We spoke a little more with Haeljd. After a short time, he brought us to the chambers of the Aesir's death goddess, Hel. The stories are fairly exact. A dual nature, split nearly down the middle. She has been ill-treated because of it. But amongst the divine, it seems they still have the far too human failings of such silliness. Both myself and Aren-chan had to wade through a pit of blood...and other things, to reach her. I am not going to pretend it was not disgusting, but what choice was there?
We learned a great deal from Hel-sama. The most important piece is that we landed ourselves in the former prison of the Titans. That explained a great deal. The enemy that stranded us here prepares to strike New York, now. And through the great tree of the Aesir, Yggdrasil, we have the means to stop him. I am nervous about facing such a thing without a full band, but again, little choice. Hel-sama told us another Amatsukami child awaits in the city, and that we would know him when we find him.
We are due to start the climb soon. I worry about Aren, she is not as physically trained as I. But if she falters...I suppose I shall simply have to carry her. I am not leaving her down here.
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