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You got it, Sousuke?

2000 sheets of A4 papers.

One stack of it has 500 sheets,

so you need to sneak out four stacks, okay?

Understood.

You know where the papers are, right?

Yes, at the end of the teachers' office, next to the copier.

You remember the steps, right?

You'll distract Mr Sayama who sits close by the copier with conversations,

I'll take the papers and escape.

Good.

Because of miscommunication of the teachers, 1000 booklets of Photography event are wasted.

Obviously the student council will want reimbursement.

Justice is on our side.

But what if the teacher found out?

I doubt you'll be able to stop him on your own.

Don't think about that! Work on accomplishing this undetected!

Work on it? Very well, I'll do so.

Very well, Sousuke, here we go.

Hello Mr Sayama.

Oh, Chidori. What's the matter?

Well...

I have questions about yesterday's lesson.

Oh, we've talked about ancient India right? What do you want to know?

Well...

I was thinking, the name Chandragupta feels pretty weird.

It actually has meaning behind it. The Gupta Empire...

What is this?

What...?

Sousuke?

It's done. Let's escape!

Wait...

Help!

Earthquake! Flooding!

The computers!

We should be safe now.

What happened?

I threw a smoke grenade.

What?

You told me to work on it.

If we completely block the teachers' office view,

we can get away with the papers without being seen.

This is much better than a lousy attempt at distraction.

Now we just need to release a false statement...

...using the name of terrorist organization like IRA or JRA, then no one would suspect...

It hurts.

Shut up! You war maniac!

Look at what you've done!

The papers are all wet! This defeats the purpose!

I think we can use it if we dry it up.

No excuses! You're such an idiot!

I don't care if you're an elite mercenary or AS Pilot,

you should learn some common sense first!

The fact that you have no ill intent irritates me even more.

Why do I have to take care of this idiot?

God, please tell me!

God!

One month ago.

Stop it.

Let me bite.

Or just kill me.

Let me bite.

Or just kill...

Stop it!

Those bastards are cruel.

Look!

We can see the mountains. You can go home now.

You can go home!

Arm Slave...

The Mithril soldiers are here to rescue the princess.

Idiot.

Sousuke, hurry. They have reinforcements.

I'll retireve her within 15 seconds.

What are you going to do to me?

Take you home.

What's your name?

Tell me.

Sagara... Sousuke Sagara.

Hey, you.

If you were using the old M6,

you'd be buried under the permafrost now.

Did you know?

He used the M9 to hold the enemy's Hind helicopter.

Hind helicopter?

Well...

With M9's specs, it's not impossible...

Oh no! The helicopter is crashing towards the pretty girl!

A huge robot blocked the helicopter,

teared it apart and throw it towards the wilderness...

Lt Commander Kalinin is looking for you.

If you have any complains, speak to him directly.

Sousuke, you too.

Understood.

Don't pull such a long face.

You already look idiotic to begin with.

How dare you?

I made it to "The Tag" as cover model, you know?

An arrow through your heart. Pew!

Idiot.

That bitch!

Some day I'll have you sinking your nails into my back...

What did you say about me?

I said you're a trusted officer.

Come in.

Staff Sergeant Melissa Mao,

Sergeant Kurz Weber,

Sergeant Sousuke Sagara, reporting for duty!

I have a mission for you.

Kaname Chidori?

She'll definitely be a fine lady when she grows up.

This photo was taken four years ago.

She is now 16 years old.

What about the up-to-date photo?

It's highly likely the KGB and a few unidentified groups are planning to kidnap her.

You'll have to protect her...

...without alerting the Japanese government as well as herself.

-With only the three of you. -Only three of us? That's harsh.

That's why I chose you.

-Permission to use Class B equipments. -Granted.

One M9 with minimum armament.

Two external condensers.

This is not an impossible task.

First is to forge fake documents and IDs.

Get the camera!

Documents? Photo?

Lt Commander, what type of documents?

Isn't it obvious?

Transfer applications.

What's all these?

We rummaged the submarine for anything that a Japanese student would have.

I see. What is this?

A condom.

I know.

But why would a high-schooler use this?

Don't look sideways.

Smile, Sousuke.

Don't act like you're innocent.

You pervert.

What are you talking about?

I've used this a couple of times.

Wow!

When you're lost in a jungle, you can use this to store water.

You can store one whole liter of water.

Look here, Mithril.

Is it okay if you use your real name?

It's not like that country would have records of my family.

No problem.

Well, that's true.

Will it really be alright?

I'll do my best.

Tessa was worried.

Is that so?

I'm not surprised. This is an important mission, after all.

That's not it.

We're lifting off.

Good morning, Kaname, you're late!

Our "Angel" has low blood pressure.

It's tough for her to wake up in the morning.

What?

Hearing a high-school girl in the shower right in the morning...

Idiot! Get moving!

Checking voice prints.

Please read out your name, ranking and identification number.

Sergeant Kurz Weber, B-3127.

Sergeant Kurz, confirmed.

0750, "Angel" left home for school.

Okay.

Hatch, lock.

Change to Mode 4.

Bilateral Angle 3.5.

Roger, RUM Mode 4.

BMSA 3.5, complete.

Initiate ECS stealth mode.

ECS activated.

Those uniforms are so pretty!

Idiot.

Sousuke!

"Successful Philosophy of A Rabbi - A History".

"Living Like Zhuge Liang".

"The Dolphins' Warning, Goodbye Fish".

You have weird taste.

You may go.

Open the bag.

Good morning!

Kaname!

Good morning!

Kyoko...

You idiot!

What's with that guy from yesterday?

Saying his dad's a designer,

or his friend is playing in the J League.

Who cares about that?

What's with that guy?

Can't he talk about topics that are beneficial to both of us?

-Wait! -Like the lifetime of Zhuge Liang,

or the effective use of combustible ice.

I suppose.

What do you mean "I suppose"?

You're the one who introduced that guy to me.

That's because he asked me to.

If someone asked you to kidnap me and sell me abroad,

will you help him?

I guess so.

I've had it with this girl.

First day of attending this school...

I'm confiscating this toy.

No, that is not a toy.

It uses highly lethal expanding bullets.

It's very dangerous.

-A military otaku. Disgusting. -Please don't touch the trigger.

-Fine, I understand. -I wonder...

My idol...

Everyone, be silent.

I'll introduce your new classmates.

Military otaku. Bang!

Sagara, introduce yourself.

I'm Sergeant Sousuke Sagara.

Sarge... Saga Kugensou?

No.

It's something like "Hashiba Chikuzen no Kami Hideyoshi".

By "sergeant", does he mean a military sergeant?

Silence.

Let him finish.

Also, Sagara, stop kidding.

I'm sorry.

I'm Sousuke Sagara.

Sorry about earlier. Please forget about "sergeant".

Over.

Sing a song for us!

That's all?

Yes, that's all!

Any questions?

-Me! Sagara, where did you come from? -Okay.

Afghanistan,

Lebanon,

Cambodia,

Iraq,

Colombia.

Looks like you've spent quite some time in foreign countries.

What's your hobby?

You must like model gun.

No, I like fishing and reading.

What books do you read?

It's mostly about tech and trade magazines.

I've read most of Jane's publications.

I think Soldier of Fortune magazine is an interesting read,

I'm also ordering Harris Publications' Arm Slave Monthly.

Oh right, I've also read the Japanese magazine AS Fan.

The quality is much better than I thought,

so I'm deeply impressed.

That's a good magazine.

Lately, I'm more interested in publications about the Navy,

I've bought about 10 magazines published by the Naval Institute Press.

Before I sleep...

Please forget about it.

That guy is definitely weird.

He keeps talking about those crazy stuff.

He's walking around the classroom and hallway during recess.

-Is that so? -Yes.

Just seeing guys like him who can't sit tight...

...gets on my nerve.

Then don't look at him.

I'm not looking at that military otaku.

Also...

Sometimes our gaze met,

and he's been looking at me.

Although he'll act like it's a coincidence and avert his gaze,

but it's plain as day.

That's disgusting.

Well, Kaname is pretty, after all.

Thank you.

But it's not that.

He has the eyes of a weirdo.

It feels like you're keep talking bad about him.

Really?

Yeah, do you care about him so much?

Of course not!

Fine, let's stop talking about this.

Let's go.

Everyone, duck!

Pervert! Don't turn around!

It hurts!

Kaname, are you alright?

Look! I got a scratch.

Sorry about treating you so harshly.

But I'm not going to hurt you nor your friends.

Then what do you want?

I can't tell you.

You have no right to know.

Right, you say?

What do you mean no right?

I can't tell you. Sorry.

Sagara, why are you here?

In my previous school, I've joined the same club as you.

I must say I was very active.

I'm confident with my stamina.

You'll have nothing to lose if you let me join the club.

Well?

Girls' Softball Club.

I'm exhausted.

Kaname received a phone call.

I see.

Yeah, that transfer student.

Shut up!

What's this?

A folding chair.

I can tell just by looking at it.

The key hole is steered towards the elbow side.

She's pretty good.

Thanks to this, buying ticket at the Sengawa Station took some effort.

Yeah, it's a weird guy.

But...

Oh?

Even though he's a little...

No, he's very weird.

But he's pretty interesting.

She said you're interesting.

I don't understand.

It's better than being boring.

That aside, the impression she gave off in school is different.

She was scarier and more aggressive in school.

He's pretty interesting.

Chidori doesn't seem to hate me, that's a surprise.

Sousuke, you look happy.

Is that so?

It seems he's struggling.

I think the experience should be just right for him.

You're saying this is good experience for him?

His weapon was confiscated.

Getting beaten by his target and civilians.

Returning to the safe house with his hands cuffed. These are good experiences?

Captain, this is within the parameter of the mission.

All right then.

Staff Sergeant Mao and Sergeant Weber is with him, after all.

Sheesh!

I told you not to make a scene in the hallway.

I've never had a student like you, causing so much trouble right after your transfer!

I'm terribly sorry.

On top of that,

you can't bring such toys to school!

I gave you a long lecture yesterday, have you forgotten it?

No, that is not a toy.

No excuses!

Understood!

Is someone really trying to abduct her?

Taking an optimistic view is dangerous.

That's why you keep getting hurt pointlessly.

I've treated your wound.

Ouch!

Kaname looks like a normal girl.

Even though she is a pretty girl,

compared to us,

she leads a normal life.

Working as a mercenary during teenage years, that's abnormal.

What would KGB stand to gain...

...by kidnapping an ordinary high-school girl?

As expected of KGB's branch director.

You're great at handling people.

That's an AS from Mithril.

Your forces won't be able to handle them.

Mithril?

A secretive mercenary group.

The would destroy drug manufacturing plant,

annihilate terrorists' training camps,

interfere with the smuggling of nuclear weapons.

They're like some kind of vigilante.

So they are the one who foiled my plan?

They must have thought that they must interfere.

If your research succeed, the power balance of the world will reverse instantly.

It will also be harder to acquire test subjects.

Are you trying to raise the price again?

I am a businessman, after all.

Stop pushing your luck!

We can easily find your replacement...

Well then, let's continue with business.

We're talking about acquiring Whispered test subjects, right?

I feel like abducting this girl.

What do you think?

Looks cute, right?

We should settle the field trip's responsibilities soon.

Guys! Are you listening?

We are.

Let's settle this and go home.

Kaname, you can do it!

Thank you.

I knew you guys would be acting like this, so...

I've prepared everything in advance!

I saw you've been carrying the notebook and moving around during recess.

Yup.

You're so great!

Yup.

A shining model of class committee!

Yup.

Takata and Tanabe will take care of food.

-Okay. -Fine.

Kaneda and Uchida will take care of the luggage.

-It's me after all. -Me too?

Mori and Ukai will liaise with everyone.

-Okay! -Me?

Sakamoto and Kudo will take care of necessary procedures.

-Okay. -Alright!

As for cleaning up the trash...

Since no one wants to do it...

Sousuke Sagara.

Sagara, what's wrong?

I don't recall I've promised to do that.

Our school has a rule, the transfer student is responsible for cleaning up the trash.

Is that so? Very well.

It was so funny looking at Sagara then.

Looking at his face, he truly believed it.

"Transfer student is responsible for cleaning up the trash".

But don't you think that's a little harsh on him?

Yeah, it doesn't feel like something Kaname would do.

What's wrong with that?

She's chatting with her friends in a burger shop.

She's not sitting by the window.

The possibility of getting attacked from the outside is slim.

Don't be so nervous.

You should relax, or else...

I think I'm pretty relaxed right now.

Fine.

I found a suspicious person.

His briefcase is on the floor, and he keeps looking at his watch.

Same as the scenario described in the anti-terrorism manual about time bomb attack.

Bomb?

He stood up.

Maybe he noticed me.

That's why...

Ah!

Could it be?

Sheesh.

Crap!

Sagara?

What's wrong?

Sousuke, what happened?

Hey!

Hey, you forgot something!

Kaname! Sagara!

Huh?

Sagara?

Why are you here?

What a coincidence.

Are you both okay?

I'm fine.

What about you?

I'm fine, too.

Thank goodness.

I'm moved.

You risked your life to save a girl.

You're so cool!

I just did what I should do.

Besides, it's pure coincidence that I was here.

We know, we know.

Sagara!

You pervert!

Are you having grudges against me?

Chidori?

What a coincidence.

Coincidence? No one in their right mind would say that!

Why are you following me?

Me? Following you?

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Maybe you're a little too narcissist.

If I'm too narcissist, why do I feel irked by this?

If you have something to say, just spit it out!

I told you.

It's all coincidences.

So you insist these are all coincidences, huh?

Yes, it's all coincidences.

Very well.

Crap!

Bye bye, pervert.

Sagara.

Sagara!

Sagara!

Sagara...

Are you all right?

Yes.

I'm fine.

What do you mean "fine"?

What the hell were you thinking?

I suddenly want to get off here.

It doesn't concern you.

After all that, you still insist it's a coincidence?

It's all coincidences.

Is it a coincidence that you're sitting here?

Yes.

Sheesh, I give up.

-Sagara. -What is it?

I'm won't be angry at you.

Can you at least tell me the reason?

What reason?

I'm simply here by pure chance.

Fine. Let's just pretend it is a coincidence.

Can I ask my classmate who's here by pure chance a question?

What is it?

You've been in foreign countries for quite some time, right?

Is your previous school similar to our school?

Yes, I lead a peaceful life everyday.

But you have to part with your friends, you must feel lonely.

Nope. We get in touch via phones and letters.

Technically, I didn't part with them.

What a strange way to answer that.

What about your girl?

Girl?

Like a girlfriend or lover.

I don't know anyone that would fall into this category.

Is that so?

In the words of my colleague... no, friend,

"Even if your search leads you to the frozen tundra,"

"you'll never find a girl that's willing to become your girlfriend."

I'm not sure what he meant.

That guy sure is funny!

Do you know what he means?

Yup.

That's because you're a weird guy.

Weird?

Yup, super weird.

But then...

Maybe you possess a rare personality.

You might find a good person who'd understand you.

Good person...

Is that so?

I'll remember that you're a good person.

Sheesh.

Don't just believe everything people said.

Is that so? Then I'll forget about it.

You're really weird.

So weird!

You're definitely weird.

Field trip?

What a weird school.

They're having a field trip in this tumultuous time.

We have new Intel on the Whispered.

This is the state of circulation of the rare medicine within the USSR.

It seems they're concentrated at the Khabarovsk Institute.

I guess we can't hack into it remotely.

We can only use physical means to impede their research.

Physical means?

I think cruise missile is an appropriate mean.

Very well.

But we'll commence attack in the midnight on off days.

Please gather information with satellite and try to avoid any casualties.

Understood.

Next, about Arbalest...

I'm sorry!

Um... This is the first page, that is...

Thank you.

I'm sorry to trouble even you, Mardukas.

It's alright. Don't take this to heart.

Is it this document?

Um... Seven Commandments of Trash Collection?

Not that.

Trash Collection?

3rd commandment, use translucent bag for the trash.

4th Commandment, the bags had to be separated according to the classes.

5th commandment, don't cause trouble to the hotel staff.

6th commandment, always pay attention to cleanliness.

7th commandment, if you have trouble, seek the class committee's help.

Kaname.

Are you going to buy a new swimsuit for it?

Of course!

Going to Okinawa in school's swimsuit is no fun!

Is that so?

Hi, Japanese pretty girls!

I came here from a far away country.

This is troublesome, I'm lost.

Would you mind showing me the way?

I'm a lost kitty.

Please, pretty girls!

That...

Flippant guy!

Final check of Tomahawk's input data.

Open the first launch pod.

Opening the first launch pod.

Launch the first pod.

I'm back.

Oh, gloomy Sergeant, you're awake.

You drank liquor during a mission?

I can't help it.

I planned to have just one drink.

But Kyoko kept urging me to drink more.

What?

Kaname's friend, Kyoko Tokiwa?

Oh, Mao, you're awake as well?

If you stayed up late, your skin will get wrinkled.

Sheesh, hitting on the target is unheard of.

Maybe I should just give you one shot and be done with you.

The worst I'll get is to write a report.

One shot?

Are you sexually harassing me?

This is a secret mission.

Why would you mingle with them?

Are you stupid?

After getting close to her, I can stay near her,

it will be much easier to protect and keep a watch on her.

Emotions can affect your judgment.

In order to keep a cool head...

We even talked about you.

"An interesting guy just transferred to our school."

What did she say?

You want to know?

Not really.

No, this is a mission.

Let me hear it.

Say "please tell me, sir".

I'm teasing you, don't make such a face.

Do you want to eat this?

Sousuke, Kurz, we have trouble.

2021, found a suspicious person on the balcony.

We start monitoring him.

What? Just one person?

He may have accomplices nearby.

Let's stop him first.

Uruz 6, go to the building across the apartment.

Uruz 7, suppress him.

Give me 120 seconds.

I'll be standing by on M9.

Uruz 6 to all units, I'm in position.

I didn't find any other suspicious person.

Maybe he really is alone.

Don't let you guard down, especially your rear.

Idiot, who do you think I am?

Uruz 7, from I gathered from the microphone,

she's currently having a bath in the bathroom.

Solve this before she comes out.

Remember, don't kill him.

Uruz 7, understood.

It's over.

Don't make any sound.

That's good.

You should cherish your life.

Uruz 6 to Uruz 7.

Look at the item he's holding.

It's an underwear.

Ah, a beautiful pure white underwear.

Over and out.

We're retreating.

Take care of it however you see fit.

Sheesh, what a waste of time.

You can speak now.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Speak softer.

I'm sorry, please don't arrest me.

I'm not a cop.

But, you need to come clean.

Thank you very much... Huh?

You're Sagara.

You're mistaken.

Huh? But...

You're mistaken.

You're Shinji Kazama, right?

What are you doing here?

As you can see, I'm here to steal underwear.

You, too?

No, I'm here by pure chance.

Is that so?

Why would you steal her underwear?

It's not me who want it.

The seniors asked me to steal it.

Seniors?

The camera club's senior.

They took all my negative films.

They'll only return them if I steal Chidori's underwear.

So you were coerced into it?

They're not that bad.

They said I lack the guts to shoot at close range.

They say this is also a part of training for me.

What nonsense.

Kaname Chidori is the No 1 girl you don't want to be your girlfriend,

so they say it's just right for me to test my guts.

I guess I understand now,

but what you're doing will trouble her.

Yes, but I want those negatives back.

Those are photos of Arm Slave I took from military bases all across Japan.

Sagara, you like these photos too, right?

Well, I won't call it "like"...

I even have photos of marines' M6 from Okinawa.

-What? That's type A2 right? -Yup!

-The latest M9 has much better equipments. -Those two really click.

-The start of a beautiful friendship? -And then there's the Bofors 40 mm rifle...

The depth of your knowledge is impressive.

I can't believe you're a mere civilian.

You spoke too highly of me.

Your knowledge is impressive, too.

No, mine is not that...

What are you doing?

Chidori, what a coincidence.

We have a hit.

Begin assessing the damage.

Primary target is destroyed.

There appears to be a massive fire on site.

She swung at me with full force.

Kazama tried to escape,

but he fell down into a bush.

He fell from the fourth floor?

It's a miracle he's still alive.

I was in danger, too.

Even though I managed to escape,

if I were killed by the target I should protect, I wonder what will Lt Commander think.

Well, I can imagine.

He'll sign the list of your possession,

then he'll immediately move on to the next mission.

At most, he'll occasionally think of you and sigh.

I think she completely hates me now.

Definitely.

We have an order from De Danaan.

Mission complete, you no longer need to guard Kaname Chidori.

Oh?

What's the meaning of this?

They've destroyed the headquarter of the group wanting to abduct her.

So we can relax for now.

We no longer have any reason to follow Kaname around.

Sheesh, we were getting along well, now we have to leave them?

It was a short time together.

We can take a week off straight away.

Really? Great!

But Uruz 7 still have to attend the field trip.

What?

We've already paid for the field trip, enjoy it as much as you can.

Looks like an order from Lt Commander.

But...

Just go.

Sousuke, Kaname is safe now.

Forget about the mission, enjoy the life of an ordinary high-school teenager.

Very well, we should experience as much as possible.

Hurry up!

Move!

Chidori, I have a question.

You there! Don't dilly-dally!

Should we collect the trash before the plane lands or after?

I'm busy!

Please don't talk to me!

It can't be helped.

You were holding her underwear and chatting on her balcony,

anyone would be mad at you.

What's wrong?

You look super mad.

I look perfectly normal.

It's huge!

This is my first time boarding a large plane.

-I'm sure it's tough. -Huh?

With so many high-schooler on board, it must be tiring.

It's not that tiring.

We might as well eject them at 8000 meters altitude,

then we'll have a calm and comfortable trip.

Right?

Huh?

I'm just kidding.

-This is your first time boarding a plane? -Yup!

This is flight JNA903 disembarking from the Haneda airport at 09:55, heading towards Naha.

Hey, stewardess, would you like to join a singles mixer?

This is the marines' M6 I told you earlier.

Amazing! We're really flying!

Kaname! Come and see!

Okay.

Huh?

What is wrong?

You've been acting weird since yesterday.

What happened?

Um... Nothing.

Something to do with Sagara?

What are you talking about all of a sudden?

Of course not!

Fine, let's stop talking about this.

Hey, the plane is tilting.

It's nothing, don't worry about it.

Yeah.

But it's strange.

The weather's great.

Sagara, look at that!

It's the United Nations' F16!

Why is it flying at this location?

Don't tell anyone yet.

Okay.

Kaname.

What?

Okinawa is surrounded by sea, right?

Obviously.

But all I've been seeing are hills.

It's strange.

Let's ask the stewardess.

Now that I think about it, she rarely came over here.

Something's wrong.

We're not at Okinawa.

We're not even in Japan right now.

That seems to be the case.

Where is this place?

It's not Okinawa.

Look at that tank!

It's T-54!

It's an old tank from 50 years ago.

Suddenly there's a modern RK-92.

Even though they were both made by the Soviet, but there's a big gap in terms of technology.

Passengers.

I've relieved the Captain of his duty, and is now in charge of the plane.

Due to unavoidable reasons,

we're forced to land at the air force base of Khanka Autonomous Prefecture.

What?

-I wasn't informed! -Senior, restrain yourself!

Teacher, you should be more alert.

The political situation here is tricky.

You'll have to stay at this thrilling area as our hostage.

Please look out of the window.

It seems they've prepared a welcome party for you.

But,

if you try to escape or do anything suspicious,

we'll not hesitate to kill everyone on board.

We're totally blindsided.

We tried to prevent something like this by destroying the enemy's base...

It seems whoever did this is not with the KGB.

It also doesn't seem like Khanka's doing.

Yes.

Both sides were instigated by an unknown force.

In order to kidnap just one person,

not only did they took 400 people as hostage,

but they also chose a place that's difficult to rescue them by political means.

Hijacking a plane is a common terrorist tactics,

yet this is ingenious.

Well played.

Huh?

It's nothing.

Lt Commander,

how high are the odds for them to free the hostages safely?

Excluding Chidori, right?

Yes, as long as we don't act rashly,

the 400 people other than Chidori might be safe.

It's true the Khanka probably wouldn't want to further escalate the situation.

Having hundreds of Japanese died on their lands won't benefit them.

Right?

We should use diplomatic means to rescue the hostages,

then we'll locate and rescue Chidori later.

It's theoretically correct, but...

For now,

let's wait and see.

Very well, we've still got time.

Besides, the poison is already within the enemy's ranks.

Oh?

True.

You over there.

I'm talking about you,

long-haired beautiful lady.

What is it?

I'd like to make a video for the media.

I want you to come with me.

I'm sure you'll look great on video.

I'm not that pretty.

As you can see, I'm just a poor little girl.

I'll only make the audience uncomfortable.

Just come with us.

Don't be shy.

Uh, wait...

Let me go! I said I don't want to.

Why did you pick me?

Kaname!

Wait! What are you doing to my student?

Don't worry, I'll return her real soon.

No, I won't allow it.

If you want to pick someone, pick me!

There's no point is choosing you.

This is for the media...

I won't accept such excuses!

Scumbag!

I can't believe people like you exist.

You would hijack a plane and use children for your own gain!

No matter your reason, god will never...

Sheesh, you sure are annoying.

What are you...

Hey... Stop it...

Sorry.

You're hurting me!

-Gauron -Hm?

It's time.

Hurry up.

Let's go.

We no longer need these people.

Let me go, I can walk on my own.

Teacher...

Hurry up!

Kaname!

-Teacher! -Senior!

We need doctor!

I did a stupid thing.

I'm Sergeant Sagara, B-3128, Uruz 7.

Sagara, are you all right?

Affirmative, Captain.

That's good.

Sergeant Sagara, report your situation.

It seems they plan to kill all the passengers to cover the fact that they kidnapped Chidori.

It's extremely difficult to disarm the bomb.

I'm woefully under-equipped to deal with it.

Understood, leave that to us.

Understood.

Sergeant.

Currently the safety of the passengers is our priority, rescuing Chidori is secondary to that.

Understood.

Lt Commander.

What is it?

The leader of the hijackers...

...is Gauron.

When will we have the results?

Tomorrow morning at the earliest.

That's too long, can't you shorten the time?

Even after we drugged her, the effect will only kick in 6 hours later.

Then make haste.

Or else I'll kill you too.

Don't rush me!

You guys have no idea about the nature and importance of a Whispered.

I know.

What are you saying? You even brought Codarl here.

That's just a precaution, in case the people of this country betrayed us.

You're surprisingly cowardly.

Don't get carried away.

Just shut up and get to work.

He has assassinated over 30 VVIPs.

Exploded two commercial air planes.

He's a dangerous man.

What a cruel guy.

He never plan to release the hostages.

Yes.

Looks like we'll need to teach that Gauron an expensive lesson.

Yes.

We must move swiftly.

Sorry, we're late.

Even though we've urged the taxi driver to speed up.

We, Tuatha De Danaan, will carry out the following rescue plan.

Air support unit will spearhead the way before the AS unit of six.

We'll go by the order of attack helicopters, transport helicopters and VTOL.

The biggest problem is the large bomb.

We speculate the bomb can be detonated remotely.

We'll have to disorient the terrorists with one wave of attack,

then disarm the bomb before they regain control and detonate it.

These two transporter jets will land right after we launch the attack.

Rescue all passengers on the plane within 5 minutes and take off.

Only 5 minutes?

That's harsh.

If we need to protect that huge plane,

even 5 minutes is too much.

What if one of the transport jet was destroyed?

Try to rescue as many hostages as possible with transport helicopters.

If necessary, you can abandon AS,

but you must thoroughly destroy the AS.

This is of higher priority than protecting your lives.

Of all the people in the world,

we're the only one we can pull this off.

I look forward to the mission's success.

Is it this?

Don't be anxious.

Any contact from Sergeant Sagara?

None yet.

I hope he returns safely.

After all, these are not your usual baddies.

If I may,

as far as I know, the man's emotion has never clouded his judgment.

Damn it.

What's wrong?

Why is a shot fired?

I don't know. Was it from the inside?

-Let's check it out. -Okay.

Only idiotic amateurs would rush out now.

But I'm not like that.

Would it be the same this time?

I've already told him the priority of the mission.

He's a professional among professionals.

What happened?

I had a little trouble.

I just want to give the kid a shot.

You don't have to pull out the gun...

Hurry up and pin the girl down.

What you're doing?

Stop...

Chidori, are you alright?

Sagara!

Who are you?

I'm the one asking questions.

Tell me, what are these equipments?

Why did you kidnap her?

You expect me to tell you...

Stop it! I'll tell you!

These devices are designed to investigate if she's a true Whispered.

Whispered?

What's that?

I wonder if that boring war maniac is all right?

You don't have to worry about Sousuke.

Even if he runs a full marathon on a mine field, he'd still survive.

Even with those opponents...

I'm not talking about that.

I think he might have gotten intimate with Kaname among all the chaos.

What are you talking about?

Rescuing the passengers is of higher priority than rescuing Chidori.

I wonder...

If I saw Kaname in trouble,

I'd forget about the mission and save her.

Sousuke is different from you.

He's not stupid enough to ignore the his priority and take risk.

Let's go.

Wait a minute.

I can't leave in these clothes.

Forget it, we don't have time.

What? No way!

Where are you touching?

Get away, pervert!

You misunderstood. Stop it!

Teacher, are you alright?

I'm sorry.

I was here, yet I let them took Chidori away.

Do you know where's Sagara?

I haven't seen him since...

We don't know!

We don't have time for him!

Sorry about that.

Kaname...

Hurry up and get in.

Keep your head down.

What the hell is going on?

Who are you?

Where are you going?

What do you plan to do next?

Explain yourself!

Actually, ever since I transferred into your school, I've been following you.

I know that!

I am asking for the reason!

All I know is that...

...there's something special about you,

and that some intelligence agency is trying to abduct you for human experiment.

Intelligence agency?

Human experiment?

Yes.

To prevent this,

Mithril has sent soldiers to protect you.

I'm one of them.

Soldiers? Mithril?

Yes, I'm a sergeant of the Mithril, Sousuke Sagara.

Call sign Uruz 7.

Identification number B-3128.

Sagara, I understand you're a hard core military otaku,

but...

Get down.

Why?

We're crashing into it.

I thought I was gonna die.

Get out, enemies will be onto us in no time.

These are Arm Slaves?

RK-92 "Savage".

Do you plan to...

Wait! What are you thinking?

No matter how hard core of a military otaku you are...

I said stop!

A layman could never operate a real robot!

Layman?

Huh?

I'm not a layman.

I'm a specialist.

Locking cockpit.

Begin tuning the master frame.

Main generator, ignited.

Main condenser charging.

All joints locked. Forcing unlock.

Hurry up, you piece of Russian trash!

Combat maneuver, active.

Huh?

It can't be...

That's...

That's Sousuke Sagara?

What happened?

Intruders!

It seems they stole an AS.

Chidori, get on, we need to escape the base.

I need to sit on this?

Hurry up.

Hang on tight, Chidori.

Wait, what about the others?

We can't just escape on our own!

We have to take care of ourselves first.

My comrades will find a way to rescue them.

Comrades?

It's the rescue team.

Calling Uruz 2.

We're 30 seconds away from launch.

Uruz 2 understood.

You heard that, Uruz 6?

Got it.

I'll launch 10 seconds after you.

Let's go retrieve Sousuke's body.

Idiot!

Don t speak such nonsense!

Lets' go!

Let the battle commence.

Five minutes, huh?

Looks like it's going to be a long five minutes.

Just hold on a little longer,

at least until we lose the enemy.

The sensor didn't detect anything.

Where is it?

It's hot!

A grenade?

Crap!

Chidori!

A dud grenade?

So it was a distraction!

Sagara!

Don't come near, get back!

You're that student from the plane?

Can't believe an agent is disguised as a high-school student,

even I was fooled.

This is a wonderful.

You're Kashim?

I didn't notice.

I didn't expect you to join the Mithril.

How's Lt Kalinin?

Is that coward alive and well?

Why are you still alive?

I once had a serious injury, so a reinforced titanium plate was inserted into my skull.

Thanks to the shallow angle of the shot, I escaped with my life.

But for us to meet each other again under such circumstances,

this is great. This is wonderful!

There's so much I want to talk to you about, but we're running out of time.

I have a job to do. I need to experiment with that girl's brain.

Something like treasure hunting.

Treasure hunting?

That girl has knowledge of Black Technology hidden in her brain.

Application of Lambda driver's theory, for one.

If we acquired the technology, even nuclear weapons will become worthless.

It seems you're totally in the dark.

But I've said enough.

So long.

Stop!

Uruz 6, landed successfully.

Uruz 7 and "Angel" are here as well.

Kurz!

Kurz?

Could it be?

That's right, it's me, Kurz Weber.

Kaname, are you doing well?

Just who are you guys?

What's that?

It seems they made it in time.

Sousuke!

Bring Kaname back to the base.

Transport jets will land shortly.

They'll stay for 5 minutes.

Leave the rest to me.

I'll meet up with you after I'm done.

Understood!

Watch out that Silver AS.

Both the AS and its pilot are no pushovers.

What's going on?

There have been so many explosions.

Incredible! This is like the East Fuji Maneuver Area!

No, this is the real deal!

I'm excited!

Everyone, stay clear of the window!

Found it.

Please calm down!

We're the United Nations' rescue team.

We won't leave anyone behind.

Please do not panic!

Calmly follow our lead!

Hang on!

I'm all right.

Don't be afraid. Run!

Got you!

He sure knows how to slip away.

It's been two minutes since we engaged each other.

The enemy has yet to fire a single bullet.

Does that mean he only has melee weapons left?

Or maybe he doesn't think I'm a threat?

Damn it! He's toying with me!

Run!

One of my students was taken away and has yet to return!

Please allow me to search for her!

Hey, the teacher over there, Kaname will be taking another jet.

Another jet?

How did you know my student's name?

Hurry up and board the jet!

Wait!

Sagara is missing as well!

Uruz 6, hurry up!

We're running out of time.

Sorry, I'm facing a tricky opponent.

Maybe I should use a feint.

He fell for it!

Take this!

Uruz 6, what's taking you so long?

Hurry up and bring Sousuke and Kaname back here.

Uruz 6, answer me!

Kurz, stop joking around at a time like this!

Don't make me mad!

It's hot in here.

Watch where your hand is!

I wonder if Kaname is alright?

They say she'll take another jet.

Kazama, don't cry.

I know you're worried about Sagara...

No, I'm crying because I'm happy.

I saw real M9 combat up close,

Even if I was killed by stray bullets, I'd have no qualms!

The party's over.

Enemy's main forces are closing in on the position.

Wait.

Uruz 6, Kurz still hasn't contacted us.

It's the same for Sousuke and the girl.

This is Tiwaz 12.

I found a wrecked M9 on the north side of the river.

I presume it's Uruz 6's AS.

What?

Is its pilot alright?

The smoke is too thick, I can't confirm the pilot's safety.

Search for them!

I would love to do that,

but we don't have the time to search for Kurz and Sousuke.

Just give me one minute...

Searching for them is strictly forbidden.

Retreat immediately.

Lt Commander!

Their reinforcements have crossed the bridge.

Their fighters are headed this way too.

We'll get annihilated if we stay for another minute.

Tiwaz 12.

Shoot all your remaining missiles at the M9 wreckage.

Don't leave even a single screw to the enemy.

Tiwaz 12, understood.

Don't...

Calling Uruz 2.

Get aboard the transport helicopter immediately.

Do you copy?

Uruz 2, understood.

Useless metal scrap.

I merely used it once and it malfunctioned.

Kalinin?

So that bastard is here as well.

Speaking.

It's me.

The fire rescue team said something weird.

What is it?

They say they saw two people near the western fence.

A man and a young woman,

they both seem to be running.

Kashim.

Sagara, are you really alright?

I don't feel safe,

but we have no choice but to escape from that base.

I'm not talking about that.

It's raining.

Let's rest for a while.

Alright.

Are you in pain?

There should be a small case inside my jacket's pocket.

Pass that to me.

You mean this?

Who are these people?

They were my comrades.

Were?

Sagara, that wound...

I was lucky.

It didn't hit any organs or artery veins.

Doesn't look like it will affect the mission.

Mission?

Let's go, the enemy will be after us.

What's wrong?

Hurry up, the enemy...

Don't come any closer!

Are you scared of me?

Huh?

It's a normal reaction.

From your point of view, no doubt I'm...

But the only thing on my mind right now is to get you home safely.

I can't guarantee I'll be able to help you escape.

But, would you believe me?

Don't come over here!

Kurz!

Hey, you're slow.

Staff Sergeant Mao.

-You should be standing by at the hangar. -I beg of you!

Just give me two... no, one hour!

I'll bring Sousuke and Kurz back here within an hour.

You plan to put a 5 billion dollars submarine and 250 crew members...

...under danger for a whole hour?

They are my subordinates!

I'm responsible for them!

It's raining outside.

ECS stealth mode won't work as intended.

There's no feasible way to search for them.

I know this is reckless, but...

Only commanding officers may enter the area beyond this door.

You're always like this.

Why are you always this calm?

Because I have to.

You're here to ask how long we can stay here, right?

We can't wait any longer.

Enemy's armed patrol boats are approaching us.

You're right.

But I want to rescue them.

Yes, Sergeant Weber could have survived as well.

If I managed to emerge to the surface for a few minutes,

can you enact a rescue plan?

Is that possible?

It would be impossible for a normal submarine.

If my hunch is correct,

we might need to use that.

That?

ARX-7, Arbalest.

So it was that silver AS.

Yeah, I'm confused about what happened.

I lured him into close range and shot him with a 57mm rifle.

I thought I had him, but instead it was me that got crushed.

Did he use directional mines?

No, I don't think it's that.

It feels like I was hit by an invisible hammer.

Kurz!

That's enough, stop talking.

Once we crossed this area, we should reach the coast.

Cross this area?

If we move into this area with little covers...

Yeah, they have a good chance of finding us.

So, what should we do?

-Chidori. -What?

I've been thinking on our way here.

There are still quite some distance from here to the coast.

It's impossible to escape with all three of us.

Huh?

So Kurz and I will stay here,

make a scene and attract enemy's attention.

We'll try to buy you as much time as possible.

So you're saying...

Take this radio transceiver with you.

Although it has a limited range of communication,

but if my comrades are nearby, they'll contact you.

You want me to escape alone?

Don't take this to heart.

Our job is to protect you.

You have the right to survive.

Go.

I don't want to!

Chidori?

I said I don't want to do it.

You truly are an idiot, Sagara.

Are you having some stupid thoughts like "It's okay if I die"?

Do you think it's cool of you to do this?

You didn't think of my feelings at all, you're merely satisfying your ego!

Even if I was saved by a somber military otaku like you,

I won't feel happy at all!

Do you understand?

It seems you still don't understand.

I mean, why don't you think of a way where everyone can escape unharmed?

Don't give up so easily!

There is no other way.

Just think of a way!

For example, we can set fire to this area,

then escape during the confusion.

There must be some way!

Chidori, listen to me.

I'm an expert.

I've considered various scenarios,

and chose the best possible course of action.

How many time do I have to say it?

I told you I don't want to!

No! You have to escape on your own!

Are you going to shoot me if I say no?

Yes.

It's better if you die here than fallen into the enemy's hand and getting crippled.

Sagara, you asked me to believe you just now, right?

I believe in you.

Believe that as long as you're by my side, I can endure this.

No matter what injuries I face,

even if I feel like I was going to die,

I can definitely endure it.

So, please.

Don't say such lonely words.

Let's go back together, Sagara.

Chidori.

Sagara.

Kurz?

You're awake?

Sousuke, you lost.

She said she doesn't want to do it.

-Your plan is vetoed. -But...

I actually support Kaname's plan.

Starting a jungle fire is a good idea.

It seems the rain has stopped, too.

Don't be stupid.

It will only attract the enemy to our location.

It's too dangerous!

But maybe your comrades have planes in this area,

they may be able to find us from the sky.

This area is under the enemy's control! It's impossible!

Wait.

From the sky?

It's now 0248...

What's the matter?

Before the mission, they showed us satellite photos.

They're photos of that base.

The time was yesterday's... 1530.

Reconnaissance satellite!

Kaname, you're fantastic!

What do you mean?

A reconnaissance satellite will pass through the same area approximately every 12 hours.

So in about 40 minutes, it will be on top of us.

But, if the clouds linger until then,

it will be difficult to locate us via satellite.

The odds are not in our favor, but...

It's worth a try, right?

Affirmative.

Where are you going?

I'll go get some oil.

Using lighter's oil will only cause a small fire.

Very well. Don't do anything...

No, we're already being reckless.

Are you going alone?

Yes. You stay here.

Sagara!

Promise me that you'll return.

Okay, I promise you.

I'll definitely return.

So you don't know?

We only received orders from our superiors to protect you.

We're just following orders.

They didn't tell us anything as to why they want you.

Is that so?

What did they do to you?

I don't really know.

They gave me some weird drug, saying it's nutritional supplement.

Plus they asked me to look at some mysterious video.

Video?

It shows a lot of terms alternatively.

Like the base materials for buffer plate,

or the reactant for palladium reactor.

The ECS stealth mode is essentially incomplete.

If we keep on increasing the loadout of laser screen's polarization unit,

it will release a lot of ozone...

How did you know these terms?

Huh?

What did I say?

You mentioned the name of AS' parts and the weakness of ECS.

Only military personnel should know these.

Even so...

Where did you acquire these knowledge?

I don't know.

I shouldn't know these terms,

but why did I...

I knew it before I was born.

Yes, these knowledge are known as the black technology.

Kaname!

Are you alright?

What was I doing?

I was acting like a lunatic.

Kaname, listen.

Don't think about it anymore.

Just forget everything that happened...

Are you alright?

Are you in pain?

I'm ashamed.

I couldn't move my body at a time like this.

It's a shame

That's not true, you've done well.

Damn it. If only I have some strength left...

If you have, what will you do?

If I have my strength...

Did it go well?

I don't know.

I hope my comrades saw the message I sent.

The odds are not high, after all...

Kurz, hang in there!

Are you alright?

He's surely fine.

His type usually live a long life.

What happened?

Hey.

What?

If we returned safely, what are you going to do?

I'll move on to my next mission.

You'll move to some other place,

not attending school anymore?

I guess so.

If I keep on attending that school as a student,

it will affect my other missions.

I'll disappear without a trace.

Is that so?

Don't!

They found us!

They followed us.

It's only a matter of time.

I guess we're running out of option?

It seems like it.

I've seen a movie similar to this.

A somber man and a flippant man who were wanted by the cops,

trying to escape into South America from western US.

In the end, they were surrounded by enemies.

I've seen that movie too.

I remember the leading actress is a lovely lady,

very gentle towards the flippant man.

-How did it end? -Huh?

What happened to them?

I don't know.

They were acting all cool, ran out of their covers and shot at their enemies, then the movie ended.

I see.

In old movies,

the protagonists die easily, right?

Don't you think that's too much?

A movie should have a happy ending...

That's right.

This is the real life.

Well?

Should we have a cool final act as well?

I agree!

This part has to be heartwarming.

-Chidori. -Yeah?

I'm sorry. We couldn't return to home safely.

I don't regret it.

I'm glad I met you, Sagara.

Well then, let's go!

Wait!

-That's... -M9?

No, it's not!

Sagara!

Who's piloting it?

Is it Mao?

Checking voice prints.

Please read out your name and identification number.

Sergeant Sousuke Sagara, B-3128.

Sergeant Sagara, confirmed

What's your order?

Lock the hatch, change to Mode 4.

Bilateral Angle 3.5.

Roger.

Sergeant Sagara.

We leave this recording here assuming you'll rendezvous with ARX-7 Arbalest.

Arbalest?

De Danaan is currently moving silently towards the coast.

We plan to travel along the coast,

and retreat after you get on board.

At 0430 sharp, we'll be surfacing for one minute near the coast.

You must find a way there before the time.

The AI's call sign is Al.

It's an expensive prototype, make sure you bring it back with you.

That's all. Good luck.

Enemy AS approaching, estimated to have five units.

They're coming.

Sousuke.

You're Al, right?

Yes, Sergeant.

Take care of them within one minute.

Roger.

One enemy AS at 12 o'clock.

-Is that an M9? -Unidentifiable!

Don't fall behind, surround it!

-It's too fast, I can't lock on to him! -On your right!

Calm down, it's just one unit.

Over there!

Sagara.

That's five.

Silver AS.

Nice evasive maneuver, Kashim.

Who has the upper hand?

If it's a normal battle, they're on par with each other.

But that silver AS is no ordinary AS.

It has a mysterious trump card.

It deflected my bullet mid-air.

I don't know what trick he used.

Trick?

That's not it.

It's not a trick.

It's technology.

The enemy have it.

But his AS...

Kaname?

-What's wrong? -He'll lose.

If this goes on, he'll lose.

What?

God damn it, that's what I was talking about!

It's not a directional mine.

It's also not an explosive from reactive armor.

It's like an invisible wall.

How can this be?

Al...

Unharmed?

It endured the shock unharmed?

What?

Al, what's with these noise.

Running the main system boot up wizard.

-20 seconds before system startup. -What? Al, what are you doing?

Was it a dud?

Then I'll used it once more.

Lambda driver initialization complete.

Lambda driver?

What's that?

-I cannot answer, please continue the fight. -Answer me, Al!

I cannot answer.

What's going on?

My AS was completely destroyed after gotten hit by it.

I think I understand...

Kaname, are you alright?

This feels disgusting.

He doesn't know how to use it.

His strong urge to defend himself...

Stop it!

Kaname, get a grip on yourself!

I need to give him a hint...

Hint? What hint?

He keeps helping me.

This time I'll help...

Pseudo-phase interference...

-No! -Hey!

I won't lose to you!

Kaname, what's wrong?

May I borrow your transceiver?

Hurry! I have to tell him!

I wonder if you can stop my next attack.

Sagara, can you hear me?

Chidori?

Listen carefully.

Your enemy has a special device.

It can convert its pilot's aggressive impulse...

...into physical force.

Chidori?

Listen!

I don't know why,

but your AS has the same device, the Lambda driver.

That's why you're unharmed.

Lambda driver?

You thought of protecting yourself just now, right?

That's why the device reacted.

Strong imagination will be manifested.

Manifest imagination?

There's no way such a weapon exist.

This is...

You would have been completely crushed by the enemy by now.

But he couldn't do it.

You can fight back.

You just have to have a strong desire to beat him.

Perk up,

and focus it into one single attack!

I see.

It makes sense.

You guys have been protecting the Whispered.

It makes sense that you also possess this device.

What are you doing?

Perk up!

I've been doing just that!

But there's no force field whatsoever!

This is how you use it!

Do you plan to keep on running away?

This is futile.

You don't know how to utilize this device.

It's time to finish you.

Sagara, listen.

Your concentration is of utmost importance.

Take a deep breath, when you breath out, imagine you're inserting your spirit into it.

Easy for you to say.

Then imagine this!

If you lose, I will be stripped of my clothes.

They'll kill me after they completely mess up my body!

Imagine that!

You don't like that, do you?

Yeah.

Can you feel the anger?

Yes.

That guy is going to do that to me.

Will you allow that to happen?

I'll not allow it!

Then turn your rifle towards him.

Did you finally give up?

What a disappointment.

Don't worry, close your eyes.

Trust me.

Imagine it in your mind.

You're going to beat him up.

Closing your eyes in front of an enemy...

Then take a breath.

Die.

Imagine it.

Now!

Sagara, are you alright?

Affirmative.

Sheesh.

This is the most unsuitable thing to transport a wounded personnel.

Stop complaining.

Chidori, how are you feeling?

Much better than before.

Even though I've forgotten everything I said just now.

Chidori!

Chidori, are you alright?

Things will get scary.

Kaname, we can see the sea now.

Plus a huge party to see us off.

Uruz 7, keep going straight.

Sousuke, we only have one chance to pull this off.

Jump over from the tip of the cape.

Uruz 7 is on board.

Entering the fourth hatch, complete.

Begin closing the fourth hatch. Two seconds remaining.

Hatch locked.

Hard right rudder, depth 205 meters, flank speed.

Aye aye ma'am.

Hard right rudder, depth 205 meters, flank speed.

You're battered.

What happened to Gauron?

He's dead.

This time I'm sure.

Is that so?

I wish I could see that moment.

You seem like you have something to say.

Lt Commander.

What exactly is the Lambda driver?

Even I know some basic physics.

I've never heard of a device with that capability.

Your generation may not feel it,

but the current weapon technologies are full of anomalies.

Not just the Lambda driver,

even ECS or the propulsion system of this submarine are simply too advanced.

Robots that are supposed to exist in science fiction are now the king of battlefields.

Don't you feel that this is abnormal?

Today is the first time I thought of this.

I've been questioning this for a long time.

All these shouldn't be possible.

Yet they exist.

The black technology that sustains the current weaponry such as AS.

Exactly who invented them?

Or I should say, where did it come from?

Do you understand?

People like Chidori?

Those known as the Whispered...

I can't answer you that.

But you can think about it yourself.

Understood.

About Chidori...

The intelligence department has released misinformation,

saying that Gauron has examined Chidori,

but found out that she wasn't a Whispered.

She should be safe for now.

But, it's necessary to make sure she stays safe.

What do you mean?

You're awake.

Sousuke is alright, don't worry about him.

Where is this place? Who are you?

This is a hospital in Tokyo.

You've slept for two days.

We brought you here.

I'm a comrade of Sousuke.

Sagara's comrade?

I don't have much time, so I'll be brief.

Kaname, listen.

You must say that you were drugged at the base and lost consciousness.

The next thing you know, you woke up in this hospital.

You don't remember anything that happened in between.

Just forget everything.

Who are you guys exactly?

We're Mithril.

We take down terrorist groups and destroy drug factories.

Something like a military organization protecting world peace.

Mithril.

I think some people in Japan have heard of our name.

If you want to avoid any trouble, just insist that you don't remember anything.

Don't admit to anything else.

Also,

I need to to thank you.

Thank me?

You saved the lives of two of my subordinates.

They owe you their lives.

I didn't do that.

If it weren't for you,

we won't be able to rescue Sousuke and Kurz.

You may be stronger than any of us.

You think too highly of me.

My face is going to turn red.

Well then, I'll be leaving.

Wait!

He...

What about Sagara?

Sousuke?

He has embarked on another mission.

Did he leave a message?

A message to you? Hmm...

He didn't say anything.

I see.

Goodbye.

Kyoko!

Kaname!

Thank goodness! I was really worried about you!

We were chased out of the jet at Fukuoka Airport.

Then the rescue team disappeared without a trace.

It seems the UN has nothing to do with them.

So we had no idea where you are.

But just now, the hospital informed the school,

saying you've been admitted to this hospital.

I'm sorry, Chidori!

I should have been taken away on behalf of you!

Woah, hold on.

I'm still a patient here.

Yeah, you may only have some slight bruising, but you still need to rest.

Yeah, you should treat me more gently.

We have that rescue team to thank for.

Yeah, even though our field trip is a bust.

As long as we're alive, we can always do it again. It's not a problem.

Yeah, as long as we're alive...

Sagara!

What is it, Chidori?

Why are you here?

What do you mean by that?

Just spit it out.

I'm here to visit you.

Here, this is my get well gift for you.

What is the meaning...

I'm here to ensure your safety.

At least temporarily.

Sousuke!

Sousuke, here we go!

Help!

Earthquake! Flooding!

The computers!

We should be safe now.

What happened?

I threw a smoke grenade.

What?

You told me to work on it.

If we completely block the teachers' office view,

we can get away with the papers without being seen.

This is much better than a lousy attempt at distraction.

Now we just need to release a false statement...

...using the name of terrorist organization like IRA or JRA, then no one would suspect...

It hurts.

Shut up! You war maniac!

Look at what you've done!

The papers are all wet! This defeats the purpose!

I think we can use it if we dry it up.

No excuses! You're such an idiot!

I don't care if you're an elite mercenary or AS Pilot,

you should learn some common sense first!

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