The way of Heaven is constant; it does not exist for Yao nor perish for Jie.
No one is indispensable in this World; it continues to operate normally without anyone.
Just as Rimuru was devouring the Mind Stone and falling into an illusion, the Nine Realms once again became turbulent.
Svartalfheim.
The Dark Elves' kingdom.
Kurze bowed deeply before Malekith, saying, "Great King, your subordinate has already sensed the resurgence of dark power. The once-in-ten-thousand-years alignment of the Nine Realms is approaching, and the time has come to reclaim our clan's supreme treasure, the Aether Particle, and to return the Nine Realms to darkness!"
Malekith hadn't spoken yet, but Kors spoke first.
"The time for the Nine Realms' alignment is indeed approaching. You sensed it, I sensed it, we all sensed it!"
"But King Rimuru is in Jotunheim. She is a great existence comparable to Odin in his prime. Even if we hold the Aether Particle, we may not be able to defeat her. With her there, do you dare to plunge the Nine Realms back into darkness?"
With her there, do you dare to plunge the Nine Realms back into darkness?
Saying this, Kors was also exceptionally sad.
Ten thousand years! The Dark Elves had been in decline for too long!
With darkness approaching and the Nine Realms about to align, the Dark Elves' power was about to reach its peak. This should have been an excellent opportunity for the Dark Elves to rise again.
But precisely because of Rimuru's existence, the Dark Elves dared not make any moves.
Ten thousand years ago, the Nine Realms were aligned, and the Dark Elves were on the verge of success.
Who knew that the other eight realms, led by Asgard, would unite under Bor, Odin's father, and even seize their supreme treasure, the Aether Particle?
As a result, all of the Dark Elves' schemes failed, and their clansmen were almost completely wiped out.
Even those who didn't die fell into a long slumber!
The Dark Elves' reawakening was a recent event.
Odin, King of the Gods, was old and frail, and the crown prince Thor was just a young lad. This was an excellent opportunity for the Dark Elves to rise!
Who knew that a monster-like King Rimuru would appear in Jotunheim!
She made a stunning debut at the coronation ceremony.
During the battle in New York, she saved the residents of the entire city from a nuclear explosion, which was simply unimaginable!
Kurze was furious and rebuked, "Kors, have you been scared out of your wits by Rimuru? Coward, you are unworthy to assist the great King!"
Kors also became angry, "Kurze, what's the use of temporary bravery? Do you want to wipe out the Dark Elves? Can we defeat Rimuru just by holding the Aether Particle? Don't forget, there's also Odin in the Nine Realms. He's not dead yet!"
"I—"
Kurze's pale face flushed, and he stammered, unable to speak.
King Rimuru was like a giant mountain pressing down on Svartalfheim, making them feel almost suffocated.
She was too strong!
So strong that people didn't even dare to provoke her!
Moreover, there was still the old man Odin in the Nine Realms.
Who could withstand the two of them, one old and one young, working together?
"Report!"
Just then, a Dark Elf rushed in.
"Reporting to my King, Thanos's envoy, Ebony Maw, has arrived!"
A change finally appeared on Malekith's expressionless face, "Whose envoy did you say?"
The guard said, "Ebony Maw, who claims to be Thanos's envoy!"
All sorts of thoughts raced through Malekith's mind. Svartalfheim had no dealings with that mad Titan.
Of course, they didn't want to have any dealings!
This scoundrel was not only powerful but also exceptionally barbaric.
Wherever he went, there was bloodshed.
On countless Planets he visited, half the population was slaughtered, regardless of social status, male or female!
He simply had no reason!
In the Universe, it wasn't that no one sought revenge.
But years passed, and Thanos was still alive and well, and his reputation grew.
The mad Titan Thanos not only had the Black Order, top-tier enforcers, but also cannon fodder troops like the Chitauri and Outriders. His power was astonishingly vast.
He was even hailed as the "Invisible Fourth Empire" in the Universe!
Could Thanos have set his sights on Svartalfheim?
At this thought, Malekith immediately became nervous.
Having been defeated ten thousand years ago, there were too few surviving Dark Elves. How could they withstand Thanos's torment?
If half of them were slaughtered again, the Dark Elves might well be on the verge of extinction!
Damn it!
Malekith, who was usually calm, felt agitated, even anxious.
But soon, he felt something was off.
Thanos was not a reasonable person, and Ebony Maw was his top general. Sending him here as an envoy—
Was Thanos here to reason with him?
"Show him in!"
The guard replied, "Yes!"
Soon, Ebony Maw, who moved with extraordinary gentility, was led into the palace.
Ebony Maw performed a very gentlemanly bow before Malekith. Every movement was exceptionally aristocratic, without the slightest flaw.
"Ebony Maw, on behalf of my Master Thanos, greets the great King of the Dark Elves!"
But none of the Dark Elves relaxed their guard in the slightest. Ebony Maw's telekinesis was renowned throughout the Universe.
Moreover, one must consider the Master of the dog!
Malekith said, "Speak directly. What did Thanos send you here for?"
Ebony Maw smiled, "The once-in-ten-thousand-years alignment of the Nine Realms is about to arrive. Gentlemen, you seem very troubled, don't you? Is it because of Rimuru? You have been scared out of your wits by her!"
Kurze angrily rebuked, "How dare you, Ebony Maw! Why do the affairs of our clan require an outsider like you to interfere!"
Ebony Maw respectfully said, "I apologize, I meant no offense. King Rimuru's power is absolute, and even my Master is extremely troubled by her. I have come with sincerity. To show my sincerity, I will first tell everyone a secret: King Rimuru should be in a deep slumber right now!"
What?
All the Elves in the Dark Kingdom were stunned by this news.
Surprised, delighted, and suspicious!
Is it true? Is it false?
Malekith also became unsettled, "Where did you get this information?"
Ebony Maw said, "Reporting to the Dark Elf King, with your intelligence capabilities, you must know that King Rimuru possesses a super invincible Devour magic—"
As Ebony Maw spoke eloquently, everyone nodded.
In the battle of Asgard, Rimuru devoured Fire King Surtur, and then, in Surtur's form, defeated Laufey, who possessed the casket of ancient winters.
This could be said to be Rimuru's most famous battle, and it had long been widely spread throughout the Nine Realms, with few not knowing about it.
Ebony Maw smiled mysteriously, "In Midgard, during the New York battle, my Master gave King Rimuru a delicacy—the Mind Stone. At this moment, King Rimuru should be enjoying that delicacy!"
"Mind Stone, delicacy?"
The Dark Elves were bewildered. What was this about?
Ebony Maw said impolitely, "The Dark Elf race has been dormant for too long, and your information is too outdated. You don't even know about the Infinity Stones. In the past, Odin collected them—"
As Ebony Maw narrated, the eyes of the Dark Elves gleamed.
The Infinity Stones, which represent the rules of the Universe, and the Aether Particle is one of them. Their clan's supreme treasure actually has such a grand origin—
At the same time, everyone was greatly shocked. Thanos truly had a grand scheme.
He casually used a trick to deliver a treasure comparable to the Aether Particle into Rimuru's hands, thereby scheming against a Universe overlord comparable to Odin in his prime.
Impressive!
The Dark Elves secretly became more vigilant, raising their assessment of Thanos's danger by several levels.
Malekith said, "Rimuru is unfathomable, and her Devour magic is even more miraculous. Is Thanos not afraid that the Mind Stone will be lost forever?"
"Hahahahaha!"
Hearing Malekith's words, Ebony Maw laughed loudly, "Great King of the Dark Elves, you overestimate Rimuru too much. She is strong, and her Devour magic is miraculous. But the Mind Stone, this is the manifestation of the Universe's rules, how can it be easily destroyed?"
"Why didn't Bor destroy your clan's Aether Particle back then?"
Hearing Ebony Maw's words, everyone also started laughing.
Yes, indeed. This level of treasure is something they can't even comprehend.
Rimuru is strong, but her strength is limited compared to them. To destroy the Mind Stone, hehe!
Ebony Maw said, "One Odin in the Nine Realms is enough; we don't need a new, vigorous overlord like Rimuru. Her existence is too much of an eyesore. Does the Dark Elf King agree?"
Malekith laughed heartily, "I couldn't agree more!"
Ebony Maw applauded, "Very good, then we have ample reasons for cooperation. Also, I have good news for everyone: we have visited Queen Sindr of Muspelheim and Troll King Yurick!"
What?
Hearing Ebony Maw's words, Malekith was stunned.
Thanos truly had a grand scheme. Was he planning to instigate a Nine Realms War?
Malekith felt very uncomfortable. The Nine Realms belonged to the people of the Nine Realms, but he could not refuse!
Malekith said, "Happy cooperation!"
Ebony Maw said, "Happy cooperation!"
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