OBS Chapter 2287
Chapter 2287
Chapter 2287
She wants to live for herself!
Honestly, she would never have thought of this before. It's so selfish; how can someone only think of themselves?
The Asgardians have lived a collectivist life since ancient times.
In ancient tribal times, Asgardians would collectively sail the seas, plunder resources, and then distribute them to their homeland according to their contributions. Even in modern times, they still live according to this tradition.
Asgards are essentially members of humanity; they share the same ancestry as humans, originating from the same evolutionary branch.
Therefore, the two are actually quite similar in their habits.
Every living thing has its own habits, as they gradually accumulate life experience during evolution and learn which methods are best for survival. Like wolves, humans are also social creatures. Before the advent of firearms, humans were very vulnerable; even a wild dog could easily kill us. Only when people united could they better survive. Gradually, people became accustomed to this way of life, and it has continued to this day. Although we now have diverse self-defense capabilities and powerful weapons to protect ourselves, we still cannot live without those around us. Why? Besides a few reasons requiring protection, the greater need is for emotional care and warmth.
Ninety-nine percent of people need to interact with others to avoid feeling lonely, because humans need social interaction. If someone doesn't speak all day, they will feel uncomfortable and lost. Of course, there are exceptions. People feel genuinely happy when they are with others; this is a sense of social identity. Nowadays, there are many social media platforms, so people can chat not only face-to-face but also online. This has its advantages; even shy people can chat easily with others without awkwardness, and can better communicate and build relationships. Because humans are social beings, problems can be solved effectively and quickly. Because humans are social beings, their thoughts can be exchanged, and their ideas can be affirmed. Because of social interaction, human strength can be concentrated, and society can develop rapidly.
Undeniably, some people enjoy solitude. They dislike interacting with others, disregarding what others say or think, and simply choose to be independent. In foreign films, we often see elderly people living alone in the forest or by the sea. Such people also exist in real life; they find interacting with others tedious. Therefore, they choose to live away from crowds, like in Dali. However, I think there's another type of person nowadays who doesn't talk to others, only orders takeout, and stays indoors all the time. These are what we call "homebodies." They seem to live only in computer games and comics, indifferent to and unwilling to understand what's happening in the outside world. It's as if they've become detached from society.
People need to communicate with others in daily life; only through communication and learning can we become stronger. Humans are also social animals, and this is a good way of life, whether for self-protection or to protect others. Living together allows us to better understand the people around us and how to greet everyone in life. Because humanity has united and learned that the power of the collective is the strongest, humanity stands at the top of the food chain today. Many people enjoy lively gatherings and atmospheres. Isn't this an emotion ingrained in our very being?
The same was true of the Asgardians.
They dislike selfishness and value collectivism.
It praises those who sacrificed themselves for the collective.
Sif grew up in this environment, so it's hard for her to think only of herself.
But you have to admit, being selfish can feel really good sometimes!
Especially when you let go of everything, the feeling of being free is captivating!
So when Thor talks about betrayal... Sif feels... okay.
She didn't want to hurt Asgard, nor did she ever intend to.
But if it's just going against other people's expectations and only doing what you want to do... then it's betrayal.
There's no reason why others can do it but she can't!
Loki is the most typical example. Is there anyone more selfish and self-serving than Loki?
But how did Odin and Thor treat him?
They had been forgiving this damned liar all along, and even after Loki was captured, he still received the best possible treatment... When a traitor is caught, not only does the Queen personally deliver food to him while he's in prison, but his cell is also furnished with a complete set of exquisite furniture... It can be said that apart from the somewhat unpleasant living conditions, he received no punishment whatsoever!
And Thor!
To Earthlings, Thor's actions might just seem like a young man's first romantic experience, nothing special. After all, young people are prone to breakups and makeups, and there's nothing wrong with moving on to someone else.
But this is Asgard.
I've emphasized this many times: the power of tradition is immense here.
If it were someone else, the two families would already be fighting to the death by now... Of course, the more likely scenario is that the scumbag would be abandoned by both families... After all, violating the Holy Covenant is a very serious matter in Asgard.
Why is Thor alright?
It's all because he's Odin's son, the future king, and Thor is naturally loved by the Asgardians... Of course, ultimately, the fact that he's Odin's son is a huge factor. Just like Loki's mess, if someone else had been executed, would they have been allowed to go to jail and enjoy a good life?
Don't even think about it!
Thor and Loki were both selfish, but they're perfectly fine. Thor is still sitting on his throne, lost in thought, while Loki is long gone, enjoying himself to the fullest.
Asgard didn't even bother to hunt him down... Isn't that amazing?
So, for Sif, if a monk can touch it, why can't I?
Why?
"Further words are useless!!"
Sif didn't bother to explain; she didn't think Thor could understand her at all.
Thor is a spoiled child. You can't call him selfish, but he subconsciously believes that the world revolves around him... at least that's how it is in Asgard... He simply cannot understand the bitterness of a pure 'supporting character' like Sif.
clang!
The divine longsword clashed with Thor's hammer once again.
This time, the two sides are evenly matched!
With the awakening of her divine nature, Sif's improvement is comprehensive!
She began to understand why Thor was so much stronger than them!
When Thor was young, the gap between him and Sif and the others wasn't actually that big. In fact, due to his personality, he was even worse than Fandral in training... After all, training was more about skill than real combat, so Thor's training results weren't exactly outstanding when he was young.
But ever since I became an adult.
Thor left them behind at a speed visible to the naked eye, even before he had truly become the God of Thunder!
He hasn't yet acknowledged the source of his power, relying more on Thor's hammer.
Of course, Sif's situation was even worse; she didn't even have the slightest awareness of being a strong person... How could someone who is an appendage of another person be a strong person?
Therefore, when Sif awakened, the changes she brought about were especially significant!
……
“Something feels off.” Hall finally realized something was wrong. “Sif doesn’t seem to be having a fight with Thor.”
"What could be wrong?" Fandral said with complete relaxation, rubbing his bruised eye. "Do you really believe Sif would hurt Thor?"
They knew Sif too well; she had trained with them since she was a child.
They've all beaten Thor, but Sif has never... but against them, Sif is incredibly fierce.
They were completely different people... Everyone's not stupid, even a child could tell what was going on.
But nobody took it seriously.
After all, by then, everyone already knew that Sif was Thor's fiancée.
This has been the case all these years; Sif becomes incredibly weak whenever Thor is involved.
Fandral never imagined that Sif would hurt Thor.
“No, not this time! I can tell Sif is serious!” Hall was more composed; he would set aside all prejudices to look at things. Of course, this was also related to the fact that he wasn't an Asgardian; he had joined the group halfway through. He didn't have as many Asgardian biases.
Although Vostagg is old, he is much more meticulous than Vandal.
After all, given the number of wars he's participated in and his bravery, he would have died eight hundred times over if he hadn't been careful.
“I also feel something’s not right.” Volstagg stroked his red beard and frowned.
When Vandal heard what his two friends said, he was a little confused.
After all, Sif has now transformed into a god; the change is truly immense.
But just as he was about to say something...
Suddenly, a scream was heard!
He jerked his head up and saw Sif pierce Thor's chest with her sword. Then, to Thor's astonishment, Sif snatched the Spear of Eternity from his hand and kicked him away!
Upon seeing this scene, everyone fell silent for a moment, then rushed towards Thor in a panic.
This is not how a quarrel between young children should be!
Even if Volstagg supports Sif, it doesn't necessarily mean they can just sit idly by and watch Sif stab Thor in the chest... Is this a place where you can just do whatever you want?
You could lose your life!
Meanwhile, Sif returned to the control center as quickly as possible.
There, Ger stared at Sif in disbelief, feeling that things were a bit beyond his imagination.
The planned "quiet entry into the village, no shooting" did not happen; instead, Sif completely solidified her reputation as a traitor.
Is this... really worth it?
"What are you looking at? Get to the door and stop them! I need to lift the Rainbow Bridge's restrictions!"
Sif should have realized long ago that her brother couldn't possibly leave Asgard alone without doing anything. It turns out that when Heimdall left Asgard, he gave the Rainbow Bridge a predetermined command: if he didn't return to undo the command, then the rainbow would be allowed to enter but not leave!
Furthermore, if Heimdall does not cancel the command, the intrusion alarm on the Rainbow Bridge will be automatically activated, at which point the enemy will be trapped on the Rainbow Bridge, unable to advance or retreat!
The plan actually succeeded, but he didn't expect that Sif would betray him and that she would ascend to godhood.
As mentioned before, ultimate control of the Rainbow Bridge rests with the Eternal Spear.
This thing is generally considered to be absolutely safe.
After all, who could snatch the Spear of Eternity from Odin?
If someone actually manages to do that, then the Rainbow Bridge won't be of much use anymore. If the opponent can defeat Odin, why would they care about the Rainbow Bridge?
But... plans can't keep up with changes!
Everything went awry from Heimdall's plan.
"I need time to use the Spear of Eternity to modify the commands and reactivate the Bifrost! This will take time, so I can't be disturbed... By the way, don't kill anyone! Although I'm helping you, I don't intend to completely betray Asgard."
As Sif spoke, she began using the Eternal Spear to modify the commands.
"I understand! You've done so much for me, I can't possibly repay kindness with enmity!"
Although Ger could not be considered a good person, he still had the basic principle of repaying kindness.
Sif was the only one who, after learning about his ordeal, didn't try to persuade him to let go of his hatred with grand principles, but instead actively helped him; he wasn't that twisted.
As for not killing people... that's not that difficult.
……
On the other side, some Asgardian warriors rushed towards Thor, while others, led by Hall and Fandral, arrived at the Rainbow Bridge control center, where they found Gale at the entrance.
Gel was wearing a black hooded cloak, completely concealing himself.
So they didn't recognize who this person was at first glance.
"No, who are you? What are you doing here?"
"Fandall asked casually," he said. Then, Ger raised his hand, and a black whip suddenly shot out from his sleeve, binding Fandall instantly. The whip then expanded, transforming into a huge mass of black, sticky material! It glued Fandall and everyone around him together!
The group of people were like mice stuck on a sticky trap, unable to move!
The others were taken aback and launched an attack almost without hesitation!
However, ordinary attacks are almost ineffective against Gale.
Putting aside everything else, his ability to kill is absolutely cosmic-level.
Apart from high temperatures and sound waves, almost nothing can really harm him.
Then one soldier after another was taken down!
"It's the Godslayer, Ger! Don't use ordinary weapons against him, get energy weapons!!"
Hall quickly recognized who the person in front of him was, and immediately ordered his men to change their strategy.
"Don't even think about it!!"
How could Gerr possibly let them target him... After all, he wasn't fighting alone now; he needed to hold this place and prevent anyone from disturbing Sif!
So he swung the Black Death Sword in his hand, and countless black slime splashed out from the sword. Then the slime transformed into countless derivatives and rushed towards the Asgardians... These things were not very lethal. Their main purpose was to hold off the enemy and block the entrance and exit!