Chapter : 16 : Eternity! Thunder!

Third Person P.O.V

Humanity was coming to an end. All of their history and people, billions upon billions of humans, and millennia of the human race's existence were to be wiped from the face of the Earth. Each and every effort and struggle were going to be made meaningless in an instant as if none of it mattered. Why? Well...

It was the will of the Gods! The very creators of humanity wish for its demise!

???: Ladies and gentlemen, your attention, please. A thousand years have passed since we last gathered here. I hereby call this council to order!

An old scrawny man sat atop a throne with a wooden gavel in hand, beside him a vicious beast of some kind sat quietly like a lazy cat. Who was this withered man who looked like he was on the verge of death's door? This man is none other than Zeus himself! The Grandfather of the Cosmos and respected by all gods! Well, close enough to all gods.

But what was this council exactly? It is the Council of Valhalla, a gathering of all the gods of the world to determine the fate of mankind! The fate of every single human from both the past and present rested solely on the whims of the gods during this meeting.  Mankind was lucky enough that all previous councils had ended in their favor. But this one... was different.

Zeus: Now then, without further ado... all in favor of mankind living for another 1,000 years say 'aye'! Those in favor of commencing the apocalypse and ending humanity say 'nay'! Show your will, ye gods.

This was the power the gods held, so much that all of humanity continued its existence only because of a nonchalant vote! So, how would this vote go? Two arms raised both holding a sign with a painted x on it, yet this wasn't from two separate gods. This was Shiva, the Hindu god of creation and destruction!

Shiva: Why don't we just end them already? From what I've seen over the past millennium... they never learn or feel regret and guiding them is just too troublesome already. Let's just destroy them and evolve some other animal instead to take their place!

Another god began to speak up, a lady with radiant beauty and golden hair, along with... a physics-defying chest held up by two statue-like beings. This was Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and of course, beauty.

Aphrodite: The world has become repulsive over the last thousand years. Nature has been destroyed and corrupted into a hideous form by man. One could say... that mankind is a cancer to the planet itself. Ah, to call them an unmatched disaster would also be fitting, no?

Two gods of such fame and importance saying such negative things led even more gods to agree with their arguments and vote in favor of the destruction of humanity.

Gods: Aphrodite is right! / Mankind is a scourge! / They're beyond saving! / Let's destroy them already! / I looked at their so-called 'internet' for a mere second and was already repulsed more in that second than the time from the big bang until now!

Both mutters and roaring shouts of disproval of the ways and continued existence of mankind resounded throughout the massive arena where the meeting took place in. Nay after nay and sign after sign marked with an x in favor of ending all humans filled the arena of gods. The consensus of the council this time around had fallen in favor of the unanimous destruction of mankind!

Zeus: It appears... we have all reached a conclusion. Therefore! I hereby declare the apocalypse of Manki-

However, one such god, or more accurately demi-god, had an objection. Brunhilde, a Valkyrie whose purpose was to guide strong human warriors to the afterlife. Akin to a certain man in the court of law she stood up extremely fast and full of determination to stop this apocalypse. With this, she was about to shout out an unheard-of proposal to the gods!

Brunhilde: Objection, your honor!

Zeus: Hmm?

Shiva: Eh... who said that?

Once the gods realized who said that, their superiority complexes kicked in and they began mocking her as insignificant along with being insulted she dared to speak up.

Brunhilde: If I may be so bold, I would like to speak my mind about this situation to the gods.

However someone had very strong objections to this objection, and it wasn't a god per se. It was a crow, resting on the shoulder of a god. That god was Odin, who remained silent with a cold stare as both of his two crows, one pitch black and the other pure white, began to scream angrily.

White Crow: Stand down, Brunhilde! You are merely a demi-god. Odin has no time to waste on someone like you.

Black Crow: You have no place at the Council of the Gods! You wanna go, huh?! Bring it! I'll peck your eyes out!

However despite the incessant yet comprehensible squawking of the two birds, the butt-hurt protests of the gods, and many a harsh glare, Brunhilde remained firm in her decision.

Brunhilde: The tyranny and cruelty of mankind is unacceptable, I can attest to that. But to just destroy them like this... so casually... that would simply be... inelegant.

Inelegant, such a word had caught the attention of many gods as to what else might be proposed. Why else would she describe their decision so?

Brunhilde: To show them the mercy of the gods and to make themselves prove they deserve to live another thousand years, why don't we offer them a test?

Both crows began to angrily squawk words again.

White Crow: Another test? Like that time we flooded the world?

Black Crow: How about we speed up the next ice age and see how they do frozen?!

Brunhilde: No... I have a more effective test in mind.

Many gods began to cause a ruckus at the dramatic pause Brunhilde was giving them, they simply wanted her to spit it out already. They had just heard something interesting in their eons of existence and yet had been left at what was essentially a needlessly cruel cliffhanger. After the cries of impatience had reached a peak, she finally spoke up.

Brunhilde: The final battle between God and Man... Ragnarok!

...

Silence. Disbelief. That was all that met her proposal, and so she continued with it.

...

Brunhilde: The constitution of Valhalla, article 69, clause 15, provides for a special condition. One-on-one duels between the gods and mortals!

It was a competition, totaling thirteen rounds total. The first side to reach seven wins would be declared the victor. If mankind were to lose seven rounds then their apocalypse would begin, and if they managed to win, their lives would be spared for another millennium. However, this has never once been invoked in the entirety of human history.

For what reason? It's simple, it is simply impossible for a mortal to defeat a god, or so that is the common belief of practically every single human and god. The reason for such a clause? The amusement and entertainment of the ever-cruel gods. In response to the proposal from Brunhilde, the first to speak up was once again, the crows of Odin, who himself was silent.

White Crow: *Sigh* ...I don't know what I was expecting honestly. But surely a Valkyrie would be able to grasp that a mortal would never even be able to hold a candle to the might of a god!

Black / White Crow: It would be no more than a fool's errand!

Yet again god after god joined in on laughing and belittling humans, thinking such a fight would be like stepping on a mere ant. Nothing more than an insignificant and forgettable event.

Brunhilde: So you're saying...

However, in response to such outrage and denial, Brunhilde had come up with something. A surefire plan to get Ragnarok to be enacted... a plan to strike at the pride of the gods!

Brunhilde: ...that the gods will for mankind's annihilation so that you can avoid a direct confrontation with them? Is that correct?

Once again, the crows were the first to take great offense.

White Crow: ( ...Ah, this reminds me of a book Odin once read. The Lion, the Witch, and... THE AUDACITY OF THIS B*TCH!!!! )

Black Crow: Huh?! I beg your pardon?!

Brunhilde: Hmm? It's a rather simple deduction really. You want to destroy them without a fight or any resistance, not even wanting to fight them on even ground. It almost sounds like...

She raised her hand to under her chin and tilted her head, eyes sharpening and gaze condescending, and let out in a cold mocking tone something that would infuriate every god.

Brunhilde: You're all chickening out... over mere mortals?! Ah, if so... I apologize for my suggestion, it was uncalled for. Please don't mind me if that is the case. Just forget all about Ragnarok...

Every single god went silent, heads turned downwards with shadows cast over their faces. Brunhilde continued to fan the flames of shame and stab at their pride. Ah, her little sister Göll has also been here the entire time. However her lines were ignored, as all she was doing was screaming and stuttering at the situation in a frenzied panic, nothing of note or importance.

*Laughter*

Suddenly laughs from god after god filled the arena. The tense mood was shattered by the sounds of amusement. Snickers as if they were mocking a foolish suggestion made by a toddler who was unaware and completely naïve. While it may seem they took none of it to heart, it was in fact the opposite! The creators of humanity, the gods, had taken a great hit to their pride with that taunt!

"You're chickening out?"

Such a notion infuriated every single god present. Gods are afraid of their own creations, beings who lived for what is to them a blink of an eye before dying. Them? Afraid? It was a mockery of their pride and dignity as gods! None would stand for it! Which is exactly what Brunhilde had wanted, to abuse the anger and fragile ego of the gods!

Zeus: Hohoho... of course... Ragnarok... that is an interesting proposal. Wouldn't you all agree? I'm glad you suggested it... it's truly...

Zeus stood up and the hand once petting that strange beast next to him grew tighter in its grip, soon the beast began squirming in pain. Soon his arm grew in size and muscle too.

Zeus: AMUSING!

With a resounding shout, his arm exploded with muscle and power, eviscerating the poor creature sitting beside him into chunks of flesh and bone.

Zeus: I have no doubt that everyone here is aching to see... the awesome power of the gods! What say all of you? Shall we battle these foolish mortals?!

Shouts of agreement filled with rage, pride, and of course a sadistic expectation of watching humans be brutally killed filled the arena in response to the question of Zeus. Thus, Ragnarok had been declared! With a raise of his enlarged arm, Zeus slammed the gavel on the table, breaking both it and his chair from the sheer force and wind created by the strike.

...

Man, gods sure do suck at taking care of their belongings.

...

Ahem, moving on. The time was shortly after the meeting. Brunhilde was walking down a hallway with her sister, Göll, who was still a train wreck of emotions after such a tense meeting with the gods. Where were they heading? It was simple, they going to pick out the fighters representing humanity for Ragnarok. Oh... if only they knew it wasn't going to be so simple...

Göll: I-I thought we were goners! Why would you defy the council and anger the gods?! Were you trying to kill yourself?!

Brunhilde: Göll... you're still an apprentice, so you may not know this. Our ties to the mortals are thicker than any of the gods. How could we abandon them in their hour of need?

Göll: B-Brunhilde...

Brunhilde had her own tragic reason for being so protective of mankind, spoken of in legends.

Göll: But does mankind even stand a chance?! Also who is fighting for the gods?!

Brunhilde: Foolishness Göll, foolishness. Such a question... there's only one god who can-

???: Hey Brunhilde! I hear you made a big mess at the council!

A winged emo-incubus in rather strange attire fluttered down to greet the two Valkyrie sisters.

Incubus: There's no telling what they might do now. You'd better watch your back! Every single one is callous and egotistical! But... I can protect you if you wish, Brunhilde.

He proceeded to grab her and pull her in close, letting out a warm closed-eyed smile. However...

Incubus: Of course... that depends on what you can do for me!

It was illegal sexual harassment, not anything romantic or pure-hearted in nature.

Incubus: Hee Hee! I like your attitude, I've always liked you, y'know? I can't wait to see someone like you in bed! Hee Hee Hee Hee!

He let out more disgusting and strange pig-like noises, a fitting noise for what was soon to happen.

Brunhilde: It's not you that I'm kneeling before...

Incubus: Hee...?

His last moments were filled with noises that sounded awfully like a certain singer, or demon, or both. Soon a massive blunt object reduced his top half to nothing more than bloody mist.

Brunhilde: It's good to see you again... Thor.

Thor, the Norse God of Thunder, had arrived.

Göll: *Scared to death noises*

Thor: Brunhilde... what are you plotting?

Brunhilde: Whatever could you be insinuating?

...

A threatening aura filled the air, shaking both Valkyries to their core.

Thor: Very well, you'd best entertain me... or consider yourself dead.

Soon enough he left as quickly as he came to continue to wherever he was headed. Göll had most definitely nearly died of a heart attack. As for Brunhilde... she remained strong...

Göll I-I thought I was going to wet myself!! B-But at least y-you kept your composure...

Brunhilde: Oh? Did it look like that? I'm glad to hear it.

Göll: Huh?

She, in fact, had not remained as strong as she looked, barely maintaining her façade of composure.

Göll: B-Brunhilde?!

Brunhilde: We'd better hurry. We need to choose the thirteen mightiest warriors of human history.

So she got up and Göll followed despite them both being shaken by the appearance of Thor, making their way to the room that stored the information of every human being, every single good, evil, and powerful person was here. One that had to contain someone, even just a single human, that could stand up to even the likes of the god's power.

Göll: That's impossible, Brunhilde! No mortal even stands a chance against a god like that!

Brunhilde:  Rest assured, Göll. I've already decided on mankind's first champion-

*Crack*

Göll: Eh?! Did the air just crack?!

Brunhilde: Stay behind me, don't move!

This is where the normal proceeding of events had ended. A crack in reality itself, as if something was trying to make its way inside by force. Brunhilde and Göll had all but forgotten about the famous crazed man from China on the screen who was to be humanity's champion in favor of this concerning anomaly before them.

*Crack*

It kept growing and growing, the crack in reality itself becoming larger and larger as time passed.

Göll: S-shouldn't we call someone to fix this?!

Brunhilde: Not until we know what it is-

*Shatter*

Reality had finally shattered under the pressure of whatever force compelled it to.  To the two's surprise it wasn't a god aiming to take their heads for what they had said, nor was it a demon from Helheim coming to drag them into it. Instead what had greeted the two, was a young-looking blonde girl hugging a pink-haired girl closely crashing headfirst into Brunhilde...

Göll: S-sister!? Ah-

Then a man covered in golden armor with the same colored hair came barreling at Göll. Then a small child latched onto a massive hulking beast of muscle and crashed into the floor. Then a screaming knight shouted curse words as they flew into a wall. Finally, a white-haired woman with red eyes lazily floated out of the portal and landed with a sigh. But wait... there's more!

A scantily dressed Japanese woman landed swiftly and elegantly before getting bashed in the head by a French "person" shot out of the crack in reality. A man in blue spandex was shot out towards an open window and barely managed to grab onto a ledge. Then a buff man wearing the armor of Sparta, a swordsman dressed in a kimono, and a cloaked figure flew out as well.

However, they were caught by chains by a green-haired figure that was quite hard to tell the gender of, if they had any at all, who landed with an elegant backflip. There were still 3 more to this mysterious bunch however, a priest and a woman who was spouting nonsense about being a demon king flew out as well, caught only by a device of someone stating their genius.

Ah, did I say 3 more? I had meant 5 more, as a man calmly flew out of the portal on top of a literal meteor, and a woman with long purple braided hair appeared from a strike of lightning. At this point, it is abundantly clear who this "mystery" party is, but to make it definite, this is indeed the chaotic yet powerful party of a certain Master, that being Gudako who currently was Lumine.

...

Groans of pain and discomfort filled the room from all the high-velocity impacts.

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Gudako P.O.V

What the fuck was that entrance for?! What happened to peacefully waking up from a nice forced nap to the new world, huh?! Why the hell were we shot out of an interdimensional cannon?! That hurts! Is this seriously how I'm going to get transported to every new world, or is it just this one?! Answer me! System!

[ Shut up. It was your fault you started it 13 days early. The necessary preparation for a smoother and more grand entrance was not yet complete. By starting it early you unfroze this universe from its stagnant state and forcibly set things in motion, thus a rather rushed and violent form of transport was required to arrive on time. ]

Not only do you seem to be getting more human, but you also seem to be getting more incompetent! Old you would have never made a mistake like this!

[ Hah?! Could old me directly state that you are the troublesome host here?! Do you prefer this? Ahem! Due to the sheer incompetence of the host, there was insufficient time to prepare for the unexpected infantile levels of impatience for this event, and as such- ]

Shut up! Shut up! Fine! You win! Tch, I can't believe the system learned to be snarky with me. It can only get worse from here I feel... seriously... I don't know whether I preferred the cold cruelty of the old system or the almost tsundere-like quality of the new one. Oh well, not much I can do there, luckily it still functions normally... I think. Anyways, onto the matter at hand-

Brunhilde: Get off already!

Gudako: Ah!

I got shoved off the lady, damn, I thought she'd take longer to notice. Oh, and she's grabbed me by the neck, how kink- I mean this is bad... I need to diffuse the situation! Luckily I got plenty of practice with all my servants and their constant need to quarrel with each other! So go, my diplomatic skills-

Brunhilde: Who are you? These people too? Where did you come from?

Gudako: C-can't... b-breathe...

Göll: H-hey, Brunhilde! I don't think that's a good idea!

Brunhilde: What- oh... I see what you mean...

It seems due to her literally nearly choking me to death, Gil is glaring harshly with portals open, Jack is about to stab a bitch, Heracles looks like he's ready to bite her head off, and that isn't mentioning all the servants ready to blast them to ashes or mince them to bits or throw whatever the hell they have at them. So, luckily she drops me to the floor.

Gudako: *Cough* *Cough*

The glares and murderous aura of the servants seem to get even worse after I cough and rub my neck from the pain. Damn, she has a strong grip...

Brunhilde: I still want my questions answered...

Göll: B-Brunhilde! ( This pressure... from all of these people... it's so much worse than even Thor- Eek! Why are they all so scary!? Why is this happening to me?! What did I do?! )

Gudako: Ahaha... well you see... uh...

Gudako: We're here to help you win against the gods!

Brunhilde: ...what?

Gudako: We're gonna help you win! You won't even need to go through all 13! We'll flatten the gods with a soul-crushing 7 win streak! Pretty impressive, right?

Brunhilde: ...

What's with that face? Why is she doing that shadow-covers-the-face thing from anime? Why is she looking at me like that?

Brunhilde: Pfftt-

Gudako: Eh?

Göll: Eh?!

She's laughing?! Everyone else looks just as confused too!

Brunhilde: Ahahahaha! That's the funniest and most outrageous shit I've heard today! Even more so than whatever the hell I said back at the meeting! Some random people pop out of nowhere and say they'll beat the ever-living shit out of every single god and win every single round? PFT- it's just so outrageous it's funny!

Gudako: H-hey! I'm being serious!

Brunhilde: Really now? I doubt it...

Ah... how do I get this woman to take me seriously and not get some suicidal battle maniac to fight Thor like she plans to? His ass is going to get folded if he goes out there! Suddenly I feel an arm wrap around my shoulder, eh? Gil?!

Gil: Hey, listen here, mongrel.

Brunhilde: Mongrel?

Gil: Yes, mongrel. If you dare to doubt my Master's claims of strength and indirectly insult me by implying whatever trash you choose is somehow superior to both me and my friend Enkidu... I simply cannot stand for it.

Brunhilde: Oh? Is that so?

Göll: I seriously don't think it's a good idea to provoke these people-

Brunhilde: Be quiet for a second, Göll.

Göll: Y-yes!

Hmm, it seems she is trying to provoke us into proving our strength. I see... however... such taunting... completely and utterly worked! I'll show you what we're worth!

Gudako: Gil?

Gil: Yes? What is it?

Gudako: Do you mind showing them the power of just one of your noble phantasms? Please?

Gil: Hmm... I suppose it's fine. To show these mongrels of their nonexistent worth in comparison to us is fitting.

With that a portal opens behind us and fires a sword... right past Brunhilde's face... is he holding a grudge? That was awfully close to beheading her...

Göll: B-Brunhilde?

Brunhilde: Yes?

Göll: Look... at the wall...

Brunhilde: Oh... well, it seems you weren't bluffing after all.

Gil: Kuahahaha! Do you see your inferiority now, mongrels? I have far more than simple weapons like that in my treasury!

Brunhilde: It is impressive... but I don't think blasting a hole through a couple of walls is impressive enough...

Gudako / Gil: Hah?! You-! / You dare?!

As I shout out in outrage I notice a certain Cu Chulainn watching us with a concerned expression on his face.

Cu: ( Those two... they're awfully similar with those looks and words right now... this is bad... )

Huh, wonder what he is thinking about. Not that it matters! I have to prove a point here!

Gudako: Raiden! Or Ei! Or whoever is in control right now!

Raiden: Hmm? Is it something regarding matters of eternity and erosion?

Gudako: Nope! If you can split the sky with a swing of your weapon I'm giving you unlimited tricolor dango for a week!

Raiden(?): ...a month.

Gudako: Deal! Now show them your power!

I watch as she unceremoniously steals the spear Zhongli had been holding in preparation for any potential conflict. Was she just too lazy to get her own? Oh well, it seems Zhongli doesn't mind too much and simply makes another out of geo. Soon she reaches an open ledge of the room, looking out to the endless skies of heaven...

Raiden(?): These clouds... this sky... it's a threat... to my unlimited tricolor dango supply!

With the determination to eat the sweets of Ei and the seriousness of the Shogun, she swings her stolen spear down crackling with electro, and releases an arc of electricity from the swing that splits the sky itself... and a couple of floating islands... I hope those weren't important or anything. I really hope not... I should also really find a way to differentiate the two better besides sweets.

Göll: S-sister Brunhilde... this power...

Brunhilde: This... rivals- no... it surpasses the legends of Lu Bu... that strike... was nothing more than a simple downward swing... and yet it did that much...

Gudako: Heh. Speechless, huh? So, what do you say about us winning this tournament for you guys?

Brunhilde: ... I'll let you have this round. If you lose, no more chances. If you win, it's obvious. After all... I can't wait to see the look on those shitheads when they see this power! Especially him!

Gudako: Hah! I knew you'd come around to it! We've got ourselves a deal!

I walk away from the shaken Göll and Brunhilde who seem to be restraining a little smile of hope. Heh, I guess we're just that great! But first off I walk up to Raiden... or Ei.

Gudako: Hey, you're going up first. If you win I'll let you have free reign over how many dangos and sweets you want. Also... these gods want to make a big change, change what has been going on for millennia... one could say they are... a threat to eternity.

Heh, I'm appealing to both of them right now.

Raiden: ... understood. I shall do my utmost in this upcoming battle.

Gudako: Good! With that done let's get this divine ass whooping underway!

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Third Person P.O.V

The location is the Valhalla Arena. Currently on one half filled with all the gods, and on the other side many humans. Cheers and sounds of excitement filled the arena, one desperate for their survival and the other simply wanting to see the slaughter they expected to see. In the middle stood a short man. Creature? His name was Heimdall, he was the announcer of the fights.

Heimdall: How long have I waited for this moment... the moment I blow the Gjallar Horn! The moment that I rang in Ragnarok! Are you all ready to rumble?!

He raised his hands in the air, and many cheers and shouts followed with his enthusiasm.

Heimdall: The rules are simple! The match is won with one side's death! That is to say... their eternal and complete annihilation! So let us begin! In the first round... the first champion for the gods is... him! 

Heimdall points at the gate on the god's side of the arena, as footsteps grow louder and louder.

Heimdall: Any god would say that they want to see him fight seriously! His hammer Mjolnir crushes the ground beneath him! Who would fight, if not him?! He lives in battle and dies in battle! The mightiest Norse God! The berserker of thunder! Thor, the God of Thunder!

Finally revealing himself to the light of the arena, many cheers and applause are heard from the gods, while despair is heard from the humans. In the stands above, Odin, father of Thor himself, gazes down with a look of superiority.

Odin: Crush them... beneath your foot.

On the other side, the humans. Brunhilde and now also Gudako, were standing. However considering who Gudako had with her and the advanced knowledge she knew, she wasn't nearly as nervous as Brunhilde about this battle. After all, she knew every single technique and god that was going to battle here.

Brunhilde: Are you truly sure about this? Thunder against thunder, is what you said? Are you sure she can win? Because... I will not tolerate a loss we could've won.

Gudako: Yeah yeah, like your Lu Bu would've won.

Brunhilde: Hah?!

Gudako: Gets his brains blasted out with a hammer strike, just ask anyone with clairvoyance or something. Anyways, as for victory? I can-

Suddenly a purple-haired figure stands appears beside Gudako, looking awfully like the Raiden Shogun- no, she was exactly the same as her.

???: I can assure you she can win. After all, I made her and know her capabilities very well.

Gudako: Eh?! Raiden?! But wait, you went down to the waiting room earlier- eh?!

Then Da Vinci had popped out from seemingly nowhere, to give yet another convenient explanation with her superb genius.

Da Vinci: Master, you seem quite surprised! Well, you see just to be safe, and after overhearing her situation from you, I decided to help! See with assistance from Enkidu, quite a lot of persuading for Kama, and a little help from Mash, and most importantly... my great genius! We all had managed to make Ei over here, and the person down there, the Shogun, separate vessels!

Gudako: ...I won't question how the hell that combo managed to make this work, but that's good. That means Ei can help out with any repairs since she knows the Shogun the best... and it also makes it less confusing...

Da Vinci: Once again my universal genius shows itself through perfect results! Now then, let us see the fruits of my- our efforts in this battle!

Ei: Yes, I am assured of our victory. After all, in those 400 years of constant battle... both my blade and spear have reached the absolute pinnacle of skill.

Gudako: Like how much of a pinnacle are we talking about?

Ei: A slash that freezes time and rends space... The Final Calamity...

Gudako: Eh... ominous... actually... that is somewhat familiar...

Ei: Familiar?

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*Flashback to pre-reincarnation*

Gudako: Hahaha! Does this Raiden Shogun boss think she is different? Behold the power of my 60k HP Zhongli shield- it just ignored it?! This is bullshi-

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Gudako: Mm... just a bit. Also, a certain god here uses a similar technique.

Ei: Interesting...

Gudako: But wait... who got the gnosis?

Ei: That? I had no need for it, and Yae isn't here to hand it to... so I just left it with the puppet since she's the one fighting.

Gudako: Alright! We need all the firepower we can get!

Back to the arena and Heimdall. Now it was time to announce the person facing Thor, the one representing humanity. Albeit given the intervention of Gudako, no longer are the people representing humanity strictly human in nature. As a gong was rung and drummers drummed, the side of humanity prepared for their warrior, Lu Bu to arrive. Oh, how they prepared in vain.

Brunhilde: ( I knew the gods would send Thor first based on deduction and reasoning... )

Gudako: ( I read the manga. )

Heimdall: The first mortal to challenge the gods... is him! Shall seven million years of history come to an end?! Shall we forget seven million years of pride!?

In the stands, Gudako thought of a horrible pun to unleash upon the world as this was said.

Gudako: I sort of feel bad for stealing Lu Bu's thunder... heh, get it?

Brunhilde: I'm reconsidering letting you fight for us.

Gudako: No! No! It wasn't that bad was it?!

Brunhilde: It was. It was complete and utter shit.

Gudako: I-I see...

Back to the fight soon to be at hand. Many of the soldiers from China began chanting in response to Heimdall's questions regarding humanity and their strength.

Soldiers: Never! Never! Never!

Heimdall: This man has risen up to champion mankind! Tell me! Can any mortal but he devour the gods?! Does anyone object to him being counted among the mightiest in history?!

Soldiers: Nay! Nay! Nay!

This was it, the appearance of the mightiest hero in China! Lu Bu! His soldiers teared up at the thought of seeing him in action, this undefeatable and all-mighty man clash with a god!

...

That was until instead of a muscle-bound man from the history of China appeared, it was some unknown woman who appeared to be of Japanese origin, wielding only a naginata and calmly walking onto the field with an uninterested yet analytical look in her eyes. Both the gods, people, and even Thor could only think one thing.

Humanity: Who..

Gods: Even...

Thor: ... Are you?

...more silence.

Random Chinese Soldier: Where is Lu Bu?! What the hell is some random lady doing here?!

More cheers of agreement resounded within the arena, they wanted their hero! Their Lu Bu! Not some nobody from nowhere! But how little they knew of the renown this very person had... in another world at least. This continued on and Thor only stared at this newcomer with disinterest, that was until the skies grayed and mighty thunder and lightning came forth from a storm that encompassed the whole arena.

Raiden: I am the Raiden Shogun. And you... I deem you a threat to Eternity.

Thor: ...don't disappoint me.

Heimdall: Uh... I don't know who this is! But I just got an update she is representing humanity! I'll see if any further details regarding her come up! But for now... let Ragnarok... begin!!!!

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Record of Ragnarok Characters:

Zeus:

Thor:

Lu Bu ( Got replaced due to skill issues ):

Shiva:

Heimdall:

Göll:

Brunhilde:

Aphrodite:

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