Immortal Palace Asgard.
With the brilliant splendor of the Rainbow Bridge in motion, Luo En strode in from the Midgard World.
"Loki, my Lord, you've returned!"
Two Immortal Palace Guards hastily saluted, their taut bodies slightly relaxed, a touch of genuine joy rising on their brows.
Luo En nodded and asked, in a deep voice,
"His Majesty?"
"Still in the Golden Palace..."
"How long now?"
"Half a year, I suppose..."
The two guards replied with a wry smile, shadows passing over their faces.
Ever since His Majesty the King of Gods had paid a visit to the Norn Sisters, he had returned and without a word, holed himself up in the Golden Palace, staying alone in the great hall, drinking day and night, utterly intoxicated, refusing to see anyone, and neglecting the affairs of the Immortal Palace.