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
My sister is presently in confinement for her conduct last night.
Caterina-dono has a strong sense of responsibility.
Please treat her leniently.
I shall pass word on to her.
However, in regard to her treatment, I can make no firm promises.
She must face her due consequences.
I am also considering disbanding her private AX squad as well.
That's certainly strict.
She brought it upon herself, Uncle.
Bein' watched by our own people... What a pain.
Urgh! This ain't any different from that villa!
Making a move now would not be in Her Eminence's best interest.
Yeah, but still...
In the worst case, she could be ousted as Duchess of Milan.
Ousted?!
Cardinal de Medici most definitely plans to use this chance
to redraw the Vatican's map of power.
Urgh! Nobody gives a damn that the Silent Noise could go off anytime!
Sister Kate!
I'm sorry to surprise you.
But thank goodness; I was looking for you.
Has something happened?
Has there been any contact from Father Nightroad?!
I guess word about last night's incident is still being withheld.
Sister Esther. Please help me. You're the only one I can rely on.
Halt! Identify yourself or you cannot pass through here!
Isn't it nearly time for Mass?
Tardiness would be disrespectful to His Holiness.
It does not matter. This city will soon perish.
All preparations are proceeding smoothly...
It seems preparing a dummy was the correct choice after all.
Thanks to it, we are rid of our biggest obstacle: Her Eminence.
The time has come.
May your grudges of five long years
strike down like the hammer of God.
- It's the Vatican, all right. - Where did you get this?
Mistress died with it in her hand.
You were in Barcelona?
Thank you for returning. Her Eminence will be elated.
Well, Professor?
Even in death, Noelle-kun is an AX member.
I found you now, Silent Noise!
That thing?! The archbishop donated that!
So the Duchess of Milan fell into a trap, likely set by the archbishop...
Father Nightroad!
I finally found you, Father Nightroad!
I remembered this place...
I'd heard that you and Noelle-san met at this church, so...
At a time like this,
the most soothing things are your memories with the person...
It was the same way for me when I lost Mother Vitez, so you-
Father!
Her Eminence... Caterina-sama and the others are all in danger!
The previous Pope...
Your father was an admirable man...
Uncle... My deepest apologizes for last night.
You were only trying to be faithful to your duty.
I apologize for having you come here during your confinement,
but I wanted to discuss the future with you.
Discuss what, exactly?
Francesco-dono is planning to use this incident to have you ousted.
However, everything is about to be destroyed.
Destroyed?
After which, who will lead humanity?
Caterina-dono.
Your resources are far too important to extinguish now.
What do you mean by "destroyed"?
You don't mean-
I will lead humanity.
The "enemy of the world" is nothing but the "enemy of the Vatican".
No one gives my feelings consideration to the extent that they do.
What are you saying?!
Is this city really worth someone as wise as you
risking her life to protect it?
The reason I've called you here
is to keep you away from the destruction about to begin.
Then your plan is in error.
My survival actually means that I can continue to fight you!
I thought you might say that.
Abel!
Nano-machines, Crusnik 02! 40% limit activation! Approved!
Reveal yourself!
I am but a simple envoy for the archbishop...
It is a pleasure to meet you, Lady Sforza.
My name is Isaak Fernand Von Kampfer.
Rosen Kreuz Orden, magus rank. Also known as Panzer Magier.
A loyal subject who serves under him.
Brother...
Where is our uncle?! The Mass is about to begin!
Just before 6:00. It's time...
Archbishop!
So, the obelisk is a Silent Noise system! We have to stop him!
Just leave it to me!
Lend me your assistance!
W-what the?!
What an interesting creature...
Guns! You're here!
Alright! Let's get this party started!
Damn D'Este is headed up there!
He mustn't be allowed to activate it! Let's hurry!
I-it's huge!
Thank you, Hugue!
Only a bazooka could hurt this thing!
The archbishop instructed me to kill you, if I could not win you over.
I call upon thee...
Give rise...
Exalted King of Darkness...
Lend me thy flames...
Come forth, Arrow of Belial!
So now you must die... Cardinal Sforza...
Stop!
Abel!
Impressive. You're still alive.
I... will protect... humans...
Abel! That's enough! You've done enough for me!
It's probably best that you don't move him too much.
I'm actually surprised that he's still intact after suffering direct hits
from my EM acceleration cannon, the Arrow of Belial.
Please run away, Caterina-san...
Just give up.
You can protect no one.
After all, you did leave all those people in Barcelona to die.
Including one of your fellow Sisters...
It seems like you're never able to protect those dear to you.
This time being no exception...
Nano-machines, Crusnik 02.
Operation increase to 80%. Approved!
Now this is a surprise. You still have such power...
I see. So this is what your true forms look like...
What are you looking at?
It's a pleasure to see you, Crusnik 02. At last, we meet.
Bio-electric generation on the megavolt level... Truly impressive.
However, you cannot defeat me in your condition.
You will pay!
What?!
What was that?
How was my shield broken?
Ah! There is one way... Electrostatic discharge.
So this was a spark gap shock!
Truly wonderful! To think a Crusnik could achieve such a level...
What the hell?!
Now hear the voice of my spite!
The bells are ringing.
If you don't kill me now, Rome will be destroyed.
Yes...
Now kill me, and avenge your Sister's murder.
Long ago, I made a promise. I promised I would never kill anyone.
A promise? A promise, you say?
Yes. I promised very long ago.
I swore to not kill or cause death, to atone for my sins!
I can no longer kill! So tell me how to stop it!
Tell me! Please!
Very well. I will tell you.
The only way to stop the Silent Noise is to stop the control chip.
Right here... The control chip is inside me.
Yes. The chip inside me is continually checking my life signs.
In other words, you can protect everything by killing me.
Simple, isn't it?
Can you not hear the citizens' screams in the distant reverberation?
What will you do, Abel-sama?
I... I...
Now Rome is finished!
You're the one who's finished.
You-
The game's over, Archbishop.
Professor! Dismantle it!
You got it!
I see it was too much for you.
You hesitated to dirty your hands because of some pathetic "promise".
The bells have stopped.
It would appear the archbishop has been caught too...
Unfortunately, it seems we failed.
There is no reason for me to continue now that my client is captured,
so I will take my leave.
Abel-sama. Goodbye...
Until we meet again...
Abel...
Abel!
Abel! Say something!
Abel...
It's good to see you again, 02...
Abel...
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 11: "From the Empire"
Let thine eyes be not diverted.