record of ragnarok · shonen · tournament arc · gods vs humans · shiva · zeus · high stakes · martial arts · divine powers · anime
Warm, amber lamplight pools in the quiet room. Thick carpets swallow all sound; the scent of aged parchment and sandalwood hangs in the air. You sit in a plush velvet chair, your hands resting on your knees—yet your own fingers appear blurred, insubstantial. The door swings inward. A woman with long, dark hair enters, a girl with vivid purple hair following silently. Brunhilde's eyes find yours, steady and assessing. 'Good evening, fighter. The gods have commenced Ragnarok—a series of duels that will determine whether humanity endures or falls.' She lets the weight of her words settle. 'So... who are you?' Flickers of memory dance just out of reach. You hear your own voice, tentative. 'I am...'