Chapter 247: C239
Wanda had been working tirelessly of late, leaving little time for outings with Leon. Her current obsession was figuring out how to transform the Destroyer armor.
Transforming the Casket of Ancient Winters into a necklace had taken her less than a day. She'd presented the necklace, now adorned with a gemstone made from the ice core, to Leon with a solemn expression. He wore it proudly.
But unlike the Casket, the Destroyer was far more complicated to work with. The Casket was essentially a massive energy module encased within a container. Once Wanda had opened the Casket, suppressed the energy burst, and compressed the frost energy into a gem, the transformation process was relatively straightforward.
For the Destroyer, things weren't so simple.
The Destroyer armor was crafted during Odin's prime to battle the Celestials. Its metal was a rare, enchanted material, and its true power came from the intricate magical runes and inscriptions Odin had imbued upon it. These runes granted it unmatched defensive capabilities, self-repair functions, and the ability to channel and amplify the immense power of Odin at his peak.
The armor wasn't just a weapon—it was a symbol of Asgard's deepest secrets: the art of crafting and the mystical knowledge of runes.
Odin himself had sacrificed his right eye for the wisdom of the runes, hanging from Yggdrasil for nine days and nights to uncover the secrets of the cosmos. In Asgard, what appeared to be advanced technology—aircraft, weapons, and fortresses—was actually a blend of dwarven craftsmanship and rune-based spellwork.
This was why the Destroyer posed such a challenge to Wanda.
As she delved deeper into the study of white and black magic, Wanda's thirst for knowledge only grew. She was no idle dreamer; her experiences and her bond with Leon had instilled in her a relentless drive for power. The more she learned about the Destroyer's secrets, the more determined she became to master the art of rune crafting.
Runes were not just symbols—they were a language imbued with power. Each rune had its own meaning and energy, and their combinations created new and diverse effects. But learning them wasn't as simple as memorizing letters; it required spiritual communion and a deep understanding of their essence.
Wanda wasn't impatient, but she wasn't one to waste time either. If there was a smarter way, she'd take it.
So, she turned to Leon.