Suwahara City Serial Murders Continue Seventh Victim Found
Ever since then,
I've had the same dream each night.
And when I wake up,
someone is dead.
Beheaded, as if by guillotine.
No way.
I knew you'd be here.
Listen.
I've been thinking... You hate school, don't you?
Blue. White.
Thank you.
What the hell do you think you're doing, asshole?!
The Claws and Fangs of a Beast
Dummy! Idiot!
Pervert! Lewd!
You're so, so, so awful!
Shut up... Give it up already.
It's your fault for standing over a sleeping man.
That doesn't make it okay to take a picture.
You deleted it, didn't you?
Probably.
What do you mean by "probably"?
Pervert!
Y-You have it all wrong, miss...
I only wanted directions.
No! I said to stay away from me!
That's a mess, but it makes sense.
It's bad timing.
Being approached by a suspicious man nowadays, anyone would react that way.
Um, are you all right?
Wait!
Can you stand?
I'm sorry...
Okay.
Y-You're huge.
Come on, get back.
By the way, do you know where the church is?
Then, you know Rea-senpai, Father?
Yes, I think it's been about ten years.
The town's quite different than it was back then,
so I was surprised.
Fujii-san and Ayase-san, are you Theresia's friends?
Yes, she's done a lot for us.
Then, "Theresia"... Is that Himuro-senpai's real name?
I think she's a quarter Japanese.
Indeed.
And I was the one who named her.
I see! So you're like her dad, huh?
My, how embarrassing...
But yes, that's right.
I also changed her diapers and bathed her.
And I swore to always protect her,
for love...
Theresia! Oh, Theresia!
Your father is back.
Creepy.
Please leave.
Actually, die.
Theresia, when did your eyes get so cold?!
No, but I like them.
What do we do with this guy?
Ahem.
Since we last met,
your words have gotten even creepier.
Father Trifa, are you trying to get sent to the Mexican countryside again?
What—
R-Riza?
You two must be tired from dealing with him.
As an apology, I'll make some food for you. Come in.
Thank you for the meal.
We'll be going.
Thanks for your help today.
I know it was a bother.
Not at all. Your cooking was good.
Oh, really?
But not as good as Ayase-san's home cooking, right?
No, she can be a bit lazy,
and she doesn't make anything—
Hey...
You shouldn't say that.
If you're going to try and flatter someone,
pick someone other than me.
For example, Fujii-kun,
you don't know Rea's birthday, do you?
It's actually the 25th of this month, Christmas.
Really?
Riza, be quiet. I don't want to hear you talk about it.
Right, right. I understand.
I'm sorry.
She's so shy, isn't she?
Um, well...
If it isn't a bother, I'll get you a present.
Thank you.
I'm happy.
Marry me.
Th-Theresia, what did you just say?
Jeez, just knock it off!
Okay, see you tomorrow, Rea-san.
Yeah, be careful.
Fujii-san...
Excuse me. I had a question.
Were you and Ayase-san born in this city?
No, we weren't. Why?
Are you worried about the murders?
You think we should go back to the country until they're over?
Yes, I suppose so.
Where are your parents?
My parents?
My parents are...
I heard that they died when I was little.
Kasumi's family took me in.
And when we were young, Kasumi's father also...
I see.
I'm sorry.
But then, you must want to meet them.
Meet the dead?
Hey, Ren!
Are you done?
That's impossible.
Once you die, it's over.
You don't come back.
That's why this is important.
I think anyone who can't understand that is crazy.
I see. You're exactly right.
Crazy, huh?
You're here, aren't you, Leonhart?
Yes.
What do you think of his opinion?
Nothing in particular.
Thought is free.
In other words, you aren't upset?
How scary. I'm joking.
Well, Shambhala is a place where many crazy people are born and gather.
Correct or not, if someone falls into the net, they'll be tested.
I'll let you make decisions on the ground.
And I can adapt as I see fit?
Understood, Priest of the Grail.
Oh, my...
Are you another of the vice commander's toys?
Poor thing.
No... This is impossible.
I...
Don't blame me. Don't blame me.
It wasn't me!
You've got good taste!
I'm impressed.
And good reflexes, too...
Guess today's my lucky day.
Say something, kid.
You can talk, can't you?
Hey, why are you trying to run?
Hey, this kid's interesting.
It's like he's trying to resist my nachzehrer.
What do we do, Malleus? Play with him?
Hmm...
Are you the one Mercurius sent?
Didn't he tell you anything?
What?
Karl Krafft, the one like mercury.
Didn't you do that because he told you to?
No, I don't know anything...
I didn't kill her—
Are you stupid?
I'll ask one more time.
You did it, right?
Because that shithead Mercurius told you to.
Come on, let's do this.
Don't kill my fun.
If you're faking, you're doing a great job.
But I'm not the patient type.
If you hold out, I'll just stop caring.
Don't touch me. It's disgusting.
Last chance...
You did it, right?
Hey, Malleus, I'm killing him.
I'm sick of this.
You dummy.
Fine. Whatever.
You've always been this way.
Guess torture's too delicate a task for you.
But leave the head, at least.
If I have to, I can use it!
Sure. I'll do my best.
What is this?
What is this? What is this?
I killed her? Really?
Why? I don't understand.
Who are these people, anyway?
Die.
I'm going to die?
No... No.
Show me the path.
Not bad!
Are you getting into it now?
Okay, try harder, as if you don't want to die.
You were just in the church, weren't you?
Was it fun?
Were you happy?
Do you care about your friends?
Stop it. Stop it.
Don't say it...
Then, maybe I'll kill them all!
Don't say it!
Looks like you don't want to run anymore,
but that isn't enough...
Show me your power.
Power?
Don't worry.
I'll go easy on you.
I won't use my weapon. And just one hand.
And you can use whatever you want!
If I'm willing to do all this and you still don't make me happy,
I'll wipe this town off the map!
Fourth of the Longinus Dreizehn Orden's black round table, Wilhelm Ehrenburg!
I'm Kazikli Bey!
Give me your name, kid.
Don't you know how to fight?
If you want to know my name, make me tell you, white-haired asshole!
It won't work...
Is that all you've got, kid?!
I wished time would stop.
Because I didn't want my meaningless, everyday life to end.
I wanted to protect it, to continue it.
I didn't care how many times it repeated.
I've fallen in love with you.
I swear to release you...
Give me an unknown ending, Marguerite,
my beloved goddess.
Bey, what are you doing?
What am I doing?
Can't you tell?
I'm testing him.
If he just dies here, we don't need him.
Then, he passes.
No matter the process, he's survived.
I'm in charge of this matter, anyway.
You will follow my orders, Obersturmführer Kazikli Bey.
Roger, roger.
I get it, miss.
But one thing...
What?
What the hell makes you think
an inferior creature like you can touch my body?!
What are you doing, Bey?
That's my line...
You're just a monkey who hasn't even lived a quarter century.
What makes you think you can talk to me like that?
Did that get you wet? Get you erect?
You horny?
You two monkeys want to bang, right?
Go on and do it. I'll watch you.
Should I kill you, then?
Try it.
This is the problem with barbarians.
Sorry...
I wanted to watch you a little more,
but that's enough for today.
I have to stop these idiots.
We'll do this another day.
It's been fun.
What is this?
It doesn't make any sense.
A dream?
It has to be a dream.
Just tell me it is, damn it...
I can't tell anyone about this,
Kasumi-senpai...
You really aren't looking good.
Want to stay home today?
No, I'll go.
Just not right away, so go ahead without me.
Okay, if you say so...
But you don't like school, so this is rare for you.
I'll be waiting, so come soon.
I don't like school, huh?
That isn't true, though.
Right now, I want to feel like everything is normal.
Fujii
Senpai, are you leaving?
Yes.
Did you just get here?
Y-Yeah, I suppose...
Be careful.
Hi!
Sleep well?
Hello, Fujii Ren.
I'm Rusalka Schwägerin.
And the girl with the scary face is Sakurai Kei.
This Schule is wonderful.
I like it.
We're classmates now, so let's be friends.
You, Kasumi, and us.
I'm sure it will be fun.
The End of the Nightmare Is a Beginning
Illustration: Kujou Tanpo