Chapter 20

## Chapter Chronology

**Justice vs. Evil** is the 20th chapter of the "*Shuumatsu no Valkyrie: Record of Ragnarok*" manga series.

## Summary

With the supposedly impossible reality of Poseidon's corpse disappearing in front of their eyes, the Gods looked on in silence. As Humanity cheers, Heimdall announces that Humanity have finally scored their first win. As the Gods are still in disbelief that *the* Poseidon lost, Göll and the crowd of Humanity continue to cheer for Kojiro Sasaki. Still on the podium, Kojiro looks towards his fellow swordsmen and humbly bows. When Humanity chants Kojiro's name, he sighs about it and admits he would've liked the moment of his first win to soak in for some more. Smirking, Brunhilde inwardly tells the Gods to carefully look, asserting that this is the potential of Humanity. Huginn & Muninn are shocked that a God lost while a silently enraged Odin breaks his chair's armrest. Gripping his hair, Loki admits that he finds this to be a sick joke. Seeing a path being constructed from the podium to the exit, Kojiro sighs about having to walk back but prefers it to riding a boat. He notes how tired he is and falls back, only for his blades to deform and for Hrist to catch him, asking if Kojiro is alright. Kojiro thanks her for her help and Göll excitedly exclaims Hrist's name, prompting Hrist's other personality to come out and yell at Göll for constantly shouting.

Smiling, she gives a thumbs-up and reminds Göll that she swore to get revenge for Reginleif. Relieved that Hrist is okay, Göll says that Humanity has finally beaten the Gods but Brunhilde insists they haven't as they need six more wins to completely win Ragnarok.

This making Göll realize just how serious Brunhilde is being. In the Palace of the Gods, a heavily bandaged Zeus picks up a teacup and slumps back into a couch that Hermes and Ares stand behind. Zeus questions why everyone looks so down and Shiva slams his hands on the table, telling Zeus not to act so oblivious as to why they're mad. Loki notes that Zeus seems really unbothered, considering his older brother was just killed. Setting down his teacup, Zeus simply states that Kojiro was stronger than Poseidon.

He tells them all that they should know exactly what these battles will entail, especially when you see how injured he himself is. Zeus then bluntly admits that Humanity is strong and realizes that Brunhilde is serious about overthrowing the Gods, leading Zeus to seriously say that they should respond in kind. Shiva decides to go up next in order to knock Humanity down a peg, only for Zeus to interrupt. Shiva asks if he's going to be unreasonable again but Zeus, while he, Ares and Hermes let out murderous auras, asserts that the Greek pantheon has a debt they need to repay. Realizing they want revenge, Shiva backs off. In the corridors leading to her room, Brunhilde notes that the Gods have a lot of pride and so, they won't want to suffer a second loss in a row.

Brunhilde assumes the Gods will be giving it their all in the fourth round and Göll wonders who will be representing them. A voice says it's him and a strong gust of wind appears as a man also appears, wielding a lion-headed club. Recognizing him, Göll goes up to seemingly punch him, only to cross arms with the Greek God of Fortitude, Heracles. Brunhilde cordially greets Heracles and he greets her back, both glad that each other look alright. After Heracles mentions that he's been chosen to go up next, Brunhilde bows and wishes him good luck. Heracles tells her the same and walks off.

As he goes up some stairs, Loki appears behind Heracles, revealing he just saw that conversation. Loki mockingly states that though their pantheons are far apart, geographically, it seems they both have a lot of half-assed demigods. Loki says this may be too hard for Heracles but Heracles says that Humanity is a foe to be reckoned with, and that he intends to have a fair fight. Heracles reveals to Loki that he's opposed to Humanity's destruction but since he's been chosen to represent the Gods in Ragnarok, he will do his best to win. In exchange, he'll ask the Gods to spare Humanity.

Loki notes how it sounds like he doesn't know whose side he is on but Heracles asserts that no matter what, he will always be on the side of justice. In the Akashic Records Room, Göll is conflicted about who to support since she's very close to Heracles yet he will be their opponent in Round 4. She then asks Brunhilde if there is anyone capable of standing up to him and Brunhilde reveals that she's already chosen who will go up against Heracles in advance. Accessing the Akashic Records, Brunhilde reveals she chose one of the worst scum in all of Humanity. Later on, at the arena, Heimdall declares that, with the score at 2-1 in the Gods' favor, they are reaching the turning point of the early stages. Multiple streetlights then turn on and it's revealed that, not only is the arena bigger, but it has been redesigned to look like Victorian-era London. Because of how big it is, the crowds have to watch through monitors. Heimdall reveals this stage was requested by Humanity's representative and the Gods' representative accepted.

Göll notes that it makes sense that "he" would request it and it also makes sense that Heracles would accept. Brunhilde inwardly reveals she knew Heracles would accept and calls him naïve. The entrance on Humanity's side opens, releasing mist. As Humanity's fourth representative walks into the arena, Heimdall states that this man emerged from the shadows into London on August 31, 1888AD. He questions who the true victim of his fangs were: the lives of five prostitutes or human society as a whole. As the man removes his mask, Heimdall calls him "Humanity's Most Infamous Serial Killer": the fourth representative for Humanity – Jack the Ripper. Humanity's crowd are enraged, questioning why a murderer is representing them. Watching, Loki calls Brunhilde an unpleasant woman. From the Gods' entrance, their fourth representative rides in on a carriage of horses. Heimdall says that this God conquered the Nemean Lion and the Hound of Hades with just his bare fists, even clearing the 12 Labors to ascend the steps of Olympus to become a God. The "Envoy of Justice" for both God and man, the fourth representative for the Gods – Heracles. As the Gods cheer for Heracles, Heimdall calls this fight "Justice vs. Evil" and "Evil vs. Justice," wondering if there is any other fight that has been so clear-cut. Round 4 of Ragnarok – Heracles vs. Jack the Ripper.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Ares (No lines)
* Shiva
* Aphrodite (No lines)
* Hermes(No lines)
* Loki
* Odin (No lines)
* Huginn & Muninn
* Poseidon (Corpse)
* Kojiro Sasaki
* Heimdall
* Göll
* Brunhilde
* Sekishusai Yagyu (No lines)
* Nobutsuna Kamiizumi (No lines)
* Kagekatsu Toda (No lines)
* Seigen Toda (No lines)
* Ittosai Itto (No lines)
* Sekishusai Yagyu (No lines)
* Iori Miyamoto (No lines)
* Musashi Miyamoto (No lines)
* Seijuro Yoshioka (No lines)
* Hrist
* Zeus
* Heracles
* Jack the Ripper (No lines)