Fon Master Mohs! No, Grand Maestro Mohs!
Please, return to your senses!
Sufferrrr!
I'm sorry... Grand Maestro Mohs!
Grand Cross!
You did it!
The Score... Score! Score...
You've grown up to look just like Sylvia.
Farewell, Meryl.
Father...
You've done well.
The Planet Storm barrier that was protecting Eldrant is completely gone.
But Eldrant still has a powerful anti-aircraft defense system.
If we approach it in the Albiore, there's no guarantee that we will be able to evade its attacks.
So, how are we going to get to Eldrant then?
Master Van should be there.
Hey, hey, you're not the only ones fighting here.
The combined forces of Kimlasca and Malkuth are preparing to assault Eldrant.
Then...
We'll draw their fire.
While we do that, you will fly to Eldrant.
I suppose it's the only way.
Thank you very much.
Even so, we're leaving the hardest task up to you.
We're counting on you.
Yes, sir.
The preparations will take some time.
Please feel free to use this time as you see fit.
Master!
Anise!
Are you done talking?
Yeah. Sorry for the wait.
I'm happy you found someone to play with, my cute, little Jade.
I asked you before, please don't use that name.
A replica of Fon Master Ion.
What's your name?
Florian! Anise gave it to me!
My, what a wonderful name.
It means "innocent one" in Ancient Ispanian.
Really? That's a nice name.
Yes!
So, what are you going to do with this kid?
There's no way you can take him with you.
I'm thinking of bringing him to Daath.
I'm sure my Papa and Mama will take good care of him.
That would be best.
He is a replica of Fon Master Ion, after all.
He will be safest in Daath.
Luke?
Asch!
I see you've stopped the Planet Storm.
Ah, good, I was wondering how we could let you know.
We can go to Eldrant now.
So...
What's this?
You're the original, the only one who can free Lorelei.
We'll all help get you to Master's location.
And then you'll release Lorelei–
You dumbass!
You damn moron! Who asked you to do that?
Why are you angry?
You're not coming with us to... to stop Master?
Shut up!
Stop calling him "Master"!
And you're still talking about "stopping" him?
I was a fool.
I thought that maybe even a worthless replica like you could be useful in trying to kill him.
You are me!
How can you just stand there and call yourself inferior?
Why aren't you trying to fight and prove yourself?
Why can't you say you're superior?
This pathetic excuse for a person stole everything from me.
Asch, you and I are different.
I'm a replica, that's true.
But I have my own memories and my own feelings.
I'm not some part of you, nor your substitute!
Meeting everyone helped me to understand that.
Besides, I'm not asking you because I've given up.
Freeing Lorelei is your task.
I don't buy that.
You are me.
If not, then why...?
Asch!
Leave him be.
But...
This is a struggle between the original and his replica to define their existence.
There is nothing we can do.
Even I, the creator of fomicry, cannot give them an answer.
Colonel...
Luke...
Don't worry about it, Luke.
Yeah.
Fon Master Ion, it is thanks to you that I am here today.
I will take your contaminated Seventh Fonons as mine dissipate.
Ion!
It's all right.
See?
Tear will be fine now...
Thank you... for everything... my most precious...
That's why I will change the world into a place where everyone can live in peace, like you would have wanted.
One where replicas, originals... anyone can be happy.
Tear...
Big brother...
Even when you were a baby, you always stopped crying when you heard this Fonic Hymn.
That hasn't changed.
I'm not a baby anymore.
But I love that Fonic Hymn.
Do you?
Tear, remember it well.
You don't have to understand right now.
But one day, you might need this Fonic Hymn.
That's right.
My brother taught me this Fonic Hymn. Yulia's Fonic Hymn.
He used to sing it to me.
And now I sing it for you, Fon Master Ion.
Thank you.
That was...
Luke!
Tear, was that Fonic Hymn just now a little different from the one you usually sing?
Huh?
Like, when I heard it, I felt full of energy.
It was really beautiful.
Yes, you're right.
It seemed a little different from usual.
Perhaps Fon Master Ion lent me some strength.
Ion?
Yes, probably.
Ion said he liked your Fonic Hymn.
I like it too!
Thank you.
Anyway, let's rejoin with the others.
Okay.
Luke?
Master!
Luke!
You don't have to hide it.
I already know.
Master...
I'll call the Colonel. Wait here.
No, it's all right. It's stopping.
Are you really okay?
Shouldn't you talk to the Colonel anyway?
No. Even Jade can't fix this.
But how did you...
I'm sorry. I overheard you talking with the Colonel.
Me too.
I see.
Tear, please don't tell anyone else.
Why?
My condition won't change even if they know.
There's no need to worry them.
I want to enjoy the time I have left.
Luke...
You're trembling.
I'm a coward.
I thought I could pretend everything is fine when I'm around you guys.
Idiot! Don't act like that around me.
If you're scared, then just say so!
I'm here with you.
Thank you.
Will I have enough time?
Natalia!
Father!
You are my daughter and always will be.
Father...
Luke, what are you doing?
But...
His Grace and the Lady will be happy just to see you.
There, go.
Let's go, Master!
Father, this is the path I have chosen.
I will walk the path that lets me live together with everyone, not the path of revenge.
The operation begins tomorrow.
First, Malkuth and Kimlascan forces will open fire on Eldrant.
While the defenses concentrate on that attack, we will land the Albiore on Eldrant.
This will be rather dangerous.
Can you do it, Noelle?
Please let me do it.
I received the same training as my brother.
Don't worry, I can handle it.
Very well.
We will leave it to you.
Well then, everyone, you all have leave until tomorrow.
Looks like you're waiting for someone you don't expect to see.
I'm afraid you are right.
Yeah, well...
The next time Luke and Asch meet...
I... What should I do?
Both of them are dear to me.
What about you, Guy?
Do you still hate Asch for being the son of your enemy?
I've decided to move on and put the past behind me.
Then...
I think we should start over, as two people, Asch and Gailardia.
You are so mature, Guy.
Or is it different for men than it is for women?
Natalia, you consider Luke your friend and your comrade, right?
Yes.
Then that's good enough for now.
Once everything is settled, you can listen to the feelings you hold inside your heart.
You're right.
There are some questions that no amount of introspection can answer.
Colonel~
Are you drinking?
I would have preferred to do my drinking in a nicer establishment, but...
Shouldn't you be off enjoying your free time, Anise?
I wanted to give Tear some time.
Hmm... That may have been cruel in its own way...
Colonel, you're hiding something, aren't you?
No, I'm not.
Well, whatever.
What are you going to do once we beat Commandant Van?
I'm a soldier. I will return to my life in the military.
It's just...
Hm? Just...?
How strange.
I feel like resuming fomicry research when I get back.
To give replicas a place in this world as something more than mere substitutes.
Yes, please do that!
I'm sure that would make Master Ion happy.
Anise, you're going to reform the Order, aren't you?
Oh, you've figured it out?
I'm gonna give up trying to marry a rich guy and become the first female Fon Master in history!
Good luck with that.
Well then, it's time for children to go back to the inn.
It's grown-up time now.
I want to go with Master too!
No. You're staying here with me.
Tomorrow...
Yeah.
I hope my body holds together until then.
It will.
Tear...
Tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow, and the day after that, forever...
Tear. Listen, I...
Yes?
Ah, no, it's nothing.
You're weird.
I'm not!
It's just... Yeah, I wanted to say thank you.
For watching me this whole time.
Idiot.
I'm going to keep on watching you after this too.
You're the one who's an idiot. I'm going to dis–
It's okay.
I don't know why, but it's weird.
I think I'm really happy now.
Thanks to my friends and you, I've finally come to understand that I am me.
This is probably the happiest time in my life.
If only I could believe that I'll have a chance to be even happier in the future...
We're approaching the target.
We're counting on you, Noelle!
I know!
The fonons! The fonons are after us!
Eldrant is...
coming this way!
No way!
Evade!
Yes!
Unbelievable!
They intend to ram us!
Please! Let's run away!
That's...
My brother!
I'm surprised they made the first move.
How reckless.
This shows how great a threat the Key of Lorelei is to my brother.
They're still maintaining their anti-aircraft fire.
No, wait a moment.
There's a gap in the barrage over there.
It's where the Albiore III crashed.
Bring us in down there!
Yes, sir.
So you've come.