[rhythmic beeping]
Maria!
[Maria] I'm sorry to say, but there's no hope.
There's nothing I can do.
If what Mystere said is true,
it looks like the safe mode ran wild.
Just before it happened, Noir said she didn't want to disappear.
Is there a chance they might stay like this forever?
That might not be such a bad thing.
What?
[Maria] In any case, we need to act quickly.
[grunts]
Is this for sale?
It's you.
[rhythmic beeping]
[Claudia] Don't expect too much.
It's just that I was drinking with a junk dealer three days ago
who was bragging about selling his goods to heroic Alba.
Right now, it's the only lead we've got. We appreciate it.
Let me know if you make any progress.
I'm ready to do whatever I can to help.
[Kanata] Got it. I won't hesitate to contact you.
That's what I like to hear! Bye!
[sighs]
[Ciel] Don't worry.
I'm sure we'll find Alba, and get Noir back too.
Thank you, Ciel.
[alarm blares]
[Kanata] Enders are the last thing we need.
Best to avoid contact completely.
- [gasps] - What was that explosion?
What's that?
The Enders are being wiped out.
The only one capable of that is...
Enders Response is all clear.
Now the Nest up ahead is out of danger.
Actually, that's not really why I did it.
What?
[Kanata] I knew it was you, Alba!
You have to help us!
Noir's in trouble!
Maria! What happened to Noir?
[Maria] You stink of sweat.
I've just finished work, what do you expect?
If it's Noir you're after, Kanata took her with him.
Where to?
[Maria] Hopefully, they're meeting any moment now.
I understand your situation.
I'll get straight to the point.
There's nothing I can do right now.
Are you serious? [breathes shakily]
Don't freak out.
He only said not right now.
Maybe he can help later.
[Kanata] Noir went out of control! You can stop it, can't you?
[Alba] First off,
we need to set the record straight.
Noir leads an independent existence.
Mystere may have woken up later, but she is not part of Noir.
[Kanata] So, in other words...
[Ciel] Two Magus exist within the body of one Magus?
Honestly, in my previous research,
I became aware of the existence of an unknown black box.
I kept silent, because I also didn't understand what it was.
[Kanata] Even when Mystere returns to perfect condition,
Noir may be able to exist, right?
[Alba] If only the body had been created to sustain two individuals.
Sadly that's not the case, and it has caused an overflow.
Each saw the other as foreign, and they tried to destroy each other.
That is my estimation.
[Ciel] What will happen to Noir and Mystere after that?
[Alba] In the end, one of them will wake up.
[Ciel] What about the one who doesn't?
[Alba] That one will be eliminated.
Isn't there a way to save both of them?
- [Alba] There is only one way. - [gasps]
To transfer one of them into another body.
[Kanata] Is something like that really possible?
[Alba] We need another Type Zero Magus.
They're extremely rare at best,
and finding one without a contract will be extremely difficult.
[Ada] That's why you said it can't be done right now.
[Alba] If there is another Type Zero, I know where it would be.
Where?
The place where Type Zeros were born.
Amasia, which collapsed 20 years ago.
[Ellie huffing]
- Can you calm down? - No!
If Kanata comes back depressed, you'll need to be ready to cheer him up.
Shouldn't you go take a shower and change your clothes?
[exclaims]
[device beeping]
- Kanata? - Thank goodness,
I've connected to Rock Town.
Where are you? Is Noir safe?
We're going to Amasia to save Noir.
Amasia? What do you mean?
I don't know what's out there, so I wanted to tell you where we're going.
I can't get in touch with Tokio.
[Ellie] Wait, but then I'm coming too!
We need to hurry before Mystere and Noir get worse!
I'll contact you again later!
What? If you'd just wait--
Geez!
[Kanata] Please take care of Noir.
Even I don't know the current state of Amasia.
You should exercise caution.
If we can't return,
please leave Noir with Maria in Rock Town.
I can't make a promise like that.
What he means is, you'd better do your best to return.
We'll be sure to come back.
Would you like to go back to Amasia?
What about you?
It's up to you.
[Ciel] Kanata, shouldn't you rest?
You've barely slept since we left Rock Town.
I'll be fine.
If you keel over, I'll be the one picking up the pieces.
Sorry for making you worry.
I'm glad you came. You've been a huge help.
That's not what I expected to hear from you.
[sighs]
♪ 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 ♪
♪ If you're lost in an endless night ♪
♪ And you can't find a way out ♪
♪ Just whisper my name ♪
♪ And I'll be right by your side ♪
♪ The light shone Through the window ♪
♪ My face of innocence ♪
My dear, you don't deserve to be my fan.
[beeps]
[person] We'll enter the surveillance area of Old Amasia shortly.
[Schnee] Understood.
I'll inform my lord.
[beeping]
[Schnee] Sorry to disturb you from your sleep.
What is it?
We will return to Amasia shortly.
Good.
I'll make preparations.
You fool!
What are you doing?
[Macht] Licht.
You don't have the right to question me.
I asked a lot of you in that operation.
[Schnee] I exist to help my lord realize his full power.
[Macht] Let me put it a better way.
It is all thanks to you, Schnee.
- I am grateful. - Yes.
[Schnee] There is an update from Ciel about the Magus Key.
She said something strange has happened.
[Macht] Strange?
So--
What happened?
- What is that? - [gasps]
You. What are you doing here?
Is Mr. Weisheit aware of this?
Rather than asking me,
why don't you go find out for yourself?
[breathes heavily]
You can be sure I will.
I guess that's what they call, "trembling with excitement."
How does it feel to return home after ten years?
I can't see the sky or smell the wind.
And there are no crazy Drifters.
Just like it was back then.
[sighs]
Just the place to die of boredom.
[chuckles]
You haven't changed either.
Nor have you, spewing flowery words as usual.
You're just the same old Weisheit, aren't you?
No matter how dull it is, this is where you were born.
Me, Macht and the rest of your precious family are here.
That's why you came back here, isn't it?
Licht Alter.
[Tokio chuckles]
[Macht] Excuse me, Mr. Weisheit.
Well, welcome home, Macht.
You've come to the right place.
What are you doing here, Licht?
What are you talking about?
I'm just who I look like.
White Mask.
[chuckles]
[Schnee] What is this facade, Mouton?
Are you confusing me with someone else?
I am White Sheep.
Wait, was it White Goat?
Which was it?
I'll send you flying.
[Mouton] In that case, send me all the way to Histoire, please.
[Schnee] That's enough of your monkey show.
Just remember this.
I will never forgive you.
It was you who abandoned my lord.
[Mouton] Wait a moment.
That doesn't match my recollection.
Your master chose to remain behind.
Or am I mistaken?
I understand that.
I don't need you to tell me.
Answer my question.
Just like I told you, I'm White Mask.
I'm asking what you're trying to achieve with that ridiculous mask!
I'm making better use of it than you are with your mask.
[Macht grunts]
[chuckles]
[Macht] Seems like I can't get through to you, even after ten years.
Words alone appear to be useless.
What's wrong with you?
You can't step one foot outside without your mask.
Aren't you ashamed to be so pathetic?
It's not like you to go hunting Magus.
You're going against your Great Cause.
Aren't you, Black Mask?
[Macht] We, Ideal,
exist to lead people to a better world.
The influence of Blueschist still leaves its mark on this world.
The human race is threatened by Enders.
Many people are fated
to never set foot outside of the Nest where they were born.
That's why we, Ideal, need to find a way to Histoire.
Human rule was abandoned because of Tears of the New Moon.
We must restore it to the world.
Every last one I know of that bunch in Rock Town
seems to be living happily in this world.
That is the world those with power see.
What about the powerless, who hold back their tears in the shadows?
The ones you refuse to acknowledge.
You seem like quite the spokesman for the powerless.
I was weak in the past.
No matter what I did, I could not beat you. [inhales sharply]
Not even once.
I don't remember that long ago.
I have never thought of you like that.
As weak.
I have never forgotten. Not for a single day.
I am in your debt.
Any hesitations I had about following my path,
have completely vanished.
[Weisheit] Being unable to step outside without a mask...
Will it be the same for you too?
[laughing]
[Kanata] Tokio!
[panting]
Tokio! If you can hear me, yell back!
- [Noir] Tokio is no longer here. - What?
Noir! You're back!
No. This is where we part.
What are you saying?
It's for your own good.
No! That's not true!
I want you to stay with me!
[strains]
[gasps]
Farewell, hack.
[Kanata] Please, wait!
Wait!
[gasps]
Sheesh, what a dream.
Oh.
Ciel?
[Ciel] ♪ Back when I met him ♪
♪ Everything ♪
♪ Was set in stone ♪
♪ I looked to the sky after rain Abandoned all my doubts ♪
♪ A story I can never rewind ♪
♪ A heart that only seeks answers ♪
[gasps]
Sorry, did I wake you?
I haven't heard that song before.
It's Singing Princess Ciel's new one.
I haven't let anyone hear it yet.
Because it's not finished, I guess.
Can you sing it again?
Nope.
I said it's not finished yet.
But I know.
Once it's ready, will you listen to it first?
[Kanata] Definitely, I'll look forward to it.
It's a promise then.
Okay, I promise.
[exclaims]
Eccentric as always, Kanata.
A pinkie promise with a Magus?
Is it weird?
I think it's very nice.
Now you have another reason to return safely.
Could that be...
[Ciel] Amasia, that collapsed 20 years ago.
It's where I and the other Type Zeros were born.
Might be good to use the Coffins from here on.
Yes.
That's why I was waiting for you to wake up.
[Kanata] Ciel, can I rely on you?
[Ciel] Of course.
- Kanata. - [exclaims]
Let's return with a smile on our faces.
Gotcha.
[Kanata] Amasia looks smaller than I thought.
[Ciel] The part you can see is just the tip of the iceberg.
Amasia was a four-layered gigantic underground city.
The Magus Production Block was on level one in the industrial area.
So any remaining Type Zero bodies are most likely to be there.
Yes. We can take the elevator down to the basement.
[Kanata] I hope it still works.
Don't worry, it runs on motive power.
This is Amasia?
The Magus Production Block is straight ahead, at the end.
[beeping]
Is this the strange situation that was reported?
I'll send for the Coffin immediately.
It's not necessary. I'll go.
You seem angry, my lord.
Did that person say something to you?
[Macht] It's nothing.
I have you with me, Schnee.
Unless that's a problem?
Of course there is no problem at all.
[person] Movement detected moving east in District W, level one.
That fool.
An acquaintance of yours?
[Tokio] No, no idea.
Oh, really?
Can you show us your hunting skills? It's been a while since we saw them.
Although a rat like that is not worth it.
You think?
Seems quite a capable guy to me.
By cleaning up that rat,
you would display your loyalty to Ideal.
As you command.
Watch as I bring total destruction to the intruder.
[Kanata] Nothing. Ciel, anything over there?
No good here either. Nothing.
Okay...
We haven't checked further inside yet. Let's go.
- Wait. - What?
I can hear something.
[gasps] Kanata!
[Kanata] What is it?
Snow white Coffin?
Why is it here?
My lord, that young man...
I know.
There will be no hesitation this time.
[grunts]
We can't defeat them by attacking from the front.
[breathes shakily]
[Kanata] Black Mask.
No. Macht!
Why are you here?
[Macht] Amasia is Ideal's hometown.
Hometown?
Listen to me! Noir is in grave danger!
We need a Type Zero Magus to save her, no matter what it takes!
[Macht] I am fully aware of your situation.
What?
[Macht] What's more, let me propose the best solution for you.
Ideal can save her.
If you want help, entrust her to us.
I'll use force if I have to.
No matter how formidable heroic Alba is, he can't defeat us alone.
He really knows everything.
I won't hand over Noir!
Noir would be unhappy under your command!
I warned you.
That was close!
- [beeping] - [gasps]
What's that?
It's coming this way!
[grunts]
[gasps]
Isn't that JOHNGASMAKER?
The colors are different, but...
Tokio?
[Macht] Licht, stand down!
I've got to show Mr. Weisheit my good side.
Dodge well, Kanata.
[both shout]
There's no mistaking that shooting technique.
It's Tokio. Why?
- Wheel drive disabled! - What?
[grunts]
Ciel, get out!
We'll leave DAISY behind!
[Weisheit] Damn.
That was even more disappointing than expected.
Okay, that's enough, Ciel.
Let's finish it.
[gasps]
[breathes heavily] Ciel!
[gasps] Ciel?
[grunts]
[groans]
[grunts]
Why?
I was on their side from the beginning.
Translated by Daisy Savage