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Chapter 869 Operation Hydra

There were five people sitting on that light blue, slightly transparent little boat.

Besides Frey himself, there was a burly man in wanderer's armor, two elves, one male and one female, one light and one dark, and a dark-skinned middle-aged man equipped with leather armor and a bow and arrow.

At this moment, Frey was looking down at Li You and his group below and asked a question.

His words didn't contain much hostility, but he was still wary.

After all, Li You and his group cleared out the heroic warriors in several villages and strongholds along the way, so they shouldn't be Odin's people, but whether they are allies is still hard to say.

At this moment, apart from Li You and Aige, Freya, Yuzu, and V were cleaning up the heroic spirit warriors inside the village ruins and had not yet come out, so Freya naturally remained vigilant.

On the floating ship, the dark-skinned archer and the female dark elf wielding a long staff each occupied one side of the ship's railing, protecting Frey. The dark elf even aimed her weapon at Li You and his companion below.

The archer paused slightly after seeing Li You's appearance and put down his bow.

Li You was also looking up at the God of Abundance. Aside from what he knew about Frey, the first thing that popped into his mind was a somewhat far-fetched thought.

—Hey, isn't this Agent Grant Ward from S.H.I.E.L.D.?

Li You found it somewhat amusing.

Although their appearances were quite different, the similarity in their facial features did not escape Li You's notice. However, in terms of worldview, this was clearly just a pure coincidence.

“Frey, right?” Li You looked at the ship and said, “Don’t worry, we are not your enemies.”

Frey was taken aback: "You know me? But I've never seen you before."

Li You smiled and was about to give a brief explanation when a figure emerged from the ruins of the village buildings next to him.

"...Ingve?"

Upon hearing this voice, Frey was stunned on the spot!
"Who are you……!?"

—Shortly afterward, at Frey's camp.

The campsite was set up under the thick shade of trees in a corner of the forest, and it was almost impossible to find any trace of it from the outside or from the air, making it extremely well hidden.

Meanwhile, by the campfire in the center of the camp, Freya and Frey stood facing each other, neither of them saying a word.

The siblings didn't show much joy at their long-awaited reunion; instead, they looked at each other and neither spoke for a moment.

Outside the campfire, Li You and his group of four stood scattered around, while Frey's five companions, along with a dog, stood apart, none of them looking relaxed.

...except for Li You.

Li You unceremoniously borrowed a stone platform in a corner of the camp where a map was placed, spread out a piece of paper on the platform, and began to write furiously, seemingly completely unconcerned about the situation of Freya and her brother.

Of course, this was because he knew very well that the reason the siblings were at an impasse was simply because they were both the kind of people whose only weakness was their mouths.

These two leaders of Vanaheim clearly knew that their past actions were wrong, but neither of them was willing to admit their mistakes first, so they just stood there staring at each other.

They both actually care about each other, but neither of them is willing to say it out loud.

Li You was too lazy to get involved in other people's family affairs, and he didn't intend to just wait around. Instead, he decided to plan his next course of action.

Influenced by him, Yuzu and her two companions were relatively relaxed, but Frey's companions looked rather strange.

You really don't consider yourself an outsider!

Li You completely ignored their slightly strange looks, and even looked them over in the opposite direction, pondering their strength and position.

The most conspicuous among these people was undoubtedly the wanderer, or the desert ronin, who sat by the campfire, leaning on a greatsword.

His appearance was also very characteristic of a ronin from the wilderness: tall, with a braided beard and ornaments.

He wasn't wearing a helmet, and while he exuded a powerful aura, his expression remained remarkably calm.

This is Billjill, a former member of the Wasteland Ronin, who has now decided to pledge allegiance to Frey.

Then there were the light and dark elves, the woman a dark elf and the man a light elf, both dressed in traditional elven attire.

They are Bella and Bigville, two people who should be mortal enemies by birth, but now they are a couple.

Next was the middle-aged archer, who was actually Hildisvini, Freya's boar friend, and now Frey's strategist.

Li You had heard Freya mention that after the Winter of Fimbulb arrived, she sent him back to Vanaheim.

Hildesvini remembered everything from the past, so his gaze toward Li You was the most friendly.

Finally, there was a female dwarf leaning against the furnace, watching the crowd with great interest. She held an iron hammer, and a fat hunting dog lay beside her.

This dwarf is Runda, an old friend of Brok, whose forging skills are on par with the brothers.

As for the hunting dog, it's named Herka; it's considered their mascot.

Li You's gaze swept over these individuals, while his mind briefly considered their information.

Yes, Frey's "Wanaheim Resistance" consisted of only a few people.

Li You sighed silently in his heart. Although, in terms of the game, it was probably because Saint ○ Nika didn't have enough money or time, which resulted in Vanaheim not having a decent army, Ragnarok in the game was just a minor incident, so it wasn't a big problem.

But now he has traveled through time and is facing an army of heroic spirits that will not be just a background figure like in the game.

In this situation, it's frustrating to find that you only have so few helpers.

Saint ○Nika, when you were saving money and time, did you consider the feelings of the time travelers? No, you only cared about yourself!

Fortunately, Li You could handle the military issues himself. Since the Vanaheim resistance was small, he could directly assign them tasks and put them to use.

Therefore, Li You's mind raced, and he already had some ideas.

At this moment, Freya and Frey, who had been staring blankly for a long time, finally had someone speak up.

Frey spoke first, looking at his sister and saying, "Nade... you're finally back."

Freya remained silent.

Frey's expression was also somewhat peculiar, but he still mustered his spirits and tried his best to put on the same expression as before: "...It's so good to have you back. If we join forces, we can definitely drive those immortal heroic warriors out of Vanaheim. We can fight side by side again, just like before!"

But his attitude only fueled Freya's anger: "Is this how you lead Vanaheim? With your glib tongue?"

Frey was taken aback, then his expression turned grim: "Are you accusing me? You've seen the devastation in this realm. Our people are either dead or hiding, and Vanaheim is nothing but ruins. All of this is thanks to that madman you call your husband!"

"I led the men to fight those heroic warriors and protect our people and land. What else do you expect me to do?!" Seeing that the two seemed to be at odds, the surrounding audience members' expressions changed slightly, and Hildisvini even wanted to step forward to persuade them.

However, at that moment, Li You appeared between the two of them in a flash, one step ahead of the others.

Frey: "!?"

Li You glanced at him, then at Freya, and sighed: "Can't you two be a little more honest?"

Originally, Li You really didn't intend to get involved in this family argument, but he had already drafted a rough plan of action, and the two of them were still arguing, which he couldn't stand.

Frey is one thing, but why did Freya revert to her childish temper after seeing her younger brother?

Therefore, Li You decided to act decisively and cut the Gordian knot.

He looked at Frey, who was still wary of Li You's unpredictable appearance. Li You said directly, "Frey, Freya was banished and cursed by Odin before this. Not only was she never able to leave Midgard, but she was also stripped of her Valkyrie wings and the ability to protect herself. It was only with great difficulty that these curses were lifted."

"She really hopes you can go to her and help her when she needs it most."

Frey was stunned.

Li You then turned to Freya and said, "You and your brother have fallen out because of your marriage to Odin, but I believe Freya also regrets it very much. He certainly doesn't want to lose you. But he has no idea about your situation over the years, so don't blame him."

Freya: "..."

Li You then concluded, "After all, we're siblings connected by blood. We should just speak our minds; there's absolutely no need to argue. What do you think?"

Freya and Frey both glanced at him, then looked at each other.

Frey hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm sorry, Freya, I had no idea... I thought you were dead."

He looked at Freya and sighed, "For so many years, I've regretted the terrible things I said to you when we broke up. I thought I'd never have a chance to apologize to you."

“I never thought of abandoning you. All these years, I have been grieving for you... I miss you so much.”

With tears in Frey's eyes, Freya sensed his sincerity and, without hesitation, gave her brother a tight hug: "...I missed you too, Ingvi."

The siblings, who had been separated for a long time, finally reconciled at this moment.

Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Li You naturally gave the siblings some time to confide in each other, so he waited a full minute and twenty seconds before pulling Frey to his stone platform: "Alright, now let's get down to business."

Frey paused, but Freya arrived at that moment and nodded in agreement: "It's time to get down to business. Ingvi, how are our people doing now?"

Frey hadn't quite recovered from the emotions he'd just been feeling, and there were even tear stains on his face, but he quickly composed himself and got back into professional mode.

“Our people suffered heavy casualties under the attack of the heroic warriors. After repelling the first large-scale attack of Odin’s army, I scattered the rest of my people into the depths of the jungle.”

"Even though Odin's army of spirits is immortal, they cannot find any hidden settlements in our jungle, so they have nothing to worry about."

"But as you've seen, Vanaheim is in a terrible state. Not only is it a mess, but most of the area has been occupied by Heroic Spirits. Even if these guys are dead, their souls are immortal. We simply can't outlast them and can only resort to guerrilla warfare."

"So when I heard today that a group of outsiders had come to Vanaheim and were attacking the camp of the heroic soldiers, I immediately took people over to check the situation, and that's how I ran into you."

Freya nodded and said, "I have a general understanding of the situation in Vanaheim, and it is indeed not optimistic."

"However, a turning point has arrived. In order to lift the curse on me, we killed many heroic warriors, including Captain Fisk. Odin's power in Vanaheim has been dealt a blow, and we can now press our advantage."

Frey also showed a look of surprise: "You took care of Fisk? That's great, that guy was really tough to deal with."

"But it's too difficult to retaliate. Odin can soon redeploy these dead armies back to Vanaheim."

Freya shook her head: "No, you don't know. Heimdall is dead, and Fisk and the heroic warriors we dealt with were also destroyed along with their souls."

"So now, it's not so simple for Odin to mobilize the army of heroes or find a leader among them who can stand alone. This is the time for us to strike back!"

Frey was truly shocked: "Heimdall is dead? And Fisk too? This..."

He wanted to ask what was going on, but Li You had already raised his hand and summoned the Undying Dragon.

When the small but terrifying black dragon appeared, coiled around Li You's arm, and climbed onto his shoulder, Frey was so startled that he involuntarily shuddered.

“This is… I understand now, no wonder.”

He abandoned his casual attitude and gave Li You a deep look: "This is your friend, right? Nad? I didn't expect her to have such powerful strength."

"Since she trusts you, then I trust you too. May I ask your advice...?"

Li You smiled and took over the conversation without hesitation: "My name is Li You. I am Freya's friend and your ally. We have a common goal: to defeat Odin at Ragnarok."

"Freya and I have already made a plan. We will deal with the heroic soldiers in Vanaheim first, and then you will take on your mission to go to Alfheim to unite the light elves and dark elves and get them to join our alliance."

Frey was stunned: "The Allied Forces?"

“That’s right, an allied force, an allied force of all those within the Nine Realms who are willing to rebel against Odin.” Li You smiled, his tone calm yet somehow inspiring confidence.

Frey looked at him, then at Freya, who nodded earnestly at him.

Frey didn't say much more: "Alright, no problem. The elves of Alfheim should still remember me. As soon as the Vanaheim problem is solved, I'll set off for that land immediately, and Bella and Bigville can come with me."

Li You nodded: "Alright! Then this mission is yours. As for Vanaheim, have your comrades prepare. We'll launch a counterattack immediately!"

Frey paused, realizing he was having trouble keeping up with the man in front of him, and with his sister's train of thought: "So fast?"

Freya said, "We have already cleared out many of the heroic soldiers who were entrenched in Vanaheim, and annihilated their souls as well."

“Odin is not a fool. He will definitely shrink the army and hold it in one place, or simply withdraw most of his troops back to Asgard.”

"In either case, it's clear that we need to catch these heroic soldiers off guard before he completes his deployment."

Frey finally realized what was happening and nodded vigorously: "Okay, no problem!"

It wasn't that he wasn't quick-witted, but rather that he had received so much information in a short period of time since Li You spoke that he was a little overwhelmed.

After figuring it out, Frey couldn't help but get excited: "Indeed, there aren't many opportunities to permanently eliminate Odin's army. We have to hurry."

"By the way, should we give this operation a code name? You see, that way, when the bards sing about it in the future, it'll be easier to tell this story to others!"

Li You laughed when he heard this, then remembered something and his playful side emerged: "In that case, why don't we call Hydra to take action? Hydra is a great sea serpent in Greek mythology."

“Operation Hydra…” Frey pondered for a moment, then his eyes lit up. “I think that’s a good name! Let’s call it that!”

(End of this chapter)