Chapter 225 Star Map Acquired
The battle lasted for over two hours, and it was almost noon.
Although Thor lost and was very dissatisfied, he didn't say much and prepared to invite Finney to lunch.
The Asgardian people around quickly learned of the battle's outcome. Although some were unwilling to believe that Thor had lost, most accepted the result after witnessing Finney's terrifying 'explosive magic'.
After all, Thor was just a prince and still young. If Finney had defeated Odin in the battle, that would have been a major event that would have shaken Asgard and even the entire Nine Realms.
Even so, it was conceivable that the name Finney Hellscythe would once again spread throughout Asgard, though it was uncertain whether he would be known as a knight again.
Asgardian Royal Palace!
Although there were only six people, Thor ordered a huge table of food, filling the long table several meters long. He truly was the foolish son of a wealthy family.
The group sat together, eating and discussing the battle they had just fought.
"How did you fly?"
Fandral asked Finney curiously. Finney's skillful use of flight techniques had been a major factor in his victory.
"It's a magic called 'Flight Technique.' It allows me to control the energy around my body and achieve flight!"
Finney explained simply.
"Mjolnir can fly too!"
Thor retorted, unconvinced. During the battle, he had indeed caught up with Finney a few times with Mjolnir, though most of the time he was being kited.
"Speaking of which, what was with that look you had just had?"
Sif looked at Thor curiously. They had fought alongside Thor for so many years and had almost never seen him with such a piercing gaze.
"I'm not quite sure either!"
Thor shook his head, somewhat confused, and looked at Finney before saying, "It's just that I suddenly felt a power surging from my body."
Finney was slightly taken aback, looking at the bewildered Thor, wondering if Odin had secretly helped him.
After all, if awakening divine power were so easy, Thor wouldn't be 1,500 years old and still only able to generate electricity with Mjolnir.
Moreover, if Thor had truly awakened the power of Thor, he probably wouldn't be able to defeat him, but his previous state seemed to be only a semi-awakened state.
That's why he had this thought.
This was Asgard, Odin's territory, and Finney didn't know much about Odin's power, so it wasn't impossible that he secretly wanted to help his son win the battle.
Finney secretly and maliciously speculated about this possibility in his heart, but said aloud, "Actually, you should study this more. I feel that this is your true power."
Thor couldn't help but nod. In that state, he did indeed feel an unprecedented power, but it was a pity that he almost won the battle.
Thinking of this, Thor looked at Finney again and suddenly said, "I'll definitely win next time!"
"Anytime you're welcome to challenge me!"
Finney raised an eyebrow, secretly hoping Thor would challenge him more often.
In that sparring match just now, after defeating Thor, he gained a full thirty experience points, equivalent to almost a month's worth of training. If he could gain that much every day, he'd be able to draw for the ninth time in no time.
However, he also knew that this was just wishful thinking. First, Thor couldn't maintain that level of strength indefinitely, and second, if Thor were even slightly stronger, he might not be able to win.
Even if he didn't gain as much experience next time, Thor's strength would definitely not be inferior to the Warriors Three.
After a satisfying meal, Finney dragged his somewhat tired body to the library in the afternoon, while Thor joined the Warriors Three's training to prepare for the next battle.
On the way to the library, Finney noticed many people discussing the morning's battle. At this moment, he truly became famous in Asgard.
Besides defeating Thor, it was also related to his powerful 'explosive magic,' the terrifying crimson magic circle leaving a deep impression on the spectators.
However, although there were quite a few spectators, it wasn't many compared to the entire Asgard, and not everyone recognized his appearance, so there were no unusual situations along the way.
Time always slips away silently.
In the blink of an eye, Finney had been in Asgard for over a week, and today, he finally received notification that the star map Odin had sent to find for him had been brought back.
Finney eagerly found Frigga and saw the star map in her hand.
"It collects the coordinates and information of almost all existing cosmic civilizations in the universe, and also marks those as dangerous zones."
Frigga opened the star map, demonstrated its operation to Finney, and then handed it to him.
"Thank you so much!"
Finney happily accepted it and immediately began to examine the star map.
Although it was an interstellar map, it was actually a small, exquisitely crafted circular device. When opened, it would unfold flat, densely covered with numerous markings.
"Thank you so much!"
After studying it for a while, Finney couldn't help but thank him again. Although the device seemed simple in function, judging from the information stored within, it had taken a great deal of effort.
"I'm glad you're satisfied."
Frigga smiled. She had heard many rumors about Finney these past few days, and as Odin's closest confidante, she knew some of Odin's thoughts, which was why she treated Finney this way.
"Very satisfied!"
Finney nodded, then looked at the star map again. Logically, now that he had the star map, his goal was achieved, and he could go back immediately. However, he didn't want to return to Earth so soon. So, after looking at Frigga, he said,
"I want to learn more about Asgard, and then visit the other realms after a while, is that alright?"
"Of course!"
Frigga agreed without hesitation, then looked at Finney and said, "However, because of some problems with the Rainbow Bridge, the other realms aren't very safe right now. You'd better stay in Asgard for a while longer."
"Okay!"
Finney nodded. With his current strength, there weren't many beings in the Nine Realms that could threaten him. However, Frigga was just concerned, and there was no need to argue with her.
For the next period, Finney had a very fulfilling time in Asgard. He would stroll around and read books in the mornings, spar with Thor or the Warriors Three in the afternoons, and be dragged to banquets in the evenings.
However, this kind of life didn't last long. Soon, news of war came again, and Thor and the Warriors Three were to be sent out to quell the conflict.
Finney was conflicted upon hearing the news, wondering whether he should go along.
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