# 1263
Chapter 1264: Bragi's Letter
It seemed that after Odin's true form had been exposed, the Asgardian gods' attitude toward him had indeed shifted... Lin Qiye thought to himself.
Through his interactions with Thor and the others over this period, as well as what he had seen and heard, Lin Qiye could tell that the Asgardian gods' attitude toward Odin hovered between "suspicion" and "fear."
Not everyone believed that Odin had colluded with the Cthulhu Faction, but the vast majority who had personally witnessed Odin's true form were convinced, and had already developed a deep-seated fear. Even a stone statue, they felt compelled to cover up, trying to find some psychological comfort in doing so.
"This is the Divine Plaza..."
Lin Qiye's gaze swept across his surroundings as he casually found a corner and sat down, slowly closing his eyes.
His consciousness quickly sank into the Asylum of the Gods within his mind.
...
"To my eternal beloved, Idun:
I have received your reply and read it five times over. Last night I placed it against my chest before falling asleep, hoping to dream of the scenes you described. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to.
Though I remain confined in this hospital and Director Lin won't let me leave, thanks to your descriptions, I can already imagine how beautiful spring in Asgard must be! It should be similar to when we first met, right? Or perhaps even more beautiful?
Do you remember, Idun?
That was also a spring. I, lost, carried my lyre and clumsily stumbled into your secret garden. The flowers covering the mountains were like a colorful sea, swaying wave after wave in the fragrant breeze. You stood among the blossoms wearing a golden-yellow dress, so youthful and full of vitality, like the most dazzling golden bud blooming in that garden.
You were so beautiful, Idun. You were truly so beautiful! I still cannot forget that scene.
Director Lin told me that now there's something called a camera that can capture the scene before your eyes, freezing it into a thin piece of paper to be preserved forever... What a pity that I didn't have a camera back then. It would have been our eternal and unforgettable memory.
The good news is that Director Lin says my treatment progress has reached 92%, and I'll be discharged soon. When that happens, I'll ask Director Lin to borrow a camera, return to our secret garden, and photograph that scene again.
Don't worry. Even though centuries have passed, your beauty hasn't faded in the slightest. You're still as breathtakingly beautiful as when we first met, making my heart race. You are the embodiment of youth and will always be beautiful and full of life!
As for the issue of the wild brocade fruit overrunning the garden you mentioned, it is indeed a significant problem. Unfortunately, I don't know much about gardening either. Perhaps you could consult Sif—she seems quite knowledgeable about these matters. Aren't you two close sisters? If you can't find her, you could always ask Thor. He's always been so enthusiastic and would surely be willing to help!
By the way, my dear, I want to share something that has made me quite sad... Do you remember Sun Wukong that I mentioned in my previous letters? He was discharged just two days ago.
Honestly, at first I was quite afraid of him. He and King Giggling were like two idiots who only knew how to fight, like a more intense version of Tyr.
But after getting to know him, I realized he's not what I imagined. He looks fierce, but he's actually very principled and warmhearted!
Did you know? Two days ago, when King Giggling was being bullied, Sun Wukong was the first to rush out and fight for him! Even though the two of them act like enemies every day, when it mattered, they became brothers... But he's so cool! He's just a monkey, but he's so powerful. I wish I could be that strong too. Then I could always protect you!
I'm not sure if, after all this time, he considers me a brother too... But that's probably unlikely, right? They're beings at the very apex of the gods, and me... I'm just an ordinary God of Music. I can't even fight. My only use is playing the lyre for them.
But you know what? I don't have that many deep grudges or grand ambitions. All I hope for is to leave here as soon as possible, to be with you in our secret garden. Maybe we'll have a few children together—I'll teach them music, and you'll teach them to dance. Just living a peaceful and happy life.
After Sun Wukong left, King Giggling became a bit down and gloomy too. Maybe it's because there's no one left to fight with him... I was thinking, what if I took the initiative to find him and let him beat me up? Would that make him feel better?
I'll end today's letter here. It's time for me to eat. I'm waiting for your reply.
Most lovingly yours, Bragi."
The afternoon sun streamed through the clean windows, falling upon the pristine sheet of paper.
Bragi wrote the last character, carefully read through the entire letter from beginning to end, nodded in satisfaction, and delicately folded it before placing it into the mailbox at the corner of the desk.
He stood up, picked up his lyre, hummed a little tune, and walked out of the room.
The moment he stepped outside, he bumped into Lin Qiye walking toward him.
"Director Lin? Good afternoon!" Bragi greeted with a bright smile.
"Good afternoon." Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised. "What's got you so happy?"
"Oh, nothing much... By the way, Director Lin, could you check if my progress bar has gone up? How much longer until I can be discharged?" Bragi seemed to suddenly remember something, pointing to the emptiness above his head, his eyes sparkling as he asked.
Lin Qiye glanced up. His treatment progress had jumped to 93%. He nodded and said:
"It went up a bit. If you're in a hurry to leave, you should be able to get out within a month or two."
Lin Qiye paused midway through, then hesitatingly added, "I think... leaving too early carries risks. You could stay here a bit longer..."
"No, Director Lin. I'm in a hurry to leave. Idun is waiting for me in Asgard!" Bragi said earnestly. "I know you'll miss me, but I must go... But don't worry, I'll bring Idun back to visit you. She's a wonderful girl, and she wants to thank you in person."
"...Alright, I understand."
Lin Qiye gave Bragi a complicated look, sighed, and walked straight toward the other end of the corridor.
If there was any patient Lin Qiye worried about the most, it was Bragi.
It wasn't because of his personality or his strength... What Lin Qiye was worried about was what would happen if Bragi was discharged with joy in his heart, only to learn that Idun was already dead. The pain would be unbearable.
Before completing his mission in Asgard, he needed to find a way to keep Bragi stabilized, to prevent him from leaving. Once everything was settled, he would figure out a proper solution to this problem.