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
Shall I prepare some tea?
No, thank you.
The College of Cardinals has deemed the incident at Barcelona
the sole work of Barrie.
So that's the official position?
You're saying that a single person caused that much destruction?!
That's such an obvious ruse!
It's the same as always; the Rosen Kreuz never comes into the open.
You're certainly calm about this, William.
I can't possibly remain calm.
Noelle-kun was a nice girl...
Noelle-kun's body is still being searched for.
- Have them work faster. - Understood!
It seems the only consolation is that my brother finally acknowledges
the threat made against Rome after seeing Barcelona destroyed.
No wonder the place was crawlin' with cops on my way from the villa.
There is a reason for that.
Archbishop Alfonso D'Este has returned to Rome from Cologne
for the first time in 5 years.
The guy who lost to the Pope, huh...
By the way, where'd that bungler run off to?!
He's still missing.
Missing?!
I'm certain Abel is in Rome.
When he last contacted me,
he fully informed me of the next threat of attack and Silent Noise.
There is only one thing he can do for Noelle...
He must be in Rome. Make certain you find him!
Let's go, Guns!
Positive.
It is all my fault...
Your Eminence. Please don't worry yourself too much.
It was not your fault...
You can cry in front of me, you know...
Yes... We have been bound for 10 years now...
Havel... Thank you.
Father Wordsworth!
I, umm, heard about Noelle-san...
Is there... Is there anything I can do?!
Of course! We need all the help we can get right now.
Right!
It is good to see you again, Your Holiness.
I-it's good to see you again, Uncle Alfonso...
I, Alfonso D'Este, am truly sorry for my extended silence.
Oh, my! As I look upon you now, I realize that the Papal conclave
was not wrong in bestowing you the majesty of God five years ago.
That's not true, Uncle... I'm still very-
Do not humble yourself.
For the people's sake, I'm actually filled with pride that I lost to you.
Francesco-dono, Caterina-dono...
It's been quite a while, hasn't it? Five years now...
Uncle! It's a pleasure to see you!
I am glad to see you're in good health.
I felt most proud as your uncle to hear of your great successes.
Thank you, Uncle. We are truly grateful for your help.
Thank you, Uncle...
You are too kind, Your Holiness.
So, I am donating gifts from my heart so that Rome's even greater majesty
may be conveyed to the people.
One is an obelisk to denote Rome as the crux of humanity.
The other is a new bell, as a hope for everlasting peace.
May its wonderful timbre resonate throughout this blessed city...
Father...
So you did come back! Caterina-sama was right!
Everyone is worried. Let's go.
What's wrong?
Thanks to your information, all the bells in Rome are being checked.
Everyone is working hard to protect Rome.
Even you came back to keep it from winding up like Barcelona, right?
Father...
My appreciation is beyond words.
You're too kind.
Five years ago, I did begrudge the fact that the Papal conclave
chose the lad over me, after all the political work I'd done with them.
But five years was enough time to wash away those hard feelings.
What I told His Holiness was no lie. I'm glad I lost the election to him.
Incidentally, curbing Francesco-dono must be tough, Caterina-dono.
Yes, I suppose.
After all, he probably would like to unleash the Dept. Of Inquisition
to launch an all-out war against the vampires.
Its very lack of marching orders gives that section its presence.
However, the Department of Inquisition may soon be necessary...
How so?
I hear there is another group- separate from the vampires-
working behind the scenes.
You know of that?
The supposed "enemy of the world"...
I also hear that one of your aides perished as a result of their work...
My deepest condolences.
How do you know this?!
I may have left the city, but my love for Rome remains unchanged.
The city police just completed its inspections.
All bells within Rome were checked, including privately-owned ones,
but not a single one was found to be out of the ordinary.
What's your opinion, Professor?
William?
Oh, terribly sorry.
Is something the matter?
Speaking of bells... Was that one checked?
The bell Archbishop Alfonso donated?
It was brought here today when he arrived...
Good evening, Abel.
I'm sorry. I...
There is nothing to apologize about.
Nor for Noelle...
What is this?
Abel... You're quitting the AX?
Because you couldn't save Noelle?
You returned to Rome. Wasn't that so you could fight them?
What about the promise you made me 10 years ago?
I won't forget what you told me.
Abel.
People are contradictory beings.
If you consider yourself a murderer, then so am I!
Is that how you want it?
Your Eminence!
Abel-kun...
It's all right, Professor.
Forget about him.
It's time for the evening service...
However, the bell must not be rung.
You don't mean...
There's no definitive proof, of course.
But because it hasn't been checked yet, it must not be rung.
Have you sent anyone?!
Father Leon has gone on ahead. You must hurry too, Your Eminence.
The cardinals have begun gathering there, as well as His Holiness.
If that's what you've decided, then so be it...
I assume you both realize whose donation that bell is?
We are fully aware it was donated by Archbishop Alfonso D'Este.
It entered Rome unchecked under his indulgence as archbishop.
All bells in Rome have been inspected.
All checks turned up nothing. The only one left is that bell.
I've heard about the threat of attack,
but isn't placing Inquisitors within the bell tower a bit much?
No, there is no such thing as being too cautious.
Sister really is late, Brother...
Curse you, Caterina! Keeping His Holiness waiting like this...
We have no choice.
Beginning promptly is the very essence of this evening service.
Y-yeah...
Everyone! The evening service will begin shortly!
Tonight, ringing for its very first time in Rome,
is the bell dedicated by Archbishop Alfonso D'Este!
Stop!
- Outta the way! Don't ring that bell! - Hey! Settle down!
Who are you?!
Your behavior before His Holiness is disrespectful!
I just need a second! Lemme check that bell!
What nonsense!
B- Brother!
Cur! You must be one of Caterina's lackeys!
That's right.
Duchess!
Sister!
Please call off the service for now.
Explain yourself, Caterina!
Brother. Might I ask you to refrain from ringing Uncle's bell for now?
What?!
Surely you're not insinuating that his bell belongs to said terrorists?!
Are you suggesting that ringing this bell will decimate Rome?!
I'm simply saying that possibility exists.
On what grounds?!
Because it was not checked by an outside group when he brought it in.
What nonsense is this?!
How can you possibly suspect this bell?!
Or are you daring to suggest that Uncle is in league with them?!
I haven't said that!
We simply mustn't underestimate the terrorists who razed Barcelona.
Uncle, I ask that you please let go of that.
It is possible that you've been used by the terrorists.
Me, being used? I'll have you know my bell is pristine!
I'm on it!
There is no reason to take the trouble to inspect it.
Have your suspicions been cleared now...
...Niece?
S- Sister...
What do you have to say for your rudeness before His Holiness?!
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... )
N-next time- Episode 10: Overcount II. "Lucifer's Choice"
Let thine eyes be not diverted.