Hades laughed at Athena's words and said:
"Yes, yes! You're right, Athena!"
Then he pointed at Forn and added mockingly:
"Look at her… holding Odin's hand like that!"
"She must have confessed her love to him, right, brother?"
Odin looked at Forn—
She was so shy that she couldn't even defend herself.
So he tightened his grip on her hand—
And pulled her closer…
Then said calmly and confidently:
"Yes."
"But I'm the one who confessed my feelings to her."
Then he continued:
"And we're getting married… today."
Silence fell over the place.
A few seconds—
But they felt like an eternity.
Poseidon spoke in a low, shocked voice:
"You… confessed your feelings to her, Odin?"
"What is going on here…?"
As for Hades and Athena—
They immediately understood what Odin meant.
They looked at Poseidon—
And when he saw their expressions…
He understood.
So he suddenly said out loud:
"Then we should prepare a big celebration for the newlyweds!"
Hades nodded, holding back a laugh:
"Yes, let's do that!"
"And we'll bring the children who are training as well!"
Athena shook her head and said:
"No."
"Let them train."
"They already celebrated before, and we don't want to distract them."
Odin laughed and said:
"Yes, you're right, sister."
"Let's celebrate here, just us."
Then he turned to Forn—
Still holding her hand firmly—
And said:
"What do you think, Forn?"
"Shall we celebrate here and now…"
"Or do you want some time to think?"
Forn… was absent-minded.
From the moment he said "we're getting married today"—
Her mind had stopped.
Before she could understand…
Before she could think…
Her lips moved on their own:
"Yes…"
"Let's get married, Odin."
Her eyes widened after she said it—
But it was too late.
Odin laughed—
Wrapped his arm around her—
And said:
"Then let's do it."
"The wedding is today, Forn."
Hades and Athena laughed—
But Poseidon…
Was completely shocked.
He knew the truth.
He knew Odin didn't love Forn.
And that her presence here… wasn't a coincidence.
But even so—
He never expected…
That Odin would go this far in his coldness.
He looked at him—
And admiration appeared in his eyes without him noticing.
Then he said out loud as he vanished:
"Leave the preparations to me!"
And disappeared.
Hades and Athena looked at each other—
Then vanished as well, saying:
"We'll prepare the food."
Suddenly…
Everything became quiet.
Everyone disappeared.
And Forn was left… alone with Odin.
She glanced at him—
And saw him looking at her…
With a cold smile.
She quickly turned her face away and said in a low voice:
"Why…?"
"Why did you do this…?"
"You didn't even ask me…"
"If I love you or not…"
"Why are you rushing like this…?"
Odin looked at her calmly—
Then suddenly pulled her into an embrace…
Laughing softly:
"It's alright… it's alright."
"You're with me now… don't be afraid."
Then he leaned closer and said:
"As for rushing to marry you…"
"It's because I want this."
"Do you mind?"
Forn didn't answer.
The moment he hugged her—
Her face turned even redder…
And her heart started racing wildly.
She thought to herself:
"What's happening to me…?!"
"I'm the strongest knight in the human empire…!"
"How can I be unable to speak…?!"
She tried to gather her courage…
To respond…
To say anything…
But she failed.
Odin looked at her—
Then pulled away slightly and said in a strange tone:
"What's wrong?"
"Are you okay?"
Before she could answer—
He shook his head and laughed.
Then gently pinched her cheeks and said:
"No, no… don't answer."
"I know you're shy… you little kitten."
Forn's eyes widened in shock and embarrassment.
Then Odin stepped back and said:
"I'll leave you now."
"Prepare yourself… for the celebration and the wedding tonight."
"Understood?"
Forn nodded silently.
Odin laughed—
Then vanished, saying:
"I hope you don't faint this time, Forn."
She stood there for a few moments…
Staring at where he disappeared.
Then suddenly—
She turned and ran quickly toward the house…
Muttering in deep embarrassment:
"How did this happen…?!"
"Why couldn't I respond to him…?!"
"Why can't I even look at him…?!"
She entered her house—Athena's house—
Her heart still pounding fast.
Meanwhile…
Near the village—
Odin gathered with his brothers.
Discussing the matter of this sudden marriage.