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.
Now let's go meet our dear little Oz.
There's no mistake.
It's been arranged a lot...
But this melody...
It's the same as the watch's!
"In Regards to a Certain Servant's Death"
What's wrong, Oz?
Was there something special about that tune?
It's nothing major. I was just curious about it.
I wanted to ask the person who played the piece something.
Oh, is that it? I'm sure it was Elliot and Reo who were playing!
Those two are always here playing their piano four hands piece after school.
Ada! Where can I find those two?!
Well, classes are over for today, so everyone should be back at the dormitories.
But he could still be at the library!
The library?
Did you find the trespassers?
No. They weren't over on this side.
Let's go to the 4th Hall next.
Yes, sir.
Wow...
Let me try to find Elliot and Reo!
Can you wait for me a little, Oz?
Uh, sure.
There are so many books here.
I don't know if the Vessalius family library has this many books.
Hey!
It's a sequel to the Holy Knight series!
Why? Oh yeah!
I was gone for 10 years.
There are so many volumes I haven't seen before!
What should I do?! I really wanted to know what happened after that!
I want to read it all now.
Wait.
One book is missing.
Sorry about that.
I had the book.
Thanks.
Not at all.
W-Wait.
Do you like this series?
Yes.
Me, too! I love it!
Oh, really.
I especially like the Holy Knight's attendant! He's a great character.
Attendant? You mean Edgar?
Yeah! I love Edgar!
He always cares about others more than himself!
He wouldn't hesitate to get in harm's way for the sake of others!
I completely understand how he's a fan favorite!
He's my favorite character, too!
Unfortunately, I hate that piece of waste called Edgar.
What?
First, everything he says is self-righteous and it pisses me off.
Self-sacrifice? He's just playing a martyr.
But!
He's popular even within the story, making him even more annoying.
Come on! I just said how much I liked him!
The part I hated most was when he died!
He sacrificed himself for the sake of his master.
That's nothing but sheer self-satisfaction.
What's there to like about...
What happened to you?
Edgar dies?
Yeah, he died! Somewhere in the middle of volume 16!
That's a huge spoiler!
What? If you call yourself a fan, you should have already read it!
Shut up, man! I'm working with a 10 year gap here!
You're a jerk!
That's not my problem. It's your fault for not reading it.
What?!
What?
This little...
Bastard...
He pisses me off!
Hey, both of you.
Can you keep quiet?
Something terrible is happening to Josephine right now.
Don't interrupt me, Reo.
And another thing, Elliot. I think you're in the wrong here.
What? Why me?
For spoiling.
That's one of the worst things you can do to anybody.
Don't you think so?
So I think you should be a man and apologize here.
I'm sorry...
Midget.
Can you please cut it out?
Reo! Whose side are you on?!
If you're my attendant, you should be helping me!
It's also the attendant's job to correct his master's wrongdoings.
But I forgot you wanted a convenient attendant who agrees with everything you say.
I thought we were getting along just fine. It's very unfortunate.
Hey, wait!
I never said anything like that!
Hey, you!
What's your name and student ID number?
We'll settle this later.
That's not going to happen, Elliot.
He's probably one of the trespassers everyone's talking about.
His description matches eyewitness accounts.
Why didn't you tell me earlier, Reo?
Because he seemed harmless.
That's not the point!
- Do you even see me as your master?!
- This spells trouble... - Do you even see me as your master?!
- This spells trouble... - Well, if you put it that way...
Elliot, wait!
Ada!
He's my!
I thought I told you already, Ada Vessalius.
Don't speak to me as if you knew me!
Elliot, don't talk to an upperclassman like that...
You shut up!
But what's this? You know this trespasser?
Wasn't the previous trespasser your uncle, too?
It's nice to see the heroes of the Vessalius family are free to do as they please!
And you. You're coming to the headmaster's office with me.
You didn't even notice and now you're acting high and mighty.
Idiot! Idiot!
Why you little!
Come and catch me if you can, idiot!
Why, you...
Get back here!
W-Wait, Oz!
Is Oz with his airhead sister?
Both sides clear. Good.
Get up, damn rabbit. We need to find Oz and then get out of here.
What's wrong?
This smell!
It's the smell of meat!
Hey, wait!
Where are you?
Hello.
What's his problem?
It's like he has a grudge against the Vessalius family.
Is it him?
No, it's not!
Who's there?!
It's me, Ada...
You look so mature!
Can I be your fan?!
When is your birthday?!
What subjects are you best at?!
Are you free this weekend?!
I'm, uh...
You look so awesome!
What am I supposed to do?
This school is huge.
I better find the others soon.
Um, Oz.
Please don't take what Elliot said personally.
He already hates me, so there's nothing more I can do...
But he's really kind and really dependable.
So did you get to ask him?
Ask what?
Weren't you going to ask him about the piano piece?
Elliot? Piano? What was it again?
That's right! I completely forgot!
Damn. Now I have to find them again.
Come on. To make sure you don't get lost.
What am I doing?
What am I doing to my older little sister?!
Sorry! It's a force of habit.
Thanks, Oz.
Ada!
Hello, Oz.
Let's have some fun.
Today is the day we welcome our very first female member to the Barbecue Club!
We must celebrate!
Let's eat!
Go ahead!
Where did he go?!
Come on, cats. Pipe down while you're on campus.
That's...
You're Baskerville!
That's right. Who did you think we were?
This is bad. I could deal with regular hoodlums, but...
Are you trying to drop me into Abyss again?
Don't worry. Not today.
We came today so we can better understand each other.
What?
We apologize for bringing you here despite your busy schedule, Oz Vessalius.
We have no intention of harming you.
Granted, only if you fulfill our requests.
What?
Tell us about yourself, little boy.
About me?
That's right. What are you thinking? What is it you want?
Tell it to me gently.
What are you doing to him?! I won't allow this as hall monitor!
What an annoying little girl.
Be a good hostage and shut your trap.
What is this?! No!
Ada!
Stop!
What did you do to Ada?!
Can't you tell? I fed her some poison.
Why would you do that?!
Poor little thing.
Ada has nothing to do with us!
If you want something, take it up with me!
We are trying to complete our mission as efficiently as possible.
Look, that's nothing but a wall.
I want to know where that trespasser and your master are.
Maybe it's the sconce they're trying to get to.
Reo.
Maybe there's some contraption tied to it.
For example...
See? Like this.
What is this?!
This school was used either as a fortress or prison in the past.
It's probably a secret passageway made by someone in power back then.
So what are you going to do?
You already know.
Come on, little boy. Say something.
You're not giving me any fun.
What are you after?
Let me start with the questions.
Someone you love is in danger right now.
To save her, you have to die!
So what are you going to do?
I'll die.
If there's no other way, I won't hesitate.
I knew you'd say that.
You are identical to him after all.
Him?
I'm starting to understand who you are!
You're not the victim, little boy. Quite the opposite.
And one of the worst kind, I might add.
Listen, little boy.
It's impossible to live without hurting anybody.
Lottie...
We're just getting started.
Here's the antidote.
You just have to make us want to use it!
Simple, no?
What are you trying to get out of me?!
Don't play dumb.
We want to know the truth behind the Tragedy of Sablier.
The Tragedy of Sablier?
What are you talking about?! You people are the ones who...
Yes, it's where Baskerville committed mass murder.
In fact, we did kill lots of people back then.
Why?
Why would you do that?!
Beats me.
We were just following Lord Glen's orders.
That's it?!
You did all that without knowing why?!
Lord Glen's words are absolute.
Once an order is given, we can't refuse.
We want to know the details from the person inside you.
He's there, isn't he?
Jack Vessalius.
Unfortunately, he went missing since the last time he took over my body.
Maybe he's taking a nap or something.
Is that right?
Ada!
Can you hear me, Jack?!
Come out now or your precious little boy will be in even more trouble!
Well? Get out here.
Ada!
Kill me if you have a grudge against Jack!
If that's what it takes to satisfy...
I keep telling you sacrificing yourself like that...
...won't help you save anyone!
Because your "sin" is just too big...
...everyone becomes miserable.
You're the aggressor, little boy.
That's enough.
Who's there?!
It's you!
Are you lost? No, you can't be.
Did you need something, little boy?
As one who happened upon this situation...
...I bear the responsibility to capture the trespassers.
All of you are coming with me!
What are you thinking?! They're not normal!
Get out of here!
I know. They're Citizens of Baskerville.
Oh? Even children know our names now?
The Baskerville are criminals from a century ago.
It is the duty and pride of a noble to rid the world of you scum.
Stop! This is my problem! You have nothing to do with this!
Please! Just run!
Be quiet, you Edgar-wannabe!
There is no strength in the absence of fear.
Those are the words of one with no conviction to shoulder any weight!
Hear me, Citizens of Baskerville!
My name is Elliot!
Son to the duke of the Nightray family, Elliot Nightray!
Nightray?
I swear upon the crest of my black blade...
...to judge your sins!
You? Judge us?
You are simply inviting Death to visit you!
I never draw my sword to die.
Very well.
En Garde!
Reo!
What?
Come on. Saving her is our top priority!
Now run!
Yeah!
Over here!
The antidote seems to be working.
We need to find the exit first.
I'll interrogate you after that.
You didn't have to get involved. What's your problem anyway?
You're annoying, you know that?! I never did this for you!
Don't get full of yourself, midget!
Shut up!
You're not much taller, idiot!
No fighting.
Okay...
This place is like a maze.
Yeah, we better find the exit soon.
Hey, you...
Are you always like that?
What do you mean?
Do you always act like you don't care what happens to yourself?
You Edgar-wannabe!
You're just like Edgar in "Holy Knight."
In other words, plain annoying.
What is it now?!
Edgar said this when he rushed to his death.
"I will not fear the shedding of my blood. The fearlessness of death is my weapon."
That's how he tore apart the hearts of those who cared for him.
He should have fought it! He should have refused death!
I!
I just didn't want to drag others down with me!
What do you care if I get captured or killed?!
You bastard!
How many people have you hurt doing that?! You're nothing but a kid with a death wish!
What?!
Your self-sacrifice is nothing but self-gratification!
You think you're saving someone by doing that?!
You're not trying to save anyone but yourself!
You don't understand the pain of those who are left behind!
You can say those naive words only because you're letting them suffer in your place!
Stop.
The people who love and try to protect you must shoulder that weight for you.
All so they won't lose a suicidal idiot who refuses to protect himself!
That's enough. Let me go!
I'm not done yet!
At this rate, you'll never be able to protect anybody!
People who don't value their own lives don't have the right to protect others!
- Shut up. Shut up. Shut up.
- You forsake yourself... - Shut up. Shut up. Shut up.
...just so you can be a martyr! - Shut up. Shut up. Shut up.
Are you going to keep hurting yourself and everyone around you?!
Shut up!
kiniro no gogo wa mamareidotii to bisuketto In the golden afternoon, we always have marmalade tea and biscuits,
chirakatta toranpu de saa yume no tsuzuki wo uranaimasho Let's tell the fortune of your dreams with the scattered playing cards.
ikutsu no doa hirakunodesho How many doors will open?
sagashimono doko ni aru I'm still looking for what I lost.
kimi dake wo miteta You were the only one in my eyes,
kimi dake oikakete You were the only one I followed,
kizukeba watashi wa maigo de When I realized it, I was lost again.
himitsu no angou kimi dake ni okutteru You were the only one I gave the secret password to.
hayaku mitsukete yo So come find me.
watashi wa kokodayo "I'm right here."
I was rejected. I was never wanted.
Play with those little kittens!
No one else should be hurt like I was.
We are friends.
Does that mean I can still move forward?
Then tell me how to use B-Rabbit's powers!
Answer me, Jack!
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