Sorry, there.
But it's all your fault.
For telling me to move out of your way.
Dr. Banhart!
Who are you?
Hurry up or the others will drink up all the blood!
The party is over.
And you weren't invited.
Let it bloom or let it wither
The setting sun ignites the horizon
And the gears turn
When the horn blows, the flames dance
The story waits for no-one
Off they go, the gears are churning
A red past chases after you
The jester's smile
What's behind the mask?
You can't erase the scars
No matter how they burn
Let it bloom or let it wither
The setting sun ignites the horizon
Alone in the depths of the night
Let out a cry that can cut through fate
That's the cue to begin
The curtain is rising, it's time to dance
Everybody sheds tears at the end
So hold them in now and keep going
Until the day the curtain falls
The gears will keep turning
#24 Escape
Just two plain humans against us? Don't make me laugh.
I, Drill September, will kill you in the blink of an eye.
And take this loathsome Harry away.
You'll see if I'm a plain human or not.
-Stop! -Huh, why?
He said "us."
That means he's not the only one here.
So my surprise attack is ruined.
You have a cool head, young lady.
I knew it. Come down, you coward!
Of course, if there's somebody who will fight me.
I'll beat you both by myself.
No, look at the doctors.
To treat them as soon as possible we need to beat both automata at once.
I'll take the one on the swing.
Are you sure, Miss Mingxia?
I lived through the Sahara war with you, remember?
Yeah.
But there is one thing you could do.
Yes.
Promise me something.
That if I win, you'll drop the "Miss" and just call me Mingxia.
Sure. Be careful.
All right!
What was that?
How long are you going to keep me waiting, human?
Better hurry up or your little friends are going to die.
Thanks, Miss Mingxia.
You've cleared my mind.
We just can't lose this fight!
That's the spirit!
-He's good. -Come on.
Here's a present.
Too slow!
Too quick for you!
You're mine.
Impossible... He countered it?
What's wrong?
Miss Mingxia!
Her fist loaded with "Qi" doesn't affect him?
Hello, young lady. And now, goodbye.
My name is Blom Blom Low.
I'm the leader of the assault team.
Miss Mingxia!
No, wake up!
It's just like that human, Jaspers, wrote.
Humans can't grasp their limits objectively.
That's why they lose.
You bastard...
How could you... You'll die for this!
It's quiet.
How long is this going to last? There's no end to it.
I'm fighting for the children, for the people with ZONAPHA syndrome.
I never used to fight for anybody other than myself.
When did I change?
It's become natural for me to fight to protect somebody else.
Must be because Narumi kept shouting it.
That's right, he'll shout at me again if I keep complaining like this.
I'm going to save Miss Mingxia and everyone else.
I'll finish it in one blow!
Crushing fist!
It's not working?
You fool. Did you not see the girl trying the same thing?
Can't do a single thing? Poor you!
Oh, you think you've stopped me from swinging like that?
But look at how many swings I have.
Damn it!
Nope, over here.
It's the limit situation as stated by Jaspers.
The inevitable situation born amidst blood and distress.
As those in the limit situation work together,
they are able to discover the true way of living.
But dear me.
It won't apply for this situation.
Because those who you should work with are lying on the floor!
Splitting fist!
I told you, that doesn't work.
Now, time to end this.
Pray to your god now.
Oh yeah.
Old habits are hard to break.
I forgot my body wasn't a regular body anymore.
My body can do more now.
It's wanting to do more.
What are you talking about?
Hey, Blom.
What you said.
About how humans working together can overcome limit situations.
Well, if that's the case.
I've surpassed the limit long ago.
I have no god to pray to.
But I have an altar I can place you on.
Interesting.
Then write on that altar with your blood.
That as a human, you couldn't overcome the limit situation!
Wheels?
But there's the wall.
Huh?
Fool, flying towards your death.
No punch could...
What the...
Don't get cocky. I won't be surprised by some punching machine anymore.
I'll say it again. You can't overcome this limit situation.
Because you're human!
I will.
Over and over, I will.
Impossible...!
Until the last automaton is wiped from this earth!
How...?
A human like you, overcoming the limit situation?
This arm that beat you down.
It was given to me by a man who once fought by me named Timbavati.
The foot that charged at you is from Tor.
The foot that crushed you is from Mr. Rockenfield.
You thought you were fighting a man who was on his own.
But never was I alone.
By working together with others...
You found the truth inside the limit situation...
You win, human...
Miss Mingxia... Miss Mingxia!
Good, she's still breathing.
And that sound.
The Aqua Vitae inside her is still working.
Die, Ashihana!
Mr. Pantalone.
Did you miss on purpose...?
It seemed that way.
So what if I did?
Nothing. It's none of my business.
I just never thought...
there'd ever be an automaton who had mercy.
Mercy?
What's that?
To be kind for the sake of others.
Then Lady Francine must be the one who had mercy.
She told me before I came here.
To never hurt another human again.
But I still hurt you.
I couldn't follow her orders.
How ironic...
I'd just finally been reunited with my rightful master.
But now, I have no place to return to.
Ashihana.
End me, now.
In that case...
how about following her orders from now on?
Begin anew.
Humph, this old piece of junk can't move anymore.
Les Quatre Pionniers or whatever. What a joke.
Come on, let's go finish those humans off.
That's how all automata are.
My hand can move.
The numbness is wearing off.
I see. There was only a little bit of shirogane blood in Ashihana.
But even if I can move now...
where am I to go?
In that case...
how about following her orders from now on?
Begin anew.
He's a monster!
He's still standing after all this.
Guy, can you hear me? This is Narumi, we got Harry.
Humph. It took you long enough.
The dress of my beautiful Olympia is all in tatters now.
But there are just too many.
Damn it!
George, Ashihana! It's your job to get Harry out of here.
Hurry up and bring the transport.
Sure thing. I know what to do.
I'll call it over.
This is the station! And the station master is blowing his whistle!
We're ready to get on board! Come out!
Fou prepared it for us.
Narumi, once you get Harry on it, get out of here. I'll stop the automata.
Are you okay? I'm going over to help.
No! I'll get out of here once I beat all the automata.
It may take some time though.
But don't worry. Hurry up and go!
Guy!
What is this?
It's finally here.
Stopping, stopping.
Thank you for boarding.
Let me know when you've chosen our next destination.
Hey, you're alive.
Get Harry and the kids!
Sure thing, I'm on it.
I mustn't drop...
I won't drop.
I promised Narumi.
That I'd hold my ground here.
I won't let myself drop. It goes against my pride.
Never...
You're going down now! We'll cut you up!
What, you can move now?
Are you going to kill that human?
Obviously, duh.
Guy!
Pantalone!
Humph, here to help?
Then hurry up and take that man.
I thought I beat you in the Sahara.
Lord Faceless fixed me.
Why did you save Guy?
Because Lady Francine gave me an order.
Not to hurt any humans.
Lord Faceless calls her Éléonore, though.
What? Éléonore is with you?
Mr. Guy is safe now, let's go!
Okay.
Long-legged Clown Express, depart!
Okay, all aboard!
Where is she now?
Don't get me wrong. I'm not going to tell you everything.
I'd never tell you anything disadvantageous to Lord Faceless.
Now go.
And you?
None of your business.
Die, you fool!
Don't get me wrong.
You're coming with me to answer my questions!
Let go of me!
Get on first!
Not all hope for humankind is lost now.
Now, how about the little knight who's gone to save the princess?
Let's take a look.
Master, I see it!
Faceless, I won't let you have it your way.
I'm coming, Shirogane!
Avoiding the crowds, I walk in the dark
And wait with bated breath in the wings
My expression is calm while I scream inside
On the verge of being torn apart
I dance and beckon you to join me
As a shadow swings across the stage
I tell myself this is the last time
But I can't seem to cut myself free
Too scared to stop for a moment
My impatience hides the cries of somebody left behind
Nobody notices the shadow standing in the sudden rain
Somewhere far away, a memory of you is saying goodbye
I stand here watching, no longer able to reach you