Her condition seems to be stable for now.
That's a relief.
Do we really need to have Tear with us?
In order to lower the continent safely, we have to activate the Passage Rings.
I am afraid we need Tear for that.
Why?
We can't activate the Rings by ourselves.
But she could synchronize with Lorelei, so maybe...
Then it is as I feared...
We have no choice but to take her.
Listening at keyholes again? That's a bad habit.
You're... Spinoza!
I've realized my mistake.
Your mistake?
If I cooperated with Van, I would be able to do the research I desired.
That's all I was thinking.
And because of me, Hencken and the others...
What are you talking about? Isn't it a bit late to say that?
There's no way we'd believe you!
I think we can believe him.
Luke!
He's just like me...
just like me after destroying Akzeriuth.
If your determination is genuine, then there is something I want you to do.
Colonel...
Can we really trust Spinoza?
It's not as if I've forgiven him.
However, we need to have a specialist verify whether it really is possible to lower the Outer Lands and seal the miasma.
But he's a traitor!
I believe him.
He had a determined look in his eyes.
He's being closely watched, so he can't do anything funny.
We have no choice but to trust him for now.
Why is everyone so trusting?
It's stupid!
You're awake?
You're looking better.
Are you hungry?
Do you want me to bring you something to drink or...
You've heard about my condition, haven't you?
According to the doctor, my Seventh Fonons are contaminated with miasma.
The miasma is within me...
Don't... Don't say that so calmly!
Are you... worried about me?
Of course I am.
Without you, we may not be able to continue to lower the land.
I see. All right.
Sorry...
What's the matter now?
I wish I could say something like "We don't have to lower the Outer Lands"...
But...
It's fine.
If you'd suggested we give up, I would have lost my respect for you.
Thank you. I'm glad I believed in you.
You're crazy!
You're trying too hard to act tough!
If you'd just say that you're afraid, or sad, I'd–
I'm not acting.
Sorry, please leave me alone for a while.
No! I'm staying here.
Please, I don't want you to see me like this.
Then I'll turn around.
Idiot...
I confirmed the Sephiroth's locations when we went to read the Closed Score.
First, the Meggiora Highlands.
It's reacting to Tear's presence.
It's just as you said.
Tear!
Are you all right?
Yes...
It appears to be operational.
But Tear is...
We don't have much time. Let's hurry.
Tear...
You should stay warm.
Thanks.
There's only one Sephiroth left.
Only a little bit longer, Tear.
Yes.
I received news from Spinoza.
It seems that it is possible to seal the miasma.
Once that's done, the world will be saved, right?
Yes. We will not allow Van–
It's all right.
I apologize.
But the Commandant knew about Lorelei's existence.
He sounded as if he knew what was written on the Seventh Fonstone.
Does that mean he found it?
No way!
What's the matter?
When I was a kid... before Hod sunk...
Van took me to a certain place.
He said it was the Fende family's secret place.
There...
Could that have been the Seventh Fonstone?
In Hod? That's the first I've heard of that.
Fende was one of the seven sages who served Yulia.
Yulia's descendants have passed down her Fonic Hymns and abilities through the generations.
My brother spoke of it often, but I thought it was a simple legend.
But Tear, you can sing Yulia's Fonic Hymns!
And so can the Commandant, if I recall.
Then Tear really is...
Me? A descendant of Yulia?
So, Master read the Seventh Fonstone, then?
Yes. Which would mean he knows the future written in Yulia's Score.
I wonder what kind of future it is.
Brother!
Stop these futile struggles.
Futile struggles?
I know about your condition.
You have operated the Passage Rings too...
So you are also...!
My health is not important.
So long as this world is freed from the Score.
Why must you go to such extremes?!
You should know.
The truth behind Hod's destruction.
How the rulers are manipulated by the Score and abuse it in turn.
Is this world worth sacrificing your health for?
It's not too late. Come with me, Mystearica.
You may be right...
But...
Those guys said you were going to be executed for a crime you didn't commit!
Go! We have to protect the Princess!
Oh, so you figured it out, huh?
I was a bit intrigued, so I investigated.
All right. I trust you, Guy.
He's a natural.
I–I'm sorry. I forgot.
Asch!
Master, Master!
Shut up, Thing...
Luke.
Please wake up.
Tear has disappeared!
Stop it!
My brother's body isn't...!
Tear!
Asch!
Master!
Why do you defy me?
The world has abandoned you.
It mindlessly follows the Score without heed to who is sacrificed in the process.
Aren't you disappointed by this world as well?
Yeah, you're right.
I want to crush the world and the Score.
You can't...!
But... But!
Don't you still have people here who are precious to you... people you want to protect?
Asch...
Calm down.
I need you.
Not the reject, Asch, but the real one, you.
Mystearica.
You want to create a replica world, don't you?
Just kill me and create a replica, then!
I didn't want to have to fight you.
Asch, I'll be waiting at the Absorption Gate.
Damn. Wait!
Don't move. I'll heal you right away.
I don't have any more time.
Asch!
I'm sorry. I was still hesitant about fighting my brother.
It's not your fault.
Yeah.
I thought I could convince him...
But...
Is it really okay?
Yes. I won't hesitate anymore.
I... I'm going to fight my brother till the very end.
Tear...
If Tear herself is resolved, then I have no objections.
Where are we going next, Ion?
To the last Passage Ring.
To Mt. Roneal.
So...
Why are we in Keterburg?
We have to pass through here to get to Mt. Roneal.
Apparently, avalanches are frequent occurrences.
It'd be impossible to land the Albiore there.
By the way, what's this Absorption Gate that Master was talking about?
We've explained the Planet Storm to you before, haven't we?
Yeah... That thing that makes energy go in circles around the planet?
That energy's origin – where it's emitted – is called the Radiation Gate.
Its terminus – where it ends – is called the Absorption Gate.
So what is there at the Absorption Gate–
What is the meaning of this?!
Argh, honestly...
Colonel! Could this be...
Oh, the wind, perhaps?
How dare they leave without me?! I can't believe it!
Those buffoons!
It wasn't the wind, after all...
But what is he doing here?
Colonel! You're up~
Oh dear...
Just you wait, all you... Hm?
Ah! Jade~
Let's go and talk over there.
Yes?
Ah, ah, er, wait, J–Jade...
St–St–Stop!
Not there!
I'll die!!
He confessed.
Wha... What happened to Dist?
I handed him over to the police.
Don't worry. He won't be able to move for a while.
What exactly did you do?
So, what did he say?
He said that the God-Generals are gathered at Mt. Roneal.
So they're serious too.
So what's next?
That's obvious!
Well then, shall we be on our way?
Ooh, cold...
Be careful.
We don't know when the God-Generals are going to attack.
Could Master be here too?
What are you thinking about?
Ah? Er, nothing.
It's about Van, isn't it?
Ion, you're a replica too...
Van and Mohs created us.
We were tested to find the one most suited to be the Fon Master.
So, you were chosen.
I'd always thought that there were replacements for me.
That there wouldn't be any problem if I died.
That's not true.
Yes. I understood when I saw Sync die.
I was created as Ion's replacement, but there's no one to replace me.
Sync and I didn't like being someone else's replacement.
That's why I cut off my emotions.
And Sync cursed his birth.
I wonder what I really want to do...
I know what you want.
Van is holding the answer.
I think you will understand once you become independent from Van.
Become... independent?
They've come.
Arietta!
Master Ion, please don't get involved.
Arietta, I...
Master Ion, there's no need to tell Arietta.
Anise...
Will you really oppose us no matter what, Tear?
I cannot agree with my brother's extreme views!
Then I will show no mercy.
I'll eliminate the Commandant's enemies.
Go!
How about you stay in the castle and behave, Princess?
I must see this through on my father's behalf.
On behalf of your father, huh?
There are too many of them.
This is not the time to...
O lightning, loose thy blade and run mine enemies through.
Thunder Blade!
What are you doing?!
Why did you aim there?!
Everyone! Look out!
That was a close call.
It's terrible! Master isn't here!
A close call? Like hell!
Arietta and the others are buried here...
They were enemies we had to kill eventually.
Over there!
Master Ion!
Ion, are you okay?
I'm fine.
Let's move on.
Ion...
We did it!
Yes, now all the Passage Rings–
Tear!
This is...
We've been tricked.
What happened?
Memory particles are flowing backward from the Absorption Gate's Sephiroth.
They were programmed to do so after the activation of this Passage Ring.
The only one who could have done that is...
Van!
At this rate, the Outer Lands will start collapsing again.
What?
Brother...