📖 Scene — Odin's Cunning and Loki's Mission
Far from the demonic continent—and from Lilith, who was rushing to her father to report everything she had learned—
Odin stood in Asgard, deep in thought.
He was thinking about the movements of the dark elves… and their strange alliance with the demi-humans.
While lost in his thoughts—
A message reached him.
From one of his ravens.
In an instant, his consciousness connected to what the raven was seeing…
On the continent of Mira…
A demi-human was speaking to his tiger-like leader, confused:
"Why did those filthy elves tell us about the flower? Couldn't we have taken it for ourselves?"
The leader glanced around quickly to make sure no one was nearby…
And indeed—
No one was there.
At least…
That's what he thought.
He didn't notice the raven silently watching.
Lowering his voice, the leader said: "We're doing this because if the information reaches the dragons… and they come searching for the legendary flower…"
He paused, then continued: "We'll tell them the dark elves were the ones hiding it."
The subordinate's eyes widened as the leader went on: "If we face the dragons ourselves… we won't survive their غضب."
Then he added coldly: "So… our king informed the dark elves about the flower."
The subordinate quickly understood: "So… the king wants to make the dark elves the scapegoats."
The leader laughed and nodded: "Exactly."
Then added: "The news about the dragon prince being injured is true… and if the dragons find out we're hiding a flower that can heal him…"
He shook his head: "That would mean the end of our race."
Above them…
The raven heard everything.
Then—
It flew away silently and vanished.
The leader turned to his subordinate: "Don't tell anyone what I told you. Understood?"
The subordinate nodded confidently: "Don't worry… no one will know."
But—
The moment he finished speaking—
He suddenly looked at the sky: "My guard… it disappeared. Where did it go?"
The leader smiled faintly: "Perhaps it left."
Then added: "Goodbye."
The subordinate walked away.
Once he was gone…
The leader's expression changed.
He looked around again…
Then—
Pulled out a crystal.
He whispered a few words into it…
Then quickly hid it again, as if nothing had happened.
Above…
The raven was still watching.
And in that moment—
It understood.
"The information about the flower… is no longer contained."
It had spread.
To others…
Across Mira.
In Asgard…
Odin saw everything.
He heard every word.
He remained silent for a moment…
Then said decisively:
"We must find that flower…"
His eyes narrowed:
"And take it… for ourselves."
After thinking deeply…
Odin realized he couldn't obtain it using only his ravens.
He frowned, thinking.
Then—
His eyes gleamed.
"Why not make the news of the flower… known to everyone in Mira?"
In that same moment—
He smiled coldly.
And gave his orders.
Ravens spread everywhere, carrying news and rumors across the continent:
That the legendary flower had appeared once more… In the lands of the demi-humans.
But he didn't stop there—
He spread calculated lies:
That the flower not only heals… But grants strength equal to dragons… And immortality like rulers.
And so—
Chaos began.
After that, Odin thought for a moment… then vanished.
He was searching for one person.
Loki.
Moments later—
He found him.
Loki was playing with creatures, controlling them and making them fight, as if it were mere entertainment.
Odin looked at him and said: "You seem bored… aren't you?"
The moment Loki heard that—
He flinched, stood straight, and looked nervously at the creatures before saying quickly: "I can explain—"
But Odin interrupted: "I have a mission for you."
Loki stopped.
Focused.
"A mission… only you can accomplish."
The tension vanished from his eyes…
Replaced by genuine interest.
He looked at Odin and said quietly: "What can I do for you… my lord?"
Odin smiled slightly: "I've received news of a flower… capable of healing any injury."
He paused: "And it has bloomed in Mira."
He stepped closer: "I want it."
Then added: "It will benefit Asgard greatly… if someone is injured in the future."
Loki stood still, thinking seriously.
Then asked: "Where did you get this information?"
"And why choose me?"
He narrowed his eyes: "Is the flower real… or just a legend?"
Odin chuckled softly: "The flower is real."
Then continued: "And I've already had my ravens spread news of it across Mira…"
A faint smile appeared: "So you can take advantage of the chaos… and steal it."
Then silence.
Odin looked at Loki.
A long look.
At that moment—
Loki felt something strange.
A subtle tension… like he was being tested.
Then Odin said:
"I trust your intelligence."
He paused, then added: "You are like me in that."
Then said deeply: "But… you rely more on cunning."
He raised his gaze slightly: "While I rely on wisdom."
A brief silence.
Then: "Do you understand me?"
Loki smiled.
A confident, quiet laugh.
"Yes… I understand you, my lord."
Then added firmly: "You've chosen the right person."
He stepped forward, eyes gleaming: "Leave the flower to me…"
Then said with certainty: "I will find it… and bring it back to Asgard."
Odin looked at him for a moment.
Then slowly turned away.
And within his thoughts, he said:
"This is your test, Loki…"
He paused…
"I hope you succeed."
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