Record of Ragnarok

Ragnarok is mankind's final struggle against the gods. Explained in the Valhalla Constitution, article No. 62, paragraph 15 of the Super Special Clause, it is a tournament of one-on-one showdowns between the gods and mankind.

Thirteen combatants are put forth by each side and engage each other in one-on-one battles to the death. The first side to achieve seven victories wins. If mankind loses, their fate is sealed, but if they win, they can be allowed to live for another 1000 years.

Those who are defeated in Ragnarok have their souls reduced to dust and sent to Niflhel, the Norse Realm of Fog. This halts the reincarnation cycle, consequently leading to permanent death.

Every 1000 years, the Gods' Council assemble to decide the fate of humanity. After 7 million years of human history, the gods come to the decision that humans are irredeemable and must be extinct. However, the valkyrie Brunhild proposes that humanity must have one last chance to prove their worth and the gods agree on holding the battle of Ragnarok, with 13 notable humans from across history against 13 of the most powerful gods engaging in duels to the death, with humanity being spared should their side achieves 7 victories in the competition. To even the odds, each human is granted the assistance of a valkyrie who transforms into a powerful weapon tailored for their combat style called "Volund", at the risk of losing her life if the user is killed.