I Created a Sanctuary in Marvel

Chapter 221 Laufey and Malekith's Cooperation

The Dark Elf fleet weaved through the distorted folds of space.

Malekith stood on the bridge of his flagship, Shadowblade, his pale fingers tracing the ancient runes on the control panel.

The runes were glowing faintly, resonating with the etheric fluctuations emanating from the distant Midgard.

"How long until we reach Midgard's orbit?"

His voice was icy.

A dark elf warrior manipulated the star map: "Your Majesty, based on our current speed, we will break through the Nine Realms Barrier in nine standard hours and directly descend into near-Earth orbit of Midgard."

Malekith's lips curled into a cold smile.

After thousands of years of waiting and dormancy, this moment has finally arrived.

The Aether—the source of power for the Dark Elves. If they could regain the Aether, they could fulfill the Dark Elves' long-cherished wish: to drag the entire universe into darkness.

"Order all warships to enter battle readiness. Once the Aether is captured, we will immediately turn towards Asgard."

"Bohr has taken everything from us; now it's time for the Asgardians to taste the bitterness of darkness."

Malekith's eyes burned with the flames of revenge.

However, just as the fleet was about to enter the Nine Realms Space Jump Point, an alarm suddenly sounded.

"Your Majesty! Spatial distortion detected ahead!"

Malekith narrowed his eyes: "Asgardians? How could they possibly know about our actions?"

"No... the energy characteristics don't match. This is... frost energy!"

The operator's tone was tinged with surprise.

On the main screen of the bridge, in the deep purple starry sky, an ice-blue spatial rift tore open like a wound.

Laufey's figure appeared in the cosmic sky, his distinctive blue skin as a frost giant standing out starryly against the dark night.

"Frost Giant".

Malekith said in a low voice, his tone wary.

The dark elves and the frost giants did not have any deep-seated hatred, but they were definitely not allies either.

During that great war thousands of years ago, Laufey sent an envoy to Malekith, proposing a joint effort against Asgard, but Malekith arrogantly refused.

He firmly believed that with the power of the Aether particles, the Dark Elves were capable of crushing Asgard on their own.

As it turned out, that was his fatal mistake.

"What do they want to do?"

"My lieutenant Algrim, who was standing next to Malekith, asked in a low voice, his hand already gripping the dark matter longsword at his waist."

"Malikis, it's been a long time."

Laufey's voice came through mental resonance.

"Loufi".

"Get out of my way, I don't have time to waste here with you."

Malekith said with murderous intent.

Laufey let out a low laugh: "In such a hurry to go to Midgard? To seize the Aether particles that just came in news about?"

Malekith's pupils contracted slightly.

It's not surprising that Laufey knows about ether.

The Dark Elves, having slumbered for thousands of years, have awakened at this moment, and their movements are not difficult to predict.

"None of your business! Get out of the way unless you want to be buried among the stars!"

Malekith said coldly.

The threat did not sway Laufey.

Instead, the Frost Giant King's face revealed a meaningful expression: "What if I told you that if you go to Midgard now, not only will you fail to obtain the Aether, but you will also bury the last of the Dark Elves' power in the cold vacuum of space?"

Arrogant.

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Algrim stepped forward, his eyes filled with murderous intent!

Malekith raised his hand, signaling his adjutant to step back.

He stared at Laufey on the screen, and his intuition told him that things were not simple.

"Explain yourself, Laufey!"

"Let's talk face to face, Malekith—"

Laufee made the suggestion.

Malekith remained silent.

"Okay! I'll send you the coordinates. See you in an hour."

Communication was cut off.

Algrim cried out urgently, "Your Majesty, this is too dangerous! The Frost Giants cannot be trusted!"

"I know."

"But the Dark Elves have been asleep for far too long, thousands of years, and we do not know what happened in that time."

"Moreover... I have a feeling that the situation in the central courtyard may have exceeded our expectations."

Malekith turned and looked out the porthole at the dark universe.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "You will come with me."

"The fleet shall remain in combat readiness. If combat is detected, open fire on Jotunheim immediately."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The conversation took place on the orbit of a dead planet.

"You've come quickly, Malekith."

Laufee spoke first.

He was a full head taller than Malekith, and his physique, typical of frost giants, made him appear majestic and imposing even in weightlessness.

"Caution is necessary when facing a former Heavenly Father-level powerhouse."

"Now, tell me what you know. Why do you say that going to the central courtyard is suicide?"

Malekith responded.

Laufey didn't answer directly, but instead made a gesture.

Grendel took out an ice crystal device from his waist, activated it, and projected a holographic image.

The image shows a view of Earth, but it's taken from space.

The image focuses on the east coast of North America, over New York City.

The video begins: the Chitauri fleet pours out of the portal, the city is engulfed in flames, and the human army is forced into retreat... Then, a beam of light descends from the sky.

Malekith's one eye narrowed.

He saw a human-shaped figure, but the figure was indistinct and hovered in mid-air.

The figure simply raised a hand, and the massive spatial gate seemed to be crushed by an invisible hand.

The Chitauri mothership disintegrated in a burst of light, and the invading army vanished as if erased by an eraser.

"This happened in the courtyard seven months ago."

"An unknown entity single-handedly ended the Chitauri invasion."

"Based on the intelligence we gathered later, he visited Asgard and Nidavel, and he should have reached some kind of agreement with Odin."

"This is footage we captured from human-made satellites."

Laufey's voice was deep.

Malekith watched the images play on a loop in silence.

The power displayed by that being called Ye Feng truly exceeded the scope of ordinary strength.

It can crush a space gate constructed from a Cosmic Cube with one hand and wipe out an entire biological fleet with ease; it is indeed powerful.

but...

"A powerful guardian of Midgard."

"But so what? The Dark Elves' technology and power far surpass that biological fleet, and once we obtain the Aether, the Dark Elves will once again rule the universe!"

Malekith finally said.

Laufey shook his head, the movement slow and heavy: "You still don't understand, Malekith."

"The fact that he was able to reach an agreement with Odin and travel to Nidavellir already says a lot."

"And as far as I know, Asgard holds this being in high esteem."

"Even the second prince, who instigated the coup, returned to Asgard under his leadership."

"I acknowledge the power of the Dark Elves, but I don't believe you Dark Elves are capable of dealing with his alliance with Asgard."

"In fact, you can't even handle Asgard, can you?"

Malekith fell silent. He wasn't afraid of a powerful opponent, but rather of an unknown yet powerful one.

The unknown is the most deadly.

Did he know about the existence of the ether?

He asked the most crucial question.

"What we do know is that he already possesses at least two Infinity Stones."

"The Space Stone and the Mind Stone."

Laufey's answer made Malekith's heart sink.

Algrim gripped the hilt of his sword: "So the Aether might already be in his hands?"

"uncertain."

Laufey said.

"You're telling me all this not to stop me from taking the Aether, are you, Laufey?"

What do you want?

He didn't turn around.

Laufey laughed, a cold and cruel laugh: "I want Asgard destroyed, just like you. But I don't hate as blindly as you do."

"I have waited for thousands of years, I have planned for thousands of years."

"Although Odin's body is aging, his divine power is increasing day by day. I am not absolutely certain."

"Because I lack two things: a powerful enough ally and a strong enough opponent to stand against Odin."

"The Frost Giants have lost their most precious treasure, the Casket of Ice, and my power has weakened to the level of the Heavenly Father."

He took a step forward, his ice boots making a slight clicking sound on the metal floor: "But now, both of these things have appeared."

"The Dark Elves are incredibly powerful; thousands of years ago, they almost dragged the entire Nine Realms into darkness."

"Although you were stopped by the god-king Bohr, your power remains, Malekith."

"Even without the Aether, you are still a Celestial-level powerhouse!" (Let's not dwell on the movie; in the movie, Malekith, wielding the Reality Stone, was defeated by an unawakened Thor with a single blow. Is that accurate?)

"Once you obtain the ether, we will have the power to overthrow Asgard."

Malekith slowly turned around: "Explain in detail."

"So your plan is..."

He admitted that he was persuaded by Laufey.

The Dark Elves cannot afford another defeat.

"The day when the Nine Realms are connected is coming soon."

"By then, the nine kingdoms will be connected, and the Frost Giants will be able to launch a large-scale attack through the spatial gate."

"I will help you obtain the Aether Particles, but you must also help me reclaim the Ice Casket."

A crimson glint flashed in Laufey's eyes.

He has never forgotten the humiliation of being suppressed by Odin for thousands of years, with the Frost Giants forced to cower in Jotunheim.

"I can agree to that."

Malekith remained silent for a moment before accepting Laufey's invitation to collaborate.

"So now, we need more allies."

Upon hearing that the other party had agreed to cooperate, Laufey's face revealed a sinister smile.

He hasn't been idle at all during this time.

While Odin was in eternal slumber and Asgard was in turmoil, he did a lot of things.

Finding allies is one of them.

"Oh?"

"Who else can become our ally?"

Malekith asked.

"The dark elves have been asleep for thousands of years and no longer know much about the universe."

"You're not entirely clear on the current state of the universe either."

"There are some powerful individuals who are worth winning over—"

Laufey slowly began to speak—