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
- Damn you! - Bitch!
W-who is this bitch?!
You'll pay for this!
Hey! Get up, Priest!
Asta-san?
Uhh, you know, Asta-san, this isn't like where you come from.
Resorting to violence right away isn't really-
They were the ones who started it.
But, you know, it's like the Lord said.
"If anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also."
Hold on!
We're supposed to work together on this mission!
With my support, you'll be 100-men strong!
We'll arrest the culprit in no time, and you can proudly return to-
I do not need a Terran's help!
That's such a heartless reply...
I will corner him!
This is the scene of the fourth incident.
The victims were Marco Colleoni, an antique appraiser,
and his entire family.
They all have blood-feeding marks that match the previous incidents'.
I see he hasn't changed his tasteless ways...
The Empire's most vile mass murderer: Enderle, Count of Zagreb.
He slaughtered 300 Terrans there and was exiled as punishment.
What is someone like that doing in Venice?
There are so many other human cities to choose from...
What do you think, Asta-san?
Asta-san! Earth to Asta-san!
Shut up!
Who gave thee permission to abbreviate my name anyway?!
I am the Duchess of Odessa, Astharoshe Asran!
An inspector under direct control of the New Human Empire
and a respected imperial noblewoman!
I do not warrant overfriendly Terran nicknames!
But it's so stiff to say, "Duchess of Odessa!" each and every time.
I mean, we are partners...
Partners? "Tovaras"?
Yes! It's only until this case is solved, but until then, we're-
Never use that word again, lowly Terran!
"Tovaras" is used to refer to someone entrusted with thy life!
I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to insult you-
Forget it. Just remain quiet.
That's the place?
Yes. According to the investigative report I just received,
a dealer in that casino was seeing the victim's daughter at one point.
I have questions for thee.
It won't do good to hide anything.
Wait, hold on, Asta-san!
You can't just do that!
Let's discuss this in the back room, miss.
Eep! U-umm...
Asta-san... Please go easy on them.
- They're all thine, Priest. - Eh?
Hey! Wait!
Uhh...
Owner! Some weird guest downstairs demands to see the girl!
Might this guest be a blonde-haired girl with a red streak?
Eh? How do you know that?
Because she is standing right behind you.
Eh?!
Long time, no see, Astharoshe-kun...
To think they'd send a little girl like you...
The Empire's shortage of manpower must be quite serious...
Enderle!
Asta-san!
Where art thou?! Enderle!
This brings back memories. It was a moonlit night back then, too.
Enderle!
Back then, the one quivering in my arms was you, Astharoshe-kun...
And where you are now stood Count Ren Janos...
Your dear partner...
Stop!
Eat this!
Asta-san!
Are you all right, Asta-san?!
Priest...
Enderle! Where-
- Where is he?! - Don't move!
You would've died instantly had you not been a Methuselah!
Let me go! I must make him-
Asta-san!
Have you still not killed enough?!
I... did this?
Priest!
Urban warfare in the middle of a carnival?!
I was wrong to expect a Methuselah to act using our common sense...
After everything, the Count of Zagreb is still missing...
Do you suppose their agent will accept returning home empty-handed?
Her preference is of no concern.
Cease all assistance immediately and have her deported.
Understood.
And this was our last chance to build ties with the Empire too...
Priest...
I'm glad to see you're well! Methuselahs certainly do heal quickly!
Art thou all right?
Yes. This is the first time you've ever worried about me!
What's wrong?
Terrans feel sadness too, when someone dear dies...
Yes. You and they are no different at all.
You smile when you're happy. You cry when you lose someone dear.
Sometimes you even contemplate revenge...
I am such a fool.
I apologize for everything, Priest.
Asta-san...
Thanks for everything.
Hold on, now!
Please don't look, it's embarrassing.
I mean, oops, I need to take this off first...
Fool! Thou art injured!
But Asta-san, it'd be embarrassing to have your partner in pajamas.
What art thou-
Aren't we pursuing Enderle?
Thou art still going to help me?
Well, we are partners and all!
Oh, sorry! I'm not supposed to call us partners, am I?
Priest...
Yes? Kate-san?
I'm truly sorry, Asta-san...
It can't be helped; I reaped what I sowed.
Stop Enderle! Things could turn ugly if something isn't done!
Yes, ma'am! Without fail!
It's certainly lively. Is this another one of those "carnivals"?
No, there's a big Mass today at the San Marco Cathedral;
it must be that.
Terrans appear to be very fond of celebrations.
Today's Mass is special.
The remains of Venice's patron saint, San Marco,
were discovered in Rome last month.
Their whereabouts were long lost after Armageddon,
but now, after all these centuries, they can finally return home.
I wouldn't be surprised if they belonged to some random person.
How rude! They've been thoroughly examined by a professional,
and are being returned tonight in the presence of His Holiness!
"His Holiness"?! The Pope is here in Venice?!
Yes. Haven't you read the papers?
As if I would ever read Terran newspapers!
Bastard... So that's why he's in Venice...
What time is the Mass?!
I believe it begins at midnight-
Wait, Asta-san! Where are you going?!
The Pope is in danger!
Huh?!
Enderle was banished for more than just the slaughtering of Terrans.
His true crimes were acts of treason!
He plotted an all-out conflict between the Empire and the Vatican.
He intends to assassinate the Pope to set it off!
If the Pope were assassinated by a nobleman of the Empire,
it would lead to an all-out war!
Her Imperial Majesty does not wish that. That is why I was sent...
This is top-secret information Terrans are not to know about!
And I just gave it away!
I-I'll inform His Holiness and the others about this immediately-
No! Just knowing there was a plot will create conflict between both sides!
Partner. We are the only ones who can stop him!
- Is something the matter? - No.
Don't take it personally.
Do you know how to pilot?
I know how to ride a bicycle...
What?!
Wait! Priest!
Dobitoc! Neputinta! Prost! Farima!
I have no idea what you're shouting, but I'm guessing they're insults!
The Vatican's 399th Pope, Alessandro XVIII.
I am Enderle Kudza, Count of Zagreb, of the New Human Empire.
Be a good boy... and give me your head!
You!
Thou should be the good boy...
...Enderle!
Enderle Kudza. You're under arrest for murder.
W-why?!
We found a note in the deposit box of the antique appraiser you killed.
It mentions he was threatened into fabricating phony sacred relics.
So that you could use them to lure His Holiness from Rome!
Surrender, fool! Thy brutality has dug thee thine own grave!
There is no place to run!
Damn little girl...
Get back here!
Enderle!
Oh, look. It's this again.
Try swinging that spear.
You seem to have grown a little wiser.
Your attacks have no effect on me, as long as I have this Aegis Shield.
Drop your weapon.
I underestimated you as a lone little girl.
The penalty for hindering my ambition is severe, Astharoshe-kun.
I'm not alone.
And what dost thou mean, "ambition"?
Thou sure talkest high-and-mighty for a psychopath.
W-what?!
For a cowardly oaf, thou certainly art full of thyself!
Thou actest like some kind of artist, terrorizing humans!
Thou makest me laugh, spineless pervert!
D-damn you...
...little girl!
Die!
Now!
A silver bullet.
Thou canst suffer like that for a while.
To think he'd fall for that kind of provocation...
While that "shield" completely protects from outside attacks,
it also requires the user to temporarily lower it when attacking.
I'm glad it worked out.
I had faith in thee...
...tovaras.
Thanks for the help.
You're welcome.
Remember my face well.
When this land someday becomes territory of the Empire,
I'll hire thee to remove fleas from cats or something.
I look forward to it.
That concludes my report.
I believe the Count of Zagreb will arrive in a day or two.
Well done.
Thank thee!
Incidentally, Lady Odessa.
The "other side's" aide you mentioned in your report...
You seem to be quite fond of him...
N-not in the least! He was simply of use as a Terran...
If thou wish it, I can add that part to my report...
That will be unnecessary. Now get some rest.
Understood!
He's the same as ever, I see...
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 12: The Ibelis I. "Evening Visitors"
Let thine eyes be not diverted.