Hey, Rin.
Wake up, Rin.
Yukio never came home.
That bastard.
Where the hell is he?
He never told me where he went.
Crap! I'm late!
School closed temporarily for today.
What's going on?
Oh, Okumura-kun.
Good morning.
Yo!
So, what's this all about?
It's connected to the hostage taking incident from the other day.
The Principal had to take responsibility for it, and stepped down from his position.
The school's closed for the day because of that.
They're not letting anyone into the school grounds right now.
That's not all of it.
Good morning, Izumo-chan.
The Vatican's leadership just switched hands to a new person.
At a time like this?
Could that have been related to the Principal's resignation?
In any case, we should expect a lot of big changes.
For both the True Cross Order and exorcism as a whole.
So from now on,
Demon Hunt
The 22nd Story
The True Cross Academy and our whole exorcism practice
will be subject to the direct command of the Vatican.
Now, I would like to direct your attention to the newly appointed
Vatican Chief of Staff, who will now introduce himself.
I, Okumura Yukio, was just recently assigned to head the Japanese branch.
Why Okumura-sensei of all people?
He's still just a student.
Not to mention, he only has the same middle first class ranking as me.
There's no way he should've gotten that promotion.
And one more thing, I'm the new Paladin now.
I'm looking forward to working with everyone.
What?!
Yukio's the new Paladin?!
He's the new Japanese branch head, too.
I wonder what the hell the new higher-ups were thinking.
Damn it!
He beat me to the top!
I was supposed to become the Paladin first!
That's what's bothering ya?
Was there ever a time when you were able to catch up to me?
Yukio!
Is it really true?
You're the new Paladin?
It is.
I now have the same rank our father once held.
Damn it, man.
I know you're my hard-working little brother and all,
but still, why didn't you tell me something this important?
It's because I got called out so quickly.
You could've sent me a text then!
I'm sorry, Nii-san.
It won't happen again.
As long as you get it.
The only reason I was appointed as the new Paladin
was so I could successful carry out the Vatican's plan.
Their plan?
Gentlemen, we have been living in fear of demons for as long as our history can tell us.
However, that all ends today.
Just like how light casts away darkness,
we will eliminate every demon in existence,
and rightfully claim Assiah back.
I, Pope Ernst,
order this to Exorcists all over the world...
Commence Operation "Jacob's Ladder"!
"Jacob's Ladder"?
I'm in charge of overseeing the whole operation.
You're going lend us your strength, right, Nii-sama?
S-Sure.
Well then, I have a meeting to attend.
All right. Good luck with that.
What's this supposed to be?
It's an anti-demon weapon developed by the Vatican.
It helps you defeat demons more easily by increasing your efficiency as Exorcists.
It sure feels like it when you're holding up one of these.
That's not a toy, Shima-san.
We're both Tamers, though.
In that case, use that grimoire over there.
On second thought, we're good.
Even though you're all permitted to use those weapons,
you're not that experienced in handling them yet.
Don't let your inexperience give the other Exorcists a hard time.
Move out, and be careful out there.
Yes!
Thou who art born of the sacred land which runs with honey and milk,
spread your wings up into that vast blue sky.
Shima-san!
Why, you!
Ready, fire!
Nicely done.
We won!
What's with this one-sided massacre?
Hey Rin, is this really what an Exorcist does?
This is making us look like...
Your report?
We have successfully cleared 443,556 areas already.
We're encountering some heavy resistance in some areas, though.
Tell every Exorcist out there this,
"This is a holy war."
"We won't achieve anything without making a few sacrifices."
What's wrong?
Is there something you'd like to say?
No.
You can make my brother human?!
Is that even possible?!
Rin's blue flames are usually sealed by the Fallen Demon sword in Gehenna.
The human world, Assiah, and the demon world, Gehenna...
These worlds are like two mirrors reflecting each other.
Rin will become completely human once we destroy Gehenna,
the source of his demonic power.
That's impossible.
There's no way we can destroy Gehenna.
No, there is.
We've toiled for 15 years on this unique weapon.
The "Messiah" can do it.
The "Messiah" can be deployed at any time once I order it.
But before that, we need to create a Gehenna gate first.
A Gehenna gate?
Just as its name implies, it's a gate that connects our world to theirs.
It's a gate that only Satan can open, but human hands have been able to recreate it recently.
To keep it open for a viable amount of time though, we'll need a lot of demon blood.
Can you really make my brother human once you destroy Gehenna?
Not only him, but you as well.
Did you really think your own grandfather isn't aware of the situation you're in now?
Wait up, guys!
What's everyone eating?
Great job out there.
These are supply rations.
We got one for you before it ran out.
Ah, thank you.
Rin, give me some!
Don't worry, I'll share it with you.
I can't believe you still have an appetite after all this.
Shiemi.
It's a wild boar!
Take cover! Take cover!
Yukio?
You unforgivable humans.
You slaughtered my brethren in cold blood without provocation,
even though all we've done is guard this forest for over 2,000 years.
It's the master of this forest.
Hey, wait a minute!
It's—
What the hell was that for, Yukio?!
What do you mean? We're on a demon hunt.
That thing was the master of this forest!
It was only pissed off because we killed its own kind!
My orders were to completely eliminate all the demons, regardless of what they are.
All of them?
How about Kuro, Ukobach, and Izumo's harvest gods?
Are you going kill them as well?!
You're right.
It's just as you say.
Every demon should be eliminated.
Stop!
Are you fucking serious?
Let go, Nii-san.
Do you really intend to kill every single demon out there?
Exorcists aren't murderers!
I told you to let go!
Rin!
What did you do to him?
Kuro!
Okumura speaking.
Yes, understood.
Bourguignon!
Yes.
Take Okumura Rin to the Vatican Headquarters.
Yes!
Since when?
Ya kept saying the results were negative.
Were ya lying to me?!
This has nothing to do with you.
Yukio!
Everyone will be saved once this operation ends.
Please don't stand in my way.
Otherwise, I'd have to arrest you under my authority as the Paladin.
"Saved"? The hell are ya talking about?
Hey!
Screw this.
Even though yer just a four-eyed wuss...
Blood-absorbing weapons?
What are those?
True to how they're called, they absorb demon blood.
I've looked into those photos you've sent me,
and I've traced their ownership back to some count in Transylvania.
Why would they issue us weapons like those?
How would I know?
Anyway, try not to rely on those weapons too much for now.
Thanks. Sorry for bothering you this early in the morning.
Why am I feeling so hesitant right now?
Damn it.
Where are you going, Bon?
I'm going to ask that young teacher something.
He's the guy in charge, so I might learn a thing or two from him.
He probably won't tell you anything.
If only there was a teacher who just won't shut up...
Won't shut up...
How about Tsubaki-sensei?
Bullseye!
Are you awake already?
Mephisto!
Where are we?
We're in the basement of the Vatican Headquarters, a prison named "Cocytus".
A prison?
I never thought I'd meet you again here, of all places.
If it's fine with you, can you tell me why they brought you here?
So, Okumura-sensei's the new Paladin?
And on top of that, he's on a demon hunting crusade right now.
Pretty interesting stuff.
So, what are you here for?
Eins, Zwei, Drei!
Around 200 years ago...
A-A card slide show?!
I, Johann Faust V, used to do research on artificial life forms,
which at that time was the most advanced scientific study going on.
That crap looks nothing like you.
Shut up and listen.
However, the Vatican eventually banned artificial life form research.
I then relented and left the lab to my assistant,
but apparently, they still continued behind my back after I left.
That's...
Yes. It's the artificial life form laboratory in Poland.
Negaus is my assistant's assistant's assist—
Well, to cut it short, he's connected to me in a way.
Wait a minute.
Negaus-sensei said someone reanimated his wife just for the hell of it.
That certain someone was probably aiming to frame him.
Who are you talking about?
Of course, it's probably someone who sees me as an obstacle.
Thank you for that great conversation.
I'm going to take my leave now.
Hey, wait a sec!
Take me with you!
I refuse to.
You heard it, didn't you?
The bell that signals the start of the play.
A wonderful show is about to begin.
I can't just wait here and let it slip past me.
Well then, take care!
Hey, wait!
You damned clown!
I said wait!
Your Eminence, Mephisto has...
Sir Augusto!
Bolster the security around here along with Bourguignon.
I can't let anyone interfere with the rituals I'm about to perform.
Understood.
I see.
Now that I've seen you, you actually resemble Yuri more than him.
Who are you?
I am Ernst Frederick Egin.
It's nice to meet you, my grandchild.
Okumura's going to be executed?!
Why is he getting executed?!
We were really intending to hold this off until after the Exorcist exams, but...
In any case, the Headquarters are a mess right now.
We're all still waiting for Division head Okumura's instructions.
So, where is Rin right now?
I don't know, but I did hear that he'll be executed at highest point of True Cross Academy.
At the highest point?
No one's going to get past me unscathed.
What are you planning to do, you bastard?!
Blood of the defiled demon, hand over to us the gates of Hell!
Sensei!
Return to your posts, everyone.
Our plan is being carried out right now.
Why does he have to be executed for that?!
He hasn't done anything wrong!
It is a mortal sin for someone like him, who bears the blood of Satan, to live on.
No way...
Is that what passes as justice for the True Cross Order?
The Vatican's orders are absolute.
If you intend to break them, then I will slay you all here.
Shura-sensei!
How unfortunate.
If you side with these demon worshipers, then...
It ain't that.
I just don't like how ya go about doing stuff.
Leave this to me and go on.
You're a failure of a subordinate.
Shut up, ya baldy!
What's the meaning of this?
What are you planning to do with my brother?
Can't you see for yourself?
I'm sacrificing him in order to open a Gehenna Gate.
This wasn't part of the deal!
You told me you'd make both of us human!
Rin will become the sacrifice for this.
He will be seen as the "hero" who helped us destroy Gehenna
for the sake of all humanity.
This is...
What is this?!
What the hell happened here?!
Behold, the one who led us to the final chapter by opening a Gehenna Gate.
Satan, the King of Demons!
He shall burn Hell itself with those flames of his.
Those brothers are like mirrors reflecting each other.
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If he hadn't pulled out that demon sword on that day,
their fates would have been different.
As for me, I'm just simply overexcited!
Truth