"And what exactly do you intend to do?" Odin asked helplessly. "You must understand—the Uru reserves in Asgard's Vault are not limitless."
Odin genuinely liked Leon. So did Frigga.
A lively personality. Knows his limits. Doesn't cause real trouble.
Unlike a certain hammer-wielding god who constantly shouted about conquering realms.
But liking him—
Didn't mean indulging everything.
Odin straightened slightly, intending to display a measure of kingly authority—
Only for Leon to flash-step behind him and start massaging his shoulders with exaggerated devotion.
"Father, I don't need much. Just replace everything beneath her synthetic skin with Uru."
"And maybe add a few runes to make her… more durable."
"I would be eternally grateful."
Odin's eye twitched.
He glanced at the unactivated 2B, supported by Arcee, silently calculating.
"…Only this once."
"Deal!"
Leon agreed instantly.
Odin produced another batch of Uru—far smaller than the mountain used for Aionsega, but still considerable.
Arcee scanned 2B's internal mechanical framework and projected a full 3D schematic for Eitri.
Leon removed her Black Box core, retaining only the micro nuclear reactor that served as her power source.
Theoretically, her energy supply was effectively limitless.
In emergencies, she could even emulate A2's method—extracting trace deuterium from water to fuel high-output combat.
Tiny quantity.
Astronomical heat value.
More than sufficient.
Eitri waved dismissively.
"Simple."
With the Stellar Forge active, refining Uru mechanical components was trivial.
The most time-consuming part was crafting the molds.
Before long, 2B's exposed mechanical frame—now fully reconstructed in Uru—was complete.
At Leon's insistence, Eitri reserved internal slots for a future communication module installation.
After core and drive modules were replaced—
Odin stepped forward.
He engraved runes across her Uru frame.
Regeneration Runes.
Reinforcement Runes.
Stability Runes.
Enhancement Runes.
If it was being done—
It would be done properly.
By the end, Odin seemed almost carried away.
He enchanted her like a second Destroyer.
Transforming her into a dual-drive divine Valkyrie—nuclear core + divine energy hybrid.
The divine power would require periodic replenishment.
Which, naturally—
Was Leon's responsibility.
The replenishment method?
Comparable to a certain mage-and-servant mana transfer dynamic.
No further elaboration required.
Naturally, a Pseudo-Neural Feedback System—similar to Arcee's—was added to 2B's upgrade list.
Those who understood, understood.
Finally, Leon retrieved the Regeneration Cradle from System Storage.
After Arcee configured 2B's Vibranium-infused synthetic dermal modeling program, Leon placed the fully enchanted Uru frame inside.
As for her POD support unit—
Leon replaced its materials—and her signature swords Virtuous Contract and Virtuous Treaty—with Active Adamantium.
The POD would later undergo major upgrades under Tony's supervision.
2B's integrated technology would serve as valuable reference material.
Once everything was complete—
Leon stored 2B (still mid-modification inside the Cradle) back into System Storage.
Because she was technically undergoing enhancement, the System allowed the "bug" of merging the two equipment states into one slot.
Mission complete.
Leon turned to Eitri.
"My friend—next time, I'll introduce my older brother Tony."
"In some ways, he's a forging genius too."
"I guarantee you'll spark inspiration together."
Eitri laughed heartily.
"We dwarves yield to none in craftsmanship—but we welcome all who respect the forge."
With booming laughter echoing across Nidavellir—
Leon and Odin ascended.
The Bifrost descended in radiant light.
And in an instant—
They returned to Asgard.
On the way back to the palace, Leon couldn't resist asking:
"If the Infinity Gauntlet has already been forged… why not gather the six Infinity Stones as well?"
Odin chuckled softly.
"Leon."
"Remember this."
"Only ignorant weaklings chase after Infinity Stones."
"True strength is never created by them."
Leon raised a brow.
"So… could you defeat someone who collected all six and survived the backlash?"
"…No."
Odin turned away, cloak flowing majestically.
Leon blinked.
The Allfather truly was the Allfather.
Even admitting defeat carried royal dignity.
Back in his chamber—
Leon reclined with his head resting on Eve's lap.
She gently washed his face and massaged his temples.
Asgard felt… quiet.
Too quiet.
"Where's Thor?" Leon murmured lazily. "Haven't seen him since the celebration."
Eve paused.
"My lord… you didn't know?"
"Know what?"
"Lord Thor is leading the Warriors Three—and Lady Sif—to Jotunheim to suppress Frost Giant unrest."
Leon's eyes snapped open.
"There's something like that happening?"
"Why didn't you tell me sooner?!"
That was the perfect combat benchmark opportunity.
Leon raised a hand, pushing aside the obstructing softness in his field of vision.
Duang~ Duang~
Seal One—
Guardian.
Release.
"War God Armor—"
"Manifest."
The watch-like disk on his wrist blazed.
Ice-blue and crimson light intertwined—
And the War God Armor unfolded around him in radiant brilliance.
The God of Battle—
Departed for Jotunheim.
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