CLOSED
She always had a death wish.
Sure, she put up a hell of a front.
But every time she came over to my cell,
she had reservations about killing to stay alive.
Sayin’ she’d probably be better off dead.
So I told her,
“If ya wanna die that bad, then once I get outta here you’ll be on the top of my hit list.”
It was a joke, of course.
Omigosh, I will? It’s a promise, then!
But looking back on it... I think she really felt that way.
Your unluck helped save Gena, kid.
You’ve got my thanks.
Andy.
Yeah?
I have a favor to ask.
Can’t we make a change?
So that no one else suffers like Ms. Gena did...
Can’t the two of us change the Union?
All right! Count me in!
Makes it easier to charm the pants off ya.
Y-You mean it?
You really think we can do it?
The Union’s welcome wagon should be here soon.
First order of business is scoping out the joint from the inside.
Anyhoo, let’s toast to the dead.
Right... to Ms. Gena!
Yeah.
Now, then...
- Bottoms... - Bottoms...
...up?
IX, X.
I have come to pick you up.
Well, y’got here sooner than I expected!
Wait, is this...
Andy!
Whoa! What are you doing?
Sayin’ hello.
Huh?
Let’s off these losers!
You guys woulda saved us all some time if ya had just dropped dead.
Guess that was wishful thinkin’, eh?
See? Aren’t they interesting?
You two are just as the reports detailed.
Undead... and Unluck.
Welcome to the Union.
JUIZ
SHEN
BILLY
PHIL
TATIANA
ISSHIN
TOP
NICO
FUKO‎ ANDY
Ayy, sick! Wicked sick!
Cool it, Tatiana.
He killed Ms. Gena!
Yeah, I know. But fighting among members is strictly forbidden.
But!
I see at least one of ‘em’s got a quick temper.
Huh?
Why, you lousy...
Stop this.
Huh? Is it hot in here?
My hand’s... actin’ on its own?
I’m sorry, Boss! Please, I don’t want to kill Mr. Billy!
Huh? I’m going to die?
What about you, Undead?
You win. I give up. Just make it stop, okay?
How very noble.
Hey, sorry about all that... but it got us results.
Uh, right.
AUGUST 6TH
MIDNIGHT
Could you maybe stop with the sudden surprises?
What’s the point if it ain’t sudden?
I take it we’re all seated now?
Let us proceed. Apocalypse.
Fresh blood, huh?
Apocalypse.
Quest Open!
There are six quests this time.
Quest one:
Capture of the UMA Burn. Participant count: six. Reward: Addition of eleventh seat.
Quest two:
Capture of the UMA Eat. Participant count: five. Reward: Location of Negator Unburn.
Quest three:
Neutralization of UMA Language. Participant count: one. Reward: Unification of all world languages.
Quests... so this is the quota that Gena mentioned.
So, um... what is that thing talking about?
We’re gathering intel for now. Just try to retain as much of the conversation as possible.
O-Okay.
Quest four:
Capture of Negator Unseen.
Participation count: one. Reward: Location of UMA Call.
Quest five:
Capture of UMA Past.
Participation count: three. Reward: Location of Artifact Rebellion.
Quest six:
Capture of UMA Spoil. Participation count: three. Reward: Location of Negator Unrepair.
You have until August 31st. If all quests are not fulfilled, the penalty will be...
...the addition of UMA Galaxy!
Now, choose!
What does he mean by “Galaxy”?
No clue. Save the questions for later and pay attention.
O-Oh, okay.
Nico. Run an analysis on this data along with our own.
Aye.
Aah! There it is! I see now!
Looks like what we can handle now are the first three.
Thanks to investigators, we already know the UMA habitats and how to counter them.
Burn should take highest priority since the reward is the most worthwhile.
Addition of 11th seat.
We should give up on the last one.
We’re severely lacking in relevant data. We’d only lose our members.
Very well. Then, we’ll first mobilize all members toward clearing quests one, two, and three.
We’ll accept the penalty.
This time we’ll focus on strengthening our forces.
Now then, we’ll divide the quests among us.
U-Um, excuse me.
Hm?
Would you mind explaining what that book is?
You talking to me?
Yes, yes!
That’s Apocalypse, the first Artifact found on Earth.
APOCALYPSE‎ THE FIRST ARTIFACT FOUND ON EARTH‎
When Negators sit in every seat at the Roundtable, it opens...
...and forces a bunch of unreasonable tasks on us.
If we clear them, we get a reward.
But if we fail, we get hit with a penalty.
I see... but do we have to do what it says?
Is it worth doing, even if...
...we just end up getting hurt?
Ms. Gena said it herself.
No matter how hard she tried, nothing ever changed, and she suffered as a result.
So tell me-are that book’s instructions really worth all that trouble?
And that fourth quest said to capture a Negator.
Are you going to treat more people like how you treated me and Andy?
Outside of having abilities, we’re just normal people!
And the same goes for all of you, right?
I don’t know what’s going on here, but this needs to stop no-
Ninety-eight times.
That is the number of times Rules have been added to Earth.
Sex.
Language.
Race.
Death.
Sickness.
These are but a single handful.
Once every three months, new penalties are added even without our intervention.
Which is why we intervene.
Our forces must be strong enough to complete these quests.
To accomplish this, we capture and utilize those with power.
By gaining these rewards, we will grow in strength.
So that someday, the one forcing these rules upon the Earth... the creator-
the god residing on the other side of the book is executed!
NO.005 UNITED WE NEGATE
Only those seated at this Roundtable can accept quests.
We need to keep a stock of substitutes in the case of a vacancy.
Leaving you two and your abilities unchecked posed too great a risk.
Especially you, Unluck.
I was the one who ordered your disposal. For that, I apologize.
But I have invited you both here on Shen’s recommendation.
So I hope for your cooperation.
But... like I just said, I-
I see that you’re unsatisfied. In that case, all you need to do is become number one here.
Leadership of the Union is bestowed upon the person who has achieved the most results.
Work harder than me so you can take this position from me.
But wait. Just how much... is that?
Hey. You cruddy li’l book.
Huh?
Which one of those quests is the hardest? C’mon, fess up!
Wait, Andy!
What the hell are you doing?
You can’t pick a fight with Apocalypse! Have you lost your mind?
That would be Spoil, rookie. Participant count: three. Reward is-
Sick! Wicked sick!
Then here’s who’s goin’-me... her...
...and that damn brat over there.
Me? Wait a sec, I didn’t hear abou-
Request accepted.
Seriously? You gotta be kidding!
Let the quest begin.
AUGUST 21ST
DRESSING ROOM INSIDE UNION FACILITY
Uh, it’s dangerous to touch me, so I can dress myself.
These were Master Shen’s orders, so please try to feel at ease.
I am Master Shen’s subordinate, Mui.
Oh, um... my name is Fuko Izumo.
Yes, I am familiar.
Preparations for your quest are now complete.
From here on out, you are an official occupant of the Roundtable, Miss Fuko.
I wish you the best of luck on your quest.
By quest, do you mean the orders that book gave us?
Indeed.
Valuable rewards await you upon succeeding.
Um... you’re not coming along, Ms. Mui?
I’m afraid not. I do not possess an Emblem.
An Emblem?
I am neither a Negator nor a member of the Roundtable...
...so I cannot possess an Emblem, and thus am unauthorized to participate in quests.
I implore you, Miss Fuko. Please look after master Shen.
Huh? Wait, you don’t wanna count on me. I’m useless.
Please stop bowing, Ms. Mui!
I see... there are people who actually want to be Negators.
At least put some clothes on!
Youch!
Oh!
Ah!
Huh?
Erm, so...
What happened to the suit I just gave you?
Burnt to ashes... by magma that erupted outta the walls.
Where in the heck is this base, anyway?
All that from that little bit of contact... I’m not a pushover... I swear I’m not a pushover.
Who gives a damn ‘bout some monkey suit, anyway? Let’s get to the quest already.
This won’t do. You need a suit, necktie, and an Emblem!
And why’s that?
It may look like cosplay, but a member’s suit is actually pretty impressive.
DURABILITY TEST FOOTAGE
The suits are bulletproof, stab-proof, and just sturdy in general.
EXPERIMENT FOOTAGE
The necktie grants access to any number of public services.
It also has the ability to translate any language.
And the Emblem is necessary for you to participate in quests!
We’ll be traveling around the world to investigate Spoil.
This gear will make for a smoother operation.
Yeah, don’t need it. I‘ll be usin’ my copter.
Huh?
We finally got hunters off our tail. So me and the kid are goin’ on a date in the clouds.
You’re on your own.
Wait just a darn...
You’re leaving me on my own? We should move as a unit!
You’ll cramp my style. Beat it.
- Aw, come on! - Hurry up and go on. By yourself!
My, what an entertaining gentleman!
Why should I? No way!
UMA No. 1129 has taken over a member of personnel and escaped.
Commence capture immediately!
UMA currently proceeding through Hall G on Level 8.
Commence capture immediately!
Oh, sweet! Time to score some points!
Huh, 1129? What level are we on?
That’d be 8. Mui?
Yes, sir... 1129...
This is perfect timing.
Number 1129.
The garment UMA... Clothes.
He latches onto a person’s body and transforms into the garments that person most desires.
However, once he bewitches you with those garments...
...he takes total control of your body and starts running wild.
Cautionary points include-
Andy! Behind you!
- Stay back. - O-Okay!
We got enough problems without ya... jerk!
REPAIR HEADBUTT
Repair Headbutt!
Looks like that hurts.
I didn’t kill ‘im. Just knocked his lights out.
Oh, no. This is not good.
- Huh? - Why?
When the body that 1129 has taken over loses the capacity to move...
...he will seek out a new one...
...and transfer himself to the nearest person.
Isn’t he supposed to turn into the clothes she wants most?
I don’t see a single change.
No. They’ve changed all right.
Hey, Shen!
Yes, Mr. Andy?
Why don’t you constrict her already?
My powers would work on Mui, but Clothes doesn’t meet the requirements!
These attacks are from the garments so it’d be pointless to use my ability on her!
Your power is freakin’ useless!
Oh? You mean the same power that beat you?
Psh, beat shmeat! We never even finished!
Aah, then how about we settle the score after this?
Bring it on!
Ms. Mui.
I implore you, Miss Fuko. Please look after Master Shen.
Ouch!
Huh?
I know we’ve only just met, and I haven’t gotten to know you yet...
...but it had to be done. I’m sorry. This might hurt a bit. Here comes my unluck!
THANK YOU Xièxiè.
She’s out cold!
The clothes are on the move again.
I knew it would come for me next. It prefers female targets.
Sheesh. You took advantage of its female preference rule, didn’tcha?
Yeah, but I thought I could count on you to come to the rescue, Andy.
And even if he took control of me, I’d be a lot easier to fight than Ms. Mui, right?
You planned on unleashing that unlucky body of yours?
Oh! Wait, yeah! I totally forgot!
- Gimme a break. - I mean-
No better time for a spat.
Master Shen, please forgive me.
I’ve done a great disservice to the one who saved my life.
What are you talking about? That was some amazing kung fu!
All that daily training really paid off!
Keep up the good work and you’ll be able to do those moves on your own one day!
UNDERSTOOD, SIR Zhīdàole.
Oh, but what of Master Andy and Miss Fuko?
Right, you see, those clothes latched on to Mr. Andy a second ago.
Huh? They aren’t turning into clothes.
Damn. Damn it all!
Daah! What the hell kind of desire is that?
You want sturdy clothes that regenerate when ripped and rush over when called for?
Talk about a tall order!
Dang, y’know, for a UMA with clothing as their shtick...
Huh?
You’re lame.
Oh, yeah? I’ll show you!
Once I’ve entranced you with my creation, you’ll be my walking mannequin!
Oh, yeah. The stroke of unluck from us touching a second ago hasn’t come ye-
Hey! Sorry up there!
Had an Artifact malfunction! Anybody dead?
Um, well...
Fifteen seconds to regenerate... too slow. Make it faster.
You’re insatiable!
Nice to work with you, Mr. Clothes UMA! Since you’re “Clothes,” I’ll call you Clothy!
-thy?
- Well, I’ll be... they took the UMA and made him their servant. - That hurts, Master Shen.
Well, now we’re all in proper attire.
Yeah. I’m not crazy about it, though.
Damn you, knock it o-
UMA No. 1129 has just been captured by Undead.
Crap! Beat to the punch! It’s because you were too slow, Isshin!
- We have awarded Undead points and promoted him to IX. - Sushi! Sushi! S-U-S-H-I!
That is exactly why he was worth the wait.
Mr. Nico, sir. We have witness reports of a new UMA.
We have confirmation of a rotting corpse wandering the streets of New York.
We believe this is connected to the UMA Spoil mentioned in the quests and-
Sick! I was gettin’ fed up with how small burgers are in Japan anyway!
Wha? They’re different overseas?
TO BE CONTINUED
PREVIEW
The undead and the girl head for a town in the wastelands.
What they saw were a group of moaning rotten people and the plot of a young man.
Next episode of Undead Unluck, Episode 6-Spoil.
In search of the greatest death ever.