So the smelting is over already...
Activating... Activating... Activating... Activating...
All functions normal.
Murakumo, activating.
Ragna!
Did you come to kill me again?
Not to kill you.
To dismantle you.
You and I were meant to be together, Ragna.
Come, Ragna!
Damn.
Damn!
You piece of...
I'm so happy.
We're together now, Ragna.
Just how many times has this happened, I wonder.
The world keeps on turning.
Everything goes round and round.
We'll meet again in the never-changing conclusion.
Sleep until then, Ragna the Bloodege.
Why can't you hear
the heartbeat of this world?
Can, and audible...
Can it believe the future
We nurture an inexperienced smile
as we are thrown around
Does not give up
I'd like to know the truth
The night god toys with our suffering
like a branding iron
I won't hold back, won't doubt
If you are innocent after purification,
then let your soul strike out at the demons
Salvation won't lie in fighting
What power is this
You can see it
With eyes of steel we keep our emotions in check
Until our life ends,
commence your awakening
Your hands so clean, your blue shiny lights
May they reach the sky
Rebel 1: The Red Rebel
This is the Akitsu Branch! The Novus Orbis Librarium Akitsu Branch!
Report to HQ!
It's the Grim Reaper! The Grim Reaper has appeared!
He's single-handedly devastated our branch—
Looks like the seithr is thick around here.
Damn!
A good day to you, Ragna.
But oh, how bored I am...
You bitch!
My, my!
Damn Rabbit! The hell was that for?!
Y-Y-Yeah! That was hella mean, Princess!
You seem to be controlling it well.
Knowing you for the fool you are, I thought you might have fallen prey to that Grimoire.
I'm impressed.
You're a good boy, Ragna.
What the fuck do you want from me?!
Go to Kagutsuchi.
I what now?!
Kagutsuchi?
What about that incomplete city?
I guess I haven't destroyed the Cauldron in Kagutsuchi yet...
Guess I'll check it out.
Hey, if it isn't the stinking vampire.
Have you been watching again? You must have a lot of time to kill.
Yeah. So much time I don't even know what to do with it.
When things keep repeating over and over like this, I can't really make any plans, y'know.
Behave yourself and stick to just observing.
I appreciate the advice.
But too bad!
I've got all kinds of irons in the fire already!
Pardon me, sir.
Second Lieutenant Noel Vermillion, sir.
Enter.
Major Kisaragi, this is for you sir.
It has an ars magus seal.
Must be a classified document.
Ragna...
Ragna the Bloodedge...
Major... Kisaragi?
So it's Kagutsuchi?
Move aside.
Lotsa people 'round here.
Meat...
Meawt!
Taokaka Punch!
Me-OW!
Meowie...
She's from the Kaka clan!
I need food...
I need it right meow...
Shenyu Hu
Say your prayers, food!
You're a real good guy, treating me-ow to all this food!
You've got one hell of an appetite.
I got a name. Call me Tao.
By the way, Good Guy, do you meow where Rawrgna is?
Huh?
"Rawrgna"?
I've gato pounce on this Rawrgna guy and collect the reward.
It's the biggest bounty in hisstory!
She's a bounty hunter?
This is what Rawrgna looks like.
That doesn't look like me at all!
If you see Rawrgna, tell me-ow!
Good Guy is a good guy,
so I'll treat you next time with the bounty money.
She doesn't have the slightest clue that I'm the Rawrgna she's looking for.
I'm stuffed!
Now that I'm all full, meowbe I'll take a little catnap.
A nap?
Right-o!
I love taking naps in the sunlight!
What's the matter?
Nothing at all.
You're already done?
There's still some left over!
Furtunate fur me!
Incredible.
So this is what it feels like.
Listen to me, Ragna.
Do not assume the Azure Grimoire's power to be your own.
Not ever.
I know, Master.
A gaze that trembles with hatred.
With your loved ones killed and family stolen away, it is an emotion that is rightfully yours to feel.
Even so, the world will turn.
As it always has. No matter how you fight it.
So this is the 13th Hiearchical City of Kagutsuchi.
Well, well, feeling like a tourist, are we,
Second Lieutenant Noel Vermillion?
M-My apologies, Captain Hazama.
Oh, please.
Don't address me by rank, I beg you.
I'm still technically a member of the Intelligence Department, y'know?
Yes, sir!
So, uh...
"Mr. Hazama" will do just fine.
Okay, then. Let's review.
Regarding the search for Major Jin Kisaragi,
it is currently being treated as a top secret matter.
If it becomes known that the Hero of Ikaruga is AWOL,
it would hurt us in many ways.
Therefore, in the event that you find him, take him into custody immediately and bring him in to HQ.
Yes, sir!
This is your duty as the Major's secretary.
Also, here in Kagutsuchi, a Level D alert is currently in effect.
I take it it has to do with the appearance of the Grim Reaper, Ragna the Bloodedge,
who's attacked several of our branches in other Hierarchical Cities already.
That's entirely right.
Have your superiors said anything to you about this Grim Reaper?
Oh. Yes, sir. I have been told to refrain from making contact and to limit myself to surveillance only.
Roger that. In that case...
There's still some time left. Please go get a quick lay of the land.
We will meet up later at the Kagutsuchi Branch Office.
Yes, sir! Then please excuse me, sir.
So he's in that direction...
Meow, meow, meow, meow! Meow, meow, meow!
Meow, meow, meow, meow, me—
Hey! Quit following me!
I'm not following mew.
Purrhaps I'm just heading in the same direction?
God...
Hey, Good Guy, you hid something just meow, didn't you? Show me-ow!
Could it pawsibly be a meat bun?
Hey, cut it out!
Don't touch my right arm!
I feel like slinging the cat...
That's enough! You're getting on my nerves! Stay away from me!
What's wrong, Good Guy?
Meow're you so mad?
I doubt anyone will come this way.
You seem to be controlling it well.
Do not assume the Azure Grimoire's power to be your own.
Hah! So this counts as being in control?
What?
Get over here, Saya!
Saya?!
What?
You're not her!
Who the hell are you?!
Uh, um...
Are you feeling okay?
You were having a terrible nightmare.
You're looking a bit pale.
It doesn't seem like you have a fever.
Still, it might be good to have a real doctor take a look at you.
What's wrong with your arm?!
Wait!
Gosh! He's always running off without warning!
Huh? "Always"?
But this is the first time we've met...
What's up with this place?
Not a single soul.
A completely deserted NOL branch office?
A trap?
Took you long enough.
Finally, we meet.
Brother.
Jin, is that you?
I'm amazed you survived that wound.
And that arm of yours...
The new one looks much sturdier than the old one.
I may not even be able to cut it off with this anymore.
You bastard!
Jin!
Oh, Brother! It really is you!
You've got a hell of a lot of answering to do, buddy!
And my sword is first in line!
Let's keep on killing each other over and over again, Brother!
That really was something.
So this is the power of the Azure Grimoire.
That's the spirit!
I was just getting started!
Aren't you enjoying yourself, Brother?
Fuck, no!
Wha—
What's wrong, Brother?
Aren't you going to finish me off?
You think I came here for you?
I'm sure you can manage to die without my help.
You're too naive, Brother...
That's why you can't protect anything.
Not anything.
There's no one here?
Do you supposed it might be the work of Ragna the Bloodedge?
Oho?
Major Kisaragi!
Looks like he's... out cold.
How convenient. This will make it easy to take him back.
Mission accomplished.
All right. Let's get outta here.
Please wait!
I will begin pursuit of Ragna the Bloodedge!
That so? I thought you were ordered to avoid contact?
Yes, I was.
But this situation is irregular.
We cannot ignore it.
I see.
Well, I guess that's true.
Mr. Hazama, please take care of the Major.
Given this situation,
we can't possibly ignore Ragna the Bloodedge.
What in the world is Captain Hazama thinking?
God damn it!
What's this?
The Azure Grimoire is afraid?
At long last we meet again, O Dark One.
Fear is the correct emotion here.
Fear of the ultimate power.
Fear of death.
To my knowledge,
not once have you emerged victorious.
Hey, asshole.
Who the hell are you?!
I am the one who will destroy you.
Shit!
I am the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword.
With blade in hand shall I reap the sins of this world and cleanse it in the fires of destruction.
I am Hakumen.
The end has come!
Just show me blaze your mind
Only you destroy our world
Just show me blaze your brave
Make alter our memories
Go for it!
I believed
that even if the world were an empty illusion
I would look for a faint warmth
waiting for me somewhere
Don't look away now
It's time to come now
Look hard at me
I will free you from your grief
Don't be afraid of sorrow
I'll promise you
Endless reincarnation
I'm powerless
My memories course through my head like fog
Why do I fight?
I fight to protect you until the very end
You must obey the destiny
We're fated to be
We resign the destiny
guided by the voices
Art by: Sumeragi
O Azure Grimoire, dwelling within my right arm,
erase the jinx on anime shows based on fighting games!
Rebel 2: The Azure Successor
Rebel 2, "The Azure Successor".