Chapter 133: Progress Reaches 100%, Initiating World Connection
Silence—!
The Akashic Records were eerily quiet, so still that even breathing could be heard.
"Sister..."
Hrist spoke up, her expression troubled.
This bizarre, mysterious figure's request was clearly suspicious.
Wouldn't opening the gates between worlds just make invasion easier?
For humans to invade?
Of course, it couldn't be humans invading—but what if it was the Primordial Gods?
Even if he claimed not to side with the Primordial Gods, that he was their enemy—how could that be proven?
She hoped her sister wasn't truly wavering, betraying the gods just to resurrect those already dead.
Ah, but ever since the mention of Ragnarök, her sister had already betrayed the gods.
Yet this betrayal was different. Here, it might mean siding with the Primordial Gods—not the same as allying with humans.
Moreover, the Primordial Gods might not truly care for humanity. If war broke out with the gods, the mortal world would inevitably be dragged in.
The Primordial Gods would certainly show no regard for humans. The result wouldn't just be the end of human civilization—it would be human extinction.
That was a crucial distinction.
When the current gods spoke of ending humanity, they only meant resetting its civilization—after all, the gods still maintained a connection with humans.
In a way, the gods' continued existence relied on humanity's presence.
But the Primordial Gods had no need for humans. Wiping them out would plunge the gods into crisis—something they'd surely welcome.
"Is the Old Man of the Mountain also one of yours?"
Brunhilde suddenly asked.
The question made Göll—no, all the Valkyries except Brunhilde—tense.
Because that Old Man of the Mountain exuded an overwhelming pressure, more deathly than Death itself—the true incarnation of demise.
"No need."
The projection fell silent.
The abrupt quiet unsettled the others.
"When the time comes... I will contact you."
With those words, the mysterious robed figure vanished.
What did that mean? Did he assume her sister would agree?
Göll looked at her sister but couldn't discern her thoughts.
"Göndul, gather all our Valkyries."
"Understood, sister~"
Then, Brunhilde turned to the second sister.
"Hrist, reach out to the Valkyrie leaders from the last tea party of the pantheons."
"Understood, sister."
Since her sister had made her choice, Hrist didn't attempt to dissuade her.
No matter whether the future is right or wrong, she would firmly walk the same path as her elder sister, and she would not regret today's decision.
After all, Brunhilde was their dearest eldest sister.
She had taken care of them for so long, and they had been willful at times, causing her much trouble. This time, they would let their elder sister be completely willful for once.
"Sister Brunhilde~"
Göll felt somewhat at a loss. After moving her lips slightly, she sighed.
Well then, she would go all out with her sister.
"Sister, should we tell the other pantheons about the Primordial Gods? Should we inform Lord Zeus?"
"Göll, is your brain just for decoration?"
Scolded, Göll shrank her neck slightly.
"Can you be sure that Zeus, that lecherous old man, isn't a traitor?"
"Eh? Is that possible? Lord Zeus is the council president..."
"Just because he's the council president means he can't betray us? In past wars, haven't there been cases where the chief god of a pantheon betrayed the others?"
"Uh..."
"Besides, wouldn't it be amusing if, at the critical moment when the current gods are caught off guard and on the brink of collapse, humans end up saving them instead?"
Brunhilde's expression turned playful.
"Eh? Humans? Humans saving the gods? Is that possible?"
Although the humans participating in the current [Ragnarök] were astonishing, not all humans possessed such power.
"Perhaps, it's possible."
Brunhilde thought of the book The Key of Solomon, which mentioned the arrival of a magical kingdom.
And then there was the First Emperor's empire—after two thousand years of development, who knew what level it had reached?
Moreover, that mysterious person had likely deployed many such hidden forces unknown to her, all in preparation for the coming war.
But why had that mysterious person lured her into choosing human representatives for the battles?
Was it partly to thwart certain conspiracies?
For example, the incident in the second round involving Beelzebub—that was likely the work of the Primordial Gods.
And what about the incident in the third round?
Dōma the Monk unsealed the Demon Star—was that also part of the Primordial Gods' scheme?
Had Dōma betrayed them?
Wait, perhaps this was also part of the mysterious person's plan?
To further destabilize the current gods, making it easier for the Primordial Gods to act?
To draw them out of the shadows and into the open.
And the deaths of those great warriors in [Ragnarök] would only accelerate the Primordial Gods' actions, as they wouldn't let such an opportunity slip.
In other words, even the [Ragnarök] she had proposed had been thoroughly exploited—both sides were using it. How infuriating.
So, who exactly was this mysterious person?
He had left many names in history? And had met her multiple times?
The two hints he had given were still too vague—Brunhilde couldn't pinpoint his identity.
Wait!
Hadn't Siegfried also been in contact with the mysterious person?
At this point, Brunhilde recalled something he had said to her not long after she had slain the dragon—a cryptic remark: If one day you discover I've deceived you, I hope you'll go easy on me.
In other words, he might have known all along that [Ragnarök] would occur and that he would be summoned?
Moreover, given that the mysterious person now appeared to possess the power to see the future, shouldn't he have known that he, too, would be betrayed by her?
Surely the mysterious person would have told him?
So, he had known all along that she would be deceived? That she would betray him? That's why he felt no hatred when she attacked him?
Was all of this just to push her to propose [Ragnarök] at the gods' assembly?
"Hahaha!"
This is infuriating, absolutely infuriating!
In truth, there shouldn't be any issue with telling the Valkyrie his plan now, revealing his true identity.
But nothing is ever 100% foolproof.
Women are such unpredictable creatures—who knows if she might suddenly turn dark?
Though she probably wouldn't betray him to the other side, she might still cause trouble, making his plans more difficult just to spite him.
Besides, explaining the plan would require a face-to-face conversation. Communicating through this forced intrusion isn't secure enough.
The plan isn't something that can be summed up in a few words, and this forced connection can only last for such a short time anyway.
Hmm?
Progress reaches 100%. Initiating world connection.
The network link to the other side is now established. He can log in over there.