We can do it...
...Victor.
A fierce battle between Unrepair Negator Rip and Andy's group takes place on the open seas.
The countless blades coming from Rip's Artifact, Blade Runner,
causes much trouble for Andy and the gang.
But with the combination of four Negator abilities- Unmove, Untouchable, Undead, and Unluck-
they manage to defeat Rip.
A giant UMA appears at Latla's call.
Latla escapes inside it along with Rip, leaving with the words, "Rip will definitely not die."
The pair disappears into the ocean along with the other Negator Hunters.
With Rip defeated, the effects of Unrepair's power are released, and Fuko's life is spared.
Now that the battle's over, Chikara feels dumbfounded as the tension washes away
when Fuko asks him if he wants to join the Union.
Chikara is still confused at how the situation changed at breakneck speed,
so Andy decides to give him a one-week grace period to decide.
Everyday life, or days of battle?
Chikara's decisions at the crossroads as a Negator is...
Do you think Chikara will come?
Who knows?
We told 'im to show up at the school gates at five once he's made up his mind.
Yeah.
Ten minutes left. If he doesn't come, we're outta here.
Yeah.
If his resolve ain't up to snuff, he's better off not joining. He'll just wind up dead.
You're right. Everyone's only got one life to live.
And if you end up dying, there's no coming back.
Actually, that's not as true as you think.
Ah!
Latla said you guys weren't here, so I figured you would be.
Unrepair?
You're so small... Wait, you survived! But how...
Nope, I died all right. Shot through the heart.
I got beat clean.
Long story short, I ended up looking like this.
No biggie, though. I'll apparently be back to normal soon enough.
Then wh-why are you here? Y-You wanna go, punk?
Nah, today I've got a gif-
Ow!
Hmm?
Oh! There goes a baby tooth!
You're right on time, bud.
I wasn't satisfied with just drillin' a hole through your heart, ya know.
Hm? What are... oh!
You're mad at me for stabbing the girl, right?
Listen. My bad, my bad!
Then again, didn't she jump in harm's way herself?
Is that my fault?
Hey, your wound doing all right?
Huh? Uh, yeah. Mr. Ni-
Er... I mean, a doctor patched me up.
Gotcha! Good to hear! Sorry about that!
Okay, see? We've made up now!
I'm only here to give you a gift today!
A gift?
Yeah, this!
A handgun?
I thought I'd give you guys the lowdown... on what it is we're trying to do.
Never handled an Artifact before, right?
Gaaah!
What?
Fuko!
Andy... what is this?
What the hell is this? I've touched other Artifacts in the past, but...
It depends on the item. Different Artifacts funnel different images into your mind.
And the image that particular one produces is pretty rare.
What was that thing- that big, dark figure?
That's who you're after, right? The God you're all so set on killing.
No one's beating that thing, don't you think?
That's why we're going to rule the world until they come to destroy it.
Even though the end is nigh, eh? That's gonna be one short rule, bud.
What are you talking about?
We can go to the next step. Unlike any of you.
What?
Calling all off-mission members!
Roundtable members are currently battling Negator Hunters in Egypt and China.
EGYPT We need anyone in the vicinity to provide backup!
Come on! We don't need any backup!
This world turns because we live upon it as vessels.
So, why are we the only ones who fight?
Why are we the only ones who suffer?
It should be the other way around, right? Otherwise, it'd be unfair.
We're called Under. In three months, the world will flip around and become fair.
Well, whaddaya think after seeing that?
Not so hot now, are ya? Think y'can beat that thing?
Join us, and I'll personally put in a good word for you two.
Hah! As if, idiot.
If it exists, that means we can kill it.
You really are a riot.
Then give it your best shot... Union.
And there ya have it.
Let's team up and kill God!
Oh!
Chikara!
Erm, I'm sorry.
You didn't mention that part before.
You decided to come-oh...
S-S-S-Sorry! Never mind!
Chikara?
Wait... where's Mr. Andy?
I know what your skill is. No way I'd fall for that.
I'm sorry! Please forgive me!
Let's have a li'l talk.
Yes, sir... don't kill me.
Fuko! We're takin' this somewhere else.
Hmm?
Chikara, are there still folks in your classroom?
No, there's nobody left inside.
Gotcha.
Fuko! Chikara said he left somethin' back in class! Let's head on in!
Really? Is that okay?
Course not. Throw on your blazer so no one finds out we're outsiders.
What floor? What grade are you, Chikara?
The fourth floor. Oh, and, um, I'm a third-year.
Whaa? You're preparing for college, then! That's amazing!
Amazing, amazing, a-mazing!
- Amazing, amazing, amazing! - Uh, it is...? W-Well, thanks.
A-mazing, amazing, amazing!
Wow!
A real classroom! It's so big!
Whoa! Right where the protagonist looks outside lost in thought!
Back of the class, near the window!
Um... Mr. Andy?
What's up?
Oh! Serious talk time. Sorry about that.
You talked about the world ending. But when is that exactly?
If the quests proceed as normal, and we keep up a losing streak, then April.
And if the next penalty we get hit with is the world-ender... then it'll be January.
Huh? Wait, really?
I have two things that I need to do.
One is to live...
...and the other is to atone.
Can I tell a really bleak story?
Huh? Sure.
I've... killed my parents.
It was back when I was a first-year in middle school.
We were on our way home from a shopping trip.
I offered to carry the bags since they were heavy...
...and made my way across the crosswalk, ahead of them.
Come on, hurry!
Hm? What's wrong with you two?
I didn't realize it at the time.
That it was my fault my mom and dad couldn't move.
Then, before I knew it, a truck barreled toward them from just out of view, its driver asleep.
Right when I tried to run towards them...
My dad died instantly.
My mom suffered serious injuries. She tried her very best, but passed a week later.
My mom's final words were, "Be someone who can take action for others."
It was a while after that when I realized my ability caused that accident.
I thought about ending my life multiple times. But every time I did, I saw my parents' faces.
It made me wonder what they would want me to do now.
They'd likely tell me it was okay to die if things were too hard for me.
But there's no way they'd want that! It's your own child!
Of course they'd want me to live!
That's why... I need to keep on living.
I don't have to impress anybody. If I just keep on surviving...
...that maybe, in some small way... it'd help make me a better son.
I kept telling myself that. That's how I've been living.
But then the mafia caught me, and threw me in a cage.
Just when I was about to be killed...
I met the two of you.
Not only did you save me, you also taught me that my ability can help others.
I've been searching all this time.
A way, outside of simply living, to make my amends.
I know that I freaked out earlier, but I won't run away anymore.
So, please allow me... to be part of the team!
Hmm?
Hey, Chikara! Club's wrapped up! Let's head home!
- Hmm? - Hmm?
Hmm?
Uh, so, who's the old dude repeating the same grade for the tenth time?
Come on, Ryo!
Looks like you really did go too far!
And who is she? That's not our school's blazer. You in trouble with them?
Uh, no, no. You've got it all wrong.
There's something totally off about this.
It might look that way, but...
- Also, the look of their eyes- - Oh, no, wait, no...
How long ya gonna keep laughing?
No, no, no, no! I can't take it anymore!
By the way, I got some big news.
Huh? What's that?
I'm headed to Antai University on a basketball scholarship!
Wow, seriously? That's great!
You betcha! Now I don't have to hear my mom's bellyaching!
Dang, Ryo. You really are something!
You really are amazing, Ryo.
Well, yeah. I guess I am something, huh?
Chikara.
- Huh? - Hmm?
It's time. Let's go.
Oh. Right.
Hey, Chikara. What are you do-
Hey, Ryo. Thank you for everything.
School was so much fun thanks to you.
What...? My body won't move.
If... if we manage to kill God... let's graduate together!
Whoa! I can move! Dammit...
Chikara!
Hey, Chikara!
Hold on! What's going on?
I knew it! They were trouble!
I'd like the memory thing done.
You sure?
Yes. It makes things safer for everyone, right?
Yeah.
Then I'd like it done.
Hit it, Nico.
Roger that.
Hey, you jerks! Wait!
Where do you think you're taking Chikara?
Hang tight, I'm coming to save...
...you?
Huh? Oh.
Crap, I left my bag back in class!
What a pain!
Hmm... but why am I all out of breath?
Get us outta here.
Andy.
Yeah?
I want to beat God.
So that Chikara can go to school again. So that the world doesn't come to an end.
That's why...
Will you teach me... how to fight?
Sure.
September 16.
Andy and Fuko succeeded in persuading the 11th Negator to join the Union.
As a result, a level eight information blackout was conducted on anyone with memories of Chikara Shigeno.
Addendum:
A special training regimen was put underway per Fuko Izumo and Chikara Shigeno's requests.
And so...
2020
DECEMBER 1ST
UNION FACILITY, ROUNDTABLE ROOM
We're all assembled, yes?
You may proceed, Apocalypse.
Quests, open!
TO BE CONTINUED
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