If it's not too much trouble,
I'd like you to return my body to Iron Hill.
I guess they couldn't bring back her heart with them after all.
This alarm is different!
M-M-M-Moscoy!
What's going on?!
It is I, Master Spider, the genius hacker!
-Who? -You might remember me
as Jamilov the Killer, back on Digitalis.
It was you?!
You were the one trying to hack the Edens Zero?
Try and beat me in this world!
You got lucky before.
But I promise you I'm not gonna lose like that again,
because you'll be dead!
-What was that?! -It sounded like an explosion.
He's causing the Edens Zero to be destroyed from within!
How?!
What do we do?
Mos-moscoy!
Cower in fear!
If this continues, the entirety of the Edens Zero will be destroyed!
We can't just sit around here!
Are we able to restore functionality to the ship's systems?
The only one capable of doing that is Hermit,
but that's her choice to make.
Then what are we waiting for? Let's go get her!
Are you listening to us, Hermit?
Yes, I heard all of it.
You are the only one who can handle a situation like this.
I'm afraid I can't help.
Just evacuate the ship.
Hermit, please!
I'll see if I can talk to her.
Count me in!
I'm coming, too.
Me too!
What am I supposed to do? Die?
Master Weisz and Sister! We need to begin repairs right away!
-I knew I should've stayed on Norma. -Oooh.
Please! Can I…?
Okay, you can help. Shut up.
Moscoy!
If I die,
so be it.
I'm coming, Hermit!
Ship or no ship, I'm getting you out of here!
And I'm not taking no for an answer!
I don't care anymore.
Ether Accelerator?
Yes, it's a device that will save many machines to come.
You mean it? Is that possible?
Well, we want you to help us craft it.
And you're the only one who can do this.
Mankind's is desperate for your help.
Will you consider lending us a hand, Hermit?
Of course, I would be honored!
Thank you, Dr. Müller!
FIREWORKS
15 YEARS AGO PLANET NEWTON
MÜLLER ROYAL LABORATORIES
This is the Ether Accelerator Prototype Number 6.
That's' a pretty dangerous-looking cannon.
I know it appears intimidating, but once complete,
we can save all the machines on Planet Hook.
But we've run into a problem.
We're unable to stabilize the Ether Fusion Reactor
with the technology at our disposal.
If you're really trying to stabilize an Ether of this size,
I see why you need my help.
What's this Planet Hook you mentioned?
It's a world full of sadness, not too far from where we are.
It's where machines discarded and abandoned by human beings,
spend the remainder of their lives.
It's tragic, really.
Machines lost without anywhere to go, without any purpose.
On top of that, Planet Hook is suffering from a serious shortage of Ether.
That's awful.
Once the Ether Accelerator is completed,
we can resupply the planet's Ether and rectify this.
What you're doing is very kind-hearted.
I don't understand.
Why are you going through all this trouble to save a planet like that?
Just as machines need humans, humans can't live without machines.
There's a special bond that connects us.
I believe friendships exist between us.
It may sound odd,
but I'm more than ready to do whatever it takes
to protect that special bond.
How embarrassing!
I suppose I let myself get carried away for a moment.
-So sorry. -Don't say that!
I thought your words were beautiful.
I would be honored to help with your research however I can!
Are you listening to me? There's no point in doing this!
He's damaging the ship faster than we can repair it!
But we have to do whatever we can!
I'll increase the ship's shield to full power!
What are you doing?!
Can't you just fix all this shit with your healing ability?
My healing power only works on living beings, idiot.
If all Four Shining Stars of the Demon King were here,
then it might be a different story.
-Hmm! -Will you cut it out!?
It won't be long now until all of you are blasted to smithereens!
Let this be a lesson to what happens
when you cross me, mongrels.
Look at the pathetic look on your stupid face!
I love it, I love it!
Hermit, come on!
I know you're in there! Open the door!
We are running out of time!
Hermit, please!
No good, the whole thing is locked up!
I have no choice.
Leave this to me.
Stand back.
Don't you get it?!
You're the only one who can save us!
Without you, everyone on this ship is doomed!
They will all be destroyed.
It's up to me.
They will all be destroyed. I's up to me.
Easy there, Hermit.
How about you take a break for a second, huh?
But I'm so close!
I can't lose my focus
when I'm this close to finishing up the calculations needed
to stabilize the Ether Fusion Reactor.
Alright, If you say so.
I can't help but notice that humans and machines work side-by-side
here at Müller Royal Laboratories.
Why is that?
That's our laboratory's motto.
We believe in Dr. Müller!
I think it's great.
Humans and machines working together.
You think I could be friends with a human?
If you look around, you'll see you already have human friends.
He's right!
Hi, Hermit.
Unfortunately I'm not a human like the others, but can we be friends?
You mean it?
You really want to be my friend?
We're pretty much colleagues, so sure, why not?
-We should go shopping together one day! -We'll hang out sometime, y'know!
Huh?
You're seriously going to Planet Hook?
Mm-hmm.
The other machine scientists are going as well.
There is onsite work to be done.
Do you have to go?
Hook is a planet only for machines.
Humans can't go there.
But why do all the machine scientists have to go?
Believe it not, that is how big the operation is.
We have to install the receiver for the Ether Accelerator,
and it is most certainly not a one-man job.
It's going to take every one of us.
Nobody told me about this.
Your job is here.
It's up to you to finish the Ether Accelerator with Dr. Müller.
But what if I mess everything up?
I have many worries, but that is not one of them.
We all trust you. Have faith in yourself.
I'm sure it will work out just perfectly.
Dr. Müller told me this operation is gonna save tons of machines.
-Isn't that amazing? -Very much so.
Once this operation is over, I hope to do something just as amazing for the humans.
-What do you think of that? -Knowing Dr. Müller,
the only thing he'll probably want is a back massage.
Hope you're good with your hands!
You're so right.
X477 YEARS - JUNE 18TH
The moment of truth is upon us.
We received word from the on-site personnel
that the receiver is in place and ready to go.
Ether Accelerator testing complete.
All systems green.
Not to worry.
Each one of your calculations was perfect!
Right!
Doctor, once we finish up here…
Well, something is just on my mind.
What is it?
I wondered If maybe you wanted to be my friend?!
You'll have to forgive me,
because I thought we were already friends to begin with.
Oh…
Really?
Set everything in motion!
Prepare to fire Ether Accelerator C-7.
Do your best, everyone!
Firing in five,
four,
three,
two,
one.
Firing.
After all, Planet Hook's Ether shortage will finally be resolved.
So many machines will be saved thanks to this.
Port 207 is malfunctioning over here on Planet Hook!
It's not going to work!
The Ether that we're using
doesn't seem to be compatible with the receiver!
What?
This is Port 201!
If you don't shut off the Accelerator, Hook will be destroyed!
Ether is overloading--
No!
How…?
How did this…
Success! Mission accomplished!
Huh?
Now dispose of that vile garbage immediately!
Doctor…
I don't understand what's going on here.
You seriously haven't figured it out?
That's because all you androids are ridiculously stupid!
You built the Ether Accelerator Cannon.
A weapon of mass destruction!
I built… something that horrible?
That's right!
It was revolting having to work so close to you,
but it all paid off in the end.
Operation Cleaner's mission was to destroy all trash on Planet Hook,
and all in one fell swoop.
This… can't be happening.
I figured it would be best
to keep you here in case something went wrong along the way,
-but we don't need you anymore! -But you said,
that man and machine had a bond… and could even be friends.
What?!
Humans are clearly superior!
We'll destroy every living machine in the universe to prove it!
How dare you and those vermin parade around with your bullshit empathy
pretending to be humans, when you're the farthest thing from one!
Just kill that thing!
I'm not kidding! It's making me want to puke.
Put the damn thing down.
Hold on a second there, Doctor. Let's think rationally.
The operation was a huge success…
…and she is still useful, isn't she?
Hmm?
So how about we conduct an experiment on her with the Ether Extractor?
Ooh, yes! That could be interesting!
No… Doctor! Please, don't!
Relax, Hermit, it's just me, your friend!
What's the delay?! Increase the power, damn it!
The subject might not withstand any more torture.
Who cares what happens to that pile of junk?!
I wanna see it blown to hell!
But remember the androids during the C-7 Operation two years ago?
They've all been destroyed.
This is the last one remaining.
I doubt she'll last longer
after being experimented on for nearly two years straight.
Don't tell me you feel pity for this piece of trash!
Filthy machine!
Now smile.
Ah, yes! Good girl.
Isn't that better?
Now hold still,
and smile!
I guess it can't be helped.
Yeah, but he always does the same thing. It's getting boring.
This better be the last one today, like he promised us.
I love that face of yours!
Keep smiling like a good little girl!
Oh well, she lasted pretty long.
-Sure did. -Yeah, the little android and the doctor.
Who do you think you are?!
Don't let the scientists escape!
We've taken control of floors A through F!
Hey, there's another floor below us.
I'm going in.
We discovered an android that appears to have been tortured.
The damage is severe.
Don't you dare touch that! That's mine! My personal guinea pig!
That's enough whining, Dr. Müller.
Your experiments of terror are coming to an end.
We're shutting down this laboratory
as ordered by the authority of the Interstellar Union Army.
-Let go of me at once! -Stop resisting.
You know who you're messing with? Don't touch me, you cretin!
Hey, you! Where are you going?
You're safe now.
We have lots of questions for you to answer.
I doubt she'll ever recover from this.
Captain.
She finally has her freedom.
The least we can do is let her pick her own grave.
That's why I went to Digitalis,
where I'd never have to see another human again.
But now…
Watch out!
I'm stuck dealing with humans again.
-Shiki! -Master!
Was he trying to catch that?
What an idiot.
Oh, sorry!
Hermit, please!
You're the only one capable of saving us. Come on!
I refuse to help humans.
Yeah, but we're androids also.
And I understood that Witch and Sister have been two of your closest friends.
I hate androids who side with humans just as much.
This room is going to collapse soon.
Hmm.
Can I talk to you for a second?
Please, Hermit?
I want you to look into my eyes when I say this.
I don't need to know why you hate humans so much.
It's actually none of my business .
But I can promise you one thing.
The humans here do care about machines.
After all, Happy is my best friend and he's an android.
That's right.
And Homura's previous teacher was Valkyrie.
She is very important to me.
Weisz is friendly with everyone here for the most part.
And Shiki grew up on a robot planet, raised by machines.
I understand all that,
because Granbell is home to all of us as well.
When he left the robots, they were each infected.
A virus made them all turn violent.
Can you imagine that?
The people who you saw as friends suddenly attacking you
after spending your whole life with them?
But even after all that,
Shiki still thinks of those machines as his friends.
He never felt lonely because he always had them by his side.
Shiki isn't like anyone I've known.
Whether they are human or machine.
He only sees them for their hearts.
You don't understand what I've been through.
No one can.
So I'm alone.
Humans made me forget who I am.
No, we don't know.
Then just leave me alone!
Evacuate the ship and let me die here!
We're not just gonna leave you here.
Why not?!
Because…
You've been crying this entire time, haven't you?
Those tears are because you know, deep down in your heart,
that not all humans are bad.
But everything you feel towards humans is valid
and I understand if you still can't trust them.
How about this?
Just follow your instincts.
I've come this far, because I chose to believe in you.
I guarantee that, faith in you is why I'm not leaving this ship.
What do you want Hermit? It's up to you.
I just…
I just wanted…
I just I want to have… human friends.
What happened?
The Edens Zero's systems are rapidly recovering!
It's gotta be Hermit!
Moscoy!
Holy crap!
The damage is being undone!
Wait! What's going on here?!
No. This can't be happening right now!
How are my systems being hacked?!
Emerald Sector,
X-6-4-3-3-2,
Y-4-2-5-6-0,
Z-1-3-7-6-2.
I've locked onto your location.
You…? You mean you know where I am?
I'm sure you realized this little detail when you hacked into Edens Zero.
But your measly little ship just so happens to be in range
of our super extended-range cannon.
Stop!
Nah, I'm kidding.
It's fireworks, stupid.
-Did you see the look on his face? -You saved all of us, Hermit!
You're the coolest!
Just like I said.
Hmm?
She has the most wonderful smile.
THE TEMPLE OF KNOWLEDGE