READ NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 10: Chapter 5: The Metal Odyssey
The weight of the Divine Axe Rhitta on his back was both a comfort and a challenge, its radiant energy thrumming against his shoulder. But Alex knew his journey was far from over. Though the axe was already a masterpiece, there was potential to make it even greater. The world held secrets, metals of legend and power waiting to be unearthed and forged into something extraordinary.
His first stop was Wakanda, a land shrouded in mystery and guarded with fierce loyalty. Alex stood at the edge of the great barrier that shielded the kingdom, the hum of its vibranium technology tickling his senses.
With his glowing aura and commanding presence, Alex approached the border peacefully. "I seek an audience with your king," he announced, his voice carrying over the savannah.
T'Chaka greeted him cautiously, his warriors flanking him. Alex explained his mission, speaking with sincerity. The king saw the truth in his words and granted him a sliver of vibranium from their reserves.
The vibranium sang as Alex worked it into Rhitta, the metal harmonizing with the divine energy already within the axe. Its strength and resonance were unmatched, but Alex's quest was far from complete.
From Wakanda, Alex traveled to the icy reaches of Siberia. Legends spoke of a cursed ore buried deep beneath the permafrost, a metal known to be nearly unbreakable.
The tundra was unforgiving, the biting winds tearing at his skin. But Alex pressed on, his body glowing faintly in defiance of the cold. He found the deposit in a cavern, the ore shimmering like frozen starlight.
Extracting the metal with his bare hands, he felt its power resist him, as if testing his worth. Alex channeled his divine energy, bending the metal to his will and fusing it with Rhitta.
The axe's blade gleamed brighter now, its edge sharper than ever. It radiated an aura that seemed to hum with life, a testament to the strength of the new addition.
His next destination took him to South America, to the Andes Mountains. Hidden among the peaks was a deposit of orichalcum, a legendary metal said to hold the essence of the Earth itself.
The journey was treacherous, the thin air and rugged terrain testing his endurance. But Alex's resolve was unyielding. He climbed the peaks with ease, his golden glow lighting the way through the fog.
The orichalcum was buried deep within an ancient temple, guarded by traps and puzzles. Alex's strength and intellect proved equal to the challenge, and he emerged with the glowing green metal in hand.
The addition of orichalcum to Rhitta gave the axe a new depth, its glow now tinged with a verdant hue. The weapon seemed to pulse with the rhythm of the earth, grounding Alex with its power.
From the Andes, Alex's journey took him to the depths of the Indian Ocean. There, he sought a rare metal known as Neptune's Tear, rumored to be found only in the deepest trenches.
Plunging into the abyss, Alex's divine energy created a shield of light around him, protecting him from the crushing pressure. The ocean's depths were dark and silent, the water cold and oppressive.
After days of searching, he found it—a shimmering crystal-like metal embedded in a reef of bioluminescent coral. The metal radiated an energy that felt ancient, as though it had witnessed the birth of the oceans themselves.
The addition of Neptune's Tear made Rhitta resonate with the sea. Its energy now had a fluid quality, rippling through the air with each swing, as if the ocean's waves were contained within its blade.
Alex's next quest led him to the Arabian desert. Hidden beneath the sands was a forgotten vein of star-metal, a material said to have fallen from the heavens millennia ago.
The desert was a scorching expanse, the sun blazing overhead. But Alex welcomed the heat, letting it fuel him as he searched the dunes.
After days of wandering, he unearthed the metal beneath an ancient, collapsed ziggurat. The star-metal gleamed with a silvery-blue hue, its surface etched with patterns that seemed to shift when touched.
Forging it into Rhitta was a delicate process, the metal's celestial energy requiring careful balance. But Alex succeeded, and the axe now shone with an ethereal light, its power extending beyond the physical plane.
From the desert, he ventured to a hidden island in the Pacific, where myth spoke of a volcanic forge holding obsidian infused with the fire of the Earth's core.
The island's volcanic heart roared with life, lava bubbling and flowing like rivers of molten gold. Alex dove into the fiery depths, his divine resilience protecting him from the searing heat.
The obsidian was unlike any he'd seen before—deep black with veins of molten red coursing through it. As he incorporated it into Rhitta, the axe gained an intense fiery edge, its blade capable of searing through even the toughest of materials.
His final stop was Asgard. Though his time there had been brief, he knew of a rare metal known as uru, used by the gods themselves. He approached Odin's forge with respect, requesting the material.
The All-Father eyed him with caution but granted his request, seeing the purity of his intent. The uru was as heavy as it was powerful, its energy resonating with the divine power Alex already wielded.
When he forged it into Rhitta, the axe was complete. Its blade glowed with the combined strength of all the metals, each contributing its unique power. It was no longer just a weapon; it was an extension of Alex himself, a symbol of his journey and his resolve.
Standing atop the highest peak in the Himalayas, Alex swung the Divine Axe Rhitta, the air splitting with a thunderous crack. The power coursing through it was immeasurable, its presence commanding reverence.
The axe was a beacon of light and power, its form both beautiful and terrifying. Alex felt a deep connection to it, as though the weapon was alive, its essence intertwined with his own.
With Rhitta perfected, Alex turned his gaze to the horizon. His journey was far from over, and the world still had much to teach him. But now, with his weapon in hand and his strength honed, he was ready to face whatever lay ahead.