Chapter 455 - Follow-up
"What should we do next?"
Thor exuded a fierce aura, and the Stormbreaker trembled slightly in his hand, as if he was also preparing for the coming revenge.
His eyes were as sharp as torches, scanning Atri and Weiss in turn, the flame of revenge burning in his eyes.
Can't wait to take revenge on Thanos.
"Of course it's to seek revenge on Thanos. Etri, you come to Earth with me first."
Ai Cui stood there quietly, his tall figure seemed extremely lonely.
He shook his head slowly, his eyes empty and deep.
His voice became hoarse and deep due to excessive sorrow: "I want to bury the bodies of my people."
The once bustling Nidavellir is now dead silent. The lives of the entire dwarf race came to an abrupt end in that brutal massacre, and now he is the only last survivor left.
Those tribesmen who once sweated together by the furnace, discussed forging skills together, laughed and played together, have now turned into cold corpses. How could he bear to leave their bodies exposed in the wilderness and let their souls rest in peace.
"sorry."
Thor's heart suddenly tightened.
It was not until this moment that he truly realized how lucky he was.
Although Asgard's home has been reduced to ruins and the palace that carries countless glory and memories no longer exists, the people of Asgard are still alive, they are still a united whole, and there is hope of rebuilding their home.
However, Ai Cui has to face the cruel reality of genocide alone. The laughter and lively life he once had have become a distant past. Now he is alone. No one can empathize with his loneliness and despair.
So, Thor, Weiss and Loki looked at each other and decided to help tacitly.
They moved among the piles of corpses.
However, the number of corpses in front of them was too large. Even if the three of them tried their best and worked day and night, it would be difficult to complete this arduous task in a short period of time.
Weiss formed seals with his hands and soared into the sky with a dazzling light.
After the light faded, Seraph, Black Dwarf and his people also appeared.
More than 10,000 people gathered here, and the originally quiet Nidavellir suddenly became busy.
Everyone had a clear division of labor: some were responsible for carrying the body, some were responsible for cleaning the venue, and some were responsible for preparing the items needed for the funeral.
For the entire day, I walked on blood without stopping for a moment.
In the end, Aitri buried his tribesmen one by one according to the ancient customs passed down by Nidavellir.
When the last handful of soil was sprinkled, Ai Cui seemed to have used up all his strength. His legs went limp and he fell to his knees.
His shoulders were shaking violently, and tears as big as beans burst out of his eyes like a flood, sliding down his weathered and bloodstained cheeks and dripping onto the ground beneath his feet.
"I'm the only one left, I'm the only one left"
He kept muttering to himself.
Black Dwarf looked at Aitri silently, feeling a myriad of emotions in his heart.
He couldn't help but think of the fate of himself and his people. If they hadn't turned to Weiss in desperation, perhaps they would have been ruthlessly exterminated under the iron hoof of Thanos like the dwarves.
The relief of surviving the disaster and the sympathy for Ai Cui's experience made him feel extremely heavy.
With such complicated feelings, he slowly walked forward and gently patted Ai Cui's arm, trying to give him some comfort and strength in this silent way.
Thor clenched the axe handle tightly, the veins on the back of his hand bulged and his knuckles turned white from the force.
His eyes revealed great determination and resolve, as if they could penetrate the endless universe and look directly at Thanos's cruel face: "I will use it to chop off Thanos' head."
However, in this vast universe with endless bounds and twinkling stars, where is Thanos hiding?
In fact, they don't need to take the initiative to search like looking for a needle in a haystack.
Because Thanos' crazy and persistent goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones to realize his twisted plan of "balancing the universe."
Currently, the three powerful gems of Reality, Mind, and Power are in Weiss's hands;
The Time Stone is guarded by the new Sorcerer Supreme, Stephen Strange;
The Space Stone was sent to the Cosmic Collector by Odin, the great God-King of Asgard;
As for the Soul Gem, legend has it that it is hidden on the mysterious and dangerous planet Vormir.
Therefore, Wes and the others just need to wait silently. In order to complete his crazy plan and get the coveted Infinity Stones, Thanos will definitely come to them.
Wes was very interested in Atri, a big man with extraordinary skills.
The amazing ability that Ai Cui has demonstrated in the field of forging is unparalleled in the universe.
Weiss wanted to win him over to his side.
After the busy funeral, Wes found Atri and expressed his thoughts to him sincerely, his words full of expectation and sincerity.
Unfortunately, Ai Cui declined.
He decided to stay in Nidavellir.
Here are the memories of his people, the home they built together, and the melting pot that symbolizes the wisdom and strength of the dwarves.
"I will guard Nidavellir and the dwarves' forge to prevent it from going out again. This is my responsibility and my last promise to my people."
His voice was soft but full of determination.
Weiss understood Atri's decision and did not force it.
Everyone has his own persistence and mission, and everyone admires Ai Cui's deep feelings for his homeland and people.
Thor, Weiss and Loki bid farewell to Etri and set out on their journey back to Earth.
However, they never expected that as soon as they returned to Earth, before they had time to catch their breath, Stephen Strange came to them.
"You are here to drive us out."
Thor has gone through countless hardships and life-and-death tests and is no longer the reckless man who only knew how to swing his hammer and rush around.
Now he has a deeper understanding of the rules of the universe and the entanglements of various forces. Naturally, he also understands the responsibilities of the Sorcerer Supreme - to protect the earth and resist all threats from the outside world. As outsiders, the Asgardians may be regarded as potential destabilizing factors.
"No, the previous Sorcerer Supreme and Odin had an agreement that the Asgardians who lost their homeland could settle on Earth."
Stephen Strange shook his head, his robe fluttering in the wind, and his whole body exuded an otherworldly temperament.
"Then what are you doing here?"
Stephen slowly said a name: "Thanos".
Just this one name seemed to carry endless weight, and the atmosphere froze instantly.
This name is well-known to everyone present.
"We need to talk," Stephen spread his hands, "Aren't you going to invite me in?"
