I...
What should I be doing?
We're almost going to encounter the enemy...
...and my official position hasn't been decided yet.
I haven't even been lectured...
...about this ship's rules and command chain.
Do as you wish.
You're kidding...
That's what everyone else is doing.
There will be times when I'll give you orders...
...but you don't have to follow them.
Are you dissatisfied?
She...
Kei Yuki told me.
That I was irritated since I didn't have my own place.
She may be right.
Notjust aboard this ship.
On the Planet of Rubbish Heaps, too...
I was always irritated...
...I think, not knowing what I should do or where to go.
I don't have a place of my own, either.
Nowhere in this universe.
That is why I wander like this now, without a purpose.
A GENTLE SMILE ON THE SKULL OF MEMORY
How trivial.
I cannot enjoy this to my heart's content if things end so simply.
Don't be discouraged.
Another bait is on its way.
That man.
Floating objects ahead!
They're remnants of the space armada!
5 minutes till the center of combat.
Though it looks like the battle's already done for the most part.
But the Arcadia senses something and is on alert.
Kei.
Yes?
Where's the first officer?
First officer, the captain is calling.
I'm busy right now.
So he says.
I see. This troubles me.
I'm scared...
It's scary...
I'm scared...
It's scary...
I'm scared...
It's scary...
I'm scared...
It's scary...
I will obey...
W-What's going on?
This one's still running!
Uh-oh, there are others, too!
What are you going to do?
At this rate, we'll all be done for!
The ones who merely bark because they're scared...
...are not our true enemies.
If you're saying that they are your enemies, go ahead.
Fight.
You must obey our commands.
An illusion is no enemy of mine.
Get lost.
We are omnipresent in this universe.
Therefore, this is an illusion, but reality at the same time.
As proof...
You must obey our commands.
Listen up!
You are chosen individuals!
You will be central in Earth's government...
...and guide the foolish citizens!
But to do that, you must first discipline yourselves very strictly!
Didn't he just come back from Pluto?
Really?
What's he doing next to us then?
To wither away and die in space...
He is a disgrace to the llita family!
Listen, Yukihito!
You must never end up like your father.
Society is diseased right now!
The foolish citizens are drowning in sloth and hedonism!
You are all here to regulate such activities!
Mother...
I hear it's space disease.
How pitiful...
It's all because she headed out into space.
How scary...
It looks like I'll be dying in space, as well...
No matter how big a front you put up, your genes feel the fear.
Let me tell you something about the Earth.
I know what kind of an existence the Earth is to you.
The land where a promise was made to a friend.
But it was a cursed planet, promised from the beginning...
...to be the key to unlocking our seal.
You are merely maggots that sprouted there.
I will have you enjoy the best kind of fear.
You should just sit there and watch...
...as the comrades you believe in betray you one after another.
You must obey.
Sabu? What's wrong?
You must obey our commands.
You must obey.
How does it feel to lose your comrades one after another?
This ship's name is the Arcadia.
Only those carrying hope in their hearts board this ship.
Not one person here succumbs to fear.
Your tactic of making people obey through fear...
...is one of the things my friend hated the most!
I will not allow it on this ship!
What absurdities...
No matter how much you believe, your comrades are already...
I'll never betray my captain.
If you want to kill me, go ahead and kill me.
I am a woman who has given her life to Herlock.
I will not be subservient to anyone other than him.
I-I really am a weak, spineless guy.
B-But after meeting the missie...
...I got to board the Arcadia like I always dreamed...
So I won't lose to you!
It looks like it was futile.
There must be someone...
Someone who will betray you on this ship!
There must be someone...
At least one who will succumb to fear and betray his comrades...
Who...
Who are you?
There are other crew members?
No, it's not human.
But that's impossible!
I can't comprehend...
...such an existence in this universe!
I'm trembling?
Am I actually the one trembling in fear?
That's impossible.
E-Even this body that I'm borrowing is trying to deny me?
W-What kind of beings are you all?
Begone!
Captain!
H-Huh?
It's quiet.
What happened to the noisy bunch that kept saying they're scared?
It looks like we shook them off.
I see.
Then there's nothing for me to do.
First officer.
Direction, upper left 15 degrees! Corpses' ship found!
Distance, 120,000 space km!
Relative speed?
Relative speed, 77 percent.
All motors on both sides at full throttle.
Elevation angle, 45 degrees.
- Aye aye, sir! - Aye aye, sir!
All engine room energy levels, 200 percent.
High-speed approach till we're in range.
Roger.
Coming... They're coming!
What's wrong?
What happened?
Coming...
We must run...
They're...
Oh, no.
Our power will be disrupted at this rate.
Target has been located.
Approach speed, 80!
1,200 meters until main cannon firing range.
Prepare 3 simultaneous shots.
Hey mister, get them down in one shot...
800 meters until they're in range.
Target locked on!
3 simultaneous shots, fire!
I-It disappeared?
Captain, what should we do?
Leave them alone.
We don't have to chase after it?
There's someplace to go before that.
It's amusing that death isn't something to fear very much...
Fear, huh...
Come to think of it, there was one time when I truly felt fear...
It was back when I was on a cargo vessel's escort ship...
...as an aide to a clueless boss.
W-What's wrong?
Pirates!
It's the Arcadia!
R-Raise the white flag...
That was good thinking, Mr. Captain.
That's the secret of living a long life.
Captain, most of the cargo has been transferred now.
All right, we're taking off.
You wanna kill him?
No.
It's better to save the fun for later.
When that eye stared at me...
...I couldn't stop my entire body from trembling.
Of course, I'm sure he doesn't remember it...
T-The Arcadia...
Still around?
They're really persistent.
What's he up to?
Chief llita!
That idiot's gonna ram right into us!
Daiba.
Shoot.
S-Sure.
Herlock!
Herlock...
Next Time
To describe it in words, it is hell.
A horrendous place where the wills of all the deceased echo...
This is to avenge my father!
THE MOON WAITS IN THE PROMISED LAND