Excellent! ~(Ian)

Ethan scanned his vicinity, feeling genuinely puzzled now. Rossweisse told him that she knew where the higher ranked enemies were at in all across realms. He only asked to 'borrow' her for a little bit so she could guide him to where the permits were, but this was... strange.

Was it something I said? ~(Ethan)

Ethan could only tilt his head this way and that as he alternated his gaze between the heavily-trembling Odin, the knights who couldn't hide their astonishment, as well as Rossweisse and her deeply-blushing face.

He probably misunderstood when you said 'borrow' ~(Elle)

Rossweisse explanation and Ethan saying the exact same thing finally managed to calm down the boss's agitation. He settled back down on his throne to think.

"You want some artifacts and a guide, correct?"

The order itself was not what one would call forceful. However, just like one would follow their instincts to eat when they were hungry and sleep when they were tired, the people all thought that they had to carry this order out. That was why the boss felt his heart fall to the pit of his stomach when he heard the news of black-armoured soldiers suddenly invading this land and hunting down lesser creatures. He knew that the thing they were supposed to protect this place from had finally arrived. Odin gave it a lot of thought, before ordering the subjugation force to move out. And surprisingly, the platoons made up of black soldiers proved easier than expected to defeat. However, according to the reports made by the advanced scouts, there were enemies on a completely different scale compared to those easy-to-defeat black soldiers present as well. They said that against platoons led by the robe-wearing giant 'knight" that could spit out flames, or a knight with something lengthy attached to its helm, there was no guarantee of victory at all. Odin could see it. He rejoiced after hearing the news of those black soldiers suddenly vanishing. But, they were now gathered right in front of his eyes. They were hiding within the man's darkness, waiting for an order to attack. Even now, the boss felt a chill from the countless soldiers inside the shadow shooting him cold glares filled with thick, bone-chilling murderous intent.

I never once thought of my life negotiating with a human.... kinda say, it hurts my pride ~(Odin)

Not only that, this man....

I believe he's hiding his true abilities ~(Odin)

It was uncertain what he was aiming for, but there was little doubt that he was hiding almost all of his powers like an iceberg floating on the quiet water's surface. Fighting against an enemy no one could truly comprehend was a terrifying prospect, indeed.

"Is that everything you need, sir Elms?" He asked

If the boss could protect everyone simply by handing out those Artifacts, then there was no reason not to. Also, since he'd be doing that in order to protect this land, he wasn't exactly going against that order from the unknown source, either. Ethan nodded his head.

"You won't put her in any danger, correct?"

Suddenly, Ethan felt Rossweisse's glance. Elms was inwardly surprised but didn't forget to nod his head regardless. The boss pondered for a short while, before a smile formed on his face. The moment he agreed to hand it over, the boss felt as if a persistently-annoying aching tooth had finally come loose or some such.
If the event of stopping the prophetised advent of calamity by handing over a scrap of paper didn't qualify as a matter to rejoice, then what else would?

"No, if you could do that, we'd be very grateful."

Ethan had been getting ready for the eventuality where things go the other way, but after seeing the boss's bright smile, he too smirked and let go of all the built-up tension in his body.

"You saw me take out a Valkyrie, what's to say I won't put her in any danger?" Ethan chuckled

"Very well." Odin snapped his fingers, and a soldier hurriedly brought a large scroll from somewhere to present it before Ethan

He then unfurled the scroll.

Name: Lucky Scroll
Rank: A
Type: Artifact
Increases 20% loot drops from enemies

"Can't forget about this one." Odin handed the man another artifact

Name: Flower of Life
Rank: S
Type: Artifact
Once below 5% of health, you will be
Invulnerable to all damage for 30 seconds

"Invulnerability?"

"Yes.... how'd you know?" Odin questioned in how Ethan managed to see what skills it does

"Someone told me."

Ethan rolled the scroll back up and sent it to his Inventory.

"Hey, is it fine if we get going now?"

Ethan urged Rossweisse and turned towards the exit, but then, the waiting knights suddenly blocked the doorway. Ethan looked back feeling puzzled, only to find her grinning brightly back at him. So, what was going on now? Odin quickly walked over and stood before Elms.

"We'd never let an important guest of Asgard go like this."

A certain overbearing aura came off from Odin's large frame. However, seeing that there was a smile of a friendly neighbourhood uncle etched on his face, it didn't look like he was trying to intimidate the other party. He spoke with a pleading tone of voice...

"As a celebration of the successful negotiation, would you mind having a feast with us? We also need to prepare my bodyguard for the long voyage ahead."

Ethan shifted his gaze over to Rossweisse. She was cautiously waiting for his answer, although he could easily see that she also wanted this. Well, she did keep her side of the bargain. So, wouldn't it be only right that he too behave in a gentlemanly manner, too? Besides, he also needed to eat anyway.

"....Okay, I will."

Been a while since I had a feast with many people ~(Ethan)

Just don't fuck the Valkyries ~(Ian)

Shut up, Ian. If that were to happen, Rossweisse first ~(Ethan)

Ah~, look who's grown up ~(Ian)

He finally consented after a short bout of hesitation, prompting Odin to break out in a big grin...

"Thank you!"

The complexions of Rossweisse and the knights also brightened considerably. Soon, the boss was yelling at his subordinates....

"What are you all doing? Prepared for a grand feast! Are you in drinking age?"

"Yes. I am." Ethan shamefully admitted

I wasn't before but now I am. Am 21 now. Is this how being old feels like? ~(Ethan)

Don't know. For all we know, we don't have a physical body. It's hard to tell if aging takes an effect on us ~(Elle)

Name: Ethan Elms
Level: 58
Class: Magic Swordsman,
Shadow Monarch
Title: Hunter