Record of Ragnarok Chapter 49 Summary
Chapter 49 titled “The Hero’s Name Is” shifts focus as the gods prepare for the next round. Humanity’s fifth fighter is revealed to be Buddha, the Enlightened One, shocking both sides. The gods are enraged that Buddha would choose to fight for humanity, accusing him of betrayal. Buddha, calm and confident, refuses to bow to divine authority. The chapter explores his detachment from the gods’ war and his decision to walk his own path. Brunhilde smiles, hinting that this move has been in motion for some time. The tension among the gods begins to build as divisions emerge. This chapter sets the tone for a new kind of battle, not just of strength, but of spiritual ideals. Buddha enters the arena not just as a warrior, but as a symbol of defiance.