Yes...
...that's it.
She's just a kid who knows neither what she is nor why she was born.
You...
...don't suit her.
However...
...she has yet to take over you.
That girl...
It would be better if she was never born.
Ahh... disgusting.
Those disgusting words.
I...
Those cursed words...
Who was it that said them to me?
You're finally awake.
Gil.
Are you hurt anywhere?
I'm alright.
I see.
We were inside Alice's memory, right?
Where are we?
My house.
We moved you here, while you guys slept all day.
We're now in the capital, Leverru.
But we're just at a corner of the metropolitan area-
We were used by Break.
He used you as bait to draw out the enemy.
Well now, you performed so well there, Raven.
Thanks to you, we were able to confirm so many theories.
Just leave the clean-up to us. You guys can go and rest.
Why the hell did you do this, Break?
You allowed the Baskervilles to attack Oz on purpose!
What would you have done if something happened to him?
There's no need to worry, Raven.
We were prepared to intervene, if something should happen.
We were watching everything from the shadows.
For example...
"I also want to be your servant from now on."
Hehh... I knew that it would come to this.
My, my...
Indeed. And even after we kept quiet about it, since Raven begged us not to say anything.
Well then, it looks like I won the bet, my Lady.
I guess so.
What's wrong?
If you don't tell me, I'll have to poke you in the armpit.
Are you sure you're alright?
You were acting a little weird back then.
I'm alright.
However...
That white rabbit was really weird, and a little scary.
HEEEeeee!!!
What the hell are you doing, you stupid clown?!!
Oh, good morning!
Gaaah!! Die!!!
Alice is awake.
My my, this is terrible.
Even after I kindly came over here to check up on you guys.
Then come in like a normal person!
Hi, Oz.
I was kind of worried about you, not waking up and all.
Thank you.
Raven, since I came here for you...
...why don't you make me some tea?
What are yo-
I-I can't breathe!
...Right?
Now then...
Why don't you take a seat, Oz?
Heh, what's this about?
Don't you want to ask...
...why it is that the Mistress and I don't appear to age?
It's so easy to understand what a child wants.
Well, the answer's simple, really.
It's because we're Contractors.
However, please don't confuse us with Illegal Contractors.
We are using a contract method that was devised by Pandora.
Unlike Oz, a seal won't appear on our chest.
But some people turn out like us and stop aging as a side effect.
So you have "Eternal Youth" or "Immortality"?
No, nothing like that.
It only puts more of a burden on our bodies.
Even though our outward appearance won't change, our bodies will eventually decay.
Unlike the Mistress...
...I won't be able to live for another year.
That sounds good to me.
Well, I won't die quite as easily as you're hoping.
I still have some things that I need to do.
Are you talking about capturing the Will of the Abyss?
Gil already told me...
...that both Pandora and the Baskervilles are trying to find it.
Oz, how did the Abyss look to you?
Was it like the prison you've heard about in fairy tales?
Or was it more like a broken toy box?
Pandora thinks of it like this:
The entity called "Abyss" is the birthplace for the weapons called "Chains".
That is why we want to find the Will of the Abyss.
We believe that it's the core, the entity that created that dark dimension.
What's more, it seems that your very existence is essential for acquiring it, Oz.
This time, not only did the Baskervilles appear...
...but also the Will of the Abyss itself, which makes us certain...
...that you are, without a doubt, the key to obtaining the Will of the Abyss.
He is the key that we need to obtain the Will of the Abyss, after all.
That "Red Hood" said the same thing.
What does that mean?
Let's see...
Think of the Will of the Abyss as a device that contains a, enormous amount of power...
...and right now, it's malfunctioning, and it's affecting us.
Therefore, we need a special "key" to make the device function properly.
Oz is the only being who can do that.
But the Baskervilles banished Oz to the Abyss in an attempt to eliminate him.
Why?
That's just it...
Their actions have been completely contradictory...
Despite the fact that they're after the Will of the Abyss as well.
Oz, we know only very little about the Abyss.
As of this moment, we don't know any more than what I've already told you.
Moreover, they are all mere deductions.
In other words, you may not realize it now, but...
You are... You are the only one...
...who can solve the riddles, and who has the power to discover the truth...
...along with the power to understand the Abyss.
So?
So what?
Didn't you hear me? "You'll also have the power to understa-"
I don't understand any of that when you say it all so suddenly.
I'm still going to look for Alice's memories, like I've been doing up until now.
Even if the Baskervilles come again...
...I'll be okay, as long as Gil and Alice are with me.
You're really a sinister child.
That is very interesting.
Break, what is it?
What is it, exactly, that has twisted you so much?
However, it doesn't seem like you've realized it yet.
Hey, Oz...
...where in the world are you?
With my faded eyes...
...I just can't see a clear image of you at all.
So your eyes have finally rotted out, you stupid clown!
What's the point in asking something that's so obvious?
Oz is right here, isn't he?
Okay, if you say so.
You bastard!
Just who the hell..
..you idiot..
..do you think you are?!
Well then, I'll be leaving now.
Okay, everyone, have a good day.
He's not here!
How did he...?!
Where is he?
Break!
Come on out, you stupid clown!
Break!
What did he do?!
Where in the world are you?
I am…
What is this? My chest...
It hurts...
It appears that the countdown has begun.
Who are you?
It stopped.
Hey, Oz...
Between you and me, who will be the first to reach his "appointed time"?
You will definitely regret that...
For choosing that black rabbit over me.
When the hand of the clock seal has made a full rotation...
...the Contractor will be cast down to the lowest level of the Abyss.
Oz?
Did something happen?
In other words, he'll be fine if you die!
It's nothing.
Oz.
What's this?
Ah, that is...
A pretty girl in a blue outfit brought it.
Vincent...
What is it?
Who's it from?
No... it's nothing.
No... It's nothing.
By the way, you must be hungry by now?
Why don't we go buy some things for dinner?
About Alice's memory that we saw...
Break should be investigating it right about now.
So for now, we should just stay home.
Yeah.
There's also a lot of things that we still need to talk about.
Yeah.
Hey, Oz, did you see that?
The meat over there looks so delicious!
Meat?
What are you saying?
Do you want to eat it?
Yes, I want to eat it.
No way.
Why not?
It's cheaper to buy separate ingredients than pre-made food. It's common sense.
You coward.
Fine then, I'll just get it myself!
Wait! Fine! I'll buy it for you!
I'm good.
I'll wait here.
Don't worry about what Break told you.
Everything he does is just a bunch of dirty tricks.
For the past ten years I don't know how much I've wan-
Gil..
I'm fine by myself. Just hurry up and go.
My my.
I'll be right back
Hey, wait, you stupid rabbit!
Am I worried about what Break said?
Where in the world are you?
With my faded eyes, I just can't see a clear image of you at all.
What is it, exactly, that has twisted you so much?
Twisted?
I don't have anything like that.
Because, that time...
...I was sure that I had overcome it.
I heard from Oz.
That you've also lost your memories.
So you don't remember anything about your parents?
Why are you asking me this?
No reason.
I was just wondering what "parents" are really like.
Hey... They say that "parents" are people who give life...
Are they also the ones who create a reason to exist?
I wouldn't know.
I was foolish to ask you.
Fine then. I'll just have Oz tell m-
Stop!
Don't ever mention "parents" in front of Oz!
Why?
Because I said so, you stupid rabbit!
It's a very delicate subject for Oz!
It's something that you...
Something a Chain like you would never understand!
So you think that Oz is delicate?
Even when he was thrown into the Abyss, he was still optimistic enough to eat cookies.
I actually think he's missing about five or six screws in his head.
Why you!
You're the same!
Why are you following such a frivolous boy anyway?
You don't know anything!
Don't you dare insult my Master!
In that case, it can't be helped.
Start talking.
After all, if I know about him, then I can make fun of him to my heart's content, right?
Well, I'm not interested in my servant's past...
...but if you beg me, I'll listen to you.
Moreover, if I hear about it now, I won't have to ask Oz about it later.
Yooouuu...
STUPID RABBIT !!..
They're really late.
Stop that! Give it back!
Look at that guy, walking around with a picture of his mom.
The son of a noble looks nice, doesn't he!
Did you know? His old man...
...had to beg his creditor in the middle of the street in order to delay paying his debt.
What a lame noble.
Don't make fun of my dad!
Heh... Aren't you doing something fun?
Mind if I join in?
Who are you?
It seems like you guys don't know how to bully people.
If you're going to bully, do it seriously.
Not like this child's play.
You should at least cut off an arm or something with this!
A-An arm?
Let me show you how it's done.
Let me hear your loudest cry!
Stop!
Hey! Don't leave me alone!
Just kidding.
Your mother is such a beautiful woman.
Yeah... She passed away, though.
But she was very warm and sweet.
Do you feel lonely?
Nope.
I still have my father with me.
We lost all our money, so we couldn't afford to live in our mansion anymore.
Our house has become smaller, and all our servants have left.
But...
...my dad is with me more than ever.
That's why I'm not lonely.
I see.
You!
Hey, hey, how about you?
What are your mother and father like?
My mom... is like yours.
She's not here anymore.
And my father...
That's right...
I... can't even remember his face.