"Haha! You must be my nephew, Magnar. I've heard a lot about you," my uncle, Njord, said, patting my back. It seemed he didn't mind me flirting with his daughter—or rather, he ignored it. But considering her divinity, it might just be a common occurrence for her.
However, there was a strange glint in my uncle's eyes. I could instinctively tell he was scheming something, though I couldn't guess what.
Maybe I was overthinking, but a scheming uncle in the family never sounds good. Better to play it safe.
So, even if I couldn't tell what he was plotting, I knew someone who could.
'Raph, do some predictions here...'
[He is indeed scheming something, but I guess his scheme will make you very happy.]
'Make me happy? How?'
[He very well might just wish to make his daughter your fiancée.]
'WHAT?! Are you serious, Raph?'
[Indeed. You should thank your father, I guess. All that warfare has scared even the allies, and what better way to strengthen the alliance than to marry off the princess to you, the heir? Since there's already the precedent of your father and mother's marriage, this would be very beneficial for the Vanir. Your uncle is playing the long game...]
I looked at Freyja again and swallowed hard... thought acceleration kicking in on its own.
'Alright... but isn't she too young to be engaged? Then there's also the fact that we are practically cousins... isn't that bad for genetics?'
[...You are not human anymore, Master... And do you really find it strange? Zeus married his own sister, Hera.]
'That's Zeus we're talking about. We don't take him as an example in such cases! I could marry Hela and still be better than Zeus—he didn't even leave a duck! If there's a hole, there's a possibility of Zeus fucking it.
And it's not even decided yet. Why are you so certain that I would be marrying my cousin?!!'
[Really, Master? You're doubting my abilities now? You can rest assured that the talks will begin before the end of this very visit. Even your mom will support it, and your father will simply agree. If it were about marrying off Hela, he would definitely not agree... but you being male comes with some benefits.]
'Damn... I thought being a god and a prince would have some perks, but heck, getting engaged to my first crush this quickly still amazes me...'
[Heh... so you admit you have a crush on her, right? My, my, didn't think you'd be so beastly, Master~]
'...I misspoke... no, misthought... no, I definitely don't have a crush on her! I would be accepting this only for the betterment of the Vanir and Aesir. My intentions are pure. It is all for Asgard. Someone has to take the hit, right?'
[...I mean, at least put some effort into your excuses. What the hell was that? Not even a child would believe it...]
'Enough! I, the Crown Prince of Asgard, the God of Life, Wisdom, and Creation, don't need to make excuses.'
[Just admit you're in the wrong. Anyway, it's not that bad—she's technically older than you.]
'Yeah, you're right, Raphael... but I still think her divinity is at fault.'
[Heh... got you... hahahaha!]
'Ughhh... RAPHAEL!!'
[Quit it, pedophile Master.]
'Just be quiet... go make some Zanpakuto or something for me.'
[Heh, although I know you're just sending me away with that task, since I care for you so much, Master~, I've already started researching Zanpakuto creation. I've also begun research on combining divine weapons and Zanpakuto, granting them a special ability and attaching them to the soul. When you obtain a divine weapon of your own in the future, we can bind it to your soul.]
'...I'm not in the mood, but yeah, that was neat, Raph.'
Alright, time to focus. Now, where were we?
[Your uncle just started talking to you.]
Right. There.
"Hello, King Njord. I am Magnar Odinson, Crown Prince of Asgard," I said formally.
"Now, now, don't be so stiff! We're family. Just call me Uncle and consider this your home," he said cheerily. Then, pointing toward Freyja and his son, he added, "This is my daughter, Freyja, and this is my son, Frey."
Huh. There was another guy here? I hadn't noticed him at all.
[Yeah, strange, right?]
'.....'
"Freyja, this is Magnar's first time here. Go and show him around," my uncle said, patting Freyja's back.
It seemed he had already started matchmaking.
Raphael was right again.
And my mom, as if sensing the cue, chimed in, "Indeed! Go and enjoy, Magnar. This is your first time leaving Asgard. And Freyja, dear, thank you for showing Magnar around."
Yeah. Real subtle there, Mom.
Under Freyja's lead, I left the hall. Soon, we came to an open area in the castle, with vines clinging to the walls and a mystical, natural feel.
"So, um... have you ever been outside Vanaheim?" I asked, awkwardly trying to start a conversation.
[Good one, Master. Do I need to guide you on how to pick up girls now too? Can't say it doesn't hurt my feelings, but anything for you, Master~]
'Be quiet, Raph... I'm already nervous enough. And no, I'm not picking up girls. I don't need your guide. As for your feelings, you know I love you, so just let me handle this.'
[Awww! Master loves me! I'm so happy~ But Master then immediately starts picking up another girl after saying that to me... How cruel.]
'Hahhh... start another project, Raph. Again inspired by the Zanpakuto—a spiritual world inside me, where I can meet you in a spiritual body, just like a Shinigami meets their Zanpakuto spirit. Do it now, and put all your energy into it.'
[Okay, Master. As you order... hehe, how should I design my looks? We'll be able to meet face-to-face~]
'Surprise me, Raph.'
"Umm... no, I have never left Vanaheim. This is also your first time leaving Asgard, right? So how is Asgard? Tell me about it," she said, continuing the conversation.
[I think she guessed what her father wants, so she won't reject your advances. She's quite smart.]
'Raph, I thought you were creating a spiritual body with all your concentration?'
[Sorry, Master. On it.]
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