Chapter 60

## Chapter Chronology

**A Promise and a Vow** is the 60th chapter of the "*Shuumatsu no Valkyrie: Record of Ragnarok*" manga series.

## Summary

Göll cries over how tragic Qin Shi Huang's past is.

Brunhilde explains how Qin Shi Huang endured within an extraordinary environment, was constantly exposed to the hatred of others in hostile land and continuously battled unimaginable pain.

By fighting his way through countless hellscapes, Qin Shi Huang gained the ability to see the cruxes in the flow of Qi, which he refers to as "stars." Brunhilde declares this is all for Qin Shi Huang to fulfill his promise. Smiling, Hades questions if Qin Shi Huang is really calling himself the Greatest King in front of him. Qin Shi Huang admits Hades is very strong but in order to fulfill the promise he made with Chun Yan, he cannot allow himself to be defeated by anyone. Heimdall exclaims that Hades has been driven into a corner by the King of Men. Brunhilde smiles about how the potential of Qin Shi Huang's martial arts can be maximized with a Valkyrie that specializes in defense. Tenth of the thirteen Valkyries – Alvitr. The power hidden within her runes is "Host-Guard." Observing, Hermes calls Qin Shi Huang's technique fearsome as by firing air bullets at the cruxes in the flow of Qi, he can weaken Hades' attacks and his defense. Zeus adds on the fact that it's all enabled by Qin Shi Huang's defense, calling him more impressive than he thought.

Worried, Ares picks Hermes up and spins him around, questioning if there's a way that Hades can deal with those air bullets. Hermes notes it's difficult and brings up his fist near Ares' face. He says that the most fearsome punch is an invisible one. In other words, an attack which the recipient is unaware of. In the case of Qin Shi Huang's air bullets, one does not realize they have been struck and by the time they do realize, it is already too late. When Hermes calls it an unavoidable attack, Ares shakes him up and down, questioning if Hermes is really saying Hades stands no chance when he's the Ruler of Helheim and has fought in dozens of battles. Zeus points out that when it comes to speed, power and combat experience, Hades is superior.

Sitting down on Hades' seat, Zeus says that by exhausting himself mentally and sacrificing himself physically, Qin Shi Huang can take Hades on more than equally. Zeus remarks on how Humans truly are unfathomable.

Looking at the blood from the wound through his stomach, Hades calls Qin Shi Huang strong and recognizes that he has a promise to never lose. However, Hades has his own vow to keep. Hades then charges in and Qin Shi Huang responds by firing **Tortoise Ripple**. Spinning the bident like a windmill around himself, Hades manages to disperse the air bullet and Ares cheerfully claims that with this, it doesn't even matter if Hades can't see it. As Qin Shi Huang stands shocked, Hades gets close and jabs his bident. Qin Shi Huang ducks and Hades firmly plants his feet into the ground while swinging his bident down. Qin Shi Huang manages to block the bident with his left forearm but Hades proceeds to use **Cornucopia**, straightening his left leg and bringing up his right knee, all the while leaning back.

Qin Shi Huang tries using his right hand to block Hades' knee but he is pushed back regardless, spitting up blood. As Qin Shi Huang begins falling back, Hades grips his bident with both hands and Ares cheers him on. Hermes calls Hades impressive but there's something he's wary of.

Hades swings his bident with both hands to try and bring Qin Shi Huang down, only for Qin Shi Huang to fire **Tortoise Ripple** at Hades' left shoulder, causing his bident's swing to completely swerve away. Hermes points out one does not even notice when one of Qin Shi Huang's air bullets has struck and to avoid every last one of them while fighting is impossible. Raising his right leg up, Qin Shi Huang unleashes **Chi You – Halberd Form: White Tiger Crescent Moon**. He swings his right leg in a crescent arc and Hades blocks it with his left forearm. Although Hades is able to hold it back for a few seconds, he is ultimately blown back as Qin Shi Huang completes his kick's arc, much to the surprise of Ares and Hermes. As Hades regains his footing, Heimdall calls Qin Shi Huang too strong as the King of the Netherworld cannot break through the King of Men's secret skills. Hades looks at his left forearm as its skin has been completely torn open. Hades comments on how he never expected a Human to be so strong. Hades admits he aimed to kill Qin Shi Huang just now and while smiling, says he is magnificent.

Qin Shi Huang smiles back, responding with "Hăo!"

## Characters in Order of Appearance

* Brunhilde
* Göll
* Qin Shi Huang
* Hades
* Heimdall
* Ares
* Hermes
* Zeus