
Why Didn't Just Kratos Lie When Odin Offers Him The Deal?
I'm just curious because he knows if he says 'No,' obviously Odin and Thor won't just leave, and they will bother or fight them right then and there. But if he said 'Yes' and then violated their agreement soon, they would at least leave the house first without a fight, which buys Kratos and Atreus critical time to prepare, upgrade their gear, and plan their next moves on their own terms. Plus, they could just say yes to the deal but tell Odin to exclude the Freya part, because they know Odin would probably just harm her under the guise of 'protecting' them. Even if the peace didn't last, feigning agreement and negotiating those terms gives them a massive tactical advantage early on, allowing Atreus to potentially spy on Asgard from the inside instead of forcing a dangerous fight in their own backyard when they weren't fully ready."