The sole heir to a ruined world

**The Sole Heir to a ruined World, Episode 11**

*Boom! Boom!*

Thunder roared relentlessly, and the surroundings alternated between brightness and darkness as lightning struck repeatedly.

Amid the flashes of lightning and thunder, a massive man stood tall.

He was incredibly handsome.

A Western man with striking golden hair and blue eyes that complemented each other perfectly.

Rather than beauty, he radiated masculinity.

Standing in front of Lee Hank Yul, he wore a bold, confident smile.

“So, it’s you. The glorious master of Asgard.”

“…Who are you?”

“Thor. That’s my name.”

Thor—the god of thunder and lightning.

When Lee Hank Yul had acquired Asgard, he had hoped to meet the gods who resided there.

But he hadn’t expected a meeting like this.

In fact, this wasn’t a normal meeting at all.

—

**「The offering is insufficient.」**
**「Summoning time is reduced to 10 minutes.」**
**「This is not a proper summoning.」**
**「You cannot return to Asgard while Thor is summoned.」**

—

The limitations were overwhelming.

Even after consuming the lives of all the residents of Asgard, Thor could only be summoned for 10 minutes.

Actually, no.

Lee Hank Yul quickly changed his mindset.

Ten minutes wasn’t “just” ten minutes.

*Growl.*

Monsters surrounded Lee Hank Yul and Thor.

From F-rank and E-rank monsters like goblins and gnolls to B-rank and higher monsters like orcs and trolls.

Even though Lee Hank Yul had learned how to fight while battling corrupted goblins, facing these monsters meant certain death.

Despite the dozens of threats surrounding them, Thor never lost his smile.

“This isn’t a suitable place for a conversation. Let’s clean up the area first.”

Thor raised his fist and punched the air.

The result was anything but ordinary.

*Boom!*

Lightning struck.

It hit the monsters with pinpoint accuracy, leaving dozens of charred corpses in its wake.

“Now it’s quieter.”

Even after annihilating B-rank and higher monsters with a single gesture, Thor didn’t seem impressed.

It was as if the outcome was too natural for him.

Lee Hank Yul stared at him blankly.

Ten minutes wasn’t “just” ten minutes.

It was an *entire* ten minutes with Thor.

“I am the Warchief of Asgard. The vanguard of every battle and the god of thunder and lightning, Thor.”

Thor kneeled on one knee before Lee Hank Yul, as if pledging his allegiance to a king.

“You are the master of Asgard, the one even my father Odin must serve.”

Thor bowed his head.

*Boom.*

Even the lightning seemed to bow, reverently crackling in Lee Hank Yul’s direction.

“From now on, as your Warchief and Vanguard, I vow to annihilate your enemies. My lord, command me.”

Lee Hank Yul looked at him silently.

Even though Thor was kneeling, Lee Hank Yul still had to look up at him.

That was how massive Thor was.

A giant from the mythological era—a god—was waiting for his orders.

Feeling his heart pounding in his chest, Lee Hank Yul slowly spoke.

“Protect me.”

“That is my duty.”

“And….”

Lee Hank Yul fiddled with his smartphone.

The message from the Hunter Management Bureau weighed on his mind.

The black barrier surrounding the entire Dobong District.

The government was demanding that he fulfill his duty as a Hunter.

As a registered Hunter, Lee Hank Yul was obligated to comply.

‘If it’s Thor… maybe it’s possible.’

Thor, who could kill dozens of monsters with a single gesture.

Perhaps he could cover the entire Dobong District.

Perhaps he could destroy the black barrier surrounding the city.

With that thought, Lee Hank Yul continued,

“Kill the monsters and save the people.”

“I will obey my lord’s command,” Thor replied with a confident smile.

He stood up, straightened his massive frame, and spread his arms wide.

*Boom!*

Lightning struck both of his hands, transforming into the shape of a spear.

“Move freely, my Lord. No threat will ever reach you.”

With those words, Thor leapt into the sky.

*Boom!*

Lightning followed him.

The lightning spear in his hand shot forward at incredible speed, creating a deafening explosion as it struck.

Bolts of lightning rained down onto the ground.

—

「Thor has defeated an orc.」
「Thor has defeated a troll.」
「Thor has defeated a corrupted gnoll.」
「Thor has…」

—

The notification windows flooded Lee Hank Yul’s vision—far too many to read.

Dozens? No, hundreds of notifications scrolled past.

—

「Remaining time: 9:27」

—

Barely 30 seconds had passed since Thor was summoned.

In that short time, Thor had already slain hundreds of monsters.

All the loot from his kills was transferred to Lee Hank Yul.

「Thor’s spoils of war have been sent to Asgard.」

Lee Hank Yul was relieved that Asgard automatically collected the loot.

If it hadn’t, he would have been buried in the mountain of items Thor had gathered.

*Boom!*

Another thunderclap brought Lee Hank Yul back to his senses, and he began to move.

As he walked, he realized something very clearly.

Thor’s words—*“No threat will reach you”*—were true.

*Kieeeek!*

*Boom!*

Monsters couldn’t even get close to him.

If they tried to attack him from over 100 meters away, lightning would strike them down instantly.

No matter where he went, Lee Hank Yul was completely safe.

“Unbelievable.”

Lee Hank Yul couldn’t help but be amazed at the overwhelming power Thor was displaying.

Relying on Thor, Lee Hank Yul began moving through the city, heading toward people hiding in various locations.

“The outside is safe now. Please come out,” he called.

“…A-Are you a Hunter?”

Seeing the frightened citizens staring at him with trembling eyes, Lee Hank Yul hesitated for a moment before nodding firmly.

“Yes, I’m a Hunter.”

“Oh!”

Relief washed over the citizen’s face at his answer.

For the public, Hunters were a symbol of hope and reassurance, their mere presence enough to inspire confidence.

“I’ll guide you to a shelter. If you know of anyone else hiding nearby, please let me know.”

“Yes!”

“Let’s go.”

Leading them, Lee Hank Yul headed toward a shelter.

After the Great Cataclysm, the government had built shelters throughout the cities to prepare for outbreaks.

Lee Hank Yul already knew the location of one nearby.

*Kieeeek!*

On the way, monsters appeared.

But before Lee Hank Yul could even turn his head toward the sound, lightning struck down on them.

Those who followed him were no longer impressed, but stunned as they saw the charred remains of the monsters.

“Wow….”

“This is insane.”

“I’ve never seen this Hunter before. Could he be an S-rank trained secretly by the government?”

“He’s so strong. Who do you think would win in a fight—him or the Sword Saint?”

“Come on, there’s no way he could beat the Sword Saint. The Sword Saint is said to be beyond S-rank.”

The murmurs from behind continued.

Hearing their comments, Lee Hank Yul couldn’t help but feel his face heat up with embarrassment.

He wasn’t even the one fighting, yet they were attributing Thor’s strength to him, calling him powerful.

“Still, he’s really amazing.”

With the continued admiration, Lee Hank Yul simply quickened his steps, trying to ignore their words.

Above him, Thor watched the scene with a light chuckle.

“Our master seems to be quite shy,” he muttered to himself.

But his amusement didn’t last long.

Thor’s gaze turned to one side, his expression sharpening.

“This power… a Commander-level enemy? It’s been a while since I’ve felt this.”

He clenched and unclenched his fist repeatedly, eager for battle.

Thor’s descent into the real world wasn’t a perfect summoning.

He didn’t have his main weapon, nor was he fully armed.

He had been summoned with only his body.

It couldn’t be helped.

Asgard’s master, Lee Hank Yul, was still weak, and Asgard itself was only beginning to grow.

The fact that Thor was even summoned was nothing short of a miracle.

Using the souls of the Asgardian villagers as a price, Thor could only manifest one-tenth of his full power.

But even so…

“Breaking a Commander’s head shouldn’t be a problem.”

With great resolve, Thor headed in the direction where the strongest energy was emanating.

—

**Boom!**

Astera scowled as she watched the lightning crashing down, beginning to break the barrier.

The black barrier that surrounded the city was a spell infused with her full power.

Unless someone with power equal to or greater than hers appeared, it was unbreakable.

And based on the memories she had read from the humans, there was no one in this city capable of breaking her barrier.

‘It’s not the Sword Saint. And anyway, no Hunter has ever wielded thunder and lightning to this degree.’

In the memories of the Hunters who entered the Gate, there was no one who could wield thunder and lightning like this.

Even those who did relied entirely on artifacts.

But the lightning that was now weakening the barrier wasn’t something that could be controlled by artifacts.

It was far too powerful for that.

The relentless lightning strikes continued to weaken the barrier.

“This energy… it can only belong to *him*….”

Astera suddenly thought of a certain being, but she quickly dismissed the idea with a bitter laugh.

It was impossible.

That being could not exist here.

The arrogant god, full of pride, had perished with his world when it was destroyed.

There was no way they could have regained their power now.

Their world had been destroyed, and even Yagdrasil, the pillar that supported it, had been cut down.

There was no way for them to regain their strength.

And yet…

Why did she feel the presence of that arrogant god?

Yes, the god of thunder and lightning—Thor.

“This is impossible.”

Astera shook her head, still trying to convince herself it couldn’t be him.

But that thought only lasted a moment.

A voice from the sky froze her in place.

“It’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

Hearing that voice, Astera’s body stiffened.

It was a voice she could never forget.

During the glorious days of the gods, the god of thunder and lightning frequently barged into the demon realm, wreaking havoc.

Astera herself had nearly been killed by him dozens of times—if not for Baal, she wouldn’t have survived.

She couldn’t forget it.

That overwhelming strength that made her entire body tingle just by facing it.

“Is Baal doing well? I should pay him a visit and plant some lightning in his face,” Thor said casually.

“Thor… How are you here?!”

Astera shouted in disbelief as she stared at the man standing before her.

The man cloaked in lightning was a nightmare she could never forget.

A brutal god who had massacred hundreds of thousands of her kind with lightning.

“Our world has regained its glory.”

“That’s impossible! We personally destroyed Yagdrasil!”

“You did. You certainly did.”

Thor laughed.

But it wasn’t a laugh of joy—it was filled with rage.

“How dare you stab the gods in the back? Asgard will never forget what you demons did.”

Thor glared at Astera, lightning raging wildly around him.

“Behold! Asgard has returned, and this battle marks the beginning of a new war! Hahaha!”

Thor laughed, gathering lightning in both hands.

His laughter echoed like thunder, shaking the heavens.

“Astera, I shall gladly bring your head to my master!”

Thor’s lightning struck down toward Astera’s head.