(S2) Shackles of Winter

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The boy, Tianwu along with the Herrscher of Ice has finally arrived at the end of the tunnel.

A bright light slowly blinded him, he stares at the horizon. Then finally collapsed down.

He smiled as he fulfilled his promised, he saved her from the clutches of snake... There were no regrets.

"Go... Live on... Ana."

Weakly Owl spoke convincing her to leave him behind... The herrscher let out a small grunt, somehow understanding what the boy's situation in.

She gently knelt down and reached her hand to him... Owl is confused by the sudden action. Then she pulled him towards her, wrapped his arm around her shoulder and picked the kid up.

"Ana... You're..." One step at a time she took forward, her movement still clumsy... But Owl didn't mind... As a miracle was granted.

He was astonished and could not comprehend of what just happened... But when their skin made contact... He could no longer feel the bizarre cold and is replaced by the warm touch.

And that gave him the push to move forward... He must see this through the end.

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Mei had also arrived at the end of tunnel, the chilling temperature continues to drop, looking around she found traces of the Herrscher of Ice whereabouts.

"What is that?" She gets closer and inspected a statue of ice with the image of the Herrscher. Curiosity came through her as she touches the statue.

She blinked; a few seconds has passed as she started to see the memories of the Valkyrie. Mei then started to hear hush of whispers, as the memory plays and syncs.

The Herrscher+ of thunder saw the girl along with other Valkyries currently undergoing a ceremony of a Valkyrie pledging.

Where they are to swore their life, and loyalty for the sake of protecting humankind.

It was the most unforgettable day of her life. Clad in her white uniform, she marched forward through the assembly and saluted the officer in charge.

It was the day that she had always prayed for, a trainee graduating to fully become a soldier of humanity. Her hard work has paid off... Her dream was finally coming true. A promise that she had once made to her mother and father... And even though her old man is against it, nonetheless he still supported her even though he is not by her side.

The girl took a step forward, deep breath to hide her nervousness, then loudly recited.

"I, Ana Schariac do hereby offer my oath... of loyalty to Schicksal and our overseer, dedicating my life to our noble vision..."

"I shall not fear any trepidation, nor pain, nor death... I shall act as the beacon of hope to those in suffering, and fight for those languishing in pain."

"For the sake of humanity, I shall fight to destroy the Honkai, from this day forth, I, by my own volition, shall serve as a glorious Valkyrie of Schicksal.

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