After Odin and Thor joined forces to defeat Surtur and bound him at the Rainbow Bridge, satellite broadcasts were cut off. While discussions about the Aesir Gods and Norse mythology were rampant on the internet, nobody had any knowledge that a Valkyrie had stayed behind and arrived in Northern Europe from the Antarctic at a speed surpassing that of a regular passenger plane.
The people of Arinad, the small town, could never have expected to encounter a figure they so devoutly believed in, a member of the Aesir Gods.
She was undoubtedly a true Valkyrie. Her commanding presence, wild elegance, noble demeanor, and her winged steed—a magnificent, winged horse raised head high—made her an extraordinary figure, far beyond anything modern society had ever witnessed.
Particularly striking was her unblemished skin and her lithe, feline body, attributes that transcended the capabilities of ordinary modern humans.
The Valkyrie, although not considered a part of the orthodox Aesir Gods, were nevertheless a semi-divine class of beings in Norse mythology.
"Great Valkyrie!" Mayor Beinhard was the first to regain his senses and promptly knelt on the ground, calling out the name of the Valkyrie in worship.
"Great Valkyrie!"
"Great Valkyrie!"
“......”
Soon, the other townsfolk quickly followed suit, prostrating themselves. They praised the great god Odin and chanted the name of the Valkyrie in prayer. Even the children knelt on the ground, occasionally lifting their innocent faces to gaze at the beautiful and gallant older sister before them. They joined in calling upon the name of the gods, following the lead of their parents.
The woman who had previously emanated a warrior's aura felt the sincere devotion of the townsfolk. Her expression softened, and she became gentle. If the Valkyrie before had looked like a female general on the battlefield, now her aggressive air receded, and she exuded an allure of high nobility.
The Valkyrie, known to be the daughters of gods and princesses of kingdoms in Norse mythology, naturally carried an air of grandeur.
"I am Hladgudr, one of the Valkyries of the great god Odin and the keeper of Valhalla."
"I have felt the faith present here, but the situation here is different from what I imagined. Loyal believers, tell me, who is the king of this country? I wish to question him about why the faith in the gods has dissipated from this land!"
The Valkyrie's aura was like an unsheathed sword, cold and sharp. With each word she spoke, it felt as if she was carving it into the air, bringing a chilling breeze.
However, despite the powerful presence of the Valkyrie, the fervent townspeople felt as though they were being caressed by a warm breeze. They were completely unharmed.
The townspeople exchanged glances and readily disclosed the information about their king and prime minister.
"Lady Hladgudr, the ruling figures in Sweden are two individuals. One is King Carl XVI Gustaf, and the other is Prime Minister Lofven. Both are in the capital city of Stockholm, Sweden!"
The townspeople spoke with enthusiasm, showing that in the face of their faith, kings and prime ministers were insignificant. If the Valkyrie were to make a call to action, these townspeople would likely arm themselves without hesitation and march on Stockholm to drive out Christianity and restore the faith of the great Aesir, just as Christianity had done a thousand years ago.
In matters of faith, there is no room for compromise.
"Two kings? I do not understand modern political systems," the Valkyrie responded.
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From the USA, a fighter jet was scrambled into action, and Prime Minister Lofvn of Sweden sat inside, wearing an oxygen mask, with an anxious expression.
He had just received word that the Valkyrie had indeed arrived in Northern Europe and appeared in a small town seventy kilometers from Uppsala.
"Why is the Valkyrie so fast?"
At this moment, the Swedish prime minister had lost interest in America's affairs. Upon receiving the news, he quickly prepared to return to his homeland, and for the sake of speed, he borrowed one of the fastest American fighter jets from the U.S. President, who readily agreed to his request.
With the American fighter jet roaring through the skies, the Swedish Prime Minister got a taste of the exhilarating sensation of flying at supersonic speeds.