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Chapter 19 - Chapter 19: Two Faces

*Nork students are shown celebrating their victory*

Rei: We'll go for the second win!

*Everyone screams with excitement*

Rei: Come on Nai, why that face?

Kou: It's nothing...

*Flashback*

Rei: Kou, I'll wait for you outside

Kou: Okay

*Rei and marches and Nai enter*

Kou: Nai, I made it

*Nai grabs Kou by the neck*

Kou: What are you doing Nai?

Nai: I ask that question to you, why the hell did you suffer so much?

Kou: What the hell are you talking about? Let me

Nai: In your fight, you were hesitant to tear it to pieces, right?

Kou: I just wanted to have a little fun, what's wrong with it?

Nai: What's wrong with it? What would have happened if you didn't win? How do you think you would have looked?

*Nai starts choking Kou more*

Kou: Let go of me!

*Nai throws Kou towards the wall*

Nai: May it not happen again...

*Nai leaves and Kou is shown to be affected by the situation*

*Back to the present*

Kou: *Think* We'd better win, otherwise that guy can go crazy. Good luck Rei

*Perspective is changed and Eden is shown reading a book*

Eden: *Think* If only I could acquire these skills, I could win, but what can I do? If I lose tomorrow there is no turning back, we will lose and I will come back without having done anything. No, I must win and give Shu some hope. I must do it

*Aphrodite is shown in the bathtub*

Aphrodite: *Think* We need to win the next round, but it will all depend on Eden's talent. Will he be able to use his demonic powers? Shun: Did you really put all your hopes in this guy?

*Someone knocks on the door*

Aphrodite: Who is it?

Eden: It's me, Eden

Aphrodite: Okay, go ahead

*Eden enters and finds Aphrodite in the tub*

Aphrodite: What's going on?

Eden: I need your help

*The minutes pass and Eden leaves*

Aphrodite: *Smile* That boy looks a lot like you Gen, you've raised him well

Aphrodite: *Think* I didn't expect you to use this technique. What did Odin show you to change so much?

*Eden is shown training with his sword outside the hotel*

Eden: *Think* I just have to focus and let my energy flow

*The energy of Eden begins to surround your entire body*

Eden: Now!

*All of Eden's energy is transferred to his sword*

Eden: Well, now I just have to... *Eden's heart stops*

*Eden falls to the ground and begins to breathe heavily*

Eden: Damn... I still can't control it

Eden: *Think* I have to be able to control it in the next few days, if not, I won't be able to win

Balder: Not bad at all...

Eden: Balder...

Balder: You look like a different person, your aura is very different from a few days ago.

Eden: Nothing Special

Balder: I see... It seems like you need help with whatever you're trying to do

Eden: Maybe

Balder: I know the right person for it

Eden: Really? Who?

Balder: An old acquaintance, but maybe I can't do it now

Eden: Thank you for the help, but why are you doing it?

Balder: Who knows... Maybe I just want to leave in peace, having helped as many people as possible

Eden: But I am your enemy

Balder: I don't have enemies, we're just rivals, plus you seem to be a good guy

Eden: You're wrong...

Balder: Really? Well, then I'll keep my theory wrong

*Eden smiles*

Balder: Are you coming?

Eden: Where?

Balder: Isn't that obvious? Let's go see my old acquaintance

*A portal is activated through which Balder and Eden enter*

*A very gloomy and icy place is shown*

Eden: Where are we?

Balder: Welcome to Helheim, the World of the Dead

Eden: Shouldn't it be hot in an underworld?

Balder: Yes, but the owner of this place doesn't like it

*Hundreds of skeletons are shown walking aimlessly*

*Balder is shown looking at the skeletons with sorrow*

Eden: What's going on?

Balder: No, it's nothing

Hela: What are you doing here Balder?

Balder: Hela, old friend

Hela: Don't you dare call me that Balder

Balder: yes, I'm sorry

Hela: What brings you to my kingdom?

Balder: I wanted to ask you a small favor

Hela: Whatever you're going to ask for, I refuse

Balder: Come on, please, it's not for me, but for the guy over there

Hela: I told you no

Balder: I'll do whatever it takes

Hela: Whatever?

Balder: Yes

Hela: Wow, it sounds like you have a great affection for that guy. Okay, what do you need?

Balder: I would like you to help him train, he has skills very similar to yours, there is no one better in the 9 worlds than you to teach him

Hela: Okay, but it will have to be after the tournament, I can't now, I have a lot of business to take care of

Balder: Thank you, Hela,

*Hela looks directly into Eden's eyes*

Hela: *Think* So you're a demon... It seems that Balder saw something in you, but what is it really?

Balder: Until next time Hela

*Eden and Balder disappear*

Hela: I have the same question for you, father

*A person comes out from behind the throne of Hela*

Loki: You wouldn't understand

Hela: So, it's at that level? I see...

*Balder and Hela are shown arriving at the GODS lodge*

Balder: I'm sorry I didn't get me to train you now

Eden: No, you've already done a lot for me, Thank you

Balder: See you another day

Eden: Yes

*Balder disappears*

Eden: He's a bit of a complex guy

*Eden arrives at the palace in Asgard*

Balder: At least I was able to do something before that happens...

*The place is filled with great darkness*

Balder: *Think* Where am I? It's very cold here...

*Odin and Frigg are shown crying looking at a burning ship*

Balder: Father... Why do they cry?

Odin: Why? Why? Why?!

Balder: What's up, father? Why are you crying?

*Balder notices that his sword is on the ground*

Balder: Why...?

*Balder is in a bloodbath*

Balder: What is this?

*Balder realizes that his body is lying lifeless on top of him*

*All the gods are shown shocked by the situation*

Balder: What... is... passing...?

*A disfigured face of Balder appears in front of him*

*Balder wakes up from the fright*

Balder: What the hell was that?

Odin: Balder... What happened?

Balder: Again... I've seen my death again

Odin: *Think* This is bad... not only will I lose a child, but so will that... I can't allow it, I have to do something

Odin: Heimdall

Heimdall: What's up, sir?

Odin: Get my horse ready, I'll go to Helheim

Heimdall: Yes sir

*Odin puts on his armor and leaves quickly for Helheim*

Odin: *Think* I can't allow it, I can't allow that to happen, there must be some solution...

*Odin is shown arriving in Helheim*

Odin: Hela!

*Hela enters the room seriously*

Hela: Father of all? What are you doing here?

Odin: Hela, I need your help

Hela: My help? Wherein?

Odin: I need you to confirm something. Is Balder going to die?

Hela: Balder?! What are you saying?

Odin: I just need you to deny or confirm it

Hela: I'm sorry to disappoint you, but, even if I'm the goddess of death I can't tell you, I'm not good at divination, but, even if I knew I couldn't do anything, I can't intervene in the cycle of death, if it's her time, so it will be

*Odin grabs Hella by the neck*

Odin: I will not allow my son to die, in any way

*Odin lets Hela loose*

Hela: I know someone who may be able to solve your doubt, but I warn you, death when it comes is inevitable

Odin: Who?

Hela: She's a witch who lives in Niflheim, she's good at visions, so maybe she'll solve your doubts

*Odin gets on his horse*

Odin: One God Can Do All

*Odin leaves*

*Odin is shown arriving in Niflheim*

Odin: Witch!

Witch: Father of all, I was hoping to see him

Odin: So, you were already waiting for me, right?

Witch: Maybe...

Odin: I guess you know what I want to know

Witch: yes, just give me a moment

*The witch begins to throw herbs and other objects into a cauldron while reciting words*

*Hundreds of runes appear in the place*

Odin: *Think* It can't be... Runes? How is it?

Witch: Surprised?

Odin: A little...

Witch: It was harder than I expected, but its power is incredible

Odin: Yes...

*The cauldron begins to give off a dense smoke*

*The runes surround the witch and enclose her in dense smoke*

Odin: *Think* How did you get to that point in the use of runes? He is someone to be feared...

*Smoke begins to disappear along with the runes*

Witch: I'm sorry to tell you this, but Balder will die

Odin: *Impacted* Can't be... I have to do something; how can I avoid it?

Witch: Who knows...

Odin: I have to find the way, whatever it takes

Odin: *Think* I can't let the... Ragnarök