Episode 2

## Worthy Opponent

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## Episode Chronology

**Worthy Opponent** is the 2nd episode of the "*Shuumatsu no Valkyrie: Record of Ragnarok*" anime.

## Synopsis

In the first round of the Ragnarok battle, Han dynasty warlord Lü Bu puts up a good fight against Norse god Thor, surprising the gods in attendance.

## Plot

Thor blocks Lü Bu's attack and pushes him back.

Thor then jumps and attacks Lü Bu, however, this time Lü Bu blocks the attack. Thor then uses electricity and grabs his hammer with both hands and bends backwards to take a stance. Huginn & Muninn comment that Lü Bu must had earned some of Thor's respect otherwise he wouldn't use Thor's Hammer on a human. In ancient times, Asgard was surrounded by high walls that protected it from invasions from the land of the giants, Jotunheimr.

While guarding the walls, the guardian angels complain how peaceful it is. Suddenly, an army of sixty-six frost giants stormed Asgard.

Tyr and the guardian angels fought, but where overwhelmed and the giants broke through the walls. The Guardian Angel Knights came, but were no match for the giants either. Asgard was on the verge of destruction as the giants reached the castle gates. Forseti started to panic, however, Thor alone opened the gates. Bored, he single handily obliterated all sixty-six giants. His killing technique was later called "Thor's Hammer".

Seeing Thor taking the stance, all gods know Thor's Hammer is coming and believe it would be the end of Lü Bu. Thor then strikes with Thor's Hammer. The impact sends Heimdall and Zhang Fei flying. Liu Bei and the other viewers are shocked by the blast, with Forseti cheering Thor on. Odin does not react, though Huginn and Muninn are barely able to brace for the impact. Aphrodite's breasts are flung into her face.

Shiva yawns at the impact and remarks that the fight is over. Göll falls on her knees believing its the end, however Brunhilde tells her to stand up and observe the moment when the history of the gods and mankind is transformed. As the shockwave and dust clears, Lü Bu pushes back Thor's hammer and slashes him, causing a wound on his chest. The sight surprises the gods. Both Lü Bu and Thor then thought that if they were born in same era and species, they could have been friends.

Years ago in the Mongolian Steppes. A young Lü Bu travels in search of the strongest opponent. His name eventually spread across all China and all those who stood in his way, were eventually exterminated, which in return increased those who followed him. After thirty years of traveling, Lü Bu realized there is no one on earth who is match to him. Lü Bu was eventually captured by Cao Cao and it was said he begged for his life. However, Lü Bu became captive because he was bored as knowing he was the strongest, he no longer found life worth living.

Zeus is surprised and Hermes wonders if its how a human can injure a god. Zeus comments its not only that, but facing Thor's Mjolnir, any human weapon would crumble instantly as no human weapon can withstand that of a gods.

Looking at Brunhilde, Zeus the realizes what is going on. Before Ragnarok begins, Brunhilde tells Göll that Lü Bu will be the first fighter. Göll finds him too dangerous, but even if he is the strongest warrior, she wonders if he stand a chance against a god. Brunhilde states he obviously doesn't stand a chance as no human weapon stand a chance against the gods weapons, however if they also have a weapon of the gods things would be different. The 13 Valkyries then arrive summoned by Brunhilde, causing Göll to comment its the first time she saw all 13 together and wonders what is Brunhilde up to.

## Characters

* Thor
* Lü Bu
* Göll
* Brunhilde
* Zeus
* Hermes
* Shiva
* Aphrodite
* Odin (No lines)
* Huginn & Muninn
* Forseti
* Heimdall
* Chen Gong
* Zhang Fei
* Liu Bei
* Guan Yu
* Tyr (Flashback)
* Cao Cao (Flashback)
* Randgriz (Flashback)

## Differences from Adaptations

* Thor's flashback is expanded, showing aditional scenes
* The *Jotunheimr* don't speak.