Chapter 50 - Fruition (1/2)

Theoric wondered what Ulik was trying to say, but didn't catch it due to the war that was still going on around them. The ones closest though paused and watched the fight they could only dream of participating in.

Ulik's defeat sent the trolls in a panic as their last support fell, unable to see a way to win anymore with most of their best dead, the trolls fled.

Theoric picked up the hammer Ulik was using, feeling it's weight and power in his hands. It seemed like the real deal to him, but he's never held the real one so he would let Thor decide.

Thor had his interest peaked again seeing the hammer survive his lightning blast as Mjolnir would. Arriving in front of Theoric who was holding the hammer he asked to see it.- ”Theoric that was a good bout, I see your strength has improved and would love to go a few rounds with thee in the arena.”

Thor looking at the hammer in his hand- ”Could I trouble you to let me see that, it is strikingly similar to my own.”

Theoric didn't see a reason not to, handing it over, he was also interested in seeing if it was the real deal.

Thor took hold of it, testing it out.- ”Well this is an odd sensation, it does feel similar, but sadly it comes up short, it is but a knock off, after all, it was obvious though seeing as how a troll was wielding it and even you could pick it up, the real deal... (lifting his hammer while dropping Uliks.)... can only be wielded by the worthy,” he said with a grin.

Thor looking back at Theoric and decided one more test was necessary though, handing over his hammer for Theoric to test.- ”Here, try and hold it,” he said with a grin full of confidence.

Theoric also wishing to see how close he was to Odin's strength gave it a shot, wrapping his hands around the handle. Upon Thor's release, it instantly dropped with no hope of being moved by Theoric or anyone else, that didn't stop Theoric from trying though as he gave a few good tugs to no avail.

Thor laughed happily with his mind completely at ease as he took back his hammer- ”Sorry my friend, but it seems you are not worthy.” patting him on the back.

Theoric sighed- ”It seems so.” his double meaning lost on Thor as he thought about how far still he has to go in order to contend with beings as strong as Odin, who could enchant a hammer so no one could pick it up except those he wishes or those stronger than him.

He wondered how hard it was to do since Odin has only ever used it on Mjolnir. Thinking of the fun it would be if he could easily apply it to anything and everything he wished, it would be funny seeing someone try to pick up a napkin that proved impossible to move.

Feeling an ominous presence both Thor and Theoric went on guard.

Thor- ”You feel it too?”

Theoric- ”Yes.”

The air rippled above them before Grundor appeared with Ulla holding his arm at the side.

Thor furrowed his brows- ”What manner of beast are you?” he asked seeing the many differences between the trolls and him despite being similar to one another.

Grundor kept a stoic face as he stared daggers at Thor, the son of Odin.- ”Stick around Odinson, I'll be back for you,” he said lifting his hand, pulling Ulik's hammer away and disappearing before anyone knew what was happening.

Thor stupidly threw his hammer at the spot he just was, accomplishing nothing as he called it back to his hand.

Theoric- ”Well that can't be good.”