Angel Under Neon Lights
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The Talk of the Town
Schoolgirl 1
Hey, you hear about that old-school
knight?
knight?
Schoolgirl 2
The what, now? Wait, the rumors about
the guy wearing armor or something?
the guy wearing armor or something?
Schoolgirl 1
Yeah! Well, we don't even know if there's
a guy in there. It's just a suit of armor,
a guy in there. It's just a suit of armor,
Schoolgirl 1
like something out of a fairy tale.
Schoolgirl 1
So, this knight's supposed to show up at
night, yeah?
night, yeah?
Schoolgirl 1
And if you're unlucky enough to get
touched by them...
touched by them...
Schoolgirl 1
They'll turn you into a zooooombieeeeee!
Schoolgirl 2
Pfft, so it's just some urban legend?
Seriously, what year is it?
Seriously, what year is it?
Schoolgirl 2
Also, doesn't that sound more like the
kinda thing that'd happen in a sleepy
kinda thing that'd happen in a sleepy
Schoolgirl 2
suburb? No way something like that'd show
up in a bright city like Shinjuku.
up in a bright city like Shinjuku.
Schoolgirl 1
C'mon, I'm being serious! It's totally real!
Schoolgirl 1
Y'know, a little while ago my friend, like...
Yamashiro
I SAW THEM! I SAW THAT KNIGHT!
Chief Editor
$&&$No need to shout, you idiot!
Yamashiro
I'll tone it down once you start believing
me! I'm telling you, they actually exists!
me! I'm telling you, they actually exists!
Yamashiro
I saw them with my own two eyes! Come
on, you have to let me report on this.
on, you have to let me report on this.
Yamashiro
Seriously, this is front page material!
Chief Editor
$&&$So you're saying you can't find an actual
scoop, and now you're hallucinating.
scoop, and now you're hallucinating.
Chief Editor
$&&$You can't go shouting up a storm without
any proof!
any proof!
Chief Editor
$&&$Any kid 'round these parts can do that.
Get your shit together, Yamashiro!
Get your shit together, Yamashiro!
Yamashiro
It's not like that! I mean it, I really did s—
Chief Editor
$&&$Look, you keep getting drawn in by these
shoddy leads that go nowhere.
shoddy leads that go nowhere.
Chief Editor
$&&$So help me, if your next "big scoop" is
yet another worthless story, you're fired!
yet another worthless story, you're fired!
Yamashiro
B-But I...!
Yamashiro
(Damn it! To hell with that jerk.
I saw that armored knight. I really did!)
I saw that armored knight. I really did!)
Yamashiro
(Well, now what? I can't afford to get
fired.)
fired.)
Yamashiro
(My girlfriend would never let me live it
down.)
down.)
Yamashiro
(I don't have the time to find another
story, either.)
story, either.)
Yamashiro
(I'll just have to do everything I can to
make the chief believe me.)
make the chief believe me.)
Yamashiro
(I'll get some proof, even if it means
putting my life on the line...)
putting my life on the line...)
Yamashiro
(I'll do whatever it takes to get a picture
of them!)
of them!)
Endless Rizette
...It's awfully quiet here.
Endless Finn
Yeah.
Endless Rizette
...
Endless Finn
So, Rizette. Your soul has been liberated,
but I am still stuck in this place where
but I am still stuck in this place where
Endless Finn
you can only wait for reincarnation.
Endless Rizette
Mhm, I suppose so.
Endless Finn
I've already lost track of how many times
I've said that, but...
I've said that, but...
Endless Finn
It doesn't matter what happens to me,
you should get to move on.
you should get to move on.
Endless Rizette
And I've already lost track of how many
times I've said this.
times I've said this.
Endless Rizette
I'm not going anywhere.
I'll be right here, by your side.
I'll be right here, by your side.
Endless Finn
No. I deserve to stay here, as punishment.
You're different, Rizette.
You're different, Rizette.
Endless Rizette
I'm not any less guilty than you.
I killed thousands on Orcanix's orders.
I killed thousands on Orcanix's orders.
Endless Rizette
I left so many people without their loved
ones...
ones...
Endless Finn
I know, but you did the right thing in the
end.
end.
Endless Finn
It goes without saying that you'd be
just as selfless, if you were reborn.
just as selfless, if you were reborn.
Endless Rizette
...No, there's no guarantee.
Endless Finn
Besides, there's someone who's
waiting for your soul to return.
waiting for your soul to return.
Endless Finn
...You know who I mean.
Endless Rizette
(Theo...)
Endless Rizette
(No, I shouldn't. I can't... I don't want
to think about that.)
to think about that.)
Endless Rizette
He's a strong kid. He's probably miles
ahead of me by now.
ahead of me by now.
Endless Rizette
Sure, my presence might make him
happy, but...
happy, but...
Endless Rizette
I know he'll manage on his own, with or
without me.
without me.
Endless Rizette
So...I'm staying. Despite your words,
I know you need me here, Finn.
I know you need me here, Finn.
Endless Finn
But, Rizette...
Endless Rizette
Anyway, would you like some dinner?
Endless Finn
...Huh?
Endless Rizette
We might just be spirits, but we can at
least go through the motions.
least go through the motions.
Endless Rizette
It's been a long time since I last had a
living body, but...
living body, but...
Endless Rizette
Whenever I felt down, eating something
tasty always perked me up.
tasty always perked me up.
Endless Rizette
You're probably feeling a little out of
sorts, so let me make something for you.
sorts, so let me make something for you.
Endless Finn
That's not it. I—
Endless Rizette
(I don't want to remember.)
Endless Rizette
It won't be anything fancy, but I could at
least make a pot of soup.
least make a pot of soup.
Endless Rizette
Just give me a moment. I won't be long.
Endless Rizette
(I'd rather not think about Theo or the real
world.)
world.)
Endless Rizette
(I'm afraid to get involved with either,
now.)
now.)
Endless Rizette
(I know what Finn's trying to say, but...
I don't think I deserve to move forward.)
I don't think I deserve to move forward.)
Endless Rizette
(Not while the burden of my sins still weighs
so heavy on me.)
so heavy on me.)
Endless Rizette
(...It's fine for me to stay, isn't it?)
Endless Rizette
(I meant what I said, about wanting to be
by his side.)
by his side.)
Endless Rizette
Theo... I'm not doing anything wrong,
am I?
am I?
A Missing Soul
Endless Rizette
Thanks for waiting, Finn! You know, I
found some gorgeous vegetables.
found some gorgeous vegetables.
Endless Rizette
I thought they'd make a perfect...soup...
Endless Rizette
...Finn?
Finn! Where are you!?
Finn! Where are you!?
Endless Rizette
(What happened? Aren't we supposed
to be confined here?)
to be confined here?)
Endless Rizette
(There isn't anywhere he can go!)
Endless Rizette
Finn! Please, answer me!
Aria
Ugh, this is just too much for me.
Get ahold of yourself, Rizette!
Get ahold of yourself, Rizette!
Endless Rizette
Aria? What do you know about this!?
Aria
Wait, I— Stop looking at me like that,
you're scaring me!
you're scaring me!
Aria
I'll explain everything, so calm down.
Endless Rizette
I... But Finn, he's...
Aria
I know how much he means to you.
Aria
And, as you know, this version of Finn
had his body corrupted by Orcanix.
had his body corrupted by Orcanix.
Aria
His undying flame burned brighter and
stronger than anyone else's.
stronger than anyone else's.
Aria
As a result, even though his soul passed,
his physical body hasn't disappeared.
his physical body hasn't disappeared.
Aria
It still exists, out there in the real world.
Aria
And so does the connection between it and
his soul.
his soul.
Aria
Perhaps that was why he wasn't able to
reincarnate.
reincarnate.
Endless Rizette
Then, since his soul was gone...something
might have happened to his body?
might have happened to his body?
Aria
That's exactly right.
Aria
Spirits from this realm have been
guarding it faithfully, so this really
guarding it faithfully, so this really
Aria
should not have been possible, but...
Endless Rizette
But what?
Aria
...It seems that it was taken away.
Endless Rizette
Taken away...?
Endless Rizette
You mean that someone stole his body!?
Aria
Correct again. And, in doing so, the thief
pulled his soul along with it.
pulled his soul along with it.
Endless Rizette
That's just... How can you be so calm,
knowing something like that has happened!?
knowing something like that has happened!?
Endless Rizette
You're the Primordial of Death! Isn't it
your job to ensure that the souls of the
your job to ensure that the souls of the
Endless Rizette
deceased are properly reincarnated!?
Aria
I-I did my due diligence! I set out guarding
spirits, I swear I did!
spirits, I swear I did!
Aria
And still, somehow, some way, they managed
to get past them! My finest guardians!
to get past them! My finest guardians!
Aria
I had the best of the best watching him!
Aria
I just don't know what else I could have
possibly done on my own...
possibly done on my own...
Endless Rizette
Ngh... I'm sorry, Aria. I didn't mean to be
so harsh.
so harsh.
Aria
...
No, you're excused.
No, you're excused.
Aria
I understand how you feel.
Endless Rizette
So, tell me. How do we get Finn back?
Aria
The thief has the ability to open gates
across worlds, and that's what they used.
across worlds, and that's what they used.
Aria
The one they escaped through should be
still barely open.
still barely open.
Aria
Theoretically, one could go through it and
pursue them.
pursue them.
Aria
It won't be open for much longer, though,
and neither the spirits nor I can do much
and neither the spirits nor I can do much
Aria
about this situation.
Endless Rizette
You're not going to go and take Finn back?
Why?
Why?
Aria
Because our primary duty is to protect
the worlds we belong to.
the worlds we belong to.
Aria
Going after Finn would mean splitting our
forces against an enemy who has already
forces against an enemy who has already
Aria
proven to be capable of getting past us.
Endless Rizette
That's just...
Aria
Unbelievably frustrating!
Absolutely infuriating!
Absolutely infuriating!
Aria
Ugh! I'm so mad, I can't think straight!
Aria
This is exactly what I need an Avatar for, but
that blockhead isn't around anymore!
that blockhead isn't around anymore!
Aria
And the other Primordials are so fixated
on being on the defensive and hoarding
on being on the defensive and hoarding
Aria
their Avatars, I keep getting told there
aren't any to spare.
aren't any to spare.
Aria
And now, with Finn's body and soul at
stake...!
stake...!
Endless Rizette
In that case...
Aria
Yes...?
Endless Rizette
(If I can get my way, I should be able
to go and rescue Finn myself.)
to go and rescue Finn myself.)
Endless Rizette
(Really, I shouldn't even be considering
this... I would be abandoning the one place
this... I would be abandoning the one place
Endless Rizette
where I actually belong. And I wouldn't be
able to lay down my guilt and reincarnate...)
able to lay down my guilt and reincarnate...)
Endless Rizette
(I would be throwing myself back into the
real world with all my sins in hand.)
real world with all my sins in hand.)
Endless Rizette
(...I'm scared.)
Endless Rizette
(But...Finn matters more than anything
else!)
else!)
Endless Rizette
I'll go after the thief. So, please...
Endless Rizette
Aria, make me your Avatar.
Clash With Modernity
???
...
Endless Rizette
Finn... There you are!
???
...
Endless Rizette
(He's not answering. Or doing much of
anything, really...)
anything, really...)
Endless Rizette
(Is he being controlled by someone?)
Endless Rizette
(Or is that just his old body, and his soul
is elsewhere?)
is elsewhere?)
Endless Rizette
(But first things first. I'll start by getting
his body back!)
his body back!)
???
...!
Endless Rizette
(...He attacked me!? Oh, he's definitely
not in control.)
not in control.)
Endless Rizette
How dare you use Finn's body like that!
???
...
Schoolgirl 1
$&&$$!-1!$Huh, are they filming something over
there?
there?
Schoolgirl 2
$&&$Daaaaang! Whatever it is, it's intense.
But, uh, isn't the bridge starting to break?
But, uh, isn't the bridge starting to break?
Schoolgirl 2
$&&$Should we, like, call the cops or
something?
something?
Endless Rizette
(He's so strong!)
???
...Assessing situation.
Endless Rizette
He's stopped to get his bearings?
Then, I'll take this chance to—
Then, I'll take this chance to—
???
I appear to be at a disadvantage.
Endless Rizette
Hey! Don't you dare!
Red Dragon Agent
There she is! Surround her!
Endless Rizette
What the... Get out of the way! I have to
catch that knight!
catch that knight!
Hibiki
Uh, after pulling a stunt like that?
Yeeeah, that's not gonna happen.
Yeeeah, that's not gonna happen.
Hibiki
And what's with that getup?
You LARPing? This ain't fantasyland.
You LARPing? This ain't fantasyland.
Endless Rizette
...Step aside. Unless you're working with
them?
them?
Endless Rizette
If you are, I won't let you get away with it.
Hibiki
Hey! We work for the people of this city,
and you're the one being a pain to them!
and you're the one being a pain to them!
???
$&&$...Wh-Whoooa...!
Hibiki
Weird noise you made there. You scared?
Endless Rizette
...Huh? That wasn't me. More importantly,
something's falling out of the sky!
something's falling out of the sky!
???
$&&$$!-1!$Aaaaaaaaah!!!
Finn
Guh!
Hibiki
Whoa! A dude!?
Endless Rizette
Wait, Finn!? Thank goodness, you're
alright...
alright...
Finn
Rizette...?
Finn
Wait, you're that other world's Rizette!
You're alive!?
You're alive!?
Endless Rizette
...!
Endless Rizette
(I see... He's the one who defeated
Orcanix!)
Orcanix!)
Endless Rizette
(He's not the Finn I'm looking for, then.)
Endless Rizette
It's been a while, hasn't it? What are you
doing here?
doing here?
Finn
I was wondering that, myself.
Wait, hold that thought.
Wait, hold that thought.
Finn
You're injured!
Hibiki
Now there's another LARPer!?
Where do you guys keep coming from?
Where do you guys keep coming from?
Hibiki
...Huh? Did you say "injured"?
Hibiki
Hang on a sec! Weren't you WAY more
beat up before!?
beat up before!?
Endless Rizette
...What about it?
Hibiki
You can heal yourself? Wouldn't that
make you...the last Vessel!?
make you...the last Vessel!?
Endless Rizette
Vessel? What Vessel?
Hibiki
...Right, you wouldn't realize at first.
No point in asking.
No point in asking.
Hibiki
Hey! Red Dragons!
Red Dragon Agent
Way ahead of you, ma'am. A Vessel that
reckless needs tighter security.
reckless needs tighter security.
Red Dragon Agent
Everyone, fall in!
Finn
Doesn't seem like we can talk right now.
Finn
I still don't know what I was sent to this
world for, but...
world for, but...
Finn
It's obvious that right now, my job is
protecting you, Rizette.
protecting you, Rizette.
Endless Rizette
(Finn...)
Endless Rizette
(You might not be my Finn, but... You'll
always be you, won't you?)
always be you, won't you?)
Hibiki
Wh—Dude! You have a sword!?
That's just wrong!
That's just wrong!
Hibiki
Guess it's not just Blondie that we've got
to be worried about.
to be worried about.
Hibiki
All weapons on that guy!
Endless Rizette
(I'm not sure what's going on, but...
It looks like they don't know, either.)
It looks like they don't know, either.)
Endless Rizette
(This is our chance!)
Endless Rizette
Finn, over here!
Finn
Huh?
Endless Rizette
If you bother with them, you're just going
to wear yourself out.
to wear yourself out.
Endless Rizette
Let's fall back for now. You can leave the
method to me!
method to me!
Finn
Got it!
Endless Rizette
(It's the middle of the night, so if I blow
out those...candle things, they won't be
out those...candle things, they won't be
Endless Rizette
able to see nearly as well.)
Endless Rizette
Haaahh!
Red Dragon Agent
Wh-What the...!?
Hibiki
Ugh, she took out the streetlights!
Endless Rizette
Alright, Finn! Hop on!
Finn
Wait, on what!?
Endless Rizette
This, right here! Go ahead, try touching it!
Finn
I-Is that...a horse!?
...Okay!
...Okay!
Endless Rizette
Right, just like that. Hold on tight!
Hibiki
Hey! Where do you jerks think you're
going!? Get back heeeeeeeere!
going!? Get back heeeeeeeere!
Time to Regroup
Finn
This is...weird. It feels like we're sitting on
a horse, but it looks like we're floating?
a horse, but it looks like we're floating?
Endless Rizette
More or less. I...can use souls now.
Endless Rizette
I've become Aria's Avatar. This ability
came with it.
came with it.
Finn
Using souls... Yes, that would make sense
for Aria's Avatar.
for Aria's Avatar.
Finn
So, then... If this is a spirit horse,
it doesn't actually have a body, does it?
it doesn't actually have a body, does it?
Endless Rizette
Exactly. It's invisible to everyone, not just
you.
you.
Endless Rizette
Since it's just a soul.
Finn
Hm? Wait, doesn't that mean...
Woman
Whoa, check that out! Those people are
floating!
floating!
Man
And get a load of those outfits! Are they
cosplayers or something?
cosplayers or something?
Finn
Uh, aren't we attracting a lot of attention?
And there's so many flashing lights...
And there's so many flashing lights...
Finn
And what are those small slates everyone
is holding?
is holding?
Endless Rizette
Who knows? I only just got here, myself.
Finn
Oh, really? ...Wait, that's not the problem.
There's too many people staring at us!
There's too many people staring at us!
Finn
For now, let's try and find somewhere
less crowded. What about over there?
less crowded. What about over there?
Endless Rizette
An abandoned building? It's pretty tall.
Finn
It might not be in use anymore, but the
foundations look solid.
foundations look solid.
Finn
So, we probably won't have to worry about
it coming down on us.
it coming down on us.
Endless Rizette
That's true. Well, let's stop and take a
moment to compare notes.
moment to compare notes.
Endless Rizette
...There we go. Thanks for your help, girl.
I'll call on you again if I ever need to.
I'll call on you again if I ever need to.
Soul Horse
$&&$Neeeigh...!
Finn
I can't see it, but I can hear it? That was
definitely the sound of a happy horse.
definitely the sound of a happy horse.
Endless Rizette
She must have wanted to stretch her legs.
...So, Finn. Why are you here?
...So, Finn. Why are you here?
Finn
Actually, I was in another world, other
than mine.
than mine.
Finn
But then, all of a sudden, Cyrus showed up
and sent me here.
and sent me here.
Endless Rizette
Cyrus?
Finn
Yeah. He just told me another world was
having a rough time, and that was it.
having a rough time, and that was it.
Finn
So, I still have no idea what's going on
here.
here.
Endless Rizette
...I see.
Endless Rizette
(I thought that this Finn might know
something about the theft, but...)
something about the theft, but...)
Endless Rizette
(I suppose that would have been a little
too convenient.)
too convenient.)
Finn
I'm, uh, sorry. It doesn't look like that was
what you were hoping to hear.
what you were hoping to hear.
Endless Rizette
Oh... N-No, it's fine. That's not your fault.
Finn
I just wish I had something else worth
sharing...
sharing...
Finn
Oh, right! Cyrus shoved some papers at me
too. I have them around here somewhere...
too. I have them around here somewhere...
Finn
Aha! There we go...
Endless Rizette
Well? Any more clues?
Finn
Not really. What the heck are these?
They don't look like notes or anything.
They don't look like notes or anything.
Endless Rizette
Portraits...? And quite detailed ones at
that, but they're all the same.
that, but they're all the same.
Finn
Sure, it's impressive, but I have no clue
what they're supposed to mean.
what they're supposed to mean.
Endless Rizette
They don't feel magical, either.
Unfortunately, these might be a dead end.
Unfortunately, these might be a dead end.
Finn
...I'm sorry I couldn't be more help.
Endless Rizette
Don't worry about it. Besides, you stepped
in to defend me earlier.
in to defend me earlier.
Endless Rizette
You've already done more than enough.
Finn
Except that you were the one who bailed
me out of that fight.
me out of that fight.
Finn
Why are you here, anyway?
Endless Rizette
My world's version of Finn had his body
stolen.
stolen.
Finn
Seriously? How did that happen?
Endless Rizette
I'm not too sure, but someone—or
something—has taken control of it.
something—has taken control of it.
Finn
And, you've already run into...whatever
or whoever that is?
or whoever that is?
Endless Rizette
Yes, back on that bridge.
...Hm, it might be easier to give them a name.
...Hm, it might be easier to give them a name.
Endless Rizette
They looked like Finn in a metal suit of
armor...
armor...
Endless Rizette
A knight...all covered in metal...Fullmetal
Knight...
Knight...
Endless Rizette
Because of that Fullmetal Knight, Finn's
soul has also gone missing!
soul has also gone missing!
Endless Rizette
So, I've come to get him back. That's why I
became Aria's Avatar.
became Aria's Avatar.
Finn
Oh, okay.
...That explains a lot.
...That explains a lot.
Endless Rizette
And why do you look so happy about that?
Finn
Sorry, I know the situation's pretty dire,
but...
but...
Finn
I'm just really glad that you're an Avatar
now.
now.
Finn
I think it's great that you've got a second
shot at life, Rizette.
shot at life, Rizette.
Endless Rizette
...It's only temporary. A one-time thing.
Endless Rizette
I've...committed too many sins. I don't
deserve your kindness.
deserve your kindness.
Finn
Well, I respect that, but... I'm still glad I
got to see you again.
got to see you again.
Endless Rizette
Finn...
Endless Rizette
(...No, I can't let myself be comforted by
that.)
that.)
Endless Rizette
(He might be a Finn, but he isn't my
Finn.)
Finn.)
Finn
...Rizette?
Endless Rizette
I appreciate the kind thoughts, but I
still—
still—
Finn
...!?
Rizette, behind you!
Rizette, behind you!
Endless Rizette
Huh?
Undead
A-Aaah... Aaaaugh...
Endless Rizette
The undead!? What are they doing here!?
Finn
Get ready! Here they come!
Endless Rizette
(I knew it. Regaining a body as an Avatar
meant that my sins would follow me.)
meant that my sins would follow me.)
Endless Rizette
(I thought I was prepared for that, but...)
Finn
Rizette! What's wrong!?
Endless Rizette
(Now that I'm seeing the undead that I
helped make and multiply before me...)
helped make and multiply before me...)
Endless Rizette
(My body...won't move...)
Finn
Kh...! I guess there's only one way out of
this.
this.
Finn
Hey! Over here! I'm the one you should be
fighting!
fighting!
Echoes of the Past
Finn
Golden Crest!
Undead
...!
Finn
Good, that did the trick.
Finn
Wait a second...
These undead... Are they...?
These undead... Are they...?
Endless Rizette
Huff...! Huff...!
Finn
It's okay, Rizette. Just breathe.
Finn
These undead can be turned back into people
with Endbringer and the Golden Crest.
with Endbringer and the Golden Crest.
Finn
I checked, they're warm again!
Finn
It's going to be fine. We can save them!
Endless Rizette
Okay...
Endless Rizette
(I don't really have the right to say that
comes as a relief, though.)
comes as a relief, though.)
Endless Rizette
(The people in the world I ruined weren't
as lucky...)
as lucky...)
Endless Rizette
(And I know full well that using the
Golden Crest can be extremely draining.)
Golden Crest can be extremely draining.)
Finn
What's wrong? Have I got something on
my face?
my face?
Endless Rizette
...No, it's nothing.
Endless Rizette
(He looks completely exhausted...)
Finn
Still, what were those undead doing here?
Wasn't Orcanix responsible for them?
Wasn't Orcanix responsible for them?
Finn
She's gone, so...
Endless Rizette
Right, it shouldn't be possible to create
any more of them.
any more of them.
Endless Rizette
Except...
Finn
Except what? Did you figure something
out?
out?
Endless Rizette
This is just a theory, but...
With my world's Finn, you could.
With my world's Finn, you could.
Endless Rizette
His body was bathed in Orcanix's flame
more than anyone else's.
more than anyone else's.
Endless Rizette
The Fullmetal Knight might be using that
to make more undead.
to make more undead.
Finn
Ah, gotcha. That makes a lot of sense.
Finn
There was something off about those
undead. Well, compared to the past ones.
undead. Well, compared to the past ones.
Finn
And obviously, the fact that they could be
brought back to life is new, too.
brought back to life is new, too.
Finn
So that was probably because they weren't
created the usual way.
created the usual way.
Finn
Well, I think I've figured out why I got sent
to this world.
to this world.
Endless Rizette
To stop the undead?
Finn
Yeah. They might not be as strong, but
too many of them would still spell trouble.
too many of them would still spell trouble.
Finn
I have to nip this issue in the bud.
Finn
So...I'd like to work with you, Rizette.
Finn
You want to stop the Fullmetal Knight—
the thief who stole your Finn, right?
the thief who stole your Finn, right?
Finn
That means we have the same goal.
Endless Rizette
...We do. It would be reassuring to have
your help.
your help.
Endless Rizette
(But that means dragging this other Finn
into my problems again.)
into my problems again.)
Endless Rizette
(If only I'd managed to catch my Finn back
on that bridge...)
on that bridge...)
Endless Rizette
(Though, isn't the real issue the fact that
I'm meddling with the real world?)
I'm meddling with the real world?)
Endless Rizette
(Isn't the knight making the undead
because I'm chasing after them?)
because I'm chasing after them?)
Endless Rizette
(Will I end up just adding to the pile of
miserable, discarded corpses again...?)
miserable, discarded corpses again...?)
Finn
...Rizette? Do you not want to work with
me?
me?
Endless Rizette
Huh? N-No, I do! Why would you even
ask that?
ask that?
Finn
Well, you looked so worried. You don't
have to be, though.
have to be, though.
Finn
I mean, we already took down Orcanix
together.
together.
Endless Rizette
(He's trying to be encouraging, isn't he?
Oh, I knew it. Right now, I'm too...)
Oh, I knew it. Right now, I'm too...)
Endless Rizette
Hey, if the Fullmetal Knight is the one
making the undead...we should be able to
making the undead...we should be able to
Endless Rizette
find it by following the undead, right?
Finn
Yeah, that's a good point.
Endless Rizette
Alright, then I'll go track those undead and
uncover the Fullmetal Knight's location.
uncover the Fullmetal Knight's location.
Finn
Huh? Whoa, hold on!
Take a moment first!
Take a moment first!
Endless Rizette
Why should I? If we don't hurry, then
the undead are just going to multiply.
the undead are just going to multiply.
Finn
Looking like this, we stand out like sore
thumbs here.
thumbs here.
Finn
We should try to blend in with the
people of this world first...
people of this world first...
Endless Rizette
Again, why should we?
Endless Rizette
Finding the Fullmetal Knight is more
important than blending in—
important than blending in—
Newscaster
$&&$$!-1!$And now for the latest news.
Endless Rizette
Huh? What was that...?
Finn
Look, over there! It came from that
glowing wall!
glowing wall!
Newscaster
$&&$$!-1!$While the story is still unfolding, we can
say that a large-scale battle took place on
say that a large-scale battle took place on
Newscaster
$&&$the Shinjuku Bridge this evening.
Newscaster
$&&$Eye-witnesses report seeing a young,
blonde woman and a person wearing a suit
blonde woman and a person wearing a suit
Newscaster
$&&$of armor at the scene.
Newscaster
$&&$Currently, both parties are still at large.
Newscaster
$&&$The Red Dragon operatives who were in the
area have issued the following statement:
area have issued the following statement:
Red Dragon Agent
We are cooperating with other agencies
and will be doing everything in our power
and will be doing everything in our power
Red Dragon Agent
to track down those responsible.
Newscaster
$&&$$!-1!$And, there you have it. The Red Dragons
are calling for any other leads...
are calling for any other leads...
Finn
...See?
Endless Rizette
...If those Red Dragons get in our way
again, I won't be holding back.
again, I won't be holding back.
Finn
...
Endless Rizette
Wh-Why are you glaring at me like that...?
Finn
...Rizette.
Endless Rizette
A-Alright, fine, I get it... We could be
a little less conspicuous.
a little less conspicuous.
Finn
Thanks. Going by what we've seen, it
sounds like these Red Dragons are
sounds like these Red Dragons are
Finn
this world's version of knights.
Finn
If they find us, it won't be fun.
Finn
It would be great if we could clear things
up and work together, though...
up and work together, though...
Endless Rizette
You want to befriend them after the kind of
encounter we had on that bridge?
encounter we had on that bridge?
Endless Rizette
You Finns. You're all dreamers.
Finn
Haha... Guilty as charged.
Endless Rizette
Honestly...
Alright, then what about that?
Alright, then what about that?
Finn
Huh?
Endless Rizette
There's a clothing store over there.
We were talking about blending in.
We were talking about blending in.
Finn
Right. Yeah, let's go check it out.
Finn
(Thank goodness. Rizette's acting a little
more like her usual self.)
more like her usual self.)
Finn
(Since she's got a new path in life,
I'd like her to find happiness...)
I'd like her to find happiness...)
Of Coolness and Warmth
Finn
...I guess this'll do?
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$Excellent choice, sir! You mentioned you
wanted to wear it right away, correct?
wanted to wear it right away, correct?
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$Let me cut the tags off for you.
Finn
Oh, um... Thanks.
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$I'll go pack your other clothes into bags,
please wait just a moment!
please wait just a moment!
Finn
Sure.
...Hey, Rizette? How's it going?
...Hey, Rizette? How's it going?
Endless Rizette
I think I might go with this.
Finn
...
Endless Rizette
Um, what?
Finn
It's, er... Rather bold.
Endless Rizette
Really? I thought this would be the easiest
thing to move around in. Does it look weird?
thing to move around in. Does it look weird?
Finn
Nope! Not at all! You actually look really
great in that!
great in that!
Endless Rizette
Huh?
Finn
It's sleek and stylish, plus it sets your
hair off nicely.
hair off nicely.
Endless Rizette
Oh...! Um, I-I see...
Finn
I was just stunned because it it suits you so
well. Couldn't be further away from weird!
well. Couldn't be further away from weird!
Endless Rizette
Please, no more...
I might just die of embarrassment...
I might just die of embarrassment...
Finn
And, I don't really know if this is the sort
of thing you'd consider a compliment,
of thing you'd consider a compliment,
Finn
but you look super cool!
Endless Rizette
O-Okay, that's enough! I already died
once, I don't need to do it again!
once, I don't need to do it again!
Finn
Huh? I'm, uh, I'm so sorry! I didn't mean
anything bad by it.
anything bad by it.
Endless Rizette
...You're such a bully, Finn.
Endless Rizette
(He thinks I look super cool...)
Endless Rizette
(I'm glad I went with this outfit.)
Finn
Uh, I'm sorry, Rizette. Did I say
something wrong?
something wrong?
Endless Rizette
No, not...particularly.
Endless Rizette
But, um... You really can pull off anything
you wear.
you wear.
Finn
I... Huh?
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$$!-1!$Sir, will you be paying together?
Finn
Wha—!?
Oh! Yes, that's fine!
Oh! Yes, that's fine!
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$Wonderful. Will that be cash or credit?
Finn
"Credit"...? Uh, ummm...
Finn
(...Crap. I don't have any of this world's
money on me!)
money on me!)
Finn
(Do I have anything of value...?)
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$Sir, you dropped something.
Finn
(Oh, it's those strange papers that Cyrus
gave me.)
gave me.)
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$Um, if you don't mind my saying...
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$Shouldn't you be keeping such large amount
of money safely stowed away in a wallet?
of money safely stowed away in a wallet?
Finn
...Money?
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$Well, yes.
...Um, is something the matter?
...Um, is something the matter?
Finn
Nope! Nothing at all! I'd like to pay with
these, please!
these, please!
Clothing Store Clerk
$&&$G-Great, thank you.
Finn
(Cyrus, why didn't you just tell me that
these papers were money!?)
these papers were money!?)
Endless Rizette
(I wonder if the Fullmetal Knight is
around here.)
around here.)
Endless Rizette
(We have to find them, and soon, before
they claim any more victims...)
they claim any more victims...)
Kitten
Meow∼
Endless Rizette
(...Hm? It's a cat. They have cats in this
world too, huh?)
world too, huh?)
Endless Rizette
(Oh, but should it be roaming freely that
close to the road?)
close to the road?)
Endless Rizette
(Especially with all those metal horses
whipping past...)
whipping past...)
Endless Rizette
(Ah, and here comes another. Come on,
pay attention, little one...)
pay attention, little one...)
Kitten
Meoooow∼
Endless Rizette
...
Riz—
Endless Rizette
Theo?
Endless Rizette
...Theo!
Biker
What the...!? Whoooaaa!
Endless Rizette
Oh, what am I doing...?
Endless Rizette
(I know that this little one isn't Theo, but
I still...)
I still...)
Endless Rizette
(What's gotten into me?)
Endless Rizette
(Maybe it's that carefree obliviousness
and easy stride...)
and easy stride...)
Endless Rizette
(They remind me of Theo a lot.)
Kitten
Meoooow.
Endless Rizette
...No, you're right. All that matters is that
you're safe.
you're safe.
Finn
Rizette! What happened!? You're bleeding!
Endless Rizette
I'm fine. Don't worry, it'll heal quickly.
Endless Rizette
It seems I've still got my undead powers
of regeneration as an Avatar.
of regeneration as an Avatar.
Endless Rizette
...See?
Biker
How'd you just shake that off!? Are you
a monster or something...?
a monster or something...?
Biker
Wh...wha...
Biker
AAAAAAHHH!!! MONSTEEERRR!!!
Endless Rizette
...
Hibiki
Heeeeeey! C'mon, where'd you gooo?
Hibiki
Ugh... Today's just not my day.
Hibiki
Culprits are running from me...
Cats are running from me...
Cats are running from me...
Woman 1
What was that just now? I heard a loud
crash or something.
crash or something.
Woman 2
A cat jumped out onto the road, I think.
Hibiki
Huh? Don't tell me...!
Hibiki
Hey, kitty! Are you okay!?
Kitten
Meoooow.
Hibiki
Geez, don't scare me like that! I thought
you'd gotten hit!
you'd gotten hit!
Kitten
Yaaaaawn∼∼
Woman 2
Oh, is that your cat? That girl over there
is the one who saved it.
is the one who saved it.
Hibiki
You don't say... Thanks for letting me
know!
know!
Hibiki
Uh, I'm not sure who you are, but thank
you so much for saving my kitten!
you so much for saving my kitten!
Endless Rizette
Huh? Oh, it was nothing. I just acted on
instinct, it wasn't a big...
instinct, it wasn't a big...
Hibiki & Rizette
...
Hibiki & Rizette
You again!?
Endless Rizette
...Finn, over here! We've got to get going!
Finn
Huh!? Wait, are we going on that?
Do you even know how to ride it!?
Do you even know how to ride it!?
Endless Rizette
It's fine, get on!
Hibiki
Hey, wait! I just want to tal—
Hibiki
Stop running away, damn it!
Finn
Rizette, you're amazing. You can even
ride things from other worlds!
ride things from other worlds!
Endless Rizette
Actually, I have no clue how to use this.
Finn
Uh, you don't? Then, how are we moving?
Endless Rizette
I had the spirit horse I summoned on the
bridge possess whatever this is.
bridge possess whatever this is.
Endless Rizette
I'm not steering it, either.
Endless Rizette
I just have to think about where I want to
go, and the spirit horse responds to that.
go, and the spirit horse responds to that.
Endless Rizette
All she wants is to keep moving forward.
I guess she isn't finished running yet.
I guess she isn't finished running yet.
Finn
Oh, okay...
Endless Rizette
...We're the same, that way.
Finn
Hm? What was that?
Endless Rizette
This thing is incredible. I don't even think
we've reached its top speed yet.
we've reached its top speed yet.
Endless Rizette
Heehee...! Faster... Faster...!
Finn
Whoa, Rizette...!
Finn
I can't see your face, but it sure sounds
like you're having fun!
like you're having fun!
Finn
I can hear the smile in your voice.
Endless Rizette
Huh?
...Ah.
...Ah.
Endless Rizette
...I'm not smiling or anything.
Endless Rizette
More importantly, you'd better hold on
tight if you don't want to fall off!
tight if you don't want to fall off!
Finn
Wait, you're going to go even faster!?
Finn
Wow, this really is an amazing form of
transportation.
transportation.
Finn
Okay, if you'll excuse me...
Endless Rizette
...!
Endless Rizette
...T-Too close.
Finn
Uh... You were the one who told me to hold
on...
on...
Endless Rizette
(...He's so warm.)
Endless Rizette
(I'd forgotten how comforting the touch
of another person could be.)
of another person could be.)
Finn
Whoa!
Rizette, look over there!
Rizette, look over there!
Endless Rizette
Ah—!
Fullmetal Knight
...
Endless Rizette
The Fullmetal Knight!
A Ruse and New Leads
Endless Rizette
Stop right there!
Finn, look after her!
Finn, look after her!
Finn
Eep! I-I really don't know what I'm
doing!
doing!
Endless Rizette
Don't you dare run!
Fullmetal Knight
...!
Endless Rizette
Give him back, or I'll make you!
Fullmetal Knight
No, wait a minute!
Endless Rizette
Huh?
Finn
There you are! Rizette, are you okay?
Fullmetal Knight
Nooo, I'm too young to die! Somebody,
heeeeelp!
heeeeelp!
Finn
Um, something doesn't seem right...
Maybe put the weapon down for now.
Maybe put the weapon down for now.
Endless Rizette
...
(Is he...a fake?)
(Is he...a fake?)
Endless Rizette
...Alright, fine.
Let's hear him out.
Let's hear him out.
Fullmetal Knight?
Yeesh, you're terrifying, you know that?
I think I got what I wanted, though.
I think I got what I wanted, though.
Endless Rizette
Who are you?
Fullmetal Knight?
Give me a sec, I'm going to take this off
first.
first.
Yamashiro
Phew, weighs a ton.
Yamashiro
So, back to business. I'm Yamashiro, a
reporter. I'm chasing that armored knight.
reporter. I'm chasing that armored knight.
Endless Rizette
What for?
Yamashiro
Geez, you've sure got your hackles up.
I'm trying to get a shot of them, obviously.
I'm trying to get a shot of them, obviously.
Yamashiro
Or did you miss the bit where I said I
was a reporter?
was a reporter?
Endless Rizette
...Shot?
Yamashiro
If I can't get a picture of what everyone's
gossiping about, then my job's done for.
gossiping about, then my job's done for.
Yamashiro
I figured if I dressed up like them, either
the knight or the lady from the broadcast
the knight or the lady from the broadcast
Yamashiro
would show up eventually.
Yamashiro
So, I borrowed a similar armor from
someone I know, and hit the town.
someone I know, and hit the town.
Endless Rizette
Broad...
What is a "broadcast"?
What is a "broadcast"?
Endless Rizette
Do you mean that wall of light?
Yamashiro
Huh? Are you a foreigner?
I mean this.
I mean this.
Newscaster
$&&$"While the story is still unfolding, we can
say that a large-scale battle took place on
say that a large-scale battle took place on
Newscaster
$&&$the Shinjuku Bridge this evening."
Endless Rizette
What sort of spell is causing my image to
be reflected on this slate?
be reflected on this slate?
Yamashiro
What do you mean, spell? Don't you
know what a phone is?
know what a phone is?
Yamashiro
Anyway, since these come with cameras,
pretty much anyone can record anything.
pretty much anyone can record anything.
Yamashiro
This video probably came from someone
who was near the bridge.
who was near the bridge.
Endless Rizette
Phone? Camera...?
Yamashiro
You've got to be kidding me. Man, how
sheltered do you have to be to...
sheltered do you have to be to...
Yamashiro
Well, maybe the other guy knows what's
up.
up.
Yamashiro
Hey, you. You're looking for the knight
too, right?
too, right?
Finn
That's correct.
Yamashiro
So, why don't you let me tag along?
Finn
Er... Normally I wouldn't mind, since you
seem to have your reasons too, but...
seem to have your reasons too, but...
Finn
The Fullmetal Knight is a pretty unique
opponent, so regular fighting techniques
opponent, so regular fighting techniques
Finn
probably won't work against them.
Finn
Even if you were really strong, going in
with a bigger party might be dangerous.
with a bigger party might be dangerous.
Finn
So I don't think it's a good idea to—
Endless Rizette
Just a moment, Finn. I think he might be
able to help us.
able to help us.
Finn
How?
Endless Rizette
I saw a bunch of those "phone" slates being
pointed at us while we were riding.
pointed at us while we were riding.
Endless Rizette
Which suggests that in this world, a lot of
people possess them. Right?
people possess them. Right?
Yamashiro
This world...?
Uh, well, sure. You're not wrong.
Uh, well, sure. You're not wrong.
Endless Rizette
Then, is there any way we could see what
they've recorded?
they've recorded?
Yamashiro
Uh, I guess the quickest thing would be to
check Evetter...
check Evetter...
Yamashiro
Oh, I get it. You want me to look up that
knight online.
knight online.
Yamashiro
That was the first thing I did, but what
came up was mostly false reports and
came up was mostly false reports and
Yamashiro
stuff being posted for clout.
Yamashiro
The real thing moves way too quickly for
anyone to actually catch on camera.
anyone to actually catch on camera.
Yamashiro
Even that broadcast was the same.
The knight wasn't in it at all.
The knight wasn't in it at all.
Endless Rizette
That's fine, we don't necessarily need to
find the knight themself.
find the knight themself.
Endless Rizette
Yamashiro. Did you try searching for any
mentions of the undead?
mentions of the undead?
Yamashiro
"Undead"?
You mean zombies?
You mean zombies?
Endless Rizette
I don't know what those are, I just mean
walking corpses.
walking corpses.
Endless Rizette
The Fullmetal Knight is creating them
and they move much more slowly.
and they move much more slowly.
Yamashiro
Oookay. Yeah, that sounds easier to film.
Yamashiro
Let's see... #undead, #zombie...
Whoa, geez. There's a whole bunch.
Whoa, geez. There's a whole bunch.
Finn
Figures. So, Yamashiro...
Finn
Would you be able to lead us to wherever
it is they are?
it is they are?
Finn
If a fight breaks out, we'll do what we can
to protect you.
to protect you.
Yamashiro
Alright, sure. I guess we'll start with the
the closest place, which is...over there!
the closest place, which is...over there!
Lives Risked, Lives Saved
Yamashiro
Whoa!
Finn
Haaahhh!
Finn
Yamashiro, are you okay?
Yamashiro
Yeah, I'm fine! But, you know...
I wasn't expecting actual zombies.
I wasn't expecting actual zombies.
Yamashiro
Strange knights... Real zombies...
This is a journalism gold mine!
This is a journalism gold mine!
Finn
If you say so...?
Finn
(Well, I guess everyone reacts to shocking
things differently.)
things differently.)
Finn
(I wonder how Rizette's holding up. I'm
sure she isn't finding this as thrilling...)
sure she isn't finding this as thrilling...)
Finn
(Not to mention, she froze up the first
time we ran into these guys.)
time we ran into these guys.)
Finn
(They must dredge up all sorts of
memories.)
memories.)
Endless Rizette
...
Thank you, Finn.
Thank you, Finn.
Finn
For what...?
Endless Rizette
I can tell what you're thinking by how
intensely you're staring.
intensely you're staring.
Endless Rizette
You're worried about me, aren't you?
Endless Rizette
No need, I'll be fine. I'll do whatever it
takes to get my Finn back.
takes to get my Finn back.
Yamashiro
Oh, come on! It's way too early for
Halloween!
Halloween!
Finn
What's going on?
Yamashiro
Just look at these pictures on Evetter.
That's the front of the Shinjuku Station!
That's the front of the Shinjuku Station!
Finn
No way...!
Endless Rizette
It's a whole swarm of the undead!
Undead
A-Aaah... Aaargh...
Endless Rizette
Unbelievable... How are there so many!?
Yamashiro
Well, would you look at that! You guys
nailed it!
nailed it!
Yamashiro
There, in the middle of the horde!
It's that armored knight!
It's that armored knight!
Fullmetal Knight
...
Yamashiro
I've got to get closer...!
Scuse me, Mr. Zombie!
Scuse me, Mr. Zombie!
Yamashiro
I'm just going to need you to shuffle aside
some!
some!
Finn
Whoa, hang on! You're not going to try
and break through that mob, are you!?
and break through that mob, are you!?
Yamashiro
I know it's dangerous, but you'd better not
try to stop me!
try to stop me!
Yamashiro
I'm willing to risk my life for this scoop.
I can't back down now!
I can't back down now!
Undead
Graaaaagh!
Finn
Yamashiro!
Finn
Guh...!
Yamashiro
Finn! What are you doing...!?
Finn
G-Golden Crest...!
Finn
Yamashiro... Life isn't something to risk.
It's something you should protect!
It's something you should protect!
Yamashiro
You...
Finn
Alright, come at me! I'll bring you all back
to life!
to life!
Undead
Aaaaaagh...
Yamashiro
I-I...
Endless Rizette
Don't just stand there, move.
Yamashiro
But...
Endless Rizette
You're only going to get in the way.
...Haaah!
...Haaah!
Finn
Rizette! Don't push yourself too hard.
Finn
We still have to deal with the Fullmetal
Knight later.
Knight later.
Endless Rizette
I know, but we've got to do something
about the mob, or I'll never get to my Finn.
about the mob, or I'll never get to my Finn.
Bystander 1
Dude, there's actually zombies here! I've
gotta get a pic of this!
gotta get a pic of this!
Bystander 2
Oooh, are they filming a movie? Do you
see any celebs?
see any celebs?
Fullmetal Knight
...
Bystander 1
Huh? Wh-What the...?
Bystander 2
Eeeeeek!
Finn
No... The knight's turning anyone who gets
close into more undead!
close into more undead!
Endless Rizette
And they gain numbers faster than we can
turn them back...
turn them back...
Endless Rizette
It's just like the last time... There's no end
to it...
to it...
Yamashiro
Oh, for the love of... Would you two knock
it off?
it off?
Finn
Sorry?
Yamashiro
You're both hypocrites! You get mad at
me for putting my life on the line, then
me for putting my life on the line, then
Yamashiro
turn around and do the same thing!
Yamashiro
So, let me do something! Documenting
events is my job!
events is my job!
Yamashiro
It's my life's purpose and pride as a
journalist, so let me have this!
journalist, so let me have this!
Yamashiro
If you hold me back here, then my entire
life will be meaningless.
life will be meaningless.
Yamashiro
I'm going to shoot my shot. Right now, I'm
the only one who can do this scene justice!
the only one who can do this scene justice!
Finn
Yamashiro, wait! It's too dangerous!
Yamashiro
Hey, uglies! We're going live!
Finn
Huh? Is he...recording the undead?
Endless Rizette
Why is he talking to his slate?
Yamashiro
Listen up! Unless you want to end up
like these guys, stay the hell away
like these guys, stay the hell away
Yamashiro
from the Shinjuku Station!
Yamashiro
This spot is seriously dangerous.
Yamashiro
And stopping to stare is just going to
make things worse!
make things worse!
Yamashiro
There's only two people holding down the
fort here, so don't give them more trouble!
fort here, so don't give them more trouble!
Finn
Yamashiro...
Bystander 1
Uh... You know, maybe this isn't for a
movie. The vibes are really off here.
movie. The vibes are really off here.
Bystander 2
So we could actually be in danger here?
Yeesh, I'm out.
Yeesh, I'm out.
Endless Rizette
The crowd is thinning...
This is our chance!
This is our chance!
Finn
Right, he can't make any more undead!
We just have to take care of these ones!
We just have to take care of these ones!
Finn
Golden Crest...!
Undead
Graaaah...
Endless Rizette
There goes the last one. All that's left now
is...
is...
Fullmetal Knight
...
Finn
The Fullmetal Knight!
Endless Rizette
Now we can finally...
Huh?
Huh?
Endless Rizette
What's that sound!?
Yamashiro
It's a helicopter! Look up there!
Yamashiro
The Red Dragons are here!
Impending Disaster
Endless Rizette
Finn, watch out! They're coming!
Finn
Huh? Sorry, my ears...are ringing...
Endless Rizette
Finn!
Endless Rizette
(Oh, no... He's used the Golden Crest too
many times...!)
many times...!)
Endless Rizette
(He's on the verge of passing out!)
Red Dragon Agent
Get him!
Finn
Whoa! Sh-Shoot...
Red Dragon Agent
Target acquired! What the—
He's burning up!
He's burning up!
Endless Rizette
Finn!!!
...That's quite enough from you.
...That's quite enough from you.
Endless Rizette
What, is it your mission to make things
difficult for us? Let him go!
difficult for us? Let him go!
Hibiki
Sorry, but we've got duties to fulfill.
Endless Rizette
...You again.
Hibiki
Yeah, but it's different this time.
We're not here to bother you.
We're not here to bother you.
Endless Rizette
Your words certainly seem at odds with
your actions.
your actions.
Hibiki
And I'm really sorry about that, but we
saw that livestream.
saw that livestream.
Hibiki
We get that you're doing your best to
protect people.
protect people.
Hibiki
So... Could you lay off the violence?
Just let us "capture" you.
Just let us "capture" you.
Hibiki
We'll take care of the rest.
Endless Rizette
Absolutely not. I have my own mission,
too.
too.
Red Dragon Officer
Target updated.
Red Dragon Officer
Commencing operation to eliminate the
armored knight and the blond woman!
armored knight and the blond woman!
Hibiki
Huh? Whoa, hang on! No one said
anything about that!
anything about that!
Hibiki
Can't you guys see that they're decent
people!?
people!?
Red Dragon Officer
The final decision lies with us.
Hibiki
Screw that! Hey, you ought to pipe up too!
It's your head we're talkin' about!
It's your head we're talkin' about!
Endless Rizette
...
Hibiki
C'mon! What're you staring...at...
Fullmetal Knight
...
Endless Rizette
Orcanix's flame... It's flaring up!
Hibiki
Oh, hell no! Nope, this is bad.
This is really, really bad!
This is really, really bad!
Hibiki
Everyone, retreat! I don't care where,
just get away from that knight!
just get away from that knight!
Red Dragon Officer
What the...!? Is that...the Goddess's
power?
power?
Red Dragon Officer
Fall back! Fall back!!!
Endless Rizette
I have to stop this...!
Hibiki
Huh!? Where d'you think you're going!?
Safety's this way, you—
Safety's this way, you—
Hibiki
Whoa—!
A wall of fire!? Damn it!
A wall of fire!? Damn it!
Endless Rizette
You... You...!
Endless Rizette
(It's over if that amount of fire gets
released... I have to do something...!)
released... I have to do something...!)
Fullmetal Knight
...
Endless Rizette
Their wound...healed?
Endless Rizette
Ah, of course. Your body's...just like mine.
Endless Rizette
(Then, is this it? Is there nothing I can do
to stop this?)
to stop this?)
Endless Rizette
(Did I ever stand a chance? Is another
world going to be ruined because of me?)
world going to be ruined because of me?)
Fullmetal Knight
...Guh.
Fullmetal Knight
Graaaaagh!
Endless Rizette
Did they just cut themself!?
Fullmetal Knight
A-Aaah... Argh...
Endless Rizette
The flame's faded... But how?
???
$&&$$!-1!$...Rizette.
Endless Rizette
!!!
Endless Finn
I finally managed to protect a world.
...Just like you.
...Just like you.
Endless Rizette
Finn!?
Endless Finn
This is amazing. Thanks to your Avatar
abilities, we can even have a talk.
abilities, we can even have a talk.
Endless Finn
Only for a little while, though.
Endless Rizette
Oh, you mean my ability to use souls...
Endless Finn
I'm sorry, Rizette.
Endless Finn
I know you did your best to save me...
but stopping that flame took all the power
but stopping that flame took all the power
Endless Finn
I had left in me.
Endless Rizette
...What?
Endless Finn
It's fine, I don't have any regrets.
Endless Finn
I'm just glad that in the end I was able to
make the world better by even a little...
make the world better by even a little...
Endless Finn
And I'm glad that I got a chance to see
you out in the world again.
you out in the world again.
Endless Rizette
No... Don't, you're...acting like we'll never
see each other again!
see each other again!
Endless Finn
I'm sorry.
Endless Finn
Goodbye, Rizette. I'll leave the rest to you.
Endless Rizette
No! Finn, you can't go! If you leave, then
what reason do I have to go on!?
what reason do I have to go on!?
Endless Rizette
FINN!!!
Fullmetal Knight
...
Fullmetal Knight
Type 1 Immortality and Spirit identified.
Commencing absorption.
Commencing absorption.
Endless Rizette
Finn...
From the Depths of Despair
Aria
Rizette. Can I tell you something before
you set off?
you set off?
Endless Rizette
What is it?
Aria
Even though you're an Avatar now, you
still have your undead powers.
still have your undead powers.
Aria
But you can't rely on those too much!
Aria
You've got to go in there thinking that if
you die, that's it!
you die, that's it!
Endless Rizette
What do you mean?
Aria
Because you were undead, your spirit
isn't in the shape that it ought to be.
isn't in the shape that it ought to be.
Aria
If you die with your soul in that condition,
I don't know what will happen.
I don't know what will happen.
Aria
You might not be able to reincarnate.
Aria
Or worse, you might be sent to the eternal
abyss that everyone fears.
abyss that everyone fears.
Aria
So, even though you're undead, make sure
that you take care of yourself!
that you take care of yourself!
Aria
Promise me, okay?
Endless Rizette
(Ah... Right... The warning that Aria
gave me.)
gave me.)
Endless Rizette
(But...that might not be so bad.)
Endless Rizette
(My one and only Finn...
His soul has vanished.)
His soul has vanished.)
Endless Rizette
(I'd much rather be floating in the abyss...
Not feeling the loneliness...the cold...)
Not feeling the loneliness...the cold...)
???
...me.........ette...!
Endless Rizette
(...What?)
Endless Rizette
(I don't know what's happening, but...
I feel so...warm.)
I feel so...warm.)
Finn
Stay with me, Rizette!
Endless Rizette
...Finn!? Did you...catch me?
Endless Rizette
(The wall of flame is gone... Did
Endbringer do that?)
Endbringer do that?)
Endless Rizette
(And Finn feels so hot... What is he doing,
running around with such a horrible fever!)
running around with such a horrible fever!)
Finn
Get it together, Rizette! Giving up like
this isn't like you!
this isn't like you!
Endless Rizette
But I...
Endless Rizette
I'm not...the Rizette from your world...
Finn
Yeah, I know.
Finn
You can wear bold outfits without batting
an eye, but compliments make you blush.
an eye, but compliments make you blush.
Finn
You have a need for speed like no one else
I know.
I know.
Finn
You refuse to let yourself be crushed
by the weight of your sins,
by the weight of your sins,
Finn
and your determination to keep moving
forward has gotten you so far.
forward has gotten you so far.
Finn
That's the Rizette I know.
Endless Rizette
...!
Fullmetal Knight
...
Fullmetal Knight
Unconfirmed power identified.
Threat level: high.
Threat level: high.
Fullmetal Knight
Changing absorption target.
Finn
Whoa...!
Endless Rizette
Wait, I feel...lighter?
Endless Rizette
Don't tell me...Finn! Is it sucking you up
instead!?
instead!?
Endless Rizette
N-No, let it go! Don't worry about me!
You have to stop using your Crest!
You have to stop using your Crest!
Finn
...I can't do that.
Endless Rizette
Why not!? You're the one who actually
saves worlds!
saves worlds!
Endless Rizette
You shouldn't be sacrificing yourself for
someone who ruins them, like me!
someone who ruins them, like me!
Finn
You're wrong, Rizette. You've already
done so much to protect this world.
done so much to protect this world.
Endless Rizette
What? No, that can't be right.
Finn
Here, take this.
Endless Rizette
Take...Endbringer!? Wait, if you're
willingly passing that on, then—!
willingly passing that on, then—!
Finn
I know you can—
Endless Rizette
FINN!
Fullmetal Knight
Absorption complete.
Endless Rizette
Aa...aaaaaa...
Endless Rizette
How dare you... Was taking my Finn not
enough for you!?
enough for you!?
Endless Rizette
Give him back!
Fullmetal Knight
Target re-acquired. Continuing absorption
of Type 1 Immortality and Spirit.
of Type 1 Immortality and Spirit.
Endless Rizette
(That's it... If this is where I die, so be it...)
Endless Rizette
(I'll drag you down to the abyss with me,
I swear!)
I swear!)
Endless Rizette
Haaaaaaah!
Hibiki
Oh hell noooooo!
Endless Rizette
Huh!?
Hibiki
I am not gonna let you throw away
the life they protected!
the life they protected!
Endless Rizette
Ouch!
Hibiki
C'mon, this way! This one's above my
paygrade.
paygrade.
Hibiki
I'm leaving the rest to you, guys!
Red Dragon Officer
That Vessel, I swear! What the hell is she
thinking!?
thinking!?
Fullmetal Knight
Common soldiers identified as obstacle.
Proceeding to use them to reach the objective.
Proceeding to use them to reach the objective.
Red Dragon Officer
Damn it! Everyone, fire at will!
Hibiki
Man, that was a rescue and a half! You
owe me, like, your life story for that one.
owe me, like, your life story for that one.
Endless Rizette
...
Hibiki
Huh? Why aren't you healing?
Endless Rizette
This is just a guess, but...
Endless Rizette
I think that knight's aim is to collect
various abilities.
various abilities.
Endless Rizette
I'd estimate that they've absorbed about
half of my own undead powers by the time
half of my own undead powers by the time
Endless Rizette
Finn stepped in.
Hibiki
Gotcha. Your guess is probably spot on.
Hibiki
Still, why the hell were you being that
careless?
careless?
Endless Rizette
Why did you stop me!?
Endless Rizette
If it weren't for you meddling in, I would
have killed that knight already!
have killed that knight already!
Endless Rizette
I don't care if I would've died too in the
process!
process!
Hibiki
Pulling a stunt like that is an insult to the
guys who saved you!
guys who saved you!
Endless Rizette
It's because they saved me that I
had to do it!
had to do it!
Endless Rizette
Both Finns put themselves at risk for me,
so how could I do any less!?
so how could I do any less!?
Endless Rizette
I owe them the same level of
determination!
determination!
Hibiki
They didn't do that so that you could throw
your life away.
your life away.
Hibiki
They did it to protect it, you dumbass!
Endless Rizette
What do you know!?
Hibiki
Let me ask you, then. Why do you save
lives?
lives?
Endless Rizette
When did I ever do that?
Hibiki
You know, my cat. Sure, you can heal
yourself and all, but that must've hurt.
yourself and all, but that must've hurt.
Hibiki
And yet, you didn't even hesitate.
Endless Rizette
...Oh.
Hibiki
And I have no idea what was going
through your head, but...
through your head, but...
Hibiki
There was that fight in front of the
station, too.
station, too.
Hibiki
You saved a ton of lives there.
Hibiki
You held back the zombies and turned
them back into people, didn't you?
them back into people, didn't you?
Endless Rizette
...I did.
Is that what Finn meant when he said
Is that what Finn meant when he said
Endless Rizette
that I'd already done so much to protect
this world...?
this world...?
Endless Rizette
I didn't ruin anything.
I didn't hurt anyone.
I didn't hurt anyone.
Endless Rizette
So I can protect people too...
Endless Rizette
Just like both Finns could.
Hibiki
So. Made up your mind about what to do
with your life yet?
with your life yet?
Hibiki
Would that Finn guy ever just do the bare
minimum?
minimum?
Hibiki
Going by what I saw of him, I don't think
he would.
he would.
Endless Rizette
Mhm. I know what I have to do now.
But...
But...
Endless Rizette
I'm going to need you to stall for time.
Hibiki
Huh?
Hibiki
Hey, get back here, you idiot! This is where
we should be teaming up!
we should be teaming up!
Hibiki
LISTEN. TO. ME! Stop running off!
Budding Alliance
Hibiki
Uuughhh, I swear to—
Team! Status report?
Team! Status report?
Red Dragon Officer
We've gone on the defensive. Our attacks
do hit, but the injuries heal immediately.
do hit, but the injuries heal immediately.
Red Dragon Officer
No damage of real note has been inflicted.
Red Dragon Officer
Moreover, if anyone gets too close, they
get turned into a zombie.
get turned into a zombie.
Red Dragon Officer
So, close-quarters combat is out of the
question.
question.
Hibiki
Man, what a pain...
Hibiki
We can't keep dancing around them forever,
though.
though.
Hibiki
Haven't you guys found any weaknesses?
Blind spots? Anything?
Blind spots? Anything?
Red Dragon Officer
Not as of yet, no.
Red Dragon Agent
Gaaaah!
Hibiki
Argh! Speak of the damn devil!
Hibiki
Are you okay!?
Red Dragon Agent
S-Stay back, Miss Vessel! You have to get
away before I change...
away before I change...
Hibiki
And what about you then, huh!? I'll hold
their attention, so hurry and—
their attention, so hurry and—
Fullmetal Knight
Type 2 Immortality identified.
Switching to absorption.
Switching to absorption.
Hibiki
Huh?
Ah...! Urgh!
Ah...! Urgh!
Hibiki
(I feel so drained... Is that guy sucking up
my powers? They didn't do that before!)
my powers? They didn't do that before!)
Hibiki
(Wait, did they use that agent as bait...? To
try and lure me here?)
try and lure me here?)
Hibiki
(So they've been after the power of the
Goddess this whole time!)
Goddess this whole time!)
Hibiki
(Just like that undead girl's abilities
before!)
before!)
Hibiki
(Crap, if they get enough of my power,
this world's done for...!)
this world's done for...!)
Endless Rizette
Let her go!
Hibiki
!
Endless Rizette
Yaaaaaaaah!
Fullmetal Knight
...!
Hibiki
(That gross feeling is gone! The impact
must've stopped the absorption!)
must've stopped the absorption!)
Endless Rizette
Get on!
Hibiki
Wha—!? What the hell is—
Endless Rizette
Come on, what are you waiting for!?
Hibiki
Geez, you never explain anything!
Stop and give me a summary!
Stop and give me a summary!
Endless Rizette
If we keep this fight going, then your
allies are all at risk of turning undead.
allies are all at risk of turning undead.
Endless Rizette
And if their numbers get out of hand, we're
done for.
done for.
Endless Rizette
So, I want to move the knight to an area
with fewer people.
with fewer people.
Endless Rizette
You had some of your power drained too,
didn't you?
didn't you?
Endless Rizette
So you should know that it's hunting down
unique abilities.
unique abilities.
Hibiki
Hang on, are you just using me as bait,
then? You jerk!
then? You jerk!
Endless Rizette
For someone who was just whining about
lack of explanations, you sure are quick
lack of explanations, you sure are quick
Endless Rizette
on the uptake.
Hibiki
Ugh, I can't deal with you right now.
Hibiki
I do owe you one for saving my cat,
though. Fine, I'm in.
though. Fine, I'm in.
Red Dragon Officer
Wait, Miss Vessel! You can't just do as
you please!
you please!
Hibiki
It's fine, it's a good strategy! I've gotta get
out of here before you guys get zom—
out of here before you guys get zom—
Endless Rizette
Ngh!
Hibiki
The hell are you doing!? You're going after
the wrong person!
the wrong person!
Hibiki
She's trying to protect your asses!
Endless Rizette
It's fine, let's just go. The Fullmetal
Knight's back on their feet.
Knight's back on their feet.
Fullmetal Knight
...
Hibiki
Great, wonderful. I don't love the idea of
leaving things like this, though!
leaving things like this, though!
Red Dragon Officer
I said, wait! Our orders are to eradicate
that woman.
that woman.
Red Dragon Officer
You can't just do as you please!
Endless Rizette
...Thank you in advance for buying us
some time.
some time.
Endless Rizette
I'm going to bring that knight down.
Red Dragon Officer
Wh— You...
Endless Rizette
Okay, hold on tight!
Hibiki
Pin it!
Fullmetal Knight
...
Hibiki
Yikes, it's keeping up with us on foot.
What a beast!
What a beast!
Endless Rizette
Would you believe me if I said it started
out as a human?
out as a human?
Hibiki
Weeeell, I guess the possibility's there.
Hibiki
Anyway, how's that gunshot wound doing?
All good?
All good?
Endless Rizette
Yeah. Like I said before, I lost about half
of my power.
of my power.
Endless Rizette
That means I still have another half left.
I can't heal as quickly, but I'll be fine.
I can't heal as quickly, but I'll be fine.
Hibiki
Okay, cool. So, new subject.
Where are we headed?
Where are we headed?
Endless Rizette
Who knows?
Hibiki
What do you mean "who knows"!?
Endless Rizette
Well, I don't know the local geography.
Hibiki
You're going awfully fast for someone with
no idea where they are.
no idea where they are.
Endless Rizette
The faster we go, the less likely a civilian
will follow us.
will follow us.
Endless Rizette
And we're aiming to have fewer undead
roaming around.
roaming around.
Endless Rizette
Besides, the breeze feels nice. So nice it's
making me want to go even faster!
making me want to go even faster!
Hibiki
Huh, go figure. I wouldn't have pegged
you for a speed maniac.
you for a speed maniac.
Endless Rizette
I know that we can't go driving around
indefinitely, though, so I wanted to ask...
indefinitely, though, so I wanted to ask...
Endless Rizette
Could you guide me somewhere with no
people and not many buildings around?
people and not many buildings around?
Hibiki
Huh? The people I get, but what about the
buildings? Or lack thereof, anyway.
buildings? Or lack thereof, anyway.
Endless Rizette
Well, how should I put this...
Endless Rizette
I don't want to...break anything else.
Hibiki
Waaait. Are you feeling bad for wrecking
the Shinjuku Bridge?
the Shinjuku Bridge?
Endless Rizette
Hmph...
Hibiki
Right, nevermind. No need to answer
that one. I read you loud and clear!
that one. I read you loud and clear!
Hibiki
Okay, so, somewhere that's empty at
night with hardly any buildings...
night with hardly any buildings...
Hibiki
Oh, I know just the place! There's a
schoolyard near here.
schoolyard near here.
Endless Rizette
How long will it take us to reach it?
Hibiki
At this speed? Not even five minutes.
Make a right at the next corner!
Make a right at the next corner!
Endless Rizette
Will do!
Hibiki
Actually, hold that thought. I'm going to
let you race around for just a little longer.
let you race around for just a little longer.
Hibiki
...Hello? It's me. Transfer me to the Red
Dragon HQ!
Dragon HQ!
Commander
"Oh, you're that first Vessel.
I heard you had gotten kidnapped."
I heard you had gotten kidnapped."
Hibiki
Excuse me? I hopped on this bike of my
own free will!
own free will!
Commander
"Moreover, I believe the final decision of
the officer in charge was to eliminate
the officer in charge was to eliminate
Commander
that blond woman?"
Hibiki
Screw your final decisions! Who gave you
guys the right!?
guys the right!?
Hibiki
I'm adapting to the situation at hand.
For now, I need you to block off the roads
For now, I need you to block off the roads
Hibiki
I'm going to send you.
Emergency access only! Got it!?
Emergency access only! Got it!?
Commander
"I'm not done talking to y—"
Hibiki
Yeesh. What a pain.
Endless Rizette
Looks like this world has its fair share of
bureaucratic troubles, too.
bureaucratic troubles, too.
Hibiki
Yours as well, huh?
Endless Rizette
Just observing organizations from the
outside always made me think they were
outside always made me think they were
Endless Rizette
more trouble than they were worth. I was
against joining any for a long time.
against joining any for a long time.
Hibiki
Yeah, you don't seem like the type to find
herself in a structured system.
herself in a structured system.
Hibiki
By the way, we haven't even exchanged
names yet.
names yet.
Hibiki
I'm Hibiki. What about you?
Endless Rizette
I'm Riz—
...
...
Endless Rizette
No. I'm the one who gets back up no matter
how many times she's knocked down.
how many times she's knocked down.
Endless Rizette
You can call me "Endless Rizette."
Hibiki
Huh. That's badass.
Hibiki
I guess that'd make me Goddess's Vessel
Hibiki. Nice to meet you, Endless Rizette!
Hibiki. Nice to meet you, Endless Rizette!
Endless Rizette
A Goddess's Vessel? You? You don't exactly
look the part...
look the part...
Hibiki
Hey! What's that supposed to mean?
Hibiki
Whatever. Anyway, the school's just over
there.
there.
Endless Rizette
Ah, look at that open space. Mhm, it's
perfect. Thanks, Hibiki.
perfect. Thanks, Hibiki.
Endless Rizette
I'm going to slow down.
Make sure you don't fall off.
Make sure you don't fall off.
Hibiki
Duh!
Clash of the Undead
Endless Rizette
That looks like a good place to stop.
Is the Fullmetal Knight still following us?
Is the Fullmetal Knight still following us?
Hibiki
Uh, more like...it's right on us!
Endless Rizette
Huh!?
Hibiki
It's cool, I've got this one! Come at me,
bro!
bro!
Fullmetal Knight
...!
Hibiki
Guh!
Endless Rizette
Hibiki!
Hibiki
Don't worry, I'm fine. I can't die either.
I can shake this off with a little time!
I can shake this off with a little time!
Hibiki
But you've got to stop that knight!
Hibiki
If they get the better of both of us, it's game
over for everyone!
over for everyone!
Endless Rizette
(That's right. If we can't put an end to
this, then what was the point of drawing
this, then what was the point of drawing
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the knight out here at all...)
Endless Rizette
(I have to stop them!)
Endless Rizette
Endbringer, lend me your strength!
Hyaaaaaah!
Hyaaaaaah!
Fullmetal Knight
...
Endless Rizette
Urgh!
Endless Rizette
Khh...! I'm not done yet!
Endless Rizette
(With half of my powers gone, my healing
abilities really are much slower...)
abilities really are much slower...)
Endless Rizette
(Plus, what's with this sword? It's light and
easy to wield, but it feels like something's
easy to wield, but it feels like something's
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eating away at me with each swing.)
Fullmetal Knight
...
Endless Rizette
Ngh...!
I just keep getting hit...!
I just keep getting hit...!
Hibiki
Don't just look at their sword, you idiot!
Watch the feet, too! They're going for a kick!
Watch the feet, too! They're going for a kick!
Endless Rizette
Huh? Augh!
Endless Rizette
(Am I getting tired? I didn't think that my
body's going to be so much harder to manage
body's going to be so much harder to manage
Endless Rizette
now that I can't heal as easily.)
Endless Rizette
(I suppose I really was relying too much
on my undead powers.)
on my undead powers.)
Endless Rizette
(This is exactly what Aria was worried
about.)
about.)
Endless Rizette
(...I have to get up. I have to protect
myself.)
myself.)
Endless Rizette
(My life isn't something I should gamble
with. It's something I should cherish.)
with. It's something I should cherish.)
Endless Rizette
(As long as I'm alive, I can keep defending
those who can't defend themselves.)
those who can't defend themselves.)
Endless Rizette
(So I have to keep going!)
Hibiki
Rizette, look out!
Fullmetal Knight
...!
Endless Rizette
(It's my turn to protect the world!)
???
$&&$You have no idea how long I've been
waiting for you to say that...
waiting for you to say that...
???
$&&$Riz.
Endless Rizette
Huh?
???
$&&$Honestly, I was wondering when you'd
finally get ahold of yourself.
finally get ahold of yourself.
???
$&&$You've always had a tendency to overthink
things.
things.
Endless Rizette
Wh-What are you doing here? Shouldn't
you have reincarnated ages ago!?
you have reincarnated ages ago!?
Endless Rizette
Why are you here...
Astrid, Theo!
Astrid, Theo!
Endless Astrid
Well, apparently you cannot be left
unattended.
unattended.
Endless Theo
Come on now, Riz. I couldn't just go and
leave you all alone.
leave you all alone.
Endless Theo
Except, you were doing your best to
forget about me the whole time.
forget about me the whole time.
Endless Theo
That was so mean.
Endless Rizette
Theo...! I'm so sorry.
Endless Rizette
I was scared. Whenever I thought about
you, I felt crushed by my guilt.
you, I felt crushed by my guilt.
Endless Rizette
I was running from my sins.
Endless Rizette
Not letting myself look back on my past
was part of that.
was part of that.
Endless Theo
That doesn't make being forgotten any
less sad!
less sad!
Endless Theo
...Just kidding. Sorry, that was probably
a bit harsh, but honestly?
a bit harsh, but honestly?
Endless Theo
It doesn't bother me that much
anymore.
anymore.
Endless Theo
You called my name when you saved that
cat, right?
cat, right?
Endless Theo
That's when I knew that you didn't hate
me. I forgive you, Riz.
me. I forgive you, Riz.
Endless Rizette
Theo, I could never hate you!
Endless Astrid
Ahem. Unlike Theo, I couldn't care less
about what happens to you.
about what happens to you.
Endless Astrid
However, he makes such delicious meals
that I decided to extend my stay.
that I decided to extend my stay.
Endless Rizette
Is that really it?
Endless Astrid
Perhaps. Who could say?
Endless Rizette
Heehee... Thank you for coming.
Endless Astrid
Don't mention it.
Endless Astrid
However, this is no time to be taking a
leisurely stroll down memory lane.
leisurely stroll down memory lane.
Endless Astrid
You currently have an enemy to take care
of, don't you?
of, don't you?
Endless Rizette
Yeah. Is that why you're both here?
Endless Theo
You bet!
Endless Rizette
I want to protect everyone, including
myself.
myself.
Endless Rizette
However, the way I am now, I'm no match
for that Fullmetal Knight...
for that Fullmetal Knight...
Endless Theo
Just leave it to us! We're here to give
you our full support.
you our full support.
Endless Theo
First, I'm going to top off your
immortality with my healing magic!
immortality with my healing magic!
Endless Astrid
Second, I shall assist your attacks.
Endless Astrid
Clearly, you require some help wielding
that sword.
that sword.
Endless Rizette
$&&$$!-1!$$@Center@$...Yeah. Thank you, now I'm sure to win!
Endless Rizette
With the power of your souls on my side,
who could stand in my way?
who could stand in my way?
Endless Rizette
Hyaaaaah!
Fullmetal Knight
...!?
Hibiki
Whoa, how'd she counter that? I thought
her swing was gonna miss for sure!
her swing was gonna miss for sure!
Endless Rizette
Hibiki. Don't worry, you can sit this round
out and get some rest.
out and get some rest.
Hibiki
What're you talking about? Aren't you
just as banged up as...me...
just as banged up as...me...
Hibiki
Hang on! You're all healed up!?
Hibiki
Plus, you've got this...kinda soft glow
around you...
around you...
Endless Rizette
...Heehee.
Endless Rizette
Alright, this time I should be able to turn
this into a proper fight.
this into a proper fight.
Endless Rizette
Go ahead, do your worst!
Endless Rizette
Yaaaaah!
Fullmetal Knight
...!
Endless Rizette
Urgh!
...That was nothing!
...That was nothing!
Hibiki
Huh, they're about even. And if either of
them gets hurt, they can just heal...
them gets hurt, they can just heal...
Hibiki
Looks like this is going to be one hell of a
reckless battle!
reckless battle!
Endless Rizette
(With Theo and Astrid's souls behind me,
I'm finally matching the knight!)
I'm finally matching the knight!)
Endless Rizette
(One unhealed wound would be enough
to end this.)
to end this.)
Endless Rizette
(So, whoever loses focus first will be out...
However...!)
However...!)
Endless Rizette
We might both be undead, but we're
not the same! That goes for you and me...
not the same! That goes for you and me...
Endless Rizette
And me and my past self!
Fullmetal Knight
...!
Hibiki
Whoa, she blocked that blow!?
Hibiki
After just taking hits and healing herself
all this time?
all this time?
Endless Rizette
I want to help people. I want to protect
what matters.
what matters.
Endless Rizette
That includes the Finns you absorbed, this
world...
world...
Endless Rizette
And the life that both Finns fought for...
my own!
my own!
Endless Rizette
I can't die yet... I don't want to!
I refuse to die here!
I refuse to die here!
Fullmetal Knight
...!
Endless Rizette
(I knocked away their sword! I can't let
this opening go to waste!)
this opening go to waste!)
Endless Theo
Riz, now!
Endless Astrid
We will aid you! Run that monster
through!
through!
Endless Rizette
(Right! This is it—)
Endless Finn
$&&$$!-1!$"Not there, Rizette. The weak point is over
here."
here."
Endless Rizette
Huh?
Endless Rizette
(No, that wasn't Finn's soul. He's already
gone.)
gone.)
Endless Rizette
(That must have been a memory from
when I stabbed him before.)
when I stabbed him before.)
Endless Rizette
(Yes...that must have been it.)
Endless Rizette
Your weak point is...right here!
Fullmetal Knight
...!
Fullmetal Knight
Evasion...impossible.
Restoration...impossible.
Restoration...impossible.
Fullmetal Knight
My existence...is...fading...
Finn
...
Endless Rizette
Finn!!!
Finn
Rizette... You did it...
Finn
You're...a true guardian. You are not...
defined by your sins.
defined by your sins.
Finn
...
Hibiki
Hey, is he okay?
Endless Rizette
Yes, he's just unconscious. I'd like to let
him rest for a little bit.
him rest for a little bit.
Endless Rizette
Would that be any trouble?
Hibiki
Not if I have anything to say about it.
Hibiki
You can leave the Red Dragons to me.
I'll explain everything.
I'll explain everything.
Endless Rizette
Thank you.
Hibiki
...
So, um.
So, um.
Hibiki
Would you feel better talking about this,
or you want me to leave you alone?
or you want me to leave you alone?
Endless Rizette
Hm? Oh, um... I'm not sure.
Hibiki
Cool, cool. I'm just gonna turn around and
stare into the distance for a bit, then.
stare into the distance for a bit, then.
Hibiki
I don't know what your story is, but...
You might want to try crying it out.
You might want to try crying it out.
Endless Rizette
Has anyone told you that you're really
nice?
nice?
Hibiki
Eh, I've gotten used to a certain blonde
who sucks at communication, is all.
who sucks at communication, is all.
Endless Rizette
I didn't think that a Goddess's Vessel...
would be...such a...smarta...ngh.
would be...such a...smarta...ngh.
Endless Rizette
Sniff. Hic... Waaaaah...
Endless Rizette
(Finn... My Finn... I couldn't say this
before, so I'll say it now.)
before, so I'll say it now.)
Endless Rizette
(Thank you for showing me what was
important.)
important.)
Endless Rizette
(You taught me how to protect, how to
love... Everything that truly matters.)
love... Everything that truly matters.)
Endless Rizette
(Thank you...and goodbye.)
Lasting Bonds
Endless Astrid
Well, then. It's high time that we were on
our way.
our way.
Endless Rizette
To be reincarnated?
Endless Astrid
Precisely. I wish we could have our own
Finn with us too, but oh well.
Finn with us too, but oh well.
Endless Astrid
Still, I have idled here for far too long.
Endless Astrid
While I may only be a soul, if I eat any
more, I may well burst.
more, I may well burst.
Endless Theo
No, you should visit Ludmilla before you
reincarnate.
reincarnate.
Endless Astrid
Why should I have to call on her?
Endless Theo
What do you mean, "why"?
Listen to this, Riz.
Listen to this, Riz.
Endless Theo
Astrid and Ludmilla actually made up
around Midwinter.
around Midwinter.
Endless Theo
Or at least, I thought they had.
Endless Theo
But nope. They refuse to reincarnate,
fighting over petty stuff instead.
fighting over petty stuff instead.
Endless Astrid
You make it sound as though I was in
the wrong! Which I am not!
the wrong! Which I am not!
Endless Astrid
...And the "stuff" isn't petty!
Endless Astrid
Besides, what's the point in visiting? She
must have already gone ahead.
must have already gone ahead.
Endless Theo
No, I don't think so. She'd definitely be
waiting for you, along with Mysha.
waiting for you, along with Mysha.
Endless Astrid
I-I don't see why they would...
Endless Rizette
Reincarnating doesn't mean that you'll get
to meet again.
to meet again.
Endless Rizette
If there's something you want to say,
you should do it while you still can.
you should do it while you still can.
Endless Astrid
...
Yes, you're...quite right.
Yes, you're...quite right.
Endless Astrid
If she hasn't reincarnated yet, then I see
no reason not to forgive her...
no reason not to forgive her...
Endless Astrid
so long as she admits that she was at
fault first.
fault first.
Endless Theo
She'll never learn to be upfront about what
she feels, huh?
she feels, huh?
Endless Rizette
Hehe... No, probably not.
Endless Theo
Riz. I might take a leaf out of your book
and reincarnate to a new world.
and reincarnate to a new world.
Endless Rizette
...Mhm.
Endless Theo
I think that would mean that I'll never see
you again, though.
you again, though.
Endless Rizette
Probably. I had my life restored, but
you're getting reincarnated.
you're getting reincarnated.
Endless Rizette
Who knows where you'll be sent?
Endless Rizette
Still, I... I know that you will do just fine,
no matter which world you go to.
no matter which world you go to.
Endless Rizette
Because you're the best little brother
anyone could ever ask for!
anyone could ever ask for!
Endless Theo
Riz...
Endless Rizette
Take care, you two. I promise that I'll
do my best, too.
do my best, too.
Endless Astrid
Please do.
Endless Astrid
At the very least, ensure that you can
protect yourself without our assistance.
protect yourself without our assistance.
Endless Theo
I'm going to do my best to help people,
no matter how many times I get
no matter how many times I get
Endless Theo
reincarnated.
...Just like you, Riz!
...Just like you, Riz!
Endless Rizette
...
Finn
O-Oooh...
Endless Rizette
Finn? Are you awake?
Finn
Yeah, but... I'm aching everywhere...
Endless Rizette
It's a wonder all you got away with was
a bit of pain, considering that you pushed
a bit of pain, considering that you pushed
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yourself too hard and then got absorbed by
the Fullmetal Knight.
the Fullmetal Knight.
Finn
Haha! Yeah, good point. Weren't you
protecting me the whole time, though?
protecting me the whole time, though?
Endless Rizette
Me? Why would you say that?
Finn
Hmm... I could hear you keeping up the
fight, or something?
fight, or something?
Endless Rizette
Really? There wasn't anything I could do
for you once you got absorbed.
for you once you got absorbed.
Endless Rizette
My powers don't work like that.
Finn
That's odd. I swear someone was
guarding me while I was stuck in there.
guarding me while I was stuck in there.
Endless Rizette
Well, maybe...it was him.
Endless Rizette
Even with no soul to guide it, the body
might've retained enough instinct to
might've retained enough instinct to
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recognize you as a hero that had to be
protected.
protected.
Finn
Maybe... Yeah, that makes sense.
Finn
Being grateful toward, uh, myself feels a
little weird, but...
little weird, but...
Finn
I still wish I had a chance to thank him
after it was all over.
after it was all over.
Endless Rizette
I'm sure he knows how you feel.
Hibiki
Alright, are you just about done?
Endless Rizette
Yes. Thank you for giving us a moment.
Hibiki
Yeah, you'd better be grateful. Thanks to you,
my recent call list is a million miles long.
my recent call list is a million miles long.
Hibiki
Just look at it!
Endless Rizette
Your...what now, sorry?
Hibiki
This giant-ass list of people trying to
contact me! Now they all wanna know
contact me! Now they all wanna know
Hibiki
what's happening and all kinds of dumb,
fiddly details!
fiddly details!
Endless Rizette
Says the person who kept complaining
about not receiving enough details.
about not receiving enough details.
Hibiki
Remind me who just earned you your
sweet uninterrupted time, hm?
sweet uninterrupted time, hm?
Endless Rizette
Hehe... No, you're right, I'm sorry.
Hibiki
...Nah, you're good. I mean, you did save
the world and all.
the world and all.
Hibiki
Also, nice to meet you. I'm Hibiki, a Vessel.
Finn
...Oh! Introductions. Gotcha.
I'm Finn.
I'm Finn.
Finn
I'm...huh. What is my job now?
Finn
I used to serve as a knight, but now I'm
more of a wanderer.
more of a wanderer.
Hibiki
Oh, nice. Sounds pretty chill.
Finn
Well, I mean...sure? It comes with its own
set of problems, though.
set of problems, though.
Hibiki
What doesn't? Nothing is all sunshine and
rainbows.
rainbows.
Hibiki
...Like how everyone's blowing up my
phone right now.
phone right now.
Endless Rizette
It's going to explode?
Hibiki
Ugh, screw talking to all these people one
by one! I'm done explaining things.
by one! I'm done explaining things.
Hibiki
Anyway, guys?
Hibiki
I kinda get the feeling we're gonna cross
paths again in the not-so-distant future.
paths again in the not-so-distant future.
Hibiki
Until then, you both keep your worlds
safe, okay?
safe, okay?
Endless Rizette
You noticed that we're not from this
world...?
world...?
Hibiki
What, was it supposed to be a secret?
Anyway, see you around!
Anyway, see you around!
Finn
Well, you two seem to be on good terms
now.
now.
Endless Rizette
After talking to her, I realized that she
isn't all that bad.
isn't all that bad.
Finn
Haha! Yeah, I can see that.
Endless Rizette
!
Finn! You're glowing...!
Finn! You're glowing...!
Finn
Huh? Oh, right.
Finn
Since we solved the undead problem,
Cyrus must be calling me back.
Cyrus must be calling me back.
Endless Rizette
I'd better give this back to you then, before
I forget.
I forget.
Finn
Oh, Endbringer. Did it come in handy?
Endless Rizette
Very much. I don't think I could have won
against the Fullmetal Knight without it.
against the Fullmetal Knight without it.
Endless Rizette
That being said, be careful with it. Using this
sword gave me the strangest sensation.
sword gave me the strangest sensation.
Endless Rizette
I felt like something was eating away at
me with each swing...
me with each swing...
Endless Rizette
All in all, I can't say it was pleasant.
Endless Rizette
It's a powerful sword, to be sure, but if
you keep on using it...
you keep on using it...
Finn
I appreciate the concern.
Finn
I need to keep relying on its power for now,
though. With all the world-destroying
though. With all the world-destroying
Finn
enemies I've encountered, I have to be
able to hold my own.
able to hold my own.
Finn
It'll all work out in the end. I'm sure the
day will come when I can put this sword
day will come when I can put this sword
Finn
down for good.
Endless Rizette
Yeah... That would be nice.
Finn
Hey, Rizette? I'm glad I got to see you
again.
again.
Finn
We've been put through the wringer, but
I still got to see you smile.
I still got to see you smile.
Finn
It was such a relief, to see you alive and
smiling.
smiling.
Finn
That's why I don't want this to be the last
time...
time...
Endless Rizette
...The last time, what?
Finn
Oh, sorry! I just remembered something
that you said back at those ruins...
that you said back at those ruins...
Endless Rizette
You mean about how I was only Aria's
Avatar temporarily?
Avatar temporarily?
Finn
Yeah, and now you're going to go off and
reincarnate as...someone else.
reincarnate as...someone else.
Endless Rizette
Heehee.
Finn
Rizette...?
Endless Rizette
Actually, I was thinking about asking Aria
to make me her permanent Avatar.
to make me her permanent Avatar.
Finn
Huh!? B-But... Wouldn't that make things
harder for you?
harder for you?
Endless Rizette
It's true that I'm afraid of having to come
to terms with my crimes...
to terms with my crimes...
Endless Rizette
And of having to drag their weight with
me forever.
me forever.
Endless Rizette
However, I made an important promise.
Endless Rizette
I think keeping it is worth carrying that
pain.
pain.
Finn
A promise, huh...
Endless Rizette
(Finn... My Finn. You told me that you
would leave the rest to me, right?)
would leave the rest to me, right?)
Endless Rizette
(I promise I'll do my best to save the
worlds that need saving, and to protect
worlds that need saving, and to protect
Endless Rizette
the hero you were guarding.)
Endless Rizette
(I'm going to make the best of this new
lease on life that I've been granted.)
lease on life that I've been granted.)
Endless Rizette
Hey, Finn? I owe you one. Next time, I'll
be the one to come save you...
be the one to come save you...
Endless Rizette
as a proper Avatar.
Finn
Sure! In that case, let me finish what
I was going to say earlier.
I was going to say earlier.
Finn
I don't want this to be the last time we see
each other.
each other.
Finn
So until we meet again, let's do our best to
stay alive!
stay alive!
Endless Rizette
Of course. I'll be waiting for you, Finn!
???
Phew. It was a little touch and go, but it
all worked out in the end.
all worked out in the end.
???
Still...this is concerning.
???
The main body was just a puppet, but it
got awfully close to the real thing.
got awfully close to the real thing.
???
Not only was it immortal, it had a real
penchant for unique abilities...
penchant for unique abilities...
???
Well! I can't let myself get too lax.
It's time to step up my game!
It's time to step up my game!
Chief Editor
$&&$Not bad, Yamashiro. Not bad at all!
Chief Editor
$&&$Thanks to you, our reputation has shot
through the roof! Hahaha!
through the roof! Hahaha!
Yamashiro
Uh, um... I couldn't have done it without
your guidance...
your guidance...
Yamashiro
(Seriously, this old fogey...)
Yamashiro
(He was ready to fire me, but one good
article later, he's praising me to the skies.)
article later, he's praising me to the skies.)
Chief Editor
$&&$Of course, your job's not going anywhere.
Chief Editor
$&&$Hell, you'll be getting more space in the
next issue.
next issue.
Chief Editor
$&&$So. I take it you've got an idea what you'd
want to write about next?
want to write about next?
Yamashiro
More or less. I'd like to get into more
detail about that livestream.
detail about that livestream.
Yamashiro
I've got plenty of pictures, too.
Chief Editor
$&&$You mean that whole zombie fight, right?
Chief Editor
$&&$Sounds good!
Yamashiro
Yeah, pretty much. I've already got a
headline in mind, too.
headline in mind, too.
Schoolgirl 1
$&&$Hey, you hear about that new rumor?
Schoolgirl 2
$&&$Which one's that? The one about the
zombies?
zombies?
Schoolgirl 1
$&&$Yeah. Over here. There's a whole article
about it!
about it!
Schoolgirl 2
$&&$Oooh, let's see it! What's it called?
Schoolgirl 1
$&&$"Undead Angel Saves Shinjuku"!