Meeting Andy and unexpectedly getting roped into Union operations,
Fuko thinks twice about her own death.
After fending off two Union attackers, Shen and Void,
Fuko meets Gena at Lake Baikal, where Gena’s death and intentions deeply moves her.
Fuko then becomes a member of the Roundtable that assaulted her.
This was partly done to protect herself and Andy.
They encounter Union members at the Roundtable room.
The unwavering words of their leader Juiz makes Fuko realize
just how distant her desires to change the organization actually are.
Andy, in seeing his own death, wishes to grant Fuko’s wish,
and in order to increase likability, the key component for the Unluck ability,
seeks the most difficult quest to jump higher in the ranks.
Dragging along Shen, the man who called them into the Roundtable, what will happen?
The story has just begun.
AUGUST 23RD
Wow, Andy, where are we?
This is Nevada, USA.
Thought about the copter, but hitting the road feels better, yeah?
Yeah!
What d’ya say? How about we just book it to Vegas for a wild time instead?
W-We can’t do that! We have to head to the place mentioned in the dossier, Lon... Lon...
Um, what was it, again?
Pretty sure I saw the name at the end of this.
August 21st. In New York City...
Confirmed case of rotting corpse wandering streets.
Conducted memory wipe of witnesses and nearby residents pertaining to current phenomenon.
Identity was procured from rotting corpse’s belongings.
His name was James W. Smith...
from the town of...
...Longing.
Yup, it’s a rural area in the western United States!
They film a ton of cowboy movies there!
What are you doing out there, Mr. Shen?
Mr. Andy was seriously going to leave me behind, you know!
I’ve been secretly plastered out here the whole time. I was so lonely!
That’s dangerous! Hurry up and come inside!
My dear Fuko...
Aah, it’s nice and cool in here!
Um, so... do you think this dossier is actually connected to Spoil?
I believe so. What do you think “spoil” means in this context?
Spoil.
It essentially means to decay... or rot away, in this case.
I don’t know why it traveled 4,000 kilometers all the way back to New York, but...
I’m sure they’ll be in Longing.
By “they”... do you mean the enemy we’re up against...
Yup.
The UMA Spoil, and their legion of homemade zombies.
Zombies, UMA Sponge...
THIS IS PURELY PERSONAL OPINION Yeah!
Uh, it’s Spoil, Fuko, my dear.
And it’s our job to capture that thing, right?
Do we even stand a chance?
RELAX, DON'T WORRY Mao wèn tí, Mao wèn tí.
You see, our investigators scoped out the town ahead of time.
They gave me audio data from when they set up a barricade around the town’s perimeter.
Care to listen?
Huh? Did they all make it back in one piece?
Wait, you mean they didn’t?
We will now commence the investigation within the town.
Look at that. Place is crawling with zombies. This is terrible.
Hey, something’s there. Is that...?
HATE, DON’T DRINK! YOU CAN’T!
Hey, you! Your body, it’s...
Aah? What is this? My arm!
Mine, too! Kill it! It’ll stop the spread.
Who the hell cares?
Open fire!
Aah, dammit!
Well, what do you think, Mr. Andy?
Think ‘bout what?
Seems you’ll have a hard time unless you go all out... against this one.
Ain’t no need.
Trouble sleeping?
Please rest at ease. Mr. Andy and I will take care of Spoil.
I want to help.
For Ms. Gena’s sake? Collecting points to help her cause?
That’s not it.
The reward that Apocalypse mentioned. Do you remember what it was?
The location of Unrepair.
If we’re able to clear this quest, and meet this Unrepair person, then maybe...
...we’ll gain a clue that’ll help Andy actually die.
Mr. Shen, what’s your reason for being on this quest?
Oh, wait... you were forced into it. Sorry.
Well, that is part of it. But this appears to be quite the difficult quest.
So I might finally be able to see him.
Not the half-hearted version of him we know now...
...but Victhor-god of victory.
AUGUST 24TH
We’re here.
That our place?
Yup. Beyond that barricade is the town of Longing.
We should proceed with caution.
Right.
Hm? Andy? What are you doing with...
That wall’s in the way!
- Wha...? - Wha...?
What are you doing? We were confining them!
Can they revert?
Excuse me?
Once they’re like that, can they revert?
No. That’s impossible. They have already been physically altered.
Oh, no...
I see.
Well, then! That means I don’t gotta hold back!
Wait, huh?
Buckle up, kid!
On it!
And shut your mouth or you’ll bite your tongue off!
On it!
Now, listen up...
...ya bunch of rottin’ meat bags!
I intend on killin’ the whole lot of ya!
But if any of ya still got enough fire within to know where the sack of crap is...
...that did this to your bodies, then ya better duck now!
We gotta talk.
Blood Ring...
Crimson Waxing Moon!
CRIMSON WAXING MOON
Gee... your boyfriend sure is something!
HE’S NOT MY BOYFRIEND! Veez ghot vhy doyfen!
So there is one...
...who ain’t totally spoiled yet!
Hey, we got one that ain’t spoiled yet!
All we gotta do now is have her lead us to Spoil, right?
Ha, ha, I’ll tag along.
Wait.
Mr. Andy, spare a moment?
Didn’t I mention that we should proceed with caution?
You did.
I can move.
Mr. Andy, do you have any experience fighting UMAs?
Can’t say I remember.
UMAs are different from us Negators. They are the very Rules themselves.
It’s common for them to suddenly ensnare people without rhyme or reason.
S-Suddenly...?
Right.
I’m sure you already have a hunch, but...
my ability activates when I look at my target from a certain distance.
And our dear Fuko’s activates when she makes physical contact.
Knowing you, I bet you were planning to figure out how things work here mid-combat.
But that’s a bad move when up against a UMA.
It has most likely already activated its ability.
Huh? Already?
Most UMAs will impose their Rule on anyone who steps within their range-no exceptions!
My bad. Sorry, you two.
Didn’t expect him to apologize so quickly.
Do you feel off or abnormal in any way?
Not really.
Hmm?
Hey, there’s something written on your stomach.
Huh?
My stomach?
Aah, don’t rip off the buttons!
Now she turns away?
Gah ha ha ha, you’re as good as dead now! They’ve got you right where they want you!
Nothing on me... Fuko, how about you?
Nope, all clear!
You must’ve went smack-dab in the center of its target area, Mr. Andy.
What do we do? We have to hurry and-
Makes sense. Guess I’ll just wait till I spoil, then.
- Wait, what? - Wait, what?
Are you sure? You do realize you’re going to spoil, right?
That’s right! You might actually end up dead and then-
Don’t be stupid.
If somethin’ this small could take me out... then you woulda killed me a long time ago.
Now, let’s see.
His right hand is starting to spoil!
Cripes, that’s gotta smart.
It’s back to normal!
Oh, geez! It’s no good! It healed, but now it’s rotting all over again!
A Continuous-Effect Type... talk about pesky.
So the moment someone sets foot in this town, Spoil curses them...
...and once that person hits the curse’s time limit, they automatically get zombified.
Even if we wanted to track down Spoil, our only lead is that communication-deficient friend.
Hmm...! This quest really is difficult... especially for three people.
Wazzat?
Oh, what, that’s it? That’s your price?
Hey! Looks like she knows where Spoil is!
Andy, what are you doing?
Right, sorry for the short notice, but...
We’re gettin’ hitched!
Says it’s her dream. After the ceremony, she’ll tell us where Spoil is.
What?
Truth is, I dunno if it’s ‘cause I’m half-spoiled myself, but I can understand her zombinese!
Zombinese?
- So, y’mind if I take the plunge? - Huh?
I’ll turn her down if you consider it cheatin’.
Hold the phone! That girl could be an assassin for all we know!
You’re fine! Take her down the aisle!
Fuko, don’t encourage them!
Mr. Andy!
Welp, better find you a dress!
Please keep this one thing in mind!
This quest is for capturing the target, not neutralizing!
If you kill Spoil, then we end up failing the quest! And we won’t get a do-over!
You do want that Unrepair prize, don’t you?
Oh, crap, adults!
Anyway, once you learn Spoil’s location, be sure to contact us!
Hey, wait!
It’s not safe!
Mui, give me strength.
FIGHT ON
Fight on, Master Shen.
Hold on! I’m not a zombie!
A kid? And he’s not zombified... but how?
I need to hurry and save him.
Mr. Shen! What deja vu!
You two make quite the pair- you’re practically the same person.
Not considering the consequences of your actions.
You shouldn’t proceed any farther, you know.
If this underground tunnel is also within Spoil’s range, then that kid is already...
That’s right!
All of us have been cursed.
Their timers have more digits... why?
So, who are you people? If you’re working for that thing, then-
Hold on! We’re on your side-
Quit lying!
You’re just here to kill us because we’re doomed to be zombies!
Why else would outsiders come to a run-down town in the boonies?
The fact that you haven’t moved from that spot is proof enough.
Standing there, where the curse can’t reach you...
Good grief.
Aah, shoot.
Hot damn, that dress fits you like a glove!
Pretty sure the priest is supposed t’say something here.
Y’know, through sickness and in health- all that jazz.
But we’re both spoilin’ away so who gives a crap, right?
Th-Thank you...
So long as I fit the bill, I’ll do this as many times as you want.
Hey, you lugs, would it kill ya to show a li’l enthusiasm?
Thank you... that’s enough...
My dream was to wear a wedding dress... That’s enough for me...
Now, go and save them...
All of them in misery, unable to die... Please, kill them, put them to rest...
And then... that... that thing...
Kill that thing...
Well, my orders were to capture it, but... I can’t refuse my bride’s request, now can I?
Repair boost...
Crimson Cross!
Why?
Why won’t you spoil? I see, a Negator?
How dare a lowly Rule vessel...
You dummies...
Huh?
...actually protected me? Appreciate it. Guess you all haven’t spoiled just yet, eh?
Oh-ho?
PARTS BULLET HAMMER
Parts Bullet... Hammer!
Ya hear that, all you zombified survivors out there?
I’m taking on the sack of crap that spoiled your bodies!
If ya been achin’ to slug this chump, follow the sound of the bell!
But ya better make it quick!
Yeah!
I’ve gotta bag this sucker!
TO BE CONTINUED
PREVIEW
Once, I had a dream. Once, I looked up to the future.
If I didn’t know the world betrayed so easily, would hope not have spoiled?
Next episode of Undead Unluck, Episode 7-Dream.
In search of the greatest death ever.