It's been a long time, Chi You...
No, Thousand Changes Sydonay.
To defeat our powerful forces... You've done well.
It will hurt, losing one of the few who still call me by that old name.
The Pennant of Offering, Di Hong.
Annihilator of Bladed Flowers, Yu Xuan.
Fear not. It will be Ball Masque who will lament this loss,
while sorrow and torment befall the other two of the Trinity.
Let's go, Di Hong!
Indeed!
Yu Xuan, feel fortunate.
For today, you will see the Divine Metal at Will's full power!
Will I?
Then Chi You, I shall reciprocate with my Sacrificial Sword-Awakening!
Go!
A beautiful technique.
But it will neither move my heart nor take my life.
Impossible!
He's unhurt?
The Trinity's Treasures differ from those of others.
Divine Metal At Will neither breaks nor bends, unless I will it so.
And should I will it...
A trap?!
The beautiful die young, like a flower whose petals fall.
They entrance us.
Splendid work, General.
The Shanghai Outlaw headquarters has been obliterated.
Our leader will be happy to hear of this victory.
I don't know about that.
We destroyed Shanghai, one of the more independent enemy outposts.
The other leaders will now unite under Europe's banner,
under Sophie Sawallisch.
It is not a cause for joy.
Now set free
Your hidden feelings
So that you may sever
Reality that returns to nothingness
Even if fate is inevitable
Nobody can predict what will happen
Defy it with all you've got
Grasp the future reflected in
Your eyes with your own hands
Shout out
Your existence
Cry out
Shout out
No matter what hardship
Awaits us down the way
Light my fire
I'm back.
What's this?
It's from the Braider of Trembling Might, indeed.
Sophie Sawallisch.
From Sophie?
"That Which Comes"
"Greetings to the Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Slayer.
Or it's Shana now, yes?
And also to the Specialist of Everything.
I'm pleased to learn that you are well.
You may have already heard,
but the Shanghai Outlaw headquarters has fallen to the enemy.
We mourn the loss of the Annihilator of Bladed Flowers,
as well as our many other comrades.
But this event has the benefit of bringing our allies together.
A threat, greater than any we have ever known, is upon us.
Additionally,
with regard to your own problem,
it's time that you stop fooling yourself.
The time has come to unite you with you."
Me and me?
What is she talking about?
The way it bends means you can't handle it, at that size.
If you form a precise mental image of a larger you,
you should be able to manage it.
Basically you need to keep using it until you're used to it.
I don't understand. What was Sophie talking about?
What did she mean by fooling myself?
I am me.
And I wrote all about Yuji...
Pay attention!
Once more!
Sir Stolas!
If it isn't Pirsoyn, the Cup of Corrupting Indulgence.
I'd heard you accompanied the General on his attack.
So you're back.
Was it related to that other matter?
No, I just ended up going, by the General's request.
And yourself?
Naturally, to enjoy the honor of an audience
with our leader.
Come to think of it, isn't Ribesal, the Dashing Earthly Fiend, with you?
Yeah... But for now, you should leave him alone.
Herald Stolas!
Greetings, Sir Ribesal. You are in high spirits today.
Or not, depending...
What's wrong?
What else?
You saw it!
Our leader has returned, but are we to recognize him as our leader?
Ridiculous! He's a Mystes!
Regardless of what Treasure he holds,
he's a devoured human's mere leftovers, to be dispelled at will by a Denizen!
Ribesal! You overstep...
We know nothing of him.
And why do the Strategist and the Priestess serve him?
What does this leader plan for us?
Could he be an even greater manipulator than the Strategist?
Could he lead us more effectively than the Priestess?
Is he a more formidable warrior than the General?
Calm yourself.
Would you like me to use my role as Herald
to inform the Strategist that the men have concerns over this?
She would know the best course.
That's a great idea, Ribesal. Let's do that.
Given the situation,
the Strategist would not wish discontent among our ranks.
No, I agree.
More importantly...
Wh-What are you doing?
I have a better idea.
That it's winter is more than a little unfortunate.
If only it were spring, beautiful flowers would be everywhere.
Winter holds its own pleasures.
And now I can speak with you,
without seeking your voice among the heights.
That alone...
Winter holds its own pleasures?
That is how you've endured my absence, is it not?
Winter is deep, but winter fades.
Spring is distant, but spring comes.
Is all mere illusion?
Some prank played, when one is lost?
We can only know each other's hearts.
Bel-Peol, that Denizen just now... Was that the Herald?
Yes. He brought a message from Thousand Changes Sydonay.
The Shanghai Outlaw's headquarters has fallen.
Most of the external groundwork has been laid...
Excellent.
Then, in my absence, the skills of the Thousand Changes have not rusted.
The Flame Hazes will be unable to monitor the outside for a long time to come.
I can go to see her without interference.
Then you will go?
Of course.
As we head toward our Grand Order, the sole thing that could stop me
is the God of Atonement,
the Flame of the Heavens.
You know this.
I cannot doubt our leader's words.
However...
Why did he choose the Mystes, and not the Tyrant, as his vessel?
Why his obsession with the Flame of the Heavens and the Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Slayer?
Does some part of the boy's own will remain?
It isn't a question of whether we can do it.
We shall, no matter what.
That is all.
Yes, Sir.
I cause you so much trouble, just as I did long ago.
Your happiness spoils me, and in the end, I cause you great pain.
Your words do me honor...
But I will not fail twice.
For your sakes, as well.
This small human's body isn't all bad.
Like this, I can be with you and touch you.
Yes.
Indeed.
Forgive me for taking you into the outer world without cause, these past few days.
I wished to feel it for myself...
The vast, real world.
This is how I like it.
The beautiful scenery brings tears,
and brings hearts together anew.
This is the world.
What is it, Fecor?
Preparations for our master's ceremonial audience are complete.
Well done, Tempest Hoof.
Let us go.
Don't do it, Ribesal. It isn't our place!
It's a really bad idea!
I care not.
We do not surrender fear or respect because of someone's rank.
Only because of their power. That is how we make decisions.
Look.
Over there, too.
To let someone so questionable into the Palace of the Stars,
and to allow them free reign...
This has never happened.
But even so, you cannot challenge our leader.
That's what I meant by not respecting your place!
Either way, now that you know my plan, I cannot let you go.
You will remain here.
That's crazy! I don't want to!
Let me go, Ribesal!
Name yourself!
See? The leader knows everything.
Wanderer Ribesal, the Dashing Earthly Fiend.
You will prove to me if you possess the power to be our master!
Splendid...
You've grown up splendidly.
The battle's glory is yours,
Dashing Earthly Fiend Ribesal.
Now stand, Denizens of the Crimson World!
We shall now deliver orders to the members of Ball Masque.
Here I am!
It's finally time for everyone's favorite thing, orders!
It's the beginning of an excellent and exciting experiment!
This experiment is the result of years and years of research,
offering to forever change the Denizens of the Crimson World's position!
Professor! Everyone's waiting!
Then explain.
Are you listening to my explanation, brat?
It's like you don't even care. This isn't like you, girlie.
That's all for now.
If you aren't interested in this, there's no point.
I am interested.
But you're just swinging a flame arm around.
Why not bestow a name upon it,
to aid your internalization of it, indeed?
Attachment is certain.
Not a bad idea, but
the user should decide the name.
A name...
It's hard to think of something on the spot.
Here is a good example for you.
The previous Flame-Haired Burning-Eyed Slayer dubbed her power Knights.
To her, the embodiment of power
was an army of knights, plunging themselves into battle.
But as you train, what you're discovering
is probably...
...your own self.
The period of deceiving yourself is now over.
The time has come to unite you and you.
Me, myself...
Amazing.
Looks like she's got it!
We won't know till she gives it another try!
Here we go, brat!
It's been a long time, Decarabia.
There's no emergency happening now, so I didn't expect to see you.
They've finally ordered me to go, too.
You're on an errand for me, so do everything I tell you.
Yes.
The length of the journey isn't what matters.
That's up to you.
Goodbye.
Here.
The most important part of working at an Outlaw post
is to avoid Denizens of the Crimson World,
when Flame Hazes aren't around.
This is something given for those times.
Essentially, it's a Denizen detector!
We added some extra toys for you, though!
Basically, if you sense a Denizen with this,
do whatever you must to get the hell out.
Don't try to get close or investigate without orders.
I'm sure you know, but if you have any notion of fighting it,
I would never forgive you.
Yes.
I'll be back.
I know that.
She's right. Without Margery-san, without a Flame Haze,
I could never...
- Hey, did you see that thing in front of the station?
- This is the real world. - Hey, did you see that thing in front of the station?
Right now, someone is being devoured.
But no one will notice.
They'll never remember they existed...
Or realize they could be next.
But for Margery-san, I...
What?
What is this feeling?
Something's approaching, really fast!
A Denizen?
No way! But why?
It can't be... They know I'm here?
Is it that way?
What should I do?
If you sense a Denizen with this, do whatever you must to get the hell out.
That's right... Run!
But how...
Hey, what are you doing?
Release me!
Let me go!
Stop it!
Oh, no! Am I going to die?
Will everything end, before it's even started?
Margery-san!
Just now... The Denizen wasn't on my train,
but on the passing one.
I'm safe. They didn't know I'm here.
Man, this is nuts.
Wait... Wait!
If it was on the other train...
I must be dreaming tonight.
The Denizen was...
Another request for immediate reinforcements.
We erase it from our memories
But we cannot leave Misaki City.
You can't escape
From all evidence, it's possible that this city is...
I only know this secret with you
...A Maelstrom of Conflict.
How can I protect you forever?
Is something wrong?
No, it's nothing.
Close your eyes
I'll be anything for you
I can't live this life
Without you by my side...
"I'll believe..."
If the luster that made you shine
Is also inside of me (I'm sure that we can go)
I will go and prove everything
It is the reason why I continue to exist
Inside of Kaos I say
Where can I get the real love and fate, right now?
How can I make you know my heart is with you hey?
All people, everyone, forget things,
Even their aching scars
Each time I see the passage of time,
These emotions fade
But I don't want to overlook things any longer
Back and forth, the screaming in my heart won't stop (time over)
The vanishing afterimage, that is you in and of itself (So now that you & I)
I can't live life
Without you by my side...
"I'll believe..." Even in the fatality of solitude (Yeah, yeah)
The fragments of the burning records
Reflect tomorrow's brightness (Can see your light)
If the luster that made you shine
Is also inside of me (then I'm sure that we can go)
I will go and prove everything
"I'll believe..." in a tomorrow where we coexist (Yeah, "I'll believe")
Yuji returns to Misaki City.
Memories of the days he spent and those he knew return to him.
But he had another reason to come.
Next time, on Shakugan no Shana Final:
"To Embark Upon a Journey."