Argh, I’m so thirsty...

And I’m so sweaty...

Why don’t we rest a little? I need to use a bathroom.

I vote for a break, too. I hope there’s not a big crowd where the water is...

We meet again, Name, son of man.

Judgement Day draws near, and humankind’s time on this earth is waning...

Do not mistake me. I have not come to inform you of the end.

...I have high expectations for you, Name. Yes, you have the power.

I am but an angel, an emissary of His will.

There is no way for me to lend you our strength, nor can we act without a ruling.

However, Name...

I would like you to stand as the one who would convey His word, as a symbol of mankind.

Another word would be ”Messiah.”

A child sent by Him, to lead mankind into His light, blazing with righteousness.

Having defeated Beldr and gained his power, you are the only human qualified.

It is because you have defeated Beldr, and absorbed his power into yourself.

You have the power to be a Messiah, leading mankind into His light to reform the world.

Your role would be to convey His word to mankind and lead them in changing the world.

...Do not be mistaken, Name. This world has been given to all of mankind.

Were you to command all people to kneel before Him, nothing would change.

One who willingly bows to Him is different from one who has been judged unworthy...

Do not be mistaken, Name. Clinging in fear to Him temporarily is truly foolish.

You have brought this fear upon yourselves, and its creation is a sin of your own.

Unless the seed is sown with your own hands, peace will never come to you.

Bowing to Him, repenting your sins, and casting aside your fear are different things...

Once that has been done, His mercy will save the pure, and evil will be cleansed away.

We angels will sing with joy, the world will be rid of poverty, and strife will end.

Mankind will be absolved of sin, and an everlasting peace will make this world Paradise.

That is only natural. However...

...Thank you. You have my gratitude.

Do not forget this. Keep the memory close to your heart. I... want to save all of you.

May your path be illuminated by the glory of His light...

...? Was that Amane? Or... the angel?

C’mon, what’s up with you? You can tell me.

What did she say to you?

Remiel... I see. It looked like you guys were having a serious conversation...

What did she say to you?

That’s not cool, Nickname! Yoohoo’s gonna hear about this!

Hmm... We haven’t seen Haru at all. Where could she be?

Well... The only one who would know where Haru is is Gin. I hope he knows...

...What’s the matter? Is there something you want from me?

You doofus! What’re you doing!?

I’m sorry, Gin. Do you happen to know where Haru is right now?

Haru? Actually, I’m looking for her, too.

Huh!? You don’t know either!?

Hey, we’re not glued at the hip or anything, you know?

What do you need to see Haru for? If I can help you, you won’t have to go look for her.

A sequencer...? Oh, that thing that Aya lent to Haru? What about it?

Her what? ...You mean the sequencer that Aya lent to Haru?

What about it?

That’s it! You’re sure it used to belong to Aya?

...?

That’s right. I was there when Aya gave it to Haru, so I’m positive about it.

Then it was Aya who was cooperating with Naoya...

And Aya lent the sequencer to Haru...

...I’m lost here. What’s going on with Aya?

Music summoning demons...? What’s that? Does this really have something to do with Aya?

The demon summoning program... What does that have to do with Aya’s sequencer?

Important? Important how? What are you talking about?

Summoning demons...? No, that can’t be...

What are you talking about?

Um... Gin, how much do you know about demon tamers?

That’s what we call people who are summoning the demons and controlling them , right?

I’ve got one of those COMPs, too.

Yeah, that’s who they...

Hey, wait! You’re a demon tamer too, Gin!?

Well... I try not to use it much. But, it’s saved my life a couple of times, to be sure.

A couple of times...? Still, where the heck did you get a COMP?

A tall man who’s been in the bar a few times left it behind the night before the lockdown.

A tall man forgot it at the bar... Hmm...

Well anyway, there’s a demon summoning program loaded into these special COMPs.

I see... And that’s what lets people summon the demons?

Right. Anyway, we’ve been looking for a way to do something about the demons...

To be honest, it seems Aya’s song is being used in the program that summons them.

Aya’s song is in here...?

Right. That’s why we want to study it and see if it can help us control the demons.

If we can do that, we might be able to do something to lift the lockdown.

I see... But why do you need the sequencer?

...! So the sequencer itself could summon demons...

Haru never told me anything like that...

Aya? Ha, she never told me she had the power to summon demons... No, wait.

...I do remember her talking about a song with the man who left the COMP at my bar...

Hmm... Let me think.

If memory serves... I think he said his name was ”Naoya” or something.

Hm... Hang on. ......

Oh, that’s right, I remember. His name was ”Naoya.” I’m sure of it.

...! Th-Then... it really...

Damn... So they were talking about summoning demons...

That rat bastard... He must’ve left this COMP behind on purpose, knowing what was going to happen...

A-Anyway! Do you know where Haru might be?

Oh, yeah. Let me think...

Music is Haru’s life. In these messy times, she’ll probably turn to music for solace.

I’d look for her in places where she could perform... Concert halls, amphitheaters...

Maybe even street corners, if it came to that. Does that help?

So, places where she could play her music... We’ll look around, then. Let’s go!

...What’s the matter? Is there something you want from me?

Oh... I see. What is it?

Ha... Hi yourself. Sorry, I’m not feeling too friendly right now.

Um, Gin... There’s something we’d like to ask you about Haru...

Oh... I see. What is it?

A sequencer...? Oh, the one that Aya gave Haru...

...She could? I never heard anything like that.

Yeah, Haru said that she could use the sequencer like a COMP to summon demons.

I see... I didn’t even know that about her...

A song that can summon demons...? Sorry, I don’t think I know anything about it.

Aya’s song...? Sorry, I don’t think I know anything about it.

Everything Haru was carrying was confiscated by the Self- Defense Force troops.

Sorry, but there’s nothing here. Nothing...

I’m... sorry for making you relive bad memories...

No, it’s all right. It’s no one’s fault...

...If you have nothing else to do with me, then I’m going to leave.

Azuma...?

...The Shomonkai, huh...

Yes... He said he would be at the Hills at 12:00 today.

I see... Thanks. ...I owe you one.

Aya... I’m coming...

Somewhere she could perform her music, huh? Where would that be?

Hm... What’s wrong, Nickname?

What? You mean Gin’s death clock!? Why didn’t you tell us!? We have to hurry!

He is...? Did you see his death clock!?

Why didn’t you tell us earlier!? We have to hurry, Nickname!

It’s unworldly...

...Oh, it’s you kids. I meant the sky. The air is stagnant.

I wonder if this is what they call foul air... The sky is red.

We were wondering about that, too. What could it be...?

I don’t know... There are so many demons roaming the earth now.

Maybe the world’s beginning to collapse...

Today’s worse than yesterday, and tomorrow will be worse. The sky will be crimson...

H-Honda? Um... Are you all right?

Hm...? Oh, sorry. I’m fine.

But in these times... It’s no surprise that the human heart would become twisted. I want to get out of this lockdown as soon as possible.

I know, the military is at every exit point. I’d have to do something about them.

You’ll understand when you have a family of your own.

What if the operation failed... What if there are complications in post-op...!?

...When I think about it, I... I can’t take it. But I have to keep my head for now.

...I know. I have to live, for my son’s sake.

But, what if the operation failed... What if there are complications in post-op...!?

...When I think about it, I... I can’t take it. But I have to keep my head for now.

You kids keep safe.

I can understand Honda’s feelings, too...

His family’s just outside the borders of the lockdown.

Of course he wants to get out of here and see them...

Yeah, so do we. We all have homes to get back to out there...

Uh-huh...

Um... Thank you for yesterday. It’s been a while since I slept that well.

Hahaha... You did something good. There’s no need to be embarrassed about it.

But, really, I might not have been able to defeat Kudlak without your help.

Kresnik was very grateful, too.

You’re all strong, but you don’t use the powers of your demons for evil.

That’s very admirable of you.

I want to do what I can, too... Let’s do our best together!

Yes...! I’m coming along with you from now on. Let’s all try our hardest, okay?

Oh... I’m sorry. I completely jumped the gun, didn’t I?

I want you to let me join your group.

Miss Mari! You can’t do that! It’s way too dangerous!

That’s rude, Atsuro. As long as we’re inside the lockdown, it’s dangerous everywhere.

I’d rather fight alongside all of you than sit here.

Um... What should we do, Nickname?

Yeah, I agree.

I understand how you feel, Miss Mari, but it’s way too dangerous...

Is that so...?

Well, all right. I don’t want to make you worry about me.

I’ll just lay low, then. But in return...

You all need to make sure you survive, no matter what!

Okay, Miss Mari...

Right, that makes sense.

Um... Take some time to make sure you mean it. If you don’t change your mind you can help.

...Okay. I don’t want to make you worry about me. I’ll give it a little more thought.

I’m sorry to call you over here when you’re all so busy. You be careful too!

Oh, it’s you kids. What’s the matter?

Okay... Well, hello to you, too. You be careful, now.

...Right. I left kind of suddenly, but not telling you would be unfair, too.

Do you know the ”electronic item safety law” put into effect a few years ago?

It’s more commonly known as the PSE Law.

You’ve done your research!

That law requires special government approval when recycling electronic items.

It’s a law requiring special government approval when recycling electronic items.

This law has lots of problems, but the government forced it through.

My mentor investigated why... One day he called me, saying ”I’m close to cracking this!”

That... was the last time I ever heard his voice.

...I don’t know. By now... I’m sure he’s probably dead.

The truth behind the PSE law... That’s like what happened to 10BIT...

Could 10BIT’s journalist friend be Shoji’s mentor?

...You know 10BIT? He was my mentor’s friend! Don’t tell me he’s--

I see... So they both pursued the same mystery, and both met the same fate...

Because of the government, both of them are...!

Shoji... What’re you going to do?

I don’t know yet, but I am going to get revenge for their deaths.

...One more reason not to give up and die inside this place...

Look... No matter what happens, let me deal with this case.

Just do me a favor and make sure you survive the lockdown.

The more people who know the truth, the better. So... Please.

Does that mean...?

In this world, there are truths that can be told, and truths that can’t...

My mentor crossed that line, and paid the price.

......

This lockdown is the same thing. The government’s going to cover up the truth of this.

Well, I’m going after that truth, for as long as I can. Don’t you kids give up either!

Urgh... You’re strong... You lousy demon tamer...!

I’m going to ask you one last time.

The Shomonkai were behind the incident at Asakusa six months ago, weren’t they?

Nngh... Y-Yes!

Why did they do it? Tell me!

I-It was to kill Jikoku... That’s all I know...

Jikoku? Who’s that?

It’s like a demon that’s been in Tokyo since ancient times...

We were told that if it was defeated, it would be easier to summon demons...

You defeated one demon in order to be able to summon other demons...?

This doesn’t add up. Asakusa was raided months ago. The summoning program wasn’t done.

How did the Shomonkai defeat this Jikoku without their altered COMPs!? Answer me!

I don’t know, I swear! Only Lady Amane and some other ranking members went in!

And even then, only Lady Amane and one other person survived the battle...

Word is that Lady Amane defeated Jikoku, but that’s all I know about it!

Amane...? The maiden? She defeated a demon...? What in the world is she?

...Ha! It’s useless for you to defy the Shomonkai, anyway!

Say what?

All the government could do against us is blockade all of the city of Tokyo!

The Shomonkai are different. We have subdued demons and are saving people’s lives!

As long as we follow the teachings of our founder, we are safe from any calamity!

All hail the Founder! All hail Master Belberith!

Hey! Stop, or I’ll shoot!

Blast... He got away.

Izuna!

Oh... It’s you. Did you see all that?

We were just passing by. ...Why didn’t you shoot that guy when he was running away?

I’d kill someone to protect the integrity of the lockdown, but just for information...

That’s a relief.

Huh?

We’ve figured out something about you, Izuna...

You don’t think that killing people is going to solve anything in this place.

Heh... I’m going soft, then.

That Shomonkai guy said something about defeating Jikoku in Asakusa...?

He said it was like a demon, but do you know what it is?

No. He said they defeated it in order to make it easier to summon demons later.

And when he left, he said, ”All hail Master Belberith”...

Yes... It’s the name of the one the Shomonkai call ”His Majesty.”

What’s that?

Huh? Nothing! We’ve just been hearing all these demons named Bel-this, Bel-that...

So, he’s like, ”Oh, another Bel!” R-Right, Nickname!?

What’s that?

There’s this rumor that the Shomonkai are distributing COMPs for a demon, Belberith.

I see... If that’s true, then this ”His Majesty” of theirs could be a demon...

Anyway, I’d like you to not mention this to anyone.

I don’t want them finding out what we’re up to.

Not yet...

The Shomonkai don’t really consider us that important right now.

Anyway, I’m going to try to probe deeper into their activities. We’re low on time.

...The deadline expires tomorrow... 18:00 sharp.

Huh!? 18:00!?

That’s right. That’s why there isn’t much time left.

I’m going to get going. Be careful, you guys.

18:00... We knew it would be tomorrow, but to have an actual time now... Damn it!

Well, that’s true, but...

Yeah, seriously...

Well... Getting all mopey about it won’t do us any good. Let’s just do what we can.

That reminds me of what Izuna and that Shomonkai guy were talking about...

Amane defeated Jikoku in Asakusa before the special COMPs were completed, right?

Hey, Nickname. How do you think she did it?

You think she summoned a demon using a normal ritual?

Remember what that believer told us yesterday? Amane had a demon inside her.

Maybe she used that...

How would you use a demon that was inside yourself? Hmm... We don’t know enough about this.

You mean, the angel Remiel that’s possessing Amane?

...That doesn’t make sense. Didn’t beating Jikoku make it easier to summon demons?

Why would an angel help her make it easier to do that...?

Come on, what are you talking about? You can’t beat demons with just fighting spirit.

This doesn’t make any sense. How did Amane manage to defeat Jikoku...?

Well, thinking about it won’t help. Let’s just keep that question in mind for now.

All right! Chase after them, that way! Don’t let them escape!

What the...!? It’s pretty noisy over here.

Are there demons running loose again?

I’m not sure... But something doesn’t seem right. Let’s see what the problem is!

Nickname! Over here, Nickname!

Did you read the Laplace Mail today?

I knew it...! So you got it, too...

Is that all you noticed!? Never mind that! It said the mail list was ending!

It kept getting worse and worse, but I didn’t think it would get discontinued...

We’ve been deciding what to do each day based on the emails. What’re we gonna do tomorrow?

Huh? What? Hahaha, you’re joking, right?

...That’s not funny, man. I can’t believe you’d tell jokes at a time like this.

......

...I know. You aren’t joking, are you...? I get it...

Damn it! Can’t we do anything right!? First Haru... now Miss Mari...

Damn... God damn it!

Yeah, you’re right. We shouldn’t upset her any more than she is now...

...Let’s not tell Yuzu about this. I don’t want to put her any more on edge...

Oh... Hey! Did you read the Laplace Mail? What’re we gonna do tomorrow?

...Didn’t you read it!? It says we’re gonna die in a fire in the Hibiya Concert Hall!

Could it really be that Belial demon after all?

Is that all you were thinking about!? It said we’re gonna die! Doesn’t that bother you!?

We already know that the Laplace Mail doesn’t always have to be right...

Still, having your own death foretold is spooky...

Ha! You’ve got some stones to make a crack like that!

It’s all right. I’m not gonna go down without a fight!

Yeah... We’re not gonna lose!

The info we’ve gathered suggests this demon Belial is strongly related to fire.

We should come up with as many ways to fight him as we can...!

Also... It looks like the Laplace Mail’s completely broken now.

Yeah...

We’ve been relying on it a lot. We need to really think about what we’re going to do.

Huh? What? Hahaha, you’re joking, right?

...That’s not funny, man. I can’t believe you’d tell jokes at a time like this.

......

...I know. You aren’t joking, are you...? I get it...

Damn it! We couldn’t save Miss Mari...

Damn... God damn it!

Yeah, you’re right. We shouldn’t upset her any more than she is now...

...Let’s not tell Yuzu about this. I don’t want to put her any more on edge...

Oh, hey! Did you see the Laplace Mail?

Do you think it’s about Belial after all?

I was just talking about that with Nickname.

Anyway, if we want to live through today, we’ll have to change that.

Yeah... I’m scared, but we’ve gotta do our best.

The Laplace Mail’s completely borked, too.

We were just talking about that, too.

...Did you guys figure out what to do?

O-Okay... I’m still worried, though...

Ugh... That might be true, but...

C’mon, say something. You’re making me worried...

No matter what happens, if we don’t lift the lockdown in two days, we’re going to die.

We have to find a way to stop that, no matter what.

Y-Yeah...

Then again... What should we do about it, though?

You want to fight for the Throne of Bel?

The Bels that we fought did have their own minions whenever we fought them.

I mean, it’s a fight for the throne, so if you win you’d probably become the king...

The other demons might obey you if you won the title.

...Can we really rely on this theory, though?

...! To do that, you... you’re gonna have to become the demon king. Is that okay!?

Well... If you had that much power, getting out of this lockdown would be a snap.

... Should we go see what Naoya has to say?

Get rid of them, huh...?

How can we get rid of them all in only two days?

The COMPs? How are those gonna help us?

Wasn’t Aya involved in the creation of the COMPs?

Yeah, the summoning program needed her songs... Songs!?

That’s right...! We could use Haru’s sequencer!

That’s right...! We have something else besides the COMPs that we can look at!

Haru’s sequencer was able to summon demons, right!?

Haru could summon demons with the sequencer Aya left her.

If we compare how that works with the way the COMPs summon demons, we might learn a bit.

Damn it... If Haru was still alive, we could find out more about it...

The clue we need is hidden in the sequencer that Aya left with Haru!

Haru was able to summon demons when she sang along with it...

If we compare how that works with the way the COMPs summon demons, we might learn a bit.

W-Wait a second! The sequencer originally belonged to Aya, didn’t it?

Haru didn’t seem to know how it worked. We’ll need to talk to Aya about that.

If that’s the case, maybe we should contact Gin.

Yeah, but in order to do that, we need to find the server for the summoning program.

But... Naoya’s given up on us. Are we going to be able to find it wihtout his help?

We still don’t know where the server is. It’s hard to say.

Both Amane and Naoya sounded like they knew where the server is...

If we make a detailed plan to control demons and tell them, they may help us find it.

Yeah... It might come to that as a matter of last resort.

...The angels behind the Self-Defense Force are gonna show up to stop us, for sure.

Personally, I don’t want to fight humans or angels if there’s any way to avoid it...

Oh, sorry. You’re right, we have to act now. Let’s go, Nickname!

No... D-Don’t do this! I’m begging you!

*shriek* Someone, help me!

...Yo. You’re Azuma, aren’t you?

I’m here to make you tell me where Aya is.

And you are...? Hm, it doesn’t matter. Who is this Aya you speak of?

Hey, squinty. Don’t play dumb with me.

You’re a bold one, Eiji Kamiya. Why don’t you join the Shomonkai?

I’ll tell you everything, if you so choose. What do you say...?

Heh... You know who I am.

...Then you know what kind of man I am, too, don’t you?

You’d better spit it out. It’ll make things much easier on you.

Is that a refusal? My, my... You truly are hopeless.

Hear me. That COMP you hold cannot possibly hurt me.

...Talk about overconfidence.

There is no boasting in that statement. It is a fact, and you cannot see the truth.

Ignorance is a sin... Sins must be punished.

...You still haven’t noticed? You’re already within my grasp.

...Yo, guys.

K-Kaido. I’m glad to see you’re okay.

Heheh. Do I look so weak that you guys should worry about me? It’s good to see you, too.

Haha, we somehow pulled through, too! Were you worried about us?

Don’t be stupid. I ain’t worried about you, nerdlinger.

N-Nerd...linger?

About that bastard with the specs I was lookin’ for...

...! Y-Yeah? What about him?

...It’s just too much of a pain in the ass to find him. I’m gonna stop looking.

If you ever meet him, tell him to enjoy the rest of the life I’m letting him keep.

I’ve paid off my debt to you. That makes us even.

Kaido...

Later, dimwits. Let’s all live through this and meet again.

He must have people he’s close to, too. It’s painful when someone close to you dies.

Kaido...

Later, dimwits. Let’s all live through this and meet again.

Everyone, I...

It’s okay. You don’t have to say anything. It’s Kaido’s way of forgiving you.

It’s okay. You don’t have to say anything. It’s Kaido’s way of forgiving you.

Well, we’re done having to hide Keisuke from Kaido now.

Well, we’re done having to hide Keisuke from Kaido now.

*sigh*

When are you gonna quit whining and let it go? It’s just a COMP.

But... without it...

Man, going out of your way to help people was a stupid idea in the first place.

Without those COMPs, we can relax a little.

But... A champion of love and justice isn’t allowed to lose!

I mean, look at this...

I don’t care about justice, or smiting evil, or any of that crap.

But... They beat us.

That means that all the responsibility to win this is on their heads, no matter what.

There’s no way out for them now.

We get to retire early. That’s kind of lucky for us, don’t ya think?

C’mon... Cheer up, cosplay chick.

Oof... Then... If a demon shows up you’ll be my Kaidomon and protect me, right?

Heh, sounds like a challenge. I’ll beat the living crap out of anything that pops up.

...Hey, what did you just call me!? You little--!

Oh noooooo! Kaidomon’s angry! Kaidomon needs a belly rub!

Wh-What in the world are those two doing...?

Haha... Looks like they actually get along. But...

Kaido’s right. It’s up to us to win this for them now.

Let’s make it through this, no matter what. For their sakes, too...

Yo, guys.

Kaido...

...You look pissed. Makes sense. Hate me all you want.

...? You’re... Never mind. It’s nothing.

...If you can’t forgive me, you can just kill me, too. I’m not going to run and hide.

...True, you just did the same thing Keisuke was doing. I know that!

But... why!? You didn’t have to go that far!

Hey... Aren’t you looking at this the wrong way?

Huh...!

...He followed the path he chose himself, all the way to the bitter end.

Instead of backing down, he was so proud that he couldn’t stop, not even if I kill him.

I don’t care what you think. Believe whatever you want.

...He and I are alike. We both knew that when we had to fight it would go all the way.

Hmph... He had some will. He tried to snap at me to the very end.

Keisuke...

...Sorry for what happened.

Huh...?

He must’ve been a great guy. If we didn’t have to meet like that, we could’ve been buds...

And, he was strong... in battle, and in his heart.

......

...See you. You’d better live through this.

Man... I couldn’t say anything to him.

It seemed like... Kaido understood Keisuke better than any of us.

We need to... think a lot more about things from now on...

Nickname... Yeah, I can understand how you feel, but...

...Let’s go.

Atsuro...

...Moaning and crying isn’t going to bring Keisuke back.

...I’m going to do whatever I can now.

That’s how I’m going to make it up to Keisuke...

...You’ve come, Name.

So, you were here all along!

I live here. What’s so surprising about me being here now?

Urgh...

Now... There isn’t much time left, so let’s get down to business.

It’s been six days since the lockdown began. People have been tormented by demons.

The time limit set by the government is just around the corner.

And yet... This situation is not all the fault of the demons.

It was the angels behind the government that ordered the lockdown and the UEM.

Thus, it isn’t just the demons tormenting humans... It’s the angels as well.

Now, Name... Your hands hold the cards that end this.

You have many choices.

To use human powers to deal with demons, to follow the angels and become a messiah...

But, Name... That isn’t your trump card.

I think your best choice would be to become the King of Bel.

*chuckle* You’re obedient today. I’ll tell you straight out.

I think your best choice would be to become the King of Bel.

...You want this lockdown to end, don’t you?

You can be the King of Bel and negotiate with the government.

With the power of a demon lord, you can subdue all demons easily.

You can then use that power as a bargaining chip with those behind the lockdown.

...Of course. If you show them your power as a demon lord, they’d have to make a deal.

Hmph... What is the power of this incompetent government compared to a demon lord?

Even if they deny to treat with you, give the order, and your demons will crush the SDF.

If the demons are not held in the Yamanote circle, the final option means nothing.

The Japanese government may be weak and incompetent, but they wouldn’t waste civilian lives.

I see...! If they see that the UEM is useless, they wouldn’t be reckless enough to use it.

This isn’t just about lifting the lockdown. There’s another reason to become King of Bel.

Heh... That would be easy enough, for the King of Bel. But my goal is different.

Name, I want to save humanity from God’s ordeal...

Ha! Who do you think you’re talking to? Nothing is impossible for me.

Ha... Do you understand? Mankind has wanted this for generation upon generation...

Cousin... Do you think this is the first time God has cast an ordeal on humanity?

Even if man can expel the demons through his own might, the demon world still exists.

If someone were to summon a demon later, God would once again impose an ordeal on us.

Even if we obey the angels and let God rule, one wrong step will trigger another ordeal...

For example, He failed to see the good in the tower of wisdom...

He then divided mankind with the barrier of languages. Do you see it, Name...?

Who is the supernatural being that has been tormenting humanity the longest?

Heh... You can’t figure it out? Then, I’ll tell you.

Our tormentor is God Himself.

None other than God, the one praised as an almighty ruler, is the cause of our suffering!

Heh... Well done.

None other than God, the one praised as an almighty ruler, is the cause of our suffering!

If you can overcome God and prove that mankind are not His pawns, the ordeals will end.

That’s exactly what I said. You’ll annihilate God...

Yes, that’s right. God can never torment humanity... once He has been annihilated.

Destroying God will free mankind from His shackles and grant us eternal freedom.

Name... It is true that humanity was created by the hand of God.

But now, we do not require God’s protection. We have our own strength.

Just as a parent must let go of its child, so too must we be released from God’s bonds!

...Name. You must fight God, and win true freedom for us all!

Look at yourselves... You’ve all survived within this place God has forsaken.

If anything, God is the very reason behind the destruction that will fall on Tokyo!

Name, the age of God has ended. Now is the time to begin the age of Man.

Ha... You seem nervous. I’m not surprised. Don’t worry; I’ll help you.

What...?

Do you think that I’m that cruel? That your brother would send you to a certain death?

If you become the King of Bel, killing God is not out of your reach. Make your decision.

Wh-Why don’t you be the king, then!? It doesn’t matter who fights God! Why drag him in!?

Personally, I don’t care who becomes the king.

But Name is the only human qualified to take part in the fight for the Throne of Bel.

The only ones who can become the king are demons crowned with the name of Bel.

If anyone else becomes the king, the demons will break away from COMP control.

This world will become a true Hell on Earth. Is that what you want?

Ugh... That’s...

...Do you understand? Only Name can stop that from happening.

Becoming the King of Bel and leading the demons will save humanity as well.

...Think hard about it, Name. Unless you save us, humanity has no future.

Tomorrow, the hand of God will reap a bounty of human souls from the Earth...

Let’s meet one more time tonight. Make your decision by then. I’ll be waiting.

He says he wants Nickname to choose, but then he forces Nickname into his own choice!

Yeah... Naoya’s going to make Nickname the next King of Bel, no matter what happens.

And he seems set on making Nickname fight against God, too...

...As long as God exists, He’ll keep sending ordeals at us, even if we beat this one.

Naoya wants us to take the power of the demons and kill God Himself...

...I’m against it. Killing God to stop His ordeals...?

Humanity brought these ordeals upon themselves in the first place. It’s not God’s fault!

People can live righteously because of fear of God’s judgement.

If God was dead, and the world belonged only to humanity... We would fall into barbarism.

Yeah, that’s right. ...Humans are weak. They can’t live without God.

...I want to believe that people are basically good.

But if that was true, why is there injustice in the world?

B-But... It is said that Master Belberith will save us!

Look around! Now’s not the time to fall back on your dogma.

I won’t say a word to anyone about what you tell me.

Please, believe me. I want to save you all! I want to save this entire country!

Aaahhh...

D-Do you promise? You won’t tell anyone that I helped you?

I swear it. Please, tell me.

How did Amane defeat Jikoku without a COMP?

Th-That’s...

...I am here.

...!? The maiden of Shomonkai... So, you’re Amane...

You were searching for me, correct? I will answer your questions.

I see... That’ll help things go faster. Six months ago, you defeated Jikoku in Asakusa.

However, neither the summoning program nor the altered COMPs had been completed yet.

How, then, did you defeat Jikoku!?

I borrowed the power of Jezebel, who is Master Belberith’s subordinate.

Master Belberith is a higher being, revered by the Shomonkai.

My father formed a contract with Master Belberith, who then sent Jezebel into me.

I called to her, and used that power to defeat Master Jikoku.

Jezebel... There’s... a demon inside you?

...Indeed.

Summoning a demon without the assistance of the program uses a vast amount of mental energy.

After using my powers to summon Jezebel, I fell unconscious for several days.

Jezebel, who had been wounded in the battle, still recovers within me...

In other words, you’re the only one that can use that power then...

...We can’t have the Shomomnkai doing anything they please anymore.

Demon tamers with altered COMPs are dangerous enough.

A human that can summon demons without a COMP is much worse...

...We can’t let you live like this. I’m sorry, but you have to die here.

Don’t be a fool. Your power cannot possibly defeat me...

Even if you were somehow able to kill me, you would still not meet your objective.

...!? What do you mean?

If I should fall, Jezebel will be released into this world.

Are you prepared to fight me, and then deal with her once she is free of my body?

Ngh...!

Then, if you will excuse us... Please, do not strain yourselves.

...Tch! We’re risking our lives, too!

I have to do this... I’ll find a way to stop the Shomonkai, somehow...

Nickname... Did you hear that?

Amane said that the demon inside her defeated Jikoku...

Yeah... I can’t imagine what it would be like to have a demon inside me...

Still... Jezebel, huh?

Yeah. And the demon the Shomonkai follow is Belberith, right?

The Founder made a contract with it, and as a result Jezebel was sent into Amane...

Umm... This whole Jezebel thing is confusing me.

Huh...? Yeah, Amane said that.

Well, think about it a little.

Jezebel is Belberith’s subordinate, but they’re both ”Bel-” demons.

Wait, the demons with ”Bel” in their names are fighting over who will be the next king...

So why is Jezebel working for Belberith?

Does this mean that not all the ”Bel-” demons are fighting each other?

Or is it because Jezebel knows that Belberith is stronger than her?

We don’t know that much yet... Well, it’ll probably help if we remember those names.

We have to focus on the fight with Belial at 18:00 today.

Yeah... You’re talking about the fire at Hibiya that was in the Laplace Mail, right?

Right! No matter what we do, we should deal with that demon before looking into anything.

Who are you kidding!? *snrk* Ahaha!

I can’t believe you said that with a straight face, Nickname.

...But, thanks. I think I’m not as nervous now.

We’re all worried about this. I mean, that’s no surprise. We’re up against a demon.

But... I don’t want to lose, no matter what. So, let’s do our best, Nickname.

Hey, do you have a second? I want to talk to you about something.

I’ve been thinking on my own about some things, and I want you to hear my opinions.

Amane, I mean Remiel, promised to tell us how to get to the server, right?

We just have to get the list of sound files from Haru’s sequencer for Gin...

But honestly, I was thinking of a different way.

That’s one way, but honestly, I was thinking of a different method.

This is all just based on what I got from studying Naoya’s notes, but...

This is all just based on what I got from studying Naoya’s notes, but...

If we can get access to the server, it’ll be possible to control every single demon.

But... I can’t do it now. I just don’t have the skills to reprogram the server in time.

To be honest, the only person who could do it fast enough is Naoya.

Right... No matter how much I think it over, I really think that only he can do this.

Heh... Thanks for the vote of confidence.

But, I don’t want to risk your lives on something I’m unsure of.

We’re going to need Naoya’s help to find out where the server is...

That’s why I think we need to meet him one more time.

...That’s what I think. If you’re okay with it, then I want your help too!

The power of the demons is amazing. They can do things I thought was impossible.

...I was thinking about having control over them to show the government not to fear them.

...I thought that everything would be solved if we could control the demons. But...

My best friend is dead... Because of a demon...

If there were no demons, Keisuke wouldn’t have had to die! I feel helpless!

...Sorry for complaining to you all of a sudden.

...Haha, sorry for going all emo on you like that... I didn’t mean to complain.

All right! If Gin’s plan works, we’ll be free of the demons!

I’m gonna shape up from here on out! Let’s go, Nickname!

All right! I’m gonna shape up from here on out! Let’s go, Nickname!

...If we don’t do something by 18:00 tomorrow, they’re going to use the final option.

Isn’t there anything we can do ourselves?

Okay, hear me out... Demons are beings with powers that surpass human technology.

We can control this power. We can’t control all the demons yet, but there must be a way.

Yeah, there has to be!

If we can control every demon, then that power can be put to use.

If we can do that, then show the government how it’s done, maybe the lockdown will end.

...You think so, too?

If I remember right, that angel Sariel said controlling the demons would be proof...

If we can convince theangels and the government that we’ve done it, we might be saved!

That’s why I’m thinking of analyzing the COMP to find a way to safely control demons.

...Really?

That’s why I’m thinking of analyzing the COMP to find a way to safely control demons.

Do you think so?

If I remember right, that angel Sariel said controlling the demons would be proof...

If we can convince theangels and the government that we’ve done it, we might be saved!

That’s why I’m thinking of analyzing the COMP to find a way to safely control demons.

Do you think so? I mean, if the demons are under control, would the angels still worry?

That’s why I’m thinking of analyzing the COMP to find a way to safely control demons.

I know a bit about the theory behind how the demons are being controlled.

There may be more detailed materials at the Shomonkai. We have to get our hands on them.

Good. I’m glad you can tell where I’m going with this.

Yeah, I’m aware of that, too.

The melody needed to control demons is either in the COMPs or in the server.

We have everything that we need!

Everything but time, that is... We only have until 18:00 tomorrow! That’s not enough!

The power of the demons will change all our lives!

There’s no need for everybody to be able to summon them, though.

We can just use their power to make everyone’s lives better.

Right! People don’t all need power plants. They just need the electricity they produce.

But all this potential innovation is going to be wiped out with the demons.

I think there’s no other way to end the lockdown unless the demons are under control.

We have to make them understand how useful the demons can be!

Once they’re all under control, there won’t be any more need for the lockdown, either.

We’ll be free and humanity will have discovered a new power!

Everybody wins, don’t you think?

I think that’s really our only option. I’m going to do my best to get them under control!

If we don’t do something by the time 18:00 rolls around tomorrow it’s all over, right?

I was thinking about what can be done to stop it... and I came to a conclusion.

What if the power of demons could be safely harnessed, like electricity or gas?

...The government isn’t completely stupid.

I bet they’ve thought about using the power of demons in the military and stuff.

But, they couldn’t release the existence of demons, and they’re afraid of their powers.

Once they’re assured that demons can be used safely, the government will jump on board.

No, I think it could really happen.

The demons we use with the COMPs have never turned against us, right?

The key to solving this problem is in there, somewhere...

...Yeah, I’m sure of it.

The demons we use with the COMPs have never turned against us, right?

The key to solving this problem is in there, somewhere...

If I had the knowledge and the time, I’m sure I could figure it out...!

I want to do something, but there’s nothing I can do...

It’s a shame... We had an entire week, but I can’t believe it went by so quickly.

Oh... sorry. I didn’t mean to complain.

I’m not going to give up on it... So let’s struggle on to the very end!

Waaaah!

Come on, this way! Hurry! It’s too dangerous to stay here!

...What’s the matter!?

What’s the matter!? Demon tamers started fighting each other right next to us!

If’n it weren’t for that cop, I don’t think we’d’a made it outta there...

This is exactly why ya can’t trust demon tamers! Seriously!

Wha--How could they...!? I can’t believe this! Let’s stop them, Nickname!

Are you dumb? It’s dangerous! When you get yer heads cut off don’t come cryin’ to me!

Oh... It’s you guys. ...What’s up?

Hmph... You seem calm. I’m surprised you can be like that. You know about tomorrow.

How the hell do you think I am? I know what’s gonna happen tommorrow!

...You know about it, right? We’re all gonna be massacred by the government.

Huh... Don’t be a hypocrite. No matter what their logic is, murder’s still murder...

Don’t play dumb. I looked into it myself. ...Don’t worry, I won’t tell anyone else.

Well, I know you don’t think I’m any different from those government goons, anyway.

...It doesn’t really matter.

In a hundred years, we’ll all be dead anyway. Now, later... it doesn’t make a difference.

...But to just roll over and die after being put through all this isn’t cool, either.

The weak rant about justice, logic, morals, all that crap. ...To hell with them.

They pretend to protect others to make themselves feel good, then they claim to be ”good.”

Look at this country. Friends, family, even lovers have been lying, cheating, and stealing.

Every single one of them is a goddamned hypocrite. Their stupidity makes me wanna puke.

Everyone’s hiding behind their smiles, but underneath we all have the same face of evil.

What’s wrong with wanting things? What’s wrong with anger? That’s how people are!

At least be honest with yourself and show that side of you to the world!

...I’m gonna show them. I’ll destroy those self- righteous, smug SDF bastards!

...What, am I freakin’ you out? I’m not surprised.

Don’t force yourself to agree with me. You sitck with those stupid morals until you die.

Oh, really...? Not bad! Ha... I like your attitude.

If you’re gonna waste what’s left of your life, come with me! We’ll crush this world!

...As of now, I’m swearing my life to you. Your life belongs to me, now, too.

Even if the whole world is our enemy, I’ll protect you. ...Just don’t double-cross me.

Hahahaha! Man, you are one interesting dude. Let’s get to business!

...You’ve got a mouth, huh? Let’s get down to business.

...We have COMPs, but we need to get our hands on as many as we can.

First... the Shomonkai. They’re the strongest COMP-using people around.

We need to locate where they’re making the COMPs, capture it, and then crush their stronghold.

If anyone won’t give us their COMP, we’ll just take it by force...

Yeah? We’re gonna die if we sit around, so we have to take this as far as we can.

My crew’s loyal to me. I’ll give ’em COMPs and have them kill anyone who resists us.

After that, we’ll smash the lockdown and use the demons to smack down everyone outside.

Then... the whole damn world is ours.

W-Wait a second! This is way too out of control!

I mean... If Nickname’s gonna team up with you... I’ll come along.

But if you’re gonna do this, you need a better plan. Can you trust your gang?

Hmph... People will betray everything. I never trusted them from the beginning.

...? Then what are we gonna do?

That’s where you come in, nerdlinger. Use your head, stupid.

Who’re you calling stupid!?

...Basically, you want me to put a restriction on the other guys’ COMPs, right?

I can do that, easy.

Well... Looks like you’re not that stupid after all. Not bad, nerdlinger.

Grrr... You’d better stop calling me that!

Hahaha! Looks like all the pieces are falling into place.

I’m having my guys search for the Shomonkai facilities, but let me know if you find them.

Heh heh heh... This is shapin’ up to be fun...

Hahaha...! Yeah, well, I’m not sorry at all. That’s just how it is. Good luck tomorrow.

...Name Surname. I listened to the ways the human mind has devised to end this.

With that in mind, I will tell you His will.

So you have come, Name Surname. I am here to tell you His will.

Huh!? What!? G-God’s will!?

The will of God...? Why are you telling us this all of a sudden?

The will of God...? Why are you telling us this all of a sudden?

...It is necessary, in order to save mankind.

Name Surname, you must lead mankind towards a path of righteousness.

That is His will.

This ”lockdown” began due to humanity’s meddling in forbidden powers with demons.

If the demons disappear from this world, for any reason, life can return to normal.

But, Name... Is a return to normalcy truly the road humanity should take?

Could this ordeal be an opportunity to start mankind down a better path than that?

A superb response. You are absolutely correct...

Spreading His teachings, you will become the next Messiah and lead the people to Him.

No, that is not the way.

You will become the next Messiah and lead the people to Him by spreading His word.

H-Hey, wait. Why does it have to be Nickname?

There are other demon tamers out there, so why is all this falling on our heads?

Why are you forcing Nickname to make these decisions!?

...No other human can undertake this task.

He has defeated Beldr, and is qualified to become the next King of Bel.

He alone has the possibility of subduing all the demons currently infesting Tokyo.

No mere human can become the Messiah...

Only Name, who is human, yet can also become the King of Bel, is capable.

Of course. It is the one and only way to truly save humanity.

No. Being the King of Bel and becoming the Messiah are mutually exclusive.

Even after becoming the King of Bel, you must cast your title aside to be the Messiah.

Should you choose to use your newfound power as the King of Bel for your own desires...

I must condemn you in His name.

Make your decision, Name Surname.

I will show you the path you should take through Amane.

...As I have said, my name is Remiel.

I am the bearer of His word, and the one observing you all.

Isn’t there another demon in that body, too? One called Jezebel?

How do we have proof you’re an angel!?

You could be that demon, trying to fool us!

That’s right...!

Isn’t there another demon in that body, too? One called Jezebel?

How do we have proof you’re an angel!?

You could be that demon, trying to fool us!

Hold your tongue, human. Can you not tell the difference between angels and demons?

...! Agh...

Amane has had a power to hear the voices of holy and unholy creatures since she was young.

That is why Belberith turned his attention to her, and used her as a catalyst for Jezebel.

When I learned of that, I hid within the girl’s body to seek out Belberith’s intentions.

But... the powers of the demons given the name of Bel are immense.

The injuries from the battle with Jikoku have healed, and Jezebel is growing strong.

That is why I have turned my powers to place both Jezebel’s and Amane’s minds in torpor.

That is also why I have sought to contact you, as well.

Th-Then... What’s happening to Amane now?

Do not be concerned... Human consciousness is more resilient than you think.

Now that Amane is asleep, there is no danger of her mind being taken over by Jezebel.

...I will say this one more time, Name Surname.

His wish is that you should lead mankind and create a world of justice.

Name, obey his words and become the Messiah.

Thank you. Allow me to show my gratitude for your purity of heart.

If you become the Messiah, this world and all its people have a chance of salvation.

Mankind will sever the temptations of evil and gain eternal bliss without darkness.

Earth will become a supreme paradise, and only you can bring it about, Name.

Humanity will then be able to climb into a new spiritual stage.

...That would be unfortunate. The path to mankind’s salvation will become closed.

I promise that the lockdown will end if the demons are dealt with...

But, Name, humanity’s suffering will continue for all of eternity.

Dwell on that as well.

You are the only one who can lead mankind to true happiness and eternal paradise.

What’re you gonna do, Name?

Surname... What are you going to do?

Nickname... What’re you going to do!?

I will give you some time. Let us meet again once you have reached a decision.

W-Wait a second! I want to know something!

...What is it? There is little that I can tell you directly.

Tell me where the server running the demon summoning program is!

...Atsuro Kihara.

I understand that you are considering utilizing the demons to serve humanity.

As I said before, that route is a dangerous choice that puts the world at risk.

I cannot gamble with the fate of this world just for you.

...You’re right! It’s true that we’re powerless.

But humanity has overcome many crises up until now, and we’ve made it this far! You yourself said that this was a test of human potential!

You can at least give us a hint about how we can rewrite the summoning program!

The terms of this ordeal are that mankind must deal with the demons on its own.

Very well. If that is the path humanity chooses, then it is my duty to show you the way...

even if it should lead to the destruction of the world.

R-Really...!?

However, there will be conditions:

You must gather the knowledge and the means of controlling the demons by tomorrow.

Only then will I show you the way that leads to the summoning server.

...She’s gone.

Yeah...

Nickname’s going to become the King of Bel, and then be the Messiah? Is this for real...?

I’m in favor of that. If God is coming to the world, then this must be the best choice.

The righteous will be saved, and order will return to the world... Everything’ll change.

I’ll lend you my strength, Surname.

Yo... I’ve been looking for you guys.

Gin!? Oh... Um... Are you all right?

Yeah... Sorry for not thanking you before.

Huh...? Oh, no, forget about it. You don’t have to thank us or anything...!

Heh... It’s good to see that you’re energetic as ever... I’ve been doing some thinking.

...... About Aya?

...Yeah. Aya’s gone. I accept that. She’ll probably never return.

...She would make music out of everything.

Flowers in parks, the moon in the evening sky, birds chirping... I didn’t get it.

She’d say I lacked the heart to see beauty in nature, and we’d get into fights...

...She’s one weird girl, huh? Who would’ve expected that from a rock star...?

Gin...

I’m not going to live in doubt any more.

Aya loved this world. At the very least, she wouldn’t have wanted this to happen.

That’s why... I’m going to wipe out all the demons.

Heh... You guys have helped me out so much. Next drink’s on me...

Oh... Non-alcoholic, of course.

Ahaha...! At least throw in a dinner too, okay?

Okay... Enough joking around for now. I’d like you to tell me what you know.

What needs to be done to wipe out the demons?

Hey, Nickname. We might not be sure yet, but shouldn’t we mention the server?

What server?

Oh, um... We were thinking that if we stop the server that’s running the demon

summoning program, then the demons couldn’t be summoned anymore.

...Can you tell me more about that?

I see... So that’s how it all works.

Me? Um, well...

Right...

If the server is shut down, it should prevent any more demons from being summoned.

...In other words, it’ll keep the number of demons already here from increasing...

So, do you know where we can find this server?

...What do you mean?

Um, we heard that from the Shomonkai. We don’t know anything specific yet...

I see...

Um, we heard that from the Shomonkai. We don’t know anything specific yet...

The Shomonkai, huh...? Them again? Sheesh...

Yes, but they’re not gonna tell us that easi--

Let’s go try again, then.

Oh... Huh!? Gin sure acts fast when he makes up his mind...

Hey, we should follow him!

Huh...? What’s wrong, Atsuro?

It’ll be easier to get information out of the Shomonkai if Gin’s with us!

And then there’s that thing with Gin and Azuma... It may be dangerous for him alone!

It doesn’t matter if we wipe out the demons of gain control over them.

Either way, as long as we get to that server, we can lift the lockdown!

You might be right!

Let’s go, Nickname!

...I see. Heh. Not every plan works out.

You’ve got your own things in mind, too, right? That’s fine.

I’m going to try wiping out the demons. You should keep on doing whatever you’re doing.

Good luck...

*sigh* I’m terrible...

Hey, what’s wrong, Shoji?

Oh... It’s you kids. It’s good to see you’re still alive...

...A little while ago, members of the Shomonkai were lynching a man...

Oh, no...

Of course, I couldn’t just watch, so I ran and yelled at them to stop, but...

I was too late... And the man... He was the guy who rescued me before...

...!

I owed him my life, but I couldn’t save him...

Ha... what a laugh. I call myself a journalist and act all big, but I’m weak.

Hey... I’m begging you. You kids need to live through this no matter what. See you...

H-Hey... Do you think the man who was hanged by the Shomonkai was...?

Damn it! This is our fault... If we hadn’t told him that...

It must have been Gin... Damn it! This is our fault... If we hadn’t told him...

If we’d thought this was going to happen, we should’ve gone with him...!

...Yo. Did you find Haru’s sequencer?

Really... You did it, then. Where was it?

Hey, what’re you saying, Nickname!? Sorry, Gin. We haven’t found it yet...

I see...

Well, I’m in a similar bind. I’m disgusted with how helpless I am...

Is something wrong, Gin?

...I was looking for clues about where Aya is.

Ah...

I thought the Shomonkai were suspicious and sniffed around, but I found nothing.

But... That’s not your fault, Gin...

Haru’s dead, too... Most likely, Aya is as well...

I wanted to at least find the truth, but...

Ha... I’m pathetic. I can’t even do that. I’m sick of myself...

...Aya’s probably dead. I know... My heart’s telling me.

I wanted to at least find the truth, but...

Ha... I’m pathetic. I can’t even do that. I’m sick of myself...

Gin...

My, my, my... Hello there, Name.

What a coincidence that we’d meet here.

Hah... You’re a cynic, aren’t you? Well, maybe, maybe not.

Regardless, it seems that tomorrow may be the day we all say our goodbyes to the world.

Long ago, at the beginning of everything...

God took seven days and nights creating the heavens, the earth, and everything in them.

...That’s the same amount of time being used to test the world.

Now... Who wanted this ordeal to happen in the first place?

Hahahaha! No, you wouldn’t, would you?

I mean this situation you’re in right now. Weren’t you listening?

The world’s in your hand, then you look down and see you’re standing on someone’s palm...

That kind of thing happens all the time. Ha ha...

Now, just who could I be...? You’re trying to figure out what my intentions are, huh?

Eh? Oh, just forget about it. I’m tired of talking about it, anyway.

Whatever. I think I’ll pass some information along to you.

...You’re already aware of the fight for the Throne of Bel, aren’t you?

Hmmm, good. Then let me fill you in on this war you’ve gotten yourself dragged into.

Of all the Bels that have appeared in this world, there are five left.

The most powerful, and closest to obtaining the throne of Bel, is Belberith.

And, he has two of the other Bels accompanying him.

...Hm? You know that Jezebel is inside Amane, don’t you?

Belberith placed Jezebel within Amane to act as his agent in the human world.

It seemed his interests coincided with those of the man who founded the Shomonkai.

...You seem confused.

Haven’t you heard of Belzaboul yet? I may have said too much...

Well, who cares! I might as well tell you.

Belzaboul is the right hand of darkness. He was originally as powerful as Belberith...

Unfortunately, he’s serving a rather troublesome force himself...

I don’t know why, but Belzaboul’s boss ordered him to work under Belberith.

...Well, I can’t even come close to what someone like him would be thinking.

That reminds me... I heard he was planning on visiting this world himself sometime soon.

Heh heh heh... I hope you all get the chance to meet him.

Anyway, I don’t know why, but he’s lending his powers to help Belberith.

And since you’re standing against Belberith, you can’t avoid fighting him, too, see?

And while we’re on the subject of Belberith...

The worship of the Shomonkai seems to have given him a great deal of power.

...If he becomes the King of Bel, many demons will choose to obey him, that’s for sure.

If things keep going like they have been, he certainly will.

You’ve got spirit, but if things keep going the way they have, he won’t be stopped.

Heh... The demons will gain a powerful leader, and the war against God can finally begin.

What a shame... They keep telling the humans that this is part of God’s ordeal.

If you trace it all back, the humans just got dragged into the war of angels and demons.

Well... You’re not unrelated, but humanity only got involved fairly recently.

...It’s not like I care about this stuff all that much, anyway.

Now, I wonder what kind of world we’ll see if you win the war for the Throne of Bel...

Heh... I’m really looking forward to that.

Anyway, it seems that defeating Belial will be your biggest obstacle today.

I’ll be watching your activities with interest, as always...

I’ve got a box seat for this show. I’ll be watching you with interest, as always...

H-He disappeared again...! Who in the world is he? What in the world is he...!?

Well... Belberith, huh? And he’s got two more of the Bel demons with him...

Yeah... But we have to worry about Belial first.

Let’s get our death clocks off of 0 today, then think about what happens later...

That’s Amane--I mean, Remiel!

We need to know where the server is kept... Let’s go ask about it, Nickname!

Hey! Wait up...! We have a question for you!

Do you require something? I cannot reveal very much to you...

I... I have a plan! Please, tell us where the summoning server is!

...Atsuro Kihara.

I understand that you desire to use the power of demons to benefit mankind.

But as I have told you... The path to the server involves imperiling this world...

I cannot gamble this world’s fate for your desire.

I-I know we’re weak...

But... mankind has come out on top before! We’ve made it this far!

You said you wanted to take a chance on human potential!

Can’t you at least give us a hint about rewriting the summoning program?

Very well. The terms of this ordeal are for man to subdue the demons on their own power.

If you have chosen this path, it is our duty to show you the way, whatever the cost.

R-Really...?

On one condition...

You must prepare a plan and a means of controlling the demons by tomorrow.

If you can do this, I will show you the way to the summoning server.

So... was that a yes?

Yep. We just have to prove we’ll be able to control the demons with the server...

Well, if that’s what we have to do, then let’s do it.

Let’s show Remiel our plan will work and make him show us where the server is!

I see... I understand what you desire.

However, I cannot allow you to go to the summoning server.

Why not...!? I want to return Tokyo to the way it was. I can’t do that if I can’t access the server.

...Give it up.

A normal human cannot even reach the server.

Even were you to stop it, that does not mean the demons would be eradicated.

Returning Tokyo to its original state... is impossible.

It’ll be enough to stop more demons from coming. I can deal with what’s left of them...!

You only have until tomorrow. You could not possibly do it in what little time remains.

No, it can be done.

You...

You claim it is possible. Do you know of a specific way to do what you say?

A melody... The demon summoning program uses a song?

...Yeah, Naoya’s notes talk about it.

...Huh? Me? R-Right!

Um, I deciphered the notes that Naoya left behind.

There’s a particular melody that the demon summoning program uses.

A melody... The demon summoning program uses a song?

...Yeah.

I was able to decipher the notes Naoya left behind.

There’s a particular melody that the demon summoning program uses.

A melody... The demon summoning program uses a song?

Let’s see... The relevant portion of the code is here:

”SND02: RUN(summon);;hi effect SND10: RUN(dispel);;no effect It’s around here.

”SND” probably mean an audio file, which makes 02 and 10 the sounds affecting demons.

See, the line about ”dispel” has a comment in it from Naoya saying that it doesn’t work.

I’ve looked at his notes, and that dispel subroutine doesn’t appear to be implemented.

So if that part of the program is fixed and implemented, we can upload it to the server...

If we want, we can comment out the line about summoning to make it stop working, too.

If we do that, the server will be able to remove all the summoned demons from Tokyo!

....... I see. Well done.

But, what will you do if this ”SND10” song is not there to be used in the dispel program?

Come on, Nickname. This isn’t the time for jokes anymore.

There’s one more way. We’ll have passed the ordeal if all demons can be controlled...

The COMPs we have give us complete control over particular demons.

However, most of the commands are coming through from the server.

So if we alter the program, we should be able to control all demons, even without COMPs!

Please... tell us! We need to know where the summoning server is!

...... I see... You have truly considered what you ask for.

We’ve found the knowledge and the method we need! Please... tell us where the server is!

...... I see. You have come prepared for what you ask for...

...Very well. I will tell you the path that will lead you to the server.

...! R-Really!?

...There is one final condition. What you seek will put the world in danger.

I cannot tell you the way unless your plan’s success is absolutely certain.

Once you have found that certainty, I shall show you the way to the server.

May His blessings be upon you all...

That’s a good sign... Right?

...But, how are you planning to make that song you were talking about!?

If we can’t do it by the time limit, we’ll be dead no matter what, you know!?

We don’t!? What do you mean?

Huh!? Can Haru do that?

Haha... You’re so slow, Yoohoo. Whose song did Naoya use in the first place?

Um... Aya’s? ...! Oh! You mean...?

Now you’ve got it. Right, they’re Aya’s songs.

And Haru has Aya’s sequencer. So...

That’s right! If that sequencer can summon demons...

Bingo! There’s a good chance that the song mentioned in the code is in the sequencer!

Yes... We did it! That’s amazing, everyone!

...Then, that means we need to find Aya’s sequencer.

All right... I’ll help look for Haru.

...Ngh!

That is unfortunate... But please, excuse me.

...Damn!

...... We couldn’t back him up...

Yeah... But, even if we did have a way to the server right this second...

We still wouldn’t know how to get rid of the demons that have already been summoned.

Oh, it’s you.

What’s with that big smile?

Huh... Not bad at all. I knew I could put my trust in you.

Tell me where it is, and I’ll send my guys there.

Quit clowning around. Hurry up and tell me.

...I see. All right, we’ll just leave the rest to my crew. They can handle it.

Well then, we can just kick back and relax. Let’s meet up again later tonight. See ya!

...Is this really how it should be?

...Kaido seemed really happy.

So you’re just smirking for no reason? That’s pretty creepy, even for you...

Hey, Nickname. Aren’t you going to tell him where the COMP factory is?

You found where they’re makin’ the COMPs? What, were you just teasing me?

Quit clowning around. Hurry up and tell me.

...I see. All right, we’ll just leave the rest to my crew. They can handle it.

Well then, we can just kick back and relax. Let’s meet up again later tonight. See ya!

...Is this really how it should be?

...Kaido seemed really happy.

...Humans, I convey a warning to you.

Wh-What the--!? What do you want!?

...The corrupted humans have broken the taboo of awakening the powers of demons.

But our benevolent Lord has turned this into an ordeal, giving man a chance to repent.

What’s with you, lady? Walking up and preaching at us out of the blue...

You cannot tell. It is hardly surprising. I have borrowed this lowly body to advise you.

...Watch your tongues, humans, and hear my words.

I am an angel, Sariel. I deliver His words and preside over man’s death.

An a-angel!?

Y-You said... A-Angel!?

Seriously? You’re really an angel...?

I speak for the Lord, and only truth can come from my lips. I cannot speak lies or deceit.

Hear me, humans.

Our Lord will not forsake you, should you drive away the demons and resist temptation.

Mankind would be considered to have overcome His ordeal, and your world will remain yours.

But, should you be immersed in the darkness, you will have your freedom stripped away.

...We have listened to your government’s appeals, and have already granted 7 days’ grace.

...Indeed.

We angels voted to strip man of self-determination, but our Lord is forgiving...

Your government was given 7 days in return for preventing an outpouring of demons.

...This is an ordeal, a test of humanity’s true nature.

But, humans, consider this... What is His purpose? What path should you continue on?

After all, we do not hate humanity.

Name Surname, I hope that you turn to Him and help Him lead this world to paradise.

Yes... You will become the next Messiah and lead mankind into a new age.

...Engrave this into your memory. It is up to you to become the next Messiah.

If He wills it, then an everlasting peace will come upon the world.

The flames of discord will be extinguished and all hearts will be joyful.

The world that was lost when man was driven from Eden will be restored...

Human, think of this ordeal as a chance to correct mankind’s wrongs. Give thanks to Him.

H-Hold on, just a sec!

Can’t humans come to accept the power they gain by dealing with demons?

Does that mean you won’t judge us as passing the ordeal even if we control every demon!?

If you can accomplish that, the lockdown will be lifted and you can go on with life.

However...

We do not think that man has a heart strong enough to resist the temptation of such power.

...The next time man’s hearts are stained by darkness, we cannot grant such leniency.

Neither we, the Lord, nor mankind wish for a sorrowful end such as that...

Urgh... That’s true, but...

Humans, turn to the path Remiel presented to you. Walk it of your own free will.

We are not here to make humanity suffer. We are here to save you.

Think, and make your decision... We wish for you to choose peace.

Hey, Nickname... I wanna talk to you about something...

...Have you been thinking about what you’re gonna do tomorrow?

This is just my opinion, but I feel like we shouldn’t stay in the city. We should escape.

Yeah, but... Can we really change this whole mess in just one more day?

It’s gonna pass by so quickly, and if we fail... I’m too scared to even think of it...

If we break out of the lockdown, is there any reason for it to continue?

I think escaping would help save other people, too...

I’d really like it if you gave what I said some thought...

Yeah...

I mean, we have COMPs, so if we get outside, we can still control demons...

They can end the lockdown then, and everyone would be saved...

I’d really like it if you gave what I said some thought...

Hey, Nickname. Our death clocks run out today, right...?

Oh, no... Sorry! It’s just... How can I put it? I want to do this all the right way.

...Yeah. What about tomorrow?

Everything we’ve done...

It’ll all end tomorrow, even if we succeed or fail.

Yeah... You’re right. We’ve been doing our best for the past week!

If we lose, right at the finish line... I’m gonna be mad with you, got it?

You idiot!

You’re supposed to tell a worried girl things like ”It’ll all be okay!”

Um... Sorry. Ever since the lockdown, I’ve, um... I’ve said a lot of selfish things.

I was scared... and angry at having to go through something like this...

I think... I just wanted to take it out on someone...

In the end, that attitude makes me no different from the people starting riots.

I... I’m not going to be lost any longer. I’m going to trust in you, Nickname...

Anyway... I don’t mind what happens, as long as we do our best.

I’ll support you, Nickname, no matter what! Heehee...

Gah. I’m kinda embarrassed to get all that off my chest. Let’s get back.

...I see. No wonder you’re so desperate. All right, I’ll lend you a hand.

I’m counting on you! I have to see my son!

Leave it to me. I’ll definitely get you to... Oh, but this should be private.

Very well, then... I’ll come get you when it’s all set up. See you later...

...I see, so your COMP was destroyed. Tragic...

All right, I’ll lend you a hand. I’ll get you out of here.

I’m counting on you! I have to see my son!

Okay, okay, calm down. You were ordered to get a COMP, yes?

Here, you can take mine. Use it to do something about your son’s hospital bills.

...! Why are you doing all this for me...?

In return... There’s a favor I’d like to ask of you.

...All right. Let’s go somewhere else and finish this chat.

Hey... Wasn’t that Honda?

And he was with that flashy guy! There’s an odd couple...

Yeah...

First we see him with Kaido, and now that other guy... Honda’s got some mysteries.

We have no way of knowing...

First we see him with Kaido, and now that other guy... Honda’s got some mysteries.

I wonder what Honda was asking him about...

Do you think he was asking for anything?

Couldn’t they just be working together for survival in this harsh world? That makes sense.

I don’t know... I get the feeling like something was up between them...

...Oh? You’re pretty late, Mr. Failure.

...You lost the qualifications to fight Belial.

Good for you. You didn’t try, but now you don’t have to die.

The slightest thing can tamper with fate.

...The death of the one you were involved with may have changed the future.

Then again... That’s not really a downside for you, is it?

You’ve got your last day coming up. You’d better enjoy it. Don’t give up!

Huh? Hey, wasn’t that guy just now...?

H-Hey, Nickname! What’re you staring off into space for?

What? Why are you staring over my head...?

Hey, are you all right? C’mon! Tell us!

They did!? Are you serious!?

We did? Wh-What’s that supposed to mean?

C’mon, Nickname! Get a grip and tell us!

...? Did that guy tell you that!? What’s that supposed to mean?

C’mon, Nickname! Get a grip and tell us!

...! Don’t tell me... Did that guy come to tell us that?

We’re not fighting Belial...? Why’s that?

I’m glad our death clocks changed, but... Is this something to be happy about?

Did... Did we mess something up!? Damn... I don’t know...

Y-You think so...? Well, I guess that’s okay. Something’s bothering me, though...

...Did we do something wrong?

Could we... have done

...Did we mess up somewhere?

I’ve been waiting for you, Name. Belial’s just up ahead.

This demon of Bel holds the key to your death clocks.

The demon you defeated before, Beldr, was far weaker than it used to be...

This will be different; a powerful demon crowned with the name of Bel. Can you win?

Hahaha! I expect you to become the king of the Bels!

For a human to gain the power of Bel is unprecedented...

Do you understand? This is revolutionary!

You humans, children of God, were created with infinite possibility...

...You’ll join hands with demons, who were despised by God and thrown into the abyss!

Isn’t that thrilling? The world will change, and a new era in history will begin!

It’s wonderful! This is truly a superb show!

Eh...?

That’s right, you still don’t know what the King of Bel and all that mean, do you?

Heh... All right, I’ll give you a special lesson.

”Bel” is a word that means ”master” in the Acadian language.

That would be around 2500 BCE, in what you’d call ancient Mesopotamia.

Bel was a powerful being that ruled the world at that time.

Around 600 BCE, another powerful being named Yehowah came around, taking dominance.

That’s the being currently worshipped as ”God” who is said to be the world’s maker.

Anyway, Bel lost the battle against this being and was robbed of its powers.

Bel was ousted from its throne and became a number of lowly idol gods in numerous faiths.

Still, even after being divided several times, these Bels are powerful demons.

...Considering this, can you imagine how much power the original Bel must have had?

Good question. Bel is a being that lost a battle with another being called Yehowah.

Bel was a very powerful demon, but was stripped of its power and driven from its throne.

Bel was cast into the demon world, where he broke into shooting stars.

Each of these stars became a seperate being. These new beings are the demons of Bel.

As time passed, the power of Bel awoke inside them, and they rose, burning with hatred.

Each one wants to defeat the other Bels and regain the power of the former Bel.

That demon will then be reborn in this world as a contender for supreme being.

In other words, the victor would be the King of Bel...

I think I’ve talked for long enough. I’m tired of seeing your vacant stare, so I’m out.

Well then... May you see the glory of victory!

Why’re you staring off into space, Nickname?

The Laplace Mail must have been talking about the outdoor concert hall.

Belial, the demon of fire, huh...?

If we don’t win against it, we won’t live to see tomorrow. Let’s pull it together!

It’s night already...

Tomorrow at 18:00, the government’s going to take action... and we’re all dead.

Really...? Do you really think it’ll all turn out okay...?

Yeah... I’m scared, too...

Izuna seemed to be stuck, too... We can’t count on anyone else to help us now.

...Yeah.

That demon Jezebel, the one in Amane... It defeated Jikoku, right?

Knowing that doesn’t help us with anything...

Hmm... If Jezebel’s inside Amane, there’s nothing we can do about it...

*sigh* There’s nothing the special forces can do, then...

That’s why we have to do our best. We can’t give up, not even at the last second!

...Our deaths haven’t been decided. I’m never going to give in! I’ll do all I can!

Besides the government, we can’t expect the angels to pull any strings to help us...

No matter what happens, they probably won’t forgive humans until we take responsibility.

Yeah... Their attitude makes me sick.

Luckily, being able to control the demons will be enough to get them off our backs...

They did say that would work, but... Well, I guess it’s our only way out of this.

I think today went well.

We defeated Belial and saved Haru!

Well, you’re right about that. And, we were able to change our destined deaths...

Even on top of that, we’re well on our way to winning the battle for the Throne of Bel.

...Still, we can’t let our guard down. We do have to stop that ”final option.”

Yeah! Let’s keep believing in that and do our best!

...Right. I’m never going to relax until we make it through tomorrow!

Whew... I feel exhausted all of a sudden...

Hey, why don’t we get some rest soon?

Yeah, that’s a good idea.

We should make sure we’re rested for tomorrow.

No matter how much we laugh or cry, it all ends tomorrow. Let’s make sure it ends well!

Yeah! Well... Let’s get ready for bed!

Oh my, we meet again. I’m glad to see that you made it out alive. Well done!

But, you know... Everyone’s going to die tomorrow. That’s a sad thing.

Haha... I had a feeling you’d say that.

Oh my, are you mocking me? You’re not all that, you know.

Well, whatever you think, you may be able to change that destiny in the remaining time.

Ha... You can believe me, or not. You’re free to decide.

Whoa! Don’t be so hasty. I’ll explain it to you.

People’s thoughts are useful. Oddly enough, Naoya’s summoning program proved that.

If you use that power to your advantage, you can change the world... Or your destiny.

...Walk the path with those sympathetic to you and with whom you would share destiny.

Well... Didn’t you receive an email from that person, just a moment ago?

I believe that’s the invitation to go forth, hand in hand, into destiny.

Then again, now is the only time you can take that path...

Whether you live or die is up to you. Think about what’s going to happen once it ends.

There are an infinity of roads before you. You should already know who walks which path...

Hahaha... Are you at a loss from all the invitations? It’s tough being popular, no?

I can relate. You have five main roads available to you.

Hahaha... Are you at a loss from all the invitations? It’s tough being popular, no?

I can relate. You have four main roads available to you.

Hahaha... Are you at a loss from all the invitations? It’s tough being popular, no?

I can relate. You have three main roads available to you.

Hahaha... Are you at a loss from all the invitations? It’s tough being popular, no?

I can relate. You have three main roads available to you.

Which path interests you?

This world will come if you heed the angels’ words and become the Messiah.

As long as God’s wishes are met, mankind can avoid further ordeals.

A world of complete order, with no injustice or discontent...

Whether you think of that as wonderful or restrictive is up to you.

But, knowing that the angels ordered this lockdown and suffering, can you obey them?

This path leads you to become the King of Bel, ruling over the demons and saving mankind.

And, in using that power to battle God, humanity will gain eternal freedom from His whim.

Of course, man will never have God’s salvation, but will be free of his judgement as well.

It will be a world where the weak fall victim to the strong and power is all that matters.

Well, a certain amount of natural selection is to be expected...

This wouldn’t be the world ruled by God, but neither would you be the King of Bel.

A future where mankind’s free will is respected and humanity can continue to advance.

But should man once again fall to temptation to use demons, God’s ordeal will return...

Nothing advances or decays. It seems rather stagnant, doesn’t it?

Heh... I have the feeling you’re leaning towards deciding on this one...

A world where all is as it was before the lockdown: peaceful, normal, boring, decadent.

Humans do love to blind themselves, don’t they? You’ll sweep all this under the rug.

If the demons disappear, the lesson of this ordeal will be lost.

And, if humans should summon demons again, this ordeal will begin anew...

Doesn’t this all sound so boring? Truly, I think it embodies ennui.

I personally hope you don’t choose to take this path.

Oh, my... Still looking for more options? All right, I’ll tell you.

You can give up on deciding the future of humanity and just escape the lockdown.

You demon tamers should be able to break through the military cordon, right?

Whether you live or die is up to you. But think about what will happen afterward...

Oh...? Is your mind already set? No wonder your Naoya’s broth--I mean, cousin.

Anyway, tomorrow is the last day. I wish you the best of luck.

...So you’ve come.

I want to erase all demons from Tokyo and return this city to what it used to be.

Would you... lend me your strength so I can accomplish that goal?

Yeah... There’s no rush. Take your time and think it through.

Thank you.

Heh... Glad to have you on the team!

All right... Let’s go over our plans for tomorrow.

If a song we need can be created, the maiden will show us how to reach the server.

Right. We should go see the maiden once the sun’s up.

We also need to see Haru first and make sure the song’s been completed.

Yeah, this plan won’t work without that song from Haru.

Let’s go see her in the morning and make sure she’s done.

...And once Haru’s song is finished, we can finally go to the server!

That should be the case, yeah. Tomorrow’s going to be one tough day...

Looks like it’s all settled, then. ...Tomorrow’s the final battle, so get plenty of rest.

Looks like it’s all settled, then. ...Tomorrow’s going to be tough, so get some rest.

Got it!

Oh, everyone! Here’s where you all are.

Kres... no, wait. Miss Mari!?

Haha... I’ve been thinking about a lot of things since then.

I’ve gone around and heard about what you’re all trying to do.

...I want to help you out. See, I have a COMP, too!

...Thank you. I’ll do my best for you.

...You’re right, I’m sorry. I don’t want to be a burden, so I’ll wait here for you.

Well then, good luck!

There you are, Name. Everything went as smooth as butter. Heheh...

The COMP manufacturing plant’s in our hands now. We have the manpower, all we need’s a plan.

That’s an interesting lineup you’ve got there. ...That’s good.

Looks like the seed of ambition is finally sprouting in you, Name.

...? Aren’t you...?

...... Who the hell are you?

Pleasure to meet you, Kaido. I’m Name’s cousin Naoya.

You plan to conquer the world with the COMPs, don’t you? That’s impossible.

You’d better start explaining.

Heh... Any one COMP can only control a limited number of demons.

Even if you had all the COMPs produced so far, you can’t control every demon on Earth.

I’d glad you understand so quickly.

Now... What would you say if I told you that there’s a way to subdue every demon out there?

It’s really rather simple. You’ll just have to subdue the demons without using COMPs.

You already know what I’m going to say, don’t you, Name?

Hey... Quit being so secretive. Fill me in on what’s going on.

It’s simple... All Name needs to do is win the war of the Bels and be an overlord.

An overlord, huh...? I like the sound of that. Heh heh...

Hmhmm... I wouldn’t even think about it, Kaido. Only Name can become the overlord.

Ngh! Your family’s full of freaks, huh, Name? He read my mind just now...

...But why can’t I do it? It should be up to whoever’s the strongest.

Ha... Name has already defeated Beldr and absorbed his power...

Only a few Bels remain now, and the power of Bel grows stronger every day.

Naturally, only those blessed by Bel can absorb its power and become its king.

Hmph... I don’t get all of it, but Name can still become this Bel-king thing, right?

That’s fine with me, then. He and I made a promise...

Heh... Looks like he trusts you, Name. You’ve gained a loyal friend.

...One more thing. Becoming the overlord will save the humans in the lockdown zone.

...Do you remember what I told you earlier, Name?

Show the world the power of the overlord, and negotiate with those imprisoning you.

...There’s no other way to lift this lockdown.

With the power of a demon lord, you can subdue all demons easily.

You can then use that power as a bargaining chip with those behind the lockdown.

...Of course. If you show them your power as a demon lord, they’d have to make a deal.

Hmph... What is the power of this incompetent government compared to a demon lord?

Even if they deny to treat with you, give the order, and your demons will crush the SDF.

If the demons are not held in the Yamanote circle, the final option means nothing.

The Japanese government may be weak and incompetent, but they wouldn’t waste civilian lives.

Ahh... Sounds like fun. We get to kill two birds with one stone.

Still... If you’re going to become the overlord, there is one thing to prepare for.

Hah! Have you suddenly gained the power to see into the future?

Very good... That’s right.

If you become overlord, the lockdown will be lifted and mankind will be saved.

But, the angels who ordered the lockdown, and their own leader, won’t be happy.

...Of course. In other words, the battle between yourself and God will begin.

Very astute of you, Name. You’re absolutely right.

This is an achievement to be proud of! Do you remember what I said earlier, Name?

Defeating God will release mankind’g shackles and cast off our chains.

If you can accomplish this... Man will never again be forced to suffer God’s ordeals!

That is when mankind will finally obtain eternal freedom!

If you become overlord, the angels, and their own leader, won’t be happy.

Of course... ”God.”

That’s right... It’s ”God.”

The one who rules this world, and master of the angels who force these ordeals on us!

If you try to use the powers of demons to take control, they will surely intervene.

...The battle against God will begin.

I see. Let me ask you, Name... Who is the cause of all man’s suffering?

You can’t figure it out? Then, I’ll tell you.

Our tormentor is God Himself.

None other than God, the one praised as an almighty ruler, is the cause of our suffering!

Ha... You seem nervous. I’m not surprised. Don’t worry; I’ll help you.

What...?

Do you think that I’m that cruel? That your brother would send you to a certain death?

If you can overcome God and prove that mankind are not His pawns, the ordeals will end.

That’s exactly what I said. You’ll annihilate God...

Yes, that’s right. God can never torment humanity... once He has been annihilated.

Destroying God will free mankind from His shackles and grant us eternal freedom.

Name... It is true that humanity was created by the hand of God.

But now, we do not require God’s protection. We have our own strength.

Just as a parent must let go of its child, so too must we be released from God’s bonds!

...Name. You must fight God, and win true freedom for us all!

Look at yourselves... You’ve all survived within this place God has forsaken.

If anything, God is the very reason behind the destruction that will fall on Tokyo!

Name, the age of God has ended. Now is the time to begin the age of Man.

We’ll be released from God, huh? Well, bring it on...

God created us all, right?

A chance to duke it out with the Almighty doesn’t come around that often.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, man.

I’ll take this bet. The rest is up to you, Name!

Heh... You’ve come back, Name.

Yo, Name... Made up your mind yet?

You’re never gonna get this chance again, you know?

...Gotcha. We’ll be waiting for you.

H-Hey, Nickname... You’re not seriously considering this, are you?

...What’s up with that? You’re pretty calm about all this.

Can you crack jokes when all this is about to go down?

...Well, we’ll be waiting for you. Take your time and think it over...

Of course he is. You can’t be loved by everyone in the world...

If you want to lead people without lying to yourself, you gotta make them fear you.

It’s tough... but that’s the way the world is.

Let’s do out best, man.

Congratulations, Name. You’ve chosen to take the future in your own hands.

...You’re the one who made him make that decision, Naoya.

......

Sorry, Nickname... I can’t go with you!

Huh...!? Yoohoo, what’re you say--

We can’t do this. All this talk about killing God and crushing the SDF people...

But we don’t have a choice! If we don’t, they’re going to kill us anyway!