I like these, always fun seeing folks chat on bigger picture curiosities.

In my mind, a " Housecarl " is a royal bodyguard with a large two-handed axe...
But this story doesn't take place in our universe, I think.

"If I did everything myself, it wouldn't be special anymore."

I find that thought fascinating. ^.^ Why should the gods work when they can hire someone to do it? -.O
Or create someone else? oO
A house and yard caretaker, so to speak.

I've been trying to explain this concept for years because this theory results in several situations like disbelief to self efficient......

The other reason being is if they did everything themselves, mere mortals will not do anything for themselves.

Now go out there and use "Housecarl" in everyday conversation!

This strip really pops in color btw.

His alarmingly red skin, particularly his head, reminds me of those people in the older days, like between the 50's and 70's, who were very power-mad in places of authority (generally sheriffs, military men, teachers and school administrators, and others of the like) get their authority questioned, and they would turn beet-red as a result until their heads looked... very much like his, only with far more bulging veins.

I think this is the first time I've encountered your Ace of hearts character

Those with power, tend to prefer having others do their work for them.

👀👀👀👀👀👀👀👀 WOW!