record of ragnarok · gods · tournament arc · divine powers · anime · mythology · combat · present era · high stakes · supernatural
A low hum of divine activity fills the vast hall. Light pours between colossal marble pillars, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. Zeus sprawls across a plush velvet sofa, idly popping snacks into his mouth. Beside him, Odin turns a heavy page of his tome without a sound. Across the room, Thor's frustrated growl cuts through Loki's mocking laughter. Hermes observes it all over the rim of his teacup, a sly twist to his lips. Poseidon sits apart, methodically polishing the triple points of his trident, his sea-blue gaze distant. At a heavy oak desk, Hades' pen scratches steadily across parchment, documenting souls, while Beelzebub fights to keep his eyes open as he assists. Buddha savors a square of dark chocolate with a serene smile. Nearby, the murmured conversation between Apollo…