Sousuke!
That hurts.
Do you know whose car it is you're tearing apart?!
Negative.
And that's precisely why I'm inspecting this suspicious vehicle.
Suspicious vehicle?
It could be a car bomb.
If concealed plastic explosives are attached to it, even a vehicle like this can become a frightful weapon.
In 1983, a group of terrorist in the Middle East used trucks to carry out kamikaze attacks on a U.S. Army bases...
That one really hurt.
This is Kagurazaka-sensei's new car.
She was all excited earlier because she's going to wash it!
That's a problem. There's no way I can immediately reassemble it.
That's why you shouldn't have taken it apart!
This is Uruz-7.
Yes.
2 and 6 are...?
Roger. I'll use route 10 to proceed to the destination.
I have urgent business. I'll be leaving school early.
Again?
But how are you going to clean up this mess?
Besides, our midterms start tomorrow...
Hey, Sousuke!
Whenever possible, try not to go out alone.
He left...
Merida Island
Due to the above reasons, it is humanly impossible to trace the history, tendencies, and assets of every individual.
Special Conference Room
With regards to Vincent Blueno's betrayal...
The Beautiful Sicily
If we were to take into consideration the fact that he was a member of the Intelligence Department,
We cannot say that we are not somewhat responsible.
However, please do understand that there is a limit to what the Intelligence Department can do.
You've been reading from that material for the last 30 minutes, and that's the only conclusion you can come up with?
That sure is one lame joke.
General Amit, don't you have anything else to say as head of the Intelligence Department?
This is a structural problem.
As long as Mithril is a mercenary force, it doesn’t matter how well we pay them.
If a larger sum of money is offered, there will always be someone attracted to it.
I'm sure all of you haven't forgotten the incident where the TDD-1 allowed a terrorist to infiltrate in the past.
A good commander should be aware of a subordinate with a suspicious attitude.
I think that the responsibility should like with the person in charge of the operation.
Isn't it the responsibility of the Intelligence Department to check on personnel?
To say such things about the capability of the commander is illogical.
Even though it is our job to check on them during the hiring process, we are not responsible for assigning them, Admiral Boorda.
After all, there are many things that we have to do as well.
For example, the surveillance of Chidori Kaname, which the Operations Department has authority over.
Stop suggesting we just wait and see.
If you allow the Intelligence Department to keep her in custody, our work will be reduced significantly.
Regarding the treatment of Chidori Kaname, I think that full consideration is needed.
Just what one would expect from someone of the same kind.
You seem to be very prudent when it comes to dealing with the Whispered, Captain Testarossa.
It appears that all the objections have been heard.
I would like to hear your opinion, Minister Mallory.
The structural problem brought up by Mr. Amitt is something that has been expected ever since this organization was established.
Unlike a true military, Mithril cannot lay claim to race, religion, or a national policy as a foundation.
We have to believe in the principle of "opposing international conflicts" that we hold to, even though there are those who might oppose it.
I truly believe that all of you here understand that risk, and that is precisely why you are fighting now. Am I wrong?
Alright, in that case, this review board session will end here.
Of course, we will take the necessary countermeasures.
All of our current procedures are to be reconsidered, and all departments are to propose their own corresponding plans as well.
That will be all.
Well then, farewell.
This happens all the time, doesn’t it.
The Operations Department will say, "Give us more accurate information."
and the Intelligence Department will retort, "That's the best we can do."
I'm sure that all kinds of organizations have the same problem.
I know that.
How about it?
I still think that the current situation doesn't suit you well.
There is still a lot of important work to be done in the Research Department too.
Isn't it about time...
I have already told you a thousand times!
I will not leave my current position!
You're as stubborn as your father...
He always put me in a spot too.
I'm sorry, Oji-sama,
But, all of them are important friends.
If only your brother was here, then your work would probably be less than half of what they are now.
That Leonard... Where is he and what on earth is he doing?
Anyway, as for the traitor, Vincent Blueno...
They are tracking him down now.
in a place very far away...
How are you, Vincent?
Have you grown accustomed to this lifestyle yet?
Yes, very much.
I owe you so much.
It's my turn to help you now.
We Sicilians always repay a debt of gratitude.
I am in your hands.
There is no way I'm going to let myself be captured or killed by Mithril.
Don't worry.
Tonight we celebrate at my home.
All the people here are good friends.
Enjoy yourself as much as you can.
La Bella Sicilia, the beautiful island.
It truly is heaven.
You seem to like Oriental women.
Yes... and all the more if it's a beautiful black-haired woman like you.
You're American, right?
So, you can tell huh?
I lived in Baltimore for a couple of years, so I just knew it.
You look very metropolitan, or rather, you smell different from the men around here.
You're a smooth talker.
Where did you learn to speak Japanese like that?
I don't remember.
I've gained a lot of experience from everywhere.
What kind of experience?
Oh, by the way, I still don't know your name.
Do you want to know?
Yes, I do.
Otherwise, I won't be able to scream out your name later.
Just my name?
You don't want to know more about me?
Oh, I do, of course.
In thorough detail, and all the little things too...
I see.
In that case, I shall tell you.
I owe you one for what you did back in Nanjing!
My name is Melissa Mao.
[Note: SRT = Special Response Team.]
Mithril's Operations Department, Tuatha de Danaan Ground Forces, SRT!
Rank: Sergeant-Major.
Callsign: Uruz-2.
In addition, I am a woman who has had countless comrades killed because of you, and I'd love to splatter you!
That's enough, Nee-san.
That sure was one suggestive scene there.
I could feel butterflies in my stomach from behind the curtain.
I though I only asked you for help placing the gun.
What were you peeping at?
How cold... And to think I was the knight watching over you from the shadows.
It's not like I don't understand how you feel.
But, you have to endure it for now.
So, at least you ARE capable of saying something sensible.
The jester side of me is just a facade.
This is my true face.
I wonder if it's because of the moon in Sicily.
Before the Goddess of the Night, even this love of mine, which I usually hide, is beginning to reveal itself.
[Note: Hekate is known as Goddess of the crossroads and Goddess of witchcraft in Greek Mythology.]
You know, the Goddess of the Night, Hekate, is also the Goddess of vengeance.
That elegant phrase is truly fitting for you tonight.
How about being aware of the place we are in first?
This place is swarming with scary gentlemen.
What a sad reality...
Come on, let's get to work!
How's the route to the car?
No problem there. I've put them all to sleep.
It's just beyond this thicket.
Okay.
Uh... hi.
"I've put them all to sleep," My ass!
How was I supposed to know that would happen?!
We sure are in a dire situation.
And this is our only weapon.
Damn it! If only I had a rifle...
Now that it's come to this, before I die I'm going to kill this man!
Hey Hey!
Don't act rashly, Uruz-2.
Sousuke?!
Escape through the hole I just made.
Sousuke?!
Don't you have a test today?!
Affirmative.
However, since there's been a change in the escape route, I've come to relay the message and assist you.
Changed?
As the helicopter-
Save the explanations for later!
Roger!
As the helicopter will be coming to pick you up directly, I will guide you to the rendezvous point.
But, that sure is one unusual swimsuit.
You're wrong! This is for social events!
Here they come!
Five, six, seven, eight, nine...
T-There are thirteen of them!
Can't you go any faster?!
Impossible.
Unfortunately, this is an old car, so it doesn't have a lot of power.
Seriously...
They're firing at us! Get down!
Damn!
Shit!
As expected, it's bulletproof.
Maybe we should kill him and throw him out after all...
Yeah, I'm starting to think the same.
Are you planning on lightening the weight of the vehicle?
Thats right. Otherwise, they'll catch up with us.
In that case, throwing that guy out alone won't be sufficient.
There are some weapons behind the rear seats. Throw those out as well.
Weapons?!
You should have said so earlier, you idiot!
Didn't I mention that?
No you didn't! Seriously...
Why is it so noisy--
You look really happy.
It's just your imagination!
Okay then! Let's continue with the party!
You punks, are you ready?!
Whenever!
Wherever!
Lock and load!
This sure has become one flashy parade!
It sure is troublesome to the good-natured townspeople.
Kurz, cover me!
Right!
I wonder which is really the troublesome one.
I'm making a turn!
Tell us earlier, dumbass!
I told you to tell us earlier!
Don't you dare look!
That hurts...
If you dare look up front again, I'll kill you!
I got it!
We are leaving the village.
All right!
I'm going to shoot a missile!
The plan has been ruined.
Mr. Gates, what are your orders?
That's just dandy!
We don't have to go through the trouble of dragging them out.
Go shut them up as a token of our appreciation.
Roger.
Yeah. Tonight is no good for me. We're in the middle of exams.
That's right, I'm trying my best.
I think I'm doing okay.
Hey, when can we meet again?
Great!
Hey, hey, Kana-chan!
Did you study for the exams?
Yeah, sort of. How about you, Kyouko?
I just can't seem to...
That's just how I am.
Sagara-kun didn't come to school again, huh?
I wonder if he'll be okay not taking the tests.
Precisely. That idiot! Will he really be okay, losing so many credits like that?
Have you tried calling his cell?
I'm sure he'll come if you threaten him!
What do you mean by that?!
It's useless!
There's no way we can reach him at a time like this.
Since I don't know where and what he's doing now.
I can't even connect to his voicemail.
He's really bothersome, isn’t he?
Honestly, HE should be the one trying to make contact at least once.
It connected!
Huh?
Really? And then?
Hello, Sousuke?
Is that you, Chidori?! What's wrong?!
The interference is really terrible.
Where are you?
[Note: Canicatti is a town located in Sicily, Italy.]
Canicatti.
[Note: She hears "Kani katte" which translates to "buying a crab".]
You're buying a crab and doing what?
Hey, the tests have already started, you know.
Have you forgotten?
I remember them! But I have an urgent matter to attend to. It can't be helped!
Of course it can!
And after I loaned you my notes on Ancient Literature too...
Also, the incident with Kagurazaka-sensei! Do you know how hard it was for me to appease her?
I'm really sorry about that!
You can't get away with it by just apologizing!
Do you really understand my concerns?
Yes, I do!
No, you don't! You don't sound sincere!
Hey, are you listening?
Yes, I am!
I am listening!
There attacking directly!
W-What is it?
No, it has nothing to do with you! I'm driving now!
Four more to go!
Hello? You're driving a car?!
Affirmative!
That's really dangerous.
It's a traffic violation to talk on the phone while you're driving!
Moreover, you're still a high school student, right?!
Go stop somewhere along the road first!
I can't do that.
If I stop, I won't be able to take the make-up exams!
What?
That's right... Where's that pretty lady...
Hey, your credits are really not looking good, you know.
And you've been missing school constantly too.
I have missions! It can't be helped!
But you won't be able to explain that to the teachers, right?
If you lose your credits, you won't be able to make it to the next grade, you know.
Now that you mention it, that's right.
If you have to repeat a year, what will you do?!
We'll have to graduate before you.
I can't let that happen.
The same goes for me.
What did you say?!
It's nothing.
I couldn't hear you! Can you say it again?
One more to go!
No! That woman's underwear was white!
What was that? Is there someone else there?
Don't worry yourself about it! More importantly, what did you say just now?
Forget it already. You're just absent-minded, right?
No! It's just that my surroundings are... really noisy!
You know, Sousuke...
Sometimes, I feel like you're not really listening to what I'm saying.
That's a misunderstanding, Chidori!
I wonder.
It's true!
I swear! I'm always serious! Even as I'm talking to you now...
Get down!
Who was that just now?!
Hey, wait a minute! Hello?! Hello?!
Executive Officer, I'll immediately-
Chidori, I'm finally done.
So, what were we talking about?
Forget it.
Chidori...
In any case, just come back to school as soon as you can.
Yes, I understa-
You idiot...
What's wrong, Sousuke?
AS at 8 o'clock!
This is bad.
It's bad here too.
Floor it, Sousuke!
I know!
A Savage?!
Even the Mafia has them these days?!
I haven't heard anything about that!
So, are those an illusion?!
Go ask them yourself!
Hey, Sousuke, pick up some speed!
They can go over 100 km/h!
I'm going as fast as I can!
This is the limit!
They're firing at us!
The engine is...
What?!
An M9?!
That's one of ours, isn't it?
What department does it belong to?
I don't know.
Looks like our ride has arrived.
They failed?!
Yes. Three Savages have been destroyed.
However, the pilots are all dead.
so I believe our information won't be leaked...
If they have Blueno it will all be for nothing!
Arbalest's escape... Blueno's disposal...
I can't believe you keep failing to complete your missions so many times!
Honestly I can't afford to lose any more points than this.
I have to go earn some points somewhere...
It's nearly time for us to say goodbye.
After we take that away?
That's right. After we take that away...
You can tell me, right?
Who was the one piloting that black M9?!
You people don't have the authorization to know that.
Even me? The commander of this mission?
You'll find out eventually.
When you return, be sure to submit your report promptly.
That is all.
He really pisses me off! Seriously!
Why is that old man always like that every single time!?!
Isn't that right, Sousuke?
Studying for your mid-term exams?
Affirmative.
I can't afford to lose any more credits than this.
If it's really that bad, why didn't you stay in Japan and study instead?
Kaname is worried about you too, right?
My work here is important as well.
Realistically, just now, if I hadn't come to help you, what would have happened?
We would have gotten out of it somehow...
Right, Nee-san?
Yeah. To be honest, I did think about the next few steps.
I see.
But, you really did save us!
It's just that it worries me a little.
In other words...
Is it about my advancement to the next grade?
Not just that! But everything about your current situation!
You have to protect Kaname, take part in operations like this, and even pilot the Arbalest, depending on the situation.
Isn't all of this too much of a burden on you?
In the beginning, I thought that it would be okay if it was temporary.
You always complete your job without any problem after all.
But recently...
I have not made any mistakes.
For now, that is.
But regardless of how shorthanded we are, there is a limit to it!
There's no reason that you have to be the one protecting Kaname in the first place.
What do you think of it personally?
About what?
About what to do with yourself from now on.
I'll obey my orders. That's all there is to it.
You're always like that!
What I'm talking about is your life plan! Your future!
You're only seventeen, right?!
Are you telling me you've never thought about what you're going to do in the future?
Aren't you just running away to your so-called missions and orders?
Running away? Me?
That's right.
It's much easier to live a life where you just keep saying "yes, yes" to people's requests after all.
Nee-san, you seem to picking a fight for no reason.
Not really. It's something I've been thinking about for a while.
Oh well, just study as you see fit.
You enrolled in the school using a fake identity.
It's not like you must graduate or anything, right?
The future...
Next Episode
The peaceful times have returned.
The days passing by, the changing seasons...
Soaking in a peace that I have never known of until now.
I dozed off within the silence.
Next time, "Edge of Heaven"
Edge of Heaven
The dark clouds draw near without making a sound.