Warlords of Sigrdrifa (戦翼のシグルドリーヴァ)

Shit.

It's easy as hell to hit this thing,

but it doesn't even give a damn.

Zip it.

Our mission's just to keep it occupied.

So this works.

Roger.

Yeah! In your face!

How do you like that, you overgrown garden snake?

No, wait. It's--!

[B2 PILOT 1A, B2 PILOT 1B yelling]

Spirit's down!

Tomahawk inbound.

All aircraft, disengage.

Copy!

Come on, punk! Follow papa!

Does it know?

Impact in ten,

nine, eight, seven, six, five,

four, three, two, one!

You're kidding!

What you just saw was

the anomaly that appeared in North America.

As I'm sure you can all tell from the video,

the attack on the Pillar ended in utter failure.

With this, their danger is now apparent to the entire world.

This crisis threatens all of humanity.

It's now been a year since

the mysterious Pillars first appeared.

They cropped up on mountain ranges

in practically every corner of the globe

and have encroached on our lands and homes.

All of Northern Europe has been

completely abandoned at this point.

It's only a matter of time until the rest of Europe

follows in their footsteps.

There're only so many refugees

Asia can take in before it becomes overwhelming.

We obviously need to address this quickly.

You're right,

but our attack on the Pillar was a failure.

If nuclear warheads did nothing,

I doubt further attacks will prove any more effective.

It'd be a waste of time.

So not only is our enemy unknown,

but we're completely unable to harm them.

What a nightmare.

Is there nothing we can do but lie down and die?

I don't see a way out of this.

We need to think positive.

It's too early to give up.

Come on!

In what way do you think abandoning our duties will help?

Would you rather us sit around? Pray to God, or some demon?

Wha--? What is that?

-- --

You look so distraught, humans.

However, I must say, I respect your tenacity.

I think I'll lend you a hand with all of this.

What the hell is this kid doing here?

How did you get inside?

Just who are you?

A god.

Hmph. Somebody get him outta here.

Perhaps this will convince you that I'm telling the truth.

I am the chief of gods, Odin.

Men turn to gods when faced with trouble, no?

Therefore, I shall save you, humans.

To be precise, I will bestow you with a means to fight.

And what is this means you speak of?

Oh? You're quick to believe me.

At this point,

I'll take help from anyone, even a self-proclaimed god, like you.

You're so rude, yet decisive.

That decision will save humanity.

--Look. --

Who's she?

One who will topple the Pillars

and rescue humankind from destruction.

My beloved daughter, Valkyrie.

Huh?

You're saying this girl

will save us from extinction?

Humans, it's time for you to strike back.

Resist your destruction.

Fight! And prepare for the great battle.

For the coming of Ragnarok is nigh.

This is Richthofen One. Target in sight.

Fluke One here. Sorry for the holdup.

You're late, John Bull.

Our target's Mont Blanc Pillar.

Rock and roll!

The target's only open to attack from above!

Try to keep up!

Maintain speed or you'll get hosed!

Shit! Bandits on my ass!

Damn it!

Crap. Can't shake 'em!

What do I do?

Come in!

Richthofen One here.

I'm in trouble.

All aircraft, way to hang in there!

You'll be happy to know... a Valkyrie's here!

May these barbaric enemies begone!

Is she using a machine gun?

Odin's divine protection has arrived--

our Valkyrie, Schwertleite!

Attention all pilots,

this is Valkyrie Schwertleite, joining the operation.

Engage all bandits! The enemy is straight ahead!

Let's charge in, attack, and win this!

Copy!

I see it! Bomb squad, attack!

Roger!

Did it work?

No.

It's way too solid!

Any ideas?

One.

Just... buy me three seconds!

Three seconds, huh? Roger!

Your time starts now!

One!

Two!

Three!

Only three Magic Missiles, but now's the time to use one!

All right. I'll use my Tyrfing!

Shit...

Ain't that beautiful?

All aircraft, come in.

This is Schwertleite.

I repeat, come in.

This is Valkyrie Schwertleite.

Someone.

Someone come in.

Am I... the only one again?

Then... I'm being reassigned?

That's right.

It's a big blow to us, but you know how politics work.

I'm not gonna stand for this!

Wasn't the attack on the Secondary class a success?

Why would we want to drop the MVP of that operation?

Liz, let's not blow a fuse.

I, too, want to know what's going on here.

Why is she being reassigned?

Because Japan's Named was killed in action.

Ortlinde was? Do we know that for sure?

Yes, it's true. Unfortunately.

You're kidding.

Sakura...

That stupid...

I take it that's where I'm being transferred to?

Yes. It's an order from above.

We're to reassign one of Europe's Named to Japan.

Since we've been able to hold back the enemy,

they say that Europe having

three of humanity's best weapons is too much.

Sure, but--

But why send Claudia?!

Why not me or Lily?

Don't waste your time worrying about why.

I come with a casualty rate of 99.9%.

In every battle I've been a part of,

there's been no survivors except for me.

I'm not worthy of the title they gave me.

"Valkyrie of Salvation." I'm the Grim Reaper.

Don't say that!

Commander, your orders?

You're officially reassigned to Japan.

Best of luck.

If it were your order, I'd give you even my eye.

I'm a Grim Reaper--

sent far away to be someone else's problem.

For a Valkyrie who's supposed to have God's blessing

it's ironic and also a bit laughable.

Is everyone around here going to avoid me, too?

Listen, Claudia.

Remember, first impressions are more important

than they may seem.

Just some friendly advice for you.

I'd take it.

To be honest, it's kind of easy to misjudge you.

I'm "misjudged."

Perfect.

I wonder if my eyes make me look mad or something.

-- -- Sorry!

There's an enemy below us at two o'clock!

I'm seeing it, too!

Our radar reads ten miles away.

Can confirm, it's Tertiary class!

A newly-formed Pillar, huh?

It's okay.

It's on water, so it can't last long.

We'll keep our distance for now.

No, change course!

That was close!

How did you know?

My gut. Have any idea what it's after?

There's nothing else out here.