Go run through, just as your heart guides you
To the place of freedom which isn't shown on a map
In the town where a faint darkness settles
A crowd of people who hide their true faces
I struggled those days, but could not protect your smile
Soar above the sadness by piercing through
Shout out your passion
And take the pain along with you
To the future where you will meet your unknown self
During the 20th century, there was a large-scale war.
It was a full force battle between humans and monsters.
After bloodshed so violent no words could ever explain...
it was the monsters who won.
Time went by, and a new century began.
And then, people started to forget that melody.
Chapter 5
Labyrinth Island
Episode 12
Labyrinth Island
What's that smell?
It's sulfur.
Although it's a small island, it's still a volcanic island.
Researchers from headquarters... visit the observatory about three times a week.
I come here once a month to inspect the equipment...
in the emergency shelter and stock emergency provisions.
Actually, the island is off-limits to the public.
You know, you guys are an exception. I kindly brought you here.
Don't tell anyone.
Your kindness is very expensive.
Come on. It's a bargain. That was the round-trip price.
Even so, you made us pay too much!
We had no choice.
We must go to that island, no matter what.
Because I know he is on that island.
What's your plan?
We want to see the island.
You guys are strange.
There'll be trouble if the people from the observatory see you.
So why don't you guys stay around here if you want to make out?
Why is the moon so big?
The moon was big in ancient times.
This island was supposed to have sunk into the ocean back then.
That's why the moon you see from here is big.
I'm going to take this thing to the shelter.
I'll be back here again in two hours.
How is it now?
Not moving.
Girls never act clearly during critical moments.
What do you mean by that?
But he is on this island, isn't he?
Since Mr. Kurofune is here...
that means the monsters might be here, too.
There is no end if I fight with the Monster Union over and over.
I have to fight the real Monster itself.
Come to think of it, the fog is coming in a bit low.
Don't you think the fisherman's boss is fishy?
This place is...
No doubt. It's already a second lap.
Right.
There was no volcano observatory or shelter.
Just lava boulders.
I didn't even see the ship when we were going around the seashore.
Did he maroon us here and leave?
Look over there!
As I thought...
This is Mr. Kurofune's Aibar machine, isn't it?
Jaguar of the Sun.
It looks like it has been left out here for a long time.
Where is your partner?
Hey, Bocca!
This doesn't look like a volcano observatory.
An aquatic tunnel.
This place could become hidden when the tide comes in.
You should wait here.
Are you kidding? Nothing ventured, nothing gained!
He's inside this.
I see.
What is this painting?
It's over there, too.
Whoever painted this had bad taste.
I hope you brought the kid I requested.
Lord Monster picked the kid this time.
I always follow your orders, pal!
It wasn't so difficult for me this time because the kid isn't from our town...
Who do you think you are calling "pal"?
I always follow your order, Sir Global Wildcat.
I look after you because you are the fisherman's boss who rules this area.
If you don't work hard...
I'll make you suffer tra...tra...tra...trauma.
That box. It's a coffin.
You brought a sacrifice in that coffin.
Hey! Why did you come down here?
I told you that you shouldn't bring anyone to this island.
Money opens all doors.
You bastard.
Why don't you give the coffin back now?
You're a Melos warrior, huh?
Hurry up.
It was worth it for me to come all this way.
I guess I can get some good credit.
Just fit rim!
This room is too narrow to run around.
Elanvital!
I'm an agent of the Monster Union. Global Wildcat.
I'm a Melos warrior. Bocca.
Ring out! My Melos!
Global Noise Cannon!
Elanvital!
Look! My weapon blocks Aibar machines.
What kind of an Aibar machine is that?
Damn Melos!
Flush!
If the new model had already arrived here...
Stop! I'm afraid of sharp things!
What's the use of attacking me?
You told me that...
you bring in emergency provisions once a month, didn't you?
Now I know that you were bringing in kids to sacrifice.
How dare you?!
It can't be helped.
I didn't know that you were a real Melos warrior.
I'm glad that I got to see a real Melos warrior fighting for the first time.
You were great.
I really thought so.
You are strong, but...
even with the strong Melos warriors...
we humans still lost the 20th Century War.
We gave in to them, the Monsters!
Yes, you are right.
I bring some kids in here for them to sacrifice once a month.
But...
There is no other way.
If I don't do it, we can't even live here.
Listen! We humans already lost.
We lost.
No, we haven't lost yet.
What are you trying to do?
The coffin that you put in here...
Isn't a kid inside of it?
You fool.
Don't you know what kind of door that is?
There is a labyrinth behind that door.
It's filled with the monsters' strong energy.
If you step in there, you'll become a stone statue or a doll.
I'm a Melos warrior. I'm not going to become a statue.
Even so, you'd never be able to come outside again.
Have you ever heard about a world wrapped in mystery?
I heard that a strong Melos warrior went inside just a while ago...
and never came out.
How pitiful! The only thing left on this island is his Aibar machine.
It's sadly waiting for him.
That means...
Kurofune.
I'm sure of it. He's behind this door.
Do what you want.
I didn't charge enough to be a labyrinth tour guide.
Stop. I'm afraid of sharp things.
What's the use of attacking me?
I know you want to go inside alone.
If both you and Kurofune were gone, I'd really be alone.
Melos warriors are always the same.
They are always thinking about the Melody of Oblivion.
The Melody of Oblivion looks like a girl, right?
So then why don't you forget about Mr. Kurofune now?
Let's you and me live together someplace.
I'm not Mr. Kurofune.
That's right.
You are nothing like him.
You and Kurofune are totally different!
What should I do now?
Don't worry. Just wait here.
I'm going to beat the monster inside...
and bring back Mr. Kurofune.
Take this.
It might tell you where Kurofune is.
I got it.
That didn't work.
Why don't you stay back?
It seems like this is very dangerous.
Don't worry. I'm going.
I know how dangerous it is.
Can you stay here and protect Sayoko?
A warrior is satisfied as long as he's fighting, right?
You don't feel anything, even if you left me.
I would feel much easier if I left you.
It's like torture to sleep in the same tent with you all the time.
Idiot, you're...
This painting is really in bad taste.
Hey!
They don't sing my song.
They don't sing the song that I taught them.
Little birds sing a little bird's song. And everybody enjoyed it.
Hey! Can you hear me?
Hey!
Are you the kid who was inside the coffin?
Yes, I am.
I'm here to rescue you. I'm going down there right now.
No, you shouldn't. Once you come in, that's the end.
Don't worry. I'm a Melos warrior.
What's going on? Are you all right?
What's your name?
Solo.
Solo, wait for me. I'll be right there.
Solo, where are you?
Teacher! Bocca just groped me!
Thank you for waiting.
Bocca has finally arrived. So we're leaving now.
All aboard!
Hey, the quiet voice is sounding so sad
Why are you hiding your loneliness
And just smiling silently in front of me?
Even the night I'm losing the courage that tomorrow will come again
So, let's go as far as I can to look for new pain
If you would be by my side on the night I can't sleep
I wish for a new future, just to hold it, so I can continue walking
Forever
Next Episode
Then I'll fight with the monster instead.
Sayoko is waiting outside of the labyrinth.
Sayoko is there. She is waiting for you to come out.
Next episode, "Kurofune".
Ring out! My Melos!
Kurofune