Chapter 206: C199
After the introductions, Sif glanced at Jane with an expression Jane found hard to interpret. There was something in the Asgardian warrior's gaze—something unfriendly, almost disapproving—that made Jane feel uneasy.
Thor, however, paid no mind. For him, seeing his companions for the first time since his exile brought overwhelming joy.
"My friends, are you all well?" he asked, his voice filled with relief.
"We're fine, Thor, but we need you to return to Asgard," Sif said, her tone serious.
Thor shook his head. "Sif, I can't return. I am a sinner. Because of me, my father is... gone."
"What are you talking about? Odin isn't dead," Fandral interjected, confused.
Thor froze. His eyes widened in disbelief. "He isn't... dead?"
"Of course not," Fandral replied. "Odin has only entered the Odin-Sleep. Who told you he was dead?"
"It was Loki," Thor muttered, his voice trembling with both shock and anger.
"Damn it. I knew it!" Sif hissed. Her eyes hardened as she turned to Thor. "Listen, Thor. Since Odin entered the Odin-Sleep, Loki has seized Gungnir and declared himself the temporary ruler of Asgard, claiming it was Odin's will. But when we questioned him, he gave us no answers."
"He's taken control of Asgard," she continued, her frustration evident. "We knew something wasn't right. That's why we came here—to find you and bring you back."