It made it in time.
It made it in time...
There's only one thing left to do.
Johann...
I'm doing what you wanted.
No matter how...
No matter how much I don't want to.
But I will not move.
Not until an impossible miracle occurs.
That is the only thing I can do
to resist someone so dear.
This is me. My hair streams across...
...my cheeks dyed red
I am me... A grain of determination
That was how it began
If there is a tomorrow that is not hazed over by hope or despair,
(simple as that)
I will not forget
This pain is the promise we made that day
I want to make it come true, I can't, I will
At night I grab the void and awaken to something in the morning
I merely soar into the endless sky, taking the shackles called "reason" Yes,
"That is all."
Preventing the revival of the Creator God...
Capturing the Palace of the Stars...
Destroying the Ball Masque's leadership...
We didn't accomplish any of them.
I can see it!
Hong Kong International Airport.
We'll meet Sophie-san and the others there...
What's with you guys?
Feels like we're at a funeral.
Don't you want to celebrate our return...
Have some consideration for others, stupid Marco!
I'm saying it out of consideration...
Everyone looks so damned depressed.
She must be tired, indeed.
Rest needed.
Yo!
Yeah, I'm glad you made it here as planned.
Now, then...
We got our asses kicked, as the kids say.
Jeez, that's a pretty nasty rallying speech from our leader.
But the expression applies.
Got that right.
Morale is at zero,
and we've lost eighty percent of our troops from that battle.
Things are as bad as the look on the old man's face.
Yeah, his face aside,
most people would say we're finished as an army.
But you seem pretty cheerful, given all that.
Do you have any counterattack plans?
Not a one.
But remember what we were told.
The words "to fight."
Yes.
It isn't over yet.
We still have one card left to play.
Those are my thoughts on the situation.
I see...
I think it isn't a bad goal.
It's like tossing a thread through the eye of a needle.
Isn't it just arrogance to try two crazy plans in a row?
But it's not impossible.
We have the scroll of secrets the Spiral Organ gave to
the Specialist of Everything.
I can offer you two things.
The first is information.
The other is...
I don't agree with the Creator God's optimism,
when he says that a new world will mean no further need to fight.
I say this because of the truth that Centerhill revealed to us.
Damage to the world
does not occur because the Crimson Denizens use power of existence.
It occurs because
they eat humans, forcing the power of existence into an unstable state.
Presupposing, as he claims,
all Denizens were to leave for the new world...
And that, as he says, the new world overflows with power of existence...
If they act there as they have here...
...everything will still happen again.
This world may be safe for hundreds, even thousands, of years.
But in the distant future,
the Crimson World, this world, and the new world
will be threatened by a great disaster that cannot be averted.
That's why I...
Wait.
You understand that we have just suffered a great defeat, yes?
Yeah.
That is why we're rushing to explain...
I do not mean your plan.
I'm referring to everyone's feelings.
As you say,
we could fight to protect the balance of the world.
That is our task as Flame Hazes.
But I'm sure you know that that is merely an excuse.
That is why the words of the Snake of the Festival, Yuji Sakai,
were sufficient to send the Flame Hazes running.
Many Flame Hazes live to execute personal oaths of vengeance.
Forcing them to fight for a world that isn't even ours is cruel.
Of course,
everyone here is quite courageous.
But I think that, to decide our next course,
we should look inwards,
rather than to your words.
And HQ still has yet to reach a decision.
Which means that any further battles will be our own, private ones.
I cannot guarantee we'll receive any Outlaw support.
Sounds good to me!
Basically, we just have to be ready for it, right?
You just said that our battles are ours alone, didn't you?
No.
As the commander said, this is not a matter to decide lightly.
It's not a battle you can begin unless you're truly certain.
But it's also true that we've little time.
We have four hours until the charter flight,
that François has arranged, departs.
Each of you, use that time to consider everything.
Each of you, decide what you will do.
It is your choice whether you return here.
"To Battle, Once More"
She's been thinking this over, all this time, indeed.
Abrupt announcement.
In other words,
she's been considering our next move ever since that enormous defeat.
Foolishly, I thought her simply tired.
Same opinion.
Since she was little, I've told her...
Fight for our cause.
That is what a Flame Haze does.
That is what I've been telling her.
For the sake of a friend who sacrificed herself to the cause.
And now that the very cause appears to waver,
she herself is...
It's not over yet.
What gives her that toughness?
Yuji Sakai.
Margery-san!
Hey, you made it, kid.
How is the Palace of Heaven's Road?
François-san has it moored outside the city.
It'd be dangerous to have it near the airport.
That's good.
Shana-chan told me what happened.
Margery-san, what are you going to do?
Go with her?
You're still asking me that?
Well...
I lost any devotion to the cause or to revenge a long time ago.
I didn't need to hear that ass speak.
Then...
Balar would say
that I'm already in this, and it's too late to back out.
After coming all this way, all that's left is finishing the job.
Keisaku, what about you?
I decided a long time ago, too.
I'll go with you, Margery-san.
Arrogant boy.
I hope that girl's safe.
Yeah, I do, too.
So you guys are gonna have someone to fight for now?
Yeah.
Looking at you, I assume we needn't ask what your decision is.
Thanks to a certain someone, my contractor is all fired up.
I wouldn't say fired up.
But I have some pride invested in the vow I took.
Indeed, I understand that.
Part of it is just
my instinct that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Especially considering the source.
Me aside, what about you two?
Yeah.
If her plan is the one most likely to get results,
then we should try it.
I can understand that.
Indeed, but we lack the numbers for it.
Well, let's start by praying we don't lose any more.
Sale-san,
I think Shana-san's plan will be best for everyone.
We were told to decide for ourselves, right?
You don't need my agreement.
Jeez, you really are dense.
Don't you realize that she's worried
you'll choose a different path than she does?
No... I've already decided.
Her plan seems fun.
I guess that's what you'd expect from the God of Atonement's contractor.
I've heard this "change the world" stuff before, so I'm interested.
I'm an exception, someone who isn't motivated by revenge.
I'm an artificially created Flame Haze.
And my creator is involved in this.
I'll stop him from going to a world suffused with power of existence.
That's more than reason enough to fight.
Hurry up!
You can get the Crypta up later.
Right now,
our goal is to get the Palace of the Stars
back up and flying!
But without the Crypta, the Palace of the Stars will be plainly visible.
Domino, I know that!
But our first priority is to keep the Outlaws from having time to plan!
That was Bel-Peol's order,
and it still stands!
So, you have another declaration for the Denizens?
Yes.
We shall perform the ceremony to create the paradise Xanadu, in Japan.
That is all I'll say.
That's a rather vague declaration.
That's enough for now.
Yes, Sir.
You'll perform the creation ceremony here?
It must be here.
I'd like your help in this,
Spiral Organ.
Will it involve
something beyond the task I've already been hired for?
Yes.
That is...
It belonged to the Hunter, Friagne.
Yes. What of it?
Nothing.
I was merely thinking that fate is sometimes strange.
Thank you, Sophie Sawallisch.
For what?
I was thinking only of my own task.
I wasn't considering everyone else.
Caught up in her enthusiasm, I was careless.
I apologize.
Whether anyone agrees or not,
you're taking the lead down a new path.
I think that's much better than being frail.
They have them in Hong Kong, too!
My, my...
Your smile hasn't changed.
It tastes a little different than the Japanese kind.
But the outside's crispy, and the inside's fluffy.
- Do you think our helpful advice was really needed,
- It's delicious! - Do you think our helpful advice was really needed,
Sophie Sawallisch-kun?
Let me see.
If nothing else,
it gave me the courage to carry out what we're about to do, Takemikazuchi.
That's right. There's no need to worry.
You are solely yourself, without further deception.
Right?
Yeah.
Yuji, I'm sure you also...
Now I can return to Zurich headquarters without worry, right?
To headquarters?
They have demanded her presence there.
For an emergency meeting, to discuss this defeat.
The meeting is just a pretext.
If you go, they'll simply pin all the blame on you.
It's possible that...
I will probably be released from command.
Sophie!
Part of my job as commander is taking responsibility for failures.
Come... It's almost time.
As I see it,
none of the Flame Hazes are sensible enough
to drop out here.
Yeah.
I'll be taking a special flight back tonight.
I took a long vacation, so for once, we'll have some time together.
But it's a shame...
Carmel-san and Shana-chan haven't been back for a while.
I see... That's too bad.
Well, then I'll be able to spend some time with you.
And with the newest member of the family.
I can take good care of my wife, since I don't usually get the chance.
Okay. I'm looking forward to it.
It seems everyone has decided, indeed.
Even if all their reasons differ...
Unwavering determination.
With the emotions in their hearts,
everyone will move forward as best they can.
I've been living as hard as I can for a long time.
That's right, isn't it,
Mathilde Saint-Omer?
The child that I...
That we raised...
She'll follow the path she's decided on.
Let us fight for that.
So they'll be making that paradise in Japan, huh?
I got a request for help, from Ball Masque yesterday.
Who knows how they found us...
Well, I'm sure they want all the pawns they can get to help.
I like using others as pawns, but not being used.
I know that.
But are you sure you want to ignore this, boss?
I don't give a crap about gods or Xanadu.
Paradise isn't something you strain yourself over.
I'm satisfied with gentle sunlight and a cup of coffee with friendly neighbors.
We're cheap, relaxed, and simple.
We have no need for gods.
You have a letter.
Thank you, Louie.
Here you go.
I found you.
I wish I hadn't.
Everyone, fight as you will, as hard as you can.
We'll be getting a lecture in Zurich,
so do some damage for us, too.
You can count on me.
I'll just act natural and get inside the Palace of Heaven's Road.
Give us the exact timing, once the plan's schedule is decided.
Tell François I said hello.
It'll be a forced march from here on out.
First, we'll cross the Pacific and then return.
I hope we'll have three more when we come back, though.
I've arranged a meeting.
The remaining Gods of the Earth await you in New York, indeed.
Yeah, with their help,
things will be much easier.
Indeed. But whether they'll agree to fight with us...
Difficult battle.
Worrying won't help.
We'll talk with them first.
That's right.
Especially in their case...
They're good people, but...
But the fact that Centerhill is the easiest to deal with tells you something.
I don't look forward to it, but there's no choice, huh?
Yes... To New York.
I'll tell the remaining Gods of the Earth
the words that Centerhill left behind.
The moon and stars are illuminating me
On top of the carpet with dancing sparks
You are right in front of me, glowing red in the light
Your honest eyes are twinkling
The two footsteps, they head toward the distant yonder
Restart successful!
The words I told you said, "Let's leave everything behind"
Congratulations!
Fly toward the future
Master,
give the Palace of the Stars her heading.
The motive has a strong grasp on my heart Yes, this is the ultimate descent
Northeast.
The two of us are fellow soldiers flattering one another's pulses
We head for Japan.
To Misaki City.
If you are going to protect your love, you cannot reject battle
Without fudging a phrase, we rhyme down this hot path
Yuji...
I'll find you and...
Passing each other by, quarreling
Set free from the enchantment
If you are going to leave on a journey,
I will never let go of your hand again
Do you still remember the first time
Our eyes locked, just as it happened?
Even if I am engulfed by the vortex of slumber,
It will not vanish, I won't let it...It's our dream
To be as ONE
With an unfaltering voice, you make sure
To keep the tiny scrap of paper from burning asunder
I won't forget about you, even if my body vanishes
I will remember how we lived together
Snow of light flutters down the sky
Where the waning moon and stars go to snuggle
The story we are writing
Will continue on even after this, for all eternity
The motive has a strong grasp on my heart Yes, this is the ultimate descent
The two of us are fellow soldiers flattering one another's pulses
If you are going to protect your love, you cannot reject battle
Without fudging a phrase, we rhyme as we travel down overlapping paths
The moment we discovered the conclusion, time merely continued to move on
As the snow of light flurries down
Shana and the others head to New York,
to ask for the Three Gods of the Earth's help.
Meanwhile, in Misaki City,
Yuji appears once more before Yoshida and Tanaka.
Next time, on Shakugan no Shana Final:
"For Whose Sake?"