Editor, here's tomorrow's front page.
The truth about the village recovering from a Thanatos-inflicted damage.
You asked for it.
Yeah. You've done well reporting in a dangerous village again.
I go there myself and I see things as they are.
If I don't, I won't be able to write the truth, don't you think?
Then, I'm off to collect data now!
Yo, Bernard!
Roche!
This thing's the Ship of Stars.
But...
This girl is...?
Yeah, she purified the Thanatos right after I took pictures.
And even more, she purified all of them!
I can't believe it...
For this girl to purify Thanatos...
Seems like the Foundation staff is also trying to learn about her.
The Queen's Egg...
The legendary being said to save Arcadia, huh?
For the Wodon Times to report on her, it can't be just a vague legend.
I need to find out the truth.
I've already looked up her whereabouts.
You work fast as always.
Thanks!
Title it: "The Queen's Egg Appears!"
There's no doubt it'll be a big scoop!
You can meet her if you go to the Hidamari Mansion near Leiss.
Her name is "Angelique."
Angelique...
A Black Attack
I made some tea, everyone!
This game isn't fair!
Even if you say that, you agreed to play this game, didn't you?
Why don't you calm down a little?
That's right, Rayne.
No. It's strange how Nyx keeps winning no matter how many times I try.
You offered to play cards when you're good at it so you could win, didn't you?
It's also part of my strategy.
It's not fair, isn't it!?
Angelique...
U-Um... everyone...
Let's have tea!
I'm sorry, Angelique.
It seems your tea has cooled down a bit.
But it's truly delicious.
It's as if an angel made it, huh?
You're exaggerating everyone.
By the way, why were you all playing a game earlier?
Actually, we're holding a dinner party tonight.
A dinner party?
It was Nyx's suggestion, you see?
It's something like a party to deepen our friendship with each other.
We're all confident about our cooking skills.
We played a game to see who would show off his skills in the dinner party.
Then I'll join in too!
No, it's all right!
We're holding the dinner party to entertain you.
Please go ahead. If you have a menu in mind, please request anything you like.
R-Request, you ask?
Even if you say that so suddenly...
I don't mind having what you all like!
Why is it Nyx anyway?
It's not fair for him to win when cards is his forte!
I propose a rematch.
Good grief...
If you'd say so much, I don't mind another game, though?
Then let's have a duel, fair and square.
"Bang," that is.
I'm reluctant about that...
My spear is to protect Lady Angelique with.
So has our former Silver Wood Knight gotten cold feet?
Well, a spear's no match for firearms, after all.
Don't make light of me!
Rayne, your bullets can easily be knocked aside by my spear.
Interesting.
Then, shall we try it out?
That would be nice as well.
U-Um...
There, there... we already had a game. Let's leave it to Nyx!
J.D., don't tell me you're...
W-What is it?
You don't have confidence in your cooking, so you're against a rematch.
Did I hit a bullseye?
It's not like that...
So how about it?
Um... Then how about we do this?
How about you all cook together today?
All cook together!?
You're all really useless, huh?
This is still far from being sufficient data.
So he's come...
You're not useless like them.
Aren't I right?
I don't care how you get it.
Gather data when the girl purifies Thanatos.
And if possible, recover the Original...
If you're successful, Director Yorgo will be pleased.
I'm counting on you, Jet.
It's all right, Ervin.
I have to help even a little bit.
Here goes...
Careful.
Hey, Angelique.
Mr. J.D.!
Sorry about earlier, okay?
But everyone just wants you to taste delicious cooking.
Yes, but I'm a little worried.
Even though we all live together in Hidamari Mansion...
It's all right. We're friends, after all.
Once we eat good food, we'll break into smiles.
You're right.
If everyone makes the same thing, I'm sure they'll get along!
The same thing, huh?
About that...
Now, the perfect time has come.
Taste is the most important thing in a meat dish.
Simple dishes are the most delicious.
Vegetable dishes are good for the brain too.
I'll make some changes to the raw ingredients.
You shall savor the original flavor.
Sashimi is the supreme dish.
Um... don't tell me you're all cooking different dishes?
That's right. Everyone has different preferences, after all.
But this is such a long-awaited opportunity.
They ought to help each other out...
Hey, my vegetables are missing.
Do you happen to know where they are?
I don't know? What are you talking about?
Stop playing dumb!
Give them back!
But I need them too!
I need them as well!
I can't let you have them!
Don't worry.
I'll properly use them to complement my dish.
What do you mean by "properly use them?"
Give them back! Give them back to me!
Will you stop that?
S-Stop it already, you guys!
Ah, I'm sorry...
The flour!
Too late!
How come they can't get along well?
It would be nice if they all worked together as one, right Ervin?
But everyone has different tastes in meals, huh?
Their tastes in meals are different...!
I've got a great idea, Ervin!
Let's keep this a secret from everyone and go shopping!
If it won't go well with the cooking...
Good afternoon!
You're Bernard!
Yo, it's been a while, Professor Rayne.
I'm honored that you remember me.
I'm not a professor anymore!
What did you come here for?
I have some business with you guys.
With us?
Especially with a young lady named "Angelique."
I see. You wish to know our objective, right?
"To purify the Thanatos and save people."
Why on earth are you doing such a dangerous thing?
This is simply our work of charity.
I heard there was a girl participating in your charitable works.
Is it true she's a Purifier?
If so, did you come here to report on her as the Queen's Egg?
It has nothing to do with the "Queen's Egg."
I only came to see the truth for myself.
I thought a person like this would come sooner or later, but...
I wonder what's the deal with him, though?
He interviewed me once before and he's not a bad reporter.
We ought to talk to him.
Don't say as you please, Rayne!
It's something for Lady Angelique to decide.
You don't have the right to do that.
You...!
S-Stop it, you two!
At any rate, I'd like to hear the story directly from her.
Would you let me meet her?
But Angelique left earlier.
She was carrying a basket...
So I thought she went shopping...
Say those things earlier!
Are you saying you stayed silent and watched her go off on her own to get injured?
Oh my, it's not nice to always keep a woman confined.
There hasn't been any news on Thanatos at the moment,
so it shouldn't be a problem for her to spread her wings for a bit, right?
No.
That news is a little outdated.
I heard rumors of Thanatos on the way here.
I have no proof, but we ought to take caution.
We shall protect!
Don't do that, Ervin!
You'll get lost if you go the-
Y-You are...
This person is rather...
Encounter with target successful.
Data collection begins now.
I hope there won't be an incident...
Let us make haste.
Yeah.
Err... Why are you following us?
This is also part of covering the event.
I want to confirm her powers.
I want to report the truth about her.
What on earth... was that person...?
Ervin?
Ervin!?
Is that you, Ervin?
Ervin?
Come here!
Ervin?
Ervin!
Thanatos!
Lady Angelique!
I have to do something...
It'll be all right!
If I use power, then I'm sure...!
Oh Purifying Light...
Please!
N-No way! It's impossible to do it on my own, after all!
Are you all right?
Sir Hyuuga!
Rayne!
Now Angelique!
Y-Yes!
T-This is...!
The body of the Thanatos became Aube particles!
Aube means dawn in French. However, it has a more special meaning in the Neo Angelique World.
You no longer need to worry.
You shouldn't push yourself to fight the Thanatos alone!
Mr. Nyx...
Can you stand?
T-Thank you very much.
Nice to meet you, young lady.
My name is Bernard.
I'm a reporter for the Wodon Times.
Mr. Bernard...
Yeah. I'd like to do some reporting on you.
More importantly, why did you wander off in the forest alone?
Didn't I tell you Thanatos easily appear in the forest?
I... I'm sorry... It's because...
You are...
Data collection complete.
Hacking into the Original's Data Collection begins now.
He's the Foundation's...?
Stand back, Angelique.
You're not a fair opponent!
Don't tell me you're...
You can't beat him in close combat!
Leave it to me!
He's fast...
Rayne! Sir Hyuuga!
Don't...! Angelique!
But...!
Failure is forbidden!
You're... you're...!
You are...
Defective.
Everyone!
Don't!
I can't let a young lady get herself in danger!
I'll fight with everyone too!
Don't be absurd-!
She's shaking?
Let me hear you speak.
You're forcing yourself to use your powers...
You don't really want to fight. Is that it?
No. You're wrong.
I vowed to save people suffering from Thanatos!
Even if it's impossible to do alone,
I'll be of use to everyone!
That's why...
This time, I will...
be everyone's power!
To be the power... of my precious friends!
Angelique!
This is...
The power is rising!
The healing light...
Please...!
Collection impossible.
Withdrawing.
He's... the same as me.
That man chased you to where the Thanatos appeared.
Is that what happened?
Yes.
He had the Foundation's mark on his arm.
I heard the Foundation was investigating you guys.
I'll also try to get the inside scoop.
Please.
Angelique, would you let me report on you guys?
I've seen the truth on who you really use your powers for.
I want to let a lot of people know about it.
If it can be of help to everyone...
Then please do so!
Yeah. I'm sure it'll be of help.
Then, I'll be going now.
Seriously, he's such a flamboyant person.
Which reminds me, Angelique...
What did you go buy?
Ah, these are...
Pears?
So it seems.
Why don't we all bake a pear pie?
Even though the meals are all different,
I want you all to make the same thing for dessert!
This is my request!
Yeah! It's a wonderful idea!
Indeed.
All right, we got it.
We're buddies, aren't we?
Yes!
I still can't say for sure if she's the legendary Queen's Egg as we think.
But it's true her powers purified the Thanatos.
To the light of the Aube dwelling in all things...
And they are also the light of hope for this world's salvation.
The Aube Hunters.
The Queen's Egg, born with the Aurora as a sign.
I finally got wind of where she is.
I can finally meet her, huh?
I'm looking forward to it, Mathias!
Yes indeed, René.
Next
For the head of the religious organization to summon me...
For a sermon, right?
A nagging sermon in a dim room...
Next, The Journey of Determination!
The Journey of Determination
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