Record of Ragnarok, Divine Intervention: Chapter 94, Rise of the Man in Black.

Moscow, 1947

In a small factory, a young man was thrown out. He was scrawny, with black hair and dark brown eyes.

???: Get out of here! I'm not working with a weakling who suffers nervous breakdowns so easily!

The boy sighed, as he walked back home dejected. Upon telling his relatives the news, he was beaten and pushed out the door.

???: And don't come back until you get a job!

Some time later...

The young man had found himself a job. This time, a military factory. It wasn't the best chance, but it was what he had. And besides, it wasn't like it had it's upsides. His co-workers were decent, he wasn't suffering mental breakdowns like he was before...and the best part? He could play Football! One day, he was playing alongside the factory's local team. But...a man in a suit came up to him.

???: You there! Young Man!

???: Me?

???: Yes! I've never seen such a style from a goalkeeper! The way you rush off the line to combat the goalscorer! The way you command the box! It's all incredible!

???: Thank you, but um...who are you?

???: Ah! Apologies! I am a scout you see, and you young man! I would like to scout for Dynamo Moscow!

???: WHAT?! Honest?!

???: Yes! I just need your name! What is it?

???:...Lev. My name is Lev Yashin sir.

???: Well then Lev! Let's put a contract on the table as soon as possible!

And so, he was a member of Dynamo. But...fame and fortune did not come so easily to the young man.

Lev sighed, only 2 games started that year. He had tried everything to make up for his shaky debut, whether it be playing for the hockey team and winning a trophy with them, to refusing any bids to stay loyal to the club. But nothing was working.

???: Lost in thought there eh Levy?

A tall man appeared behind Lev.

Alexei "Tiger" Khomich(Russian, Keeper for Dynamo Moscow and Soviet national team)

Lev: Alexei...

Alexei: What's with the long face? We got nothing to be sad about!

Lev: It's just...I feel like I can't enjoy my game...I can never find more playing time no matter what I do!

Alexei: It is true you only started only 2 games this season...

Lev: Exactly! I joined this club to feed my family, to enjoy football! But all I find here, is a cage trapping me. Alone, and left to die.

Alexei: Ah, Lev. That is the problem!

Lev: Huh?

Alexei: You make it seem as though you're alone in this! You're not you fool!

Lev: But...how?

Alexei: How? Look around you! You have a team ready to help! We can help you improve, and get you starting games in no time!

Lev: Even you? But...why? Wouldn't that give you less playing time?

Alexei: Ah, who cares! A team is best when everyone succeeds! So me needing to give up playing time is a small price to pay! Because I can see it! You can become the best goalkeeper in the world! No...the best goalkeeper in history!

Those words stuck with Lev. From then on, he improved his game. He regained the trust of the coaches, and started playing again. Even joining the soviet national team! It was as Alexei said: He became the best goalkeeper not only in the world, but in history!

Valhalla Arena

Lev weaved and bobbed against Idunn's attacks, trying to find a weak spot.

Heimdall: Floating like a butterfly, and preparing to sting like a bee! Lev Yashin is dancing around the goddess like a popstar!

Idunn(POV): This bastard! I thought he was just some weak athlete Aslaug and Göll chose out of desperation! I should've been more careful!

Lev: What's wrong there young madam? Am I too much for you?

Lev steps back and claps his hands together, and multiple hands of white energy appear around him. The hands spread out and pin Idunn to the tree.

Паутина(Spiderweb)

Heimdall: Woah! Lev Yashin has pinned Idunn to the tree! How will the youth goddess get out?!

Idunn: Tch, not bad.

Lev: Thanks! But it seems I must finish this, because the game waits for me!

Lev summons 2 hands. One of white energy, the other of black. He prepares to clap the 2 together to squash his opponent.

Укус пантеры(Panther's bite)

However, before the 2 hands could collide, Idunn breaks through her cage, and grabs the 2 hands.

Lev: Ah, nyet.

Idunn: I must applaud you, Lev Yashin.

Idunn destroys the 2 with her iron grip, and grabs her weapons once more.

Idunn: I'd never thought I would see an equal within an athlete, but here we are. Now...fall!