My chosen comrades of Ideal,
I'm sure I don't need to remind you
that our number one objective is to obtain the Magus with the black box.
Additionally, if possible,
I want you to hijack the spacecraft that has just been restored.
We will dedicate ourselves to the mission wholeheartedly.
Do it to protect our noble ideals.
For our noble ideals!
What a shame Licht isn't here to see it.
I always saw him as an outsider.
If he has the nerve to stand before me again,
I'll strike him down.
I'm relieved to hear such words.
Seeing you in this pathetic state
is painful to watch.
This battle will be a fierce one.
Don't let me down, Schnee.
I won't.
Is there something wrong?
No.
It's not like you to be so hesitant in the lead-up to battle.
It is beyond my role as a Magus to interfere.
Please forget about it, my lord.
I see.
Whoa.
This is my sister's latest rocket?
No way!
She built it at rocket speed too, huh?
That's because I based it on a rocket I'd already prepped.
Well, and I used the knowledge stored in Mystere's black box.
If anything, building the linear catapult
was more of a hurdle than building that rocket.
That was a rush job that I built with Mam's help!
With this, maybe we can finally get to Histoire.
Yep, a job for Kanata 2.
Got it!
Wait. Kanata 2?
It's just an untested piece of junk right now.
Once we've launched you up and checked it's safe,
then I'll go next!
Maria!
You're using Kanata as a Guinea pig?
Well, it's a bit of a pickle...
These two ships are all we've got from the materials we took from Carthage.
There's nothing else left.
What about our safety?
It'll all work out.
Start loading DAISY.
Geez.
Fine.
Hey, dud.
I need you to assist with trajectory calculations.
Understood.
These are the necessary parameters for changing the trajectory.
At the moment, Histoire is in low orbit,
so we should be able to reach it without a problem.
The post-launch attitude control has already been programmed,
but we'll need to make minor trajectory corrections.
I have the skills for that?
You can relax.
It's just like finding your way home.
Finding my way home?
You were born in Histoire, right?
I don't remember much.
It'll feel so much like home, you might just want to stay.
Someone paying us a visit?
Now the alarm goes off?
Maria!
It's the Ideal mob, isn't it?
Are they after the rocket? Or...
Five flying objects!
Approaching from the east-southeast!
I repeat!
Five flying objects!
Approaching from the east-southeast!
There they are.
All we've got to do is keep them away.
Aventure, ready!
Let's show Maria how manly we are!
Yes, sir!
Rallying the team to make yourself look good, huh?
A true example of a leader, Michael.
- What did you say? - Oops.
I get one bottle of real wine for each one I crush!
Let's get this party started, Flamme!
Aye, aye, sir!
Let's get 'em! Hit it!
Ellie's already going for them.
- We'd better keep up! - Roger.
Yes, Bob!
Let's show 'em just how cool we are!
Sorry to burst your bubble. We're still out of LEAHLID's range.
What?
As expected, they came well-prepared.
Carriers, choose appropriate positions
and release all the Coffins.
They've flown for cover in the forest!
The radar won't be able to detect them!
I thought this might happen. Let's see what this thing's made of.
Time to test those finishing touches.
What?
What are those?
Dragon's teeth.
There are many other traps ahead.
Impressive.
Rear units, avoid the traps and open fire!
They're firing!
Got you!
Pow!
Gotcha!
That's one bottle in the bag!
JACKBOX Squad, I'll leave the enemies on the deck to you.
GILBOW Squad, you're with me.
We'll infiltrate from the rear, and kidnap the Magus with the black box.
WEST COAST OIL COMPANY
This attack is more intense than expected.
I'm going to help!
But be careful, okay?
We don't have anyone to replace Kanata 2!
It's time for DAISYOGRE FIX's debut!
I'll do my best.
Missed!
There's a black one coming through the defense line.
Leave it to me!
Up and away!
A wild fighting style, never yet seen among the humans of modern times!
This one's for you, Maria!
It only took one blow?
That wasn't energy ammo.
What was it?
A hypersonic projectile.
It's a linear railgun.
Target destroyed.
Okay, let's go again!
- Wait. - What?
No way! We're out of energy?
It was built hastily from the core of the linear catapult.
It's a total power guzzler!
It's poorly optimized, dud.
Rewriting power distribution.
They're firing straddle shots!
The next one will hit them.
- Are you sure about this? - Of course.
Flashtube! Firing now.
A flare with a jamming effect.
Number three, it's coming. Watch out!
That must be Kanata in the horned Coffin.
Snow white Coffin. It's Macht!
You're not the only one
who can fly!
Not bad.
I'll use the magnet missiles.
Guided missiles?
Let's use the forest as a shield.
They're still coming at us!
It won't recharge in time.
This is the end, Kanata.
ULTIMATE STRENGTH
Whoa!
Yo, Kanata!
I owe you a bit of firepower!
- JOHNGASMAKER! - Tokio?
Sorry I'm late.
Took me a little while to get this guy in shape.
My lord.
Licht...
Will you stand in my way to the bitter end?
Kanata! - Mmm.
Leave this pushover to me.
Get back to Maria, and help protect the rocket!
Got it!
Well, time for a private chitchat.
I have nothing to say to a coward who has run away twice!
Then how about I kick your ass and make you listen?
Impossible!
I'll tear you to pieces right here.
Predicted enemy position corrected.
Master, may I take over?
A trump card?
Nice! Get to it!
Good, then please allow me.
I'll finish you off in one swoop!
Let's see.
Magnet missiles are packed compactly around the center of the energy cannon.
If you dodge the cannon carelessly, you'll fall prey to the missiles.
Just as expected from Schnee.
They dodged them?
It's Mouton's Magus Skill, Overclock.
Using data obtained from an ultra high-speed calculation mode,
this Magus Skill executes
precise firing and optimal evasion patterns simultaneously.
Most likely, while in effect,
the world appears to Mouton as if it were standing still.
Please excuse me,
I've temporarily assumed control of the airframe.
I didn't even notice you were using your Magus Skill,
- but it worked like magic! - Good.
H-- Hey!
Uh-oh.
Crap!
What?
N-No.
Well, well.
Your skills are as sharp as ever, Licht.
Nice work, Master.
Quite the entertainment!
Isn't that right, Macht?
That stupid old guy at the arms store!
"One missile will blow up a whole city." Yeah right, what a liar!
If that were true, Macht would be totally pulverized.
That's true too.
Let's finish this.
Turn off the energy cannon limiter!
If we hit them directly, they'll be completely vaporized!
I don't care!
Yes, my lord.
They're giving it everything they've got!
Don't you dare run away!
- It was a decoy. - What?
Macht!
Licht!
Damn it!
You are pathetic!
How long are you going to be a slave to Weisheit's orders?
I am no slave!
All I do is for the Great Cause.
I have chosen this path for myself!
You really mean to choose such a worthless pursuit?
Take off your blasted mask and see the world for yourself!
I think we have a winner.
Now, will you finally listen?
I would also appreciate that.
How cute.
A friendly little chat between children of the same genes?
Don't make me sick.
What airframe was that?
That ID code...
It can't be!
There's something that can fly that fast in this modern age?
What!
I couldn't catch its movements, even using my Overclock Magus Skill.
What is that thing?
NOAHGAMECHANGER.
Mr. Weisheit himself is joining the battlefield...
I'll leave the final blow to you.
It's time to get blood on your hands for the Great Cause.
Damn! Move GASMAKER!
Macht means business.
Mouton, escape while you can!
Magus are born into their coffin from the beginning.
I will follow you to the grave.
What? This is no time for stylish puns!
Bow down before me.
An unknown Coffin is bombing us from above.
A new model?
Kanata! We've been breached by the enemy!
Mystere's in danger!
Well, well...
Not bad work for a human of the surface.
My rocket is finally complete. Don't even think about touching it!
What now...
Stop that, you freaky octopus!
Isn't it Mystere that you are searching for?
I found it. The computational doll.
Oh, does it hurt?
Computational dolls are well-designed,
but after all, this suffering
is a result of poor programming.
Mystere!
Maria!
Mystere's been captured by that octopus Coffin!
That's not all.
They've taken over my rocket!
Access the computational doll's black box.
Then start the spacecraft launch sequence.
My comrades, you did well.
What did he say?
Let the people rejoice.
A time when we can have no fear of Enders or Blueschist has finally arrived.
Whose voice is that?
It's communicating to all the Coffins from the rocket!
Yes, the world will be saved,
when I take the throne of Histoire.
What's he on about? I don't understand a word!
You said it, Michael! Me neither!
- What? - The ghost of Amasia.
We didn't ask for this!
Return Mystere!
I know that voice from somewhere.
That's right. Ciel's little friend.
I need this doll to reach Histoire.
Don't worry.
She already feels no pain.
Her ego has been wiped.
She will do as I like, dance like a true marionette.
Not a bad speed for something made by a human of the surface.
Soon I will open the door to a new world.
There will be no more sadness or pain.
A door to a world that doesn't need computational dolls.
Mr. Weisheit! Are you leaving us behind?
What were we fighting for?
A world without computational dolls...
He means a world without Magus?
He didn't care to share that plan with me.
You still don't get it, do you?
Right from the very beginning,
Weisheit has never trusted Magus!
Far from it.
He fears that, one day, the Magus will rebel against him!
That's why he prefers to use them as tools to be thrown away!
Silence.
What happened to Ciel was because of him.
Have you forgotten?
The paradise he is looking for doesn't include Magus!
Is that what you want?
You're happy to live in a world without Schnee?
Silence!
I will not be swayed by your polluted words!
Macht!
I will sever our ties once and for all,
and finally ascertain
Weisheit's true intention!
Macht!
Please, stop this!
Macht.
Please, stop.
Is this...
Can this really be what you want?
Remember.
Remember what you really wanted to do.
I...
Which path should I choose?
I...
That day,
I just wanted to go with you.
Macht...
Mystere...
Translated by Daisy Savage