The source of magic is wisdom, and the source of wisdom is using one's power in service of the greater good, the country. Loki has no country, not anymore. If he wants to keep his magic, he needs to find a mortal ruler who is worthy of his service. ...But one finds him, first.
As per the request, contains slight what-if AU, introducing restrictions on magic that force a sorcerer to be in the service of a sovereign. Also contains Loki being spoiled, Doombots, and Victor showing complete disregard for personal property, both his own and other people's.
.in a king's name.
( He saw endless news stories about weak leaders, political bickering, economic turmoil, greed and prejudice and ignorance, and it disgusted him to merely be in a position where he had to so much as consider binding himself to one of these petty mortals. )
As per the request, contains slight what-if AU, introducing restrictions on magic that force a sorcerer to be in the service of a sovereign. Also contains Loki being spoiled, Doombots, and Victor showing complete disregard for personal property, both his own and other people's.
.in a king's name.
( He saw endless news stories about weak leaders, political bickering, economic turmoil, greed and prejudice and ignorance, and it disgusted him to merely be in a position where he had to so much as consider binding himself to one of these petty mortals. )