For I am the city of sorrow, for I am eternal suffering, for I am one of the doomed.
Justice moves my creator, divine power, and ultimate wisdom. I was created in union.
Those that were created before me are nothing but eternal. Thus, I, too, stand for eternity. For those who enter, lose all hope.
He will be here soon.
Bringing a hundred million beginnings...
and a hundred million endings...
for a hundred million vengeance...
You bastard!
Die!
You know Tri-Edge?
How sorrowful.
Rampant PK in the MMORPG "The World"...
is currently a very serious issue.
PK... Player Killer?
That's right.
They toy with the kind and the weak,
then torture and kill.
They are a despicable bunch.
And...
PKK, who fight PK with force, are the same.
While they seem to be upholding justice, but fundamentally, they are the same.
Why...
Hurting others...
is the same as hurting yourself.
Well, I'm yet to understand what they are thinking.
The "Terror of Death", the black PKK who reeks of death.
I see. So not all rumors are wrong.
However...
Are your fangs real, Haseo-kun?
That's what a PK is like.
What a narrow minded bunch.
Excuse me.
Why do you PK?
The feelings of those who you PK...
Listen...!
Shino!?
Atoli.
You know him?
No...
Atoli...
Uh... I think you got the wrong person.
Seeing the same type of PC in a MMORPG isn't all that unusual.
Short mail? Who is it from?
Ovan!
It has been a while, Haseo.
Ever since the brigade was disbanded, right?
Half a year...
What were you doing for the last half a year!?
You've become a lot stronger, Haseo.
Don't change the topic.
After you were gone, the brigade was disbanded.
After you were gone, Shino was killed.
After you were gone, I...
became the Terror of Death.
To avenge Shino.
Tri-Edge...
I believe that's the name of the PC who PKed Shino.
And she is still in a mysterious coma.
How did you know?
I didn't spend the last half a year doing nothing.
Then you too...
Yes.
I was looking for ways to get Shino back.
Haseo, do you have the courage to face Tri-Edge?
What?
If my sources are correct...
He's coming back today.
To this tragedy.
He's...
coming back...
I can entrust this task only to you.
Shino!
Hang in there!
Hey!
Shino...
No...
No!
This... This can't be happening!
Don't cry...
You are a man... aren't you?
Shino!
Ovan...
Save him...
Save Ovan?
Shino!!!
What's that sound?
You are...
from back then!
I've found you.
I've finally found you!
You killed Shino...
You...!
Tri-Edge!!
What's going on?
Level 1!?
That's impossible!
How could this be...
Tri-Edge...!
Did I lose?
Dammit!!
Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit! Dammit!
Dammit!!
Where am I?
Welcome to the Serpent of Knowledge.
Haseo-kun.
Who are you people?
We are Project G.U.
A special team formed by the CC company.
In other words, the administrators of this game, huh?
You can think of us that way.
Look at this.
A mysterious phenomenon observed in various areas.
We call it AIDA.
Our mission is to handle the problems caused by AIDA.
You too are one of the victims.
Me?
You mean Tri-Edge!?
The situation is critical.
Victims can be found around the world.
The confirmed number of victims is 112.
They all fell into a mysterious coma,
with no sign of recovery.
Wha... Shino?
That's right.
She too is a victim of AIDA.
We are looking to contain the spread of the phenomenon.
Our goals are the same, don't you think so, Haseo-kun?
So I should help?
That sounds too good to be true.
Speaking of which, why do you need me?
Your PC has a certain hidden power.
The only power that can fight against AIDA.
Power?
It's still dormant.
But if it awakens...
I can defeat Tri-Edge!?
He won't be your match.
This is what we call those PCs who possess the power...
Epitaph users.
Epitaph users...
Do you want it, Haseo-kun?
That power...
So, what do I have to do?
Do you want to become stronger?
Of course, I need more power.
That would be enough.
Will power is strength.
True strength can only be obtained through strong will power.
Believe in it, and think...
about how to use your power to reach your goals.
As long as... As long as I have the power...
We are in different leagues!
Wait... I still can...
Dammit...
Shit! Why?
Why isn't it coming out!?
I need more power!
Tri-Edge!!
Shit.
Excuse me.
Excuse me!
Haseo-san!
What?
Would you like to exchange member addresses with me?
What!?
I've always wanted to talk to you a bit more ever since we met last time.
Talk?
With you?
You looked sad.
Haseo-san, you looked sad.
I was hoping there is something I can do.
Bullshit!
Wait, Haseo-san!
Haseo's power shows no sign of awakening.
Yata-sama?
Haseo has been spending a lot of time with that girl recently.
Her existence is becoming significant in his heart.
Are you saying that spending time with her is dulling his fangs?
Yes, I'm worried this might interfere with his awakening.
It's not a problem.
What awakening needs is the thirst for power, a mental shock...
and the total liberation of the most basic instincts.
His arrogance is indeed instinctive.
But right now, it's...
Not at all.
May I ask why?
Because of that man.
If there is the possibility of Haseo losing his power...
That man will make his move for certain.
But he is still watching from the shadows.
That means nothing has changed.
But we...
We only need to keep on watching...
the darkness in his heart.
You did it, Haseo-san.
This is not enough.
I need to become stronger...
And then...
Uh... Haseo-san.
What's the point of becoming stronger?
Wanting to become stronger in a MMORPG is only natural.
But there is no goal in strength.
Stopping for a moment, looking at the flowers around you...
or looking at the beautiful scenery..
Even just enjoying meeting others in "The World".
I think those are important too.
Meeting others?
Stopping?
I can't take it anymore.
Are you a moron?
This shit...
This shit...!
Listen! This is nothing but data.
They are just polygons with textures stuck on them. They are fake!
What's so pretty about a made up world!
Haseo-san...
The only thing real in "The World" are the players!
Becoming stronger, and defeating your enemies...
Those are our only connections!
Those are the rules here!
What's wrong with that!? Now tell me!
Tell me what's wrong with that!?
That's...
Leave.
You are an eyesore!
Don't let me see you again!
Shit.
Don't tell me to stop with Shino's face...
I'm useless.
You are Atoli-kun, right?
Who are you?
Are you distressed because of Haseo?
You know Haseo-san?
I'm his friend.
I'm really useless.
I upset people no matter what I do.
Even in the real world...
I'm not sure if I'm being excluded or ignored.
But I tried...
I really tried...
Nothing was working out in the real world.
So I thought at least on the net...
Atoli-kun, let me tell you something.
How to approach Haseo.
How to approach him?
Yes.
Listen.
Atoli disappeared?
Look at this.
Her movement ceased after she teleported to another area from town.
I know where she went.
However...
I can see nothing through the surveillance program.
The situation is abnormal.
It's the AIDA phenomenon.
Shit!
Which area did she go?
Find Tri-Edge.
Once Haseo understands your feelings...
Atoli!
Haseo-san!?
Why are you here?
What are you doing here...?
No! Don't come near me!
I'll find Tri-Edge on my own!
How did you know about Tri-Edge?
Ovan-san told me everything...
That you lost someone important...
and that my PC looks just like that person.
Is that why you always look so sad?
Is looking at me making you upset every time?
The world is right here, and it's moving on...
Your world is always around you!
I'm here too...
I'm always looking at you!
So please smile, Haseo-san!
And then look at me, and the world...
Atoli...
Tri-Edge!
Because of...
Because of him...!
The brigade... Shino... and everything!
Tri-Edge!!
Wait, Haseo!
For now, let's...
Wait.
He can handle it now.
He will awaken.
It's here...
It's here. It's here. It's here...
Skeith!!!
Answer me, Tri-Edge!
How do I turn Shino back to normal?
If you don't tell me...
I'll ask your guts!
Shit...
I can't move...
Is this the end?
Eat this!
Wait!
How do I turn Shino back to normal!?
Shit...
Atoli.
You see...
What?
Atoli, get away from there!
Atoli!!
I...
Where...?
Where am I?
She's so annoying.
She's such a nerd, and she stinks too.
Let's ignore her.
Can you do something about your cloth?
She's in big trouble.
Still looking like a princess, she's done for.
Don't...
She was looking this way. I bet she likes you.
Stop...
No. No! No! No! No!
You really are an eyesore.
No!!!
Atoli.
Hey.
Atoli.
Atoli!
Wake up!
Atoli.
Atoli!
We have confirmed that AIDA has infected her PC data.
At this rate, it'll cause a mental break down, never mind her PC.
I'll beat it out with my power...
Hold on.
The avatars are dangerous.
Why!?
If we don't hurry, Atoli will...
Don't do it, Haseo.
Take a closer look.
Atoli-chan's PC is currently very unstable.
Recklessly pouring energy into her may erase her forever.
Then what should we do!?
There is only one thing...
That is to link both of your PCs.
In turn, Atoli will temporarily wield your power.
That's right. If we do that...
Wait a second! That's crazy!
If we make the wrong step. Even Haseo will...
I'll do it.
Haseo...
I'll do it.
Pi, support.
Yes.
She's in big trouble.
Don't lose your focus!
What are you doing?
AIDA!
It has noticed us.
What's happening?
Intruder alert!
It's disrupting the main system.
Hacking us at a time like this?
It can't be...
Haseo, don't let go of her!
They disappeared.
It ran away.
Yata-sama.
A hole was opened in the security.
AIDA ran away using that.
What about them?
I made a marking on Atoli's PC.
Pi, Kuhn. Retrieve them right away.
Yes.
What are you thinking?
Ovan.
Atoli!
This is Atoli's...
How much was it?
What was that?
8000 yen?
No way, that's dirt cheap!
But for a dirty old man, you sure did your best.
Maybe that was all her allowance.
With the little money she has.
Hey, how was it?
Are these all Atoli's memory?
Did you really do it?
That's so gross.
Atoli?
I tried my best.
I did all I could.
But it was useless.
Nothing helped.
Everyone rejected me no matter what I did.
No one wants to look at me.
They all rejected the real me!
Atoli.
They're at a place like this...
Let's hurry up with the retrieval.
Yeah.
This is...?
These markings...
Is she an epitaph user too?
AIDA and an epitaph user is the worst combination.
How could this have happened.
At this rate, Haseo will...
This is just fine.
Atoli.
Everyone is the same!
Everyone is selfish!
They are all only using me!
They blame me for everything.
They took everything from me!
Everything was done for me? All lies!
They just want to save themselves the trouble.
I bet they don't even think about it!
How much effort I have put in...
How much tears I have shed!
How much pain I had to endure...
I'm right here...
I was always here.
But no one tried to find me.
But I'm right here!
I'm here too.
Liar!
It's not a lie.
Atoli.
Haseo-san.
Yeah.
I...
and I...
We are here.
Where are we?
Hey.
Welcome back.
Haseo.
Ovan?
Do you remember this place?
Yes, half a year ago...
This is where you disappeared.
And now we are back...
To where it all began.
Now let it begin once again.
Begin...?
What?
The finale.
Haseo-san!
That's impossible.
He was here!?
Ovan...?
You can be really dull.
Let me tell you how this marking was made.
Haseo.
Don't be afraid.
Take a good look!
This is...
The truth you seek!
Haseo-san...
Atoli...
This can't be real...
Tell me.
This is not real, right?
The one who killed Shino...
is me.
Find me, Haseo.
When you do...
The true finale of your story will welcome you.
Ovan!!!
I've made you wait.
He will be here soon.
Bringing a hundred million beginnings...
and a hundred million endings...
for a hundred million vengeance.
Turning into a hundred million blades, he will come.
Isn't it exciting?
Right, Aina?
A goddess?
That's right.
She's the goddess protecting "The World".
Why did she disappear?
Maybe she lost interest.
In what?
This world.
I don't think so.
I'm sure the goddess is still looking after us.
But she couldn't see the whole world from here...
So she left?
What a playful goddess.
What are you praying for?
Hey.
When I'm not sick anymore, I can be with nii-san even in real life, right?
Yes.
Yay!
I'm here with you, Aina.
We'll always be together.
He's here.
Welcome, Haseo.
Is that all?
Your rage is weak, you can't even kill a fly with it.
What's wrong?
You are giving up after only losing a leg?
This is my mercy.
Haseo-san.
Atoli.
You...
It's alright.
I'm here.
I'm watching over you.
I won't tell you not to be sad.
Nor will I tell you not to suffer.
Because I know the burden on your back.
Atoli... I...
But please forgive yourself.
Haseo-san, you tried your best.
If the outcome doesn't change, trying isn't worth anything...
But I feel warm.
You were thinking about me.
My heart remembers it well.
That too is a wonderful outcome.
That's why... Your pain and suffering...
were not in vain.
They will all become your strength.
They will become a part of you.
A part of me...
Haseo-san.
What do you want to do?
I want to save you, and Shino.
Save Ovan...
I see.
So that's what she meant.
Let's go. Haseo-san.
Yes.
Let's go, together.
This is...!
Ovan.
I want to save you.
You think you can defeat me with your naive sentiment?
This is my thought, and my wish.
I will not become the "Terror of Death" again!
Fine, then let's see how you do.
Take this!
Ovan.
Markings?
The real battle begins now, Haseo!
Fine... Come... Come!
Come, rebirth.
This is where I stand!
Corbenik!
Skeith!
Ovan!
Ovan!!
You've taught me...
You've given to me...
You were where I belonged!!
Now it's my turn.
I'll save you.
I'll find you.
I will become where you belong!
That's what I have decided!
...nii-san.
Nii-san.
Nii-san!
Were you listening to me?
Sorry, I was thinking.
You always do that.
Now that we are finally together, forget about everything else.
You made me look like I'm the only one who's happy.
I was thinking about you, Aina.
I can take a break from work soon.
And then... I'll come for you.
We can live together.
Really?
What's wrong?
Nii-san?
No, it's nothing.
Aina!
Nii-san!
Aina...
Ovan?
This should be enough.
Who's that girl?
Aina, the first unreturner.
And my sister.
Sister?
What's happening?
AIDA.
They are parasitic AI living in electric signals.
If normal programs become infected, the consequence is minimal.
But if a person becomes infected...
Why do they infect people?
Human mentality is nothing but electric signals.
An AIDA infection prevents the mind from functioning properly.
Is that the cause of the coma?
AIDA has very strong vitality.
There is only one way to defeat it.
In other words, "Rebirth".
"Rebirth"...
I have the power to purify all data on the network.
But I was unable to use this power with my will power.
I needed you, Haseo.
Your will power.
The determination that surpasses mine.
And that...
is the condition for activating Rebirth...
Ovan!
Aina.
Ovan...
Wake up, Aina!
You can now finally be free!
Shit. Shit. Shit! Shit! Shit!
Ovan...
Ovan!
Haseo-san.
Atoli...
I...
This kind of finale...!
Ovan wanted to save his sister.
He did, and I'm sure he's glad.
But who else will be glad, other than Ovan himself!?
What about Ovan's sister, and Shino!?
They are finally waking up...
Yet their loved one is gone.
There will be nothing but sadness.
I don't want this.
I won't accept this finale!
That's why...!
Go get him.
I'm sure my avatar can help.
Listening to the thoughts of this world...
and bind them into one...
That's my power.
You too...?
Your thoughts for Ovan-san...
His sister's thoughts...
Shino-san's thoughts...
No, that's not all.
All the thoughts and feelings that were created by Ovan-san's existence.
Bring them to Ovan-san.
Yes.
I'm taking everything back!
Someone's calling for you.
Listen, he's calling.
Who?
Ovan.
Ovan!
Ovan!!
Ovan.
Haseo.
Children of Morganna...
Who's there?
The goddess, probably.
In other words, the world itself.
For sin, there needs to be punishment.
For a miracle, there needs to be a sacrifice.
That's the fundament of this world.
The unbreakable rule.
You idiot.
What sacrifice? What fundament?
Don't agree to things on your own!
Don't decide on things on your own!
You always over simplify things, that's why I...!
Don't give up, don't let go!
I'm right here. I'm watching over you!
Not just me...
Your sister, Shino, and everyone!
They are all watching over you!
Ovan!
I'll delivery them to you. I'll let you hear them!
Now take it!
What changes this world...
are strong hearts.
I'm sorry.
You are late.
I'm sorry. Something came up.
Something came up?
Uh... Are you mad?
Not really.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
It's so peaceful.
Yes.
It all felt like a dream.
About AIDA and Tri-Edge...
Yes. But they were all...
Yes. They were real.
Atoli...
Yes?
Listen...
Am I interrupting?
Shino...
It has been a while.
How did you know we are here?
Atoli-chan told me.
I wanted to thank you.
Thank you.
You kept the promise.
I wanted to tell you this in person.
Shino, I...
It's OK. I understand.
Take care of Haseo for me.
Yes.
Good bye.
Shino!
Yes?
Thank you.
Nii-san!
The threat has been resolved.
The situation was as predicted.
No one can fight against fate, huh?
How about the Schicksal bunch?
We have already advanced to the next phase.
Return the oars to the ferrymen.
As you wish.
Gather at the Archeron, prisoners of Charon.