Apocalypse issues the quest results
before Fuko and Andy,
including the failure to capture the Negator Unseen.
Several clues lead Andy to believe that Unseen
was taken by Unrepair.
Signifying the existence of Negators who may be enemies,
the Roundtable falls silent.
And then as a penalty for not being able
to complete all quests,
UMA Galaxy is unleashed into the world.
Juiz mentions that penalties from Apocalypse have
the possibility to drive humanity to extinction.
Those words prove true as Acks--an alien race--
invades with a massive fleet to conquer Earth.
Juiz fends off the invaders using
her Negator ability Unjustice and then orders the pursuit
of Negators to fill the 11th seat of the Roundtable.
Sensing an upcoming battle,
Andy volunteers to approach Unrepair.
A new dawn shines golden light upon
the reddish lands before them.
I'll take care of 'im.
If their ability's true to their name,
just a single attack may prove to be fatal.
Very well, then.
And Fuko, you go as well.
Roger that.
Since you helped me, it's time to return the favor!
SEPTEMBER 8TH
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
LEBLON BEACH
SHOPPING BLON
MENSWEAR SECTION
Ah! Everyone's fancy!
Sorry 'bout the wait.
What took you so long?
I don't belong here! It's embarrassing!
You know, it's been a while since I've gotten
decked out in a suit like this.
Well, am I looking good or what?
Whoa, your long legs.
And chiseled frame, Andy.
Yeah, you look like some kind of ritzy celebrity.
I'm not askin' ya what I look like.
I'm askin' ya if you like what you see.
Huh? Does that even matter?
It does!
So, fess up.
- How are the threads? - Way too close.
- Do you like ''em? Huh? - Way too close!
Come on.
A FEW HOURS AGO
A black market auction, huh?
Yep.
It's an auction that deals with Negators,
UMAs, and Artifacts the Union
has had trouble controlling.
Their operation's been busted up before.
But it appears as if they're now back in business.
The guys behind it are mafia types
from all over the world.
It's always held at a random location
so tracking them down's tough.
Juiz managed to locate 'em, though.
Turns out the next auction will be tomorrow night.
Being held on a luxury liner that's docked at the port
of Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro? Could that mean...
Location of Negator Unrepair.
They're right here.
Yeah.
It's likely we'll find Unrepair there.
Though it's anyone's guess if he's buying or selling.
So here's what's gonna go down.
We both infiltrate the ship using
the passes Nico made.
Infiltrate it? Is it safe?
But of course we can't show up dressed like this.
Only a select few celebs are allowed aboard.
Which means disguises, yeah?
Oh!
It's--it's so short!
Hmm.
So is covering yourself up some kind
of habit you picked up or what?
S--Shut up!
It's your fault for picking the most revealing stuff!
When we first met you were revealing plenty with that top.
I was planning on dying! I just threw something on, okay?
Besides, that doesn't explain all your skimpy choices now!
We'll need as much surface area as possible
- for big strokes of un-- - Yeah, likely story! Please!
You'd sure love that, but what about me?
And other people could get hurt!
Huh? What are you talkin' about?
No one is laying their hands on ya.
You're goin' to this shindig as my gal.
But if showin' some skin will make you too embarrassed
to enjoy yourself, then fine.
You can wear whatever you like when you've got me with you.
But you do know these guys buy people with money, right?
Hittin' them with a stroke of unluck would probably do
- the world some good. - Wha--
I can't do that!
If I'm not careful, they could end up dead!
Hmm?
Did you really slip in another skimpy one?
Miss Juiz?
I was wondering,
what made you choose to assign me to this mission?
Hmm?
Our highest priority right now
is securing an 11th member.
- Now we want. - Let me guess.
Unrepair? I'll take care of 'im.
Very well, then.
I'll assign backup for insurance.
Take Tatiana along with you.
Wait, uh, me?
And Fuko, you go as well.
Is there a problem?
I can see the point of sending Tatiana with him
since she looks tough and everything,
but why send me, too?
I'd just drag them both down.
It's simple.
I'm acting in accordance to my own justice.
And justice to me is to protect this planet
and the innocent people who inhabit it.
In fact, that is the same reason why I ordered Shen and Void
to kill you.
I couldn't let you roam free.
I believed that would endanger this planet.
However, seeing our recent fight with Victor--no, Victhor--
made me think.
That unluck of yours, if we manage to control it,
it might just be strong enough to kill God.
But your power is far from sufficient
in its current state.
Ragnarok is drawing ever near as well.
For that reason,
might I request that you continue working with Andy?
Connect with him and do what it takes...
To fall in love with him.
Huh?
Ah, that's it! I have had it!
If this doesn't work, just take Miss Juiz!
Whoa, looks good! Eight outta ten!
Be confident. Hold your head up.
Arms to the side, not in front.
Huh?
There, a ten!
Let's get this one.
Is it too tight in the chest?
A little.
We'll have 'em do a little tailoring, then.
You can have it all delivered to the hotel.
Hmm?
We've got time to kill.
- So how 'bout a walk? - Huh?
Hmm!
Mm-hmm!
Hey, by the way.
Hmm?
'Bout that stroke of unluck the other day.
Huh?
Wh--What about it?
When am I gonna get some?
Huh?
Why are you runnin'?
- Come back! - No way!
I got the hint!
Lemme get a meteor shower all my own!
I knew it!
Aww, come on! I didn't get to eat that blast!
Victor did! I was the one who smooched ya!
That unluck should have been mine!
Not my problem!
We only did that out of necessity!
And this isn't! Count me out!
What a dope.
Think you can buy time with some random stroke of unluck?
Well, too bad! Right now I'm...
In full armor mode!
FULL ARMOR MODE = WEARING CLOTHES
Clothy!
Karma!
Huh? Wait, is this gonna get me, too?
Ah, sorry, Clothy.
I'll get ya a nice ball of yarn later.
A ball of yarn.
UMA Clothes' favorite food.
Oh! This was a combo-type stroke of unluck.
Combo type.
Low-potency strokes of singular unluck
occurring in a chain reaction-like style.
Sorry, it ended up a lot bigger than I thought.
So about him.
Huh?
Just thinkin' about that Victor guy.
I don't even know who he is,
but I mean, hell,
it's not like I've got a grasp on who I am, either.
He said somethin' about him being the original.
For all I know, it's true.
I've barely got any childhood memories for myself.
Without this card here in my noggin,
I would fall apart.
He might show up again someday...
And try to attack you and anyone else around.
- If that happens-- - Don't worry about it.
If it does, I'll use my unluck
and save you over and over again.
So long as you're in there, Andy...
I'll never give up.
Now, come on!
We've gotta get ready for tonight!
Yeah. You're right.
Crap.
Forgot my gloves are still off. Sorry!
Tatiana?
Oh, it's you, Fuko. That's strange.
According to my calculations,
I was set to drop near the port.
Guess my unluck gave you a little detour.
Well, whatever.
I assume the boss filled you in?
In approximately seven hours,
you two will be going undercover to board that ship,
during which I will infiltrate from another point of entry.
The auction is scheduled to commence after
a cocktail party.
You two will search for Unrepair from the inside
and I'll cover the outside.
I'm sure you'll see some pretty gruesome stuff in there.
But don't blow your cover until Unrepair is located.
Oh, Fuko, take this.
I heard you were going to wear a dress
so I had Mr. Nico remodel the necktie that members wear.
I hope you like it.
Oh, wow, thanks!
Oh, one more thing.
Those forged passes have you down as a married couple.
So put on a good act, you two!
Shall we embark, my honey?
Y--Yes, my darling!
SEPTEMBER 9TH
12:30 A.M.
DEPARTURE FROM PORT OF RIO DE JANEIRO
Careful, now.
We're about to enter the underbelly of society.
Don't think about any heroic stunts in there.
But even still,
don't go losing sight
of what you believe is right, either.
Let's do this. Okay.
I must know.
That cryptid you won in the previous auction?
How did it fair?
Oh, I wasn't able to use it at all.
Andy, what exactly is a cryptid?
They're talkin' about UMAs.
I was actually thinking of cooking it up sometime.
Care to join?
Why, yes.
Just tune 'em out. Save your ears.
Did you hear?
They say that a Negator's
the main item for this auction.
Oh, quite a rarity indeed.
It's impressive they managed to find one considering
they're always dying on us.
Apparently they're easier to find now than ever.
Hmm? What do they mean, easier?
Could be the language unification.
The unification of all the world's languages.
Altering the memories and cultures
of all non-Negators.
All languages have now been unified to English.
Oh, let's grab those open seats!
Remember, the only reason you can still chat with Shen
is that necktie.
Oh, you mean
Negators that can't speak English.
Yep.
With everyone's suddenly speaking in English,
they're gonna stick out.
Then that reward doesn't seem like it's very good for us, huh?
Not necessarily.
The Union has a hell of an information network
of their own.
As long as we're one step ahead, the target's ours.
Hmm?
You're not eatin'?
But what's better for them?
- Hmm? - Bringing them to the Union,
or letting them be sold off here?
Hmm.
They're about the same, aren't they?
Ya either die during the quest or become a fat cat's plaything.
I wonder what kind of person they are--
the one up for auction.
Why'd you say that?
Maybe they're like me--
a big inconvenience to those around them.
If so, they've probably led a really hard life.
Not knowing why their ability's happening to them.
Not knowing what they should or shouldn't do.
So I was about to choose death.
You know, I used to think folks that ended up
as Negators had only three courses in life.
They could accept their ability and live,
fall into despair and choose death,
or double down and embrace a life of crime.
But there is a fourth choice.
And that is to eliminate the source itself--to kill God.
After I met you,
joining the Union was an off-handed thing.
But getting to know them changed my mind.
You don't need to accept, give up,
or double down on anything. You can fight.
That's why Union's got my vote.
So what about you, Fuko?
I'm not sure.
I can't accept myself.
Back then I was so close to giving up.
But I would say...
We'll have to ask you to leave.
This area's strictly off-limits to non-personnel.
Come on, boys. Do me a solid.
I wanna show my girlfriend here the stars.
You've been warned once.
Guest or not, I won't ask again.
You think your pretty boy looks can charm the mafia?
- Latla. - What is it?
Am I gonna die here?
Yes, you take a fatal shot through the head.
That so?
Oh, well. Can't have that.
Hmm?
Oh, my.
He cut our necks before I could even react!
He sliced the carotid artery!
Gotta stop the bleeding!
- [mafia thug 1] My hands...
Why can't I move my hands?
Um, thanks for this.
Hey, Kain, come here!
You see, if you weren't such a baby,
you coulda snuck onboard like that.
What, drenched in bile? I think not!
This is yours, Rip.
Hmm?
Should I have brought a suit to wear, too?
Nah, we'll be running amok anyway.
Dress code be damned.
Thanks, Latla, but you can toss that now.
I won't be needing it.
Well, are there really any here?
There is. But just the one, though.
I say let's take them now.
And you said that we wouldn't find any, Latla!
Your fortune telling is way off!
Shut up, will ya?
You got lucky, that's all!
Feng, so glad you could join us.
Uh, Rip, he only speaks Chinese. Remember?
Oh, right. Sorry, I forgot.
THANKS FOR COMING OUT
NO NEED FOR THANKS
Zombie, we've got big trouble!
-We have infiltrators - I'm not Zombie.
- on the deck of the ship! - I already told you, I'm Undead,
And they were speaking - ball brat.
-a language other than English! - Huh?
A man with an eye patch
slit the necks of some mafia guys
and they got all weird afterwards!
There are four in total,
and at least two of 'em are confirmed Negators.
They're after the Negator being put up for auction!
What do we do, boss?
They must be...
Negator hunters.
This group has come up
- quite a bit as of late. - Man chill out.
- That's their unofficial name. - Not fair! I wanna go!
Are these the same ones who took Unseen?
Most likely, yes.
We have one thing in common:
that they also specialize in collecting Negators by force.
But the difference lies in our objectives.
We who are aligned with Union are seeking to kill God.
To be freed of rules.
Them, on the other hand...
They are seeking revenge against the world
They dispose of collected Negators
they deem worthless.
Well, I suppose that's
another thing we have in common.
We do not!
At least that's not why you tried to kill me.
You did it in order to protect people, right?
These powers, being a Negator--
it can be sad and painful.
But even so...
Taking it out on the world is not right!
- Let's go! - Yeah!
TO BE CONTINUED