Geez, we broke our backs all night just for this?
This will only get us one night of drinks.
We don't have to drink it away.
Oh! It's raining!
The weather report was wrong again.
Enders are more likely to appear during the rain.
It could be dangerous to head straight back to Rock Town.
We could come across those black things from before, as well.
I found a nearby Nest we can take shelter from the rain in!
Really?
Oh.
It's really coming down.
Will Kanata and Tokio be okay?
We could always go give them an umbrella.
Oh!
Speak of the devil!
"We're making a pit stop from the rain, so we'll be late."
A pit stop? Where?
There's only one place where they could make a pit stop.
Not Desire!
Not quite as seedy as Desire, but definitely more unsavory.
Where?
Yes, this is Baccarat Nest.
Yeah! Stab him!
A place where love and greed collide.
Oh, wait. There's no love at all.
To put it simply, it's the Nest of greed.
It's no holds barred here. Anything and everything is at stake.
We can exchange our AO Crystals for coins...
Now with this, our meager earnings will turn into an absolute fortune!
And we stay out of the rain, so it's two birds with one stone!
Kanata! Here's your half.
- Oh? - Use that to hit your payload.
Good luck!
A payload?
Baccarat Nest, huh?
Knowing Tokio,
I'm sure he's going on about "turning an absolute fortune."
He's a lousy gambler.
Doesn't he end up stripping all the way?
I'd like to think that Mouton will keep him out of trouble.
Yes! Get it! Tell him to eat dust!
Yes! Just like that!
Sigh...
I lost again!
Damn it! Here go the boxers!
Pull those back up.
I will take it from here.
I've been itching to be of use.
Oh? Mmm.
You did it, Mouton!
It was nothing.
Shove a bit to the right, eh?
Huh?
♪ I know that is What's most important ♪
♪ If it should come to goodbyes ♪
♪ If we should have to be apart ♪
♪ Have faith ♪
♪ In the courage to move forward ♪
Ciel?
Huh? You know her?
♪ And our tapestry of tomorrow ♪
She's the Magus who fixed this for me.
♪ Come together ♪
♪ Seamlessly as one ♪
♪ Intertwined as one ♪
Oh?
♪ As these sleepless nights ♪
♪ Surrender to the light of day ♪
So we meet again, Noir.
Yes.
- Is this Kanata? - Yes.
You talked about me?
Noir told me what a wonderful master you are.
What?
My name is Ciel.
I'm a singer, as you can probably tell.
Nice to meet you.
Was there anything on there?
The data was wiped.
This is a photo Kanata took.
Hmm?
Photos reflect the photographer's feelings.
Kanata must really love you, Noir.
What?
Do you love me, Kanata?
You can't just ask me that!
I'm a little jealous.
A photo to commemorate time spent with your master.
You'll definitely want to look back on this someday.
Look back?
Who is your master, Ciel?
I still don't have a master.
Still? So you haven't been assigned?
Strange, isn't it? To think such Magus exist.
That's why I travel the world singing.
I'm hoping to meet the wonderful master of my dreams.
I hope you find one.
Thank you.
I've still got work to do,
but I hope you two will enjoy the rest of your night!
One, two, three,
four, five, six!
A hurricane smashes your house and you have to pay 10,000 baccara coins.
Damn it! You guys better not be cheating!
Please remain calm, master.
Once again, I will take it from here.
You say Tokio's in Baccarat Nest?
A pit stop from the rain. What a fat lie.
That Nest is run by the Nebbiolo Family.
That could spell trouble.
Nebbiolo?
You mean Range's current boss?
Range? Who's that?
That was the former second-in-command
who you disposed of two years, two months, and 17 days ago.
Doesn't ring a bell.
I'm sure they'll be fine.
I'm sure Range's dead in the wilderness somewhere right about now.
Goddamn, that was a dance with death!
When the Enders attacked and destroyed your bike,
I thought we were goners!
It's a good thing we bought that fresh produce in Rock Town
or you'd have starved to death by now.
I'm sick of these damn vegetables!
Give me some meat to sink my teeth into!
Still looking at that?
This is to commemorate our time together.
Since we're here, shall we play a game?
- So we meet again. - Excuse me?
It's you!
It would seem we are bound by fate.
You seem nervous. Is it your first time in a casino?
Yes.
Me too.
Nice to see you again, Noir.
Yes, Schnee.
Go ahead.
What's this?
That's too bad.
Now it's my turn.
Oh, is that where it was?
Getting a payload isn't very exciting.
They say this game drove people mad before civilization collapsed.
The game of "Mental Destroyer."
Why are you two at the casino?
The weather report was wrong.
What about you?
I'm looking for a key.
A key?
Yes.
The key my lord is searching for.
Did your master lose the key to your house?
Yes.
My lord lost the key,
and he is now like an innocent child fumbling about in the darkness.
This makes him more gullible than he looks.
That would be his Achilles' heel.
Damn it, I was chewed out by the boss and I gotta buy myself a new Coffin.
This is the worst!
If only those Magus didn't get away--
♪ What kind of dream shall I dream? ♪
♪ Shall I dream the same as your dream? ♪
♪ That's where your true voice is stuck And I want to get to know it ♪
Isn't that...
♪ If you're lost in an endless night ♪
Found you!
♪ And you can't find a way out ♪
♪ Just whisper my name ♪
♪ And I'll be right by your side ♪
So...
that's how it goes.
Let's play a different game.
How about Remove Grandma?
I'm completely broke, but thanks!
What are you doing?
You bitch! How dare you give me the slip!
You're my property!
No! I'm not anyone's property!
I've got the deed.
The deed to the Magus.
That can't--
You told me it was a consent form to ride on your Carrier!
Do you know her?
That's the Magus that helped Noir.
We have to help her!
Stop it, Range!
What was that?
Is that Kanata?
What are you doing here?
How cute.
You think you can buy this deed off me?
- I'll buy it! - No, me!
The deed to Ciel?
I'll pay whatever you want!
- Me too! - And me!
Looks like you're pretty popular, hey, little showgirl?
Why don't we do it this way?
A regular old auction's no fun.
It's no holds barred here in Baccarat Nest!
I'll be the bookie!
If you want the Magus, pay me the entry fee.
The deed to the Magus
will be the prize in a Battle Royal!
- I'm in! - Me too!
Ciel will be mine!
You're not getting away.
Any more takers?
You in?
I wish I could, but I just lost all my money.
Please leave it to me.
Just you wait, GASMAKER!
I'll be back with double soon enough!
Master.
I believe we are in quite the predicament.
Shush! Shut up!
Huh?
This is very important.
Thank you, Noir. I'll make sure to buy it back afterwards.
Yes. I believe in you.
All right, you schmucks!
Who wants the little showgirl for themselves?
I want to see real havoc out there!
Make it worth my while!
Allow me to explain the rules.
Anything goes in this battle royal.
Cough up the entry fee,
and anyone can join at any time.
The last remaining Coffin takes the sum of the entry fees
along with the deed to Ciel!
Become her master,
or pawn her off to someone else.
Do whatever you want!
Let the battle begin!
I'm hoping to meet the wonderful master of my dreams.
I won't let Ciel's dream fall away due to such a stupid betting match!
All right! Next one.
Pretty unremarkable adversaries, aren't they?
Looks that way.
Hmm. Would you look at that!
We can do this! Just one more!
You think you can beat me with that piddly peashooter?
A Heavy Armor Type.
Its movement is clunky.
Autofocus Mode should be effective.
- Let's do it. - Okay.
Now.
What!
Enemy count: zero. Energy remaining: 35%.
Awesome! Now we can free Ciel!
Splendid work.
So far.
What do you mean?
What was that?
The game's not finished until you can beat us!
Range, you coward!
What do you mean?
I told you the rules.
"Cough up the entry fee,
and anyone can join at any time."
How exciting!
- Do it! Do it! - Kill him!
Tough luck, Kanata.
You're just a hack, through and through.
You're no hero for the little showgirl!
What's that?
It's that snow white Coffin from before!
Who the hell are you!
You can't just jump in out of nowhere!
Anyone can join at any time.
That's what you said, right?
That voice-- Is that--
I'll handle the little nippers.
You do what you need to do.
Just who are you?
Won't you tell me your name?
I'm afraid I can't do that at this time.
Call me whatever you want.
Thank you!
Black Mask!
Range!
I went easy on you before, but not today, buddy!
Out of ammo, are you, hack?
This isn't over yet!
That won't work.
Just how stupid are you?
I'm going to defend Ciel's dream!
Fancy a hack like you
taking the silly drivel of a Magus seriously?
It's not drivel!
Make fun of me if you will,
but I won't let you take Ciel's dream away from her!
You're not a hero!
You're nothing but talk!
This is it this time!
Adios, Kanata.
- My lord. - Yes?
Noir?
Noir!
What just happened?
Ah. There's no mistaking it.
A Magus Skill?
So you really are...
What just happened?
You--
My name is Noir.
We got wiped out!
You'll regret this!
That settles it, then.
It's all thanks to you.
Then my job is finished.
We'll meet again.
The winner is Kanata in DAISYOGRE!
And the winner takes the sum of the entry fees!
Let's go, Mouton!
Yahoo!
Kanata?
Let's go, Ciel.
I don't know how to thank you.
Kanata, Noir.
What about me?
You didn't do anything, Tokio.
You're harsh.
I went to buy back GASMAKER and this.
Thank you, Tokio.
Now you're free, Ciel.
Thank you, Kanata.
Where will you go from here?
Well, I...
- Yes? - Huh?
Smile, please.
This is to commemorate.
What? Hey, wait--
Translated by Rychelle Brittain