lv 1 skeleton

chapter 121

Um… why are there so many balls of light?”

“We have detected hundreds of bodies of energy approaching from 3 o’clock.”

Lena announced ominously.

“I see, it seems that the Egyptian Gods and Olympians have finally made their move.”

“Ah, then was the earlier solar flare just a ruse to lure out Thor?”

“Possibly….”

Flash!

Suddenly a bunch of rainbow lights appeared in Nautilus’ command center as dozens of gods appeared.

“Johra, Odin has sent over reinforcements as per our contract.”

Loki appeared and spoke cordially.

“Thank you, but do we even have a way to deal with so many Gods?”

I turned to Gnoss and asked.

“Well… maybe if we slow down time, giving Thor a chance to return. By the way Loki, is your father not coming? I would have expected him to join us in such an emergency.”

Loki’s expression became uncomfortable as he answered.

“Well, not too long ago he was tasked by Skyfather to participate in a mission, maybe….”

“Ah, so the Olympians might have had a hand in this.”

Loki nodded back solemnly.

“Damn! We simply don’t have any chance of winning this encounter.  How will be get out of this one? Are we going to have to buy time and simply wait for a miracle?”

Arms crossed, I was only half listening to the conversations going on around me, as I focused on a single thought.

“Johra?”

It was only then that I snapped out of it and responded.

“Just give me as much time as you can.”

“Alright, did you hear that Loki?”

“We’ll do as you said. In the name of the almighty Odin, to battle!”

“For Odin!”

They fired up their powers and rushed towards the incoming Gods.

“I’ll go join them, Johra.”

“Okay, but if you see that it’s getting too dangerous make sure to run away and save your life, alright Thanatos?”

Bowing down momentarily, she then straightened herself up and vanished into a dark shadow.

“Gnoss, how much time do we have?”

“Uhm… Lena?”

“What is our distance from the enemy?”

“About two AU.”

She went silent as she made her complicated calculations, before responding.

“Considering the distance and factoring more or less how much time the Norse Gods can buy, I’d say three hours at best, if we’re unlucky then two.”

“Good, Is the Extincition gun on the Nautilus operational?”

“Sure… but it won’t be enough against these Gods. The energy output would have to be at least 10,000 times stronger.”

“I’ll begin preparations.”

“Huh? Didn’t you just hear me? It’s not possible, you’d need to make it 10,000 times stronger.”