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Chapter 897 The Peace Council is Established, Ushering in a New Era for the Nine Realms

While Li You was dealing with Ragnarok, Freya had already concluded a brief post-war meeting.

After that, the Nine Realms Alliance disbanded on the spot, and the various races that made up the alliance returned to their respective kingdoms in an orderly manner through the still-open temple portal.

At this moment, only Li You and his group remained on the desolate post-war ruins of Asgard.

For Tyrell, Freya, and the others, the general direction had been arranged, but there were still things that needed to be dealt with.

For example, the group of people who were startled by Li You's commotion came over to inquire about the situation.

They all breathed a sigh of relief after receiving news that Ragnarok had returned to the vortex of the world, had lost its power, and would not cause a riot.

Before the war, Li You had also mentioned how to deal with Ragnarok after the war. At that time, he was not sure about the future development, so he did not make any promises.

Now that they know this problem has been perfectly solved, the gods who have witnessed the power of Ragnarok are relieved.

Afterwards, Freya briefly explained to Li You the content discussed in the meeting.

As they had envisioned before the war, the leaders of various kingdoms in the Nine Realms had all agreed to the idea of ​​forming a peace council, although the specific charter would naturally require further discussion before it could be decided.

Li You had anticipated this. In the game, after Ragnarok, Freya and Kratos spent some time thoroughly eliminating the remaining forces that had fallen into the Nine Realms when Asgard was shattered.

At the same time, they also dealt with the new Valkyrie, Gnar, who remained loyal to Odin, and Freya then decided to form a council, which received support from all sides of the Nine Realms.

However, although Kratos was very active in purging the remnants of Asgard, he had not yet decided to join Freya's Peace Council by the timeline of the Valhalla DLC.

Because Kratos was well aware of the sins he had committed in the past and knew that he was definitely not a benevolent god, he still had reservations about holding a high position in the new Council of the Nine Realms.

It wasn't until Kratos broke through Valhalla and, with Tyr's help, completely reconciled with his past self that he finally accepted Freya's invitation and became one of the leaders of the new order of the Nine Realms after Ragnarok.

In this world, Kratos, having seen the triptych left by Faye beforehand, decided to participate in the Ragnarok war, but he clearly still had doubts about joining the Peace Council.

Therefore, Li You guessed that Kratos in this world would probably go through the same thing, but that wouldn't be a bad thing, so Li You wasn't worried about him.

But that's a story for another time. At this moment, Freya brought it up because she wanted an answer from Li You.

The answer to whether he is willing to join the Peace Council.

Yes, Freya in this world not only extended invitations to Kratos and Tyr, but also to Li You, wanting him to join the Peace Council and become a top-ranking member.

This was something Freya had mentioned to them during a brief discussion before the war, and Li You had politely declined at the time, but who would have thought that Freya hadn't given up.

Li You was also somewhat helpless, and this time he made his point more clearly: "I am very grateful for your trust and kindness, but I am a wanderer by nature and will not stay in this land for long. Now that Ragnarok has ended and things here are settled, it is about time for me to leave."

"Instead of me, you should try to persuade Kratos to join the council first."

However, Freya already had a plan, saying, "As for Kratos, I will of course try to persuade him again later. He is the general who commands the allied forces, and in the Nine Realms after Ragnarok, his prestige is almost unmatched, perhaps only... you."

Freya seemed quite determined, and genuinely had her own ideas: "I know you want to leave, and I have no intention of binding you here. All I want is for you to leave your mark on the council."

Li You immediately understood: "You mean, I just need to be listed as a member to show that I'm also a member of the council?"

Freya nodded: "You controlled Ragnarok to break through the walls of Asgard and defeated Odin in a direct confrontation. Now the Nine Realms' alliance remembers your name. If a god like you doesn't join, the Peace Council's appeal will be greatly reduced."

That makes perfect sense. Li You refused earlier because he hadn't planned to make such a big splash during Ragnarok, but Odin came along and caused trouble.

Now, he does indeed have a need to be listed in parliament.

Freya added, "Furthermore, Tyr also plans to travel far away after this, but he will also join the council under his own name, for the same reason I advised you."

Without her needing to say anything more, Li You nodded: "No problem, I just didn't think about it carefully, it is indeed necessary."

Seeing that he readily agreed, Freya smiled and said, "Thank you, my friend. I'll discuss it with you later. I'm going to talk to Kratos now."

Li You herself had no objections, but she didn't think she would succeed this time.

Kratos, Atreus, and Angleboda weren't there. They seemed to have something to say, so they found a secluded spot to talk.

Freya didn't interrupt them, waiting quietly for them to finish their conversation before stepping forward to chat.

Li You didn't pay attention to those things, although he roughly knew what Kratos and the other two were talking about.

His gaze, however, was now fixed on the mother and daughter on the other side—the goddess Sif and her child, Slud.

Sif and her mother were sitting by the big wooden house. Slud was still young and not as knowledgeable as Atreus. Having experienced such a sudden change, she was quite lost and silently cried while holding her mother.

Sif gently stroked her red hair and let out a soft sigh until Li You came to them.

Sif naturally knew Li You's identity. Her expression changed slightly. She patted Slud and pulled her to her feet.

“…Thank you for your previous help and for your magnanimity.” Sif said to Li You solemnly, “And thank you for saving Thor.”

Li You waved his hand: "No need to be so formal. We were just helping each other before. Besides, Thor and I got along fairly well in Valhalla, so we could be considered friends. Since he's willing to turn back, I'm willing to give him a hand."

Sif lowered her head slightly and said nothing more.

By this time, she already knew that the person who had contacted her before the war through the bio-tears was Li You.

At that time, Thor was still imprisoned by Odin. Sif wanted to go to the dungeon to find him, but Li You stopped her.

Then, Li You used the ability of the bio-tear to help her contact Thor.

Needless to say, the couple Thor and Sif in this world were disappointed in Odin much earlier than in the game.

Since Li You's encounter with Thor in Valhalla, it was as if a seed had been planted in Thor's heart.

As Thor and Odin spent time together, this seed continued to sprout and grow. Odin's various actions made Thor feel increasingly disheartened, to the point that he did not hesitate to thwart his father's plans and conspired with his wife to use the Atreus affair to test Odin's heart.

But Odin disappointed them.

So from then on, Thor's goal became protecting his family, rather than serving Odin.

Of course, Li You, who had read the game's storyline beforehand, knew that if Thor chose to defy Odin, Odin would kill him.

He had mentioned this matter cryptically after contacting Thor in the dungeon, and suggested that, just in case, the Imitation Tear could impersonate Thor.

But Saul refused.

Odin was, after all, his biological father, and Thor had to face the moment when he parted ways with his father.

Having learned quite a bit about Thor, Li You knew that Thor had actually developed a death wish. He was willing to use his own life as a bargaining chip, betting that Odin still had family and blood relatives in his heart.

Although Thor himself knew that the odds of winning the gamble were extremely slim, if Odin really chose to kill him, then all of Thor's feelings for his father would vanish.

As for his own life, Thor didn't care that much, after all, he knew how much innocent blood was on his hands.

If he had died at Odin's hands, surely at least his wife and daughters would have been accepted by the allied forces?

Li You saw through his thoughts at the time, but didn't try to persuade him further, after all, Thor wasn't someone who could be easily convinced.

Li You's solution was to obtain the giants' soul beads from Atreus and Angorboda and give them to Tyr, hoping he would be more vigilant during Ragnarok.

Sif didn't know the details of these things at the time, but now she knows them all from Tyr, which is why she is grateful to Li You.

Thor, the god of thunder and giant slayer, had his physical body and divine power destroyed by his own father, but his soul was preserved.

Thor can be reborn if he finds a suitable body, but it will be difficult for him to regain the overwhelming power he once possessed.

Sif didn't care about any of that; all she wanted was for Thor to come back.

Li You then told her, "I can help Thor reshape his body. Even if he wants to be exactly the same as before, it's no problem. But the new body will be weak for him."

"In return, I want you to join the Nine Realms Council and make amends for your past actions in the future."

Regarding this condition, Li You had already discussed it with the giant survivor when he borrowed the Soul Bead from Angorboda. After all, no one could forgive Thor's atrocities on behalf of the giants, even though Thor had only ever been used by Odin as a tool for killing.

Therefore, Li You still adheres to his consistent principle: it is acceptable to clear one's name, but only if one genuinely recognizes one's mistakes and makes amends for past crimes as much as possible.

If Thor or Sif are unwilling, Li You will not help Thor rebuild his body, and will also banish their family from the Nine Realms.

Considering Thor's past deeds, this treatment was already quite fair to them. Sif, however, agreed without hesitation: "No problem!"

“Although Thor is now just a soul, I can sense his thoughts. And he had already shared similar ideas with me before this.”

She then looked at Slud beside her, "As for us... Slud has always wanted to become a Valkyrie, and we originally planned to join the Council."

Li You didn't say much, he just nodded slightly.

"In that case, I will contact you later. In the meantime, you should clean up the battlefield in Asgard. Freya will also send people to help."

Sif nodded repeatedly in agreement. Although she didn't know the reason, she acted particularly submissive in front of Li You, not daring to show any other emotions.

Li You didn't bother to find out why. Anyway, Sif was indeed a goddess who knew when to advance and retreat and was sensible. She also had at least some kindness in her heart, so Li You wouldn't cause her any trouble.

He was about to leave when Sif called him back.

"Please wait a moment."

Then, Sif actually took out a short-handled one-handed hammer, which was covered with runes and had faint lightning flashes. What else could it be but Mjolnir?

Li You was taken aback, and then he heard Sif say, "You must know very well that this is Thor's weapon, Mjolnir. Tyr returned it to us, but it is stained with too much innocent blood. I think it would be better if you kept it."

Li You looked at her: "Is this your idea, or Thor's plan?"

Sif answered truthfully: "Thor told me before that if he dies, or Odin fails, then I should give Mjolnir to you."

"Although his soul is still here, this weapon symbolizes his past, and he does not wish to continue possessing it, so please take it."

Li You recalled that in the game, Thor died, and Mjolnir was found by Slud after the ending and became her weapon, which can be regarded as a kind of inheritance.

Of course, as Sif said, Mjolnir actually represents Thor's less-than-honorable past. In the game, Thor died, which is fine, since in Norse mythology, daughters don't have to pay for their fathers' debts. But now Thor is alive, and he himself doesn't want to continue wielding this hammer.

So, although Li You originally had no intention of taking Mjolnir, since the Thor family offered it to him, he accepted it without hesitation.

After saying goodbye to Sif and her daughter, Li You ran into Tyr again, or rather, Tyr had been waiting for him all along.

"Li You, you deserve immense credit for our victory this time," Tyr praised without reservation. "Even I never imagined that we could defeat Odin while protecting Asgard. The safety of this kingdom and its countless inhabitants is all thanks to you."

Li You simply smiled and said, "My starting point was just to protect more of my comrades."

Tyr knew Li You was telling the truth, so he didn't dwell on the matter and simply said, "In any case, the fact that you actually saved Asgard will not change. So I think this matter should be left to you to handle."

As he spoke, he handed over a pale gold cane.

Li You: "..."

Good heavens, first Mjolnir, and now Gungnir.

He hadn't really intended to take these artifacts, but now, these two most famous weapons from Norse mythology have come to him on their own.

After thinking it over, Li You realized there was no need to be polite with Tyr, so he simply accepted it.

Gungnir is no less powerful than Mjolnir. Although Li You may not be able to use it, his companions might be able to make good use of it.

After putting away Gungnir, Li You chatted with Tyr for a few more minutes, briefly mentioning his plans for the future.

Tyr then said that he knew what Kratos was struggling with and that he planned to take Kratos to Valhalla. According to him, if everything went smoothly, the problem could be resolved in half a month.

Li You had always admired this man's ability to act, and he had no doubt about the half-month timeframe he mentioned.

Previously, when Li You went to the Hall of Heroes on his own, he should have been able to achieve his goal in a short time if nothing unexpected had happened.

After discussing these things, the two parted ways again to do their own things.

Putting Li You aside, Tyr had indeed joined the Peace Council, and as one of the former Aesir gods, he was very enthusiastic about rebuilding Asgard, which had been destroyed by war.

In his vision, the new Asgard should become a sanctuary for all beings in the Nine Realms, so as not to fail the responsibilities that should have been borne by it.

So, he still has a lot to do.

After Tyr left, Li You looked at the pile of artifacts that had appeared in his backpack and shook his head.

I haven't even seen the system rewards yet, and I've already got my hands on a whole bunch of powerful weapons. Won't this diminish the joy of sorting through the system rewards later?

Thinking this half-jokingly, Li You opened the system panel.

Then, looking at the task rewards, they were stunned.

……

One month after Ragnarok, Midgard.

At the heart of the Lake of Nine Realms, in the Temple of Tyr, a grand meeting is being held.

The content is self-explanatory; it is to announce the establishment of the Nine Realms Peace Council.

Those present at this time were all members who had played a significant role in Ragnarok. These members were not limited to gods, but encompassed a wide range, from gods and leaders of various races to mortals who had made contributions.

After all, what is about to be established is the Peace Council, not the Pantheon, so power is not the key factor for participation.

To become a member of parliament, one must only consider one's contributions and personal abilities during Ragnarok.

Of course, in a world where gods exist, it is obviously impossible for an organization to maintain and continue without relying on power.

Therefore, although the members of the Peace Council included people from all sides, the ultimate leaders were the gods who made the most outstanding contributions and exerted the greatest influence.

The most well-known of these deities, known as the Seven Enneads, are: Kratos, Li Yu, Tyr, Freya, Frey, Mimir, and Sif.

Ultimately, the mortals of Scandinavia had become accustomed to a life ruled by the gods.

The gods govern mortals and also protect them when disaster strikes; this is the Norse way of life. Even now, with Odin overthrown, those mortals do not pray for freedom.

For most mortals, all they hoped for was that after the fall of the Aesir, the new gods would be more merciful to them and not be as tyrannical as before.

If the parliament suddenly announces to them that they no longer need to make offerings to the gods, it will only cause them panic.

So, on the surface, the Peace Council still maintains the model of being dominated by the gods. However, in reality, the Council's "House of Representatives" is composed of heroes and tribal leaders from various kingdoms, who also have the power to deliberate and vote.

In the future, many important matters in the Nine Realms will be discussed and decided by the council.

Of course, this model still has a sense of power. Fortunately, the gods have long lifespans and do not die unless there is an accident, so there is no change of dynasties like in mortal kingdoms.

As long as the main figures in the council are still around, there's no need to worry about issues like the system deteriorating.

This is the general model of the Peace Council that Freya has constructed. As for the more detailed rules, Li You doesn't care. Anyway, it's not his area of ​​expertise, and he won't be staying in this world for long.

At this moment, the seven chief gods of the council gathered around the teleportation chamber of the Temple of Tyr, which had been renamed the Council of Peace, and around the round table with the pool built in the small World Tree, raising the ritual swords that had been placed there long ago.

Just like during the Ragnarok War, the scenes inside the teleportation chamber were simultaneously displayed in every kingdom of the Nine Realms through the power of the temple.

The many beings of the Nine Realms, gathered once again, watched as the seven main gods, with the support of their past, their patriarchs, and their fellow heroes, crossed the seven ceremonial swords and solemnly swore an oath.

Their vows resonated in everyone's hearts.

"In the name of God, we hereby swear..."

"...The council will safeguard the peace of the Nine Realms and will never again allow the Nine Realms to suffer from war and turmoil!"

The complete oath is quite long, but a simplified version is used during the oath-taking ceremony to ensure that residents of all countries can understand it.

Nevertheless, its core remains completely unchanged. The Peace Council, established after the Odin era, has only one core objective: to make the future of the Nine Realms better.

After the seven main gods took their oaths, they released their hands. The seven ritual swords did not fall, but instead, attracted by the small World Tree, they gathered together, end to end, forming a ring-shaped mark.

This symbol represents the Peace Council.

The Nine Realms Council is now officially established!
At this moment, from the many council members in the council hall to the various races watching this scene from all over the Nine Realms, they all cheered loudly. It was a cheer that was even more enthusiastic than when the war was won and Odin was killed!
A new era has arrived!

(End of this chapter)