I doze with you in front of the mirror, with rouge fingertips
This hand unexpectedly showed weakness and blocked your lips
I made a promise with you that day
And now we can't remember it
Why don't I have wings to float in the sky,
like the wind, like the clouds?
Why don't I have wings to sink into the all-enveloping night,
like the stars, like the moon? Ahh
How gruesome...
Fifteen total. All vampires.
Just as I thought...
Brain stems, cervical vertebrae, hearts.
They accurately destroyed each other's vital vampiric spots.
So they killed each other as comrades?
Unable to answer. Insufficient data.
Traces of eight estimated escapees detected. Sister Kate.
I have confirmation of the situation.
Can you trace their locations?
There are several known Fleurs du Mal hideouts.
Let's check them out.
Don't shoot, Tres-kun!
Are you alright?
Don't tell me the vampires kidnapped you and brought you here?
If so, then you're safe now! We're...
What did you do to Father Nightroad?
Answer required. Who are you?
What are you doing?
I will ask once more. What did you do to Father Nightroad?
Hey there, Abel. You're late.
Wonderful news. I've removed the negative element...
I see you're awake.
Professor! What on earth happened to me?
I take it you were dreaming?
Yes, I guess...
That is the girl's ability.
And the reason I was sent by the Duchess of Milan.
Hey. Who are you?
Why won't you faint?
Talk about unfriendly...
Elis Wasmayer. A witch wanted by the Department of Inquisition.
A witch?! A little girl like her?!
Her ability is referred to as "touch telepathy".
She is a surviving product of pre-Armageddon genetic manipulation.
Just by touching someone,
she can control a person's will, and even drive them to kill.
It first began two years ago.
Her biological father shot his wife and then killed himself.
She was taken to a facility, but the mutual killing there knew no end.
Are you saying she caused the Fleurs du Mal thugs to kill each other?
I am.
The Lord of Milan ordered that I also investigate her involvement
with the Fleurs du Mal before giving her to the Dept. Of Inquisition.
Talk about harsh...
You're going to be sent to Rome
and be confined at the Convent of Saint Rachel.
But first, do you think you could tell us about your powers?
I'd like to talk with her a bit... could you leave me alone with her?
By all means. I need to pick up a person from the convent anyway.
Cups aren't meant to be used that way, Miss...
Quit it! No throwing cups!
I see you like cats.
I used to have lots of them.
When Mommy and Daddy were alive...
You were exactly like a cat just now, when you hissed.
I guess that would make me a filthy stray...
A stray? That isn't what I meant to say...
I hate people.
Everyone who finds out about me tries to kill me or capture me...
Mommy and Daddy were the same way.
They treated me like I was a monster and tried to kill me.
And the vampires only kidnapped me because I'm a monster to them!
Everyone's against me! The whole world is my enemy!
Don't say that, Elis-san...
You mustn't make the world be against you.
At the very least, I'm on your side!
Just forget about me...
I can't do that.
I shouldn't have been born. I have no value being alive...
There's only one like you in the whole world. It's all right, Elis-san.
Why do you care about me so much?
You look like her.
Like who?
Iron Maiden to Gunslinger.
Orders from Caterina-sama.
Where are you going?
The bathroom. Move.
I said I'd show you the way!
You're going to follow me?! You pervert!
P-pervert?! How rude! I'll have you know...
I'll find it on my own.
Elis-san!
Have you acquired a statement, Father Nightroad?
Well, not yet... She just won't get along with me...
Your remark does not compute.
Your reason for not acquiring a statement is unacceptable.
Well, yeah, but...
Return.
Continue your attempt at escape and I will dispose of you.
No!
Father?
These are orders.
In the event that Elis Wasmayer attempts escape,
she is to be eliminated without the consult of the Dept. Of Inquisition.
The reason being that she is a living weapon.
She is nothing but a threat to humanity.
Orders from Caterina-san?
Positive.
The Fleurs du Mal was also planning to obtain touch telepathy.
It is easy to foresee similar future attempts.
Can't afford to let her fall into enemy hands, huh?
Positive.
I won't let you do this!
Father! That's enough! More people are going to die because of me!
Now people are starting to kill each other even if I don't touch them!
I shouldn't be allowed to live!
No! Don't think like that!
Are you going to fight me, Crusnik?
As you wish.
So you finally understand?!
Positive. I have judged that there is no other proper course of action.
Expunging dispatch executor Abel Nightroad's IFF signal.
For breaching Canon Law #188 and priestly vestment regulations...
...Abel Nightroad...
...I hereby purge you!
Father!
0.43 seconds too slow. It is no use, Nightroad.
You cannot escape me with your specifications.
Father!
It's alright!
Sorry, Tres-kun!
Father!
I'm all right!
He's... a machine?
Yep. He's not a person, but a machine.
Dispatch executor HC-IIIX, codename "Gunslinger".
Your abilities won't work on him.
I'm sorry... It's all because of me that...
He has a self-restoring system. He isn't dead.
But!
Umm... Father...
What on earth happened here?
Huh?
Oh, Sister... Well, you see...
We were practicing for the Easter festivities, and, you know!
I am Sister Louise from the Convent of Saint Rachel.
I've come to pick up Elis-san.
Father! Thanks!
Oh, Professor!
Did something happen?
No, nothing much...
Where's Elis?
Sister Louise already took her.
This is Sister Louise.
This is bad! Elis is in trouble if we don't hurry!
It pays to have insurance.
Sorry, Professor! I have to borrow this!
Tres-kun!
System recovery, 60%. Restarting in search mode.
Continuing pursuit and removal of dangerous persons.
How naive the so-called "AX" is!
We meet again, li'I monster!
Vampire!
Are you really anyone to talk? Being the monster you are...
That won't work this time!
I saw firsthand that you can't use your power without touching people!
Now you're going to be a gift for the Rosen Kreuz!
Rosen... Kreuz?
We're no match for you. Corpses surround you wherever you go.
Compared to that, we're just adorable playthings...
I never wanted... to kill anyone...
Sure you didn't, you murderer!
You're a monstrosity. Not like humans and not like us.
There's nobody on your side!
I'm on your side...
Help me! Help me! Father!
Help me!
Damn! How'd they find us?!
Clear.
What?!
Nightroad.
Tres-kun! Please ensure Elis-san's safety!
Take care of things after I go out of control.
Positive.
W-wait!
What the hell is this?! Who are you?!
I'm a human, just as you and Elis-san are.
Nano-machines, Crusnik 02!
40% limit activation! Approved!
Are you one of us?!
I am a Crusnik. A vampire that sucks the blood of vampires.
N-no! Stop!
Father!
You're going to get dirty!
That's alright! Just let me do this!
You're safe now, Elis-san!
Orders. All dangerous elements are to be removed.
Tres!
But I just happened to run out of ammunition this time.
I have no choice but to cease my extermination attempt.
I thank you, Father Tres!
Negative. You will not be as lucky next time.
Mission complete. Now withdrawing.
Tres-kun... You weren't out of ammunition?
I know this will not remain forever
However, it's beautiful
Your eyes, hands, and your warm smile
They're my treasure
It's hard to forget
I wish there was a solution
Don't spend your time in confusion
I'll turn back now and spread
My broken wings... still strong enough to cross the ocean with
My broken wings... how far should I go drifting in the wind
Higher and higher in the light (My broken wings)
Still strong enough to cross the ocean with
My broken wings... how far should I go drifting in the wind
Across the sky, just keep on flying
(What's falling from the sky is not rain... )
Next time... Episode 3: "The Star of Sorrow (I. City of Blood)"
Let thine eyes be not diverted.