With Odin and Amaterasu gone, Esmeralda turned to look at her husband. From the look on his face, he had no idea how to suddenly be pardoned. Sure, he wasn't a criminal, but he had been exiled and banned from ever returning to the American Hero Village.
A single word from Amaterasu would mean his exile was effectively null and void. He could return home and no one could tell him otherwise. He could go back to see his younger sister who was probably one of the few members of his family to not want him to go.
At first, he was overwhelmed, but that soon gave way to ridicule. He would most certainly be going back just to rub it into his parents and older brother. Plus, he would be able to see his sister.
"This is going to be so funny. I can't wait to rub it in the face of my Father, that old bastard."
Esmeralda shook her head as if her husband could be so petty.
"Just be careful, ok?"
He nodded with a grin.
"Oh, I will, as soon as I shove my foot up the ass of my older brother. Jason that egotistical weakling."
One reason Jack was greatly disliked by his older brother Jason, was that he became a legend while Jason was mediocre. The little brother far exceeded the older one and that always ground on his nerves.
While Jack Sr was planning a trip back to America to see his family against their will, Esmeralda thought of her own family in Oz. She could return at any time since she had no issue with her family.
"While you do that, I might be returning to Oz for a time. It would be interesting for Jack to meet his grandmother."
Jack Sr though had one problem with that.
"Isn't he already stretched thin?"
Esmeralda just smiled.
"No one is forcing him to juggle where he goes. He could always just ignore one of them and I am almost sure he will ignore the Hero Village. Sure, he might go after the targets set by the Village for training, but no one says he has to spend time at the Village. Just ask him what he wants."
Jack Sr felt that was perfect.
"Great, I will speak to him later about it."
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As for Jack himself once he returned to his room he sat down on the bed with Amara jumping up next to him. He sat cross-legged as he began to ponder on all the information he learned.
"Apophis, I will be taking Odin up on his offer. Learning in Asgard will be an exceptional opportunity. As for Amaterasu's offer, it's not a big deal. I can just accept targets from the Hero Village like Evil Spirits, Stray Devils, and Monsters that are causing trouble.
Like that ghost, we killed at my school."
[True. Your dad is the one that is going to work more closely with the Hero Village. While he does that, we can spend time at Asgard with Odin. Learning the Runes and Norse Magic wouldn't hurt. Plus, you can teleport home at any time.]
"I will simply get Azazel to get me in contact with Odin to inform him I accept his offer."
[Very well, now, you planning on switching out any more organs?]
"Yes, not yet though. I got to let my body adjust to the much stronger Dragon organs in my body. It has barely been a day since I got them so the big changes haven't hit me."
[They will very soon. Bet on that.]
With that settled, Jack pulled out the Elemental Lord Technique grimoire to continue his study on the technique. Even with his talent, something this potent would take a while as it took his Mother years to develop and Master this technique after all.
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As Jack practiced his technique, Odin and his Valkyrie Escorts returned to Asgard via the Bifrost. Heimdall the one in charge of the Bifrost watched as Odin and his escorts returned to Asgard safely.
He wasn't alone as his brothers Thor, Vidar, and Baldur were all waiting. They had been prepared to teleport to Biforost to Japan in case their Father needed them. That happened to not be needed which caused the three gods to relax.
Thor, the God Of Thunder and one of the Ten Strongest Beings relaxed his stance. Thor's hair was a dark red, his body built for combat and he was a giant man standing 7'6. He stood over his brothers Vidar, Baldur, and Heimdall.
"Father, did you find what you were looking for?"
Odin nodded.
"I did. I finally found out what happened to Brynhildr and I have to say the boy who claimed her is more than worthy. He will be someone of renown, I am sure of it. He will go far."
Baldur God Of Light clasped his fists together excited for a fight.
"Is he now? You should invite him to Asgard, we will show him how to party and how to brawl."
Odin laughed as he had done just that.
"I did invite him, if he accepts, you can have the chance to spar and drink all you want with him."
Baldur was already thinking of having a new drinking pall as if there was one thing the Aesir respected, was those who could fight and drink. As for Vidar, he was taller than Baldur who was only 6 foot, but not as tall as his older brother Thor.
Much like his brothers he too enjoyed a good brawl. He ran his hand down his beard and much like Baldur was looking forward to a good fight.
"Well, if he does agree to come to Asgard he will have a blast."
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Currently, a whole week after the meeting with Odin and Amaterasu, Jack was in the Underworld in Azazel's office. It was just the two of them and Amara as while this wasn't a big secret, Jack rather not talk about it to others.
He was currently sitting in a reclining chair as several magical and technological scanners analyzed Brynhildr. While that happened they were talking about what Odin said. Odin and Azazel the past week had been talking and they had been touring the strip clubs and titty bars of Japan as friends.
While Brynhildr was being scanned the two were sitting talking about Odin's offer.
"Honestly Jack, take the offer. Learning at Asgard isn't a chance that comes often. Plus, who knows you might even find yourself some Norse Ladies."
Jack didn't laugh anymore as it was no longer funny.
"I hope."
Azazel stopped talking.
"That's new. You finally desiring a woman's touch?"
Jack stopped smiling at that.
"Yes, and it is getting worse. The day after I claimed Brynhildr, I began to feel more and more weird. Switching out my major organs and glands with Dragon ones hit me like a pile of bricks the day after. The hormones flowing through me are kicking my ass. They are so potent they are making me crazy."
Azazel knew that had to be rough.
"Watch yourself, Dragons are some of the most unstable in their first century of life. Don't get me started when they go through their first shed. Dragons don't shed their scales very often later in life, but when they are young they shed more often.
After a shed, they enter Musth or Estrus and much like an elephant they become nightmares. Dragons can mate at any time, but they are the most fertile after a shed which is why shedding time while rare is so dangerous to those around them.
If you need someone to handle your growing lust, I can help you with that."
Jack recoiled.
"I ain't gay."
Now it was Azazel's turn to recoil in disgust.
"Fuck you, me neither. I was talking of getting you a Fallen Angel servant or two. They can be your maids in Asgard and your sexual relief servants. That is if you are up for it."
Jack had no problem with it because this was him just a week after switching out his pituitary and Hypothalamus glands. His entire body was changing as a result of the dense Draconic Hormones and the other main organs he swapped out.
With his heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, and adrenal glands, his whole body was transforming. He had already grown another inch and it would not stop any time soon.
"I am fine with that. I would appreciate that if I am being honest."
Azazel nodded.
"I will get you some pretty girls for you. I think I have two troublemakers in mind already. Are you up for forging a Master-Servant Pact with them? It is the precursor to the Evil Piece System, but it is still really good for ensuring loyalty and it can speed up your strength gains.
I just got to speak to a succubus so give me a few days. You are going to have to just deal with this on your own until then."
Jack nodded as the scan on Brynhildr was complete. He walked over and picked up the silver sword before sending it back to his soul.
"So? What did it say?"
Azazel began to look at the reports of the analysis, and he hummed.
"Well, as things stand separating them will be a nightmare. If one is awake, the other will wake up too. Their souls are so tied together, that if you put your focus on one the other will also react. I would say your best bet is to increase your connection to both.
Easier said than done as this seal is meant to keep Ahramina in check."
Jack was always up for a challenge.
"Good to know, tell Odin I will be willing to go to Asgard with him. Any time is fine, just get me those girls, please."
Azazel smiled in a particular way that got Jack's attention.
"I don't think you will have any trouble finding women to get within Asgard. Trust me."
"I will take your word for it Azazel. See you later."
Azazel waved as Jack teleported back home with Amara. In a flash, he appeared back in his house which was empty at the moment. His Father decided to go back to America, while his Mother went to see her Mother in Oz with Jannet.
He stayed behind as he had other things to take care of. After a week, he felt that he might as well get more out of his Dragon Organs so he sat down on his bed. He was focusing on changing out as many of the major glands in his body as they would have many benefits.
The downside was that he would have more draconic tendencies and that would be even more troublesome. He would just have to get a hand on his own by training his self-control more.
"Apophis, get ready to switch out more of my organs."
[What are you switching out?]
"More glands this time, my Thyroid, Thymus, and Parathyroid glands."
[Thyroid which manages several of your bodily systems, the Thymus that makes your T-Cells, and the Parathyroid for your calcium and bone structure. Yup, at this rate you are just guaranteeing you will get your dragon form fast.
Now then, abra kadabra.]
As soon as she said that, he felt his Thyroid and his four Parathyroid glands which were both in his neck start burning up. His Parathyroid which was between his lungs was already changing, but this just sped up the process.
The best part that that since he already had major Dragon Organs, the process was far smoother. He didn't even have to sleep as in a few minutes the transformations were done.
Since he just switched out a few glands, the changes would be gradual, but they would work off each other and cause the most benefits to him in the long term. When the changes were done, he rubbed his neck as he would have to wait for his body to adapt to the new draconic glands.
"That always sucks ass."
[Switch out your testicles then we will see if it is so bad.]
"Hell no, my testicles are just fine as they are now."
[If you say so.]
He ignored her as he picked up Amara, placed her on his shoulder, and walked out of his room. It was still morning and he was skipping school again. Aya and Moka had gone to school, but he did not.
He just didn't see the point so he didn't go. For now, when he went down stairs, he started to think about what he should do for the rest of the day since he was bored out of his mind. He didn't really want to start training today so he made up his mind.
"Might as well see if Jin is up for a sword fight."
He teleported to the Hero Village as other than his Father and Baraqiel, Jin could be a good sparing partner. If Jin wasn't at the Village, he would simply relax the rest of the day until Azazel got in contact with Odin.
Until then, he would see if Jin could teach him anything about swordsmanship.
(Time Skip incoming, in one or two chapters.)