A Nexus Devil (Dxd x Multi Crossover)

Chapter 50: Reunions Part 1

Chapter 50: Reunions Part 1

After Jake finished explaining his meeting with Death, Thor and Emma were left in shock. Emma's face paled as she realized that she had inadvertently spited Death, and she was relieved that Death had chosen to speak to Jake instead. On the other hand, Thor was taken aback by the revelation that he had a living sister all along, and nobody had informed him about it. This discovery left him questioning his status as the legitimate crown prince.

To give them some time to process the overwhelming information, Jake allowed them to finish their breakfast before teleporting them all to Asgard. He attempted to teleport directly to the palace, but he encountered a block. Nevertheless, he managed to breach the weaker wards near the Bifrost Bridge on the city's edge.

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"So, this is your home, Thor?" Emma asked. "It's... a burning dump." Emma didn't hold back on her brutal remark. Jake figured she had a point, though.

"..." Thor was at a loss for words upon seeing the state of his home. He was shocked at what had become of Asgard!

Asgard did not look as glorious as it did before Jake left. There had clearly been an intense battle throughout the city. The golden city was still standing, of course... mostly. But its once brilliant walls were stained with soot and blood from the recent invasion. It seemed that the people of Asgard had suffered a great cost for fighting off the invading angels; they were truly caught off guard. Thor cursed himself for missing the entire thing!

As they walked down the formerly golden roads heading towards the palace, the group saw a few dozen people with despondent looks on their faces. However, the Asgardian citizens perked up upon seeing their prince walking the streets.

"Thor! Prince Thor is back!"

"This is truly wonderful! Those damn angels won't know what's coming to them now! The prince will lead us to victory and vengeance!"

"Thor! Thor! Thor! Thor!" A small crowd started to form as they cheered his name.

Thor had a guilty look on his face as he now saw the state that his people were in due to his blunder. He was going to speak up and tell them that he was sorry and that he was currently powerless to help them... before he felt someone sock him in the gut!

"Ooof!" He exclaimed as he clutched his stomach in pain before turning to Lady Emma?! "What did you do that for, milady?"

Emma answered him with a lecture. "I was reading your mind and stopped you from doing something foolish. Look at these people, Thor! Your people! They have just been through an incredibly trying battle and clearly suffered. Asgard is in ruins. All they have right now to cling to is hope – hope that you will lead them to victory and greatness once more."

Thor realized he had almost completely demoralized his own people at their lowest moment. He apologized to Emma and thanked her.

"My people," he spoke up loudly to those nearby. "I have returned, and I promise Asgard will have Justice!" He declared to the small crowd that cheered in return.

"Justice!!!" "Vengeance!" Jake was taken aback by how quickly the dreary Asgardians turned boisterous and started calling for their enemies blood. They were a war loving people after all.

"Come on," Jake said. "Pretty soon the news of Thor's return will spread like crazy so we should reach the palace before we get swarmed by excited people." The other two nodded as they picked up their pace.

When they reached the palace gates, the guards immediately recognized their prince and allowed them all entry. Jake immediately headed for the healing halls with the other two following him. Before they could arrive, though, their path was intercepted by a familiar princess.