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-->'''Oz:''' Now, I'd like to thank you for this ''[[IncrediblyLamePun golden]]'' opportunity.[[note]]Svafrlami's office is completely covered in the colour gold, something Oz has taken note of.[[/note]]
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-->'''Oz:''' Now, I'd like to thank you for this ''[[IncrediblyLamePun ''[[{{Pun}} golden]]'' opportunity.[[note]]Svafrlami's office is completely covered in the colour gold, something Oz has taken note of.[[/note]]
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* Oz gets the attention of the invisible clowns in the room by announcing that he knows people are there. Unfortunately for him, this makes them panic enough to start tossing the bouncy balls at him, causing them to ricochet everywhere and fill the room with their bouncing - even when they hit Oz, they continue to ricochet, seemingly not losing even a bit of momentum. This situation causes Oz to lament that the operation is going "[[IncrediblyLamePun balls-up]]" already.
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* Oz gets the attention of the invisible clowns in the room by announcing that he knows people are there. Unfortunately for him, this makes them panic enough to start tossing the bouncy balls at him, causing them to ricochet everywhere and fill the room with their bouncing - even when they hit Oz, they continue to ricochet, seemingly not losing even a bit of momentum. This situation causes Oz to lament that the operation is going "[[IncrediblyLamePun "[[{{Pun}} balls-up]]" already.
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* Freya declares the mission a honeymoon, much to Oz's confusion. She explains that it's essentially one, since it's a commemoration of their union as Patron and Guest. Oz seems to consider this, then remembers the closest thing he's ever had to a Patron before this was [[ParentalSubstitute Thor].
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* Freya declares the mission a honeymoon, much to Oz's confusion. She explains that it's essentially one, since it's a commemoration of their union as Patron and Guest. Oz seems to consider this, then remembers the closest thing he's ever had to a Patron before this was [[ParentalSubstitute Thor].Thor]].
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Time to get round to what I've been putting off for years now.
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As an {{Expy}} to VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising, this was inevitable.
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder: In General]]
* Azazel in general. He's HotBlooded, [[LargeHam hammy]], and ditzy, leading to a lot of humour.
** Any interactions he has with resident StraightMan Azrael.
** Whenever someone pushes their shared BerserkButton. Don't you dare call them 'small fry'.
* Before Chapter 3, any time Freya called Azrael out for breaking the fourth wall.
* Baldur, the godly {{Troll}}.
* Azazel and Uriel's rivalry. Azazel also engages in a SiblingRivalry with Azrael, but it's mostly one sided.
* [[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Groose's Theme]] plays a ''lot''. What makes this funny is that the theme sounds like a theme for 'ya dun goofed' moments.
* Until Chapter 3, Freya is not aware of the Fourth Wall. Azrael, on the other hand, is. This leads to a few awkward moments.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Disclaimer]]
* Really, the Disclaimer serves as a page-long EstablishingCharacterMoment for Lord Anonymous. We see that he is a major DeadpanSnarker just from reading this chapter. To quote someone in the comments "I'm already loving this book and it hasn't even started yet."
Some particular gems include:
** His TakeThat to Literature/SwordArtOnline when describing what the LuckStat does.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': For example, in Final Fantasy, it increases critical hit ratio. In Gun Gale Online, it's the filler stat to end all filler stats and so does jack shit.
** Threatening to sue anyone who steals his characters. You can imagine how ''dead'' his voice would sound when saying it.
** Essentially begging the reader not to be repelled by the book's HurricaneOfPuns.
** What he specifically says when explaining all the profanity in the book.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': Yeah, there's a lot of fucking swear words in this book. If you still want to read it, then go ahead. I'm just warning you now so that you don't sue me later for being nasty to your 5 year old kid named Charlie who reads this book and tells mummy about all the naughty words in this book.
* One of the last things he says, when he describes how he tries to be accurate to the actual Norse Mythology.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': I try to stay accurate to Norse Mythology, and so I'm keeping to the facts. [[CrossesTheLineTwice I swear I will stab myself in the balls with a mouldy baseball if I get it wrong]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue: The Second Cross War]]
* Iceaura snarks at the reason why it was called the 'Cross War'.
* "''Fuck'' the humans!"
* When Angrboda is telling Odin her reason for waging war (that Mani told her to), Odin's only response is that Mani is an idiot. Reading on lets you know that Odin isn't wrong in the slightest.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue II: Freya, Goddess of Love]]
* Iceaura is probably at his snarkiest during this chapter. For instance, he's the first one to point out how cheesy the scene is where Thor gives Azrael his name.
* The advert for Amazing Salt. Probably for how much of a BigLippedAlligatorMoment it is.
*
--> '''Thor:''' Do you think you're up for it?
--> '''Azrael:''' Maybe... I'm not sure.
--> '''Thor:''' Perfect! Then we'll be off tomorrow.
** If anything, Thor probably set the precedent for Azazel's character.
* This:
--> '''Azrael''': Wait, why do I need a god to do that?
--> '''Iceaura''': Because, Azrael, it's needed to progress the plot. I will willingly shoot you in the face if you don't oblige.
* When Azrael [[EyeScream slashes the demon's eye out]], it shouts in the hammiest way possible. This below is ripped right from the book.
--> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
* In Azrael's rematch with the demon, it tells him that he's not the hero of this book, because he's not an InvincibleHero. It then suggests he goes home and plays [[Manga/DragonBallZ Dragon Ball X]]. Azrael responds by saying that he'd rather play [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil President Evil]], and goes on to list all the [[NightmareFetishist gruesome things]] about it, all with [[DissonantSerenity a bright smile on his face]].
--> '''Demon''': You might be more sick than any demon I've ever met. Fuck. You.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter 1: The Battle Begins]]
* Azrael begins trying to look cool by smirking. Freya's response?
--> '''Freya:''' Why are you smirking like that? You look like a loser pretending to be a badass.
* Azrael in general is a minor ButtMonkey in this chapter.
* Meeting Jotun Ymir.
--> '''Azrael:''' [[PunctuatedForEmphasis What. The Fuck. Is That?]]
--> '''Freya:''' Oh that? That's just a Jormugandr. They're assorted all over the place. Usually they only guard the Artifacts of Yggdrasil.
--> '''Azrael:''' But thank the Gods that I don't have to fight it, right? Right? ... Oh. Fuck.
--> '''Freya:''' Hey, do refrain from dropping F-bombs everywhere, OK? [[BreakingTheFourthWall Kids might be reading this.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' U-um, sorry. But what happened to this ''not'' being a story?
* The fact that Hel's {{Leitmotif}} is Carl Orff's 'O Fortuna'.
* The first meeting with Hel. Between Azrael's SkewedPriorities over what to be pissed at Hel for (calling him a small fry, instead of, you know, ''starting a war'', to Hel displaying a bit of a DeadpanSnarker attitude towards the hero.
--> '''Hel:''' I've received word that you're the protagonist of this story. So far, I'm unimpressed.
** Then, she leaves without doing anything to stop him from defeating her troops. [[SarcasmMode Villain of the year, everyone]].
--> '''Freya:''' When Azrael's strong enough, he'll send you to Hell!
--> '''Azrael:''' Freya, she already comes from Hell. [[LampshadeHanging Also, Hel, why are you SPARING me?]]
--> '''Hel:''' [[VillainBall Because I have plans for you, small fry.]] [[MoodWhiplash Now, I've got infantry to murder, so I'll see you later.]]
--> (Hel leaves)
--> Azrael: What an idiot.
* The battle against Ymir's false ending, where Azrael defeats him... and [[TurnsRed he comes back with a maxed out Physical Attack.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' [[OhCrap No, this is not happening.]] '''This is not happening'''!
* Azrael's conversation with Freya after the fight against Ymir.
--> '''Freya:''' You know, you're a lot more powerful than I thought you were.
--> '''Azrael:''' Thanks! But... Should I really be hearing this from someone who I recently beat?
--> '''Freya (angrily):''' Hey! You know, I don't ''have'' to help you!
--> '''Azrael:''' ...Yes. Yes you fucking do.
--> '''Freya:''' Well then, you have to respect me!
--> '''Azrael:''' Before you go on about respect, remember that every conflict that we've had so far has been instigated by you.
--> '''Freya:''' So? As your goddess, you have to worship and give in to me!
--> '''Azrael:''' But... As your angel, you have to help and look after me, right?
--> '''Freya:''' ...Shut up, Azrael.
[[/folder]]
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder: In General]]
* Azazel in general. He's HotBlooded, [[LargeHam hammy]], and ditzy, leading to a lot of humour.
** Any interactions he has with resident StraightMan Azrael.
** Whenever someone pushes their shared BerserkButton. Don't you dare call them 'small fry'.
* Before Chapter 3, any time Freya called Azrael out for breaking the fourth wall.
* Baldur, the godly {{Troll}}.
* Azazel and Uriel's rivalry. Azazel also engages in a SiblingRivalry with Azrael, but it's mostly one sided.
* [[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Groose's Theme]] plays a ''lot''. What makes this funny is that the theme sounds like a theme for 'ya dun goofed' moments.
* Until Chapter 3, Freya is not aware of the Fourth Wall. Azrael, on the other hand, is. This leads to a few awkward moments.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Disclaimer]]
* Really, the Disclaimer serves as a page-long EstablishingCharacterMoment for Lord Anonymous. We see that he is a major DeadpanSnarker just from reading this chapter. To quote someone in the comments "I'm already loving this book and it hasn't even started yet."
Some particular gems include:
** His TakeThat to Literature/SwordArtOnline when describing what the LuckStat does.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': For example, in Final Fantasy, it increases critical hit ratio. In Gun Gale Online, it's the filler stat to end all filler stats and so does jack shit.
** Threatening to sue anyone who steals his characters. You can imagine how ''dead'' his voice would sound when saying it.
** Essentially begging the reader not to be repelled by the book's HurricaneOfPuns.
** What he specifically says when explaining all the profanity in the book.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': Yeah, there's a lot of fucking swear words in this book. If you still want to read it, then go ahead. I'm just warning you now so that you don't sue me later for being nasty to your 5 year old kid named Charlie who reads this book and tells mummy about all the naughty words in this book.
* One of the last things he says, when he describes how he tries to be accurate to the actual Norse Mythology.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': I try to stay accurate to Norse Mythology, and so I'm keeping to the facts. [[CrossesTheLineTwice I swear I will stab myself in the balls with a mouldy baseball if I get it wrong]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue: The Second Cross War]]
* Iceaura snarks at the reason why it was called the 'Cross War'.
* "''Fuck'' the humans!"
* When Angrboda is telling Odin her reason for waging war (that Mani told her to), Odin's only response is that Mani is an idiot. Reading on lets you know that Odin isn't wrong in the slightest.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue II: Freya, Goddess of Love]]
* Iceaura is probably at his snarkiest during this chapter. For instance, he's the first one to point out how cheesy the scene is where Thor gives Azrael his name.
* The advert for Amazing Salt. Probably for how much of a BigLippedAlligatorMoment it is.
*
--> '''Thor:''' Do you think you're up for it?
--> '''Azrael:''' Maybe... I'm not sure.
--> '''Thor:''' Perfect! Then we'll be off tomorrow.
** If anything, Thor probably set the precedent for Azazel's character.
* This:
--> '''Azrael''': Wait, why do I need a god to do that?
--> '''Iceaura''': Because, Azrael, it's needed to progress the plot. I will willingly shoot you in the face if you don't oblige.
* When Azrael [[EyeScream slashes the demon's eye out]], it shouts in the hammiest way possible. This below is ripped right from the book.
--> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
* In Azrael's rematch with the demon, it tells him that he's not the hero of this book, because he's not an InvincibleHero. It then suggests he goes home and plays [[Manga/DragonBallZ Dragon Ball X]]. Azrael responds by saying that he'd rather play [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil President Evil]], and goes on to list all the [[NightmareFetishist gruesome things]] about it, all with [[DissonantSerenity a bright smile on his face]].
--> '''Demon''': You might be more sick than any demon I've ever met. Fuck. You.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter 1: The Battle Begins]]
* Azrael begins trying to look cool by smirking. Freya's response?
--> '''Freya:''' Why are you smirking like that? You look like a loser pretending to be a badass.
* Azrael in general is a minor ButtMonkey in this chapter.
* Meeting Jotun Ymir.
--> '''Azrael:''' [[PunctuatedForEmphasis What. The Fuck. Is That?]]
--> '''Freya:''' Oh that? That's just a Jormugandr. They're assorted all over the place. Usually they only guard the Artifacts of Yggdrasil.
--> '''Azrael:''' But thank the Gods that I don't have to fight it, right? Right? ... Oh. Fuck.
--> '''Freya:''' Hey, do refrain from dropping F-bombs everywhere, OK? [[BreakingTheFourthWall Kids might be reading this.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' U-um, sorry. But what happened to this ''not'' being a story?
* The fact that Hel's {{Leitmotif}} is Carl Orff's 'O Fortuna'.
* The first meeting with Hel. Between Azrael's SkewedPriorities over what to be pissed at Hel for (calling him a small fry, instead of, you know, ''starting a war'', to Hel displaying a bit of a DeadpanSnarker attitude towards the hero.
--> '''Hel:''' I've received word that you're the protagonist of this story. So far, I'm unimpressed.
** Then, she leaves without doing anything to stop him from defeating her troops. [[SarcasmMode Villain of the year, everyone]].
--> '''Freya:''' When Azrael's strong enough, he'll send you to Hell!
--> '''Azrael:''' Freya, she already comes from Hell. [[LampshadeHanging Also, Hel, why are you SPARING me?]]
--> '''Hel:''' [[VillainBall Because I have plans for you, small fry.]] [[MoodWhiplash Now, I've got infantry to murder, so I'll see you later.]]
--> (Hel leaves)
--> Azrael: What an idiot.
* The battle against Ymir's false ending, where Azrael defeats him... and [[TurnsRed he comes back with a maxed out Physical Attack.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' [[OhCrap No, this is not happening.]] '''This is not happening'''!
* Azrael's conversation with Freya after the fight against Ymir.
--> '''Freya:''' You know, you're a lot more powerful than I thought you were.
--> '''Azrael:''' Thanks! But... Should I really be hearing this from someone who I recently beat?
--> '''Freya (angrily):''' Hey! You know, I don't ''have'' to help you!
--> '''Azrael:''' ...Yes. Yes you fucking do.
--> '''Freya:''' Well then, you have to respect me!
--> '''Azrael:''' Before you go on about respect, remember that every conflict that we've had so far has been instigated by you.
--> '''Freya:''' So? As your goddess, you have to worship and give in to me!
--> '''Azrael:''' But... As your angel, you have to help and look after me, right?
--> '''Freya:''' ...Shut up, Azrael.
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*
-->'''Thor:''' Welcome, [[AccidentalMisnaming Ozwald]], to the Hall of the Myriad Might!
-->'''Oz:''' It's just 'Oz'.
-->'''Thor:''' ...are you sure? I could've sworn it was short for something...
-->'''Oz:''' It ''is'' short, for it is only two letters long!
-->'''Thor:''' ...and we're absolutely positive that it isn't just a nickname?
-->'''Oz:''' Believe me, Thor. I have a pretty good idea what my name is supposed to be.
-->'''Thor:''' ...right, of course. Of course! Haha! [[BlatantLies I was merely testing your worth!]] One who cannot even remember his own name is surely unfit to claim the power of Myriad Might! You have performed admirably, Ozwald.
-->'''Oz:''' Oz.
--> ''({{Beat}})''
-->'''Oz:''' ...so, the ceremony?
* Oz and Thor's dynamic in general.
* The first of many instances of LampshadeHanging and BreakingTheFourthWall.
-->'''Thor:''' Now, you - and the readers - may be wondering just what the Myriad Might is supposed to
** Any interactions he
-->'''Oz:''' Starting InMediasRes tends to induce such questions, I find.
* The final question in the Hall of the Myriad Might, and Oz's quickly-changing reaction to it. It begins when Thor asks him the other four questions, and Oz answers them all handily. Then...
-->'''Thor:''' Perhaps this last question will be the one that shakes you.
-->'''Oz:''' Oh, really? Challenge accepted.
-->'''Thor:''' I'm sure you're familiar with
-->'''Oz:''' [[OhCrap ...oh no]]. Can I take a different question? Pretty please, oh mighty God of Thunder?
-->'''Thor:''' You may not. May I ask why this is so distressing to you?
-->'''Oz:''' W-Well, it's just, you see...trolleys! They're my one weakness! Yes, you see, my goldfish, valiant hero that he was, was slain by a trolley [[HeroicSacrifice in a sacrifice to save my life]]! There are still some very poor memories, so no trollies!
* While Oz's summation on whether or not fighting is wrong is fairly sweet, his last sentence just reeks of self-righteousness to the point of hilarity.
-->'''Oz:''' If people weren't wrong every now and then, there'd be no meaning to being right!
* Oz's letter to Yuri, where it is abundantly clear that, despite what he says, he doesn't ''actually'' know who she is. Supporting this is that he only reveals himself after Thor gets her to say her name for him...and he ''still'' manages to mispronounce her last name.
* "Just call me Oz!" "...is that-" "No, it is ''not'' short for anything." One gets the sense that he gets asked that a lot.
!Chapter 1: Svafrlami
* Now that Yuri has seen Oz with his face uncovered, she stares at it for an uncomfortably long amount of time. Oz is the first to grow embarrassed at this, and the way she responds when he points it out makes it clear that she'd managed to get [[DistractedByTheSexy lost in the staring]].
* Oz casually admitting to Yuri that yes, he is buddies with the GodOfThunder, and her flabbergasted response.
* Svafrlami's overall dynamic with Oz:
** When Svafrlami creates a chair for Oz to sit on, it is described as uncomfortable, something that, given the rest of his treatment of Oz, was most certainly intentional.
** The first exchange between the two, taking place after the above, showcases Svafrlami's [[EvilIsPetty pettiness]] perfectly:
-->'''Oz:''' Now, I'd like to thank you for this ''[[IncrediblyLamePun golden]]'' opportunity.[[note]]Svafrlami's office is completely covered in the colour gold, something Oz has taken note of.[[/note]]
-->'''Svafrlami:''' Before I am forced to remove your chair privileges, let's talk business.
-->'''Svafrlami:''' Now, then, as I'm sure you understand, I can't simply take your word on this...
-->'''Oz:''' [[LampshadeHanging What of Yuri's word? Or Thor's, for that matter?]]
-->'''Svafrlami:''' You should know not to talk over me like that, Abendroth.
-->'''Oz:''' I apologise. But I was merely pointing something out.
-->'''Svafrlami:''' And ''I'' [[CardCarryingJerkass was merely disregarding it]]. Now, you'd better watch that tongue of yours, lest I ''disregard'' this entire farce.
* Oz correctly guesses that Svafrlami wishes to pull a UriahGambit. Svafrlami tries to deny this:
-->'''Oz:''' If I might chance a guess, I have reason to assume that you might give me a ridiculously difficult mission as an attempt at getting rid of me.
-->'''Svafrlami:''' And what reason could you possibly have for assuming that?
-->'''Oz:''' [[GenreSavvy Well, first things first, I am the protagonist here, and you're my superior]], who isn't even making [[DevilInPlainSight a token effort at hiding his disdain for me]]. I've read enough stories to see where this is going.
-->'''Svafrlami:''' You're being ridiculous as usual, Abendroth.
* Svafrlami's spin on the AsYouKnow trope - he couldn't care less that Oz already knows what he's expositing, simply choosing to condescend to him, and actively attacks him when he tries to assert that he does, in fact, know.
!Chapter 2: On Ivory Wings
* Thor's commentary on Oz's landing:
--> '''Thor:''' Nine out of ten! That landing was so good, it almost made me ignore how your ankles should be shattered!
* Thor acting as Oz's StraightMan
--> '''Thor:''' Look sharp!
--> '''Oz:''' [[ComicallyMissingThePoint Are these robes not sharp enough?]]
--> '''Thor:''' You know what I mean! You're being ambushed!
* The entire exchange between [[SmugSnake the robed mages]] and [[DeadpanSnarker Oz]]. Even they quickly get tired of his flippant attitude.
--> '''Mage 1:''' Just you? Is Odin truly so arrogant as to send a lone knight to deal with us?
--> '''Oz:''' Must you sound so disappointed?
--> '''Mage 2:''' Must ''you'' look so disappointin'? Standin' there with that dopey little grin like you're better than us?
--> '''Oz:''' I've never claimed to be better than you, I thought it went without saying.
* After Oz's first attempt to reason with the mages fails, his second, which is equally unsuccessful, boils down to him showing awareness that he's about to go up against a group of {{mooks}}, and thinks the ensuing battle scene isn't necessary because he's already battled Yuri onscreen.
--> '''Oz:''' Now, [[LampshadeHanging I've already been powerscaled]], so could you kindly give me the information I seek? I promise I'll let you go.
* After Oz takes Thor's advice not to wind up his enemies too much and tries referring to the enemies, the narration mentions him trying to find a respectful way to say "cannon fodder". He can't come up with anything nicer than 'opponents'.
* This exchange right before the fight:
--> '''Oz, holding his gun:''' If you won't make your introductions interesting, you can at least go out with a [[IncrediblyLamePun bang]].
--> '''Mage:''' ...[[LamePunReaction was that a]]-
--> ''(Cue [[BattleThemeMusic Those of Us Who Fight!]] as Oz opens fire mid-sentence)''
* While we as the reader know Oz isn't likely to follow through on this threat, the cheerful way he phrases this is still amusing:
--> '''Oz:''' Where is he? I'll let you go if you let me know. And if you don't, well...you ''are'' human, right?
--> '''Barrier Mage:''' Y-Yeah.
--> '''Oz:''' [[ImpliedDeathThreat You won't be for much longer!]]
!Chapter 3: Odin's Bane
* While this chapter is more serious than previous ones, there is still one moment of humour; Fenrir referring to the Hel's Angel mages as "cannon fodder", when Oz had specifically tried to avoid using that term in the previous one.
!Chapter 4: Seidr
* While Oz and Thor's discussion after the battle is mostly heartwarming, there is a bit of humour:
--> '''Oz:''' I wouldn't want to be attacked in this state, after all. That would surely throw me in for a lup-us!
--> '''Thor:''' [[LamePunReaction ...I've seen you come up with better material than that]]. Wolf puns should be rather low-hanging fruit.
--> '''Oz:''' Yes, I am [[{{Werewolf}} aware]].
--> '''Thor:''' ...was that-
--> '''Oz:''' But there's no time to delay. I've all but finished huffing and puffing. So...I suppose it's time for this pup to heel.
* Fenrir's initial reaction to being healed by Oz.
--> '''Fenrir:''' ''...so, you have defeated me...and yet, you heal me?''
--> '''Oz:''' Healed ''and'' heeled! You're welcome.
--> '''Fenrir:''' ''If you've spared me solely to gloat over my defeat, then please put me out of-''
--> '''Oz:''' No, wait, that wasn't my intention!
* Svafrlami returns, and he does so staring into a mirror while a knight who he has spoken to runs out in tears. We don't know ''exactly'' what happened, but apparently he [[KickTheDog brought up her mother in a cruel fashion]].
--> '''Durin:''' Uh...sir? You could've been nicer to her...
--> '''Svafrlami:''' [[CardCarryingJerkass Correct]].
* Oz's knocking on Svafrlami's door, making a pun based on the commander's name.
--> '''Oz:''' Sir-vafrlami! I return!
* Once Oz enters, he's evidently a little too happy for Svafrlami's tastes, so the latter tries to skewer him with projectile swords and spears, immediately killing his enthusiasm.
--> '''Oz:''' Have you finally dropped all pretences about tolerating my continued existence?
--> '''Svafrlami:''' [[BlatantLies I don't know what you mean.]]
* The moment where it becomes blatantly clear how petty Svafrlami truly is, complete with his signature [[SmugSmiler smug smirk]]. A VeryPunchableMan, indeed.
--> '''Svafrlami:''' ...you failed the mission, 'hero'.
--> '''Oz:''' I beg your pardon?
!Chapter 5: Meeting of Gods
* Though the second scene of the chapter is sad, the first is genuinely hilarious for one reason: [[{{Troll}} Loki]]. Appearing for only this scene, he makes his debut being an absolute ''hoot'', impressively trolling Thor and Odin and driving the former up the wall while the latter desperately tries to play peace-keeper.
**
* Before Chapter 3,
*** When Thor points out that this is not the case, Loki states that this makes perfect sense.
--> '''Loki:''' Ah, that'd explain why you're so interested, Mr. Alpha-Male-God-Who-''Definitely''-Isn't-Overcompensating.
** This exchange:
-->'''Thor:''' Loki, be serious for once!
--> '''Loki:''' But how can I be serious when I'm too busy joking?
** Later, when asked to cooperate, he begins [[BlatantLies blatantly lying]] about what the Hel's Angels truly are. First, he claims that under their helmets, they're actually barely-sentient horses who pose no threat (which contradicts everything known so far, since we and Thor know that the ones encountered so far are robed humans, and they have people in their ranks who can unseal Fenrir). Next, he says that they don't possess any
--> '''Loki:''' Never skip leg day, my blood brothers - you never know when it'll come in handy.
!Chapter 6: Witch Hunt
* When Svafrlami calls Oz out for being late, Oz simply takes it in stride, the
*
*
--> '''Svafrlami:''' Really, now? Can you also do sword swallowing, Abendroth? How about fire breathing? Or the globe of terror? Oh, and what of the knife dodging act?
--> '''Oz:''' ...I actually ''can'' dodge knives, but it's
* [[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Groose's Theme]] plays
* Until Chapter 3, Freya is not aware of
--> '''Svafrlami:''' Like I said - don't let your expectations get too high, or the
* Oz strikes up a conversation with Svafrlami mid-flight.
--> '''Oz:''' That was quite a speech, I must say.
--> '''Svafrlami:''' Did you come all the
--> '''Oz:''' If I don't talk to you, then I'll die of boredom before I even reach the Ruins!
--> '''Svafrlami''' ''(scoffing)'': That's truly all? You seem to be misunderstanding a few
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Disclaimer]]
* Really, the Disclaimer serves as a page-long EstablishingCharacterMoment for Lord Anonymous. We see
--> '''Oz:''' [[ITakeOffenseToThatLastOne I don't look foolish at all]].
--> '''Svafrlami:''' That moronic mask of yours says otherwise.
!Chapter 7: Ruins of Love
* Svafrlami immediately busts out the snark once he
--> '''Oz:''' Wow, this
--> '''Svafrlami:''' An excellent observation. Would you next like to explain where gold gets its name from?
* Once the
* Svafrlami announces that, as there are five entrances to the Lufe Ruins, the army will be split into five groups. His men respond accordingly:
--> "Oh my gosh, five?"
--> "That's one more than four, you know!"
--> "Hooray!"
* Once the counting is done, Oz notices something a little off:
--> '''Oz:''' Uh, Svafrlami...pardon me if my maths is off...But there only seems to be four groups.
--> '''Svafrlami:''' ''(stares at Oz for a few seconds before suddenly [[SmugSmiler smirking]] and pointing at him)'' Five.
* The men react to the reveal that Oz will be entering the fifth cave on his own, and Oz gets to understand why Svafrlami seems to hate them so much.
--> "Woah, what was that all about?"
--> "So, what, is he gonna do this
** His TakeThat to Literature/SwordArtOnline when describing what the LuckStat does.
** Threatening to sue anyone who steals
** Essentially begging the reader not to be repelled by the book's HurricaneOfPuns.
** What he specifically says when explaining
--> "Mini-Thor! Mini-Thor!"
--> '''Oz:''' ''(internally)'' ...no wonder he's so grumpy all the
* At the
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': Yeah, there's a lot
* One of
!Chapter 8: Fires of Love and Hate
* In Svafrlami's tunnel, the men he's taken with him decide to irritate him with complaints, slowly wearing at his patience as he tries to
-->
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue: The Second Cross War]]
* Iceaura snarks at the reason why it was called the 'Cross War'.
* "''Fuck'' the humans!"
* When Angrboda is telling Odin her reason for waging war (that Mani told her to), Odin's
* The narration informs of Svafrlami's thought process, and he suddenly starts thinking of how Oz fares by his lonesome.
--> ''"Hopefully, he'd gotten himself gored by those boars in a misguided attempt to spare them. Or a cat. That'd be funny."
* Hearing his men dying in a massive explosion, Svafrlami sees only a large cloud of smoke in their wake. He isn't
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue II: Freya, Goddess
--> '''Anwin:''' As a member of
* Iceaura
--> '''Svafrlami:''' [[SarcasmMode Oh, woe is
* Oz manages to get in a quip during
!Chapter 9: The Hero and the Fool
* As Svafrlami successfully rallies the Hunters against Oz, leading them to believe he's been possessed/seduced by the
* Oz assesses his odds against the
* The advert for Amazing Salt. Probably for how much of a BigLippedAlligatorMoment it is.
*
-->
* Oz starts his final combo against the last two knights by [[PutTheirHeadsTogether smashing their heads together]], Three-Stooges style.
* Even after facing down a StormOfBlades courtesy of Svafrlami, Oz still has it in him to make a pun:
-->
-->
** If anything, Thor probably set the precedent for Azazel's character.
*
--> '''Azrael''': Wait, why do I need a god to do that?
--> '''Iceaura''': Because, Azrael, it's needed to progress the plot. I will willingly shoot you in the face if you don't oblige.
!Chapter 10: Freya
* When
--> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
* In Azrael's rematch with the demon, it tells
-->
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter 1: The Battle Begins]]
* Azrael begins trying to look cool by smirking. Freya's response?
-->
* Azrael in general is a minor ButtMonkey in this chapter.
* Meeting Jotun Ymir.
--> '''Azrael:''' [[PunctuatedForEmphasis What. The Fuck. Is That?]]
--> '''Freya:''' Oh that? That's just a Jormugandr. They're assorted all over the place. Usually they only guard the Artifacts of Yggdrasil.
--> '''Azrael:''' But thank the Gods
--> '''Freya:''' Hey, do refrain from dropping F-bombs everywhere, OK? [[BreakingTheFourthWall Kids might be reading this.
-->
* The
--> '''Oz:''' But I don't know anything else. What are your ties to Svafrlami, for instance? And I don't think I got your name, either...
--> '''Witch:''' Promise not to get shocked?
--> '''Oz:''' I can promise nothing! ...but I can try.
--> '''Witch:''' That'll do. [[GodWasMyCopilot My name is
--> '''Oz:''' Freya...like the goddess, you mean? I must say, meeting you in these ruins is quite coincidental...
--> ''({{Beat}})''
--> '''Oz:''' ...[[LateToTheRealization ooooooh]].
*
!Chapter 11: Hel's Angels
* The narration describes the round table as "A perfectly mundane room that [[LampshadeHanging seemingly served no purpose but to
* Anwin wonders about the reason for
* An argument breaks out among the Angels, thanks to Anwin's failure to capture the witch:
-->
--> '''Aleron:''' You don't know that, so stop being an ass, will you?
--> '''Fafnir:''' Once Anwin stops making an ass of himself, perhaps I will consider it!
--> '''Anwin:''' WHY ARE WE ALL YELLING?
--> '''Fafnir:''' You! When will you learn your lesson and stop yammering about, you utter-
* Fafnir's sudden excitement at the prospect of causing more death and destruction across Midgard, only to just as quickly deflate when Ragnar tells him it isn't yet time.
* The next day, Anwin seems to have suddenly found himself in the Hall of the Myriad Might, having seemingly been kidnapped and brought here by a bright light after getting ready for the morning.
--> '''Anwin:''' Well, there's one conclusion to be drawn here...This is definitely not my bedroom.
* "Language! I swear, all you non-Aesir are so [[HypocriticalHumor fucking vulgar]]!"
* When Anwin calls Sunna "Sunny", she insists that it's "Sunn''a'', with an 'a'." The next time he refers to her, he calls her "[[ExactWords Aunna]]".
* Anwin's flatly surprised reaction to learning that he has to do a quiz to get the power of Myriad Might.
* Sunna's warning to Anwin that the questions in the quiz should be answered truthfully:
--> '''Sunna:''' Now, for the questions! Keep in mind that if you lie, I'm gonna come in there personally and rip your hair out!
--> '''Anwin:''' Couldn't even go for a bigger threat, eh? C'mon, that was weaksauce! At least threaten to [[GroinAttack rip my nuts off]] or something!
--> '''Sunna:''' You'd like that, wouldn't you?
* When Anwin declares he'd willingly give his life for the sake of someone he loves, Sunna, realising he's being completely genuine despite this being a classic answer, and comments that his response is unique. "And corny, like, completely unironically."
* This bit of narration: "Anwin shrugged, looking back to the ground, and as he watched his feet moving as he walked, he began to wonder [[NonSequitur if big clown shoes would be at all a good addition to his aesthetic]]. Probably not."
* While observing the portrait at the end of the Hall isn't getting any closer even as he keeps walking, Anwin starts walking backwards, and then starts sprinting, just to see what it does. It doesn't budge.
* Anwin responds to the fourth question and gives his elaboration as follows:
'''Anwin:''' [[WellIntentionedExtremist If you're trying to make the
!Chapter 12: Nefarious Plans
* Oz being so darned casual about the fact that Svafrlami tried to murder him five days ago.
--> '''Svafrlami:''' So, you're alive...
--> '''Oz:''' No thanks to you. Good day to you, Svafrlami.
* Oz wakes up to learn that not only has Freya moved into his house, but she created a whole new bedroom next to his that he's more than certain wasn't there beforehand.
--> '''Oz:''' I don't mean to upset, Freya, but I can say with a reasonable level of confidence that this
** Then, she leaves without doing anything
--> '''Freya:''' Oh, this? I'm a sex goddess, so [[MundaneUtility bedrooms are an important part of my domain]]. This was a piece of cake.
!Chapter 13: The Ancient Castle
* When
* In Oz and Yuri's conversation, Oz is completely nonchalant about what happened since their last meeting:
--> '''Yuri:''' Did you get the promotion?
--> '''Oz:''' No, I got fired. I hope you have a nice day, though!
--> '''Yuri:''' Wait...you got fired? ...why?
--> '''Oz:''' Well, let's just say Svafrlami and I had a falling out. But I assure you, I'm doing fine.
--> '''Yuri:''' I...can appeal for you to
-->
-->
* While flying, Freya takes note of Oz's ColorMotif, and asks if green is his favourite colour, hoping to make some small
-->
--> Azrael: What an idiot.
* The battle against Ymir's false ending, where Azrael defeats him...
--> '''Azrael:''' [[OhCrap No, this is not happening.]] '''This is not happening'''!
* Azrael's conversation with Freya after
--> '''Freya:'''
-->
--> '''Freya (angrily):''' Hey! You know, I don't ''have'' to help you!
--> '''Azrael:''' ...Yes. Yes you fucking do.
--> '''Freya:'''
--> '''Oz:''' Oh, Freya, I don't mean to offend you. You're the most beautiful woman I've ever met, certainly! [[BlasphemousBoast But I am no woman]].
* Freya declares the mission a honeymoon, much to Oz's confusion. She explains that it's essentially one, since it's a commemoration of their union as Patron and Guest. Oz seems to consider this, then remembers the closest thing he's ever had to a Patron before this was [[ParentalSubstitute Thor].
--> '''Oz:''' I...never thought to look at it like that. [[BrainBleach So I shall not start now]].
* Oz reacts with surprise to learning that the Hel's Angels who have invaded Ine Castle are literal clowns. Freya points out that he wears a theatre mask when fighting, so he's not really one to talk.
* The Hel's Angel clowns guarding the entrance tell Oz their conditions for allowing him to enter the castle and telling him Anwin's location:
--> '''Biff:''' If you wanna know, you'll have to
-->
-->
* Oz wins the fight by grabbing Chip mid-slash and
* The very fact that Oz stays true to the spirit of the "game", by making sure to land the finishing blow on each clown with knives.
!Chapter 14: Ine Circus
* The first thing Oz notices upon entering the tower is a mess of kaleidoscopic bouncy balls on the floor, for some reason.
* As he heads up to the first floor, Oz, ever the LargeHam, decides to do a bit, much to Freya's confusion. Though it veers into Heartwarming and TearJerker when he admits he and Anwin used to do bits like that back in
-->
--> '''Freya:''' ...
[[/folder]]
* Oz's exasperation at the notion that [[HeIsNotMyBoyfriend he and Anwin were dating]] - even if he doesn't explicitly deny it.
--> '''Oz:''' Why does everyone think that? He was a friend. The rest is up to you.
--> '''Freya:''' Are you sure you want to leave that to someone like me? There's no telling what ''I'' could dream up.
--> '''Oz:''' Think whatever you want, just as long as no feet are involved.
* Oz gets the attention of the invisible clowns in the room by announcing that he knows people are there. Unfortunately for him, this makes them panic enough to start tossing the bouncy balls at him, causing them to ricochet everywhere and fill the room with their bouncing - even when they hit Oz, they continue to ricochet, seemingly not losing even a bit of momentum. This situation causes Oz to lament that the operation is going "[[IncrediblyLamePun balls-up]]" already.
--> '''Narration:''' You must understand that I simply am not a man who exaggerates - when I say "bouncy ball", I damn well mean a bouncy ball.
* When Oz explains his mask's effects - nothing supernatural, it just makes him feel bigger and stronger - Freya points out that it's like a SecurityBlanket. Evidently embarrassed by this comparison, Oz says this:
--> '''Oz:''' Don't be silly, Freya, it's a mask.
!Chapter 15: A Plaintive Performance
* The chapter opens up on a conversation between Anwin and Aleron, where the former is whining about his restricted options of {{mooks}}.
--> '''Anwin:''' Man, doesn't it suck that we're only allowed to command a single type of minion each? And I got stuck with clowns, of all things!
--> '''Aleron:''' Well, you ''are'' a clown yourself! 'Lead what you know' or something like that!
--> '''Anwin:''' It just isn't fair, man. You know it's not! I've got clowns, you've got fencers, and Fafnir gets fucking dragons! Where are ''my'' dragons, huh?
* Anwin learns that Fafnir and Aleron had a bet going on regarding whether Anwin or Aleron would be thwarted first. Much to both of their chagrin (because Aleron voted on herself), Anwin currently being attacked means Aleron owes Fafnir thirty Voids.
* Anwin referring to himself as the "uber-clown". The narration follows suit later on.
* The renovations that Anwin has done to the throne room; random splashes of orange paint, more bouncy balls, and a ''disco ball'' in addition to the throne and old paintings. Freya thinks it's an identity crisis, but Oz loves it.
** Oz mentally noting that he's confident that Anwin is in here because there's only one person as theatrical as Oz himself is.
* Once they're thoroughly convinced that they're real, Oz and Anwin decide to commemorate their reunion with a pun-off, of all things.
--> '''Anwin:''' You think the disco ball might be a bit much, though?
--> '''Oz:''' Not at all! This place wouldn't quite be complete without it! You've truly 'dance-formed' this place into your own personal lair.
--> '''Anwin:''' Truly, I do a job appreciated by few. I wasn't expecting you to ''swing'' by, though.
--> '''Oz:''' Well, Ine Castle is all the ''jazz'' lately. I wanted to see what was up with it. It was filled to the brim with fellow comedians like myself, so it was a bit of a ''hustle'' to get this far.
--> '''Anwin:''' Oh, and how was the performance? I choreographed everything to make sure the audience had one hell of a show.
--> '''Oz:''' Oh, it was hell, alright.
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[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder: In General]]
* Azazel in general. He's HotBlooded, [[LargeHam hammy]], and ditzy, leading to a lot of humour.
** Any interactions he has with resident StraightMan Azrael.
** Whenever someone pushes their shared BerserkButton. Don't you dare call them 'small fry'.
* Before Chapter 3, any time Freya called Azrael out for breaking the fourth wall.
* Baldur, the godly {{Troll}}.
* Azazel and Uriel's rivalry. Azazel also engages in a SiblingRivalry with Azrael, but it's mostly one sided.
* [[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Groose's Theme]] plays a ''lot''. What makes this funny is that the theme sounds like a theme for 'ya dun goofed' moments.
* Until Chapter 3, Freya is not aware of the Fourth Wall. Azrael, on the other hand, is. This leads to a few awkward moments.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Disclaimer]]
* Really, the Disclaimer serves as a page-long EstablishingCharacterMoment for Lord Anonymous. We see that he is a major DeadpanSnarker just from reading this chapter. To quote someone in the comments "I'm already loving this book and it hasn't even started yet."
Some particular gems include:
** His TakeThat to LightNovel/SwordArtOnline when describing what the LuckStat does.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': For example, in Final Fantasy, it increases critical hit ratio. In Gun Gale Online, it's the filler stat to end all filler stats and so does jack shit.
** Threatening to sue anyone who steals his characters. You can imagine how ''dead'' his voice would sound when saying it.
** Essentially begging the reader not to be repelled by the book's HurricaneOfPuns.
** What he specifically says when explaining all the profanity in the book.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': Yeah, there's a lot of fucking swear words in this book. If you still want to read it, then go ahead. I'm just warning you now so that you don't sue me later for being nasty to your 5 year old kid named Charlie who reads this book and tells mummy about all the naughty words in this book.
* One of the last things he says, when he describes how he tries to be accurate to the actual Norse Mythology.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': I try to stay accurate to Norse Mythology, and so I'm keeping to the facts. [[CrossesTheLineTwice I swear I will stab myself in the balls with a mouldy baseball if I get it wrong]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue: The Second Cross War]]
* Iceaura snarks at the reason why it was called the 'Cross War'.
* "''Fuck'' the humans!"
* When Angrboda is telling Odin her reason for waging war (that Mani told her to), Odin's only response is that Mani is an idiot. Reading on lets you know that Odin isn't wrong in the slightest.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue II: Freya, Goddess of Love]]
* Iceaura is probably at his snarkiest during this chapter. For instance, he's the first one to point out how cheesy the scene is where Thor gives Azrael his name.
* The advert for Amazing Salt. Probably for how much of a BigLippedAlligatorMoment it is.
*
--> '''Thor:''' Do you think you're up for it?
--> '''Azrael:''' Maybe... I'm not sure.
--> '''Thor:''' Perfect! Then we'll be off tomorrow.
** If anything, Thor probably set the precedent for Azazel's character.
* This:
--> '''Azrael''': Wait, why do I need a god to do that?
--> '''Iceaura''': Because, Azrael, it's needed to progress the plot. I will willingly shoot you in the face if you don't oblige.
* When Azrael [[EyeScream slashes the demon's eye out]], it shouts in the hammiest way possible. This below is ripped right from the book.
--> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
* In Azrael's rematch with the demon, it tells him that he's not the hero of this book, because he's not an InvincibleHero. It then suggests he goes home and plays [[Manga/DragonBallZ Dragon Ball X]]. Azrael responds by saying that he'd rather play [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil President Evil]], and goes on to list all the [[NightmareFetishist gruesome things]] about it, all with [[DissonantSerenity a bright smile on his face]].
--> '''Demon''': You might be more sick than any demon I've ever met. Fuck. You.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter 1: The Battle Begins]]
* Azrael begins trying to look cool by smirking. Freya's response?
--> '''Freya:''' Why are you smirking like that? You look like a loser pretending to be a badass.
* Azrael in general is a minor ButtMonkey in this chapter.
* Meeting Jotun Ymir.
--> '''Azrael:''' [[PunctuatedForEmphasis What. The Fuck. Is That?]]
--> '''Freya:''' Oh that? That's just a Jormugandr. They're assorted all over the place. Usually they only guard the Artifacts of Yggdrasil.
--> '''Azrael:''' But thank the Gods that I don't have to fight it, right? Right? ... Oh. Fuck.
--> '''Freya:''' Hey, do refrain from dropping F-bombs everywhere, OK? [[BreakingTheFourthWall Kids might be reading this.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' U-um, sorry. But what happened to this ''not'' being a story?
* The fact that Hel's {{Leitmotif}} is Carl Orff's 'O Fortuna'.
* The first meeting with Hel. Between Azrael's SkewedPriorities over what to be pissed at Hel for (calling him a small fry, instead of, you know, ''starting a war'', to Hel displaying a bit of a DeadpanSnarker attitude towards the hero.
--> '''Hel:''' I've received word that you're the protagonist of this story. So far, I'm unimpressed.
** Then, she leaves without doing anything to stop him from defeating her troops. [[SarcasmMode Villain of the year, everyone]].
--> '''Freya:''' When Azrael's strong enough, he'll send you to Hell!
--> '''Azrael:''' Freya, she already comes from Hell. [[LampshadeHanging Also, Hel, why are you SPARING me?]]
--> '''Hel:''' [[VillainBall Because I have plans for you, small fry.]] [[MoodWhiplash Now, I've got infantry to murder, so I'll see you later.]]
--> (Hel leaves)
--> Azrael: What an idiot.
* The battle against Ymir's false ending, where Azrael defeats him... and [[TurnsRed he comes back with a maxed out Physical Attack.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' [[OhCrap No, this is not happening.]] '''This is not happening'''!
* Azrael's conversation with Freya after the fight against Ymir.
--> '''Freya:''' You know, you're a lot more powerful than I thought you were.
--> '''Azrael:''' Thanks! But... Should I really be hearing this from someone who I recently beat?
--> '''Freya (angrily):''' Hey! You know, I don't ''have'' to help you!
--> '''Azrael:''' ...Yes. Yes you fucking do.
--> '''Freya:''' Well then, you have to respect me!
--> '''Azrael:''' Before you go on about respect, remember that every conflict that we've had so far has been instigated by you.
--> '''Freya:''' So? As your goddess, you have to worship and give in to me!
--> '''Azrael:''' But... As your angel, you have to help and look after me, right?
--> '''Freya:''' ...Shut up, Azrael.
[[/folder]]
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder: In General]]
* Azazel in general. He's HotBlooded, [[LargeHam hammy]], and ditzy, leading to a lot of humour.
** Any interactions he has with resident StraightMan Azrael.
** Whenever someone pushes their shared BerserkButton. Don't you dare call them 'small fry'.
* Before Chapter 3, any time Freya called Azrael out for breaking the fourth wall.
* Baldur, the godly {{Troll}}.
* Azazel and Uriel's rivalry. Azazel also engages in a SiblingRivalry with Azrael, but it's mostly one sided.
* [[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Groose's Theme]] plays a ''lot''. What makes this funny is that the theme sounds like a theme for 'ya dun goofed' moments.
* Until Chapter 3, Freya is not aware of the Fourth Wall. Azrael, on the other hand, is. This leads to a few awkward moments.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Disclaimer]]
* Really, the Disclaimer serves as a page-long EstablishingCharacterMoment for Lord Anonymous. We see that he is a major DeadpanSnarker just from reading this chapter. To quote someone in the comments "I'm already loving this book and it hasn't even started yet."
Some particular gems include:
** His TakeThat to LightNovel/SwordArtOnline when describing what the LuckStat does.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': For example, in Final Fantasy, it increases critical hit ratio. In Gun Gale Online, it's the filler stat to end all filler stats and so does jack shit.
** Threatening to sue anyone who steals his characters. You can imagine how ''dead'' his voice would sound when saying it.
** Essentially begging the reader not to be repelled by the book's HurricaneOfPuns.
** What he specifically says when explaining all the profanity in the book.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': Yeah, there's a lot of fucking swear words in this book. If you still want to read it, then go ahead. I'm just warning you now so that you don't sue me later for being nasty to your 5 year old kid named Charlie who reads this book and tells mummy about all the naughty words in this book.
* One of the last things he says, when he describes how he tries to be accurate to the actual Norse Mythology.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': I try to stay accurate to Norse Mythology, and so I'm keeping to the facts. [[CrossesTheLineTwice I swear I will stab myself in the balls with a mouldy baseball if I get it wrong]].
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue: The Second Cross War]]
* Iceaura snarks at the reason why it was called the 'Cross War'.
* "''Fuck'' the humans!"
* When Angrboda is telling Odin her reason for waging war (that Mani told her to), Odin's only response is that Mani is an idiot. Reading on lets you know that Odin isn't wrong in the slightest.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Prologue II: Freya, Goddess of Love]]
* Iceaura is probably at his snarkiest during this chapter. For instance, he's the first one to point out how cheesy the scene is where Thor gives Azrael his name.
* The advert for Amazing Salt. Probably for how much of a BigLippedAlligatorMoment it is.
*
--> '''Thor:''' Do you think you're up for it?
--> '''Azrael:''' Maybe... I'm not sure.
--> '''Thor:''' Perfect! Then we'll be off tomorrow.
** If anything, Thor probably set the precedent for Azazel's character.
* This:
--> '''Azrael''': Wait, why do I need a god to do that?
--> '''Iceaura''': Because, Azrael, it's needed to progress the plot. I will willingly shoot you in the face if you don't oblige.
* When Azrael [[EyeScream slashes the demon's eye out]], it shouts in the hammiest way possible. This below is ripped right from the book.
--> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
* In Azrael's rematch with the demon, it tells him that he's not the hero of this book, because he's not an InvincibleHero. It then suggests he goes home and plays [[Manga/DragonBallZ Dragon Ball X]]. Azrael responds by saying that he'd rather play [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil President Evil]], and goes on to list all the [[NightmareFetishist gruesome things]] about it, all with [[DissonantSerenity a bright smile on his face]].
--> '''Demon''': You might be more sick than any demon I've ever met. Fuck. You.
[[/folder]]
[[folder: Chapter 1: The Battle Begins]]
* Azrael begins trying to look cool by smirking. Freya's response?
--> '''Freya:''' Why are you smirking like that? You look like a loser pretending to be a badass.
* Azrael in general is a minor ButtMonkey in this chapter.
* Meeting Jotun Ymir.
--> '''Azrael:''' [[PunctuatedForEmphasis What. The Fuck. Is That?]]
--> '''Freya:''' Oh that? That's just a Jormugandr. They're assorted all over the place. Usually they only guard the Artifacts of Yggdrasil.
--> '''Azrael:''' But thank the Gods that I don't have to fight it, right? Right? ... Oh. Fuck.
--> '''Freya:''' Hey, do refrain from dropping F-bombs everywhere, OK? [[BreakingTheFourthWall Kids might be reading this.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' U-um, sorry. But what happened to this ''not'' being a story?
* The fact that Hel's {{Leitmotif}} is Carl Orff's 'O Fortuna'.
* The first meeting with Hel. Between Azrael's SkewedPriorities over what to be pissed at Hel for (calling him a small fry, instead of, you know, ''starting a war'', to Hel displaying a bit of a DeadpanSnarker attitude towards the hero.
--> '''Hel:''' I've received word that you're the protagonist of this story. So far, I'm unimpressed.
** Then, she leaves without doing anything to stop him from defeating her troops. [[SarcasmMode Villain of the year, everyone]].
--> '''Freya:''' When Azrael's strong enough, he'll send you to Hell!
--> '''Azrael:''' Freya, she already comes from Hell. [[LampshadeHanging Also, Hel, why are you SPARING me?]]
--> '''Hel:''' [[VillainBall Because I have plans for you, small fry.]] [[MoodWhiplash Now, I've got infantry to murder, so I'll see you later.]]
--> (Hel leaves)
--> Azrael: What an idiot.
* The battle against Ymir's false ending, where Azrael defeats him... and [[TurnsRed he comes back with a maxed out Physical Attack.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' [[OhCrap No, this is not happening.]] '''This is not happening'''!
* Azrael's conversation with Freya after the fight against Ymir.
--> '''Freya:''' You know, you're a lot more powerful than I thought you were.
--> '''Azrael:''' Thanks! But... Should I really be hearing this from someone who I recently beat?
--> '''Freya (angrily):''' Hey! You know, I don't ''have'' to help you!
--> '''Azrael:''' ...Yes. Yes you fucking do.
--> '''Freya:''' Well then, you have to respect me!
--> '''Azrael:''' Before you go on about respect, remember that every conflict that we've had so far has been instigated by you.
--> '''Freya:''' So? As your goddess, you have to worship and give in to me!
--> '''Azrael:''' But... As your angel, you have to help and look after me, right?
--> '''Freya:''' ...Shut up, Azrael.
[[/folder]]
to:
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder: In General]]
* Azazel in general. He's HotBlooded, [[LargeHam hammy]], and ditzy, leading to a lot of humour.
** Any interactions he has with resident StraightMan Azrael.
** Whenever someone pushes their shared BerserkButton. Don't you dare call them 'small fry'.
* Before Chapter 3, any time Freya called Azrael out for breaking the fourth wall.
* Baldur, the godly {{Troll}}.
* Azazel and Uriel's rivalry. Azazel also engages in a SiblingRivalry with Azrael, but it's mostly one sided.
* [[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Groose's Theme]] plays a ''lot''. What makes this funny is that the theme sounds like a theme for 'ya dun goofed' moments.
* Until Chapter 3, Freya is not aware of the Fourth Wall. Azrael, on the other hand, is. This leads to a few awkward moments.
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[[folder: Disclaimer]]
* Really, the Disclaimer serves as a page-long EstablishingCharacterMoment for Lord Anonymous. We see that he is a major DeadpanSnarker just from reading this chapter. To quote someone in the comments "I'm already loving this book and it hasn't even started yet."
Some particular gems include:
** His TakeThat to LightNovel/SwordArtOnline when describing what the LuckStat does.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': For example, in Final Fantasy, it increases critical hit ratio. In Gun Gale Online, it's the filler stat to end all filler stats and so does jack shit.
** Threatening to sue anyone who steals his characters. You can imagine how ''dead'' his voice would sound when saying it.
** Essentially begging the reader not to
** What he specifically says when explaining all the profanity in the book.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': Yeah, there's a lot of fucking swear words in this book. If you still want to read it, then go ahead. I'm just warning you now so that you don't sue me later for being nasty to your 5 year old kid named Charlie who reads this book and tells mummy about all the naughty words in this book.
* One of the last things he says, when he describes how he tries to be accurate to the actual Norse Mythology.
--> '''Lord Anonymous''': I try to stay accurate to Norse Mythology, and so I'm keeping to the facts. [[CrossesTheLineTwice I swear I will stab myself in the balls with a mouldy baseball if I get it wrong]].
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[[folder: Prologue: The Second Cross War]]
* Iceaura snarks at the reason why it was called the 'Cross War'.
* "''Fuck'' the humans!"
* When Angrboda is telling Odin her reason for waging war (that Mani told her to), Odin's only response is that Mani is an idiot. Reading on lets you know that Odin isn't wrong in the slightest.
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[[folder: Prologue II: Freya, Goddess of Love]]
* Iceaura is probably at his snarkiest during this chapter. For instance, he's the first one to point out how cheesy the scene is where Thor gives Azrael his name.
* The advert for Amazing Salt. Probably for how much of a BigLippedAlligatorMoment it is.
*
--> '''Thor:''' Do you think you're up for it?
--> '''Azrael:''' Maybe... I'm not sure.
--> '''Thor:''' Perfect! Then we'll be off tomorrow.
** If anything, Thor probably set the precedent for Azazel's character.
* This:
--> '''Azrael''': Wait, why do I need a god to do that?
--> '''Iceaura''': Because, Azrael, it's needed to progress the plot. I will willingly shoot you in the face if you don't oblige.
* When Azrael [[EyeScream slashes the demon's eye out]], it shouts in the hammiest way possible. This below is ripped right from the book.
--> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
* In Azrael's rematch with the demon, it tells him that he's not the hero of this book, because he's not an InvincibleHero. It then suggests he goes home and plays [[Manga/DragonBallZ Dragon Ball X]]. Azrael responds by saying that he'd rather play [[VideoGame/ResidentEvil President Evil]], and goes on to list all the [[NightmareFetishist gruesome things]] about it, all with [[DissonantSerenity a bright smile on his face]].
--> '''Demon''': You might be more sick than any demon I've ever met. Fuck. You.
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[[folder: Chapter 1: The Battle Begins]]
* Azrael begins trying to look cool by smirking. Freya's response?
--> '''Freya:''' Why are you smirking like that? You look like a loser pretending to be a badass.
* Azrael in general is a minor ButtMonkey in this chapter.
* Meeting Jotun Ymir.
--> '''Azrael:''' [[PunctuatedForEmphasis What. The Fuck. Is That?]]
--> '''Freya:''' Oh that? That's just a Jormugandr. They're assorted all over the place. Usually they only guard the Artifacts of Yggdrasil.
--> '''Azrael:''' But thank the Gods that I don't have to fight it, right? Right? ... Oh. Fuck.
--> '''Freya:''' Hey, do refrain from dropping F-bombs everywhere, OK? [[BreakingTheFourthWall Kids might be reading this.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' U-um, sorry. But what happened to this ''not'' being a story?
* The fact that Hel's {{Leitmotif}} is Carl Orff's 'O Fortuna'.
* The first meeting with Hel. Between Azrael's SkewedPriorities over what to be pissed at Hel for (calling him a small fry, instead of, you know, ''starting a war'', to Hel displaying a bit of a DeadpanSnarker attitude towards the hero.
--> '''Hel:''' I've received word that you're the protagonist of this story. So far, I'm unimpressed.
** Then, she leaves without doing anything to stop him from defeating her troops. [[SarcasmMode Villain of the year, everyone]].
--> '''Freya:''' When Azrael's strong enough, he'll send you to Hell!
--> '''Azrael:''' Freya, she already comes from Hell. [[LampshadeHanging Also, Hel, why are you SPARING me?]]
--> '''Hel:''' [[VillainBall Because I have plans for you, small fry.]] [[MoodWhiplash Now, I've got infantry to murder, so I'll see you later.]]
--> (Hel leaves)
--> Azrael: What an idiot.
* The battle against Ymir's false ending, where Azrael defeats him... and [[TurnsRed he comes back with a maxed out Physical Attack.]]
--> '''Azrael:''' [[OhCrap No, this is not happening.]] '''This is not happening'''!
* Azrael's conversation with Freya after the fight against Ymir.
--> '''Freya:''' You know, you're a lot more powerful than I thought you were.
--> '''Azrael:''' Thanks! But... Should I really be hearing this from someone who I recently beat?
--> '''Freya (angrily):''' Hey! You know, I don't ''have'' to help you!
--> '''Azrael:''' ...Yes. Yes you fucking do.
--> '''Freya:''' Well then, you have to respect me!
--> '''Azrael:''' Before you go on about respect, remember that every conflict that we've had so far has been instigated by you.
--> '''Freya:''' So? As your goddess, you have to worship and give in to me!
--> '''Azrael:''' But... As your angel, you have to help and look after me, right?
--> '''Freya:''' ...Shut up, Azrael.
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