.
There was nothing that brought Odin greater joy than the continuation of the Asgardian god-king bloodline.
Once Hela had arranged all the matters in Asgard, she and Rhodes began preparations to explore various realms. Hela desired to travel and, at the same time, expose the child in her womb to different environments, perhaps for prenatal education or similar reasons.
Earth, a place both Hela and Rhodes adored, was their first destination, serving as the site for their wedding as well.
Although the earthly wedding rituals differed slightly from those of the Asgardian gods, Hela wished to experience a distinct wedding ceremony.
Rhodes and Hela teleported to Earth. Rhodes organized the wedding with the help of a priest and the local church. Though the ceremony was not overly extravagant, it exuded a sense of romance and warmth.
The setting featured clear skies, picturesque landscapes, and a pristine high cathedral adorned in pure white.
Hela and Rhodes retained their usual appearances but donned exquisite wedding attire. Hela wore a white wedding gown, with a laurel wreath on her head, crafted with the Infinity Gauntlet.
Even in her wedding attire, Hela exuded an irresistible goddess-like aura.
Rhodes looked handsome in a black tuxedo.
Many servants and maids from Asgard accompanied them, along with a dozen Valkyries who helped manage Hela's extravagant ten-meter-long wedding dress as she entered the church.
Rhodes approached Hela, who stretched her arms around his shoulders.
The church doors opened, revealing the Asgardian gods in the audience, discreetly disguised in non-descript attire, replacing their usual celestial garb.
Bell, the head of the Temple of Valor under Rhodes, attended, along with numerous other Asgardian gods. Bell's towering physique exceeded two meters, making him appear like a bear in his gentleman's suit.
Applause erupted as they witnessed the couple's entrance.
"Oh, Lord Rhodes looks remarkably handsome."
Many Asgardian gods envied Rhodes for his elegant appearance in a suit.
At this moment, Rhodes resembled a wise and mighty king uniting with a beautiful goddess.
The maids stared enviously at Rhodes.
Rhodes' personal maid had already achieved considerable status and recognition, but now, witnessing the perfection of her master in this moment, she realized that there was no one worthy of marrying but Rhodes.
Rhodes and Hela appeared perfectly matched.
The maids gazed at them with envy, imagining their own marriages, hoping to one day have a husband as splendid as Rhodes, dressed as Hela was at that moment, while receiving blessings from everyone.
Hela gazed at Rhodes with deep affection.
Rhodes responded with a warm smile.
At that instant, Hela felt like the happiest woman in the world.
Hand in hand, they proceeded to the front of the church.
The priest, wearing a smile, conducted the ceremony and began the wedding vows.
Rhodes and Hela faced each other.
The priest inquired, "Do you consent to marry Hela, to love her from this day forth, to respect her, to never part from her, and to remain faithful, for richer or poorer..."
"I do," Rhodes responded resolutely.
Hela was overwhelmed with excitement, tears welling up in her eyes.
"I do as well," she said, her voice quivering.
With a beaming smile, the priest declared, "Please exchange rings as a symbol of your commitment. These rings will bind your pledge."
Rhodes placed a brilliant ring on Hela's finger.
Emotion surged through Hela, and she struggled to hold back tears.
"Now, young man, you may kiss your bride."
Rhodes leaned in, gently kissing Hela's exquisite and beautiful face.
Hela reciprocated with enthusiasm.
The priest continued, "Let us bless this newly wedded couple and wish them eternal happiness."
Astonished Asgardian gods in the audience cheered and expressed their admiration.
"God King Hela has never looked more radiant."
"Oh, wow!"
In the front row of seats, Bell, a giant of a man, was overcome with tears. His tears of joy couldn't be suppressed.
Many heroic warriors on the side tried to console Bell.
Bell had torn the clothes of a heroic warrior while wiping his nose.
The heroic warrior, meanwhile, looked at his disheveled attire with disgust.
Following the ceremony, the wedding guests gathered on the lawn outside the church for a delightful feast.
Hela and Rhodes noticed Odin's presence, who had hidden himself in a forest near the wedding scene.
Rhodes and Hela teleported to Odin's side, sensing his aura.
Unbeknownst to Odin, he had been exposed.
Odin contemplated leaving in embarrassment, but Hela addressed him.
"What? Would you really miss your daughter's wedding? You truly are an inept father."
Odin was taken aback, turned around, and looked at Hela, who wore a radiant white wedding dress. His eyes shimmered.
"I apologize, my daughter. I've been a neglectful father."
Hela's previous resentment toward Odin seemed to fade. Whatever had happened before, it was a daughter's wedding, and a father always wanted to be present.
Rhodes chimed in.
"Yes, now that Hela and I are married, we're officially a family. We're all relatives. Come and join us for the feast."
Odin accepted their invitation, and he, along with Hela and Rhodes, headed back to the wedding reception.
Upon Odin's arrival, the Asgardian gods nearby were left in stunned amazement.
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