Thor: Tales of Asgard Page #4

You lie!

We found a way to win!

Surtur. He was no savior. He was a demon!

He aligned himself

with you only to conquer Jtunheim.

But he would not have stopped there.

By bringing him into your fight,

you risked all the nine realms.

Easy to say when your people still live!

The sun rises, Father,

and Odin still possesses Elderstahl.

Begin.

Return fire!

Release!

We're too late.

Sif, Warriors Three,

you must help hold the line.

Loki and I will save our father.

Be honest. You can fight, can't you?

Of course.

Have we never told you of the time...

Can you fight?

Yes, if we must.

Algrim, you will gain nothing from this.

It's enough that

the war you avoided is upon you,

and these walls which you protected

at the cost of my people will crumble!

That sword has taken its last life, Algrim.

Not as long as

the House of Odin still stands.

Father.

Please, please, hold on.

I cannot forgive this betrayal, Algrim.

But I cannot forget

the many years you were my friend

and my family.

Monster!

Brother, it's all right.

It's all right.

Stay with Father.

Your Eminence, I am Thor, son of Odin.

I humbly return Elderstahl to you

and offer myself as your prisoner

in hopes of ending this conflict.

Kill him.

Wait.

Where is Odin?

Algrim, the dark elf, betrayed us.

My father lies dying.

And the dark elf?

He is dead, slain by my brother.

I warned your father against

giving him sanctuary.

There are many who seek this weapon,

for with it, even the weak can

rise up against Jtunheim.

So I accept your peace offering.

The war ends.

Father, we are on the cusp of victory.

Do not underestimate

the might of this kingdom, Geirmarr.

Besides, we have what we came for.

And what of my fate?

Two Jtuns died by your hand.

But you have saved countless others

by returning this weapon to us.

Now go. Tend to your father, son of Odin.

Loki.

You've been hiding in this temple

long enough.

I'm not hiding. I like it here.

I know you lament your actions,

but you did what you thought was right

to save us.

No, I sought vengeance.

Thor, I am convinced that,

in Algrim's place,

I would have acted no differently.

Who of us knows what we're capable of

when family is threatened?

Hopefully, we'll never again be

faced with such choices.

I'm going to see Father. Will you join me?

I will.

Later.

Are you up for a visitor?

Of course. Come in.

How is your brother?

He'll be fine.

And you?

I will be fine, as well.

I imagine much is on your mind.

Father, I should have listened to you.

I was just so eager to prove myself.

And I should have listened to you.

Why?

You came to me as a man,

seeking to test your mettle.

I saw only a boy.

Because I was.

Father, due to my heedless actions,

I ignited a war.

Yes, you did,

and you saw what little it takes.

But then you also saw the value of peace,

even when its cost can be so very great.

Such wisdom took me ages to learn.

Son, never has the House of Odin

stood on firmer ground

or been more revered.

You have done this kingdom proud.

We hadn't even gotten to Jtunheim

when our troubles began.

Stopping for a little repast

at an outland pub,

we found ourselves surrounded by

the most vile beasts of all the nine realms.

White bears?

Wolves, love.

These fiends eat white bears for breakfast,

as do I.

How many were after you?

- Seven.

- Ten.

Thirty-four.

Lads, have I caught you

filling their ears with lies again?

Well, it was the dead of night after all.

With nary a torch lit.

Because I'm certain I counted at least 50.

He's right. Fifty. Fortunately,

I knew the art of disemboweling.

They attacked with matted fur

and dripping fangs,

intent on feasting on Asgardian meat!

So, naturally, they went after Volstagg first.

I understand your father

continues to gain his strength.

He does, with new scars added to old.

Good. I am happy to hear that.

And what's this I hear about you being

recruited to train with the new Einherjar?

As if you didn't have

anything to do with that.

No, you've proven your worth.

Your acceptance was your doing.

Although, I am pleased

it's no longer a mere maiden

that bested me with a barn tool.

Care for a rematch?

Absolutely.

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