[He grew silent for a moment. Not angry. He'd hardly tried to keep Will from doing or being with whoever he wanted around here, and though Verstael had his position that was important to him he hardly expected Will to be heavily invested in the war. Yes, he had wanted assistance with the military effort. After all, he wanted to spare Niflheim's soldiers.

But he wasn't going to force Will's hand. That wouldn't do him any good in the end.]

There is other research as well. Our world has ruins scattered about it with hidden treasures from the past. But beyond that, there is research into the gods, as well as simply keeping peace among Niflheim's territories and allies.

...And after our time here, there may be relations with others dimensions to think of as well.