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Chapter 24 - Chapter 24: Cold and Hot in the Dark

Aphrodite: Cheers!

*The whole group is shown celebrating with Balder*

Shu: We did it!

All: Yes!

Eden: *Think* I'm getting closer and closer grandpa, I got it *Smile*

*Everyone is surprised to see Eden*

Eden: Huh? What's wrong?

Aphrodite: It's the first time you've really smiled...

Eden: What do you mean? I always smile the same

Aphrodite: Yes, but there's something different about the way you've done it today

Eden: I don't know what you're saying, maybe they've just gotten confused

Aphrodite: It may be...

Eden: Let the party continue!

All: Yes!

*The night passes and the whole group is shown asleep in the living room*

Eden: Are you leaving yet?

Balder: Eden, so you're still awake

Eden: Yes, I was also planning to leave a little early, shall I accompany you?

Balder: Okay

*Balder and Eden leave the place*

Eden: Can I ask you a question?

Balder: What's going on?

Eden: What is your relationship with Aphrodite?

Balder: *Blushes* Huh? Why do you ask?

Eden: *Smiles* It seems that I wasn't wrong, you blushed and everything

Balder: Whatever you're thinking, you're wrong. Aphrodite and I are just old friends

Eden: Really? Well, it doesn't seem like they're just friends

Balder: What do you mean?

Eden: It's true that I've only known her for a short time, but when she's with you that old woman seems like a very different person. It could be said that when he is with you, he gives off an aura full of love

Balder: You're wrong, I don't think she feels that way towards me

Eden: I think even a blind man would see it. So, you better take care of my teacher, got it?

Balder: yes, yes, whatever you say

Eden: Well, I'll stay here. See you another day

Balder. Goodbye

*The great castle of Asgard is shown*

Guard: What do you need, boy?

Eden: I come in search of Lord Odin

Guard: Do you have any invitations?

Eden: Yes

*Eden delivers a letter to the guard*

Guard: Forward

*Eden enters the castle*

Bragi: Be welcome child

Eden: Who are you?

Bragi: I was the one who sent you the invitation personally, my name is Bragi and I am the god of poetry

Eden: So, it was you, why did you bring me here?

Bragi: I need your power, Vorathrax

Eden: Vorathrax? Who are you talking to?

*Flashback*

Narrator: Thousands of years ago, at the beginning of the creation of the world. The creator god created a firstborn heaven and hell. Where the angels and demons would meet respectively. Heaven, where souls would rest after having fulfilled their respective task in the world, and hell, where those souls who lost their way despite the multiple opportunities given would be found. Among the strongest demons were: The king of demons, the 7 demons of sin and a small demon called Vorathrax, who was locked up during the Millennial War, and was never heard from again, but it was said that, if he released his true power, he could reach the demon king or even surpass him.

*Eden's body begins to expel a gigantic aura*

*The devil is shown smiling*

Vorathrax: Hahahaha. I didn't think a god would remember my name

Eden: *Think* This is bad... I feel a gigantic power, but I can't control my body

*The cry of two birds is heard*

Bragi: What?

Munin and Hugin: Stop right now, Bragi

*Odin is shown behind Eden*

*Eden's aura evaporates*

Eden: Is this the power of the board of gods? You're really scary

Eden: *Think* I didn't even see it coming

Odin: You'd better stop Bragi, or else you'll be considered a traitor

Bragi: I'm sorry, father

Odin: And you, boy, what are you doing here?

Eden: He had received an invitation from his son

Odin: I see, I'm sorry that my son caused so much discomfort. If you want, you can stay there. We have important issues to attend to

Eden: Can I ask you a question?

Odin: What's going on?

Eden: You already knew about this, didn't you?

Odin: Yes, since Zeus told me about you, but you have Shun to thank for not having your head cut off yet. You're only here because of him

Eden: I understand, thank you for answering my question

*Odin and Bragi vanish among ravens' feathers*

Eden: So, what do I do now?

*Nai and Sara are shown arriving together*

Eden: *Think* Those two together?

*Eden follows them until they reach a gigantic library*

Nai: You don't need to hide, demon, you're very loud

Eden: I knew that hiding just wouldn't do you any good

Nai: Can you tell why you follow us?

Eden: That you're both together seems suspicious to me

Sara: Don't worry, I just asked him to accompany me because there have been many murders these days

Eden: Murders? What are they talking about?

Nai: Sara!

Sara: Sorry, I shouldn't have said that

Nai: It's none of your business, these are things that will be solved soon

Eden: I doubt it...

Nai: Huh? It seems that you know something. Are you part of those murderers?

Eden: No, but I've already faced them. They're ruthless monsters, I doubt they'll stop until they get what they want

Nai: I doubt they will succeed, the nine worlds are protected by Odin, Thor and other very powerful gods

Eden: I don't think they can stop them, if he's here... *Eden begins to tremble*

Nai: Him? Who are you talking about?

Eden: The leader of Black Lights

*The leader is shown sitting on a throne*

Nai: Nonsense, Odin is a rank deity, it's very difficult to surpass him

Eden: I don't know what rank he's ranked in, but he's certainly right up there with Shun

*A shocked face of Sara and Nai is shown*

Sara: It can't be...

*Odin is shown on his throne thinking*

Odin: *Think* It's been many years since that fight against Ymir. Has all this really been worth it? The last thing left will be that...

*The interior of a gigantic tree with two very extensive roots is shown*

Odin: *Think* They are

*Infinite void shown*

Narrator: Many years ago, there was nothing, this void was known as Ginnungagap, however, this was not all that was there, but it was the void between the two opposing firstborn forces, the frost in Niflheim and the fire in Muspelheim, the clash of both opposing forces caused this frost so frozen to melt and generate droplets known as eitr, as a result of these drops, the king of the Jötun, Ymir, was born. Which to survive fed on the four rivers of the milk of the great cosmic cow. The actions of these two led to the birth of the first gods, up to the three great ones: Vili, Odin and Ve.

Vili: Can we know what you're saying, brother?

Odin: Just as you heard, we have to finish off Ymir

Go: That's very dangerous. Ymir is a firstborn being, much stronger than the three of them put together

Odin: You're wrong, Go. He is stronger than the three of us separately, but if we unite, we can take him down

Vili: I'm not sure, but why would we?

Odin: If we allow Ymir to continue to rule Yggdrasil, we will never progress. If we can defeat them, we can create a world where the three of us rule, a better world with many new beings

Watch: *Smile* Possibly one of the three will die, but I trust you, I know that your ideas are never wrong. I'm in

*Go place your hand in the middle*

Vili: If anyone survives, promise to create a better world *Place your hand*

Odin: I promise *Place your hand* No matter what happens, I will not allow Ymir to continue ruling in the Yggdrasil, at all costs

All: For a Better World

*All three smile*

*Ve's body is shown crushed by Ymir's fist*

*Odin is shown overwhelmed and trembling*

Vili: What are you doing, Odin?! React at once!

*Odin opens his eyes*

Vili: Ve wouldn't like you to be like this, we can't stop until we have strength left

*Odin clenches his fist and begins to bleed his hand*

Odin: Yes...

Ymir: What did you think they were going to do against me? His father was also insolent in fighting against me. You guys don't even come close to Bor's heels

Odin: Remove his name from your filthy mouth Ymir!

*Odin launches the attack at high-speed managing to slash Ymir's skin*

Ymir: Damn!

*Many spikes come out of the ground towards Odin*

Odin: Damn him

*Odin is shown unharmed*

Odin: Vili

Vili: *Smile* Finish him off, little brother

*Vili falls and an ice spike is shown that completely pierced him*

Odin: Vili... See... Father... Ymir!

*Odin begins to expel a dark aura*

Odin: I will kill you!

*Time passes and Ymir's body is shown on the ground*

Odin: I did it...

Narrator: After defeating the first giant, Odin created several things with his remains. With Ymir's flesh, Odin created Midgard, the home of humans. From their blood and sweat, rivers and lakes were created. With its skull the celestial vault was created, which was connected at four points by four dwarfs: Nordi, Sudri, Austri and Vestri. After using all this and more for his creation, Odin gave life to an Ash and an Elm, to which he gave several qualities and gave them a name Ask (the first man) and Embla (the first woman)

*Back to the present*

Odin: *Think* Did I do the right thing Vili, Go?

*Hemord and Bragi's surprised faces shown*

Hemord and Bragi: Balder is going to die?!