War to End All Wars
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Surprise Guest
————The world that has met its end.
All living things became corpses, lying
upon the ground like scattered dolls.
upon the ground like scattered dolls.
And amid that sea of the dead, only one
remained. The forsaken—Zeus.
remained. The forsaken—Zeus.
Zeus
(In the end, I failed to save anyone...)
Zeus
(Supreme god? What a failure—)
Loved One
You couldn't save the people who loved you,
could you, Zeus?
could you, Zeus?
Zeus
Venus...
Venus
As long as there is love, all living things
can keep living—
can keep living—
Venus
But the people of this world lost that love.
Venus
And that love was their loyalty to you.
Venus
So the ruin of this world is not your fault,
Zeus.
Zeus.
Venus
This is where the love of this world met its
final breath. No one could stop it.
final breath. No one could stop it.
Venus
For love is the light that shines upon all
the world.
the world.
Zeus
This happened because of you, Venus!
I'll make you pay!
I'll make you pay!
Venus
Gh, ah... Ga...
Venus
Heh... Even if you kill me, that doesn't
mean you've...killed love.
mean you've...killed love.
Venus
Because my love will go on...
Inside of you...
Inside of you...
Zeus
Begone, traitor!
Venus
That face... Baptized in sin yet sanctified
by love... How exquisite...
by love... How exquisite...
Zeus
And thus, the one I loved vanished without
a trace, leaving naught but a faint warmth
a trace, leaving naught but a faint warmth
Zeus
on my lips.
Zeus
This world has already perished. There
are no humans, no gods, and not even love.
are no humans, no gods, and not even love.
Zeus
A world that no longer has need of even me...
Jotunheim is now ruled by Zeus, the
supreme god of a ruined world.
supreme god of a ruined world.
There, it has become home to giants.
And these titans exacted revenge upon
those above in Midgard and Asgard.
those above in Midgard and Asgard.
In their unbridled vengeance, they slew
and abducted over half of the population.
and abducted over half of the population.
Now, Finn has brought back a boy, Bjorn,
from a Jotunheim prison—
from a Jotunheim prison—
Midgard Human A
You did well! You not only brought back
Ulf, but even Bjorn!
Ulf, but even Bjorn!
Midgard Human B
Ulf, how could you do something so dangerous!?
Sigrid
Yeah, I know you wanted to save Bjorn,
but you could have been killed!
but you could have been killed!
Ulf
I'm sorry, everyone... But I couldn't help it...
Finn
Ulf did his best. And Bjorn as well—
Midgard Human A
Right, let the children rest first.
Come, Bjorn, you've had it rough, haven't you?
Come, Bjorn, you've had it rough, haven't you?
Bjorn
Yeah, now that I feel safe, I...
Midgard Human A
This is bad—he's burning up!
Midgard Human B
He needs to lie down right away!
Prepare a bed!
Prepare a bed!
Aesir A
Damn it... What did they make him do to
end up like this!?
end up like this!?
Finn
I'm sorry I couldn't rescue anyone else—
Aesir B
No, we're not blaming you.
Aesir C
Please rest, Finn... Leave the rest to us.
Aesir A
That reminds me, where is Lady Venus?
Wasn't she with you?
Wasn't she with you?
Finn
Huh? Now that you mention it...
Midgard Human A
Bjorn will be fine now. We just gave him
medicine.
medicine.
Midgard Human A
It's important that he sleeps well. When
he wakes, we'll give him some porridge.
he wakes, we'll give him some porridge.
Midgard Human B
That's best—something easy on the
stomach.
stomach.
Aesir A
What were our people being made to do in
the prison?
the prison?
Ulf
That...
Finn
You can go rest, Ulf. I'll explain.
Ulf
I'm not a child anymore! Finn, I want to
be here too...
be here too...
Finn
I see. You're right. All right, stay.
Finn
I'll tell you what we saw in the prison.
Finn
First, I believe there were over ten people
in a single cell.
in a single cell.
Finn
And there seemed to be several such cells.
But I don't know the exact number. Sorry.
But I don't know the exact number. Sorry.
Aesir B
No, that still helps. Do you know anything
else—like the state of the captives?
else—like the state of the captives?
Finn
They were all emaciated...
And I saw marks of torture and harsh labor...
And I saw marks of torture and harsh labor...
Midgard Human A
Just look at Bjorn—those giants show no
mercy, not even to children!
mercy, not even to children!
Aesir A
Part of me held out hope—that at least
they'd be treated like ordinary prisoners...
they'd be treated like ordinary prisoners...
Midgard Human B
I'm sure countless people died in those
cells... How cruel...
cells... How cruel...
Angry Aesir
I can't stand this any longer! This isn't war—
it's slaughter!
it's slaughter!
Angry Midgard Human
That's right! Hiding here won't solve
anything!
anything!
Admonishing Midgard Human
Then what do you propose?
Angry Midgard Human
We rescue the captives... And strike back!
Admonishing Midgard Human
Hey, hey—hold it! Don't rush in! We're up
against giants!
against giants!
Admonishing Aesir
There are valkyries among them too.
They're seasoned fighters.
They're seasoned fighters.
Angry Aesir
So you're saying do nothing!? Even after
hearing about those awful conditions!?
hearing about those awful conditions!?
Angry Midgard Human
This is about our dignity!
When will we stand up, if not now!?
When will we stand up, if not now!?
Admonishing Aesir
But still...
Admonishing Midgard Human
This is going nowhere.
Let us leave it to our leader.
Let us leave it to our leader.
Finn
(The leader of this underground shelter is
Freya, a god of Asgard.)
Freya, a god of Asgard.)
Finn
(As a goddess of war, she'll surely choose
to fight—)
to fight—)
Finn
(But is that really the right answer?)
Freya
You look pale, boy. Have you rested properly?
Finn
This isn't the time, Freya...
Even I know that much.
Even I know that much.
Freya
No—you must rest precisely because of
this situation, or else you won't be able to
this situation, or else you won't be able to
Freya
fight when the time comes!
Finn
So you also think we should fight, Freya?
Freya
I don't know... It's a hard call for me, even
as a goddess of war.
as a goddess of war.
Angry Aesir
We know it's difficult! But we can't do
nothing!
nothing!
Freya
You are the lives I saved—lives entrusted
to me by the gods.
to me by the gods.
Freya
I won't throw them away for nothing.
If we fight now, everyone will die.
If we fight now, everyone will die.
Freya
That much is certain.
Freya
I am aware of the gap in power because I
am the goddess of war!
am the goddess of war!
Finn
Freya...
Venus
Oh, wow, what's with all this tension?
Finn
Venus! So you were at the base after all!?
Venus
Let's just leave it at that. Anyway, I have
a secret weapon—want to know who it is?
a secret weapon—want to know who it is?
Finn
A secret weapon?
Venus
Yup! Someone you know very well—might
even leave you speechless.
even leave you speechless.
Venus
All right then, make your entrance—
Finn
!!
???
Ta-daa—
Callen
It's me!
Ruvi's Transformation
Venus
Tell me, did you see my wish too?
Venus
Nah... Of course not.
Venus
Even the Eye of All Laws can't read
people's hearts, right?
people's hearts, right?
Venus
So this is that memory device...
Hmmm, if I do this and this... It works!
Hmmm, if I do this and this... It works!
Venus
Hehe, so that's how it is.
And this one here...
And this one here...
Sudden Scream
Ouch!!
Venus
W-Whoa, you scared me! Who are you?
Callen
Owow! My precious ear got caught... Ouch.
You need to keep this place tidier, hmph...
You need to keep this place tidier, hmph...
Callen
Hm? And who are you—?
Callen
That's Odin's memory device, isn't it...
The Eye of All Laws, which records the
The Eye of All Laws, which records the
Callen
entire past and future.
Callen
What were you looking at...?
Venus
Because you came, I couldn't see everything.
But I saw what I wanted, so it's fine.
But I saw what I wanted, so it's fine.
Venus
Anyway, nice to meet you, Callen♪
Callen
How do you know my name?
Venus
It was in this memory device—you're the
scientist from another world who helped
scientist from another world who helped
Venus
seal Ymir.
Venus
I'm Venus—the goddess of love.
Nice to meet you～♡
Nice to meet you～♡
Callen
It's a little frightening when someone is in
your face, right, Ruvi?
your face, right, Ruvi?
Ruvi
Krrr...
Midgard Human A
Oh! You're from that time! The tiny messenger
from another world who led us to the
from another world who led us to the
Midgard Human A
Ginnungagap Abyss!
Callen
"Tiny" is unnecessary!
Finn
Why are you in this world again, Callen?
I heard you were off on a field survey up north.
I heard you were off on a field survey up north.
Callen
Yes, I was investigating a rampaging dragon
on Astrid's orders.
on Astrid's orders.
Callen
But, I'm an excellent scientist, so I finished
quickly.
quickly.
Ruvi
Krrrr!
Callen
Then I stopped by that monument and was
shocked! They were making a fuss that
shocked! They were making a fuss that
Callen
Rizette had vanished.
Callen
While I was examining them, the monument
started glowing on its own.
started glowing on its own.
Callen
An unforeseen development...
Callen
Still, since I managed to link up with Finn,
all's well that ends well.
all's well that ends well.
Finn
Wait—Rizette vanished!? You mean, she
came to this world?
came to this world?
Callen
Which means you haven't met her yet,
have you?
have you?
Finn
I haven't...
Finn
(Zeus mentioned Rizette's name. So I thought
it might be possible...)
it might be possible...)
Callen
Asgard was empty; I wonder where she
could be.
could be.
Finn
That's right—if she came through that door,
then she was in Asgard!
then she was in Asgard!
Callen
That's true. And there, I met this—
Venus
(Callen—remember, we promised not to
talk about our meeting!)
talk about our meeting!)
Callen
(Ah, you said you slipped out, didn't you?
Honestly, you goddesses are troublesome...)
Honestly, you goddesses are troublesome...)
Finn
What are you whispering with Venus about,
Callen?
Callen?
Callen
Sh-She gave me some tasty sweets!
Callen
Oh, right—more importantly, I heard
from Theo.
from Theo.
Callen
Finn! I heard you apparently ditched a
festival date!
festival date!
Finn
Uh, ah... That... I'm sorry...
Callen
I thought you were the type to keep promises,
unlike that Rody...
unlike that Rody...
Callen
Make sure you speak with Rizette directly
when saying sorry!
when saying sorry!
Finn
Yeah, you're right...
Finn
Did...my father also break promises?
Callen
No, he wasn't that frivolous...
Callen
But he was the kind to be off adventuring
instead of holding you as a baby.
instead of holding you as a baby.
Callen
Yuki, Alira, and I really tore into him for
that...
that...
Finn
I see. So, I'm like my father.
Callen
Hey! Why are you grinning!?
Callen
Gah, men who live for adventure, I swear!
Callen
Never make a girl cry, Finn!
Though it seems you're doing that right now...
Though it seems you're doing that right now...
Finn
No, I don't think that's true!
Callen
(Rody, your boy is truly your boy...)
Finn
More importantly, Callen—what's with
that outfit—?
that outfit—?
Callen
This? I borrowed a few things when I visited
Odin's room.
Odin's room.
Callen
Hehehe... I can't wait to analyze them
when we get back.
when we get back.
Callen
Oh, and I brought these too.
They looked useful.
They looked useful.
Finn
I've never seen these before...
Venus
They're Odin's secret gadgets. Super handy.
Finn
I see... So these are also Odin's...
Finn
Hm? How do you know that, Venus?
Venus
Uh... Ah!
Callen
(This goddess done dug her own grave.)
Ruvi
Krrr...
Venus
Eek, even the little dragon's giving me that
look... Loki explained it to me ages ago,
look... Loki explained it to me ages ago,
Venus
that's all!
Finn
You heard from Loki, huh. You two did
look pretty close, all things considered.
look pretty close, all things considered.
Venus
Yeah, yeah, totally. It's lovely when people
get along.
get along.
Ruvi
Kr...?
Callen
(So many slips of the tongue... Well, doesn't
really matter.)
really matter.)
Callen
Now, let me explain these tools. The most
promising one right now is this round thing.
promising one right now is this round thing.
Venus
That one—if I recall—was called the
Yggdrasil Core.
Yggdrasil Core.
Freya
The Yggdrasil Core, you say!?
Finn
What's wrong, Freya?
Freya
I've heard of that name from Odin!
Freya
She said it was too dangerous to test—but
that it would surely make you stronger.
that it would surely make you stronger.
Venus
I think Loki said something like that too.
It instantly maxes out your potential.
It instantly maxes out your potential.
Finn
Even with no training or practice, huh...
That's incredible...
That's incredible...
Callen
But artifacts like this are far too dangerous.
I brought it as a last resort.
I brought it as a last resort.
Finn
But if it works, it could turn the tide.
Freya
Then I shall try it! I've been curious for
quite some time!
quite some time!
Aesir A
No, there's no need for you to use it, Lady
Freya... What if something happens!
Freya... What if something happens!
Freya
If that time comes, so be it.
How does it work—bah, like this!
How does it work—bah, like this!
Aesir B
Lady Freya, that's far too reckless!
Callen
Stop! If you use it like that—!
Venus
Uh-oh, this could be bad.
Freya
Ng... Ooooooooohhhh!!?
Freya
Ha... Haha, hahahahaha!!
Finn
I-Is this... A success...?
Freya
This is it, I feel the power budding,
pulsing from deep in my viscera!
pulsing from deep in my viscera!
Freya
Behold the birth of New Freya—
Hahahaha!!
Hahahaha!!
Finn
(I swear I can feel power radiating from
her just by her standing here...)
her just by her standing here...)
Finn
Does it hurt or anything?
Freya
The pain is unbelievable—I could cry!
But I'll manage!
But I'll manage!
Finn
I-I see...
Callen
Hm... What... The Yggdrasil Core is still
glowing!!
glowing!!
Callen
This is bad—the artifact's magic is
undergoing phase inversion! At this rate,
undergoing phase inversion! At this rate,
Callen
it will explode—everyone, back!!
Finn
Callen—No—!!
Ruvi
Krrrr! Grrrrrr—!!
Callen
Ruvi!?
Finn
(Ruvi shielded Callen... And absorbed the
Yggdrasil Core's light!?)
Yggdrasil Core's light!?)
Callen
—Ruviiii!!
Ruvi
Krr... Rrrr...
Ruvi?
A-Are...you all right, Lady Callen?
Callen
Ruvi... W-What is that form...?
Ruvi?
Wha, Um—I...
Callen
Ruvi...turned into a human—!?
The Worst God
Finn
(Ruvi, the dragon, took on a human form!?)
Ruvi
I can finally speak with you, Lady Callen.
Callen
Are... Are you truly Ruvi?
Ruvi
You don't recognize me? After all the time
we've spent together?
we've spent together?
Ruvi
Then I'll share a secret only you know.
Let's see—sometimes you used me as a
Let's see—sometimes you used me as a
Ruvi
stand-in lover to do practice dating...
Callen
Wooooaah, stop!! Spare me my dignity!!
Ruvi
Then you understand? I am your Ruvi.
Callen
I understand, I understand. But I never
expected you to shift into human form.
expected you to shift into human form.
Ruvi
It must be the power of that Yggdrasil Core.
Callen
To turn a dragon into a human—now that
is truly technology beyond mortal reach...
is truly technology beyond mortal reach...
Finn
So... Um, can I keep calling you Ruvi like
before?
before?
Ruvi
Of course, Finn. Is something the matter?
Finn
I was just wondering if there were any
side effects.
side effects.
Callen
Right, Ruvi! Do you feel any abnormalities?
Any pain!?
Any pain!?
Ruvi
I felt pain a moment ago... But now, I'm fine.
Please calm down, Lady Callen.
Please calm down, Lady Callen.
Ruvi
For now, we should think about what needs
to be done, not what has happened to me.
to be done, not what has happened to me.
Callen
Ugh, you've gotten kind of mature...
Ruvi
The leader is Lady Freya, yes?
Do you intend to sally forth and fight?
Do you intend to sally forth and fight?
Freya
This is my first time speaking with
dragonkind!
dragonkind!
Freya
Hmm. In honor of the occasion, I'll answer
plainly! To be honest, I can't decide!
plainly! To be honest, I can't decide!
Aesir A
Indeed, the losses would be considerable.
It's only natural that Lady Freya hesitates...
It's only natural that Lady Freya hesitates...
Midgard Human A
So what, you're going to just watch them
die!?
die!?
Aesir B
That's why we're discussing it now—
whether to fight those giants or not.
whether to fight those giants or not.
Freya
What do you think, boy? I want your frank
opinion!
opinion!
Finn
(My honest answer is I don't know, but
that might lead to a mess...)
that might lead to a mess...)
Finn
I'd like a bit more intel. Charging in blindly
will only lead to more losses, right?
will only lead to more losses, right?
Freya
You mean it's a hasty decision. That's a
fair point!
fair point!
Finn
At the very least, if we knew the current
deployment of the giant soldiers, we could
deployment of the giant soldiers, we could
Finn
work with that—
Venus
Hmm, there were tons of them near
Jotunheim's main gate.
Jotunheim's main gate.
Venus
Also, that stinky sewer passage has been
discovered, though I only took a glance.
discovered, though I only took a glance.
Finn
Figures. It wouldn't be that easy.
Callen
If we could find a weak link somewhere,
we'd have a chance...
we'd have a chance...
Finn
Sending scouts would be suicide.
Freya
What if I go take a look myself!?
Aesir A
Please don't! If anything happened to you,
we'd be finished!
we'd be finished!
Freya
I thought it was a good idea...
Ruvi
If Lady Callen was captured, I would go
rescue her despite the danger...
rescue her despite the danger...
Callen
I won't make someone who used to only
make dragon cries worry like that.
make dragon cries worry like that.
Ruvi
You are strong, Lady Callen.
Ruvi
But there are things even you cannot do.
Things that I can.
Things that I can.
Callen
And what might that be?
Ruvi
For one, you do not have wings.
Callen
Ah... I see, that's true! But can you still fly
in that form?
in that form?
Ruvi
Don't underestimate the dragonkind.
I can fly—and even carry you as I do.
I can fly—and even carry you as I do.
Finn
Ruvi, don't tell me...you're saying you will
conduct the recon?
conduct the recon?
Ruvi
Yes, I'm the perfect fit for it.
Right, Lady Callen?
Right, Lady Callen?
Callen
Finn, will you leave this to us—me and Ruvi?
Finn
That seems to be our only option...
Midgard Human A
Jotunheim is surrounded by high walls.
Can you fly over them and scout the inside?
Can you fly over them and scout the inside?
Ruvi
We won't know till we try, but it's likely
possible.
possible.
Midgard Human A
Then please scout out inside, in addition
to the outside walls.
to the outside walls.
Freya
Right. For now, we wait for intel! Then we
act when they lower their vigilance.
act when they lower their vigilance.
Aesir A
If you say so, Lady Freya...
Finn
You're starting to sound like a real leader,
Lady Freya.
Lady Freya.
Freya
Heh, a war god is a god of battle! Not just
a musclehead, boy!
a musclehead, boy!
Finn
(Lady Freya is this calm before a fight...)
Finn
(Is this also the power of the Yggdrasil Core?)
Jotunheim infirmary—
Rizette
(Gunnhildr was gravely wounded after
battling the intruders—)
battling the intruders—)
Rizette
(She still hasn't woken...)
Rizette
(The many tubes connected to her are
keeping her alive.)
keeping her alive.)
Rizette
(It's so painful to see, I want to look away.
But I don't want to lose my fighting spirit.)
But I don't want to lose my fighting spirit.)
Treating Valkyrie
Her condition is quite critical.
Rizette
That bad... But she'll get better soon, right?
Treating Valkyrie
For now, all we can do is trust in her will
to live.
to live.
Rizette
(Gunnhildr only tried to protect everyone...)
Lady Valkyrie
Each of us is fighting for someone precious.
Rizette
To protect someone precious...
Someone's dignity, someone's freedom...
Someone's dignity, someone's freedom...
Rizette
Do we have to fight each other...?
Can't we talk it out instead...?
Can't we talk it out instead...?
Lady Valkyrie
As long as the other side takes up the sword,
we must take up the sword as well.
we must take up the sword as well.
Rizette
To survive...
Lady Valkyrie
Word is a new clash will break out soon—
Lady Zeus sent a message.
Lady Zeus sent a message.
Rizette
The fighting won't end, will it...
Lady Valkyrie
You are kind. So much so, the sword
doesn't suit you.
doesn't suit you.
Lady Valkyrie
I'm going to say something that would get
me executed if it reached Lady Zeus's ears.
me executed if it reached Lady Zeus's ears.
Rizette
Uh, okay.
Lady Valkyrie
Go home to your country. To where your
people are waiting for you.
people are waiting for you.
Rizette
What—no way! Not while Gunnhildr and
the others are shedding blood and tears...
the others are shedding blood and tears...
Rizette
I already know your circumstances. I
already know the reasons to fight.
already know the reasons to fight.
Rizette
(Their freedom and lives were trampled on...
They're fighting to reclaim their dignity.)
They're fighting to reclaim their dignity.)
Rizette
I'll fight too! For Gunnhildr... For everyone!
Lady Valkyrie
I see... There's something I want to show
you. Will you come with me?
you. Will you come with me?
Rizette
(What could it be?)
Lady Valkyrie
Good work. I've come to relieve you.
Gatekeeper Valkyrie
Relieve me? I don't recall any such order.
Lady Valkyrie
Lady Zeus told me to do so.
Gatekeeper Valkyrie
Lady Zeus!? Understood. Please take over!
Lady Valkyrie
Yes, leave it to me.
Rizette
Um, that order was a lie, wasn't it...
Lady Valkyrie
Hehe, they say a well-placed lie can buy a
bit of truth. Besides, with this level of high
bit of truth. Besides, with this level of high
Lady Valkyrie
alert, the chain of command will be frayed.
Rizette
Won't you get in trouble? You even used
Zeus's name...
Zeus's name...
Lady Valkyrie
I just might—heehee.
Rizette
(She's incredible, being able to smile in a
situation where she could die...)
situation where she could die...)
Lady Valkyrie
This is a door Lady Zeus designates as one
of the highest secrets—
of the highest secrets—
Lady Valkyrie
It leads to the land of the gods, Asgard.
Rizette
To Asgard...?
Rizette
But if it's secret, we shouldn't go...
Why did you bring me here?
Why did you bring me here?
Lady Valkyrie
Listen, Rizette. It's said there's a door in
Asgard's palace that leads to another world.
Asgard's palace that leads to another world.
Lady Valkyrie
You might be able to return to your world
through it.
through it.
Lady Valkyrie
If you're going to slip away in the confusion,
now's the perfect time, isn't it?
now's the perfect time, isn't it?
Rizette
If I did that, you'd fall under suspicion...
Rizette
Lady Zeus would surely press you about
bringing me here and letting me escape, right?
bringing me here and letting me escape, right?
Lady Valkyrie
Surely, yes.
Rizette
Knowing that, why...
Lady Valkyrie
Gunnhildr looked at you with such
trusting eyes...
trusting eyes...
Rizette
Gunnhildr did?
Lady Valkyrie
She's never looked at anyone that way
before, so I got a teeny bit jealous.
before, so I got a teeny bit jealous.
Lady Valkyrie
When combat resumes, there will be even
more victims. And there's no guarantee
more victims. And there's no guarantee
Lady Valkyrie
you won't be among them.
Lady Valkyrie
If she could move, she would have brought
you here herself without hesitation—
you here herself without hesitation—
Lady Valkyrie
I merely took her place.
Rizette
You love Gunnhildr, don't you?
Lady Valkyrie
Yes. Though I'm sure it's an extension of
our friendship.
our friendship.
Rizette
Don't worry. I may not look it, but I'm strong.
And I've already steeled my resolve.
And I've already steeled my resolve.
Rizette
I'll fight too! For everyone!
Rizette
I even made a promise with Gunnhildr—
she said she'd take me to a bakery...
she said she'd take me to a bakery...
Rizette
You should come too. All three of us, together.
Lady Valkyrie
That does sound delightful—
Rizette
Yeah, it'll be wonderful for sure.
Rizette
(We must prevail to win those days back!)
Zeus
(War will start soon—an even fiercer one.)
Zeus
(Which means the only reasonable thing
to do is acquire an even stronger piece.)
to do is acquire an even stronger piece.)
Zeus
(What a dreary place, filled with the world's
baleful energy...)
baleful energy...)
Zeus
(The giants said they were sealed within
this pit as weapons.)
this pit as weapons.)
Zeus
(But there's a bigger reason...)
Zeus
(The true reason the giants were confined
here...)
here...)
Zeus
(When the most dreadful god revives, they
will be sacrificed to protect the upper worlds...)
will be sacrificed to protect the upper worlds...)
Zeus
I've come to see you, Thor—the most
dreadful god of calamity.
dreadful god of calamity.
Thor
Yaaawn—good morning. It's still pitch-dark.
Thor
The dark scares me. It's miserable.
Zeus
(What a baleful aura for such an innocent
tone...)
tone...)
Zeus
I am Zeus, a god from another world.
And it is I who woke you.
And it is I who woke you.
Thor
I see. Not interested. The only thing I care
about is death. Hehehe...
about is death. Hehehe...
Zeus
(Thor—the god who slew more gods and
people than any other, has been sealed in
people than any other, has been sealed in
Zeus
the deepest part of this pit.)
Zeus
(I thought she'd rampage, but perhaps the
seal isn't fully broken yet. She's very calm...)
seal isn't fully broken yet. She's very calm...)
Zeus
(Or perhaps this is her true nature...)
Zeus
I'll state the terms to release you. With
this, you'll regain your full strength.
this, you'll regain your full strength.
Zeus
Listen well—
Zeus
—And that's the deal. Do you understand?
If so, answer me.
If so, answer me.
Thor
Yeees, I understand. Those terms are fine.
Thor
But may I ask you one thing?
Zeus
Do you understand your position?
Thor
If you accept my request, I promise I won't
break your most precious thing first.
break your most precious thing first.
Thor
Absolutely.
Zeus
What do you demand of me...
Thor
If possible, your life.
Zeus
You...
Thor
Joking. I don't like people who don't get jokes.
Well then... I'll take blood, flesh, and bone.
Well then... I'll take blood, flesh, and bone.
Zeus
Very well...
Zeus
(Blood and flesh is fine, but bone... That
will hurt a bit...)
will hurt a bit...)
Zeus
Nn... Guh—gaa... Aa...! Nn—huff... Huff...
Huff...
Huff...
Zeus
B-Be satisfied with this...
Thor
A rib, the surrounding flesh, and blood.
Well, fine. I really wanted that clavicle, though.
Well, fine. I really wanted that clavicle, though.
Thor
Hehe, just as I thought...
A bone wet with blood is art...
A bone wet with blood is art...
Thor
I'll add it to my collection at once.
Zeus
(A hobby of collecting bones...
What a repulsive god.)
What a repulsive god.)
Zeus
Stand, Thor, and serve as my vanguard.
Thor
I'll dance to your tune for a while.
Thor
Ahh, a battlefield awaits—of blood and
flesh and bones and bones and bones...
flesh and bones and bones and bones...
Thor
And beautiful death!
Beyond the Wall
Giant Child
Mom, over here, over here! If we don't
hurry, Dad's lunch—
hurry, Dad's lunch—
Giant Mother
Don't hurry so much, you'll trip.
Giant Youth
Sir, you dropped your ration ticket. You
need to hold onto it tight!
need to hold onto it tight!
Giant Grandfather
Oh my, I got careless. Thank you.
Giant Youth
No, no—we need to help each other, giant
to giant!
to giant!
Rizette
(The town is so peaceful... Is another
battle really coming?)
battle really coming?)
Rizette
(If it turns into urban warfare, people here
will be hurt too...)
will be hurt too...)
Giant Man
Hey, you're that one from the other day—
Rizette
(Oh, the giant we met when Gunnhildr
and I were in town...)
and I were in town...)
Rizette
(Back then, they mistook me for one of the
ones above who tormented the giants.)
ones above who tormented the giants.)
Giant Man
I'm sorry—I've been meaning to apologize.
Giant Man
You weren't one of the ones above after all.
Lady Zeus's envoy came to tell us.
Lady Zeus's envoy came to tell us.
Giant Man
Really, I'm sorry...
Rizette
N-No, I was the one who didn't know
anything...
anything...
Rizette
Gunnhildr taught me about the sorrow
and anger of the people living here.
and anger of the people living here.
Giant Man
I see, little Gunnhildr did...
Giant Man
She's always been a kind girl. I can't approve
of someone like her going to the battlefield.
of someone like her going to the battlefield.
Giant Man
But those who can fight should fight...
That's Lady Zeus's rule.
That's Lady Zeus's rule.
Giant Man
I just can't imagine a good kid like her
taking up the sword and killing someone...
taking up the sword and killing someone...
Giant Man
I heard intruders showed up the other
day—how's she doing?
day—how's she doing?
Rizette
Well...
Rizette
She's doing fine.
Giant Man
I see. Tell her to drop by again. We'll host her.
Rizette
Yes, I will...
Rizette
(I can't tell him the truth, but if she were
here, she'd surely say something like—)
here, she'd surely say something like—)
Rizette
—Um, let's do our best!
Giant Man
Huh? Ah, yes! Let's do our best... Let's do
our best!
our best!
Rizette
(Maybe I wasn't that convincing...)
Rizette
(But I have to do my best too, to protect
the people living here!)
the people living here!)
Giant Son
Welcome home, Daaaad!
Giant Man
Hey, kiddo! Have a good day? What'd you do?
Giant Son
Today I went to school—and then to the
very edge of the district.
very edge of the district.
Giant Man
Hey now, you didn't go outside the
commercial district, did you?
commercial district, did you?
Giant Son
N-No, I didn't—'cause I'd get scolded!
Giant Man
Scolded by Dad would be the least of it. If
Lady Zeus noticed, you'd be executed!
Lady Zeus noticed, you'd be executed!
Giant Son
I won't go again! Not even to the edge...
Giant Man
That's right. You're a good, honest boy!
It's my fault for making such a scary face.
It's my fault for making such a scary face.
Giant Man
Forgive me.
Giant Wife
And there you go—being soft on him again.
Giant Wife
You need to be stricter when he does
something wrong.
something wrong.
Giant Wife
That's a father's duty.
Giant Man
My bad, my bad. I just can't stay mad
when I see his face.
when I see his face.
Giant Wife
You've always been like that, even before
we were married. You look scary, but
we were married. You look scary, but
Giant Wife
you're very kind inside.
Giant Man
Don't praise me so much—you're making
me blush.
me blush.
Giant Wife
I'm only half-praising you.
Giant Man
Hahaha, let's save the flirting. It's broad
daylight, and the kid's here.
daylight, and the kid's here.
Giant Wife
Hehe, true.
Giant Man
(A beautiful wife and a sweet child—this
must be what they call happiness.)
must be what they call happiness.)
Giant Man
(I'd pay any price for these days to continue.)
Giant Wife
By the way, the neighbor was saying...
Giant Wife
Intruders appeared and the valkyrie squad
fought them.
fought them.
Giant Man
Yeah, so I heard. But it'll be fine.
Giant Man
The guards are strong and well-trained.
Giant Son
Dad... Will there be a war?
Giant Man
Don't worry. Even if there is, it'll end
quickly.
quickly.
Giant Man
We've got Lady Zeus on our side. She'll
blast the bad guys away in an instant!
blast the bad guys away in an instant!
Giant Son
Yeah! Lady Zeus is strong!
Giant Wife
I hope it will be all right...
Giant Man
Well, we non-combatants should keep the
economy moving for the fighters and live
economy moving for the fighters and live
Giant Man
in a way that helps them.
Giant Man
That's Lady Zeus's will.
Giant Son
Was separating where we live also Lady
Zeus's will?
Zeus's will?
Giant Man
Yeah. Where we live, each person's role,
the distinction between those who can
the distinction between those who can
Giant Man
fight and those who can't—every last bit
of it is Lady Zeus's will.
of it is Lady Zeus's will.
Giant Man
Now go do your homework if you have it,
or Lady Zeus will get angry.
or Lady Zeus will get angry.
Giant Son
Okaaay!
Giant Man
Lively and honest—those are the kid's
best qualities.
best qualities.
Giant Wife
I adore that child too, dear.
Giant Man
Of course—he's the precious child we
finally received.
finally received.
Giant Wife
I want to raise him under this light.
Not back in that pit...
Not back in that pit...
Giant Man
There's nothing to worry about.
Oh—there's no water in the cistern.
Oh—there's no water in the cistern.
Giant Wife
Oh, sorry... I forgot.
Giant Man
I'll fetch it. You stay home.
Giant Wife
Thank you. Don't be too long.
Giant Man
Haha, I'm just getting water. I'll be right
back.
back.
Callen
Woooooaaaaahhhhh!!
Ruvi
Lady Callen, you're shouting too much.
Callen
D-Don't be unreasonable!
Callen
I've never been carried like a bride and
flown through the air!
flown through the air!
Ruvi
Lady Callen, have you gotten heavier
perhaps?
perhaps?
Callen
What did you say!?
Ruvi
I think it's all the sweets. You've been
munching away late at night.
munching away late at night.
Callen
Th-That was research material...
Ruvi
What kind of research uses dough fried in
oil and sprinkled with sugar?
oil and sprinkled with sugar?
Callen
Ugh... So you saw through me!
Ruvi
I am your devout dragon, Lady Callen.
That's the least to keep track of.
That's the least to keep track of.
Ruvi
I lost my parents during the Pandemonium,
but you took me in—
but you took me in—
Ruvi
I'll do anything for you.
Callen
Well then you could at least overlook a
midnight snack.
midnight snack.
Ruvi
That's a separate matter entirely.
Callen
Hmph, I always thought you were a more
straightforward male dragon...
straightforward male dragon...
Callen
(The sex of dragons are influenced by
their environment.)
their environment.)
Callen
(Which is why I couldn't determine Ruvi's
sex until she took on human form...)
sex until she took on human form...)
Ruvi
My apologies for being a straightforward
female dragon.
female dragon.
Callen
(Good grief, that tone... Who does she take
after...?)
after...?)
Callen
(Surely not...me...? No, it can't be... Is this
what I'm like!?)
what I'm like!?)
Ruvi
Lady Callen, why are you making faces?
Callen
I was simply pondering your education...
Callen
Well, putting that aside!
Callen
Ruvi, this plan relies a bit too much on
your abilities.
your abilities.
Callen
Even though I am with you, it's practically
a solo effort. And it's very dangerous. Are
a solo effort. And it's very dangerous. Are
Callen
you okay with that?
Ruvi
I'm very happy right now, Lady Callen.
Callen
Happy...about this dangerous mission?
Ruvi
Yes. During and after the Pandemonium,
I could only squeal like a beast and follow
I could only squeal like a beast and follow
Ruvi
behind you.
Ruvi
To be given a role like this—and to think I
can be of use to you...
can be of use to you...
Ruvi
It makes me very happy, Lady Callen.
Callen
I see...
Callen
(When she says it like that, I can't complain.)
Callen
(I'm happy to be able to talk with Ruvi
like this...)
like this...)
Callen
Oh, well, if I'm with you, we'll manage
somehow.
somehow.
Ruvi
If it's the two of us, surely.
Ruvi
Then I'll gain a little more altitude. Please
be careful not to bite your tongue, Lady Callen.
be careful not to bite your tongue, Lady Callen.
Callen
Wha... Whooooaaa!?
Ruvi
At this height, we should be able to scout
the town without the lookouts noticing us.
the town without the lookouts noticing us.
Callen
Th-That's true...
Callen
However, Jotunheim's walls are awfully
high and robust.
high and robust.
Callen
Even Ymir wouldn't get through easily...
Callen
Zeus—what are you so wary of...
Ruvi
Even so, I didn't expect the city to shine
this brightly.
this brightly.
Callen
Indeed...
Callen
The lights shine everywhere, as if not to
allow a single shadow.
allow a single shadow.
Callen
According to Finn and the others, that
area is the prison. It's well guarded now
area is the prison. It's well guarded now
Callen
after the escape...
Ruvi
I don't see any notable buildings from up
here.
here.
Callen
No—look there. They're installed at even
intervals.
intervals.
Ruvi
Judging by their shape, those are... Wells?
Callen
Hmm, they might be real wells for daily
water... But would they need that many?
water... But would they need that many?
Ruvi
Fake wells...
Callen
They're most likely vents for underground
facilities.
facilities.
Ruvi
Then can we get underground from there?
Callen
Yes, it's highly likely they're connected.
Callen
Ruvi, can you slip into that well?
Ruvi
Lady Callen, I don't think we need to do
that much. It's too dangerous.
that much. It's too dangerous.
Callen
If we don't go that far, it'll be hard to plan
a rescue of the captives. Please do it, Ruvi.
a rescue of the captives. Please do it, Ruvi.
Ruvi
Understood...
Callen
Sorry.
Ruvi
Not at all—your recklessness didn't start
today, Lady Callen.
today, Lady Callen.
Callen
All right, let's go.
Absolute Command
Ruvi
As you said, this seems to be a man-made
underground passage.
underground passage.
Callen
No doubt it links to the underground cells
we heard about.
we heard about.
Ruvi
For being underground, it's awfully bright.
Callen
Do giants tend to gather around lights?
Or perhaps they're simply afraid of the dark.
Or perhaps they're simply afraid of the dark.
Ruvi
Oh my, just like you, Lady Callen.
Callen
D-Don't treat me like a child!
Ruvi
In that case, please go to the bathroom
alone at night from now on.
alone at night from now on.
Callen
(Grr, Ruvi knows too many of my secrets...)
Callen
(If I answer like I do to everyone else,
she'll just trip me up...)
she'll just trip me up...)
Ruvi
Lady Callen, I'll leave you behind.
Callen
Wait, Ruvi—where are you headed!?
Ruvi
That way, I think... It looks slightly darker
over there. That's definitely where they'd
over there. That's definitely where they'd
Ruvi
choose to make prison cells.
Callen
Your logic has improved by leaps and bounds
since taking human form...
since taking human form...
Ruvi
I've been watching you all this time, Lady
Callen. Perhaps that's why.
Callen. Perhaps that's why.
Callen
Don't start flattering me up all of a sudden...
Callen
All right. That makes sense—let's head
that way.
that way.
Ruvi
Security is likely concentrated there. Lady
Callen, please don't let curiosity get the
Callen, please don't let curiosity get the
Ruvi
better of you.
Callen
(I want to argue, but it's hard to talk back
to this Ruvi...)
to this Ruvi...)
Ruvi
They've moved on...
Callen
Yes—the width of the passage makes it
easier to slip in.
easier to slip in.
Callen
If they'd stationed sentries at regular
intervals, we might not have been able to
intervals, we might not have been able to
Callen
get in at all.
Ruvi
We only know this because we decided to go
in. But now we can exploit it and move freely.
in. But now we can exploit it and move freely.
Callen
(Hmm... That ore—could it be crystallized
magical energy!?)
magical energy!?)
Callen
(It gives off a different kind of light than
any from our world!)
any from our world!)
Callen
(I-I must research it!)
Ruvi
Lady Callen, no... Someone's coming!!
Callen
Ngh, drat!
???
W-Wait, wait, please wait!! I'm human—
I'm not one of them!!
I'm not one of them!!
Callen
A human?
Escaped Man
Yeah, I broke out of a cell. You did too,
right?
right?
Ruvi
No, we weren't imprisoned.
Escaped Man
Not imprisoned... I get it—you're the
resistance!
resistance!
Escaped Man
The giant guarding the cells said the
resistance had infiltrated!
resistance had infiltrated!
Callen
(That's probably Finn and the others...)
Callen
You're a human of Midgard, aren't you?
Do you have family?
Do you have family?
Escaped Man
Yeah—a lovely wife and daughter. I'm
risking my life to escape because of them.
risking my life to escape because of them.
Callen
I see... Then we'll take you with us.
Ruvi
(Lady Callen, are you sure? He could be
an enemy spy.)
an enemy spy.)
Callen
(You're telling me to abandon him? I'd
never be able to face Finn...)
never be able to face Finn...)
Callen
(I have weathered many deadly storms. I
should have an eye for people by now.)
should have an eye for people by now.)
Ruvi
(As you wish... I will follow your decision.)
Escaped Man
H-Hey, what are you two whispering about...
Callen
We've decided to bring you back to the base,
as you should know the exact location
as you should know the exact location
Callen
of the cells.
Escaped Man
Yeah, I've got a good memory. Please, take
me with you.
me with you.
Callen
Ruvi, we'll exit via that vent!
Ruvi
Understood.
Escaped Man
A-Amazing... You can make it to the
surface in one leap!
surface in one leap!
Escaped Man
Are you by any chance an Aesir god!?
Ruvi
No, I'm not some arrogant god. I'm a
proud dragon.
proud dragon.
Escaped Man
A dragon...? Amazing! Asgard has dragons
this cute!?
this cute!?
Callen
Don't let her looks fool you.
She's surprisingly dry—
She's surprisingly dry—
Ruvi
I am Lady Callen's loyal dragon—sweet and
straightforward. Isn't that right, Lady Callen?
straightforward. Isn't that right, Lady Callen?
Callen
(She calls herself loyal while pressuring me...
What a terrifying dragon...)
What a terrifying dragon...)
Ruvi
Putting that aside, let's depart quickly.
Even if the guards aren't prowling here,
Even if the guards aren't prowling here,
Ruvi
we're still in the enemy stronghold.
Callen
True. We won't be safe until we at least
get beyond the wall...
get beyond the wall...
Callen
Are you all right?
Escaped Man
I've come this far—I can't collapse now.
Callen
Good. Then... Hm?
Giant Man
Who's there? Are you fetching water too,
Yasop?
Yasop?
Giant Man
Hnn—!?
Callen
(A giant!?)
Escaped Man
Eek...
Giant Man
Y-You're intruders, aren't you... Damn it,
why here of all places!?
why here of all places!?
Giant Man
No... If I just run, I'll be punished...
Giant Man
Damn it... Honey, son—Aaaaaahhh!!
Callen
Deploying magic barrier!! Grrrr—rrrgh!!
Callen
(What brute strength... We can't possibly
match him in raw power!)
match him in raw power!)
Callen
(Still, this guy mentioned his family just
now.)
now.)
Callen
(Like us, giants have feelings and live
with their families...)
with their families...)
Ruvi
Lady Callen, to your right!
Callen
Ugh... Ah!
Ruvi
How dare you harm Lady Callen!!
Giant Man
So fast... Gah!
Callen
I'm fine, Ruvi. The barrier kept me safe.
Ruvi
I know... But he wasn't exactly someone I
could go easy on...
could go easy on...
Escaped Man
Is the giant...dead?
Callen
No. He writhed and fainted. With those
muscles, the injury shouldn't be serious.
muscles, the injury shouldn't be serious.
Escaped Man
Not dead... Huh...
Ruvi
Lady Callen, what shall we do?
Callen
Leave him. He's likely not a combatant.
Ruvi
Yes—he was just using raw strength
without any basic combat skills.
without any basic combat skills.
Callen
He cried out his family's names...
There may be a residential area nearby.
There may be a residential area nearby.
Callen
Well, we have to get over the wall first...
Strange Sound
Thunk, squish, splash...
Callen
(What's that splashing sound...?
Don't tell me!?)
Don't tell me!?)
Callen
What are you doing!?
Escaped Man
Doing? Finishing him off. Even I can kill a
giant if they are knocked out!
giant if they are knocked out!
Callen
Fool... You fool!!
Escaped Man
Ouch... Why'd you shove me!? That hurt...
Callen
(Healing magic!! It's no use—he's already
dead...)
dead...)
Callen
Why did you kill him!!
Escaped Man
Why? He'd call his buddies if he were alive!
Then we'd be the ones to get killed!
Then we'd be the ones to get killed!
Callen
(This man doesn't think for a moment that
he just killed a person with a family.)
he just killed a person with a family.)
Callen
(To him, it's like killing a venomous scorpion
that would sink its stinger into him or
that would sink its stinger into him or
Callen
his family...)
Callen
So this is war... This is how it is...
Ruvi
Lady Callen...
Callen
I'm fine. Sorry for shoving you.
Escaped Man
Y-Yeah...
Callen
Ruvi, the wall's a bit lower there. Let's fly
over it and make straight for the forest.
over it and make straight for the forest.
Ruvi
Carrying two will slow me somewhat.
Please handle scouting and navigation.
Please handle scouting and navigation.
Callen
Right. Let me be your eyes...
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Rizette
(I hear lots of ragged breaths. Where...am I?)
Valkyries
Shrieeeeeek... Aah...
Rizette
(Oh no—everyone in the valkyrie squad!
They're being cut down!?)
They're being cut down!?)
Rizette
S-Stop... Stop it!
Rizette
Everyone... Everyone...!
Rizette
Why—why would you do this? Hey—
Rizette
Finn...!!
The shock of the dream made Rizette jolt
upright, breath catching in her throat.
upright, breath catching in her throat.
Rizette
(Huff... Huff... Huff...)
Rizette
(I'm soaked with sweat...
What a terrifying dream...)
What a terrifying dream...)
Rizette
(This city's so bright, even at night... Maybe
that's why I had such a strange dream...)
that's why I had such a strange dream...)
Rizette
(I'll take a little walk outside...)
The temple corridor glittered resplendently,
as if to symbolize Zeus's authority.
as if to symbolize Zeus's authority.
Rizette
(In my dream, Finn slaughtered the entire
valkyrie squad...)
valkyrie squad...)
Rizette
(Why would I dream that. That can't
possibly happen...)
possibly happen...)
Rizette
(Maybe I'm just worn down mentally...)
Rizette
(!?
What is this smell...?)
What is this smell...?)
Rizette
(Up ahead, around the corner...
Something's there?)
Something's there?)
Rizette
(There's... Something...)
Rizette
(Ugh... The smell of blood...)
Rizette
(Not just blood—this is the scent of a
battlefield. No... Of death.)
battlefield. No... Of death.)
???
What are you doing up at this hour?
Taking a walk? What a coincidence. Me too—
Taking a walk? What a coincidence. Me too—
???
hehehe.
Rizette
A-And you are?
Thor
I'm called Thor.
Thor
I don't like fear. So don't be afraid. I just
want a friend—
want a friend—
Thor
You do too, right? Because we're so alike...
Rizette
We are not alike.
Thor
That's not true...
Thor
Sniff sniff sniff...
Rizette
(She's close!?)
Thor
See—there's a scent. The scent of many deaths.
Thor
How many have you killed so far? Did it
feel good?
feel good?
Rizette
I've seen many deaths, all of them sad and
tragic. It could never feel good.
tragic. It could never feel good.
Thor
What a shame... To see so much death and
not feel good...
not feel good...
Rizette
What are you talking about?
Thor
Oh, don't get mad. Sorry—I've never had
a friend. So I don't know how.
a friend. So I don't know how.
Thor
But I want one. I want someone by my side
forever and ever.
forever and ever.
Thor
Look at your clavicle... So pretty... So nice...
Rizette
(This feeling—she'll kill me—I've got to
get away from her!!)
get away from her!!)
Thor
Oh, I was so close. Sharp instincts. Lovely.
Zeus
Enough, Thor.
Rizette
Zeus!
Zeus
Sorry for disturbing you, Rizette. This one
is my dog.
is my dog.
Thor
"Dog" is rude. I'll bite you for that.
Bite you to death.
Bite you to death.
Zeus
My "Absolute Command" works on you.
Under its influence, you cannot harm me.
Under its influence, you cannot harm me.
Zeus
Naturally, those I designate are also no
exception.
exception.
Thor
Seems true... When I tried to kill just now,
pain shot through me.
pain shot through me.
Thor
Hehehe. A nice pain. A sweet pain that
brings death.
brings death.
Zeus
Hmph, perverted...
Thor
Let's meet again, Rizette. My friend...
Rizette
Did you save me, Zeus?
Zeus
Don't get cocky. I just happened to pass by.
Zeus
Don't go near that thing again. You never
know what she'll do.
know what she'll do.
Rizette
Thor—who is she, exactly?
Zeus
A god—a tremendously strong one.
Without my power, even controlling her
Without my power, even controlling her
Zeus
would be difficult.
Rizette
The valkyries said they couldn't defy you
either... Is that also the coercive power of
either... Is that also the coercive power of
Rizette
the "Absolute Command?"
Zeus
You're mistaken if you think I'd reveal all
my cards.
my cards.
Zeus
You're just a pitiful ant I've tolerated,
and I can crush you at any time.
and I can crush you at any time.
Zeus
Burn that into your mind once more...
You inferior creature.
You inferior creature.
Rizette
(Zeus, the tyrant god...)
Rizette
(I still feel like she's hiding something.)
Callen
Ruvi, I can see the base!
Ruvi
At last...
Ruvi
Even for a dragon, flying while carrying
two people isn't easy.
two people isn't easy.
Callen
Thank you—I'm grateful. The mission
went well thanks to you, Ruvi.
went well thanks to you, Ruvi.
Ruvi
Yes, I did my best. Ahem!
Callen
(That response reminds me of the old Ruvi
who could only say krrrr.)
who could only say krrrr.)
Escaped Man
Is that the base?
Hey, everyone!!
Hey, everyone!!
Midgard Human A
The scouting team is back!!
Midgard Human B
They've brought someone? That's...
Joyful Midgard Human A
Hey, is it true the blacksmith's young
master is alive?
master is alive?
Joyful Midgard Human B
Yes—Callen and Ruvi brought him back!
Joyful Midgard Human C
Hey man! You're alive!!
Escaped Man
Oh, the deli guy—!!
Man's Wife
Y-You really survived!!
Escaped Man
Sorry to make you worry.
Come here, Sigrid.
Come here, Sigrid.
Sigrid
Daaad!!
Callen
(Families have the right to be together.
That giant tried to protect his family too...)
That giant tried to protect his family too...)
Callen
(One gets to reunite, the other doesn't—
war really is cruel...)
war really is cruel...)
Finn
Welcome back, both of you! I'm glad you
made it safely.
made it safely.
Callen
Yeah...
Finn
Callen, is something wrong?
Callen
No... It's nothing!
Finn
I see... Ruvi—good work! Carrying two
must have been tough.
must have been tough.
Ruvi
It was, but...I'm a dragon raised by a
genius scientist, after all.
genius scientist, after all.
Callen
Let's draw up the next operation plan at once.
Callen
Hey—I know you're in the middle of a
tearful reunion, but please come here.
tearful reunion, but please come here.
Escaped Man
Oh, right, right... I owe you girls a debt I
can't repay. Name it—I'll do anything!
can't repay. Name it—I'll do anything!
Callen
Then can you tell us the giants' weakness?
Escaped Man
Weakness... Well, they fear the dark.
Ruvi
Indeed—Jotunheim's city was lit brightly
with lights everywhere. Even the
with lights everywhere. Even the
Ruvi
underground passages...
Finn
Giants fear the dark, huh...
Escaped Man
Also, I heard the castle gate guards
change shifts several times a day.
change shifts several times a day.
Callen
Hmm. Let's combine that with the intel
we gathered and think it through.
we gathered and think it through.
Freya
Oh! This should work as an operation!
I think!
I think!
Callen
Honestly, I'd like to refine it more, but we
don't have time.
don't have time.
Ruvi
No matter how carefully you plan, always
expect the unexpected.
expect the unexpected.
Finn
Callen, let's trust everyone from here.
Callen
Mm, you're right...
Freya
Good. We carry out the plan tonight!
Freya
We fight to reclaim our comrades and our
dignity! Follow me, Freya, the Goddess of War!
dignity! Follow me, Freya, the Goddess of War!
Freya
Everyone—forward!!
Everyone in the Underground Base
Woooooooo!!
Eve Before the Battle
Guard Valkyrie Squad
To think such a cruel incident would
happen so close to the commercial and
happen so close to the commercial and
Guard Valkyrie Squad
residential districts.
Angry Giant A
We already know the culprits!
The intruders! The ones above!
The intruders! The ones above!
Angry Giant B
To think they still had the strength to
infiltrate this far...
infiltrate this far...
Giant Son
Dad!!
Giant Wife
Boy, I told you not to come!!
Giant Son
But they said Dad died!! That's Dad, isn't it!?
Giant Wife
Don't look... I'm sorry... I'm so sorry...
Angry Giant A
Curse those ones above—!!
Guard Valkyrie Squad
But how did they get over the wall...
Guard Valkyrie Squad
Maybe there's a hidden passage... I'll go check.
Angry Giant B
The intruder might still be in the city!
Search! And kill them if you find them—!
Search! And kill them if you find them—!
Angry Giant A
Yeah—don't let them kill any more of our
kin!! Kill before you're killed!!
kin!! Kill before you're killed!!
Gunnhildr
No...
Gunnhildr
No... Noooooooo...
Rizette
(Gunnhildr woke up!?)
Rizette
W-What's wrong, Gunnhildr!? Are you hurt?
Gunnhildr
It's dark. I'm scared... I don't want to go
back in there...
back in there...
Rizette
The light's going out. I'm sorry—I'll light
it now!
it now!
Gunnhildr
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Rizette
Are you all right, Gunnhildr?
Gunnhildr
Y-Yes... Sorry, I lost my composure.
I'm fine now.
I'm fine now.
Rizette
You must have real trauma concerning
the dark...
the dark...
Gunnhildr
We...were in the bottom of a pit for so long.
I never want to go back to the dark...
I never want to go back to the dark...
Rizette
I... I know... You don't want to go back to
the dark...
the dark...
Rizette
But I'm glad you woke up. Does anything
hurt?
hurt?
Gunnhildr
Everything hurts—at this point it's hard
to find a place that doesn't...
to find a place that doesn't...
Rizette
You rest here. I'll go fight in your place.
Gunnhildr
Rizette, you're neither a giant nor a
valkyrie.
valkyrie.
Rizette
But I'm your friend... I want to protect
everyone.
everyone.
Gunnhildr
Heh... You're strange... Ow...
Laughing hurts...
Laughing hurts...
Rizette
I just told you to rest...
Gunnhildr
Rizette, there's probably going to be
another war. You could get badly hurt.
another war. You could get badly hurt.
Rizette
I'll be fine. I'm a knight too. And a strong
one at that!
one at that!
Gunnhildr
Then beware a swordsman named Finn.
Rizette
What...
Gunnhildr
That man has terrifying power. If you see
him, run.
him, run.
Rizette
(Finn...? Don't tell me it's that Finn...)
Gunnhildr
What's wrong, Rizette...? You've gone pale...
Rizette
N-No. I know someone with the same name.
But it's a different person. It's fine...
But it's a different person. It's fine...
Gunnhildr
Is that so... Ugh... Sorry... I'll close my eyes
a bit.
a bit.
Rizette
Take it easy. I'll go call someone now!
Gunnhildr
Rizette, be careful... Finn... Blue-eyed
swordsman...
swordsman...
Rizette
(Finn... Blue-eyed swordsman...)
Rizette
(No... That's not right. It can't be that Finn...)
Rizette
(I left Gunnhildr to the medics, but...)
Rizette
(There's something I have to confirm...)
Zeus
Still haven't learned, have you? You're
intent on wasting my time again, Rizette?
intent on wasting my time again, Rizette?
Rizette
I have something to ask, Zeus.
Rizette
I heard you repelled the intruders with
the unit Gunnhildr was in...
the unit Gunnhildr was in...
Rizette
Among the intruders—was there a
blue-eyed swordsman named Finn?
blue-eyed swordsman named Finn?
Zeus
You finally came to ask...
Rizette
Was he there or not!?
Zeus
Using that tone with me? Your head is too
high, Rizette.
high, Rizette.
Zeus
Bow.
Rizette
(Ugh... My body's heavy... I'm falling to
my knees...)
my knees...)
Rizette
(But I have to ask!)
Zeus
Hmph. You defy me still. Very well—I'll
indulge that defiance.
indulge that defiance.
Rizette
(My body... Got lighter.)
Zeus
He was there—the blue-eyed swordsman
Finn. He's the very one who dealt those
Finn. He's the very one who dealt those
Zeus
grievous wounds to Gunnhildr and the others.
Rizette
!!
Zeus
His blade showed no hesitation. That
sword has already felled many.
sword has already felled many.
Rizette
No... That's not the Finn I know...
Zeus
But when I said your name, he was clearly
shaken. It was undoubtedly your "Finn."
shaken. It was undoubtedly your "Finn."
Rizette
That's a lie...
Zeus
You came to ask me because you already
suspected as much, didn't you?
suspected as much, didn't you?
Rizette
...
Zeus
Don't avert your eyes from reality, Rizette.
Rizette
No... There must be some misunderstanding!
Zeus
Why are you so sure you can trust him?
Rizette
Finn fights to protect the weak... So he's
different. That's not Finn.
different. That's not Finn.
Zeus
Then you were betrayed—by the very
Finn you trusted.
Finn you trusted.
Rizette
That can't be...
Zeus
Never say "never." I know the feeling.
Zeus
I was betrayed as well.
Rizette
You were?
Zeus
In the world I ruled.
Zeus
All my people adored me, and I had affection
for them as well.
for them as well.
Zeus
Then, beings with divine power from another
world appeared and laid waste to my realm.
world appeared and laid waste to my realm.
Zeus
I risked my life to protect them, of course.
To protect my beloved people.
To protect my beloved people.
Zeus
But I couldn't protect them completely.
Zeus
Those who remained cursed me. No one
said "I love you" anymore.
said "I love you" anymore.
Zeus
Only her—her alone. She said, "I love you."
Zeus
She fought by my side through the second
and third waves of the outside gods.
and third waves of the outside gods.
Zeus
She stayed with me until the world ended.
Rizette
(Huh? Zeus's expression softened a little.)
Rizette
Was that the one you loved?
Zeus
Hmph... Yes, I loved her. I thought I
needed only her.
needed only her.
Zeus
I believed—just like you do.
Zeus
That she alone was different.
Zeus
But she wasn't.
Rizette
She wasn't...? What do you mean...?
Zeus
It was her. She was the one who invited
the gods from the other world.
the gods from the other world.
Zeus
She set in motion the ruin of the world
and cursed us...
and cursed us...
Zeus
It was all her.
Rizette
No way...
Zeus
And so I killed her with my own hands.
Rizette
H-How could you... Maybe there was some
misunderstanding...
misunderstanding...
Zeus
Do you truly think so?
Zeus
She was truly evil itself. And she hid that
nature all along.
nature all along.
Zeus
Your Finn may be the same—merely
hiding his true self.
hiding his true self.
Zeus
Don't you think that's possible, Rizette?
Rizette
That's... That's not...
Zeus
Never say "never."
Zeus
Finn was an evil swordsman. That's all
there is to it.
there is to it.
Zeus
Open your eyes, Rizette. Embrace reality.
Rizette
(No... But why...)
Rizette
(Why would Finn try to cut down Gunnhildr...)
Rizette
(I don't understand—I just don't
understand—!)
understand—!)
Finn
Are preparations for the operation going
smoothly, Lady Freya?
smoothly, Lady Freya?
Freya
Yes. Orders have been relayed and
weapons procured.
weapons procured.
Freya
I'm concerned about our ability to fight as a
group, but there's no fixing that at this point.
group, but there's no fixing that at this point.
Finn
The remaining factor will be morale.
I think that's your specialty, Freya.
I think that's your specialty, Freya.
Freya
Boy, can you lend an ear? There's something
weighing on me.
weighing on me.
Finn
(It's rare for Freya to be troubled before a
battle...)
battle...)
Freya
Since coming here, I've begun to feel that
battle is... Hmm, frightening.
battle is... Hmm, frightening.
Finn
You, Freya?
Freya
What I fear most is everyone losing their
loved ones and suffering.
loved ones and suffering.
Finn
(I see... I'd struggle with that if I were in
her place, too.)
her place, too.)
Finn
(I don't want to see anyone cry. But we
must shed blood to prevent even more tears.)
must shed blood to prevent even more tears.)
Finn
Lady Freya—if you falter, many will die.
Freya
That's true... You're harsh, boy...
Finn
Yes—lives are at stake. I'll stand strong.
Finn
You are Freya, the Goddess of War.
There's no one better to lead us.
There's no one better to lead us.
Finn
The enemy is strong and mighty, true.
But with you, I believe we can win.
But with you, I believe we can win.
Finn
This is a fight to protect everyone's joy.
Let's win, Lady Freya!
Let's win, Lady Freya!
Freya
...
Freya
You're right, boy... Yes—let's win, for
everyone's future!
everyone's future!
Finn
(It'll work out—everyone is here. We have
a plan. We'll finish with a happy ending.)
a plan. We'll finish with a happy ending.)
Finn
(When it's over, I'll go see Rizette—to fulfill
the promise I couldn't keep—)
the promise I couldn't keep—)
Ruvi
Zzz, zzz... Mumble mumble...
Callen
(Her sleeping face is still the same. The
little snores, too...)
little snores, too...)
Callen
(I never imagined that we'd be able to talk
like this—)
like this—)
Callen
(Hehe, living long does have its perks...)
Ruvi
Lady... Callen...
Callen
(Is she dreaming about me?)
Ruvi
No more... You mustn't...
Callen
(Hm...?)
Ruvi
You'll get f...fat... Heavy...
Callen
(What, you...!!! I'm not fat—!!)
Venus
Hehe, such a cute sleeping face.
Callen
So you weren't sleeping either...
Venus
Oops—did I wake you? Sorry, sorry...
Venus
This girl is dreaming of you. She adores
you. That's love.
you. That's love.
Callen
Venus...
Callen
There's something I wanted to ask you.
So, I'll ask now.
So, I'll ask now.
Callen
You weren't there when Ymir was re-sealed,
were you...
were you...
Venus
Right—I was confined. In a daaaark,
coooold prison♪
coooold prison♪
Callen
I've seen Odin's memories—the records of
this world.
this world.
Venus
Memories from Odin's Eye of All Laws?
Callen
You weren't in those either.
Callen
Who are you really?
Venus
I'm the goddess of love, Venus♡ Really.
I tell no lies.
I tell no lies.
Callen
Well, everyone dotes on you. Muddying
the waters now would hurt morale.
the waters now would hurt morale.
Callen
But if you betray that trust—and hurt
those dear to me...
those dear to me...
Venus
Then?
Callen
I'll kill you. Even at the cost of my life...
Venus
Hehe, that's a lovely kind of love too.
Callen
I thought strong words might make you
slip, but you're a tricky one.
slip, but you're a tricky one.
Callen
Also, a simple question... How did you get
to Asgard?
to Asgard?
Venus
How?
Callen
The bridge was destroyed—you shouldn't
have been able to reach it easily.
have been able to reach it easily.
Callen
Even getting back to this base required
Odin's secret tools.
Odin's secret tools.
Callen
I can't believe you went to Asgard alone.
Venus
When are you talking about...
Callen
When we first met. In Odin's chambers.
Venus
Oh, that time...
Callen
Speak plainly.
Venus
If I told you I was in Asgard when I came to,
would you believe me?
would you believe me?
Callen
Do you think I would?
Venus
Okay okay, got it. There's a door—another
one.
one.
Callen
I knew it! Why didn't you say anything!
Callen
If it's a door connected to Asgard, it could
be pivotal to this operation!!
be pivotal to this operation!!
Venus
Well, I found it—so I wanted it to be mine
alone.
alone.
Callen
Then I've no time to wrangle with you.
Callen
We need to revise the plan! This gives us
more options!
more options!
Callen
You'll guide us, Venus!
Venus
Okaaay♪
Callen
(This goddess is clearly hiding something...)
Callen
(I'll have to stay wary...)
Curtain Rises
—The night of the operation.
Aesir A
Looks like the giants on watch haven't
noticed us yet.
noticed us yet.
Freya
Yes, this is where we stand. I'll ask you all
one more time!
one more time!
Freya
We need to stake our lives on this fight.
Do you have that resolve?
Do you have that resolve?
Aesir B
Of course, Lady Freya...
This is for our dignity—and—
This is for our dignity—and—
Midgard Human A
It's a battle to take back our captured
families!
families!
Midgard Human B
We've prepared as well as we can to make
it back alive!
it back alive!
Freya
I, the Goddess of War, will never forget
your gazes now.
your gazes now.
Freya
We will hereby begin the final war!
Freya
Entrust your lives to me! Everyone,
forward!!
forward!!
Voices in Unison
Yaaaaahhhhh!!
Giant Gate Guard A
—Enemy sighted! I repeat, enemy sighted!
Giant Gate Guard B
Lady Zeus was right... We'll take them
head-on!!
head-on!!
Giant Gate Guard A
Eliminate every last one of the outsiders!!
Giant Gate Guards
WOOOOOOAAAA!!
Callen
The giants are being drawn away. Looks
like it's finally begun...
like it's finally begun...
Callen
She really is a goddess of war—her
improvisation in battle is probably off the
improvisation in battle is probably off the
Callen
charts.
Ruvi
In short, we'll have to cover the unknowns
with more unknowns.
with more unknowns.
Callen
What we can do is rescue the captives.
Callen
Doing that with everything we have is the
only way to make their efforts worth it
only way to make their efforts worth it
Ruvi
Right. And instead of sneaking in from the
air—we're using that tool?
air—we're using that tool?
Callen
After the last infiltration, they're watching
the sky too. So we strike where they're not
the sky too. So we strike where they're not
Callen
expecting.
Callen
I took this secret tool from Odin's room.
If I recall, it was called the Bifrost Key.
If I recall, it was called the Bifrost Key.
Ruvi
A device that pierces the dimension wall
and creates a path—quite impressive.
and creates a path—quite impressive.
Callen
That's the theory. As for how it actually
works—I haven't the faintest idea.
works—I haven't the faintest idea.
Ruvi
We don't have time now, Lady Callen.
Callen
Mm, oh well! I wish we had a bit more
time to test...
time to test...
Callen
Bifrost Key—activate!
Activation sound
Whrrrrrrr—
Ruvi
So this is the dimensional passage...
Callen
With a simple test, we learned the runtime
is one hour.
is one hour.
Ruvi
Meaning we have to bring all the prisoners
back by then.
back by then.
Callen
Easier said than done... But we'll do it...
Ruvi
Save the complaints for later. That's what
you always say, Lady Callen.
you always say, Lady Callen.
Callen
You know me, Ruvi... All right, let's go!
Callen
(Th-That was close—)
Callen
(I didn't expect a patrolling giant soldier
to pass right in front of the passage...)
to pass right in front of the passage...)
Callen
(Anyway, now that we're here, all that's left
is to find the prison...)
is to find the prison...)
Callen
(Let's see—the man said to go toward the
dark end, then turn right.)
dark end, then turn right.)
Callen
(If Ruvi's plan works—we should be able
to thin the guards even more.)
to thin the guards even more.)
Callen
(That'll be our chance...)
Male Prisoner
Isn't it... Getting noisy?
Female Prisoner
Yes... It is...
Child Prisoner
It's cold... It hurts...
Female Prisoner
It's okay. Someone will...come save us...
Jailer Giant A
Keep quiet!! You want more torture!?
Male Prisoner
Eek...
Jailer Giant A
Tch, they never learn. Maybe we should
cull their numbers and make corpses.
cull their numbers and make corpses.
Jailer Giant B
Don't be stupid. Do that, and the stench
will make guarding impossible.
will make guarding impossible.
Jailer Giant A
Hah, no kidding. Cough cough...
Jailer Giant A
Feels like it's getting hard to breathe...
Jailer Giant B
Yeah—what is this...?
Jailer Giant A
Hey, the lights are getting dimmer...!!
Jailer Giant A
The f-fire went out!?
???
Fire needs air to burn. That's basic, you
know～
know～
Jailer Giant B
Wh-Who's there?
???
Bye-byeee, nighty-night♪
Jailer Giant A
Gga...!?
Jailer Giant B
Agh...??
Venus
Looks like the lights came back on.
Callen
When did you get here!?
Venus
If I hadn't come, the operation would've
failed for sure.
failed for sure.
Callen
(True, I was supposed to arrive the moment
it went dark—)
it went dark—)
Callen
(I was a bit late. The guards would've
spotted me.)
spotted me.)
Venus
You have to sync perfectly with the one
closing the vents above—
closing the vents above—
Callen
You took down the guards, too... Sorry, I
owe you.
owe you.
Venus
Don't mention it♪
Male Prisoner
You... Came to save us...?
Child Prisoner
Yay... We're saved...
Male Prisoner
Hurry, outside—outside!!
Callen
Wait. The ladder isn't down yet. And
women and children first!
women and children first!
Panicking Prisoners
Shut up... I'm going first!
Panicking Prisoners
No... I'm first!
Callen
(This is bad—once the ladder's lowered,
they'll swarm it!)
they'll swarm it!)
Callen
(I have to do something!)
Venus
Helpless people. I'll make you remember
your love.
your love.
Venus
La～lala～lala～lululu♪ La～lala～lala～♪
Callen
(A tightening in my chest... What is this,
just hearing the melody...)
just hearing the melody...)
Calmed Prisoners
Ugh...
Calmed Prisoners
Uuuu...
Callen
(The ones who were about to rush out are
crying...)
crying...)
Callen
(So this is the power of the goddess of love...)
Venus
Feeling calmer now? Don't worry—your
love will be rewarded.
love will be rewarded.
Sound of a ladder being lowered
Clack, clang...
Callen
All right, women and children first! Then
the seriously wounded—
the seriously wounded—
Male Prisoner
Hah... Fresh air at last!
Child Prisoner
We did it, we got out...
Female Prisoner
Yes... We got out... We really did...
Ruvi
Phase one is a success, Lady Callen.
Callen
Thank you too, Ruvi. If you hadn't sealed
the vents, we couldn't have made it dark.
the vents, we couldn't have made it dark.
Ruvi
That singing just now was that goddess
Venus, right?
Venus, right?
Callen
You heard it too, Ruvi? We couldn't have
guided everyone smoothly without her.
guided everyone smoothly without her.
Venus
Hey, Callen. Can you use healing magic?
Callen
Venus, are you hurt?
Venus
Not me—those people. They look like they're
in so much pain.
in so much pain.
Prisoners
Huff... Huff... It hurts... It hurts...
Callen
(Terrible wounds—and infections too. So
many of them...)
many of them...)
Callen
They need specialized treatment. For now,
all I can do is remove their pain...
all I can do is remove their pain...
Callen
If you're in pain, lie down and wait!
If you can move, tend to those who can't!
If you can move, tend to those who can't!
Callen
That should at least let everyone move...
Ngh...
Ngh...
Ruvi
Are you all right, Lady Callen? You have
used too much magic.
used too much magic.
Callen
I'm fine. All that's left is to go back
through the passage the way we came.
through the passage the way we came.
Thor
Found you, hehehe.
Ruvi
——!!
Callen
(Wh-What is this mana... It's far too sinister!!)
Callen
Back off, everyone—don't get near her—!!
Thor
Don't leave me out...
Female Prisoner
Aaaaaaahhhh!!!
Thor
Sorry, your clavicle was too cute. I just
had to take it. Heehee.
had to take it. Heehee.
Love vs. Death
Freya
By Odin's might—let my war-flames
cleanse the field!
cleanse the field!
Giant Soldier A
Aaaah... Gah!
Giant Soldier B
These flames... What power!! So this is a
god's might—
god's might—
Giant Soldier C
Don't be pushed back! We must protect
those behind us!
those behind us!
Giant Soldier A
Arrrggh... Even if my bones melt!!
Freya
(What spirit... Is this a giant's true strength!?)
Freya
We cannot afford to lose either!!
Aesir A
Hold formation—advance!
Midgard Human A
If we fall back, we play into their hands!
Watch each other's backs!
Watch each other's backs!
Aesir & Humans
Oooooaah!!
Giant Soldier A
Ngh... You darting pests!! You rabble—!!
Freya
(We have the upper hand for now... Keep
pressing them and buy time.)
pressing them and buy time.)
Freya
(If we don't have to use that tool, so much
the better!)
the better!)
Freya
Is that also one of Odin's secret tools? I've
never seen it...
never seen it...
Callen
It's called Valhalla Recall. It returns large
numbers of people to a designated place.
numbers of people to a designated place.
Callen
In short, a portable transfer device.
Finn
Transfer—as in sending a large number
of people to a set location.
of people to a set location.
Freya
Hmm, and it's a tiny ring...
Finn
How do we set the location?
Callen
I've already set the point inside the base.
Just press the ring's button and—
Just press the ring's button and—
Freya
Teleported in a flash!? It's real!
Freya
Is there a limit on the headcount?
Callen
Shouldn't be. Odin's memories said it
could move an entire nation.
could move an entire nation.
Freya
Then there is no problem.
Callen
Right—those returning will raise a hand,
and at that moment, press the ring's button.
and at that moment, press the ring's button.
Callen
That's all.
Callen
Still, it's downright supernatural... I feel
silly explaining it myself...
silly explaining it myself...
Callen
Oh, and the timing to use this ring.
Callen
One is when you judge that further fighting
is too dangerous.
is too dangerous.
Callen
And the other—after we've rescued all
prisoners and made it outside Jotunheim.
prisoners and made it outside Jotunheim.
Callen
It seems the ring's effective range lies
outside Jotunheim.
outside Jotunheim.
Callen
So we must get out no matter what.
Callen
At that time, we'll have the prisoners
raise their hands, and we'll all return to
raise their hands, and we'll all return to
Callen
the base together. That's the plan.
Finn
How do we keep track of time? It'll be difficult
to make eye contact in the heat of battle.
to make eye contact in the heat of battle.
Callen
With this—
Finn
I remember that... The magic tool we used
at Orka's casino!
at Orka's casino!
Callen
Exactly!
Ruvi
Orka, huh...
Finn
Come to think of it, you were there too, Ruvi.
But you didn't go into the casino...
But you didn't go into the casino...
Callen
She flew off to a neighboring island, if I
recall. Nostalgic.
recall. Nostalgic.
Ruvi
That was...a strategic retreat... I couldn't
stay long among those yo-ster people!
stay long among those yo-ster people!
Callen
Yo-ster people, huh. True—their vibe
was...unique.
was...unique.
Finn
Let's skip the reminiscing. With this tool,
we can communicate from afar.
we can communicate from afar.
Callen
Freya, Finn, and we will each carry one.
So we can speak no matter where we are.
So we can speak no matter where we are.
Callen
Good. These comms will be the linchpin of
our strategy...
our strategy...
Callen
Don't you dare forget!
Freya
(Is there no message yet...!?)
Freya
(Seems the prisoners haven't made it out
of Jotunheim.)
of Jotunheim.)
Freya
(Everyone, hold on just a little longer! It'll
work, surely it will—)
work, surely it will—)
Voice heard from afar
Oblivion Blast
Freya
!!
Freya
So you made it, Zeus...
Thor
Hmm, which one's next... I can't decide.
Venus
An uninvited guest—but I'll overlook that,
given those eyes starving for love.
given those eyes starving for love.
Callen
Venus, get everyone out of here! You can
do it, right?
do it, right?
Venus
Moving the scattered wounded all at once—
mmm, probably impossible.
mmm, probably impossible.
Callen
This isn't the time for jokes!
Venus
I'm not joking. Not really. If I show even
the slightest sign of retreat, that girl will
the slightest sign of retreat, that girl will
Venus
kill me without a second thought.
Venus
I could escape alone, but taking others
with me is impossible.
with me is impossible.
Callen
(That one is abnormal... I understand
Venus's point...)
Venus's point...)
Ruvi
Lady Callen, this isn't good! Too few here
can fight!
can fight!
Callen
I know...
Fleeing Prisoners
Eek... D-Don't come over here!
Thor
Hehehe...
Thor
Nice screams—really warms the heart.
Don't you think so too?
Don't you think so too?
Fleeing Prisoners
Stop, please stop!
Thor
You don't? What a shame...
Fleeing Prisoners
Squish...
Ruvi
Stop. Why are you doing this?
Thor
Why... Why indeed. Bones are cool, right?
Flesh and blood too—
Flesh and blood too—
Thor
They're cool and adorable... I love them.
Why don't you get it?
Why don't you get it?
Ruvi
(Something is broken in her. It's not fixation
or conditioning. She truly believes this...)
or conditioning. She truly believes this...)
Ruvi
(I don't think we can bring her to our side...)
Ruvi
Let's change the subject. You were watching
us the whole time, weren't you?
us the whole time, weren't you?
Callen
Watching us—really?
Ruvi
Yes. The timing was too perfect. As if you'd
been waiting.
been waiting.
Thor
Mmm, you got me... But don't tell that
scary lady.
scary lady.
Ruvi
Scary lady?
Thor
Um, what was her name—oh right, Zeus!
She's scaaary.
She's scaaary.
Ruvi
So you are working for Zeus... Why were
you watching?
you watching?
Thor
Because the numbers were small.
Callen
Numbers?
Callen
Don't tell me—you were waiting for us to
bring everyone out of the prison?
bring everyone out of the prison?
Thor
Exactly. The more the merrier. Especially
for killing.
for killing.
Callen
(Ruvi, she's not someone we can reason
with.)
with.)
Ruvi
(Lady Callen, all or nothing. If we send
everyone through the dimensional passage
everyone through the dimensional passage
Ruvi
and destroy the key when they're through...)
Callen
(We could use the dimensional wall to
block her...)
block her...)
Thor
Is this what you're worried about?
Callen
When did she move—!?
Thor
Let's break it.
Ruvi
She broke the space created by the Bifrost
Key...!?
Key...!?
Callen
(We'll have to open it again—)
Thor
Trying to run?
Ruvi
Lady Callen, run!!
Callen
(So fast—no time to react!)
Callen
Ugh... Ah!!
Ruvi
You—!!
Thor
You're in the way...
Ruvi
Nnh... Aah...
Thor
I'll save the strong ones for later, so I won't
kill you yet.
kill you yet.
Thor
I want a lot. Lots and lots and lots...
Thor
Of death.
Prisoners
Aaaaah!
Prisoners
Arg... Grh...
Prisoners
Noooo... Urg!!
Thor
Amazing, amazing, so much death. Red
succulent blood and pretty white bones!
succulent blood and pretty white bones!
Thor
Many! So many!
Venus
She's beyond handling. Hey, Callen. You
alive?
alive?
Callen
S-Somehow...
Venus
Then get the survivors out. Use another exit.
Callen
But what about her...
Venus
I will handle it. I am a goddess, you know.
Callen
I can trust you with this?
Venus
Yep, it's fine. I'm also interested in the
greedy type.
greedy type.
Callen
Ruvi, are you okay?
Ruvi
Yes, I took a nasty one... But I'm fine. And
you, Lady Callen?
you, Lady Callen?
Callen
Same here. We'll leave her to Venus. Let's
get the living out!
get the living out!
Ruvi
Understood.
Venus
All right then—
Begging Prisoner
Eek... S-Stop...
Thor
I think I'm tired of that scream. Try crying
a different way.
a different way.
Begging Prisoner
No... Please no...
Thor
Nope, failed—goodbye.
Begging Prisoner
Ngh—aaah...
Venus
For someone who wants lots of death, you
look rather bored, mass-murderer.
look rather bored, mass-murderer.
Thor
It's rare for someone to come at me. How
do you want to be killed? I'm taking requests.
do you want to be killed? I'm taking requests.
Venus
I'm not planning on dying yet. I want lots
of love.
of love.
Thor
Aww, and I was going to grant the request
too...
too...
Venus
Do you know what love is?
Thor
I do. Love is death. And I love everyone.
So I kill them.
So I kill them.
Venus
I don't hate that understanding. But it's
far too unbalanced.
far too unbalanced.
Thor
Annoying. Die.
Thor
You blocked it...!?
Venus
Don't make me repeat myself—I'm not
dying any time soon.
dying any time soon.
Venus
You're strong, I guess. But I am stronger.
Probably. Chalk it up to experience.
Probably. Chalk it up to experience.
Venus
Your love is far too half-baked.
Thor
Mmm, I don't get it.
Venus
I see...
Venus
By the way, you're under Zeus's "Absolute
Command," right?
Command," right?
Venus
All the prisoners ran away. Are you okay
with that?
with that?
Thor
I don't mind. The current order is to
"fight the escapees." As long as I'm
"fight the escapees." As long as I'm
Thor
fighting, it's fine.
Venus
There are lots of gaps in that phrase.
Maybe she was caught on the back foot...
Maybe she was caught on the back foot...
Thor
Tell me your name, pleeease.
Venus
Venus, the goddess of love. Let's do
something fun.
something fun.
Thor
Sure—after I kill you. With your bones,
blood, and meat!
blood, and meat!
Thor
Take this, Venus. Bye-bye.
Ruvi
Will Lady Venus be all right?
Callen
We'll bet on that goddess's secrets. For
now, focus on getting everyone out.
now, focus on getting everyone out.
Callen
(More than half were killed by that murderer...
How terrible...)
How terrible...)
Callen
(No, we have to focus on getting the
survivors outside!)
survivors outside!)
Callen
I'll use the communicator. Ruvi, keep
scanning the surroundings—
scanning the surroundings—
Ruvi
Understood.
Callen
Hey, can you hear me? Finn! Hellooo!
Finn
Callen? What's the situation?
Callen
Terrible... More than half of them were
killed.
killed.
Finn
More than half...? You contacting me must
mean you can't use the Key's passage.
mean you can't use the Key's passage.
Callen
Yes. We'll enact Plan B. I'm counting on you.
Finn
Roger... Please be careful!
Callen
You too. Stay alive, Finn—
Finn
(More than half killed...)
Finn
(Something unexpected is happening. All
I can do is get to Asgard!)
I can do is get to Asgard!)
Finn
All right—Venus said it was this way.
Finn
The landmark was this big tree... Which
means it's around here...
means it's around here...
Finn
There it is. The other door that connects
to Asgard...!
to Asgard...!
Finn
Small and inconspicuous. Maybe some god
made it as an escape route.
made it as an escape route.
Callen
I'll relay Plan B. We'll use the door Venus
was hiding.
was hiding.
Callen
Yes, that goddess was hiding it. She likely
has even more secrets.
has even more secrets.
Callen
Well, that doesn't matter now. For Plan B—
Callen
We'll use it if we get stuck bringing the
prisoners out of Jotunheim.
prisoners out of Jotunheim.
Callen
Listen—go to Asgard through the door
Venus hid.
Venus hid.
Callen
For that, I order you to remain at the base
and not on the battlefield.
and not on the battlefield.
Callen
It's an important role. I can't entrust it to
anyone else. Please understand, Finn...
anyone else. Please understand, Finn...
Callen
Also, it might be the most dangerous...
Callen
Once in Asgard, open the door that links
Jotunheim and Asgard.
Jotunheim and Asgard.
Callen
Zeus's guards should be guarding the gate.
You'll have to defeat them on your own.
You'll have to defeat them on your own.
Callen
Finn, it all comes down to you. I'm counting
on you!
on you!
Finn
All right, let's go! This is my mission!
Finn
I'll see it gets done!
Callen
(The door from Jotunheim to Asgard is
likely—)
likely—)
Callen
(Inside Zeus's temple at the center of the
city...)
city...)
Callen
(We'll have to cut straight through the
city...)
city...)
Callen
(Given the emergency, there should be
fewer guards...)
fewer guards...)
Callen
(But it probably won't go without incident—)
Ruvi
Lady Callen, I'm with you. You'll be all right.
Callen
Ruvi...
Callen
You're right—sorry. I let myself get flustered.
Callen
Everyone, stay with me just a little longer.
Callen
Now, let's go... To Zeus's temple!
Cycle of Hatred
Giant Soldier A
Yeeeeaaaah! Lady Zeus has descended!!
Giant Soldier B
Our victory is certain—no, we'll be beheaded
if we don't win!!
if we don't win!!
Giant Soldier C
Advance! Keep moving as long as there's
life in you!!
life in you!!
Freya
So that's Zeus... Even from a distance, her
presence is overwhelming!
presence is overwhelming!
Midgard Human A
The giants are gaining momentum! This
is bad—we'll be overrun!!
is bad—we'll be overrun!!
Freya
(Zeus's overwhelming dominion even
reaches this battlefield...)
reaches this battlefield...)
Freya
(Honestly, it's beyond anything I imagined.)
Freya
(It might be easier to regroup if we retreat
now, before it's too late...)
now, before it's too late...)
Freya
Callen, can you hear me? Callen—
Communicator
Bzzzt...
Freya
(Something's happened on their end too...
Communication has been cut off.)
Communication has been cut off.)
Freya
(If I give the signal to retreat now,
casualties will likely be minimal.)
casualties will likely be minimal.)
Freya
(But the mission to rescue the prisoners
will be hopeless... What do I do? I don't
will be hopeless... What do I do? I don't
Freya
have time.)
Aesir Soldier A
Lady Freya, our formation is collapsing!
At this rate—!
At this rate—!
Freya
Yes, I know! We are on the verge of total
defeat!
defeat!
Freya
Issue the retreat order... As instructed,
pull back!
pull back!
Freya
Use the rings—get everyone out of here!
Aesir Soldier A
No, Lady Freya!
Freya
It's all right, I'll buy time. With my flames—!
Aesir Soldier A
We stand with you! Everyone here wants
to fight by your side, Lady Freya!
to fight by your side, Lady Freya!
Aesir Soldier B
We all came prepared for death. It is the
only path left for us!
only path left for us!
Midgard Human A
Lady Freya, you always push yourself too
far... Alone, you'll die for sure!
far... Alone, you'll die for sure!
Freya
We face the giants and Zeus herself...
There's no chance of victory—
There's no chance of victory—
Aesir Soldier A
We have the Goddess of War, Freya! That
alone makes us invincible!
alone makes us invincible!
Midgard Human B
Lady Freya, let's win! Let's all go home
together!!
together!!
Freya
!!
Freya
(When did I give up on victory...?)
Freya
(I am Freya—the Goddess of War. One
who rivaled Odin herself!)
who rivaled Odin herself!)
Freya
(How could I willingly yield to defeat!?)
Freya
(That's right... I will win—we will win,
and survive!)
and survive!)
Freya
That's right... Yes!!
Freya
Zeus! I will defeat you!
Zeus
Freya, the Goddess of War...
Zeus
There are tiers even among gods. And I
am far above you.
am far above you.
Freya
If you want to joke, do it after you've
defeated me!
defeated me!
Zeus
Silence... Oblivion Blast—
Freya
(Rage—my mightiest flame, heightened by
Odin's tool!)
Odin's tool!)
Freya
Take this—Infernal Blaze!!
Aesir Soldier A
Lady Freya's flames canceled out Zeus's
attack!
attack!
Giant Soldier A
Impossible... Lady Zeus's power is absolute!
Zeus
You...
Freya
Zeus, your power has limits after all. My
flames will only burn hotter!
flames will only burn hotter!
Freya
Come, fellow god—let's speak our love!
Let's burn together in this raging fight!
Let's burn together in this raging fight!
Zeus
Battle is love, you say? What nonsense!
Zeus
Silence that mouth... Oblivion Blade!
Freya
Gh... Fast—but weak!! Flames, rage and
blaze!!
blaze!!
Zeus
Such heat!
Zeus
Then I'll cut this very space apart—
yaaaaaah!!
yaaaaaah!!
Freya
(What!? She can do that too!? What
monstrous power!)
monstrous power!)
Zeus
Kneel before me, foolish god!
Freya
Ngh...
Freya
(My body won't move... Is this gravity
manipulation!?)
manipulation!?)
Zeus
This is the end—Oblivion Blast!
Freya
Arg... Infernal Blaze—!
Zeus
Weak...
Freya
Gaaaaaaahhh!!
Aesir Soldier A
What a battle... We can't intervene!!
Midgard Human A
I want to help Lady Freya, damn it!!
Giant Soldier A
Show your loyalty to Lady Zeus!! Trample
them all!! Uoooooh!!
them all!! Uoooooh!!
Aesir & Humans
No...aaaaaahhhh!!
Freya
Damn you... Giants!!
Zeus
Soon, the giants will annihilate them. Can
you not see the difference in our power?
you not see the difference in our power?
Zeus
Why fight to protect such pitiful things?
Freya
B-Because... They love me. You'd never
understand that, Zeus.
understand that, Zeus.
Zeus
Indeed, I wouldn't. To speak of such
foolishness on a battlefield...
foolishness on a battlefield...
Freya
Battle is love, Zeus! This burning passion
can only be love itself!
can only be love itself!
Zeus
Foolish...
Freya
Call me foolish if you wish—I love them!
And they love me!!
And they love me!!
Zeus
Silence—Oblivion Blast!!
Freya
Agh... Aaaahhh—gaaahhh!!
Freya
Huff... Huff... Huff...
Freya
(I'm sorry, boy... It seems this is as far as
I go...)
I go...)
Freya
(All who believed... I'm sorry...)
Zeus
Die, foolish god...
Callen
(That murder maniac is even worse than
Zeus—)
Zeus—)
Callen
(Escaping her was probably just luck...
A whim of fate...)
A whim of fate...)
Callen
(Venus... Please be safe...)
Ruvi
Lady Callen, this appears to be the giants'
residential district.
residential district.
Callen
We can't go around it. We'll cut straight
through!
through!
Callen
(Thankfully, it's wartime... If this is a
civilian area, they should be hiding.)
civilian area, they should be hiding.)
Prisoner Man
A-Are you sure... This is safe...?
Callen
Stay quiet—and move without making a
sound.
sound.
Prisoner Man
Aaaaahhh!! A giant saw us!!
Callen
Fool—don't shout!!
Giant A
Hey, you're the ones above, aren't you!?
Intruders! There are intruders here!!
Intruders! There are intruders here!!
Giant B
Intruders!? Then that corpse really was—
Giant A
Yeah, killed by them!
Callen
(Reaching that temple peacefully is going
to be difficult...)
to be difficult...)
Callen
Calm yourselves—we have no intent to
fight you.
fight you.
Giant C
Be careful! Show them no openings! Never
turn your back on the ones above!
turn your back on the ones above!
Prisoner Man
W-What!? You monsters did cruel things
to us too!!
to us too!!
Prisoner Woman
That's right! How many children do you
think died because of you!?
think died because of you!?
Callen
Don't provoke them! Getting through is
our first priority!
our first priority!
Ruvi
Lady Callen, it's pointless. The hatred
between them runs too deep. At this rate—
between them runs too deep. At this rate—
Giant Boy
You're the ones who killed my dad, aren't
you!? He only went to fetch water!!
you!? He only went to fetch water!!
Callen
(Fetch water... Then that must mean...
He's the child of that giant...)
He's the child of that giant...)
Giant Boy
I'll kill you!!
Giant A
Yeah! Kill them! Crush them!!
Prisoner Man
We have families too! We won't let you kill
us!!
us!!
Callen
(Is there no option but to fight...?)
Finn
(No word from Callen... But I'll do what I
must.)
must.)
Finn
(I have to reach that gate, no matter what...)
Finn
Let's go!
Finn
Huff... Huff... Phew...
Finn
(Somehow, I've gotten this far without
being spotted by the giants...)
being spotted by the giants...)
Finn
That must be it. The gate connecting to
Jotunheim.
Jotunheim.
Finn
I need to take out the guards before
everyone tries to cross.
everyone tries to cross.
Valkyrie Guard A
W-What the—! That presence... You're no
ordinary human...
ordinary human...
Valkyrie Guard B
This is security—engaging the enemy!
Requesting immediate backup!
Requesting immediate backup!
Finn
Sorry, but I need you to step aside. My
comrades are coming.
comrades are coming.
Valkyrie Guard A
You'd dare make a request to the valkyrie?
Don't make me laugh!
Don't make me laugh!
Valkyrie Guard B
We were chosen by Lady Zeus herself—
neither retreat nor defeat is permitted!
neither retreat nor defeat is permitted!
Finn
I see... Then I have no choice!
Valkyrie Guard A
What the—ngh!
Finn
Forgive me...
Valkyrie Guard B
Gahh... Gh...
Reinforcement Valkyrie
Enemy sighted—engaging!
Finn
(Reinforcements already... I can't afford to
lose here!)
lose here!)
Reinforcement Valkyrie
Gahh... Ngk—!
Reinforcement Valkyrie
I-Impossible... That is only one swordsman...
Finn
Huff... Huff... Forgive me!!
Reinforcement Valkyrie
Gaaaah!!
Finn
Huff... Huff... Huff... Phew...
Finn
(How many more... How many are left...)
Rizette
Finn...
Finn
—Riz...ette?
Love Languages
Finn
Rizette... Is it really you?
Finn
But that outfit—you look just like...
Rizette
What are you doing, Finn? Why are you
fighting them!!
fighting them!!
Finn
They serve Zeus—there was no other choice.
Rizette
No other choice? That can't be true...
Rizette
They were fighting to protect their own
freedom!
freedom!
Rizette
If that's the case, your blade shouldn't be
turned on them, right?
turned on them, right?
Rizette
You're someone who protects the weak...
Who only sheds blood to prevent tears...
Who only sheds blood to prevent tears...
Finn
My sword is a blade to save life.
Rizette
Then you're aiming it at the wrong people...
Finn
No, I don't think I am...
Finn
I—we—have to save the ones captured
and tortured by Zeus's forces.
and tortured by Zeus's forces.
Finn
To do that, I need to reach that gate.
Rizette
You're wrong, Finn! Listen to me!
Rizette
Zeus set them free! Those poor souls who
were trapped in darkness!
were trapped in darkness!
Rizette
She's a very self-righteous, overbearing god,
but—
but—
Rizette
To them, to those women, she was the only
god they had!
god they had!
Finn
So you really are on Zeus's side...?
Rizette
I'm on the side of the weak, Finn.
Finn
So am I, Rizette. I only want to protect
those suffering.
those suffering.
Rizette
I see... Then draw your sword, Finn.
Finn
Don't, Rizette. I can't fight you.
Rizette
Then I'll knock some sense into you—!
Finn
(Do we really have to fight...?)
Finn
(Rizette...!)
Venus
Phew, you're pretty good... As expected of
Zeus's secret weapon.
Zeus's secret weapon.
Thor
It's strange... I'm winning, right?
Thor
Because— I gutted your belly,
ruined your right arm, and both legs.
ruined your right arm, and both legs.
Thor
And look at me—I'm perfectly fine.
Thor
It's crazy. How can you still make that face?
Venus
"Crazy" is rich coming from you, little
Thor—the craziest god I've ever met.
Thor—the craziest god I've ever met.
Thor
Haha, Venus, I definitely want your bones.
Venus
Nope. I don't intend to give them to anyone.
Venus
Though I could be persuaded for a one-night
adventure.
adventure.
Thor
Hurry up and turn into some cute bones!
Venus
Guh! Oooh... Hehe—got you.
Thor
Let go!
Venus
No, I won't...
Venus
I'm going to search your memories of love.
Venus
And I will find them—on the honor of the
goddess of love.
goddess of love.
Thor
(I don't have anything like love.)
Thor
(There's no such thing anywhere...)
(That was...the lady that lived nearby,
wasn't it?)
wasn't it?)
Neighbor Goddess
Oh, little Thor! What are you up to today?
Young Thor
Making dolls out of mud—but everyone
runs away.
runs away.
Neighbor Goddess
They're certainly realistic. Especially the
bones—very realistic...
bones—very realistic...
Neighbor Goddess
You're amazing, Thor! Maybe you have
the talent of a creator god!
the talent of a creator god!
Thor
(She was a very mysterious, airy kind of
lady.)
lady.)
Thor
(Long wavy hair—and a faint citrus scent
I liked.)
I liked.)
Thor
(Because I liked her, I said, "Please.")
Thor
(Then the other gods got angry. They said,
"How could you do such a thing?")
"How could you do such a thing?")
Thor
(Looking back, maybe that was my first
love...)
love...)
Thor
(I believe her bones and hair are still
within me.)
within me.)
Thor
(That... That's the god feared as the God
of Madness—)
of Madness—)
Thor
(I remember clinging to him, calling him
master.)
master.)
God of Madness
How many did you kill today, Thor?
Young Thor
I didn't kill them. They were just too weak
and turned to mush.
and turned to mush.
God of Madness
As expected of my disciple. That reasoning
suits the title of "Madness."
suits the title of "Madness."
Young Thor
I don't like it. I want something cuter.
Young Thor
Like "Pretty Mud-Ball," or "Lover of Sleep."
God of Madness
Your madness moves me, but I'm honestly
not following your train of thought.
not following your train of thought.
Young Thor
I like you, Master. You treat me as an equal.
God of Madness
Then bring me a hundred heads next time.
I shall reward you.
I shall reward you.
Young Thor
Can it be the heart instead?
God of Madness
I suppose that's fine...
Thor
(Right, how nostalgic. The next day—I
brought a hundred heads.)
brought a hundred heads.)
Thor
(And for a reward, I took my master's heart.)
Thor
How nostalgic. All of them are beautiful
memories—
memories—
Thor
Is this what you call love?
Venus
Mmm... Honestly, I'm not sure what to
make of it. Why is it so complicated?
make of it. Why is it so complicated?
Thor
Seeing those memories reminded me of
something.
something.
Thor
For me, killing is love. I only desire death.
Venus
Maybe that's love too. Love depends on
how one interprets it, after all.
how one interprets it, after all.
Venus
If that's its true form—then that's love for
you.
you.
Venus
Heh—so warped that it contradicts itself.
To say that losing something is love.
To say that losing something is love.
Thor
Hehehe, that's right. I don't understand this
heart thing, but I hear it's very complicated.
heart thing, but I hear it's very complicated.
Venus
Indeed—which means you might be my
future self.
future self.
Thor
You're making no sense again...
Thor
Your future ends here.
Thor
I'll love you—to the marrow.
Venus
Oh... Gah—
Thor
Once more—goodbye, disgusting goddess
of love.
of love.
Prisoners
Kill them!
Giants
Crush them!!
Callen
(Their mutual hatred is spiraling out of
control...)
control...)
Prisoner's Scream
Aaaaaahh!!
Callen
Don't run—don't scatter!! Alone, you'll be
crushed!!
crushed!!
Prisoner's Scream
Nooooo—Aaaaahhh—ah!
Ruvi
These people aren't trained. There's no
way to keep them organized.
way to keep them organized.
Callen
Even so, we decided to save them!
Callen
If I break that vow, I can't face Finn...
Or Rody!
Or Rody!
Callen
If you haven't lost your mind, follow me—!
Ruvi
Lady Callen, something's off. I'll scout ahead.
Callen
Be careful, Ruvi!
Ruvi
What...!
Ruvi
This is bad...
Callen
What is it, Ruvi—what happened?
Ruvi
A horde of giants is heading this way. At
this rate, we'll be wiped out.
this rate, we'll be wiped out.
Callen
What!?
Giants' Footfalls
THUD THUD THUD!!
Prisoners
Eeeek, the giants are coming!!
Prisoners
And from the sound of it, there are a lot of
them...
them...
Prisoners
What should we do?
Prisoners
We're... We're all going to die...
Callen
Listen closely. Panic dulls the mind, and
then it's over.
then it's over.
Callen
You've got the great Callen with you!
Don't you worry!
Don't you worry!
Prisoners
Lady Callen, you're right...
Prisoners
Yeah... We have to think to survive.
Ruvi
(As expected of Lady Callen—calmed it
down with her bluff.)
down with her bluff.)
Ruvi
(I must support her too—as one who
adores her—)
adores her—)
Callen
We won't give up. We'll cling to even the
slimmest hope—
slimmest hope—
???
Well, I suppose I'll have to live up to those
expectations—as the former supreme god.
expectations—as the former supreme god.
Giant Soldiers
Aaaarggghhh!!
Callen
This light... I've seen it before...
Callen
And that voice—
Zeus
Die, foolish god...
Freya
—!
Zeus & ???
Oblivion Blast—
Oblivion Verdict—
Oblivion Verdict—
Zeus
My strike was neutralized?
Freya
That light...! Haha, I see...
Freya
You saw it coming, didn't you...
You're late, Odin.
You're late, Odin.
Odin
Be realistic. I rushed all the way here
from the very depths of hell's prison.
from the very depths of hell's prison.
Zeus
Odin...
Odin
Well, well... Seems you've been busy—
Odin
Supreme god of a ruined world.
Supreme God's Return
Asgard, Midgard—at the very bottom of
all worlds is the land of Helheim.
all worlds is the land of Helheim.
It is here that souls gather after death to
await judgment.
await judgment.
And here stands a prison—
A place where great sinners are confined
even after death...
even after death...
Neither escape nor a second death is
permitted...
permitted...
A jail entombed in ice—a sub-zero prison.
Loki
It's been a while. You're looking good, Odin.
Odin
Rare to have visitors at the bottommost level.
Loki
Stop with that monotone voice. Be actually
surprised—like with Ymir.
surprised—like with Ymir.
Odin
Hard to top that. Humans and Aesir
actually joined hands to thwart my plan...
actually joined hands to thwart my plan...
Odin
The shock of the impossible is truly exquisite.
Loki
Even locked up, that nasty streak of yours
hasn't changed.
hasn't changed.
Odin
Haha, and you're still sneaking into other
worlds uninvited.
worlds uninvited.
Loki
So your eye still works, huh...
Odin
Who knows... Though it's not completely
useless.
useless.
Loki
Then you know why I came, right?
Odin
Well, I can't read minds...
Loki
You can infer, can't you? There's a reason
I died just to come see you.
I died just to come see you.
Odin
Haha, I'm surprised you're that fixated on
me.
me.
Loki
You tease even when you know perfectly
well—I really hate that about you.
well—I really hate that about you.
Odin
Sorry, Loki. You have a favor to ask, don't
you?
you?
Loki
Yes—my final request. Hel's already
approved it.
approved it.
Odin
Let me ask you something, Loki.
Loki
Go ahead.
Odin
Why would you, who loved only freedom,
side with them so much? I don't get it.
side with them so much? I don't get it.
Loki
Because of the love I bore—for this world
and those living within it.
and those living within it.
Odin
Love, huh. The old me wouldn't have
understood.
understood.
Odin
But now... I think I get a little of what
that love really is.
that love really is.
Loki
Brr, that's cold. Hearing you say that
gives me chills.
gives me chills.
Odin
It means I've changed, Loki. Even someone
like me can change.
like me can change.
Odin
All right, I'm off.
Loki
I'll be waiting.
Odin
Yes. Wait for me.
Odin
Greetings, supreme god of a ruined world.
I, the supreme god of this world, will take
I, the supreme god of this world, will take
Odin
you on.
Zeus
I heard you were locked away in the
lowest depths of prison...
lowest depths of prison...
Odin
A girl who adores me traded her freedom
to let me out.
to let me out.
Odin
I can't betray her expectations.
Zeus
Spare me—you're the treacherous god
who sought to annihilate this world.
who sought to annihilate this world.
Odin
You're not wrong. I also know where your
anger is directed.
anger is directed.
Odin
But now, I love this world—because I love
those who love it.
those who love it.
Zeus
Do not bandy the word love so lightly!
Odin
Hah... You'll need to do better to deal with
me, Zeus.
me, Zeus.
Odin
Freya, you can still fight, right?
Freya
Do you take me for someone who'd sit
sucking her thumb on the battlefield?
sucking her thumb on the battlefield?
Freya
Besides—you're here, Odin! Nothing could
make me happier!
make me happier!
Odin
Then let's fight together—for this world.
Freya
Fine. Once we defeat Zeus, cross blades
with me next, Odin!
with me next, Odin!
Odin
If time allows.
Rizette
I won't let you hurt them anymore!
Finn—!!
Finn—!!
Finn
Rizette—! You're serious!?
Rizette
Yes. To stop you, I have to go all out!
Rizette
That's why—!
Finn
(I can feel the pain in her heart. I've never
had a duel this heartbreaking...)
had a duel this heartbreaking...)
Rizette
Aaaaaaah!!
Finn
Ngh—haah!
Rizette
Nn—aaahh!!
CLANG— clatter clatter...
Finn
(She knocked my sword away...)
Finn
Well done, Rizette. I'm impressed.
Rizette
Are you mocking me, Finn—or is that
your kindness showing?
your kindness showing?
Finn
Neither. It's your skill. Holding back—
now that would be rude.
now that would be rude.
Rizette
Then will you give up now?
Finn
Sorry, Rizette... I have people I need to
protect...
protect...
Finn
Just like you do—
Rizette
...
Finn
If you want to stop me, you know what
you must do.
you must do.
Finn
—You're a knight, Rizette!
Rizette
!!
Rizette
I swore to protect them... I swore I would...
Rizette
But I can't cut you down, Finn. I can't kill
you.
you.
Rizette
It isn't fair...
Clatter clatter clatter...
Finn
I don't want to fight you anymore either.
That's the truth.
That's the truth.
Rizette
You really are kind, Finn... But speaking
plainly is another form of strength.
plainly is another form of strength.
Finn
I'm weak. I may be unfit to be a knight...
Rizette
Me too... I let go of my sword on purpose.
Rizette
Hey, Finn... What do you think we should do?
Finn
There's probably only one solution. It's a
hard one.
hard one.
Finn
End this war, and end it in a way that all
can hold hands in harmony.
can hold hands in harmony.
Rizette
They hate each other... Do you think it's
possible?
possible?
Finn
Yeah. I'm sure it is. By now, both sides
know pain.
know pain.
Rizette
All right. If you say so...
Rizette
Finn, one more question. Will you pick up
your sword and fight again?
your sword and fight again?
Finn
Even if you picked yours up, I couldn't use
mine against you.
mine against you.
Rizette
...
Rizette
Your eyes never lie, do they...
Rizette
All right... I lose. Tell me—what are you
trying to do?
trying to do?
Finn
Thank you, Rizette!
Finn
Then first tell me about the people you
want to protect.
want to protect.
Finn
I'll also tell you as much as I can about
the people I've met here!
the people I've met here!
Rizette
Okay. Please listen while I tell you about
my friends.
my friends.
Finn
(And so, we left our fallen swords where
they lay, and simply talked—)
they lay, and simply talked—)
Finn
(About what happened, about the people
we met—)
we met—)
Finn
(And about what comes next.)
Final Confrontation
Odin
Oblivion Verdict.
Zeus
Such power... You are no ordinary god...
Zeus
Oblivion Blast!!
Odin
Haha... As expected...
Freya
Odin and Zeus are evenly matched. A
truly supernatural battle that reshapes
truly supernatural battle that reshapes
Freya
the very terrain—
Giant Soldier A
That's Odin!
Giant Soldier B
The former supreme god who used us as
weapons!
weapons!
Giant Soldier C
Lady Zeus—we'll fight too! Alongside you!
Zeus
Stay back. Do not approach. Do not interfere!
Giant Soldier A
Ngh..!?
Giant Soldier B
No good, my body's heavy!!
Giant Soldier C
Lady Zeus!!
Zeus
Stand quietly and behold. This is a duel
between me and Odin.
between me and Odin.
Freya
You'd better not forget I'm here too—!
Zeus
Tch... War-god Freya—you're a nuisance!
Odin
Well done, Freya...
You stopped in your tracks, Zeus.
You stopped in your tracks, Zeus.
Odin
Can you take a triple volley of Oblivion
Verdict?
Verdict?
Zeus
Ngh...erg...aaaAAHHH!!
Giant Soldier A
Lady Zeus!?
Giant Soldier B
Damn it, all because we couldn't move...
Zeus
Fools... I am not yet—
Odin
No, it's over. I see everything.
Odin
Go, Gungnir... Oblivion Verdict—!
Zeus
Ngh—Aaaaaaaaah!!
Aesir A
L-Lord Odin...
Midgard Human A
Look, she defeated Zeus...!
Aesirs & Humans
It's our victory!!
Callen
So it was Odin's attack. How did she
escape Helheim's prison...
escape Helheim's prison...
Ruvi
Zeus has fallen. Is it settled?
Callen
Mm, likely... Seems we made it in time for
the finale.
the finale.
Ruvi
From Zeus's stronghold to Asgard, then
the base, and all the way back here—
the base, and all the way back here—
Ruvi
we've been busy.
Callen
Thank you for flying this far, Ruvi.
Ruvi
I am an excellent dragon, after all.
Aesir A
Lord Odin, please kill that devilish god!
Midgard Human A
If we don't kill her now, history will repeat!
Do it—kill her!
Do it—kill her!
Giant Soldier A
We won't allow that... We'll protect Lady
Zeus!
Zeus!
Giant Soldier B
Your methods made us suffer at times.
But to us—you are indispensable!
But to us—you are indispensable!
Giant Soldier C
We'd rather die here protecting you than
be shoved back underground!
be shoved back underground!
Giant Soldiers
C'mon, give the order— "Protect me,"
"Protect me and die!"
"Protect me and die!"
Zeus
I...cannot...
Giant Soldier A
Why, Lady Zeus!?
Callen
Because it's already decided. Zeus no
longer has the strength to fight.
longer has the strength to fight.
Giant Soldier B
No way... Then we...
Freya
Odin, may I take charge?
Odin
Yes. I'm counting on you, Freya.
Freya
Then hear me, giants and valkyries!
We have heard your cries!
We have heard your cries!
Freya
We, the aesir, swear that upon the end of
this battle, we will not confine you
this battle, we will not confine you
Freya
underground again.
Freya
We are sorry for your treatment until now,
and we grant you freedom under the sun.
and we grant you freedom under the sun.
Giant Soldier A
R-Really? We're free?
Giant Soldier B
How can we believe that when it's taken
this long!?
this long!?
Freya
I don't ask for blind trust. We'll prove with
words and deeds that there is no falsehood.
words and deeds that there is no falsehood.
Aesir A
Lady Freya, but what of our comrades
who were devoured...
who were devoured...
Freya
I know. We will listen to both sides.
Freya
What's needed is mutual understanding.
The aesir and humans joined hands—
The aesir and humans joined hands—
Freya
Surely we can also join hands with them—
Odin
――Freya, get down!
Freya
Gah!
Who would... Ugh...
Who would... Ugh...
Odin
(Even my eye couldn't fully track it.
What was it?)
What was it?)
Thor
Hehehe...
Callen
You!! What happened to Venus!!
Thor
I killed her, of course... And look, so many
bones to show for it.
bones to show for it.
Callen
Venus!
Ruvi
Lady Callen, fall back. It's dangerous.
Callen
I-I know!
Thor
Oh, so you got beaten up, Lady Zeus.
Zeus
You... You killed that woman...
Thor
But of course—that was the order. Her
dying face was so adorable.
dying face was so adorable.
Zeus
I see... So she's dead...
Thor
What's with that reaction... It's like you
didn't want her killed.
didn't want her killed.
Thor
So you make that kind of face too...
Thor
When someone's killed, everyone makes
that face—as if I'm the villain...
that face—as if I'm the villain...
Thor
Why don't you understand?
Why won't you try to?
Why won't you try to?
Giant Soldier A
You freak—get away from Lady Zeus—!
Thor
Annoying. You're the one who needs to move.
Giant Soldier A
Ngh—ah...a—gh!
Callen
(She punched a hole in his gut!? With just
her fist...)
her fist...)
Zeus
Thor, do not lay a hand on my soldiers...
Thor
Your "Absolute Command," is it...
Thor
Hehehehehehe... Too bad! It doesn't work
at all!
at all!
Thor
You've taken too much damage. I don't
have to listen to you.
have to listen to you.
Zeus
Tch...
Thor
I'm gonna go on a killing spree now.
That's Thor's love!
That's Thor's love!
Giant Soldier B
Aah—wh—
Aesir A
Sh-She's coming! S-Stay back—aaah!
Thor
Giants, humans, aesirs—I'll kill you all
and bathe in your blood. Ahh, feels so good♪
and bathe in your blood. Ahh, feels so good♪
Thor
Like a dream♪
Ruvi
She makes no distinction between friend
and foe.
and foe.
Callen
She was only playing the part of a pawn...
Ruvi
Does she lack even the concept of allies?
Then how do we stop her...
Then how do we stop her...
Odin
I will—with this Eye of All Laws!
Thor
Don't look at me.
Odin
My sight was repelled... No, it simply
can't keep up.
can't keep up.
Thor
You're the biggest nuisance. Die.
Odin
Ngh!
Thor
Oh dear, I couldn't finish you. But I guess
you won't be getting far...
you won't be getting far...
Thor
I want to kill more right now. Bathe in
more blood, hehehe.
more blood, hehehe.
Giant's Wife
Boy, come here! Quickly!
Giant's Son
Mom...! But my legs are shaking, I can't
move—
move—
Thor
Nice. You'll scream well.
Giant's Wife
S-Stop!
Thor
It's a live carving of a giant child.
Callen
I won't allow it! Deploy all defense barriers!!!
Thor
Guh... I don't forgive interference!
Ruvi
Likewise—I won't forgive anyone who
harms Lady Callen!
harms Lady Callen!
Thor
You can't hit me with moves like that...
Callen
Ruvi!! Get down!!
Ruvi
Yes, Lady Callen.
Gunshots
Bang...badadadadada!
Thor
Wha—ngh—!
Callen
Don't be reckless, Ruvi.
Ruvi
You too, Lady Callen. You are my reason
to live.
to live.
Surviving Aesir
What coordination...
Surviving Human
They even landed a hit on her!
Giant's Wife
Why...
Giant's Wife
Why would you risk your lives for me and
my boy?
my boy?
Callen
Because I want you to live. That's all.
Giant's Son
...
Thor
Aaaaaaahhhh!!
Ruvi
Lady Callen!!
Callen
Where does such power come from!?
Damn, my barriers are breaking...
Damn, my barriers are breaking...
Zeus
Oblivion Blast!!
Thor
Tch... What are you doing? You'll hasten
your death.
your death.
Zeus
Do not be so conceited... You harmed my
soldiers and even my people without my
soldiers and even my people without my
Zeus
permission.
Zeus
An unforgivable crime—which calls for
execution from Zeus herself!
execution from Zeus herself!
Thor
With that broken body? Super gross.
Thor
If you want to die so badly—fine—
Zeus
(She got even faster...!?)
???
Lady Zeuuuus!!
Thor
Tch—another nuisance!
Valkyrie A
Valkyrie squad, take positions around
Lady Zeus!
Lady Zeus!
Valkyrie A
Barrier Song Hjalmgard—
activated!
activated!
Zeus
You lot...
Valkyrie B
Lady Zeus, forgive our late arrival!
Valkyrie C
Leave the ringleader to us.
Gunnhildr
Yes, at any cost!
Zeus
So you flew from Asgard. Some of you are
wounded and overtaxed.
wounded and overtaxed.
Gunnhildr
No, we're fine. We belong with you, Lady
Zeus.
Zeus.
Valkyrie A
Yes—you are our sun. We won't let you
fall!
fall!
Zeus
Flee... You cannot possibly defeat her...
Gunnhildr
We cannot obey...that command...
Gunnhildr
We knew—you never used your "Absolute
Command" on us.
Command" on us.
Gunnhildr
You gave us light and hope. That's why we
followed you, no matter how unreasonable
followed you, no matter how unreasonable
Gunnhildr
you were—
Zeus
Stop...
Valkyrie A
Please use our lives to the fullest!
Zeus
No... Don't...
Thor
What a cheesy melodrama. I'll break you.
Valkyrie A
Ngh... But... Not yet...
Thor
I'll tear you apart, alive and screaming,
bones and all.
bones and all.
Valkyrie B
Aaaaaahhh!!
Thor
Hehehe, great scream—here too!
Valkyrie C
Arrrgggghhh!!
Valkyrie A
Don't break your ranks—!! Give your lives
for Lady Zeus!!
for Lady Zeus!!
Thor
Then you'll all face execution. A painful
and scary one at that.
and scary one at that.
Zeus
Stop!! Don't kill them!!
Thor
Nope. I'm gonna kill'em. And then you're
next—
next—
Gunnhildr
—!
Clash!!
Thor
Again... Again—who is it this time!?
Rizette
I won't let you have your way!
Finn
Yeah—we'll stop this battle!
Chaos that Remained
Ruvi
Looks like Finn and Rizette made it in time.
Callen
Mm, I was worried when they sent us on
ahead...
ahead...
Ruvi
Even for a dragon, flying while carrying
three people is no easy task.
three people is no easy task.
Callen
Still, they arrived at the perfect moment.
Now we can turn the tide!
Now we can turn the tide!
Gunnhildr
Rizette, you came...
Rizette
I'm sorry, Gunnhildr. We're late.
Gunnhildr
No... I knew you would come...
Gunnhildr
The one with you... No way...
Finn
Gunnhildr, I'll explain later. For now, I
want to apologize for hurting all of you.
want to apologize for hurting all of you.
Gunnhildr
Finn the swordsman!
Thor
Ignoring me to chat? That's honestly
irritating.
irritating.
Finn
(This baleful pressure... Inhuman... And
not a normal aesir or giant, either.)
not a normal aesir or giant, either.)
Finn
Did you do this...? Did you kill all of them?
Thor
Finally, you're looking at me.
Thor
Hehehe, how is it? This sea of blood is
pretty, right?
pretty, right?
Rizette
All these people... How dare you!
Thor
So loud... I'll take those eyeballs first!
Finn
Like hell!
Thor
Whoops, that was close—
Thor
Even if by chance, I'm surprised you reacted
to that. You must have survived many deaths.
to that. You must have survived many deaths.
Finn
Rizette, did you catch it?
Rizette
Yes. I can handle it.
Thor
Don't tell me you two think you can beat me?
How naive.
How naive.
Finn
No. It's because it's me and Rizette that
we can beat you.
we can beat you.
Rizette
All this time, we've been bound by an
unbroken bond.
unbroken bond.
Rizette
Ever since we met that day in the forest,
we've overcome the Pandemonium and
we've overcome the Pandemonium and
Rizette
countless other trials.
Finn
Even apart, even in different worlds, we knew
in our hearts that the other was right there.
in our hearts that the other was right there.
Rizette
That's why we won't lose—can't lose—to
someone who believes in no one!
someone who believes in no one!
Thor
Shut up! Spare me the speeches!
Rizette
Finn!!
Finn
Yeah!!
Thor
Wha—how are you reading my moves?
It must be coincidence, just coincidence!
It must be coincidence, just coincidence!
Finn
No, it's not!—Now!
Thor
Th-That won't—
Rizette
Haaah!
Thor
Ngh...
Thor
(It's like their senses are synced!? Two as
one—no one should move like that!)
one—no one should move like that!)
Thor
(Is this...love?)
Thor
(No, impossible, impossible!!)
Thor
You can't possibly keep up with me!!
Finn
We know that!!
Rizette
So there's this!!
Finn & Rizette
Finish!!
Thor
Gah... AaaAA!?
Thor
H-How...? You shouldn't have been able to
read that...
read that...
Thor
Why am I the one taking the hit—
Thor
W-Why are you looking down on me...
Imposs...ble...
Imposs...ble...
Zeus
(That was no mere combo...
Synchronization was just so deep—)
Synchronization was just so deep—)
Zeus
(As if they share each other's vision...
A bonding of their very hearts...)
A bonding of their very hearts...)
Zeus
Is that love...Rizette?
Rizette
I don't know if it's love...
Rizette
But I have absolute confidence that Finn
will do it—
will do it—
Rizette
So I can move without hesitation. Take
his hand without doubt.
his hand without doubt.
Zeus
I see... You chose to believe...
Rizette
And you can start by believing too. Like
you believed in the giants and valkyries.
you believed in the giants and valkyries.
Zeus
Can I...truly do such a thing...?
Rizette
Yes, surely—
Thor
Heh, hehehe...heeheehee... Blood
dripetty-drip-dripping from my body...
dripetty-drip-dripping from my body...
Thor
Ahh, beautiful. Flesh and bone—so, so
beautiful—
beautiful—
Finn
She can still stand after that?
Callen
Finn, common sense doesn't apply to her.
Who knows what she'll do!
Who knows what she'll do!
Ruvi
Something's coming... Heads up!
Thor
My body won't move... So let's all go to the
afterlife together!
afterlife together!
Callen
Ultra-high-density mana—no, this is
beyond compression limits... This is bad—
beyond compression limits... This is bad—
Finn
Don't tell me... She's self-destructing!?
Callen
The blast range is too wide, there's no way
to block it!!
to block it!!
Thor
Let's keep killing in the afterlife too, shall we?
Hehe...
Hehe...
Odin
I saw you, Thor.
Thor
!?
Thor
Why... Why!? The mana's reversing... I'm
being sealed in!?
being sealed in!?
Odin
You're the only one going.
Thor
N-No—I don't want to be alone!! Not all
alone—!!
alone—!!
th—DOOOOOOOOM!
Odin
Huff...huff...huff...
Callen
Odin... Y-You...
Callen
You calibrated the force field and took
that explosion yourself!?
that explosion yourself!?
Odin
I was the supreme god, you know... And...
I wanted to protect what that girl said she
I wanted to protect what that girl said she
Odin
loved...
Finn
Odin, your body!!
Odin
I thought I had a little more time... But it
seems my soul took too much damage...
seems my soul took too much damage...
Odin
Zeus... You have changed. You can now
decide how to bring things to an end...
decide how to bring things to an end...
Odin
So the rest... I leave to you...
Zeus
Can't believe Odin would entrust it to me...
Zeus
You've left me quite the challenge...
Giant's Wife
L-Lady Zeus... Those people killed my
husband, his father...
husband, his father...
Giant's Wife
But they also saved us... Please, show
mercy...
mercy...
Zeus
You needn't say it. My mind is already
made up.
made up.
Zeus stood amid the carnage, her gaze
pensive yet stern.
pensive yet stern.
Thus, the Jotunheim uprising ended in
chaos, without a clear resolution.
chaos, without a clear resolution.
Leaving many dead behind—
True Love
Loki
Disappearing alone is lonely, isn't it...
Hel
What a pain.
Yeah, yeah, I get it.
Yeah, yeah, I get it.
Hel
I'll stay with you till the end. Pretty sure
this won't count as overtime.
this won't count as overtime.
Loki
Hel, have you mellowed a bit?
Loki
You previously would've walked off
without a word.
without a word.
Hel
If a grueling workload is changing my
personality, maybe I should change jobs...
personality, maybe I should change jobs...
Hel
And you're one to talk. You used to be all
"World's ending? Don't care."
"World's ending? Don't care."
Loki
Guess meeting Finn and the others—and
traveling in that world—changed me.
traveling in that world—changed me.
Hel
That's all it takes, huh... Oh, time's
almost up.
almost up.
Loki
I think I'll disappear alone after all.
Thanks, Hel.
Thanks, Hel.
Hel
Sigh... Such a demanding goddess. Fine,
see ya.
see ya.
Hel
It's been fun, Loki...
Loki
She's not honest either.
Odin
That makes two of you, Loki.
Loki
What, I thought you weren't coming back.
Odin
Thought you'd be lonely, so I hurried.
Odin
And also...
Odin
If I'm going to disappear, I want to
disappear with you.
disappear with you.
Loki
Finally, at the very end—you've become
awfully honest.
awfully honest.
Loki
Yes, this is the true end. In that case,
I'm...
I'm...
Loki
Happy to disappear with you, Odin.
Loki
Heh, just kidding. I wonder what the
afterworld is like?
afterworld is like?
Odin
Even my eyes can't see that far. But
surely—
surely—
Odin
I won't be bored if I'm with you.
Loki
It'll be fine. If it isn't fun, we'll make it so.
Loki
Just like we did with this world—
Odin
Yeah, again, together—
Hel
Looks like she made it in time after all...
Geez, what a lovey-dovey pair.
Geez, what a lovey-dovey pair.
Hel
Speaking of, that Thor's soul hasn't shown
up here yet.
up here yet.
Hel
If it's not here, then...yeah, that's what it
means.
means.
Hel
Ugh... What a hassle...
Hel
Man, I'm done. I don't ever want to be
dragged into their chaos ever again...
dragged into their chaos ever again...
Time passed on, grains of sand slipping
through the world's hourglass—
through the world's hourglass—
Gunnhildr
Rizette, how was that bakery?
Rizette
Delicious—and fun!
Rizette
Oh, next time you find a bakery, you two
should go together. I bet she'd be thrilled.
should go together. I bet she'd be thrilled.
Gunnhildr
With that stuck-up lady? I don't think so...
Rizette
She'd definitely be happy! She loves you,
Gunnhildr.
Gunnhildr.
Gunnhildr
No way. She's always scolding me, with
that high-and-mighty-attitude of hers.
that high-and-mighty-attitude of hers.
Rizette
(Guess that kind of thing is hard to realize
yourself...)
yourself...)
Rizette
But I might've eaten a few too many
high-calorie pastries...
high-calorie pastries...
Gunnhildr
What? You haven't gotten chubby at all.
Honestly, a few more curves might make
Honestly, a few more curves might make
Gunnhildr
that man bite.
Rizette
Gunnhildr, don't say it like that!
Gunnhildr
Hehe, sorry. Still, I'm glad we can go out
together again.
together again.
Rizette
I'm really glad you recovered, Gunnhildr.
Gunnhildr
I owe that scholar, Callen.
Gunnhildr
Thanks to her, a lot of people recovered
from severe wounds.
from severe wounds.
Rizette
Callen's a genius!
Gunnhildr
Sorry—mind if I put a pause on the tour?
Rizette
Right, after this—
Gunnhildr
Yes, the joint memorial for those who died
in the war is about to begin.
in the war is about to begin.
Gunnhildr
Giants, valkyries, and even for the ones
above... So many died.
above... So many died.
Rizette
That memorial marks the official end of
the war, right?
the war, right?
Gunnhildr
As captian of the valkyries, I have to attend...
Gunnhildr
And Rizette, there's something I need to
tell you.
tell you.
Gunnhildr
We've decided to leave this world together—
with Lady Zeus.
with Lady Zeus.
Rizette
It's decided... I see. Then maybe we'll meet
again someday.
again someday.
Gunnhildr
Someday—we'll visit your world too.
Rizette
Yeah, promise!
Gunnhildr
Yes, it's a promise!
Zeus
Do you all not have regrets? You could
have made this world your own.
have made this world your own.
Valkyrie
And start fighting the gods again? We're
done with that.
done with that.
Giant Soldier
Though if you command it, we'll obey,
Lady Zeus.
Lady Zeus.
Zeus
Flippant tongues...heh, well, if that's the
consensus, so be it.
consensus, so be it.
???
Lalala～lalala～♪
Zeus
!!
Giant Soldier
Is this humming?
Valkyrie
Lady Zeus! Where are you going!?
Valkyrie
We're departing soon!!
Zeus
So it was you...
Zeus
Venus.
Venus
I thought you'd notice, Zeus.
Venus
I heard you're leaving soon, so I came to
say goodbye.
say goodbye.
Zeus
So you didn't die...
Venus
Mmm, what's that face? Don't tell me
you're happy?
you're happy?
Zeus
Enough teasing. I have no wish to quarrel
with you now.
with you now.
Zeus
But tell me one thing: What are you—
what is this Venus?
what is this Venus?
Venus
Such a tricky question. In a word—
Venus
I'm a god from a different world, not this
one and not your own♡
one and not your own♡
Venus
I was once a supreme god, like you.
Zeus
So that's why I could not kill you. To think
there is a god stronger than me...
there is a god stronger than me...
Zeus
Then what is your goal? Why did you toy
with my world—
with my world—
Zeus
And with this world? What do you seek...?
Venus
I just wanted to learn what love truly is.
Venus
So I traveled worlds, slipped into their
memories...
memories...
Venus
Made them betray, made them hate—
then looked for the love that remained.
then looked for the love that remained.
Zeus
I cannot understand... But it seems that
was paramount for you.
was paramount for you.
Venus
Yes. It's the entire reason for my existence
as the goddess of love.
as the goddess of love.
Zeus
And did you find it here?
Venus
I came to see the memories of Odin—the
one said to have the Eye of All Laws.
one said to have the Eye of All Laws.
Venus
She sees not only this world's past and
future, but even those of parallel worlds.
future, but even those of parallel worlds.
Venus
And when I entered that secret room, I
saw it.
saw it.
Venus
Two destined souls, existing across every
world and realm, bound by a mighty bond.
world and realm, bound by a mighty bond.
Venus
Finn and Rizette.
Venus
Sometimes they were on opposing sides,
exchanging blows.
exchanging blows.
Venus
Still, they overcame hardships through
their bond. As they did this time as well.
their bond. As they did this time as well.
Venus
That is surely love—love that transcends
time, space, and worlds.
time, space, and worlds.
Zeus
Rizette and Finn... I did suspect something...
Venus
And this time, I saw your love too, Zeus.
Zeus
My love? Nonsense...
Venus
Dishonest as ever.
Venus
Your resolve to risk your life to protect
your people—that is also love itself.
your people—that is also love itself.
Venus
Don't forget it—
Zeus
Venus!!
Gone again...
Gone again...
Zeus
There was more I wished to say... But fine,
we'll meet again someday.
we'll meet again someday.
Zeus
My love, huh...
Zeus
Even still...heh, surely not.
Finn
Then we'll return. Though I'm sure there's
still a lot left to do.
still a lot left to do.
Aesir A
No worries—our problems are ours to solve.
Midgard Human A
You saved us this time as well as last time.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for everything.
Callen
I could broaden my horizons here too. I'll
be back!
be back!
Ruvi
I'll accompany you.
Rizette
Please don't think too badly of the giants
or valkyries.
or valkyries.
Midgard Human B
We know, miss. Though the hatred won't
vanish immediately.
vanish immediately.
Midgard Human B
But we understand that they share the
same feelings as we do.
same feelings as we do.
Aesir B
The gods arranged many meetings and
gatherings for us.
gatherings for us.
Aesir B
I pray time will ease these unforgiving
feelings.
feelings.
Freya
Yeeeesss, I made it!!
Finn
Freya!
Callen
Here comes Miss Overheated...
Freya
Boy, will our duel of love be postponed again!?
Finn
Sorry, we're in a hurry—see you!!
Midgard Human A
Yeah, thanks! We'll leave things here—to
Lady Freya!
Lady Freya!
Finn
Well then, everyone, goodbye!!
Rizette
Please take care!
Freya
—Don't go, boooooy!!
Finn
Phew, we're back in our world.
Rizette
Feels like we were there forever...
Callen
Time flows differently. It wasn't that long.
Ruvi
Indeed. The seasons haven't advanced.
Finn
Then we'll walk to HQ.
Callen
We must compile our research. We'll stop
by Elvenlent, then join you.
by Elvenlent, then join you.
Ruvi
Well then, everyone—until we meet again.
Rizette
Yeah, but I was surprised—I didn't think
you were Ruvi.
you were Ruvi.
Ruvi
Yes, Lady Rizette. I am happy to speak
with you.
with you.
Ruvi
I never forgot your warmth.
Rizette
Warmth...?
Ruvi
By the way, Finn, may I?
Finn
Huh? What is it?
Ruvi
Lately—well, not just lately—you've been
a bit full of yourself.
a bit full of yourself.
Finn
F-Full of myself?
Ruvi
Listen, you need to treat women more
sincerely. And stop looking at Lady Callen
sincerely. And stop looking at Lady Callen
Ruvi
like that!
Finn
Uh, okay... (Like what?)
Callen
Stop babbling nonsense and let's go, Ruvi.
Ruvi
Lady Callen—I must put that womanizer
in his place right now!
in his place right now!
Callen
All right, bye you two!
Come on!
Come on!
Rizette
They're gone.
Finn
Yeah...
Finn
(Ruvi called me a womanizer...)
Callen
Hard to believe that tiny Ruvi became
such a lady...
such a lady...
Ruvi
Glad I don't take after you. With your
height, I couldn't carry you in flight.
height, I couldn't carry you in flight.
Callen
Why do I feel roasted...
Callen
Still, it's odd you still have that form in
this world too...
this world too...
Callen
I wonder what's the mechanism...
Ruvi?
Krrr?
Callen
Wha...
Callen
Whaaaaaaa!!
Callen
Th-That scared me...
Callen
Good thing my barrier spell kept me from
getting hurt...
getting hurt...
Ruvi
Krrrr...
Callen
Looks like the enhancement wears off in
this world.
this world.
Ruvi
Krrrr...
Callen
(It's lonelier than I thought to not be able
to communicate.)
to communicate.)
Ruvi
Krr...rr...rrrrr...
Callen
Hm? What's wrong, Ruvi!? Are you hurt??
Ruvi
—Krrrchoo!!
Ruvi
Oh, a sneeze brought it back.
Callen
What kind of logic is that!?
Theo
We had no news for days—there were
even search parties to find you two!!
even search parties to find you two!!
Finn & Rizette
S-Sorry...
Theo
You seem genuinely sorry, so I won't harp
on it...
on it...
Theo
But I'm glad you're safe.
Finn
We're at fault, for sure, but I've never
seen Theo this angry...
seen Theo this angry...
Rizette
Yes, sorry... Don't hate us...
Theo
I get angry because you're important to me.
Theo
I could never hate you, Riz!
And you too, Finn!
And you too, Finn!
Finn
Thanks, Theo.
Rizette
Th-Thag you, Theo—!!
Theo
Oh right! Have you heard the news?
Theo
A noble scheduled to attend the festival came
down with a cold, and long story short—
down with a cold, and long story short—
Theo
The festival was postponed.
Finn
Postponed...?
Theo
Yep, so—today is the date of the rescheduled
festival!
festival!
Rizette
The festival's today!?
Finn
Convenient, as if a god arranged it...
Rizette
Maybe they did—we were in the
land of gods.
land of gods.
Finn
Haha, maybe so.
Theo
What are you two whispering about?
Finn
Nothing! If that's the case, shall we all go
now?
now?
Rizette
Yeah, just as promised!
Theo
I can come too?
Rizette
Of course, Theo! Let's all go together!
(I still don't know what Venus or Zeus
meant by love.)
meant by love.)
(But I feel like day-by-day moments like
these are what really matter.)
these are what really matter.)
(Maybe I can call ordinary moments like
this by that name—)
this by that name—)
(—or so I found myself thinking.)