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Chapter 836 Kratos Enters Valhalla
“Ahhhhh——!!”

"Boom!!"

The dazzling flames and the high-pitched roars echoed over the island of Valhalla as Kratos, Sigriun, and Gnar, Odin's newly appointed Valkyrie Queen, clashed.

Although it was called a battle, in reality, as soon as the fight began, Genna was completely suppressed by Kratos.

There is absolutely no doubt about this. When she was causing havoc in Asgard, Genna was defeated in just a few rounds by the combined attack of Li You's clone of the teardrop and Yuzu. This was already the upper limit of her abilities.

Even though Odin had elevated her to Valkyrie Queen, she had very little time to train and improve her strength, and her combat power was far inferior to that of her in the fifth game.

In this state, the outcome of her facing Kratos is predictable. Moreover, there's Sigrid around.

Kratos wielded the Blade of Chaos, chains flying and blades whistling, almost crushing Gnar.

She tried different weapons, from her own preferred halberd and four-pronged darts to the scythe and staff commonly used by the Valkyries like Sigriun. She tried them all, but she couldn't turn the tide even slightly.

"Click——"

Kratos swung his Leviathan Axe and cleaved the glowing staff in two. Gnar instantly retreated, throwing two four-foot darts, but they were intercepted by Siegrun, who threw the same weapon from the side.

Even in the midst of the crisis, Gna couldn't help but glance at Sigraun. Sigraun seemed to guess what she was thinking and said, "Although I've never shown off to you, I'm actually proficient in all the weapons you're good at."

"—Also, you're distracted, sister."

Genna snapped back to her senses, only to find Kratos's Twin Blades of Chaos already upon her!
She had no time to think any further and could only instantly fold her wings to protect herself in front of her!

"Pfft-"

The chaotic blades pierced her wings, tearing through the armor covering them. Kratos pulled the blades forcefully, almost splitting Ganna's wings into four pieces!

"Ahhh...!!"

Even Genna couldn't help but scream in pain, while Kratos showed no mercy, releasing the Chaos Blade and delivering a backhand punch!
"boom--!!"

One punch after another, Kratos's combo left Ganna dizzy and disoriented, her body spinning uncontrollably, almost fainting and collapsing to the ground.

Finally, with a roar, he instinctively grabbed Genna's wings, intending to tear them off.

However, at this moment, he realized something and stopped his hands that were about to tear off Gona's wings. He simply maintained a suppressive posture, making her kneel on the ground, unable to resist.

Then, Kratos looked at Sigriun.

Throughout the battle, Sigraune only provided Kratos with some assistance and distracted Ganna, doing nothing else, and Kratos easily won.

Sigrun could also see that even without her support, Kratos could easily solo kill Gnar.

Seeing Gnar's Valkyrie Wings being held tightly by Kratos and almost torn into four pieces, Sigriun felt her feathers itch slightly.

She suddenly realized that it was thankful that it was Li You, not Kratos, who had come to save her and her sisters.

Although both of them seem to have the ability now, Kratos' fighting style... she really didn't want to experience it, while Li You's methods were much gentler.

However, these were just subconscious thoughts of Siegrun. When she saw Kratos holding Gna and looking at her, Siegrun immediately understood his meaning and said, "I'll go see Freya."

She came to the corner of the road she had come from, where Freya was resting against a rock under Atreus's care.

Even though Atreus offered her water, which Freya accepted, she still didn't give him a second glance, which made the child somewhat frustrated.

Meanwhile, the battle between Kratos, Sigraune, and Ganna ended quickly, so the two of them only rested there for a short while.

When she saw Sigrun approaching, Freya looked at her.

"...My sister. Do you think the same way? Like Genna, that I deserved what I got?"

Freya's words were tinged with weakness and bewilderment. Gna had once been one of the people she trusted most, yet things had come to this. She had never imagined that Gna harbored so much resentment towards her.

Sigrun naturally knew what she was asking and immediately shook her head: "Gona is only seeing things from her own perspective. She doesn't know everything, and her views are not the truth. My Queen, at least in my opinion, your actions are far more justified than hers."

"If you really care about her opinion, you can try to see things from her perspective, but don't get too caught up in it."

Freya understood what she meant and nodded slowly.

Then, with Sigriun's help, Freya got up and went to Kratos and Gna.

Besides Genna, Rist and Mist were also captured by the four Valkyries, including Hilde, and brought here to wait.

"...My sister."

Ignoring Rist and Mist, Freya looked at Ganna, who was being forced to kneel by Kratos but whose eyes still burned with hatred, and sighed heavily.

"Perhaps I should thank you. Without your words, I might never have thought that I should look for the reasons within myself. Perhaps, as you said, I always tend to portray myself as a victim."

Hearing this, even Ge Na was stunned.

"After Badr died, all that filled my heart was regret and hatred; I was like a monster."

Freya continued, "But thankfully, someone reminded me, making me realize where my hatred should go. And today, you made me realize that I also have many things to reflect on."

After saying that, she looked at Genna and said, "Thank you, sister."

Gna was dumbfounded when she saw Freya, who was completely different from the Freya she remembered.

"you……"

But as soon as she finished speaking, her eyes darkened again.

"No, do you think I can still believe you? Do you think I can? Do it! I know you have ways to kill me, but even so, the glory of the Father of Gods will still shine throughout the Nine Realms!"

Not to mention her, even Rist and Mist were determined to die rather than submit, as they were both loyal followers of Odin.

A hint of reluctance flickered in Freya's eyes, but with her sisters, including Sigriun, and Kratos all watching her, she knew what she had to do. So Freya took a deep breath and drew her sword, Trengeva.

She had previously lent this sword to Li You to kill the bodies of nine Valkyries. The targeted spells that Freya had placed on it had now undergone a slight change in nature.

Today, Trengwa has almost become a sword of slaughter.

Freya gripped the sword and stood beside Genna.

She waited intently for a moment, then suddenly opened her eyes and swung her sword down!
With a flash of sword light, Gena's head fell to the ground, blood gushing out.

Kratos then released Ganna's wings, knowing that the Valkyrie was truly dead.

Odin's newly appointed Valkyrie, Gnar, perished, and her subordinates Rist and Mist soon joined her.

The battle on the island has now ended.

After that, Kratos pulled Atreus away, signaling him to get out of Freya's sight, but Freya called them back.

"……etc."

She approached the two of them, looked at Atreus first, sighed, and said, "Child, I'm sorry. I ignored you before not because I disliked you, but because seeing you reminded me of my own child."

“Badr… whether you believe it or not, when he was your age, he really looked like you, a very lovely child. It’s just that later… as you all know.”

Atreus was momentarily stunned, unsure how to react, but Freya didn't seem to expect an answer from him, and instead looked at Kratos.

"...I may never forget that it was you and Li You who killed my child."

This sentence made most of the people present nervous.

Fortunately, Freya immediately added, "But I also know that you meant no harm. And I've thought it through; ultimately, the blame for all this will fall on Odin... and on me."

"The prophecy was passed down long ago that my child would not escape his doom, and you are merely the executors, not the instigators. It is his parents who truly led him to his death."

Kratos looked at her: "Freya... I don't regret killing Baldr to protect you, and I'm willing to bear the consequences."

"But I also made mistakes. If I had to do it all over again, I would never take away your right to choose between life and death, I swear."

The two stared at each other, neither looking away or backing away. In the exchange of their eyes, it seemed as if they had said a thousand words.

Those around them had no idea what they were thinking; they just watched them with great tension.

But the next moment, to everyone's relief, Freya gently extended her hand, and Kratos responded immediately, the two of them grasping each other's forearms—a symbol of acceptance and reconciliation.

"...That's wonderful! The wise and decisive Freya is back!"

Seeing the two reconcile, Mimir was the first to congratulate them, but Freya immediately glanced at him and said, "I may have reconciled with them, but I still hate you, Mimir."

“…Oh, I see.” Mimir was taken aback. “That makes perfect sense.”

Freya smiled and looked at Kratos again: "Alright, we've been delayed long enough. Now, let's accomplish our purpose—to rescue our friends trapped in Valhalla."

Thus, due to the impact of Gna's words, Freya actually resolved her inner conflict, understood many things, and her attitude towards Kratos and Li You improved significantly.

Atreus was also very happy to see this. He never wanted to be enemies with Freya. Even Kratos had a slight, almost imperceptible, upturn at the corner of his mouth.

Then it was time for business. The group arrived at the gates of Valhalla. Freya and Siegrun stepped forward together, resonating with Valhalla with their Valkyrie powers to sense its operation.

After a while, the two opened their eyes at the same time and exchanged a glance, their expressions both somewhat solemn.

Freya then turned to Kratos: "I'm afraid I have some bad news. According to our investigation, there are indeed signs that Valhalla was forcibly opened."

"I'm afraid Hilder's report is accurate; Odin really did send Thor to Valhalla."

Of the four Valkyries who were originally responsible for guarding the island but were later forced to retreat, Hilde was the most skilled in using magic. It was she who risked returning after escaping in order to find out Odin's purpose.

However, in the end, she only waited until Thor got close before leaving immediately, because if she had delayed any longer, she probably wouldn't have been able to leave.

What she brought to Sigriun was the news that Thor might have entered Valhalla. Now, after investigation, this can be basically confirmed.

"Thor... God of Thunder, one of the strongest of the Aesir."

Even Kratos had heard of Thor's name, and he frowned slightly, "What impact would forcibly entering Valhalla have on the people inside?"

Freya replied, "Logically speaking, forcibly breaking into Valhalla would trigger its internal defense mechanisms. The intruder would not only be severely weakened, but would also be targeted by Valhalla. Even Thor probably wouldn't be able to withstand this state for long."

Sigrun added, "But now Valhalla has changed, and Odin dared to send Thor into it, which means he must have a way to deal with it. Valhalla still cannot be opened, and we must prepare for the worst."

Kratos understood: "Then let me join them and fight Thor."

Freya nodded, but hesitated for a moment before saying, "That was indeed what I was thinking, and I do have a little trick that can temporarily free you from the rules of Valhalla, but it can't last."

"More importantly, even Siegrun and I don't know what the interior of Valhalla looks like now, so entering rashly is really..."

Kratos, however, was decisive: "Let's do it this way. How do I get into Valhalla?"

No one seemed surprised when they looked at him.

Freya nodded and said, "Let's do it this way. You take this."

She handed me a carefully sewn amulet: "This amulet was handmade by me. Its original purpose was to ward off the curse Odin placed on me, which prevents me from leaving Midgard. But once you're in Valhalla, it can also help you fight against the suppression of the rules, but only temporarily."

"Then, regarding the people you need help with, besides Li You, there's also our friend who's trapped."

Although Freya and Mimir originally considered this a top secret, now that Kratos is about to enter Valhalla, they can no longer hide it from him, so Freya told him directly.

"You are all familiar with that person; he is Tyr, the God of War from the past of the Nine Realms."

(End of this chapter)