Record of Ragnarok Chapter 1 Summary
In Record of Ragnarok Chapter 1 titled “The Gods’ Council”, the gods gather for their thousand year meeting to decide humanity’s fate. Led by Zeus, the divine council votes to exterminate mankind, judging them as irredeemable. Just as destruction seems inevitable, the Valkyrie Brunhilde steps in with a daring suggestion. She proposes Ragnarok, a series of one versus one battles between the gods and selected human champions. If humanity can win seven out of thirteen fights, they will be allowed to survive. The gods initially scoff at the idea, but Brunhilde cleverly appeals to their pride. Zeus accepts the challenge with a grin, intrigued by the opportunity. This powerful opening chapter sets the tone for an intense battle between divine power and human will, introducing the core conflict and epic scale that define the Record of Ragnarok manga.