Celebration banquets are a tradition in Asgard. After each victory in a battle, the soldiers will celebrate with abandon. The ancient customs of some Nordic countries on the earth originated from this.
It was the first time that Lu Xiao used the Rainbow Bridge, a black technology device that can transport at will among the nine realms. On the way back to Asgard with Thor, Lu Xiao kept curiously observing everywhere in the colorful passage.
"Whoosh~"
As the grounded feeling returned to his feet, the scene in front of Lu Xiao changed a lot compared to before.
The splendid open-air palace could directly see the dazzling stars all around. A strong and heroic man with a golden helmet stood in front of him and Thor.
"Qiang~"
Pulling out the long sword inserted into an unknown instrument, the man in golden armor with deep amber eyes looked at Lu Xiao carefully for a moment, and then a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Welcome to Asgard, the mystical guardian of Midgard."
Thor enthusiastically hugged the man in golden armor, and introduced to Lu Xiao with a smile: "Lu, this is one of my best friends, the guardian of the Asgard gate, my father's most trusted general, Hai
Mdahl.”
Lu Xiao politely introduced herself to Heimdall with a mystic's fist-cup salute: "It's an honor to meet you, Heimdall, I am..."
"I know." Heimdall replied with a smile: "I witnessed the whole battle between you and Thor and Malekith. Compared with Thor..."
Heimdall turned his eyes and joked with a smile: "You have stronger combat wisdom than him."
Thor heard Heimdall's implicit accusation of his impulsive character and raised his arms dissatisfied: "Hey!"
Heimdall smiled nonchalantly: "That's enough of the joke, His Majesty Odin is still waiting for you, please go ahead."
Walking out of the main hall where the Rainbow Bridge is located, a magnificent scenery that only exists in legends appeared in front of Lu Xiao.
At the other end of the long passage that exuded colorful light, stood a prosperous city that seemed to radiate brilliance. The tallest building was entirely golden, and the bright light made Lu Xiao's eyes hurt.
"Come on, Lu."
Thor patted Lu Xiao on the back and guided him to board a suspended spacecraft that had been prepared.
This kind of airship is a very convenient means of transportation in Asgard. Under Thor's unskilled control, the airship took off into the sky, changed speed steplessly in a short time, and accelerated towards the golden palace.
Lu Xiao was forced to lean against the baffle behind the craft due to the strong push on her back. She clasped her hands tightly on both sides of the craft to ensure that she would not be thrown out.
Thor knew nothing about Lu Xiao's situation, and with excitement on his face, he further accelerated his speed and shuttled back and forth over the city of Asgard.
Several times, Lu Xiao thought that the flying boat was going to hit the surrounding buildings. Fortunately, Thor avoided all obstacles and successfully drove the flying boat to the palace and stopped in front of it.
"Huh~"
Lu Xiao, whose hairstyle turned into a broomstick, used magic to smooth down her high-rising hair, and said to Thor with some complaints: "Can you tell me before starting next time? At least let me make some preparations."
"Haha, don't worry about these details."
Thor introduced to Lu Xiao nonchalantly: "This is the fairy palace where the royal family of Asgard lives, also known as Odin's Golden Palace. Come with me, my father and ministers are waiting for you in the throne hall."
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From the appearance, there is no significant difference between Asgardians and humans.
They have the same blond hair and blue eyes as Europeans and Americans, tall noses and deep eyes, and there seems to be little difference in height and physique, which means that the styles of clothing are quite different. The banquet clothes here are similar to the ancient period of earth civilization.
On the day of the banquet, the fairy palace was very lively. Men and women coming and going dressed up and went out, talking and laughing to express the joy of victory in the war.
When Lu Xiao passed by a side hall, he saw a fat man with a beard hugging him like a duck to water. He was also surrounded by many Asgardian beauties wearing cool clothes.
"Uh~ don't worry about it."
Thor scratched his head helplessly: "That is Volstagg, one of the Three Warriors of Asgard. The handsome young man next to him who looks like a gentle scum is Fandral. Let them enjoy it slowly."
Hogan, the last of the Three Warriors of Asgard, did not join in the celebration of his companions. He sat in a corner of the side hall with a gloomy expression, seeming to be worried about something.
"Hey~"
Thor sighed and patted his forehead: "Hogan blamed himself for the cursed warrior's disturbance in the prison and Loki's escape. He may have been unable to forgive himself for a long time."
On the way forward, Lu Xiao also met Heimdall's sister, the female warrior Sif.
Judging from the affectionate look in the eyes of this heroic female warrior when she looked at Thor, she should be one of Thor's suitors, but it's a pity that Luo Hua is ruthless on purpose.
After perfunctorily getting rid of Sif's entanglement, Thor finally brought Lu Xiao to the throne room.
There are a large number of exquisite murals painted around the splendid palace, and these murals are not simple static pictures, they are movable, vividly telling visitors the process of the development and growth of Asgard by God King Odin.
The well-dressed Asgardian dignitaries lined up on both sides of the hall in an orderly manner. Many people watched curiously as this strange Midgardian continued to move forward under the leadership of Crown Prince Thor.
"Welcome, welcome, distinguished guest from afar."
A slightly exaggerated voice came from the throne at the end of the hall, and a one-eyed old man with a white beard opened his arms to warmly welcome Lu Xiao's arrival.
Thor doesn't need to introduce him, the smiling old man in front of him is the ruler of the Nine Realms, the God King of Asgard, Odin.
The first impression of Odin on Lu Xiao was somewhat different from what he had imagined. He originally thought that the god king would have a more calm and majestic temperament, but the "Odin" in front of him strengthened Lu Xiao's doubts.
Thor saluted Odin, looked around, and asked doubtfully: "Father, where is the queen?"
A trace of unnaturalness flashed in "Odin's" eyes. He looked around and said, "Your mother is busy greeting other distinguished female guests, so let's not disturb them."
"Come on, the distinguished guests have arrived, and the main banquet has officially begun!"
Odin raised his cup and declared loudly: "Hail, my people."
"Asgard is invincible under my leadership. We once again defeated the evil plot of the dark elves and maintained the peace of the nine realms. Raise your glasses and enjoy this grand banquet!"
"Oh! For the God King, for Asgard!"
Encouraged by Odin, the elegant dignitaries in the throne room abandoned their previous reserve, cheered and raised their glasses to celebrate.
Thor also planned to continue discussing some things with Odin, but Odin quickly buried himself surrounded by a group of noble ladies, enjoying the banquet with a wanton smile on his face that made the corners of Thor's mouth twitch.
Before leaving, Odin raised his glass with a smile and signaled to Lu Xiao: "Mystic, we will talk in detail after the banquet. I hope to learn more about the current situation of my old friend Ancient One."
Lu Xiao bowed slightly with a smile on his face. From an angle that Odin couldn't see, a teasing smile appeared on his face: "As you wish, His Majesty the 'God King'."