Marvel: The Alchemist Just Wants a Peaceful Life

Was Frigga's death a good thing for everyone?

What nonsense! Since when can sacrificing others be justified as a noble act?

Seeing the undisguised contempt on Sherlock's face, Odin didn't care. He just smiled and then spoke to Sherlock.

"Let me first explain why this would be a good thing for Thor and Loki."

Sherlock, you've spent time with Thor, so you should be able to tell that whenever someone is there to back him up, he acts like a spoiled brat, sometimes frighteningly childish.

Even Loki is like that. As long as Frigga and I are alive, these two will continue to fight like two immature children, ultimately bringing disaster to the entire Nine Realms..."

Odin was interrupted abruptly by Sherlock before he could finish speaking.

“I think it’s your and Frigga’s failure as parents, not the fault of either of you. Besides, I’ve never heard of a child’s growth being at the cost of the parents’ lives.”

Faced with Sherlock's retort, Odin did not refute it, but instead chuckled and filled in the gaps in Sherlock's words.

"If a sacrifice is necessary, why sacrifice Frigga instead of me? That's what you didn't say, right?"

Sherlock did not answer Odin's question, but continued to stare at Odin with a frown. Odin, without hesitation, continued to explain to Sherlock.

"First of all, the reason why it was Frigga who was sacrificed instead of me is very simple: I cannot die, whether it is to leave enough buffer for the two children to take control of Asgard, or for the seal of that child who cannot be mentioned, I cannot die."

You, who have been in contact with the core of Asgard, should know this very well. The only one who could choose was Frigga, and as for me, child, I won't live much longer either. This was also Frigga's own choice.

Secondly, neither I, nor Frigga, nor even the entire Asgardian population considered that level of sacrifice to be death.

At this point, Odin paused, looking at the bewildered Sherlock with a lighthearted mockery on his face, before continuing to speak to Sherlock.

"Sherlock, have you ever thought about this question?"

Life in this universe is as numerous as carp crossing a river, with countless races, but those that can be called 'gods' or 'god races' are only a handful.

Have you ever thought about why?

When Odin said that, Sherlock was stunned for a moment, not because Odin was lying, but on the contrary, what Odin said was true.

There are many powerful races in this universe. It is no exaggeration to say that some races are powerful enough to destroy a planet. However, such races have never been called 'gods'.

Conversely, in some remote civilizations, individuals or races worshipped by people in a small area can be given the title of 'god'.

Most importantly, not all of those so-called gods possess the power of Odin. To put it bluntly, they might not even be able to defeat the Avengers, who now have almost zero magic resistance without Sherlock.

But they are gods, genuine gods recognized by the universe!

Seeing the obvious thoughtful look on Sherlock's face, Odin's smile deepened, and he answered Sherlock's question.

"It's actually very simple, Sherlock. There's only one principle for whether someone can be called a 'god,' and that is whether they can overcome 'death' on a material level."

Chapter 496 The riddle teller is so annoying!

Defeat death?

After hearing Odin's words, Sherlock was stunned. It wasn't that Sherlock didn't understand, but rather that he couldn't figure it out.

For any living being, 'immortality' is always one of the goals it pursues, even though Sherlock sees such a goal as the most vicious curse, or even a form of torture that stretches to infinity.

However, it is undeniable that this is indeed one of the instinctive pursuits of most living beings.

Even alchemy has this pursuit, except that immortality in alchemy is called 'omniscience and omnipotence'. In order to achieve the so-called 'omniscience and omnipotence', alchemists even invented tools such as the Philosopher's Stone.

Based on existing information, since the birth of alchemy, the only one who can be considered omniscient and omnipotent is the guardian standing before the Gate of Truth, and the personification of that truth may have reached that level.

Of course, Sherlock was not interested in the so-called omniscience and omnipotence; in fact, he felt that the so-called omniscience and omnipotence was more like a curse than a goal.

Omniscience means that nothing in this world can arouse your interest or curiosity. You can know the past, present and future of everything in the universe if you want to. Omnipotence means that nothing in this world can threaten you. The world is nothing but a plaything in your hands.

In other words, being omniscient and omnipotent means that you can passively erase all your thoughts, emotions, and desires.

If humans were to lose these things, they would no longer be considered human; at most, they would only be considered machines, machines that operate according to defined programs.

Therefore, Sherlock does not actually agree with Odin's "conquering death," or at least he does not agree with the idea itself.

Sherlock's disapproval was clearly displayed on his face, and Odin saw it.

Odin had anticipated Sherlock's reaction, and as he stood up using his spear as a cane, he explained to Sherlock.

"Don't overthink it. I'm talking about overcoming 'material death,' not the immortality you're thinking of."

As Odin spoke, he stood up and walked over to Sherlock like an old man, patting him on the shoulder before continuing.

"Because of the rules, Sherlock, I can't tell you much. There are only two things I can tell you."

First, for God, death in the eyes of ordinary people is merely the beginning of another great adventure; the soul is where God truly wields power.

Secondly, Asgard's greatest creations are not the divine realm beneath our feet or the cores you saw before, nor even the various technologies and artifacts.

Asgard's greatest creation is Valhalla; that is the true Asgard, not the land beneath our feet.

As Odin's voice faded, Sherlock was momentarily at a loss for words, unsure how to respond.

Clearly, although Odin didn't say it explicitly, the amount of information conveyed in his words was enough to make Sherlock feel uneasy.

A brand new door, unlike anything Sherlock had ever encountered before, appeared before him, but it was like a flower in a mirror or the moon's reflection in water—he wanted to touch it but couldn't find the way, which made Sherlock even more annoyed.

After scratching his head in frustration, Sherlock rolled his eyes at Odin and complained.

"Honestly, you riddle-makers are so annoying! Why can't you just say things directly instead of playing this riddle game!"

Odin simply smiled at Sherlock's sarcasm and did not refute it. However, although Odin had made it clear that Sherlock, Frigga, and he would all die, but also that they would not die, Sherlock still did not intend to give up his idea.

“Even so, Mr. Odin, I still don’t understand your and Frigga’s choice. There were better ways, there was no need to choose such an extreme approach.”

Upon hearing Sherlock's words, Odin paused for a moment, looked at Sherlock with a strange expression, and asked him with a hint of curiosity.

"Tell me your idea of ​​a better way?"

Faced with Odin, who seemed to know his own time was up and was completely letting loose like a playful old man, Sherlock felt his blood pressure rising again.

After repeatedly comforting himself with phrases like "consider it end-of-life care," Sherlock took a deep breath and decisively began rambling on about Odin's future.

Not only Odin, but Frigga was also caught up in Sherlock's scheme.

Hearing Sherlock's so-called 'better way', Odin took a long time to react before he gasped and looked at Sherlock with a sense of apprehension.

"Honestly, sometimes I really don't know whether it's a good thing or a bad thing that Saul considers you his mentor."

Faced with Odin's complaints, Sherlock pouted in annoyance before speaking to Odin.

"Just say whether you agree or disagree and that's it. Stop dawdling."

Odin, after being rebuked by Sherlock, thought about the large, wine-scented pancake that Sherlock had drawn and unconsciously swallowed.

Seemingly startled by his own reaction, he froze for a moment before finally realizing what was happening. He smiled helplessly and nodded in agreement to Sherlock's idea.

"I have absolutely no reason to refuse, do I?"

Hearing Odin's words, Sherlock rolled his eyes in annoyance and turned to walk towards Frigga's bedroom.

After all, compared to Odin, who, although a bit old, still possesses explosive combat power, there is no doubt that Frigga is the one who needs to be taken seriously.

Moreover, Sherlock's thinking cannot be simply based on Odin agreeing to ignore Frigga's choice.

In Sherlock's mind, both Odin and Frigga were separate individuals in this plan. Sherlock would not ignore Frigga's opinion, and besides, if Sherlock's plan were to be carried out, Frigga's help would be indispensable.

As Sherlock thought about it more and more along the way, his smile grew wider and wider, and he even began to become a little unrestrained.

Especially when he recalled the miserable state of his beloved car, which he had put back into his four-dimensional pocket, Sherlock's expression became even more distorted.

"Thor, just you wait, if I don't fucking kill you this time, I'll change my surname to yours!"

Meanwhile, Thor, who was being affectionate with Jane, and Loki, who was quietly working on documents in his office, felt a chill run down their spines after Sherlock finished speaking. A feeling of being watched by an inexplicable force instantly arose in their hearts.

Most importantly, the two of them couldn't figure out where this 'sense of being watched' came from!

Chapter 497 Thor Breaks Through the Great Defense

Thor and Loki were naturally not going to give up on investigating that damned feeling of being watched, but unfortunately, even after they had practically turned Asgard upside down, they still couldn't find the source of this unsettling feeling.

Thor, in particular, was practically in a state of utter despair. As for the reason, aside from the increasingly intense and unpleasant feeling, the majority of the cause actually lay with Sherlock.

Yes, ever since Odin left Sherlock behind and spoke to him privately, Sherlock has vanished from Asgard.

Thor couldn't find Sherlock anywhere, no matter how hard he looked. If it weren't for the fact that the pink-haired little dumpling who was always with Sherlock was still in his mother Frigga's arms, Thor would have even suspected that Sherlock had already left Asgard.

For three whole days, Thor grew increasingly anxious, but there was nothing he could do.

Because Doro had taken Frigga by his side, Thor even felt a strange sense of having his mother's love stolen away. This is why Jane stayed by Thor's side from beginning to end. If Jane hadn't been there, Thor would probably have fallen back into the same situation where he constantly disliked Doro.

Of course, Thor's situation didn't last long. Just three days later, Thor lost his temper because Frigga had brought Jane along while she was having sex with Doro.

Unlike Odin, Frigga grew to like Jane more and more the more she looked at her, especially since Jane's high intelligence contrasted sharply with her mentally challenged son. At times, Frigga even felt that her son was not good enough for Jane.

As a result, Thor was abandoned by Frigga again, and he even occasionally received Frigga's disgusted look.

What could Thor do? Thor could only hide in a corner, tears streaming down his face, biting his handkerchief, and transferring all his resentment onto Sherlock, his mysteriously vanished 'mentor'.

As for what Sherlock actually went off to do...

It's quite simple. For the sake of his plan, Sherlock spent most of his time with Frigga and Odin. Apart from spending the rest of his time with Thor, the good-for-nothing who was about to become a victim, he spent most of his time in the library.

Sherlock spent three days practically turning through the entire royal library of Asgard.

Unfortunately, Sherlock found no record of the construction of the so-called 'Hall of Heroes' in the Asgardian library, only some dubious 'legends' about it.

Based on the current situation, either the construction of Valhalla was not allowed to be recorded by the rules, or the ancestors of Asgard deliberately destroyed all records about Valhalla after completing its construction.

As a result, the legends about Valhalla that have been passed down have become dubious.

The most important thing is the selection mechanism of Valhalla.

In Sherlock's view, the selection mechanism of the so-called Hall of Heroes is completely illogical. Apart from the fact that being a member of the royal family guarantees entry into the Hall of Heroes, there is only one other selection criterion.

Brave!

That's not the most crucial point. The most crucial point is that both the so-called 'royal family' and the so-called 'hero' are essentially extremely broad 'concepts'.

Take Loki, for example. Although he is not Odin's biological son, or even an Asgardian, theoretically speaking, Loki's courage in confronting Thanos and being killed by him, as well as his identity, makes him a perfect candidate for selection into Valhalla.

The concept of "hero" is even broader.

He doesn't care whether you're a fallen warrior or a civilian mother who bravely fought back to protect your child, or even what you're protecting or believing in. As long as you have courage and are connected to Asgard, you'll meet Valhalla's definition of a 'hero'.

Of course, aside from that, the most important condition is probably that this 'courage' will not cause damage to Asgard.