Warhammer 40 A New Hope
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But for Atreus, he was very excited and curious, even a little too much. His identity as a god made him feel that he should do something and that he should not worry about trivial matters anymore - in simple terms, he was like a little kid wearing a red scarf. Perhaps he knew that he was different after this, so he thought too much.
In the original plot, his father would educate him after he killed Modi, letting him know that being a god doesn't mean he can do whatever he wants, but now...
Leman Russ decided to give the kid some early lessons.
"So, you think being a god means you should do something big? There should be no limits?" Leman Russ said to the somewhat excited Atreus on his longship, the Teeth of the Sea. "Just like when you met Demodius and Manni?"
"That's different. We are good gods. We won't do that."
"So you want to be like Odin, ignoring the suffering of the dwarves and using them without any burden?"
"I..."
"In the eyes of that one-eyed bastard Odin, the dwarves are just nobody, and their affairs are also trivial, right?" Leman Russ said. "So, do you think that's what the gods should do?"
Atreus was a little confused. He realized that something was wrong with him, but...
"But...we are God..."
"So what?" Leman Russ said. "You also have emotions, you can cry and laugh, you can enjoy life, you can get hurt and die..."
"Being a god can make you better at doing some things, but I don't think it means you can do everything."
Hearing this, Atreus looked at his father. The other party did not say anything, but he agreed with what Leman Russ said - the identity of gods does not mean that they can do whatever they want. Those who did whatever they wanted before have been killed by Kratos.
"So... what does being a god mean? Doesn't it change anything for me?"
"That's up to you, little one," Leman Russ said. "In my opinion, your new identity should help you better understand yourself, change your life, and fulfill your wishes, rather than turning you into another person."
"You have to control it and use it, rather than being influenced by it."
617. Confession Bureau
6th Legion - [Space Wolves] Primarch - Leman Russ
This Primarch, known as the 'Emperor's Executioner', was landed on Fenris, a planet comparable to Catachan, as an infant and was adopted by a pack of wolves.
This continued until the local residents defeated Leman Russ's wolf pack and adopted him.
When Leman Russ came of age, he unsurprisingly became the next tribal leader, and was later hailed by his people as the greatest leader who allowed them to live a good life.
Yes, he did not like to use his brain and preferred to use his hands, but he listened to others and knew to leave the areas he was not familiar with to other people who were good at them, and thus he became a great leader.
For ordinary people, Leman Rushao, who can "defeat an entire army alone", "uproot weeping willows" and "wrestle with mammoths", can undoubtedly be called a god, but he did not think himself any different from others because of this. He still protected and loved his subordinates and compatriots, even though the Emperor later visited him.
Yes, there were some Primarchs who thought they were unique and different, like Magnus or Curze, but Wolf King Leman Russ did not do so. He got along quite well with his own people.
His extraordinary power is a responsibility for him. He can do what others cannot do, so he has the responsibility to help others and to take on things that only he can take on.
Leman Russ did not like to use his brain. When he really used his brain, he could not compare with those Primarchs who were good at calculating, commanding and coordinating the overall situation. But it was undeniable that he saw some things much more clearly than other Primarchs.
This is what it means to be wise yet appear foolish.
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Tyr's Treasury
As the Norse god of war, Tyr's existence is very different from the Greek gods of war Ares and Kratos. The two Greek gods provoked wars and were wars themselves, while Tyr recognized war and avoided it.
To this end, he went to four different pantheons, namely Egypt, Maya, Greece and Greece, and obtained a large number of artifacts from them and collected them in his treasure house.
Most of these items have lost their original magical powers because they are far away from their original pantheon, and the rest are just ordinary items.
This included a pot of fine wine from nearby Greece.
[Limno Wine] Produced on the island of Lemnos, a bottle of good wine may smell like rotten eggs because it has been stored for too long, but...
"It's a good wine indeed." Leman Russ, who shamelessly asked Kratos for the last sip of wine, looked at the empty bottle in his hand and said, "Do you still want the bottle?"
"It's yours if you want it." Kratos responded, then looked at Atreus.
During his adventure in Tyre's treasury, Atreus demonstrated his wisdom, bravery, and determination, which made Kratos decide to give him his dagger.
This means that Kratos thinks his son has grown up and no longer needs his approval for everything, nor does he need his meticulous care.
For Kratos, this means that he has come out of the shadow of his past a little bit, while for Atreus, he is a little overwhelmed.
Because of Leman Russ' words, Atreus began to think about what the identity of a god meant, what it meant to be an adult, and what kind of person he wanted to be, instead of doing whatever he wanted like before (referring to killing Modi).
On the way, he also asked Kratos what it meant to kill a god, and Kratos replied, "It means the endless entanglement of the gods." ...
"...Thank you." Looking at Atreus who was lost in thought again, Kratos thought about Leman Russ beside him and said.
"no need thank me?"
"Your help to me and to Atreus."
"You're welcome. I just happened to be there."
"...Why are you killing gods?" Kratos suddenly asked. "Killing gods comes at a price."
"We know this," Leman Russ replied. "We know this better than you do."
"But you still did it, and even made them into weapons." Kratos said. "Why?"
"Because they exist, we have a hard time." Leman Russ replied. "If someone threatens your son, will you keep silent just because the other person is a god?"
"..."
"People hunt wolves that threaten their herds, we just change the target to God."
“Gods are not like animals.”
"Is there a big difference between a wolf the size of a mountain and a god who can move mountains?"
"... the gods you hunted are not just the so-called Heluo God..."
"Are all the gods on your hunting list?"
As he spoke, Kratos' hand slowly moved away, thinking about his weapon. He would not let others threaten his son.
"No." said Leman Russ. "We are not that stupid..."
"Okay, maybe we were a little stupid before, but after our little brother came, we stopped doing that."
"After all, if we really want to say it, many of us are capable of calling ourselves gods, especially our father."
"Besides, I really want to be friends with you, Kratos."
After hearing what Leman Russ said, Kratos put down his hand and looked at the big guy in front of him, as if thinking.
I have to say that Kratos' temper has really improved a lot. If this had happened in the past, he would have definitely taken action.
Kratos had to admit that this brief period of working with Leman Russ was indeed quite convenient, as the big man could always take out what they needed from somewhere.
He could take out dry food, drinking water, fine wine, and sometimes even fresh fruits, and the metal cloth needed to repair clothes and equipment.
He also had props that could violently solve the problems in front of him, as well as disposable weapons and equipment. This once made Kratos think that Leman Russ's preparations were too complete, as if he was just here for a trip.
But Mimir told him that this situation was not uncommon, as dwarves also had this ability and could go home to get things at any time.
After this exchange, Kratos still intends to maintain a reserved attitude towards Leman Russ and the existence behind him. After all, the other party has admitted that they are selectively hunting gods. But it is undeniable that because of Leman Russ's help to them, Kratos has a good influence on Leman Russ.
Just after Kratos and his companions got what they wanted and left Tyr's treasury, a white portal appeared in it.
. . . . . .
"Hmm..." Zhang Yi stood in front of his own portal, blocking the entrance and exit, looking at the treasure house in front of him, which was a little messy because of Kratos and others' previous actions. "Is it really okay for us to just take things from other people's treasure houses like this?"
Behind him, a group of Mechanicus and Necrons technicians were already looking forward to it eagerly. This was the treasure house of the Norse God of War. Moreover, this Norse God of War had traveled to different pantheons in this world before and brought back many specialties. How many good things must there be here!
Not to mention all kinds of magical weapons and equipment, even if they are just some items related to gods, their research value is not low.
But Zhang Yi was a little confused about this. Although Tyr was still imprisoned by Odin, he did not say anything to Kratos and his son about taking things from his treasury when he returned. But they took little that time, maybe just a few things.
If Zhang Yi lets the Mechanicus and the Necrons clear out this place (they can definitely do it, even take away the ground traps), and then Tyr comes out to find that his treasure house is gone, then...
"Hmm..." Zhang Yi pondered, and glanced at the Mechanicus priests behind him who were about to start fighting again. "Forget it..."
"I'll pick out some stuff for them to study. It's really shocking that the entire treasure house disappeared..."
618. Attack Again
Having successfully obtained everything he wanted, he prepared to go to the top of the mountain where Mimir was previously imprisoned, and pass through the last gate leading to Jotunheim there to fulfill the last wish of Kratos' wife Faye.
During this time, they encountered Sindri, a skilled dwarf craftsman who was hammering away at the impact steel he had received from Leman Russ.
Atreus wanted to share the news of their upcoming trip to Jotunheim with his friend, but was stopped by his father. After all, some things can get you into trouble if you spread them around.
However, Sindri, who had only heard part of it, started talking again and began to complain to the three about his brother Brock.
"It's been so long, are you still quarreling?" Atreus suddenly asked.
"I'm not being naughty, you know my brother is a bit... Ugh! Sloppy."
"But you don't hate him, do you? Even though he has this and that kind of flaw." Atreus said. "Just like this axe, although we can't belittle each other's craftsmanship, it is the combination of your two skills that made father's Leviathan Axe become what it is today."
"Well... I have to admit that it is true, but..." Sindri said, scratching his head. "Well, I did think about reconciling with my brother, but..."
Sindri stopped talking halfway, as if he was in a dilemma.
"Did Brock do something you can't forgive?"
"What? No, of course not. We don't have that kind of self-problem between brothers." Sindri denied. "I mean, he does sometimes not pay attention to hygiene, often messing up the floor I just cleaned, and sometimes even staining me... Hey--!"
At this point, Sindri shuddered as if he felt the same way, then ran to his desk and sprayed his whole body with the spray alcohol, and finally sprayed it in his mouth.
"Even so, I don't hate him, and there is no such thing as unforgivable between him and me as you said, but..."
"but what?"
"There are very complicated reasons behind this, very complicated ones." Sindri responded. "However, I am still very grateful for your advice. If I have the chance, I will go back and try..."
"But now, come here and show you my new invention."
As he spoke, Sindri ran to the table in his shop again and placed the piece of impact steel that Leman Russ had given him on the table.
"I have figured out how this thing works, and I have made it to make the most of its properties." Sindri introduced it to Atreus and the others excitedly. "Now, please let me show you."
Sindri struck the impact steel in front of him, and it began to change as if it had received an order, turning into a pot.
"A...pot?" Atreus was a little confused.
"It's not just that." Sindri struck it again, and it turned into a long pole. "It can turn into more than just these things."
Afterwards, under Sindri's control, the impact steel turned into daily necessities such as knives, shields, ropes, etc., and finally turned back into a metal brick.
"It can be transformed into almost any tool according to the user's needs, so there is no need to carry so many things on the road." Sindri said. "In my conception, it can also be attached to weapons to enhance the weapon's attack range, attack power and diversity."
"But I haven't finished this part yet. Brock is good at this... Maybe I should find a chance to talk to my brother."
Watching the ever-changing impact steel, Atreus' eyes were filled with faith and envy, and then he looked at Leman Russ.
"Can you give us one too?"
"That's no problem, but does your father know how to forge iron? Impact steel is currently only given to skilled craftsmen."
(Looking at his father)
"...I won't..."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mountain top
The tree that still wrapped Mimir's body was nearby, and opposite it, the only teleporter to Jotunheim was right in front of him.
"This is it." Mimir commanded. "As long as you carve the symbol of Jotunheim on it, you can go to Jotunheim."
Following Mimir's instructions, Kratos carved the symbol of Jotunheim in the correct location, and then the gate was activated, and the scenery of the giant kingdom appeared before them.
"So, Uncle Leman Russ, are you coming with us?"
"I don't mind, but you guys have something to do, right?" Leman Russ responded. "It's not a good idea for me to go?"
Atreus thought again and realized that they were going to scatter the ashes. Was Leman Russ going to watch them scatter the ashes?
Just as Kratos and Atreus were about to enter the portal, Leman Russ, who was standing in the distance, suddenly flew over and fell to the side. Then a thin figure appeared and bumped into Kratos, knocking him against the stone pillar of the portal.
"Where are you guys going in such a hurry?!" Balder looked at Kratos in front of him and smiled evilly.
boom!
Kratos was caught off guard and was hit hard by Balder's punch. His whole body hit the stone pillar again. An obvious crack appeared on it, and the portal that was opened with great difficulty began to flicker.
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