Master?
You are the new master of my two girls.
Isn't that right?
My name is Pascale.
You're probably wondering why I put Mystere to sleep.
You're also probably wondering where Noir came from.
As you are their new master, I shall enlighten you.
You want to tell him? You should be telling me first!
Settle down.
It's a past recording, so you can't interact with it.
Mystere, do you have a Coffin nearby?
I want to show you some data. You can access it through the cockpit.
Kanata...
Are you sure this is all right, Alba?
This is between them.
We'd better not get involved.
Why must it be the hack?
That's--
Amasia before the collapse.
It's a recording from 20 years ago.
I'm going to take you on a little journey to the past.
Is that it? Is that the key that leads to the lost technology?
The special Magus with the black box?
Magus are computational dolls.
Humans should learn and grow without their help, wouldn't you agree?
That's not the way I see it.
The way I see it, people grow as they interact with the world.
That's why you want to go to the surface?
Are you going to tell us what the real aim of Project Pascale is?
You know very well that this is to further Magus potential.
I want Mystere to see the wide world out there.
Anything else is just a happy bonus.
What are you doing?
You know grass contains trace amounts of Blueschist!
It's real! It's really real!
You just wanted to see the surface for yourself, didn't you?
Something smells funny.
That's the smell of the surface.
It smells funny here too.
That's the smell of plankton releasing dimethyl sulfide.
It's a rainbow!
Mystere! That's a rainbow right there!
Looks like fun.
Yeah.
The world was full of surprises
and I enjoyed our journey.
However, all good things must come to an end.
A.D. 222 SIGNAL LOST
Even Amasia, where I was born and raised, came to an end.
Did something happen?
No, let's move on.
There's still so much I want to do.
Our journey continued.
And along the way, we encountered a monumental calamity.
That's Silver Storm!
You avenged my friends and family.
Thank you.
That's not the last we'll see of that storm.
I'll fight it again and again, for the rest of my life!
Daniel!
But I digress.
Let's get to the point.
To when our journey took us to Giza all that time ago.
What's that signal?
Can you pinpoint the source?
Latitude and longitude coordinates are just about where we are.
But as for the distance...
It's above us?
You mean it came from outer space?
Could it be--
Histoire?
You want to hack in?
You can break in, right?
Who else do you think Mystere is?
I got you, Histoire!
Mystere!
Something is inside Mystere.
Mystere?
Who am I?
She came from Histoire.
As if compelled by Mystere's data
pre-dating the Tears of the New Moon within her black box.
So that means Noir is data from Histoire?
I started by getting to know her.
You may not know much, but you at least know how to fight.
Are you some sort of guardian of Histoire?
Noir?
Mystere had someone else living inside of her.
I had to tell her,
but I didn't know how.
Master?
How are you feeling?
Terrible.
Computational capacity has fallen 23%.
You need to focus on repairs.
Why don't you rest using your safe mode?
Safe mode?
But what about you? Will you be all right?
It's only for a little while.
Besides, we've got a lot to do once you're all repaired.
We do?
There's something else I want to do.
I want to go to Histoire.
What!
Give me a break here!
Have you ever thought about walking in Mystere's shoes?
We can walk there together?
What else can I do?
Can't very well leave you to your own devices.
Thank you.
Good night, Mystere.
Noir needed time to optimize,
and that had flow-on effects on Mystere's behavior.
They were one body, but with twice the energy requirements.
So I decided the most logical thing to do would be to have Mystere go to sleep.
I lied to her about the safe mode.
It fills me with regret to this day.
They came straight after.
The ones hunting for Type Zeros.
Three unknown entities disguised in black. An organized attack.
Don't damage the Magus.
We're here to see if it has the black box.
Are they after Mystere?
Are you okay?
Yes.
But we need to find an escape route, quick.
Okay.
There are some museum ruins nearby.
Amasia collapsed,
and the only black box left on the surface was inside Mystere.
No doubt those guys wouldn't hesitate to tear you apart to get at it.
That's why I laid you to rest as Noir.
I couldn't protect you.
Don't worry about it.
One day you'll open your eyes
and then you'll be ready to protect.
You will protect your new master,
and you will protect the weak.
Yes. I will protect you.
I should have left then and there.
But I wanted to see you just one more time.
Even though I knew I'd only end up lying to you again.
Where am I?
It's nice, isn't it?
You'll be able to get plenty of rest here.
I can't feel my arms.
You must have used all your energy.
We'll talk more tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.
Hmm. See you tomorrow.
Good night, Master.
Outer space.
If only we'd made it.
No matter how long people live,
they always end up with loose ends.
But I'm happy.
Journeying with you was the greatest gift I could have asked for.
Now, it's all up to you.
The end is near.
And my story ends here too.
To the new master.
I leave my girls in your capable hands.
Of course.
And finally, to Mystere.
I never got to fulfill my dreams.
Won't you see them out for me?
Of course I will, Master!
Master!
So this is where she spent her final moments. Alone.
Pascale...
How long are you going to brood for, hack?
What?
We can't just stand here twiddling our thumbs.
Come on. We're going to Histoire.
Right!
For now, let's just go back to Rock Town.
Good idea. We need to prepare ourselves.
And we should report back to Mam. She must be worried by now.
Where is Ciel?
What?
Where is Ciel?
Looks like he never came back after all.
He always was one to confuse laissez-faire with freedom.
And he never said anything to you?
Not a thing.
Really?
About our mission to secure the key...
You don't need to worry about that.
I have something in mind.
I will issue my directions later.
Understood.
And I hope you'll find the closure
you've been seeking all these years.
So this is where you were.
Do you remember the day we formed our contract?
I remember it vividly to this very day.
Weisheit!
They beat him?
Those guys are amazing!
As if they beat the great heroic Alba!
That was a piece of cake!
We make a good team.
Weisheit Blaurecht.
Licht Alter.
Macht Ewigkeit.
You have all inherited special Magus.
Now, enter into the contract.
Nice to meet you. I'm Weisheit.
My name is Ciel.
As a friend of humanity, I dedicate myself to you, Mr. Weisheit.
How do you do, Master Licht?
What?
May I simply call you master?
Master?
Why am I the only one getting an old dude?
You can have mine if you like.
What?
You shouldn't treat Magus like they're objects.
But they are objects.
Merely computational dolls.
My name is Schnee.
It is my pleasure to serve you from this day onward.
I'm Macht.
I'm lacking in experience, so I hope you'll guide me.
Of course, may it please the lord.
Reaction times are delayed due to accumulated fatigue.
Our enemies won't let us off the hook for being fatigued!
He's so straight-laced.
He knows that if one wants to make things right, one has to be in power.
You could take a cue from him?
Me?
No thanks, I'll pass on being an oppressor.
Amasia amassed the most exceptional intellect
in all of human history.
It was a perfect system of optimal comfort in lifestyle.
The whole thing seems off to me.
We could save a lot of people if we brought Amasia back.
Instead of digging up old relics in the dirt,
why don't we make our own paradise for both humans and Magus?
Paradise?
You think Magus enjoy working with murderers?
I agree Amasia was a sham,
but true paradise already exists.
Histoire.
Nobody's ever seen it with their own eyes.
But if what Mr. Weisheit says is true?
Then there is salvation for those suffering
from the anarchy on the surface.
And that is my lord's dearest wish.
Yes. At the very least, that's what I believed.
I'm with Weisheit.
No one could say the group is using us to our full potential.
All the teachers are big-headed. All talk and no action.
They think they're above the rest of the world.
I'm sick of being told what to do all the time.
Why don't you join us?
Weisheit has some really interesting ideas.
You're just like him now.
What?
We need to look for Paradise together.
We need power to save humanity.
- A splendid idea. - Hey!
Impeccable. You've certainly improved, master.
I hate to admit it, but Weisheit has a point.
You need to be in power to make things right.
What do you think is right, master?
I dunno.
But I do know if they go down the wrong path,
someone's gotta be there to stop them.
I see.
Does that disappoint you, pops?
Quite the contrary. I am proud of you.
As such, I kindly ask you don't swap me out for the pretty Magus.
You're still mad about that?
I shan't forget it for the rest of my existence.
Licht?
He will never share our view.
We should eliminate him now before he becomes too big of a problem.
But...
Remember our mission here.
Sacrifices must be made in the execution of justice.
You should remember that.
Not in a million years.
One day I'm getting out of here and I'm leaving to live a life of freedom.
We can do that after we achieve our mission.
Our mission?
You mean purge the adults and take over the organization?
Sometimes you need to play dirty when you're working for the greater good.
Use your own words, Macht.
You want to save the people on the surface too, don't you Licht?
Join us!
No.
Sorry, but I detest your methods.
Wait! But then you'll--
You really are unworthy.
You listening in on us?
How very like you.
Ciel.
Why?
Why couldn't we see eye to eye?
We may share genetics,
but only Magus truly understand me.
They are true friends of humanity.
If only Weis thought the same way.
Are you all right with them hiding behind big talk of justice
and letting the Magus do all the dirty work for them?
That's not what we're doing!
Then there must be a better way.
You tell me what the better way is!
I believed we'd eventually walk the same path one day.
The path to Paradise.
I thought we'd walk it together one day.
I'd heard he was placed in solitary confinement for a few days,
but elimination?
I thought I'd alert you as soon as possible.
I cannot help you if you are forcibly formatted.
Was this on Macht's orders?
I don't know.
Perhaps the best thing for Macht is to remain here.
Whether with my master or otherwise
is what you're wondering, yes?
Then we will move as planned.
Of course.
But remember, we are Magus.
We cannot defy the orders of our masters.
No matter what path Macht chooses.
How is it?
Yeah, not bad.
Hey, Mouton.
I wasn't able to stop Weis.
The current situation is regrettable.
I want you to help Macht, however you can.
Understood.
I am always on your side, master.
You're true blue, pops.
He escaped from solitary? How?
This way, Macht.
Licht!
Are you running away?
Yeah, I'm sick of this dreary old place.
So this is the path you're choosing.
What about our Paradise?
I'm going out to look for it.
You should come with me!
Macht!
Come with me!
I...
Macht!
Which path should I choose?
Macht...
Master! We must go now!
Macht!
He discarded all responsibility and fled.
He is beyond salvation.
It's my fault he ran away.
He'll come back when he's got nowhere else to go.
What?
Have faith in me, Macht.
Everything will be just as I say it will.
Please! Don't do this!
The days of yore are gone.
We are Ideal des Himmels.
For the sake of humanity,
we now aim for Paradise, Histoire!
Yes!
It's finally begun.
There's no turning back now.
I-- No.
We can no longer afford to falter.
We must press onward.
Schnee, you will guard me from the rear.
You are my wings. My shield.
You will support me.
Then may I address you thus henceforth?
My lord.
You may.
I will devote myself to being the martyr
for the noble ideals of Ideal.
We will arrive at Paradise.
Yes, my lord.