bokura wa mirai wo kaeru chikara wo We dreamed of the power
yumeni miteta To change the future.
noizu no naka kikoetekita kimi no nakigoe I heard your cries through the static,
waratteita boku no yowasa wo abaita Exposing the weakness in my laughter.
kimi no yuku michi wa kiminishika wakaranai Only you know of the path you will take,
chigau sora oikakete All in search of a different sky.
bokura wa mirai e mukau yuuki wo We stray in the past while desiring
hoshigatte kako ni mayou The courage to face the future.
kimi ga warau hontou no Until we reach that place,
ima e kaeritsuku made You can truly smile.
Gil...
Gil!
Gil...
"Place of the Morning Sun"
What did I?
Hello there, Oz.
Good morning to you.
You're that...
Sharon...
Welcome back, Sir Oz.
I messed up.
You can't fool me...
You can't fool me this time!
You seem to think you're still in Abyss.
Don't worry. You're back in the world you originally came from.
I'm back to where I'm from...
What about Gil?! Or Ada? Or Uncle Oscar?
What happened to everyone?!
Not to worry. Everyone is doing just fine.
They're fine?
Really?!
Gil... Is Gil really all right?!
Such a doubtful boy. I wouldn't lie to you.
Right?
Yeah.
That outfit suits you wonderfully.
Thanks...
It fits your image much better than the formal dress during that ceremony.
Shows just how incompetent you really are!
Oh, yes. I suppose we haven't introduced ourselves yet.
I serve the Rainsworth family.
My name is Xerxes Break.
That one over there is Raven.
Oh, this is Emily, by the way.
Nice to meet you, kiddo!
Why don't you just have a seat for now?
I'm sure you're hungry.
Y-Yeah...
This place is one of the mansions belonging to the Rainsworth family.
We found you after you escaped Abyss and brought you here.
Abyss...
It wasn't just a legend.
Abyss exists.
What is Abyss anyway?
Why did I have to be sent there in the first place?
Why? Do you want to know? I'm sure you do!
Then would you please answer some questions of ours first?
What happened while you were in Abyss?
I...
In Abyss, I...
I was attacked by some monsters called Chains and then I made a contract with...
Uh-huh.
So that means you used the powers of B-Rabbit to escape Abyss?
Wow, I guess you didn't need our help after all, dammit!
You're exactly right, Emily!
So, where is the Black Rabbit right now?
I don't know.
But...
She said she was drawn to the melody from this pocket watch.
She said she wanted to leave Abyss by making a contract with me.
Either way, I am relieved to see that you are safe, Sir Oz.
Yes...
But now we are forced to put you under arrest.
Arrest?
Oz. Are you aware of the organization called Pandora?
Pandora... I've heard the name.
Aren't they supposed to be some national peacekeeping organization?
On the surface, yes.
But in reality, they conduct research on...
...and also solve any incidents involving Abyss.
You fell into Abyss through a path connecting this world and the other.
And the opposite as well.
Some Chains of Abyss can use the same paths to come into our world.
However, they have a difficult time maintaining their existence in our world.
That is why they look for a human who can stabilize their existence...
In other words, a Contractor.
As for the people who get conned into accepting a contract...
...we call them "Illegal Contractors."
"Illegal?"
Yes.
It is strictly forbidden for ordinary people to open a path to Abyss...
...or to seal a contract with Chains.
Naturally, because it is extremely dangerous.
You are now, without a doubt, an "Illegal Contractor."
Sharon, just who are you people?
The three of us are members of Pandora.
Of Pandora?!
Now that you've eaten your fill, let's take you to our headquarters.
What?
Please wait, Break.
Sir Oz had no other choice...
...in order to escape Abyss.
- Oz! ...in order to escape Abyss.
Have you forgotten already? Our main purpose is his...
However, I cannot allow an Illegal Contractor run free...
I don't want this to escalate into something violent.
Please don't try anything funny while you're in the carriage.
This makes him seem like a...
You never know what or when things may happen.
It's simply a precaution.
Sharon!
Sir Oz?
Don't move.
So you want to take things by force upon hearing of your arrest, Oz?
Or should I call you B-Rabbit?
It's an honor to meet you.
I did this little act to lure you out.
What?
This is too much!
Pandora has gone through many pains because of you.
I've always wanted to talk to you.
I would very much like to know what you plan on doing in this world...
...now that you have found your precious Contractor.
I have no intention of telling you. Now move out of my way!
Oh, that won't be possible.
There's no way I'll let a dangerous Chain like you run free.
Don't you care what happens to this woman?!
Break, don't mind me.
Well... I cannot do that!
Providing is preventing, or so they say!
I am glad I wrote a magic circle of restraint prior to this little mishap.
Alice!
Alice?
Is that your other name?
How adorable.
What an adorable little girl you are.
However, that's certainly odd.
The records say B-Rabbit is a giant black rabbit.
But your current form tells me otherwise.
Oh, I see. You only look like that because your powers are sealed.
What did you say?!
Wh-What do you mean?
Her powers are simply much too vast.
At this current rate, it will continue to eat away at your body...
...and eventually lead to your early grave, as you are her Contractor.
So I had that man over here seal her powers up a bit.
Oz. The one you made a contract with is a bit of an exception, if you will.
While most other Chains act only in accordance to their basic instincts...
She has a defined character and can even take the form of a human.
Don't get in my way!
I'm here to find the fragments of my memories...
...that were scattered all across this world!
Oh? Your memories?
That's right.
I have no memories of my past.
I don't remember anything from before the time I awakened in Abyss.
All I remember is the name Alice...
But for some reason, I knew...
The fragments of my memories are scattered in this world.
That's why I escaped from Abyss!
To regain my memories!
Alice!
You don't stand a chance against me in your current state!
Alice!
It's no use.
I can't move!
This is the first time I heard Chains can have memories!
The researchers would be overjoyed if I handed you over to them.
Oh?
Oz?
Stop hurting Alice!
What?
Or else I'll refuse to cooperate with you!
Cooperate? I don't know what you're referring to.
Sharon was just saying...
Our main purpose is his...
I don't know what it is, but don't you need me for something?
And that doll of yours said it, too!
You didn't just happen to find me after I returned from Abyss.
You were in the middle of trying to bring me back from there! Isn't that right?
But it's Alice who saved me!
I owe my life to her. If you're going to keep hurting her...
I'll consider you my enemies!
Enemies...
Enemies, I see...
That would surely make things more difficult.
It's all your fault, Emily.
He got mad because you teased him.
I-It's my fault?!
Break. Stop that.
I suppose I took this joke a bit too far.
Anyways, how about we let bygones be bygones and have some tea?
I'll tell you about what we're after.
As expected of the Vessalius heir.
I suppose he isn't as childish as he looks.
He's exactly as you reported him to be.
Look!
The paths are connecting!
Of all places, here?!
It's coming... A Chain from Abyss, that is.
Why? Is it coming from that pocket watch?
You won't find anyone to make a contract with here.
This is bad. It's going into town to find a Contractor.
This is good timing. Go and release her powers.
I want to see for myself how powerful you really are.
So you want to test me... Very well, you clown!
You're crazy...
No matter what happens, don't blame me!
The sealed powers are returning to her...
Begone!
I think she'll be a wonderful asset for us.
The path closed...
What is this?!
I knew you would come...
I will never forgive you... Never... Never!
It's exactly like that dream!
With you, I'll!
You're finally here.
I had been waiting for you to obtain a fragment of Alice's memories.
Who are you?
With her coming into your world, her memories have come to life.
Do you understand?
You must gather the rest of her memories as soon as you can.
By doing so, you can find the answer you are looking for.
The answer I seek...
Alice.
I don't know why, Oz...
It feels hot inside and these tears won't stop...
My memories had been calling me all along...
From inside this...
I've finally recovered one...
Break. About what we just saw... Was that?
Yes.
She may be another key we are seeking.
So, what do you plan on doing with us?
Th-That Alice I saw just now was an illusion!
I don't stand a chance against you right now.
But if I continue to release my powers, it will kill Oz eventually.
You can say you have complete control over us.
What do you want? Say what it is you desire from us.
Why, thank you!
Well, to be blunt...
I want you two to work under me as part of Pandora.
We are currently on a mission to find the Citizens of Baskerville.
Baskerville?
Yes. The very people who sent you to Abyss.
The reason why we tried to bring you back from Abyss...
...was to shed some light on what you mean to Baskerville.
If they were to come after you again, you'll be safer with us.
Oh, right. You wanted to go home.
But if you do, the people you hold dear may be dragged into this mess.
Break!
It's because of my sin...
Fortunately, you are considered to have died on that day.
In other words...
They won't get involved if they don't know I came back...
And to you, Alice.
I'm not entirely certain of this yet...
But I believe your memory fragment was what caused the path to open.
If your memories lie where the paths connect...
...the information Pandora possesses should serve you well.
I, personally, am quite interested in your memories.
Tell me. Why are you people after Baskerville?
We are seeking the same thing they are.
That is all we can disclose for now.
What a wonderful thing it is!
We are both taking advantage... I mean, cooperating with each other.
Oh? It seems daybreak is already here.
What's wrong?
The warm sunlight...
I don't know why...
But it feels like it's been so long since I last felt it!
I wasn't in Abyss for very long...
I want to find my memories as soon as possible.
If they can make it happen...
Then I don't mind going with them...
Oh, okay.
I guess I'll go help find your memories, too.
There are so many things I don't know right now.
I think discovering those answers through you might hold some special meaning.
I need to know what the Citizens of Baskerville say is my "sin."
Seems like it's settled.
Yes.
eien fuhen no ai nante shinjirareru no kashira Can you believe in an eternal, unchanging love?
amai koucha ni tokasu tameiki moyou Hear the sighs that dissolve in the sweet tea.
mou machikutabiretanoyo I'm tired of waiting,
anatawo oikakete ochiru Wonderland So I descended and followed you to Wonderland.
dokomade ikeba iino (hitori matteru) How far do I have to run, (I've been waiting all alone)
irotoridorino yamiwonuke (hitori matteru) Through the ever changing darkness? (I've been waiting all alone)
michishirube no senritsu kokoro ga sawagidasu The melody of the landmarks brings thrills to my heart.
tokeijikake no sadame naraba kowashiteshimae (hontou no watashi wa jiyuu) Let the gears of fate be destroyed. (The true me is free)
watashi wa jiyuu anata ga shinjitsu (hontou no watashi wa jiyuu) I am free. You are the truth. (The true me is free)
watashi wa jiyuu anata ga shinjitsu I am free. You are the truth.
watashi wa jiyuu anata ga shinjitsu (anata shinjitsu) I am free. You are the truth. (Your... truth... )
Catcher in a Maze ikiru akashi The Catcher in a Maze. This is my living proof.
Change the past?
It would be better if he faced reality as soon as possible.
You talk big for someone who can't fight on their own.
I wouldn't trust her too much if I were you.
Don't come near me, you clown!
That damn rabbit! She can be such a pain in the ass!
Why aren't you affected by this?
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