Today’s the last day... Unless we get the demons out of here by 18:00, this city’s sunk.

I wonder if Haru will make it on time...

Hey, don’t fret. She’d never let us down.

But we should find out where she is. It’d be pretty lousy if we missed each other.

Uh... So we’re looking for Haru first, and then going to see Amane, right?

Yeah. If she’s not there, the only other place I can think of is the outdoor concert hall.

So we’ll look for Haru first, and then go see Amane, right?

Wait, ho! I’m hee-coming too!

Huh...? You’re... You’re that demon from before...!

I keep-ho my promises! Risking my life for friends in a freeze is the way of the samurai, ho!

He said yes, Frosty! Good for you!

Haha... Uh... We’re bringing a demon along on our mission to get rid of demons...?

Now I’m really confusesd... Oh well! We’ll be counting on you, Frosty!

Alright, ho! I’m gonna hee- show my stuff! Hee-heavenly punishment, here-ho I come!

Okay, first of all... This guy ain’t a samurai...

H-How cruel...! I’m strong, ho! And useful, ho! Please let me hee-help out!

Yeah, Name! Frosty might look all bad, but he’s a reeeeally good boy!

Sorry, but no, ho. It’d be too awkward to bring a demon on a mission to eliminate demons...

Wh-What? My dream--shattered! The love that surpasses races was an illusion, hooooo...!

Noooo! Frostyyyy! Y-You’re so mean, Name!

It would be too complicated... You gotta understand we didn’t do it ’cause we hate him...

Frostyyyy...

Geez... That guy’s a big bundle of contradictions. Seeya, Frosty...!

Nippon Bugeikan... I’m sure she’s here.

Yo, Haru. How’s it going...?

Oh, you’re here already? Isn’t it early for a night owl like yourself?

Funny what a demon invasion will do for your sleep pattern. How’s the song going?

Don’t worry, I’ve been working on it. I need a few more hours... Don’t rush me.

Heh, sorry about that. You know best.

Yep! Just leave it to me.

Alright, now we know for sure where Haru is. Next up is Amane...

...I finally found you!

Huh...? Izuna?

Listen to me... We’re in some trouble!

Huh...?

The deadline’s been cut short. They plan to use the final option at 13:00 today...

COMPs are so widespread now that all our blockades are under attack.

Our team’s trying to negotiate for more time, but we have an uphill fight on our hands.

No way... Th-That means we only have four hours left!

I know. I’m going to try everything I can...

I wish you good luck with your mission.

No way... This is awful! How are we supposed to do this in just four hours?

Well... I’ll just have to keep plugging away at it, right?

Why the long faces?

Got it!

I’ll keep it up on my end, so you guys do your best too!

That Haru... Heh. She seems like a different girl than she was yesterday.

She’s right, though. We can’t waste any time. Let’s hurry and go see Amane!

We found the song that’ll send demons back where they came.

It needs a little more time to be finished, but it’ll be ready before the deadline.

So... you ready to cough up the location of the server?

I understand. We angels do not lie; I shall tell you true the path leading to the server.

There is a slight problem... The deadline’s been cut to 13:00.

I am aware. Let us not delay in moving toward the server.

A number of conditions and processes must be met before you may access it.

Yes... Let us settle those first.

As you know, the war of Bel is underway, and Name is already involved in it.

For your wishes to be granted, Name must defeat the remaining Bels to become King.

I will explain...

The final trial to assume the Throne of Bel is to face the data entity known as Babel.

It was formed from the high concentration of energy lost by the original Bel.

The summoning server you seek is Babel itself.

W-Wait a sec! Babel?

Like, the Tower of Babel? From the Book of Genesis...?

THAT’S the server controlling the Demon Summoning Program?

Yes, that is correct.

Babel currently sleeps within the server, awaiting one who may become the King of Bel.

Only one worthy of becoming the King can summon and awaken Babel...

The server is currently located in the demon world.

...That is correct.

The summoning server did once reside in this world. But that time is past...

Belberith tricked the Shomonkai into transferring it to the demon world...

Belberith’s aim was to use the server as a medium through which to manifest Babel.

Yes... He sought to use the server as a medium through which to manifest Babel.

Babel is in the demon world, but as an entity of data, it cannot be seen or touched.

Belberith contrived to use the server as a medium to manifest Babel in order to challenge it.

B-But why the server? Wouldn’t something else have worked...?

The server harnesses the flow of thoughts. Its user can bend it to his or her will...

Belberith likely decided that to control and interface with a data entity such as Babel...

It would be best to use a device suited for that task.

That is correct. Belberith has brought Babel into the server he holds in the demon world.

He is most likely keeping it there within close reach.

Then Belberith already has Babel!

Yes... However, Belberith is still participating in the war for the Throne of Bel.

This proves that Belberith is not yet worthy of becoming the King of Bel.

The word ”Babel” originally meant ”King’s Gate”...

Thus, the final objective in the war of Bel is to gain the vast power sleeping in Babel.

...... I don’t know what to say... This is way out of my league.

I get what’s going on, but how does someone become worthy to become the King of Bel?

If we can’t do that, then in the end, we have no way to reach the server!

You must emerge victorious in the war for the Throne of Bel.

Gather the fragmented power of Bel to augment your inner Bel and you will become worthy.

Then... Nickname has no choice but to become the King of Bel.

So if he’s not qualified to become King right now...

We’ll have to defeat the other Bels too, right?

Correct. Of the remaining Bels, Belberith and Belzaboul seem to be near the server.

First, however... There is another Bel very near to you...

Its name is Jezebel. She is inside Amane... inside this very body.

Yes. Jezebel is inside Amane... inside this very body.

H-Hey, wait! You’re inside that body too, and you’re an angel!

Wouldn’t it be faster if you beat this... Jezebel thing?

The reason I have revealed myself to you and speak to you now...

Is because you were all chosen as representatives of mankind.

I lend you my strength because you attempt to withstand this ordeal by your own strength.

If you fail in this... Amane’s consciousness will be no more, and Jezebel will be incarnate.

Those are heartening words. This girl would surely be cheered to hear them.

However, failure cannot be permitted. Prepare yourselves first for the battle.

You have gained the power of two Bels, Name, and you have a COMP as well...

These things together with my assistance will make this possible.

I will be waiting here. When you are ready, return to this place.

But our time is limited. Amane’s soul is already being slowly dominated by Jezebel...

I am keeping her in check for now, but I cannot manage it much longer...

Go. Prepare yourselves to battle Jezebel and return to Shiba Park.

You have returned... You are prepared for battle, then?

I will send each of your minds into Amane.

Defeat Jezebel and free Amane’s soul...

Our minds? I-Is that safe? We’re not gonna die by mistake, right?

Be at ease. Name’s enhanced power from defeating two demons of Bel...

It, your COMPs, and my guidance as His messenger will protect you.

I-Is that how it works...? Then we’ll be counting on you, Nickname!

Keep a firm grasp on yourself. Do not allow demons to swallow your heart...

If they do, your fate will be the same as if they had defeated you in this world.

Amane’s soul is already in the process of being dominated by Jezebel...

It is possible that her soul may oppose you. Please be very careful.

You must make Amane regain her consciousness. She will then undoubtedly aid you in battle.

Yes. You must awaken Amane’s consciousness.

If that is done, she will undoubtedly lend you her strength in battle.

Amane’s consciousness? Okay! Got it!

Amane’s consciousness...? A-Alright, we’ll try!

If your souls fall to evil, you will never again be able to return to this world.

I will help as well, but you must be extremely vigilant.

Now go. May His divine protection be with you!

What is this? Is this what the world of a person’s mind looks like...?

Wowwww! A field of flowers! Look how pretty it is! Is this really inside someone’s soul?

It’s so beautiful... I never knew a person’s soul was so stunning a place...

These... aren’t real flowers, are they? I feel like I’m in a dream or something...

I can move... And things here feel solid, too.

Huh... It’s not as different from reality as I had thought.

But I’m not looking at your and Nickname’s actual bodies, right?

It’s pretty bizarre, isn’t it?

Hey... It’s just our souls here, right?

If we lose to Jezebel and our souls don’t return... what happens to our bodies?

Urgh...

C’mon, this isn’t playtime. Let’s get this done and get out before we end up ghosts!

This is the place. Welcome to Eikokuji.

I’m getting nervous... I don’t really know much about these Four Devas...

If I’d known this would happen, I’d have paid more attention during the school trips.

Heh. That’s a good attitude... You should remember that even after the lockdown’s over.

W-Wait a sec, Nickname... Were the Four Devas enshrined at Eikokuji?

No, that is incorrect. Nyoirin Kannon was originally enshrined here...

But the Devas are likely using its power to compensate for Jikoku’s loss.

Whew... I was scared you’d make me look bad. Thanks, Nickname!

That is correct. Nyoirin Kannon was originally enshrined here...

But the Devas are likely using its power to compensate for Jikoku’s loss.

Nickname... Don’t tell me you’re the type who studies during summer vacation too...

Um... Is it really okay to defeat the Four Devas...?

We’re all anxious about it.

But if we don’t connect this world with the demon world, we can’t reach the server...

Yeah... It has to be done.

If we don’t connect this world with the demon world, we can’t reach the server...

Now, enough jawin’. Let’s go!

Sengakuji... Shaka Nyorai was once enshrined here, but this is definitely the place.

The next of the Four Devas is here?

Yes... the remaining gods are Zouchou and Koumoku.

But the atmosphere is hazy and I cannot tell which of them is lurking here...

Bishamon was supposed to be the strongest, so I’m a little less worried about this one...

I dunno, I have a bad feeling about this... Be careful, Nickname.

......! You kids...

Yo, Izuna. We need to talk to your commander. Could you go get him for us?

Talk to Fushimi...? Sure, that’s fine with me. Give me a moment.

Sorry to make you wait. What did you want to tell me?

My God... Is this true?

...... All right. I’ll trust you.

But if what you say is true... You may be able to get rid of every demon in Tokyo...!

......

I’ll send an order to the SDF operating the lockdown to abort the final option.

It should confuse the chain of command enough to buy you some time. No guarantees, though...

Ha... If we survive, I’ll have to answer for this.

But you’re shouldering a heavy load... I’m prepared to do what I can to help with it.

I’m only sorry that I can’t do more for you.

Oh, no, we’re really grateful. Seriously, thanks.

We don’t want to die, but... We can’t put everything outside the lockdown in danger.

Heh. I thought before you were just children, but I’m honored to know you. Captain Izuna!

Yes, Sir! Did you call for me?

You can use a COMP, yes? Go with these children and give them your full support!

Yes, Sir!

*chuckle* I don’t know what I can add to such a well-oiled machine, but I’ll do my best.

It seems we’re done here. Now let us retrieve the one who will sing the song of return.

Oh yeah... I wonder if Haru’s finished.

You just watch... I bet she’s done already and bored silly waiting for us to get back.

Haru! How’s the song going? Done yet?

Ugh... damn it... Just a little more... I’m almost there! But...

The track Aya left behind is broken up. It’ll be a real song once it’s put together, but...

The most important part’s missing! I mean, it’s here, but...

What do you mean...? You don’t have to hide it, just tell us.

When I looked at the files, one of them wouldn’t open. It keeps saying ”Data corrupt.”

Well, you just need it fixed, right? Go for it, Atsuro! That’s your thing, isn’t it?

Um, no! I can’t even use my laptop! Give me a power source and maybe so, but...

But... Then what’re we gonna do? We came so far...!

Haha... Not like this. It’s impossible.

Even if it’s impossible, we have to do it. We can’t lose any time here!

Don’t be ridiculous... Aya was a genius!

No one could possibly mimic what she did!

Haru...

Aya always told me that someday, you’d outshine her.

Huh...? Where did that come from? Spare me the comforting lies...

...... Why do you think Aya quit being D-Va’s vocalist?

......! Because... she hurt her throat... and...

Her throat was fine. She told me not to tell you this... But it’s the truth.

......! Then... it was... to make me sing...?

Th-That’s a lie! You’re lying! All of it’s a lie...!

That’s enough! She left that song in your hands! Who else is going to do this but you?

Haru, I’m begging you... She would have wanted it this way.

Ha... you big softie. ......

I’ll tell you right now, I’m not taking responsibility for what happens...

......? Then you can do it?

Heh... You have to ask? You’re the one who told me to do it...

Luckily, I’ve heard this rhythm part before...

It’s odd, but the track sounds a lot like the first song I ever wrote...

......? The song I wrote...?

Haru...? What’s wrong?

This... this chord progression...

It’s the first song I wrote... The one I wrote while Aya was teaching me music!

......! I remember now...

Must’ve been over a year ago... Aya was all excited, saying you had a gift for songwriting.

Said if it was arranged well, it’d be better than her own stuff. Is this the song...?

Yeah, it’s the same song, all right! The arragement was so good, I didn’t even notice!

This is perfect... She... She finished it so well...

Now that I know what it is... I can remember the missing part...!

Heh, it looks like she was a cut above all of us. I never thought it’d be your song...

How about it, Haru? Now do you believe it...?

Aya really did acknowledge your talent...

Aya... *sob*...!

Aya... Aya...!

...Haru? Can you do it?

*sniff*... Hell yeah I can do it!

Watch... You watch... I’ll do it, no problem!

Aya is alive inside you...

You don’t need to look for her anymore. You just need to play your own music...

Enough with the speeches! I’ve got work to do!

Ugh... There isn’t much time left, is there? Go on ahead! I’ll catch up later!

It’s up to her... Harusawa, we’re going to Roppongi. Come to the Hills when you finish.

Alright! I’ll be there, so hold on until I arrive! Oh...

And don’t call me Harusawa! I’m Haru... the lead singer of D-Va!

Ahaha... I think the song is in safe hands. Now, let us make for Roppongi.

Everything will be decided at the top of the Hills tower. The final battle draws near...

Yeah...!

Right! Let’s go, Nickname! We’re gonna save Tokyo!

A modern Tower of Babel that can be said to symbolize our world... the Hills tower.

We’ll be able to reach Babel from its highest floor.

Whoa! First, we got company. I never want to be this popular with demons again...

At last, we’re proceeding to the final battle...

Once we begin our climb, there will be no time left to come back down. Are you ready?

Haru... C’mon, girl... Don’t tell me you’re not going to make it...

Gin... We can’t wait any longer. We need to start heading up...

You’re waiting for a woman named Haru?

...You all go on ahead. I’ll tell her to head up after you once she comes.

...I can’t let you do that.

There could be demons still roaming around. You wouldn’t be able to hold ’em off.

It’s true that I don’t have the powers that you all do...

But don’t underestimate my desire to save this city.

Compared to leaving the job to civilians while I bow out, my life is a small price to pay.

Heh. So you’re another idiot, just like us. Don’t you know heroes are out of fashion?

We’ll leave this place to you. But you better not go and die...

And the same to you. I wish you good luck.

...The time has come. Can I really counter Naoya’s program...?

I know I can... I have to, or I can’t save everyone! I’m... I’m going to surpass Naoya!

I’ll do my best too, ho! I’m gonna hee-save everyone and be loved, like Name!

I’ll do my best too, ho! I’m gonna hee-save everyone and be loved, like Name!

Aya... I’ll save the city you loved with the song you left behind...

Aya... I’ll save the city you loved with the song you left behind...

Now... let us head to the highest floor. Babel will appear there.

Amane...? Why are you with those people?

Know your place... You are a maiden of the Shomonkai!

We’re gonna save Tokyo! Heroism, here I come!

Let’s do our best, Name!

I may not be strong on my own...

But when combined with the rest of you, I’m infinitely stronger! Let’s go, Surname!

I may not be strong on my own...

But when combined with the rest of you, I’m infinitely stronger! Let’s go, Surname!

If my powers can help the world, and everyone else, I’ll be very glad.

Let’s do our best, Name!

If my powers can help the world, and everyone else, I’ll be very glad.

Let’s do our best, Name!

It’s hard to admit, but I know I only made it this far thanks to you kids.

Now let’s go end this lockdown, Name!

It’s hard to admit, but I know I only made it this far thanks to you kids.

Now let’s go end this lockdown, Name!

Nickname... You’ve always been at my side, helping me out. Now, I... I want to help you.

Nickname... You’ve always been at my side, helping me out. Now, I... I want to help you.

Let’s keep doing our best, right up to the very end!

Ugh... I’m so tired. Stupid power going out, making us use the stairs... This sucks!

Is this the thanks we get for trying to save the world...? Stupid lockdown!

Wh-What’re you talking about!? A hero can’t... give up this easily! ...Y’know?

A h-hero shouldn’t... give up... so easily! ...Y’know?

My legs are turning into jelly... I never said I wanted to be a hero!

Damn it... We were just here... to upload the song to the server... What’s with this!?

Damn it... Why are we... having to put up... with this...!?

You’re complaining... but you want to be... heroes, don’t you?

Quit complaining!

I see how much we rely on technology... I wonder if I can fight when we get there...

...Huh...? Ooh! Are we at the top...?

You got it!

I’m never taking the stairs again...

...Hey, what is this place? This is the top floor of the Hills, right?

What is this? A chapel? Is this a Shomonkai facility?

...! Hey! Look at that pipe organ!

Isn’t that a console panel? Maybe we can access the server from here!

Hey, is that somebody over there?

...Quiet. There’s someone over there...!

We beat it...

Yeah... There’s no turning back now.

Pretty heavy...

Urgh... C’mon, man, don’t make this worse!

What is this...? The sky...

The air’s gotten heavy... Is this...?

The power dividing the worlds has been weakened... Tokyo’s corruption begins in earnest.

So... this is corruption...

Uuuurgh... It’s ’cause we beat Bishamon...

This is because we defeated Bishamon, isn’t it...?

All because we beat Bishamon, huh...?

Let us be on our way... We cannot stop here.

We must connect the worlds, reach the remaining Bels, and then Babel itself.

I know... We have to do this. We’ve gone too far to stop...

Two Devas down, two to go... Where to next?

The south... to Shinagawa. It seems to be another temple...

Shinagawa... Wonder if it’s at Sengakuji. Alright, let’s be on our way.

Sorry, Devas... We’ll take good care of Tokyo in your place.

With the Devas gone, the worlds should be connected, right? So where’s the server?

Don’t think we’ll need to... Take a look at that.

......! There’s... a hole in the sky...!

It looks like the eye of a typhoon...

That horrible, malicious thing... Is that a swirl of magical power?

The two worlds are joined... The portal to the demon world has been opened.

There are no more obstructions.

W-Wait a sec, now what? Do we have to go through the demon world through there?

Don’t worry... That won’t be necessary. We can summon Babel through that portal.

I’d say it looks to be around Roppongi... Is that where we’re going to next?

H-Hey... Is this okay?

We won’t get sucked into the demon world if we go there, will we?

If we wait too long, the demon world will swallow ours. It would be best to hurry...

Wait a moment, please... It seems Remiel has something to tell you.

...... I see...

To delete all the demons, we will need the song of return. Is that prepared as well?

Babel is the King’s Gate, but it is also the demon summoning server.

If you can infuse Babel with that song, it should return all demons to their world.

Once Name becomes the King of Bel and orders Babel to close the gate, this will end.

The demons currently in Tokyo passed through Babel before gaining physical form.

Even if the song of return sends the demons back, they can return if the gate is open.

If Babel--the King’s Gate--is not closed, this tragedy will repeat itself.

I see. And how do we do that?

I... don’t know. Remiel didn’t tell me everything.

It must be the angels’ will that humans search for the means ourselves.

Damn it... So it’s the silent treatment again? They do this every time we need them!

Angels are normally forbidden from rendering assistance to humans during an ordeal...

Remiel has given us important information. We should be grateful.

Now... All that’s left is to summon Babel before Belberith can.

Let us hurry to Roppongi... Are you all ready?

Huh? What do you mean, we forgot something?

Are... are you kidding me?

Oh, fine! Hurry up and take care of it...!

H-Hey...

C’mon, don’t tell me you have to go too...!

No, you idiot! Sheez... We don’t have much time until the government’s deadline, right?

I thought it might be a good idea to get some insurance before we go to the server...

H-Hey...

Hm...? Do you need to use the restroom?

No, you idiot! Sheez... We don’t have much time until the government’s deadline, right?

I thought it might be a good idea to get some insurance before we go to the server...

Oh...!

You have a point there. It might be best if we told Izuna and Fushimi about the plan.

It might be possible to have them delay the final option!

Get your head out of your ass! It won’t be cool if we fail because we run out of time!

Yeah! Let’s have Izuna and Fushimi buy us all the time we can get!

It’ll take some of our time... But we can’t ignore anything that might help us succeed.

Alright, let’s go find Izuna!

It seems we’ve all returned safely. Thank you all very much.

It didn’t feel like any kind of mental plane... But it’s good to be back in reality.

Now then... That angel inside you made us a promise. Tell us how to get to the server.

It said whatever Bel demons are left are near the server.

If you don’t show us the way soon, I’ll think twice about believing what you say.

...Remiel spoke to me a moment ago.

It’s all right. Though his consciousness has left his body, a promise is a promise.

I won’t renege on the vow Remiel made with my lips.

You know that the demon lord Belberith, the one my father worships, has the server, yes?

Yes, that is correct.

As a result, neither humans nor angels such as Remiel can access the server.

To approach the server, we must remove the wall dividing the demon world from our own.

Remove the wall...?

Yes...

This is why Remiel and I kept the path to the server closed until we could be certain...

It’s a heavy gamble that puts this world’s fate at risk.

......

We will now defeat the Four Devas protecting this world, in order to corrupt Tokyo.

Please calm down... Neither Remiel nor myself have tricked you all.

I will explain why Tokyo must be corrupted...

I will explain that now...

Do you believe Tokyo at this moment is no different from the city you’ve always known?

The appearance of demons is one thing, but even that aside, Tokyo is not as it once was.

We are not the first to begin the corruption of this city.

Name is absolutely right.

The corruption of Tokyo was slowly ongoing even before this lockdown began...

Whether we do this or not, Tokyo will eventually be subsumed into the demon world.

Since becoming the capital, Tokyo has been protected by the Four Devas... until now.

The Shomonkai was only able to summon demons here because one of the Devas was defeated...

Thus began the corruption of Tokyo.

That is correct.

Is that the whole business about you borrowing Jezebel’s power to defeat it...?

That is correct.

Is that the whole business about you defeating Jikoku?

Yes... At that time, I was unable to hear Remiel’s voice.

I believed in my father’s teachings... that carrying out his wishes would save people.

If only I had been able to hear Remiel’s voice much sooner...

I see...

That explains why demons could be so easily summoned...

Indeed. Of the Four Devas protecting Tokyo, three remain.

Currently, even if Name were to make himself worthy to become the King of Bel...

Babel would not be able to cross from the demon world to our world and materialize.

If we do not defeat all of the remaining Devas and remove the barrier protecting Tokyo...

It will be impossible to call forth Babel, the summoning server.

This is nuts...

To get rid of demons using the server, we have to destroy the barrier and corrupt Tokyo?

Kind of a ”we had to destroy the city in order to save it” type of thing? Some gamble...

That all depends on us. If we fail, Tokyo... No, the entire world will be corrupted.

Demons will be able to walk at will between the worlds even without the summoning program.

This world will be swallowed by the demon world, and demons may come here at will.

What awaits humans then is certain destruction.

But the spread of the summoning program has led to vast numbers of demons in the city...

...Completely destroying the balance between the worlds and hastening Tokyo’s corruption.

If this continues, it will be only days before the imbalance crushes the human world.

This seems to be one reason the angels are watching the lockdown so intently...

Tch... Looks like we don’t have a choice but to do this.

We haven’t much time left. We must defeat the remaining Devas today...

Damn it! And there’s no other way to do this, is there?

Then... Where do we go to meet the remaining Devas...?

I sense one of their presences in the north.

The fiercest of them awaits at a large temple... near Ikebukuro.

We’re going for the strongest one first? Th-That’s not the normal order...!

A big temple near Ikebukuro... That’ll be Eikokuji. Let’s hurry.

Ugh... Look at him. He’s barely fazed by any of this!

We haven’t time to be picky... I’ll lend you what little strength I can.

...This is Shiba Park unit one. The structure that came from the sky is confirmed gone.

Crisis averted. I repeat, crisis averted...!

Roger that, HQ. This is unit one, over and out.

They... did it...

That foul presence is gone... And the sky’s back to good old blue...!

Those kids actually did it!

Hmph... I didn’t predict an outcome like this.

He discarded his own power and made both God and the demons withdraw...

Thus does mankind prove its worth.

But Name... I won’t give up...

Whew. I didn’t think something like that would be waiting for us...

Hahaha, that’s the Nickname I know. You’re way too calm about this...

Well, I’m glad it’s over...

Nickname’s beaten four Bel demons now. The only one left is...

The remaining demon is... Belberith.

Isn’t that the god of the Shomonkai...?

Yes...

The closer we come to Babel, the more determined Belberith will be to stop us.

The... same goes for my father as well...

But... won’t that mean Amane has to fight against her father?

That’s right! Amane is gonna have to fight her own father?

Yes... I have no qualms. Once Belberith is beaten, my father should come to his senses.

Oh. Then I guess it’s okay...

If you’ve made up your mind, we won’t press you... We all understand.

I see... Then I guess it’ll be okay...

But... why did the Shomonkai start worshipping Belberith in the first place?

I-It won’t do any good to get angry at me...!

......

...Harusawa will be fine. She’ll make it here.

......!

Heh... I know that. If I don’t believe in her, who will?

Looks like I made it in time!

C-Commander Fushimi! What’s wrong?

I gave the order to abort the final option!

It worked. The operation’s in chaos, but I doubt it’ll last for more than 90 minutes.

Yeah! We only had until 13:00 before, so 90 more minutes is more than enough!

Don’t get too excited. I can’t promise you those 90 minutes either...

I’ve done all I can. The rest is up to you.

14:30... You have to end all this by then.

Roger that. Leave it to us!

Now... We have a little more time, but not much. Let’s get prepared and move on!

This will take some time to tell... Is that all right?

My father foresaw the coming of God’s ordeal while he was a student in theoligical school.

Do you know the story of the Tower of Babel in the Old Testament?

Long ago, mankind put their skills together to create a tower reaching to the heavens.

However, that act broke God’s commands, and He brought His wrath down upon it...

And the one common language of humanity was divided into many languages.

Mankind could no longer communicate, and such a tower could never be rebuilt.

However, technology has allowed us to overcome these language barriers. Mankind is now more than capable of repeating such blasphemies...

I am referring to the way new technology allows for the return of old sins.

...That is what angers God.

No, the tower itself was not the cause of God’s ire.

It was something different, but related.

Huh...!

...God was truly grieving for mankind’s hearts.

At the time, all the people of the world shared a single king and a single nation.

The king held the hearts of men and would lead them.

If the king did evil, so would the rest of humanity, without knowing it was evil.

God grieved for the weakness in the hearts of humanity.

My father knew this, and his fear of God’s ordeal grew ever stronger in recent years.

In this day of instant, world- wide communication, one’s voice can have wide range.

The act of delivering an individual will was once only available to kings...

Now, anyone can disseminate his will to all the people of the world.

So? That’s progress!

Anyone can easily broadcast vast amounts of information out into the world.

In reverse, anyone can find any information they could want...

...even if this information is malicious in nature.

...I see. I’ve noticed that myself.

There aren’t many people who believe everything on the Internet, but some do...

There’s a lot of mis- information and outright lying on the net, too.

That’s probably how a lot of stupid urban legends get started...

Incorrect information may not be harmful in and of itself.

But knowledge of things such as how to make bombs, or how to steal, or how to kill...

This can be all found on the Internet, if you know where to look.

...!

I see. If someone found that information, and did something because of it...

Indeed... Not all humans are capable of determining right from wrong.

As more people become involved in virtual lives, they become more secluded.

People turn away from what they need to know and run towards comforting lies.

If mankind forgets how to judge itself, God will surely take over for us.

If so, humanity may not be strong enough to endure His ordeal...

And so, to save mankind, my father turned not to the ”God” currently ruling the heavens.

Instead, he borrowed the power of a different being, one that had been a ”god” before.

Yes. He founded the religion and created a contract with Master Belberith.

The first Bel was defeated in a battle against God.

Its soul and power became divided during its fall from the heavens, becoming the Bels.

Master Belberith is said to be the most powerful of the demons descended from Bel.

...That is why his desire for revenge against God and lust for power are so great...

Master Belberith’s goal is to take back the power of Bel from Babel, and battle God.

That is probably why he answered father’s call to stand up to God’s ordeal.

My father wanted to prevent another catastrophe... Their interests had a common goal.

My father wanted to prevent the tragedy of the tower of Babel from happening again.

Just as mankind was controlled by a king’s voice to construct the tower...

In this current day, a single voice can reach all across the civilized world.

My father believed that this ability to spread corruption would bring about God’s wrath.

Master Belberith wanted the power sleeping within Babel to challenge God once again. They shared a common interest in the act of defying God...

I see... So Belberith heard your father’s ideals, and lent him his strength...

Thanks, Amane. I think I kind of get it now.

With Belzaboul defeated, there is nothing to prevent us from reaching the highest floor.

That’s right! Let’s hurry and... Oh...

Hey, that reminds me. The elevators... They aren’t working, are they...?

Oh, right, no electricity... That’s not going to work.

Arrrrgh! So we have to walk all the way up there!? That’s going to take forever!

Nickname... What’s the matter? What’s here in a place like this?

Something...? What do you mean?

...Called!? By who, though...?

Ha ha... There’s no mistake. I sense it too, Name. The coming of a great darkness...

Be careful in this battle. This is no ordinary demon. It is a true monster.

...I sense it as well. A dreadful aura... A great darkness is coming.

Please, be careful... This being is something far beyond the realm of normal demons...

What... is this...? I feel really sick...

Hey, Nickname. There’s definitely something here... Be careful...!