Chapter 315 - 304
Weaklings simply cannot break through Asgard's defenses—or even get close to its core. Do you really think Asgard's defensive mechanisms are just for show?
If someone from outside Asgard were to appear, the early warning and attack systems would be triggered immediately. Furthermore, Asgard's palace is guarded day and night by its most elite warriors.
Even Loki, who knew Asgard inside and out, could not break into the realm—or Odin's treasury—without meticulous preparation. Loki only managed to escape the dungeon and infiltrate Odin's vault because Odin himself allowed certain weaknesses in security.
As for others? They wouldn't stand a chance.
Moreover, just because Odin is old and his body is deteriorating doesn't mean his strength is weakening. On the contrary—his power has only grown stronger over time, to the point that his aging body can barely contain it. This is why Odin appears to be declining.
To put it simply, though he may seem frail, Odin is at the peak of his power—perhaps even more formidable than in his prime. And if Odin were ever to unleash his full strength, it would mark the end of his life.
Like a beast in its final moments, he would become even more ruthless and terrifying. At the end of his life, anyone who provoked Odin would be consumed by his wrath.
No enemy of Asgard would be foolish enough to challenge him now. So, they wait—silently, patiently—for Odin to die.
"That said, she must have used other methods—it had to be Loki. "
Thor agreed with his mother's reasoning. The only explanation left was that Loki played a crucial role. Moreover, the visions he had seen in his dreams seemed to confirm it.
Frigga turned to Thor. "I don't know how Loki will overcome your father's divine power...But I don't believe you would have such a dream without reason. So go, Thor—find the answer, and prevent this disaster from happening. "