Legion Ráðgríðr
Legion Ráðgríðr (LGラーズグリーズ), informally and more commonly known as "Team Hitotsuyanagi", is a legion at Yurigaoka Girls' Academy. It was formed by Hitotsuyanagi Riri, its current captain. As it includes two Lilies who were formerly members of the first-generation Legion Álfheimr (Shirai Yuyu and Yoshimura Thi Mai), it is considered one of the successor legions to the original Álfheimr.
The Lilies of Team Hitotsuyanagi are the main characters of Assault Lily: Bouquet, key characters in the "ensemble" stage plays starting with League of Gardens, and one of the three legions which Assault Lily: Last Bullet focuses on.
History
[edit | edit source]Team Hitotsuyanagi owes its existence to Riri's decision to become a Lily and enroll in Yurigaoka in early 2052, determined to make Shirai Yuyu her Schutzengel.
Anime/game
[edit | edit source]In Assault Lily: Bouquet, Yuyu initially refused to take Riri on as her Schild, but agreed to do so after being persuaded by Kaede Johan Nouvel, mentioning in private that Riri "wouldn't understand otherwise" and expressing the hope that she would regret the decision. She later ordered Riri to gather members for a legion, as doing so would make her "act more like a proper Lily." Yuyu was not expecting Riri to be able to recruit the minimum roster of nine people, but thought failing to do so might be a good experience for her.
Riri surprised Yuyu by eventually finding all seven of the other Lilies needed for them to form a legion. This legion became Team Hitotsuyanagi.
Last Bullet
[edit | edit source]Main Story, Chapter 1
[edit | edit source]I'm probably a much more immature leader than you are, Kazuha-san. No, even as a Lily, I still lack both the strength and the experience I need.
But, there are people who support me and push me forward. The strength they give me is what makes me strong!
That's why, Kazuha-san... Even though we belong to different legions, I want to be a source of strength for you. In return, if you would lend me your strength as well... it would make me very happy!—Hitotsuyanagi Riri, Legions, Assemble, scene 8-2
Team Hitotsuyanagi is assigned a mission to rescue an expedition of Lilies from Herensuge Girls' Academy. During the operation, they encounter LG Hervör, who had defied Herensuge High Command to launch their own rescue effort. The two legions join forces against a mutated HUGE, but despite their cooperation, the HUGE manages to escape. Later, while preparing for the Yurigaoka Green Fair, they befriend LG Gran Eple from Kamba Girls' High School for the Fine Arts. Determined to eliminate the threat, Mashima Moyu organizes joint training among the three legions, which ultimately leads to a successful extermination of the forementioned mutated HUGE.
In recognition of their victory, the three legions are invited to the West Tokyo Defense Plan Conference several weeks later. Team Hitotsuyanagi uses their downtime to explore Herensuge and Kamba alongside local Lilies. However, while the groups are separated, the Area Defense around Shinjuku suddenly collapses. Rushing to regroup, the Lilies battle HUGE and rescue civilians along the way. Once reunited, they reorganized into legions, then divide into three routes to intercept three newly reported mutated HUGEs. Although Team Hitotsuyanagi does not locate their initial target, they link up with LG Hervör to destroy one of the mutated HUGEs before rushing to assist LG Gran Eple in their ongoing battle.
Don't you dare say this is the "end," okay? Because after this, Gran Eple's... no, our battle will continue.
...This time, I will protect everyone. Takane-chan... and all of my precious comrades...
Everyone, lend me your strength! As Gran Eple, we are going to take this enemy down...!!—Kon Kanaho, Incubating Catastrophe, scene 1-6
LG Gran Eple engages one of the three mutated HUGEs during their combat, quickly discovering its ability to adapt and learn from their attacks. Although the legion manages to strike the creature down using feints, the HUGE summons reinforcements before expiring. A second HUGE of the same type arrives and consumes its fallen comrade, merging into a Large-class in size but with superior firepower and intelligence. Gran Eple attempts a Neunwelt tactic, but the attack is neutralized by a Magi-Reflector, leaving the Legion in a desperate position.
As they struggle to secure a retreat route, Team Hitotsuyanagi and LG Hervör arrive to provide reinforcements. Futagawa Fumi suggests utilizing wave attacks to prevent the creature from adapting to their patterns. Overwhelmed by the assault, the heavily damaged HUGE retreats to the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, encasing itself in a protective cocoon.
To destroy the cocoon before the HUGE can finish incubating, the three legions execute a Neunwelt tactic. However, the Magisphere remains hindered by the Magi-Reflector just as the HUGE completes its metamorphosis. Faced with this crisis, Hitotsuyanagi Riri activates her Rare Skill, Charisma, to maintain the battle; The skill's output reaches an abnormal level. However, a powerful beam from the HUGE interrupts the fight before it can be decided, leaving the battlefield in total chaos.
Team Hitotsuyanagi, Hervör, and Gran Eple. The strength of our three legions has united as one...
This is Laplace... the Rare Skill that creates miracles!
It's a power meant to connect me with the precious people I trust... with all of you. By turning our feelings into strength, we will move forward into the future!—Hitotsuyanagi Riri, Our Bonds a Bullet Leading to the Future, scene 3-3
Members of Team Hitotsuyanagi, LG Hervör, and LG Gran Eple gradually awaken in the hospital. While some immediately return to the frontline, the forces convene once Hitotsuyanagi Riri regains consciousness to formulate a strategy against Evolve—the official designation for the mutated HUGE occupying the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. They resolve to execute an unprecedented Neunwelt tactic utilizing all 19 Lilies across the three legions, pinning their hopes on Riri awakening the power of Laplace.
The Lilies march on the building via the most direct route, supported along the way by inspired Herensuge Lilies. Just as they arrive, Evolve fires another devastating beam, destroying the area around Shinjuku Station and obliterating the frontline command. High Command orders an immediate retreat. With another blast imminent and the legions in grave danger, Riri deliberately activates her Rare Skill.
Recalling a past discussion among the three legion captains about their duty to protect, Riri resolves to stand her ground and defend everyone. This unwavering determination successfully triggers Laplace. Empowered by Riri's awakening, the 19-Lily Neunwelt tactic begins. Channeling the combined feelings and Magi of every participant, the three captains deliver a synchronized Finish Shot, finally bringing the battle to an end.
Half a month later, an official assessment of Riri's Rare Skill concludes with no confirmed signs of Laplace. Despite the lingering mystery, the three Legions reunite at the hot springs of Yurigaoka, reaffirming their shared bonds and resolution.
Main Story, Chapter 8
[edit | edit source]Hayakawa Yahiro and Tominaga Shin joined Team Hitotsuyanagi as reserve members in this story chapter.
Stage plays
[edit | edit source]In Assault Lily: League of Gardens, when Riri asked Yuyu to be her Schutzengel, Yuyu angrily told Riri that she wasn't someone Riri ought to admire and if Riri stayed close to her she'd only regret it. Later, Yoshimura Thi Mai approached Riri and suggested that she form a legion, as it would be good for Yuyu to be in one. Riri had recruited six other Lilies for this unofficial legion by the time she decided to go to Shimokitazawa in pursuit of Ando Tazusa; Yuyu also accompanied them.
After the battle in Shimokitazawa, Yuyu agreed to take the Schutzengel's Oath with Riri and join the legion, which was then officially established as Legion Ráðgríðr.
In Full Bloom, these events were altered slightly and rearranged: Riri and her friends rescued Tazusa from a battlefield in Ebina, not Shimokitazawa, and returned to Yurigaoka afterwards. The other Lilies later accompanied Yuyu to Shimokitazawa when she went there to aid Fukuyama Jeanne Sachie in battle.
Trivia
[edit | edit source]- Ráðgríðr (pronounced approximately 'Rathgrith') is the name of a valkyrie, and means either "council-truce" or "the bossy" in Old Norse.
- The name "Legion Ráðgríðr" is normally only used by the Garden itself on formal occasions[3].
References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ Official sources have used both the romanizations Razgriz and Radgrid.
- ↑ @assault_lily twitter, April 5, 2021. "Q: if 1yanagi squad is to be ranked, how would Foomy predict the legion rank" "A: maybe AA or AAA". Translation by Hắc.
- ↑ @assault_lily twitter, March 25, 2021. "Q: formally Hitotsuyanagi Squad is called LG Raðgrið, but are there any cases when they're called such" "A: in occasions such as ceremonies and on medal awarding events" Translation by Hắc.
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