That's why I have to go!
Luna!
Bell!
After overcoming various problems while crossing the vast ocean, we finally arrived at the mainland.
Almost as if to refuse us landing, a cliff blocked our way.
We searched for an appropriate place to land and enjoyed a much needed snack for the first time in a while, but...
How is it?
It's pretty strange...
Adam has the same nanomachines in his body as you, right Luna?
Yes. Is that the cause of his fever?
Nope. But I can't find anythin' else wrong with him.
Weren't the nanomachines also supposed to cure diseases?
That's right! Your gash healed in a single day, didn't it?
Why would Adam get sick?
You're right. I dunno that either.
Maybe there's a problem with the nanomachines.
Once more.
That's it! So that's what it was!
What was it?
Different smaller nanos changed the nanos that originally entered Adam and Luna's bodies into malignant nanos.
Malignant?
I didn't notice sooner 'cuz they're so similar
And that's the cause?
Probably.
It spread quickly, almost like a virus.
But why is something like that in Adam?
That's right! I mean, there hasn't been anything like that before, has there?
Good point.
At the very least, there weren't any on that island.
Adam was hurt on his hand today.
That's probably when it got in.
So if the malignant ones got into Luna's body...
There's a chance Luna would suffer the same condition.
Are we okay, though?
Other'n Luna, nobody has the nanos, so you should be fine.
There's no use worryin' about it.
Then what should we do about Adam?
We don't have any means to cure him here.
Let's change our route and head for the terraforming machine closest to here.
There might be some equipment we can use to treat him if we go there.
It doesn't seem like we have any other choice.
Chako...
Aye-aye.
The main computer is here...
...and our location is here.
So, the nearest terraforming machine...
...is there, right?
It's 120km north.
Look like we'll have to break off from the river and go over land.
Let's go.
Hey...
That's bright.
Activating Gravity Control Unit.
Lifting off!
Engines ahead full. System all green.
That's a nice breeze.
Howard, let's go.
Got it.
Orion: Launch!
Heading 090°.
Launch!
Goin' good! If the wind keeps blowin' like this, it'll be about two more hours.
Keep it up. You just have to persevere a little longer.
Still?
It's a forest.
Bell, it's a forest!
I spotted a forest.
I see it.
What's up with this forest?
What's wrong, Howard?
What's that?
It's a city.
What's going on here?
Looks like there was civilization on this planet after all.
Does that mean Adam's kind?
Didn't Adam come from another planet?
I don't know.
Let's check it out.
If there's a hospital, there may be something we can treat him with.
You're right.
Maybe this is a hospital.
Maybe. There aren't any other worthwhile buildings, at least.
You're right.
Alright, let's go.
Wait!
We should proceed around here with the greatest caution.
Don't exaggerate. It's just some ruined building.
Just like that time with Adam, there may be someone inside.
Don't startle me! In a dilapidated building like this?
No, it's just as Bell said.
Yes. The fact that there's still a town here...
...means it's possible someone is still living here.
That's true.
And there's also still the malignant nanos. It's best to take care!
Then I'll stay behind and keep watch for you all.
Right, Chako? You're all the scouting party.
Take the lead.
Don't order me around when you're scared stiff!
You butthead!
What?
Let's go.
Let's stop.
♫ The wise cat hides its claws... ♫
Hey, wait up!
It's pretty amazing in here.
Let's split up and search.
Don't touch me!
This is the result of technological advancement? It all seems so futile.
There doesn't seem to be anything useful.
Yeah.
What, it's just a specimen.
You're an annoyin' one, ain't'cha?
I thought I was going to die.
How is it?
How about there?
Useless.
There wasn't anything this way either.
Huh? Where's Kaoru?
This way!
This is...
Medicine, right?
Let's check it out.
No good. The medicine's decomposed.
How long has it been here?
Let's see...
I think it's from five hundred to a thousand years ago.
The ruins Adam was in were the same age, right?
This writing is definitely...
Hey, look!
That's the same writing that was in the ruins!
Then here is where...
...Adam's kind were living?
I can't say so conclusively, but...
...but then, why was Adam in a spaceship?
Everyone...
Did you find anything we can treat Adam with?
No.
Oh.
Adam was suffering so much, I couldn't watch any more.
Let's give up on here and hurry to the terraforming machine.
--Good idea. --Now that that's decided, let's get out of here!
I see it!
Chako!
That's it! We're here!
Looks like we've arrived at the terraforming machine.
What's that?
Something weird has appeared in front of the terraforming machine.
Be careful!
Kaoru.
Taking cover behind an outcropping.
Kaoru! Hurry, behind that rubble!
Alright!
Howard, let's take cover inside!
M-My hips...
That attack...
I'll go ask!
Hey, what happened?
We were shot at.
Out of the blue, without any warning!
Damn it! You trying to kill us?
What's going on here?
Howard! Bell!
Are you hurt?
It would have been close if not for my lightning reflexes.
What about the attack?
It's stopped for the moment.
Why did it shoot at us, though?
I don't know.
Maybe there's someone inside that facility.
I'll go check.
We know that Adam's in a precarious position.
Luna...
Right now, if there's anything that can cure Adam's sickness, it's inside that facility.
That's why I have to go!
But why you, Luna?
There's a high probability the ones who made this terraforming machine are of Adam's kind.
The same nanos that are in Adam's body are in me.
So it might identify me as being of Adam's kind.
No way! It's too dangerous!
It's okay! It's the same as when we entered Adam's spaceship, right?
And we have the card we used that time!
But...
I said it's okay!
I'll be careful.
If it shoots at me, I'll run away immediately.
In that case, I'll go with you!
No way! I'll go alone!
Let's do this:
As far as we've seen, the enemy has only one weapon.
When the time comes, I'll act as a decoy to confuse it.
In that case, I'll help too!
Okay! Let's plan the operation!
You ready, Shingo?
As soon as we go, you go too!
Got it.
Everyone, be careful.
Now!
Shingo!
Kaoru and Shingo are in position.
Menori and Howard are okay too.
Luna...
It's okay.
If anything happens, I'll come save you right away.
Thanks.
Wait!
Our friend is sick, and I'm looking for medicine to help him.
I just want to go inside and look for medicine.
We don't want to destroy anything, so we don't want to fight you!
Please... open the door!
People are unnecessary.
Luna!
Let's go!
Over here!
Hey!
Over here!
Are you okay?
Yes.
Let's go back.
People are unnecessary.
Hurry, hurry, hurry!
Take this!
Alright! The door's open!
You did it! Way to go, Kaoru!
Luna, were you hurt?
No.
Did something happen?
I heard a voice.
A voice?
We didn't hear anything like that.
What did you hear it say?
It said, "People are unnecessary."
What did it mean, "People are unnecessary"?
And who does that voice belong to?
To help Adam, we entered the sub-terraforming machine...
...and there we discovered a startlin' truth!
And the one who told us that truth...
That was...
Next time: Mysterious Power
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