1 00:00:04,798 --> 00:00:08,138 I feel bad about you being a guinea pig for us. 2 00:00:08,218 --> 00:00:11,138 Schoolmaster Smiley, you saved my life. 3 00:00:11,228 --> 00:00:13,648 I'll endure any kind of suffering. 4 00:00:14,348 --> 00:00:16,148 Wonderful sense of commitment. 5 00:00:16,728 --> 00:00:19,898 Your dead father would be proud of you for being so useful. 6 00:00:24,988 --> 00:00:27,908 I'm scared, Mom. Where are we going? 7 00:00:27,988 --> 00:00:29,408 Hurry, we must go. 8 00:00:32,368 --> 00:00:33,538 Stop right there. 9 00:00:33,618 --> 00:00:34,958 Let us go. 10 00:00:35,038 --> 00:00:39,048 Charlotte, listen. The experiment failed. 11 00:00:39,628 --> 00:00:41,548 I… was a failure? 12 00:00:42,128 --> 00:00:47,048 Hemiteos modifications were incomplete. Jessica sabotaged the device. 13 00:00:47,598 --> 00:00:48,428 Mom did? 14 00:00:48,508 --> 00:00:49,848 No, Charlotte. 15 00:00:49,928 --> 00:00:51,308 Don't worry. 16 00:00:51,888 --> 00:00:54,848 No matter the result, you're like my daughter. 17 00:00:54,938 --> 00:00:58,318 In place of your dead father, I will love you as my daughter. 18 00:00:58,398 --> 00:01:01,318 You'll be my father? 19 00:01:01,898 --> 00:01:04,988 So just come back here to my side, Charlotte. 20 00:01:05,068 --> 00:01:06,568 Shut up, Smiley! 21 00:01:06,658 --> 00:01:09,328 This is where your plan ends. 22 00:01:10,158 --> 00:01:11,328 Mom? 23 00:01:11,908 --> 00:01:13,908 There's no other choice now. 24 00:01:19,498 --> 00:01:21,298 A parent murdering their child? 25 00:01:22,008 --> 00:01:24,008 Well, I'll forgive your sin. 26 00:01:24,088 --> 00:01:28,598 Come back with us and complete your daughter's Hemiteos modifications. 27 00:01:28,678 --> 00:01:31,598 Make your daughter into my bride to bear my child. 28 00:01:31,678 --> 00:01:32,518 Never! 29 00:01:32,888 --> 00:01:35,018 Aren't you concerned about her life? 30 00:01:35,098 --> 00:01:40,898 You can't kill her because it's still possible for her to be fully adaptable. 31 00:01:40,978 --> 00:01:45,898 But I will never let her be yours. I swear I'll save her someday. 32 00:01:45,988 --> 00:01:50,278 You're neither human nor machine. You're nothing but a sex doll. 33 00:01:50,368 --> 00:01:54,908 You can't love anyone, no one loves you. You'll never have a child. 34 00:01:55,498 --> 00:01:58,918 I'm going to overcome my fate. Kill her. 35 00:01:59,498 --> 00:02:01,918 Charlotte… You… 36 00:02:06,508 --> 00:02:10,008 Please, save my daughter. 37 00:02:11,348 --> 00:02:13,308 Black Rock Shooter. 38 00:02:19,268 --> 00:02:23,068 You should forget about your mother who tried to kill her own daughter. 39 00:02:23,568 --> 00:02:24,688 Don't worry. 40 00:02:24,778 --> 00:02:29,858 You will fight for me and someday you will conceive my child. 41 00:02:30,238 --> 00:02:35,288 Only I can love you whether you'll be a Hemiteos Unit or not. 42 00:02:38,998 --> 00:02:40,708 Schoolmaster Smiley. 43 00:04:13,008 --> 00:04:17,758 The experience of almost being killed by her own mother traumatized her deeply. 44 00:04:17,928 --> 00:04:21,478 She was moved to tears by my love, and pledged her lifelong loyalty to me. 45 00:04:21,558 --> 00:04:25,268 So that's how you completed her brainwashing? 46 00:04:26,308 --> 00:04:28,268 What a plotter! 47 00:04:30,358 --> 00:04:32,278 Did you call for me? 48 00:04:32,988 --> 00:04:37,908 Those guys made it to Cartagena. They'll reach the Orbital Elevator soon. 49 00:04:37,988 --> 00:04:40,328 Yes, I knew that. 50 00:04:40,408 --> 00:04:43,918 Well, if you don't do something, they'll topple the Tower of God. 51 00:04:44,498 --> 00:04:47,378 Although, my actual body's on the moon, 52 00:04:47,458 --> 00:04:51,208 and I don't care at all about equipment on the Earth being destroyed. 53 00:04:51,458 --> 00:04:53,298 Just rebuild and it's all okay. 54 00:04:53,878 --> 00:04:56,798 We'll destroy the whole Earth someday anyway. 55 00:04:59,138 --> 00:05:00,558 Schoolmaster Smiley. 56 00:05:01,138 --> 00:05:04,188 I promise I will kill Empress. 57 00:05:04,768 --> 00:05:07,858 Then, we have to find Light House No. 8. 58 00:05:07,938 --> 00:05:09,568 I don't take orders from you. 59 00:05:09,648 --> 00:05:13,948 If you go to Light House No. 8, you can become a complete Hemiteos Unit. 60 00:05:16,358 --> 00:05:20,538 You should hurry. That's the goal of Black Rock Shooter and the others. 61 00:05:30,588 --> 00:05:33,548 Empress still has a high fever. 62 00:05:33,628 --> 00:05:35,378 According to Black Trike, 63 00:05:35,468 --> 00:05:37,968 the only solution is to recalibrate her body. 64 00:05:38,178 --> 00:05:41,758 There's no other choice but to look for Light House No. 8. 65 00:05:41,848 --> 00:05:45,558 The Orbital Elevator is close by now. We didn't need this detour. 66 00:05:47,648 --> 00:05:49,558 BOGOTA, CAPITAL OF COLOMBIA 67 00:05:49,648 --> 00:05:55,948 From Earth to the moon, then into space. Elysion Project has commenced. 68 00:06:00,368 --> 00:06:04,078 Hello. Welcome to Light House No. 8. 69 00:06:07,418 --> 00:06:09,828 Can I ask you your name? 70 00:06:10,208 --> 00:06:11,838 I don't have a name. 71 00:06:14,168 --> 00:06:16,218 Then, pick a card. 72 00:06:19,258 --> 00:06:21,548 A name will connect you to the world. 73 00:06:21,678 --> 00:06:24,848 And connect people to other people. 74 00:06:26,938 --> 00:06:30,358 I'm Jessica. I'm a teacher at this orphanage. 75 00:06:30,438 --> 00:06:31,648 Jessica. 76 00:06:31,858 --> 00:06:36,238 Yes. Why don't you show me your card that will decide your name? 77 00:06:37,608 --> 00:06:38,698 Here. 78 00:06:39,318 --> 00:06:43,238 Wow! This is the Empress card with very good meanings 79 00:06:43,328 --> 00:06:45,618 -like happiness, love… -Empress. 80 00:06:45,698 --> 00:06:47,248 -and prosperity. -Empress. 81 00:06:50,828 --> 00:06:52,248 She's awake. 82 00:06:53,038 --> 00:06:53,998 Where are we? 83 00:06:54,588 --> 00:06:58,258 This city used to be Bogota, the capital of Colombia. 84 00:07:00,548 --> 00:07:03,388 Really, it's totally desolate. 85 00:07:03,468 --> 00:07:05,638 It's the home city of the Elevator. 86 00:07:05,718 --> 00:07:08,888 Too many drones around for humans to live here. 87 00:07:09,598 --> 00:07:13,478 We got here following your directions. Are you sure this is the place? 88 00:07:13,608 --> 00:07:16,648 Yes. According to the salvaged data, 89 00:07:16,728 --> 00:07:22,028 there's a building registered by the name Light House No. 8 in the center of town. 90 00:07:22,118 --> 00:07:25,408 If we go there, I might be able to find out 91 00:07:25,488 --> 00:07:29,208 what my mission is, and what Hemiteos Units really are. 92 00:07:30,618 --> 00:07:32,668 Quiet down, pay attention. 93 00:07:32,748 --> 00:07:37,418 -By DNA computer analysis, Hemiteos Units… -Were you transferred here? 94 00:07:37,508 --> 00:07:39,008 What… 95 00:07:39,588 --> 00:07:42,048 From today we'll be training partners, I'm told. 96 00:07:42,138 --> 00:07:44,598 I'm Empress, and you are? 97 00:07:45,428 --> 00:07:47,638 I'm a demon. 98 00:07:47,928 --> 00:07:50,438 They say my horns are weird, like a monster. 99 00:07:51,598 --> 00:07:55,018 I think your horns are cool, like a deer in the woods. 100 00:07:59,358 --> 00:08:00,528 An angel… 101 00:08:01,608 --> 00:08:04,948 Never mind, it's nothing. But I don't have a name. 102 00:08:05,158 --> 00:08:07,038 Then pick a card. 103 00:08:12,618 --> 00:08:13,708 "Death." 104 00:08:14,378 --> 00:08:19,628 Maybe you should be Dead Master. It sounds cooler than a demon. 105 00:08:19,708 --> 00:08:21,378 -Really? -Yes. 106 00:08:24,008 --> 00:08:25,798 I'm Dead Master. 107 00:08:27,138 --> 00:08:28,178 So starting from today… 108 00:08:29,468 --> 00:08:31,728 -We're on the same team. -We're on the same team. 109 00:08:36,398 --> 00:08:38,688 Good morning, my angel. 110 00:08:39,278 --> 00:08:41,688 Where's the Light House? 111 00:08:41,778 --> 00:08:44,318 It's right here. We're at Light House No. 8. 112 00:08:44,408 --> 00:08:45,238 What? 113 00:08:45,318 --> 00:08:46,948 It seems to have collapsed in the war. 114 00:08:47,528 --> 00:08:51,948 We strolled around the facility. There is no info on Hemiteos Units. 115 00:08:53,158 --> 00:08:54,208 But why… 116 00:08:54,288 --> 00:08:58,378 Well, if Hemiteos Units were mankind's secret weapon, 117 00:08:58,458 --> 00:09:01,088 I guess Lunatic's gang wouldn't leave this place alone. 118 00:09:01,168 --> 00:09:04,178 Are you here to make wisecracks, you hooligan? 119 00:09:04,258 --> 00:09:08,968 What did you say? It's just the opposite. I came to say I found a clue. 120 00:09:09,558 --> 00:09:11,768 This isn't Light House? 121 00:09:11,848 --> 00:09:17,358 Don't you think an orphanage would be too out in the open for secret research? 122 00:09:17,438 --> 00:09:22,358 So you think the research lab for Hemiteos Units is somewhere else? 123 00:09:22,938 --> 00:09:24,398 That's right. 124 00:09:25,988 --> 00:09:28,118 Your deployment has been decided. 125 00:09:30,198 --> 00:09:32,118 They'll give us the details later. 126 00:09:34,248 --> 00:09:37,418 Our duty was mainly to guard. 127 00:09:45,928 --> 00:09:51,308 Light House No. 8 was an experimental lab for creating top-quality soldiers. 128 00:09:51,808 --> 00:09:53,978 Were we so easily deceived? 129 00:09:54,058 --> 00:09:56,978 I don't think they deceived us. 130 00:09:57,438 --> 00:10:00,858 If I hadn't come here, I would have died long ago. 131 00:10:00,938 --> 00:10:05,488 I thought my life was over when I lost both of my arms. 132 00:10:05,568 --> 00:10:10,488 When I became a Hemiteos Unit, I got these big arms. Not bad, actually. 133 00:10:11,078 --> 00:10:13,158 Who are we going to fight? 134 00:10:13,238 --> 00:10:16,248 If we battle humans, we'll have to kill humans. 135 00:10:16,328 --> 00:10:19,378 I don't care who. I'll kill them all. 136 00:10:19,958 --> 00:10:22,878 I'm Strength. I'm absolute power. 137 00:10:23,548 --> 00:10:26,798 They said our powers are something special. 138 00:10:27,298 --> 00:10:31,008 If that's true, what's important is not who we fight. 139 00:10:31,138 --> 00:10:34,888 It's what we're fighting for, and that is our choice. 140 00:10:35,478 --> 00:10:37,518 Then what are you going to fight for? 141 00:10:37,598 --> 00:10:39,978 I want to fight to protect those I care for. 142 00:10:40,478 --> 00:10:44,278 What? Do you have someone you care for other than me? 143 00:10:44,358 --> 00:10:46,148 Isn't that irrelevant? 144 00:10:46,238 --> 00:10:50,158 It's Jessica. I don't want to disappoint her. 145 00:10:50,738 --> 00:10:53,118 Oh, the teacher. I see. 146 00:10:57,118 --> 00:11:01,878 Of course, I care for you two as well. If it's for my friends, I'm able to fight. 147 00:11:04,048 --> 00:11:08,928 The orphanage had a deed for the rights to an emerald mine in Light Houses' name. 148 00:11:09,008 --> 00:11:13,888 Yes, but there aren't any records of them actually trading emeralds. 149 00:11:14,008 --> 00:11:18,428 It's more logical to think that they were using the mine for other purposes. 150 00:11:18,518 --> 00:11:20,268 Their numbers have increased. 151 00:11:20,348 --> 00:11:21,188 What? 152 00:11:21,268 --> 00:11:23,058 The number of drones. 153 00:11:23,148 --> 00:11:26,688 We'll keep a lookout in this area. You wait here, Strength. 154 00:11:27,148 --> 00:11:30,358 Monica, go inside with those two and quickly check the mine. 155 00:11:30,448 --> 00:11:31,318 Okay. 156 00:11:53,338 --> 00:11:55,758 This is Light House. 157 00:11:59,348 --> 00:12:00,428 What's this? 158 00:12:00,598 --> 00:12:03,018 It seems to be some kind of laboratory. 159 00:12:03,098 --> 00:12:07,278 All of the electric power in this mine is concentrated here. 160 00:12:12,608 --> 00:12:13,528 What could this be? 161 00:12:13,608 --> 00:12:17,028 There's something tucked between the tarot cards. 162 00:12:18,118 --> 00:12:20,538 A high-capacity storage medium. 163 00:12:21,208 --> 00:12:23,078 I guess I should play it back, huh? 164 00:12:23,208 --> 00:12:24,038 Play it. 165 00:12:27,338 --> 00:12:30,258 November 27, 2052. 166 00:12:30,668 --> 00:12:34,048 The Peacebuilding Force decided 167 00:12:34,138 --> 00:12:37,218 to completely abandon Hemiteos Project and Light House. 168 00:12:37,808 --> 00:12:38,678 Jessica. 169 00:12:38,758 --> 00:12:41,178 You mean, the Colonel's wife? 170 00:12:41,268 --> 00:12:43,688 I know this person. 171 00:12:44,268 --> 00:12:49,228 My name is Jessica. I'm a Hemiteos Unit, just like you. 172 00:12:52,528 --> 00:12:54,818 It's definitely her. Jessica. 173 00:12:54,988 --> 00:12:57,948 But Colonel, did you know your wife was a Hemiteos Unit? 174 00:12:58,528 --> 00:13:00,448 No, it's news to me too. 175 00:13:00,538 --> 00:13:02,658 Should I play the rest? 176 00:13:02,828 --> 00:13:05,828 Let's watch it. I want to know the truth too. 177 00:13:07,788 --> 00:13:12,008 Using biological nanomachines, Arche, which reproduce infinitely, 178 00:13:12,338 --> 00:13:16,468 Elysion Project's purpose was to build a semipermanent infrastructure. 179 00:13:17,048 --> 00:13:22,428 I assisted the Peacebuilding Force's research into creating ultimate soldiers. 180 00:13:23,058 --> 00:13:28,648 They were called Hemiteos Units, and I was a trial subject, at Light House No. 8. 181 00:13:29,108 --> 00:13:30,648 Code Name, Stella. 182 00:13:30,818 --> 00:13:34,448 But my Hemiteos modifications failed because I was too old. 183 00:13:34,698 --> 00:13:38,618 So to acquire girls of adequate age which were teenagers, many orphanages 184 00:13:38,778 --> 00:13:41,828 called Light Houses were built around the world. 185 00:13:42,198 --> 00:13:46,498 And complete and functional Hemiteos Units were created. 186 00:13:47,078 --> 00:13:50,338 But right around that time, Artemis' uprising began. 187 00:13:50,838 --> 00:13:53,918 Hemiteos Units that existed to guard the project 188 00:13:54,258 --> 00:13:57,088 were sent to the front lines and died in the battles. 189 00:13:57,508 --> 00:14:00,258 Only three high-performance Units survived. 190 00:14:00,348 --> 00:14:04,518 They were Empress, Dead Master, and Strength. 191 00:14:05,598 --> 00:14:07,728 As the war situation deteriorated, 192 00:14:07,808 --> 00:14:10,018 initial specimens like me were to be recalibrated. 193 00:14:10,818 --> 00:14:13,778 But Empress' team was defeated before that happened, 194 00:14:13,858 --> 00:14:16,278 and the Peacebuilding Force lost the war. 195 00:14:17,198 --> 00:14:20,158 The project was canceled, and the Light Houses were closed. 196 00:14:20,778 --> 00:14:25,118 I hid my identity and started life as a normal human being. 197 00:14:27,038 --> 00:14:30,128 I even lied to the man who became my husband. 198 00:14:30,708 --> 00:14:35,418 Because anyone who discovered my secret would be in great danger. 199 00:14:36,008 --> 00:14:39,928 And yet, my daughter and I were kidnapped by the Educational Institution. 200 00:14:40,008 --> 00:14:44,178 That man Smiley said my husband was dead. 201 00:14:44,768 --> 00:14:48,308 But I don't believe my husband was killed. 202 00:14:48,388 --> 00:14:51,688 So if you meet my husband, I want you to tell him… 203 00:14:53,068 --> 00:14:56,818 In a life full of lies, meeting you, my husband 204 00:14:56,938 --> 00:15:00,408 and birthing Charlotte were my few truly happy moments. 205 00:15:04,868 --> 00:15:07,288 Thank you, David. 206 00:15:09,708 --> 00:15:15,298 From here are the records of the experiments by the Institution. 207 00:15:15,878 --> 00:15:19,798 They tried to force me to create a Hemiteos Unit. 208 00:15:20,628 --> 00:15:24,848 My daughter, Charlotte, was the subject of the experiment. 209 00:15:26,268 --> 00:15:29,978 But I planted a virus in their device's program. 210 00:15:30,388 --> 00:15:33,808 I'll let my daughter escape during the system disruption. 211 00:15:34,398 --> 00:15:38,238 I firmly believe that this record and my daughter will make it out. 212 00:15:38,318 --> 00:15:41,568 And if this video is found, 213 00:15:42,278 --> 00:15:45,078 that means you came back, Empress. 214 00:15:46,538 --> 00:15:48,868 You fought longer than anyone else. 215 00:15:48,948 --> 00:15:52,708 You fought but finally lost to Lunatic. 216 00:15:52,788 --> 00:15:54,998 You were wounded and disappeared. 217 00:15:59,798 --> 00:16:03,298 But I knew you would reappear someday. 218 00:16:04,508 --> 00:16:07,218 Welcome back to our home. 219 00:16:08,928 --> 00:16:10,598 I'm… home. 220 00:16:12,188 --> 00:16:16,188 I couldn't prevent you girls from being pulled into the war. 221 00:16:16,568 --> 00:16:19,608 I knew you would be hurt but I closed my eyes to it. 222 00:16:19,688 --> 00:16:24,618 Still, I'm begging you. If I fail to help my daughter, Charlotte… 223 00:16:25,238 --> 00:16:26,738 please save her. 224 00:16:28,328 --> 00:16:29,998 Jessica. 225 00:16:30,078 --> 00:16:31,998 I'm entrusting this to you. 226 00:16:40,588 --> 00:16:45,508 The Hemiteos proteins in your body can be recalibrated by entering this pod. 227 00:16:45,588 --> 00:16:47,138 That means... 228 00:16:47,718 --> 00:16:52,638 This pod has the capability to enhance or erase the power of the Hemiteos Units. 229 00:16:53,228 --> 00:16:57,228 Empress, you have the freedom to choose either option. 230 00:16:59,648 --> 00:17:03,448 It seems that this device only has enough battery power to be used once. 231 00:17:03,528 --> 00:17:08,698 If we use it to recalibrate Empress, Charlotte's powers can't be erased. 232 00:17:11,158 --> 00:17:13,208 Start the recalibration of Empress. 233 00:17:13,288 --> 00:17:14,418 But-- 234 00:17:14,498 --> 00:17:16,668 We're not out of options. 235 00:17:16,748 --> 00:17:21,798 Lunatic said it would be a problem if Charlotte was abducted from them. 236 00:17:21,878 --> 00:17:25,088 If Charlotte was a perfectly brainwashed Hemiteos Unit, 237 00:17:25,178 --> 00:17:27,218 that shouldn't be a problem. 238 00:17:27,298 --> 00:17:28,718 I'll secure the area. 239 00:17:28,798 --> 00:17:29,968 Colonel. 240 00:17:31,558 --> 00:17:33,978 I promise I'll save Charlotte. 241 00:17:36,308 --> 00:17:39,978 Finish as quickly as possible. We don't have time to waste now. 242 00:17:41,068 --> 00:17:41,938 Got it. 243 00:17:58,958 --> 00:18:03,258 The Educational Institution is approaching. They found us, I see. 244 00:18:13,268 --> 00:18:16,938 Many tank-class vehicles are coming. You need to retreat! 245 00:18:52,888 --> 00:18:56,978 Strength will deal with the tanks. Retreat into the tunnel. Hurry! 246 00:19:06,648 --> 00:19:08,198 There's no other choice now. 247 00:19:20,668 --> 00:19:23,338 This is for Schoolmaster Smiley. 248 00:19:29,218 --> 00:19:33,138 How dare you interrupt her once-in-a-lifetime makeover, you brat! 249 00:19:37,308 --> 00:19:38,268 How's Empress? 250 00:19:38,348 --> 00:19:42,018 Still recalibrating. It might take at least another ten minutes. 251 00:19:42,098 --> 00:19:46,528 Damn it. I'll protect this area. You go treat the wounded soldiers. 252 00:19:47,108 --> 00:19:48,438 Okay, sir! 253 00:19:57,078 --> 00:19:58,078 Damn. 254 00:20:03,918 --> 00:20:04,958 Charlotte! 255 00:20:10,758 --> 00:20:15,548 Great aim. You should be an ace pitcher for the New York Yankees. 256 00:20:16,758 --> 00:20:19,558 What are you talking about? You're being creepy. 257 00:20:19,638 --> 00:20:23,348 It doesn't look like I can get through to you. 258 00:20:23,938 --> 00:20:27,268 Let me through or I'll kill you. 259 00:20:27,358 --> 00:20:28,858 Although I'll kill you either way. 260 00:20:28,938 --> 00:20:29,858 I refuse. 261 00:20:30,438 --> 00:20:32,988 Then… I'll kill you. 262 00:21:00,928 --> 00:21:05,348 You're not resisting. Are you some kind of perv? 263 00:21:06,228 --> 00:21:11,358 A father who hit his child is scum, Charlotte. 264 00:21:25,208 --> 00:21:28,088 My father is Schoolmaster Smiley. 265 00:21:28,168 --> 00:21:33,088 My mother tried to kill me. You're trying to kill me too. 266 00:21:35,798 --> 00:21:38,638 Jessica… 267 00:21:38,718 --> 00:21:41,638 I'll kill you! Die! 268 00:22:04,498 --> 00:22:06,918 Black Rock Shooter. 269 00:22:07,498 --> 00:22:10,918 I won't let you kill anymore. 270 00:23:38,968 --> 00:23:40,968 Translated by Ikuko Ohno