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
Wow! Wow!
Yes, yes. I can understand your surprise!
After all, this is the center of the world! The peak of human culture!
Father... Do you think I'll fit in, in a place like this?
Don't worry! Just relax and come with me!
After all, Rome is like my own backyard!
Outsiders are not permitted in.
H-hey, now! I'm no outsider!
Father...
Esther-san. This is just a small misunderstanding...
Umm, Mr. Guard, I'm on the staff here, you see...
Then please present your ID.
Oh, yes, my ID...
Just a moment while l-
Let's see... Huh? Now where did I put it? Huh?
Huh?
Father...
You're giving me a cold look too, Esther-san?!
I really do work here! More like toil, in fact!
Just please hurry! Everyone's looking at us...
You're the same as ever, Abel-kun.
Noelle-san...
I figured this would happen!
I apologize for the inconvenience!
Not at all...
You're OK to pass!
Thanks!
It's nice to meet you! You must be Sister Esther!
Yes!
I'm Noelle Bor, Abel-kun's colleague.
You're in AX?
She might not look it, but Noelle-san is very skilled!
Rumor has it she can take out a bull with her heel drop attack!
Abel-kun!
Just joking!
Let's go. Caterina-sama is waiting.
Right!
Hey! Wait for me!
Father Nightroad. Good work on your assignment.
It looks like I'll be reading another interesting report.
Yes, you’ve got that right...
Sister Esther.
Yes?!
I hear you helped resolve the Istvan incident. Well done!
N-no, that's not true... I wasn't able to do anything...
And I followed up where she left off, so...
I realize it's tough working with this man.
The Holy Office warmly welcomes you.
For the sake of the world, please give your all.
Yes! I'll work my very hardest!
Hello? Caterina-san?
For some reason, you make it sound like I'm a worthless person...
Oh, you're not? I thought for sure you were aware of it yourself...
You're terrible! I'll have you know I'm never at fault!
In fact, it's the situations I'm placed in that cause all the trouble!
Are you saying that we're giving you trouble, then?
Caterina-san-
Father Nightroad! How can you talk to Her Eminence like that?!
- I'm working my hardest! - It's all right.
Oh, really? And what's this I hear about losing your ID?
Who told you about that?!
There was an inquiry from Security.
Abel. You're an adult. Let's be more organized, okay?
Right...
Your Eminence. I'll go show Father Havel and Sister Esther to HQ.
All right. Vaclav. Speak to Professor Wordsworth about the incident.
I understand.
Was it all right to leave Father Nightroad behind?
Yes, it's perfectly fine. They probably have lots of catching up to do.
I'm sorry; I was hoping to give you a tour of Rome if time permitted.
Not at all! I want to learn my job quickly and be useful to everyone!
How outstanding!
I just felt like I have to do something...
Our training is harsh, you know! Be sure not to get left behind now!
Right!
The Holy Office manages the Vatican's diplomatic relations.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, basically.
You can hardly call the present state of world affairs stable.
Problematic tasks are handled by a special branch of the Holy Office
known as the AX. In other words, by us.
Professor? Are you in here?
Not again...
William. Pardon the intrusion.
He's really messed up the place again. Are you all right, William?
What is this place?
W-who are you?!
Me? Why, I'm William Walter Wordsworth.
Everyone calls me "Professor".
While I do teach at the University of Rome,
the students are all so disagreeable that I'm always-
William!
Vaclav! Oh, and Noelle-kun!
It's been a while since we last met! You never change, Professor!
And who is this sister? I don't believe I've seen her before...
My name is Esther Blanchett.
I've just joined the Holy Office, and, well...
A new recruit, eh?!
Nice to meet you! I'm William- Wait, I just said that!
William. Could you help us out? It's about Father Watteau...
Has Hugue done something again?
Just the opposite. We've lost all contact. It's been almost four months.
Once that kid gets an idea, he really obsesses over it
and loses sight of all else.
Father Hugue de Watteau. A member of AX.
I'm sure you'll get to meet him sometime,
but he's sort of missing at the moment.
Missing?! Did something happen to him on an assignment?
If so, it would still be all right...
We were hoping your inventions might be of use at a time like this...
Leave it to me!
What on earth is that?!
This thing here...
All substances emit their own characteristic low-frequency waves.
Living organisms are said to emit ultra-low frequency waves
via their trace levels of internal magnetism...
This system detects and discerns these waves to locate a target person!
I don't really understand, but wow!
You should probably stay back.
W-William!
That's odd.
Last time, it detected Abel-kun buying junk food on duty just fine...
Help!
Please knock that off!
I thought it was someone's EM attack, but it was just you, William!
Oh... Sister Kate! How are you on this fine afternoon?
I'm not letting you off the hook this time!
What was that noise?! Are you trying to destroy my radar?!
S-something like this wouldn't even scratch the Iron Maiden's radar!
It gets on my nerves!
T-that woman...
I can see through her!
It's always the same thing! Will you please grow up, William?!
You call yourself an Albion gentleman?!
Is this your first time meeting Sister Kate?
She's an AX member too. Captain of the Iron Maiden warship.
That giant warship? Albion?
Sister Kate and William are both from Albion and go way back.
"I apologize for the Professor's carelessness earlier.
As a token of apology, here is some special herb tea. - Kate Scott"
It's delicious!
Kate's herb tea is one of the AX's very few specialties!
Say, Esther...
Have you been to Albion before?
Sorry if I shouldn't have asked! But it looked all right to...
I can "see" people's emotions.
You can see emotions?
Colors appear.
That's my special ability as an agent.
Albion is my father's home country. I've never been there myself...
...but I would always imagine what his home was like...
You'll be able to go there in the not-so-distant future.
I don't know anyone there... It's just my own one-sided attachment...
I sense hope in your blue. I'm sure things will work out!
Hope?
Father... Why?
Why? Well, because...
Because I'm on your side.
Why did I just think of Father Nightroad?!
What's wrong?
No, it's uhh...
Father Nightroad certainly is on close terms with Caterina-sama!
Yes, they apparently go way back.
I hear they met before the AX was founded,
but I don't know the details either.
I see...
There's just no letting go of Abel-kun...
Noelle-san...
Caterina-sama is a strong person.
I doubt she has any fears or uncertainties...
Yes. The Rosen Kreuz was directing this incident from the shadows.
The enemy of the world... The Rosen Kreuz Orden...
Caterina-san...
It's always the same...
It's no different at all from ten years ago...
Are you-
I have to protect people. So I'm going to help you.
Sister Noelle! Noelle-san!
Where am I?
What's the matter?
I'm sorry!
Umm... W-who are you?
My name is Sister Esther Blanchett. I didn't mean to disturb you...
Umm... Are you all right?
Y-yes...
I'm... fine. I'm sorry. Umm...
Are you lost too?
No, uhh...
Will you come with me?
Let's do that! Just sitting here won't solve anything!
U-umm!
Let's ask someone for directions!
But thank goodness! This place is so big! I guess everyone gets lost!
Umm... I'm sorry...
About what?
I'm... I'm not lost...
I'm sorry... The truth is, I just ran away...
Ran away?
My brother scolded me...
I was afraid... and sad... so I just-
You were crying in secret?
I'm sorry...
Your brother must be really scary!
Yes!
But he's an amazing person! He's great, and strong...
He's completely different from me, which is why...
My brother hates me...
I'm sure your brother is worried about you.
I think having someone scold you out of worry is a happy thing!
R-really? Do you think so?
Yes.
Sister Esther Blanchett.
Father Tres?
What are you doing? Sister Noelle Bor is presently searching for you.
I'm sorry! I got lost on my way to the washroom...
Were you looking for me?
Positive.
I will lead you to Sister Noelle. Recommend accompaniment.
Thank you!
Your Holiness. Request reason for staying in this location at present.
According to your schedule, you should be attending to your duties.
Umm... Uhh... I'm sorry...
"Your Holiness"? W-wait, you don't mean...
...he's the Pope?!
Positive.
U-umm, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to hide it!
He's the Pope?
Sister Esther.
It is deemed likely that Sister Noelle continues her search for you.
Request accompaniment.
Right!
My handkerchief!
Oh well...
Noelle-san! Is it true that Sister Esther is missing-
Sorry!
I'm sorry I worried you!
Esther! You had me worried!
Esther-san! Thank goodness!
Actually, I often get lost here myself,
what with the complex layout and all...
Didn't you say earlier that Rome was like your backyard?
Eh? Did I say that?
Oww!
Damage report, Father Nightroad.
Abel and Esther Blanchett...
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 6: "Sword Dancer"
Let thine eyes be not diverted.