"This is only the beginning," she whispered, a vow etched into her soul. "I will find my memories, no matter the cost. Even if it means facing giants, valkyries, or even Jormungandr himself. Even if it means defying you, Father."
Beside her knelt the Emperor, a broken figure amidst the carnage. His eyes met theirs, filled with chilling terror, and he rasped out a single word, a plea laced with despair, "Monster..."