Wow, now this is a surprise...
to be visited by No. I herself.
If there is a mission which only I can fulfill,
I would go anywhere.
Are you gonna ask me to return to Chronos again?
No...
Draw your Hades, Heartnet.
That's how it always starts... under the azure sky
After making a vow, I now set off
Yeah, the desert glitters with a golden hue (The wind is scorching)
I'm searching for a diamond flower (I keep on wandering)
Now, for the first time in my life,
I live for someone else
There's something I wanna protect
I'll never, ever lose it again
Resound, my heartbeat!
A heartbeat smaller and fragile, but tougher than anyone's.
"Receding Cat"
We'll form a half-circle and launch a concentrated attack. Let's go!
Humph... They mock us Chrono Numbers, don't they, Nizer?
You bastard! Let Creed go!
It's too late.
This is the way... the Chrono Numbers live!
Creed!
N- Nizer!
Witness how the Chrono Numbers live!
Beluga!
The destructive acts
by those calling themselves the Apostles of the Stars continues worldwide.
This video was sent by the Apostles of the Stars
to news organizations around the world.
It also contains a statement
by the person considered to be the leader of this terrorist group.
Please take a look.
My name is Creed Diskenth.
I am the leader of the Apostles of the Stars.
To all of you who are watching this video, I shall reveal the truth.
The truth about Chronos,
the secret organization which controls the world...
and how it will meet its end...
Chronos?
What does he mean by control?
Never mind that. Let's go to the beach.
Those who wish to be free of them...
Come join me!
We, the Apostles of the Stars, will free the world!
Let me ask you just one more time.
Where is No. I?
I have no obligation to answer that.
Do you belong to the Apostles of the Stars!?
No, I am simply... one who harbors a grudge against Chronos.
The stability of the world is maintained solely by the iron grip of Chronos.
However, in this past month alone,
over ten nations have announced their intentions of cutting ties with Chronos.
Furthermore, our existence is on the verge of being made public!
This all started when we allowed Creed Diskenth and No. XIII's defection
from the organization!
And we are starting to lose some of the Numbers.
We cannot let this situation continue any further!
It's likely that the elders are considerably toughening their stance towards Sephiria.
Dammit! If only we had been able to defeat Creed.
Not only that, we even lost Nizer and Beluga...
If you're thinking about them, then wait until the right opportunity comes.
You can fight for them, and bring Creed down.
I know that!
Until the last head falls, Cerberus is not dead!
During a long battle, sometimes you need to bide your time.
We will regroup our forces.
You focus on healing your wound.
Well, I doubt we have time for that.
Mason-dono!
Sephiria Arks...
Yes, Willzark-sama.
Can I expect that Chronos will recover from this?
The replacements for Nos. X, V, and XI are now being evaluated.
I should be able to report on the results shortly.
And as for the former No. XIII...
The Apostles of the Stars are still like newborn babes...
But given time, who knows what monsters they will turn into.
You're absolutely right.
We must not let it get away...
a golden opportunity, that is...
Belze... as of this moment,
I am temporarily turning over the command of Chrono Numbers to you.
VII and XII, please assist him.
- Understood! - Understood!
And what will you do in the meantime?
Sephiria...
There's no reason for you to go see him, is there?
There is something I want to verify.
Are you going to verify it by talking to him? Or by fighting him?
Please hold the fort for 24 hours.
Got it. In your absence,
I will not allow the Apostles of the Stars to step one foot in here!
I let him slip away...
Poke!
What's the big idea, princess!?
You're too slow, Train.
What'd you say!?
Don't get so worked up.
Since you said you wanted to do some rehab now that your body is back to normal,
we're taking a vacation and not looking for any new work.
- Yeah, yeah... - He's right!
Before our measly savings run out,
get better so that you can earn money again!
Yeah, yeah...
You're more worried about money than your friend's health!?
Well, there's such a thing as priorities after all, and...
What's the matter?
Err... nothing.
Draw your Hades, Heartnet.
Sorry, I don't feel like it.
I've left Chronos, but I have no intention of fighting you.
Heartnet, this freedom you gained...
is it the freedom to leave Chronos and die?
It's the freedom to continue living the way I want outside Chronos.
Then, I want you to return Hades.
That's right... you're the one who gave it to me.
Let us fight together...
for Chronos and the stability of the world...
A gun is merely a tool to kill people.
Since you've sworn never to kill anyone anymore,
you should not need Hades.
No can do.
For the lives that I've taken with this...
there're things that I have to do...
How unfortunate.
Then, it seems I have no choice but to take it away from your dead body!
The rain was also icy cold that night...
Your mission...
So you've completed your mission?
Heartnet...
As you continue to fulfill your missions,
the day will come when you stop trembling.
However, you took a life... you must never forget that feeling.
It is indeed the case that we only fulfilled the mission
for the noble cause of Chronos.
However, we drew our weapons and struck.
That feeling, that moment belongs to you; you must always remember.
While I was in the Numbers, I had forgotten your words from that night.
But now...
I feel that I finally understand the sentiment behind your words.
The irony in killing for a noble cause...
Chrono Numbers are the ones who should understand it the most.
It's impossible, Sephiria.
When you're in a high place, you can't see your feet.
Are you saying that's why you left Chronos?
You're giving me too much credit.
The life of a stray cat just suited me better. That's all.
It's unfortunate, Heartnet.
It's true that there're those in the Numbers
who feel no pain in staining their hands in blood.
That's why I...
I intended to kill you with my first strike...
I'd expect no less from No. I.
That was close!
However, you are already...
inside my barrier.
You will not get away!
Charden Flamberg!
A deserter of the Apostles of the Stars!
Deserter!?
You are truly the captain of Chrono Numbers.
You know about me, too...
I'd suggest that you do not move.
I see... So this is what you mean by barrier.
Black Cat...
I no longer have to fight you.
Please leave this place.
Why are you trying to kill Sephiria when you've left the Apostles of the Stars?
Why? You ask me why?
What do you mean?
Chronos is a great evil which threatens the entire world.
Didn't you leave the organization because you could not accept that?
Well, the Apostles of the Stars are just as bad as Chronos, aren't they?
You are absolutely right.
That is why I chose the same path you took.
You, of all people, should be able to understand my way of living.
Sorry, I can't.
That is unfortunate...
Black Cat!!
Now's my chance!
She found an opening!
Better forget it.
You can't beat Sephiria.
Chronos is a giant.
You've left the Apostles.
Do you think you can defeat Chronos all by yourself?
That is why I became an assassin.
Even a lowly worm can bring down a giant by directly attacking its central nerve!
How pitiful...
Then, you shall have your wish.
Don't, Sephiria!
This battle does not concern you, Heartnet.
She is absolutely right!
I will fight to bring down the great evil,
even if it kills me!
It's useless.
Stop!
Apostles of the Stars or members of Chronos, I don't care...
I won't allow anyone to be killed!!
So this is your battle, Heartnet?
There are other uses for a gun besides killing.
I learned that from my best friend.
Your best friend, you say?
Someone who taught me about freedom.
This is?
A bullet made of orichalcum.
I entrust this with you.
Heartnet, I will be looking forward to seeing how you use that orichalcum bullet.
Sephiria...
I was unable to side with the Apostles of the Stars...
nor was I able to bring down Chronos...
I am so powerless.
However...
Oh geez! Where the heck is our breakfast cook wandering about!?
No breakfast today? Well?
I'm starving...
When'd he?
Hey, it's been a while since so many of us were summoned together, hasn't it?
Yeah, looks like things are kinda serious this time...
Kinda?
So what is No. VI doing at a serious time like this?
Both the captain and I are keeping tabs on his movements.
So there's no problem.
I see. Acting alone, huh? That's just like him.
Lin Shaolee, our newly appointed No. X.
As proof of your entrance into Chrono Numbers,
I'm granting you this...
A veil made of orichalcum, Seiren...
Let us fight together...
for Chronos and the stability of the world...
Yes, I would like to be of help.
Continue to carry your Hades, Heartnet.
But in doing so, you must continue to prove your sentiments and beliefs.
Yeah, I know.
Sephiria-san,
I have an idea...
Since your new black boots caused a blister,
you rest your right foot
We'll keep walking along with our own rhythm, without rushing
Don't say anything because we'll soon understand each other
I'm just holding you now to keep you warm
I'm completely wrapped around you, so...
Quietly the powder-like snow is building up...
"Next Episode"
What!?
Creed and the others are on the wanted list?
And the reward is... 3 billion!?
Even if you're not a sweeper, you just have to go for it!
Not! Who'd want to take a risk like that!?
I mean, they're a formidable bunch!
There's no way there's someone dumb enough to risk his life
"Cat that Hunts a Dragon" over a job like that!
"Cat that Hunts a Dragon" Oh, there is.