Chapter 284: C275
Surtur's ideas were undoubtedly naïve.
Even if Surtur and Leon joined forces to destroy Asgard, an aging Odin alone could still counter them to the limit.
Not to mention, the Hall of Valor housed many formidable warriors.
From the very beginning, Leon's strategic goal had always been to establish a good relationship with Asgard.
After all, he was also interested in studying the Hall of Heroes—one of the few things in the universe that remained unaffected by the Infinity Gauntlet, even when all six Infinity Stones were gathered. Such an existence was invaluable.
As for Surtur's surrender? To be honest, Leon didn't care.
A Sky Father-level subordinate was certainly tempting, but it was far less important than maintaining his "friendship" with Asgard. The choice was simple.
Even if he rejected Surtur, what of it?
The Eternal Flame, the source of Surtur's power, was already in his hands.
At a predetermined point in the future, restoring Surtur wouldn't be difficult. Even if it came to using genetic technology, modifying Surtur's will at the genetic level would be a simple task.
However, such a method was too domineering. The angelic civilization, under Holy Keisha's rules, did not permit it. Not that Leon was particularly bound by order.