The Canon Fodder’s Ascension from Pawn to World Unifier

Arrogant, charismatic, and untouchable—what more could you possibly ask for from a villain? Zil was the epitome of a final boss, reigning supreme throughout part one of the anime Ragnarök: Twilight of the Gods. However, in a cruel yet hackneyed twist, he was reduced to fodder and insta-killed to make way for the next big baddie’s grand entrance. It’s far from the type of fictional character you’d want to randomly wake up as, but that’s the sad reality our protagonist finds himself in after falling asleep in front of his TV. Not one to throw in the towel so easily, he swears to defy his fate even if it means facing the gods! But breaking canon is easier said than done. First, he must build up his strength and his forces while perfectly maintaining Zil’s imposing facade and... Uh, hang on. Why is everyone suddenly worshipping him as a god? Oh well, as long as it boosts his chances of survival!

Between staying in character and defying his fate as fodder, Zil finds that he has a mountain of things that needs to be addressed. His trip to the Magic Republic of Magia should have ticked a few items off his to-do list. However, the sudden appearance of the Evangelist—a mysterious character who never appeared in the anime—leaves him with more questions than answers. And if that wasn’t enough, Zil and his growing mass of followers have drawn the attention of another character who identifies them as a potential threat: the Dragon Emperor. Though the Dragon Emperor dreams of one day ruling the world, Zil has no intention of backing down. The time has come to show everyone just how fearsome part one’s final boss and main villains truly are...and Zil will start by making an example of the Dragon Emperor and his people.