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▶ [CommieRips] Shangri-La 17 [75b99d31]
▶ [CR] Shangri-la - S01E17 [00p].01.eng.English


If the forest became a Daedalus monoculture... The future is very dark!
If we wind up with a forest of nothing but daedalus,
You will never see that future come.
our whole future will be basically--
Your chances of ever seein' that future come about...
...are done.
What are you doing?
What are you doing?
Hey...
Hey...
Don't move!
Don't fuckin' move!
This is my only choice!
I ain't got no choice here...!
What are you doing?
I'm not clear on what's going on here.
I bet.
You don't even know who the hell you are.
Then tell me.
Why are you going to kill me?
Because you're a AAA.
No way... that stupid monkey was a VIP with an Atlas rank of AAA?
I'm surprised that there's information like this in the depths of Zeus!
These three are AAA.
That's right.
The only Atlas rank that matters is AAA.
It's bait to make the commoners think they can come up to Atlas.
They're mocking us!
The only ones the corporation cares about are these three.
If anything happens to them, the plan is finished.
I believed in the Atlas plan!
I believed Japan had a future there!
Even if it meant Atlas had to be built on top of a pile of corpses!
What do you mean?
What do you mean?
Without human sacrifices, the structure would naturally oscillate.
I don't get why you say that.
The place would fall apart!
I know you don't.
We needed to make some sacrifices!
The sad thing is... you don't even know who the hell you are.
What are you talking about?
Then can you at least tell me...
The bastards... tricked us.
...how come my friend Takehiko has to kill me?
They used...
Because you're a AAA, that's how come.
They used tons of children as sacrifices!
That's just great.
They even sacrificed...
Who would've thought that wild-eyed monkey
my little sister!
was some stupid VIP with a AAA Atlas Rank, of all things?
I have to kill you. And if I kill you, the plan's ruined.
"Finding information like this tucked away inside Zeus's core was just such a big surprise!
If you believed in the plan so much, why were you in Duomo?
So all these three have a AAA rank, then?"
The company sent me to guard you.
Yep.
You're the only AAA I know.
Atlas Ranks except AAA are all basically meaningless, you know.
Then shoot me.
They're just to give people hope of someday getting into Atlas.
Shoot me!
Just some bait for the ignorant masses.
Stop it!
"Those Atlas guys must think we're pretty stupid, huh?"
Takehiko, what's a AAA?
All the Corporation really cares about are these three here.
The inheritor...
If anything bad should happen to the three of them,
The inheritor of what?
the whole stupid plan would be finished for good.
The "Atlas Project"... I believed in it.
That Japan could have some kinda future.
Even if Atlas hadta be built on a pile of dead bodies.
What do you mean?
They hadta have human sacrifices! Otherwise, the mechanical resonance'd set in!
The fuckin' thing wouldn't stay standin'! That damn Atlas tower.
So they needed a few sacrifices. It couldn't be helped.
What the hell are you saying?!
But the bastards... They didn't tell us the whole story!
For the human sacrifices...
...they used so many little kids you couldn't even fuckin' count 'em!
Huh...?!
They even used my little sister.
They used her as a human sacrifice!
Now I got no choice but to kill you.
'Cause if I kill you, then the whole project crumbles to the ground.
But if the Atlas Project was something you believed in that much,
then what were you doing in Duomo...?!
They sent me in to be your bodyguard and keep you from gettin' hurt.
The Corporation sent me.
You're the only one I know... The only AAA I ever heard about.
If that's true...
...then pull the trigger now.
Pull the trigger!
Stop it right now--!
Takehiko... What the hell's a "AAA," for god's sake?!
The one who'll inherit it.
The one who'll inherit what?
Atlas.
Atlas.
It's not my home anymore.
But... that tower ain't a place I can call home no more.
Nor is Duomo...
Duomo, neither.
I have no home.
I guess there just ain't no place for me.
Takehiko!
Takehiko...! I want you to come back to Duomo with me!
Come back to Duomo... we're companions, aren't we?
Just look at us--you and me are friends!
Aren't we?
Aren't we friends, you and me?!
Takehiko!
Takehiko!
Takehiko!
Lady Ryoko,
Takehiko--!
regarding Hiruko, is it really all right to not bring her back?
Madam Ryoko.
There are other matters of importance as well.
Hiruko's absence is troubling.
Construction of Atlas is falling even further behind due to the Metal Age attack.
Are we certain that the correct thing to do is not to bring him back?
And the repairs for the Daedalus attack...
And there are some other matters of grave concern.
Ignore them all.
On account of the Metal Age attack the other day,
Of course unexpected things happen.
Atlas construction was delayed, putting us even further behind schedule.
We're leaving the rails laid down by a certain somebody,
Not to mention the repairs following the daedalus inci--
and getting closer to my own era.
Just let everything take its course.
He's been with you for a long time?
It's perfectly normal for unexpected events to take place, or haven't you heard?
What did he mean human sacrifices?
All it means is we're stepping off the path laid down by someone else,
What are they using sacrifices for at Atlas?
and moving ever closer to the age when my wishes will dictate the terms.
I've never heard that.
The man who just jumped... Had he been with you guys a long time?
If it's true...
What'd he mean by "human sacrifices"?
How can Takehiko be part of Atlas?
Atlas using human sacrifices... Why the hell would they need to do that?!
I'd never even heard he had a sister.
I-I don't... I've never heard that. But if it's true, then--
He said she was sacrificed too...
Takehiko working for the Corporation... How can that be?!
I don't know what to believe anymore.
I never even knew he had a little sister. He never told me.
Believing is really hard, isn't it?
Back there, he said she was used as a human sacrifice, too.
Thanks for saving me.
I just don't know what the hell I'm supposed to believe anymore!
I guess you really are a soldier.
It's hard, isn't it? Believing in something.
But why are you here?
I want to thank you. For saving my life.
I quit the army.
Just what I'd expect from a soldier.
I'm looking for something I can believe in right now.
But what are you doing here?
Think you'll find it here?
I just...
I don't know.
I quit the military.
This is my new house, huh?
As for now... I guess at the moment, I'm looking for something to believe in.
It's hard to get used to.
And so you thought you could find it here?
That's right.
I really don't know.
I can't believe this whole town is my house...
So I guess this is our new home, huh?
But it was really good that you bought all of Akihabara.
"Yeah, but... it's still kinda hard to get used to, huh?"
It was good that I put it under my own name.
I guess you're right.
The land and the buildings are all mine.
It's still weird to think of this whole city as my house.
And you put all the syndicates that were separate into one organization.
"But you know what? Buying up all of Akihabara was such a smart move!"
Hey, how do you like the name "Neo-Guild"?
I'm really glad that I put it all under my own name.
Sounds good.
Now all the land and the buildings and everything is 100% mine.
I guess I'm lucky.
"Plus we brought all the syndicate players together under one roof, didn't we?"
I can still make money from here.
Hey-- "Neo Guild." Don't you think that's a great name?
Ma'am,
"That sounds good to me!"
a call from a person calling themselves "A representative of Mikuni".
You know, I must have some good luck, don't you think?
They insist that they be put through to you...
Now we're gonna start making money again.
If it's THE Mikuni...
Miss President.
I may really be lucky.
We've just been contacted by some "representative of Mikuni"... or so she says.
Where's your leader?
She's insisting on being put through to you.
Lady Mikuni has arrived.
"Do you think it's the Mikuni...?"
Just wait a second.
See what I mean? I've got really good luck.
Here I am!
Why haven't you people brought your leader down yet?!
You're the leader of Akihabara and the Neo-Guild?
Miss Mikuni has graced all of you with her presence!
Yes.
Fine--take it easy, already.
You wear your sunglasses at night?
And here I am!
Don't insult people's tastes.
You're telling me you are the Akihabara Neo Guild leader...?
You are my guardian?
Sure.
I'm in luck!
And you're wearing sunglasses at night...?
That is correct, Lady Mikuni.
Don't find fault with other people's taste in fashion.
Welcome to Akihabara.
Are you the person who would be our guardian?
I am Karin Ishida.
My ship is in...!
Nice to meet you.
Your insight is penetrating, Miss Mikuni.
This is Akihabara?
I am very pleased to welcome you to the city of Akihabara.
It's a very narrow little town.
My name is Karin Ishida.
Jeez, don't belittle my house the moment you get here.
We place ourselves in your hands.
Karin, I'd like you to get treatment for Sayoko and Mi-ko immediately...
And you say "Akihabara" is this town's name?
Mi-ko!
What a narrow and crowded little town this is.
Will this do, Lady Mikuni?
Little brat...!
What the hell is that?
You just had to go complaining about my home the minute you got here.
Does it get better when you put it in water?
Karin, we must impose on you, as Sayoko and Miiko require medica--
She's calmed down...
Eeegh--!
It actually does...
Miiko--!
Mi-ko, I'll be back.
Will these arrangements be suitable for you, Miss Mikuni?
We need to put up a magical barrier before anyone gets hurt.
What is the deal with this...?
A magical barrier? What?
They dip him in some water and he's just supposed to get better?!
H-Hey!
He seemeth much recovered.
What the hell is that?
Am I not so lucky after all?
Fifty servants will do.
And I'll need sixteen types of 12-layered Kimonos.
Got it, Karin?
Yes, I understand.
Screw you!
How much does she think it cost to get that place to begin with?
And servitors and clothes?
Once you're running Atlas, I'm taking you for everything you've got!
Just you wait, bitch.
So he really was keeping that big of a thing from us.
I guess sometimes it's hard to tell just what
they're hiding until you strip them down.
Takehiko said I was one
of the people who would inherit Atlas.
What did he mean?
Inherit that thing?
It's not like the deed to a house.
I can't even imagine.
Leader!
What's wrong?
We've lost contact with the Nerima group!
Recruiting Servitors! Especially Experienced Ones!
Lady Mikuni, I've managed to get your servitors.
These are my servitors?
Yes.
Yes.
These are called "maids".
Geh! And he actually got better in the water!
They are the new type of servitors who work here in Akihabara.
Miiko, we shall come see thee again.
Everyone, greet Lady Mikuni.
We should erect the barrier soon. Otherwise, there could be a few unfortunate casualties.
Welcome home, Ma'am!
Barrier...? What the heck for?
I've been here this whole time.
H-Hey, come back--!
Oh my, Ma'am...
What is that thing...?
Do you really think of me as your master?
Please don't tell me... my luck just ran out...
Of course!
For palace ladies, a mere 50 will amply suffice.
Idiot.
And you shall provide us with some 16 styles of 12-layer silk kimonos to wear.
Wh-What? What?
Hath this been clear, Karin?
That's what she gets for lying to Lady Mikuni.
Yes. I will provide all that you ask.
You be careful too.
Where the hell does she get off--?!
Maybe I'm not lucky after all?
How much does she think I'm spending already,
Recruiting Servitors! Especially Honest Ones!
just to put her stupid royal ass up in that place?!
If you lie, you die? Man, that's rough.
And now she wants "palace ladies" and clothes--?!
Well, as soon as Mikuni gets named as the heir to Atlas,
I'm gonna take that miserable little brat for every last cent she's worth!
Just you wait and see.
That man was something else.
Who would've ever thought he could keep something that big up his sleeve?
I guess you can't tell by a man's looks... whether he's got something big or not, eh?
Takehiko... He told me something back there.
He said I was gonna be the one who'd inherit Atlas.
I still don't know what he meant.
Saying you'll "inherit" it. Like they'd just sign you over the deed or something.
I really have no idea.
President!
What's going on?
We lost contact with the Nerima branch! They're not responding!
Miss Mikuni, I have managed to gather the palace ladies for you.
Then these women are... palace ladies, you say...?
Indeed!
The women you see before you are known as "maids" in most circles.
They work here in Akihabara, and in essence, they are a modern form of palace lady.
Palace ladies, greet the august Miss Mikuni.
Welcome home, my mistress! At your service!
But we have been in this place all along.
Oh, Mistress, you're so silly.
Ye ladies there--
I would ask, do ye truly think upon us as your rightful master?
Of course we do, Mistress!
Wrong answer.
What? What? What? What the--?!
This is what happens when Miss Mikuni is given an untruthful response.
You should be very careful yourself.
Maybe it's true...
...and my luck is gone...?
Uh... Now telling a lie means certain death?! That's pretty dang harsh.
Karin.
Karin.
Yes?
Yes?!
You have done well for me.
We find that you have gone to a great deal of effort for our sake and have succeeded well.
I thank you.
We would thank you.
Th-Thank you.
Uh... Thank you, that is most kind!
But why is a modern girl like you working for me?
But yet... wherefore doth a voguish young maiden such as you most surely are
I'm screwed.
wish to be at the beck and call of one such as us?
To make money.
I'm totally screwed--!
No no no no, she'd get mad if I say that right?
"Because I wish to make money off you!"
Because I'm a fan of hers?
No, no, no, no... I say something like that, and she'll get mad just like anyone would.
It wouldn't make any sense if I said I was a fan of someone I've never met.
Okay... "Because I'm a fan of yours"...?!
But that's a lie, so if I say it, I die?!
But it doesn't make any sense to be a "fan" of someone you've never even seen before.
What should I do?
And besides, that's a total lie anyway. If I say it, I'll be dead...!
Lady Mikuni...
Aaaaah--! Now what do I do--?!
For her, working for your benefit will bring
Miss Mikuni,
about her own happiness.
this young girl has a very good reason for wishing to be at your beck and call.
I see... That's a good thing.
It is because doing so will lead to her future happiness.
Clever.
Oh? How, then... This is a most fine reason indeed!
There are still things I need you to do.
You have a way with words.
Our goal is to investigate the Nerima base's situation,
I don't want you dead.
and if necessary, find and recover any survivors.
Quite simply because I still have a number of uses for you in the days ahead.
It's quite likely more dangerous than Ikebukuro.
We're here to look in on the Nerima branch, and depending on the situation,
Be careful.
to ascertain the status of--and if possible to rescue--any survivors.
Ma'am!
There's a distinct possibility that conditions here are more dangerous than in Ikebukuro.
Kuniko, let me know if there's anything I can do.
Don't let your guard down.
Takehiko's, well, you know, but he was good at this stuff.
Roger.
You're right.
Kuniko?
Oh man... they're all so big.
If there's anything I can do to help you out here, just ask and I'm on it.
They've already spread so much...
Huh?
The photo-oxidant density is really high.
Takehiko was a jerk and a half,
It's up ahead.
but he sure came in handy at times like this, wouldn't you say?
That's...
He really did.
This is the Bergamot scent.
Holy shit...
It fits your mood today perfectly.
Just those huge ones all over the place...!
As if you knew how I feel.
Yeah, I just can't believe how they're spreading like this...!
I-I'm sorry.
Photochemical oxidant concentrations are spiking. Levels are way above normal.
Lady Ryoko, regarding the Daedalus...
It's just up ahead.
Damage from the Daedalus's photo-oxidants is spreading all across the surface.
Look at that--!
People are dying from comas and breathing problems.
This aroma... is the delicate scent of bergamot.
What shall we do?
I thought it might be the perfect match for your mood at the mome--
So the surface is finally unfit for people to live.
Impudent boy. What could you possibly hope to know about my "mood," you fool?
Somebody... is there somebody here?
I humbly beg your forgiveness!
What is this?
Madam Ryoko, an update on the daedalus situation.
They didn't have time to put on their masks...?
The photochemical oxidants coming from daedalus are causing great harm.
Leader...
We're seeing effects spreading all across the surface.
Everyone, listen.
Deaths have been reported,
We're abandoning the Nerima Metal-age base.
due to impaired mental states and breathing difficulties and so forth.
Everyone withdraw.
How should we handle the situation?
This place is unfit for humans.
I would say their days are numbered.
Thank you, brother...
The people on the surface have no place left to go, now, do they?
How many times has it been?
Anyone! Is anyone in there--?!
It's okay, brother.
What is this... horror...?
It's my fault.
They didn't even have enough time to put on their masks.
If it's hard, you can quit.
Oh, President...
I'm all right.
Everyone, listen--
Don't worry.
The Metal Age Nerima branch is no more. The base is hereby relinquished.
I can take care of you.
Everyone pull back now.
Leave it to me, and...
It's over. We can't have any more men staying in this godforsaken place.
You don't understand anything!
Thanks for your help, Brother.
Sion...
So, how many times is this?
The forest has changed too much.
I'm perfectly all right, Brother.
It's becoming a Daedalus monoculture at an alarming rate.
I am the one who's to blame.
Ah... It breeds so fast... it's fabulous.
If it's too hard, we can quit anytime, you know.
Momoko-san.
I'll be fine.
At this rate, people will run out of places to live on the surface...
You don't have to worry.
before they can move to Atlas.
With just you to take care of, I know I could swing it somehow.
We have to do something.
If you just leave the whole thing up to me--
But how are we going to stop the Daedalus?
Brother, you don't understand a thing!
There's only one way.
Shion...
This is the best picture, I think.
The forest is already way too far gone.
What's that figure?
The plants are growing like wildfire--
Candid pictures of Karin-tan without her sunglasses are rarer.
it's turning into a homogeneous daedalus growth zone as we speak.
No. A combined arms operation between pretty girls and weaponry - it's moe!
Ahh, yes... Breeding like bunnies in a pen.
What the heck?!
Such a virile bunch.
Excuse me.
Momoko, enough!
Got a second?
If we don't stop it, Atlas won't matter anymore.
Our photograph target is here!
We'll run out of livable space before we even get there.
Momoko warning in effect!
We've gotta hurry and make a move.
Momoko warning in effect!
But wait... How do we stop daedalus in the first place?
Never change, you guys.
There's only one thing that'll do it!
So, what do you want?
Ba-bump... Ba-bump... Ba-bump...
We'll do anything for you, miss.
There's no doubt--this picture is definitely the best.
Actually, we want another bomber.
Flashy-flash! Tallaleen!
Nope. Bzzt.
Get that figure outta my face!
Why is it "Nope"?
This priceless photo shows our beloved Karin without her sunglasses!
Can we get it right away like last time?
It's rare, you mook!
And we can put the entire capital resources of Duomo into finding it.
No! An army tank and a beauty queen joining forces in battle is the fuel of obsession!
I won't haggle over money.
No! That's a piece of junk!
Well you see, the situation at the front is a bit different than it was.
Hogwash! Look at it!
Recently, somebody bought out the entirety of Akihabara for themselves.
Um, you guys...?
All the preexisting syndicates were remade.
Mind if we come in?
Well, she's pretty cute as a photo subject so I don't care.
Lookee, lookee, lookee!
You guys really don't have any honor, do you?
New photographic subject!
What's good is good. That's what my lens is telling me.
Momoko warning in effect! Momoko warning in effect!
We can't buy it directly.
Archnemesis Momoko!
But we can let you meet them.
Where'd my grenades go?!
Will that do?
New photo! New photo! New photo!
It'll have to.
You crazy old coots... I hope you guys never ever grow up.
Th-Th-The stupid monkey!
So, then? What brings you to us?
That voice...
We'll gladly field any request from our young ally Kuniko.
The bear!
Well, the reason we're here...
Another AAA?
...is 'cuz I want you guys to get another bomber for me!
Luck still hasn't left me!
Sadness...!
So, what are you planning on doing with a bomber?
What's the "sadness" for this time?
Burning Tokyo to the ground.
Just like last time, do you guys think you could make it a rush order again?
Kuniko, what do you have to worry about?
I don't care if it costs everything Duomo has in the bank.
All you need to do is what you must.
Money is absolutely no object here.
You do not need to believe. Use me.
Well, the thing is...
Next time: The Two-Headed Tale.
...it's not like it was the last time around. The tactical situation has changed.
These days, Akihabara has a new player who's single-handedly taken over the whole city.
All the old syndicates were reorganized under the new management.
Course, she makes for an uber-cute photo subject,
so you sure won't hear any complaints from us!
Bingo! Bingo! Bingo!
I should've known. You clowns have no scruples at all.
When something's good, it's good!
That's what the camera lens tells me.
Although we're no longer able to make the purchase directly ourselves,
we could arrange for a face-to-face meeting with the person in question.
Would that be something you could work with?
I guess it'll have to do.
The... The... The...
The wild-eyed monkey!
I know that voice...!
Little bear!
Oh?!
Here we go...
Another AAA at my doorstep. I guess my luck hasn't abandoned me after all...!
So? Let's say for now you obtain this bomber of yours.
What do you plan to do with it at that point?
We want to...
...burn Tokyo to the ground.
Huh--?!
Kuniko, what on earth is there to be troubled about?
All you need to do is simply what needs to be done.
You don't have to trust me. You can still use me... so do it!
Next time: "Two-Headed Fable."


▶ [CommieRips] Shangri-La 18 [5b2434a2]
▶ [CR] Shangri-la - S01E18 [00p].01.eng.English


We'll burn Tokyo to the ground.
We want to...
Burn Tokyo to the ground?
...burn Tokyo to the ground.
To eliminate the Daedalus.
Huh--?!
At this rate Tokyo... No,
You want to burn Tokyo to the ground...?
all of Japan will be swallowed up by that plant.
We're doing it to eradicate daedalus.
Are you guys serious?
If we don't do this, Tokyo will...
It's impossible.
No, all of Japan will eventually get swallowed whole by those plants.
To buy the materials for an operation that large-scale,
Wait... Are you serious? You really mean this?
you'd need a budget on par with the country itself.
It can't be done.
Then...
Huh?
You want us to ignore the Daedalus?
Even just assembling all the things you'd need for an operation of that size,
Throw us a bone here!
it'd cost about as much as an entire national budget.
But what about--?!
So you're telling us we should just let the daedalus run rampant?!
You need to pony up a little and help us take care of this!
Business is business.
Business is business.
This isn't a charity.
We're not exactly running a charity here, if you haven't noticed.
What are you gonna do?
What do we do?
Let's see...
On the other hand...
I suppose we could rent the materials out to you.
...you could rent it. Something like that might work.
Rent them out?
Rent it?!
Yes. You can rent an entire foreign military, including all their soldiers.
Right. Get it from a foreign country.
It's actually a lot cheaper than buying one.
Just rent their whole army out, soldiers and all.
Is that even possible?
It's a heckuva lot cheaper than buying them.
Money can do anything.
You can actually do that...?
I don't normally act as a mediator, but these are special circumstances.
Money makes the world go round.
In return, I have a few conditions.
There's nothing you can't do if you've got enough of it.
Firstly, you have to tell me the exact date and time of your bombing raid in advance.
Now, normally I'm not in the business of brokering deals.
S-Sure. No problem.
But this is a special case.
Secondly,
But if I do this, I have some conditions.
that sword of yours. Can I have it?
The first one is that you give me the exact date and time of the bombing in advance.
This thing?
Wha--? Uhh, yeah... Of course we'd tell you that.
Why?
I have one more...
Those things can actually be surprisingly valuable.
I want that. Can you throw in that knife of yours as part of the deal?
I'll throw in one of the bombers for free in exchange.
You want this...?
Deal.
But why?
You've got yourself a deal.
You know how it is. Things like that can turn out to be more valuable than you think, right?
If you'll agree to throw in that knife, then... Hmmm...
What say I make it worth your while by covering the cost of one of the bombers?
It's a deal.
Nice doing business with you!
Are you sure about this?
Are you sure about this?
This operation must succeed.
It's for the operation. We've gotta make sure this thing succeeds, no matter what the cost.
But Nagiko gave you that...
But still... that was something Nagiko gave you.
I'm me, with or without my sword.
Whether I have the blade or don't have the blade, it doesn't change who I am.
It's not an issue.
It doesn't matter, okay?
Okay, I'm counting on you.
All right, I'm counting on you.
Roger. I'll contact you when we're ready here.
Understood. I'll contact you as soon as it's put together.
What?
What's wrong?
That earring...
That earring...!
Earring?
Huh? Earring?
Is this earring valuable too?
What about this earring? It's also "more valuable than you think"?
N-Not really.
N... Not really! Just forget I said it.
It's nothing.
Mmmm...? I see.
I see.
I'll just have a seat right here.
Scoot over.
Until you feel like telling us, I'll stay right next to you...
I think you and I are going to have some private lessons...
...and teach you all kinds of things you might like...
until you decide you want to tell me.
Hurry... up...
Hurry up...
Welcome home, my mistress!
Welcome back, mistress!
At your service!
What bad taste.
Well, this is kinky.
It wasn't my idea, okay?
Hey, don't blame these stupid maids on me, okay?!
Karin... Who are these people?
Karin.
You're that girl...
What is this? Who are these people you bring here?
The sadist.
You're that girl...! From that time...!
The transsexual.
Sadist--!
Transsexual?
Sex freak--!
They're transsexuals?
"Sex freak"...?
I-I'm not!
Are these people she hath brought then cross-dressers as well?
What are you doing here?
Uh... Hey, um, I'm not a cross-dresser!
That's my line! I didn't realize you were into all this Akihabara crap.
What the hell are you doing here?!
Who is that?
I should ask you the same thing!
Lady Mikuni.
I didn't know your sick tastes extended to the kinky pleasures of Akihabara.
She has a... high position in Atlas.
Hey, who is that? That little girl.
Why on earth is she in a place like this?
Miss Mikuni.
Karin, why have you brought them here?
From Atlas, um... a certain... someone who occupies a high position up there.
Don't be such a haughty bitch.
Then what's she doing here...?
Actually, this person has a certain item...
Karin! What is the meaning of bringing this vulgar riffraff in here?!
A certain item?
Don't cop an attitude with me.
That's...
Actually, this woman came to see you.
Lady Mikuni...
She has a certain item you may find interesting.
I knew it!
"A certain item"...?
It's the same as mine!
That is the...!
You're right!
Miss Mikuni!
What is that?
Just as we thought!
It's an earring that belonged to my mother.
It is the same as the one that we have!
Your mother...
Ehh?!
Oh, so that's what this is about.
Whoa, she's right!
Why?
So where'd you...?
Why do you have my mother's earring?
This earring is a keepsake that we have to remember our mother by.
Wait...
Huh?! Your mother's...?!
That can't mean...
Hmmm... So that's what that was.
You're her father?
Why is this?
Don't be stupid!
Wherefore have you this keepsake from our mother in your possession?
That's gross. Who'd do icky stuff with a woman?
Wait a second! If that's true, then it must mean...
At least call me her mother.
...that you're this girl's... father?!
But...
Don't be ridiculous!
I got this earring from Nagiko.
And knock it off with the disgusting innuendos. Like I'd do that with a woman.
From my grandmother?
You could at least call me her "mother" or something.
She told me that it originally belonged to your mother.
But still--!
My...
The earring isn't even mine.
Then she's...
I got it from Nagiko at some point.
my... little sister?
From Grandma...?!
Someone like you could never be her big sister!
Well... she told me it was...
Little sister... Big sister...
...something that used to belong to your mother. That's what she said.
What's this about, Momoko-san?
My mother's...?!
I don't really know.
Then... this girl here...
Momoko?
That'd make her...
Transsexual...
...my little sister?!
Are you Mommy Momoko from the Tropical Fish?
The thought that a piece of gutter trash like you could ever be Miss Mikuni's older sister--!
Yes, I am.
I refuse to accept that!
I knew it!
"Little sister"... "Older sister"...
How do you know me?
What do you think this could mean, Momoko?
Mi-ko told me all about you.
Beats me.
You know Mi-ko?
"Momoko"...? "Sex freak"...?
Yes!
Be you perhaps... the same Momoko who was at one time the owner of Tropical Fish?
I love Mi-ko!
Huh?!
She's here too? Really?
Yes I am, but...
What?
Ahh! It is thee, then, just as we thought!
That's Mi-ko!
But wait... How is it that you know who I am?
Release me!
Miiko hath told us all about thee.
Release me!
You're telling me you know Miiko--?!
I shall curse you till the end of time!
Yes. Thy Miiko is one whom we love most dearly.
P-President!
So... is Miiko here in this place with you?!
P-President, I quit!
Please--
I can't deal with this monster anymore!
What's that...?
Who do you think employed you guys?
That is Miiko.
Do your jobs!
Free me--! Free me--!!
What is that?
I swear to you, I shall curse you and yours till the end of time!
That's Mi-ko!
Miss... Miss President...!
She was possessed by the spirit of Hiruko.
Miss President! I can't take this no more!
Hiruko?
I can't take it no more in here with this fuckin' monster!
Possessed?
Listen, you two, who do you think took you off the streets and gave you a place here?!
What are you saying?
Stop bellyaching and do your jobs!
It's true. I can't think of a better way of proving it than by doing this...
What... is it...?!
Release me!
That is your Miiko.
Mi-ko, calm down!
Huh--?!
Release me!
Miiko was possessed by the spirit of Hiruko.
It's me, Mikuni!
"Hiruko"...? Possessed by...?
Mommy Momoko came to see you!
What are you saying?!
Look! It's Mommy Momoko!
It's the absolute truth.
Mommy Momoko, come closer, come closer!
Watch for yourself. There's no way to explain it better.
Yes...
Free me--!
Momoko-neesan...
Miiko, thou must not act up.
Momoko-neesan...
It is us. It is Mikuni.
Mo... Momo... Momoko...
Thy friend Momoko hath come here to visit with thee.
Momoko-neesan...
Miiko, behold--thy friend Momoko is here!
Mi-ko...
Momoko, come hither. Approach. Approach.
Impossible.
Uh...? Okay.
That's impossible!
Mo... Momo... Momoko, my sister...
Yeah. There's no way that's possible.
Mo... Momoko... my sister...
She can't be my sister.
Momo... Momo... Momoko... Momo...
She can't be Mi-ko.
Momoko... Momoko...
Momoko, my sister...
Miiko...
It can't be true.
It can't be. It just can't be true!
No, it really can't. It really just can't be true.
I just can't believe that little girl is my younger sister.
And I can't believe that thing is actually Miiko.
That came from Duomo!
That came from Duomo!
What happened?
What on earth happened there...?
Kuniko!
Ah--! Kuniko!
What happened?
What happened?!
Big trouble!
It's really bad... All the daedalus plants!
The Daedalus...
Is this all of it?
Is this all of them?
Yeah, looks like it.
I think so.
President!
Leader...
Is that...?!
What happened?
All this fuckin' daedalus inside Duomo.
We thought we'd got all the Daedalus in Duomo...
We thought we got all of it last time we did this.
but they were breeding over here too.
But we just found a whole shitload of it growin' over here, too.
They fired those damn seeds of theirs...
Little green bastards... shootin' their damn seeds everywhere.
Is everyone okay?
How's everyone? Are people all right?
Yeah, no one was badly hurt.
Yep.
I see.
They said no one got seriously hurt or anything.
We pulled up all the Daedalus.
That's good.
We should search the area to make sure there aren't any others around here.
As for the daedalus, we cut down everything we could find.
Thanks.
But there could be more somewhere.
It looks like you've been helping us out a lot.
We should probably check just to make sure.
Don't mention it. How did things go your end?
Thank you so much.
Looks like we'll pull off our bombing runs.
I mean... it looks like you've really been doing a lot to help us out.
I see.
It's nothing. So... how did things go on your end?
We have to hurry.
Fine. It's looking like the bombing plan's gonna work out.
The mass Daedalus infestation is expanding at a rate far beyond our expectations.
Sounds good.
At this rate, it may reach the other levels.
We have to hurry, though.
Shion, what's with that expression?
This shows the daedalus infestation on Level 8.
It's disgusting.
The speed of growth far exceeds all of our previous projections.
Leave the room.
It's spreading quite rapidly.
I'm sorry.
The fear at this point is,
Accursed weeds...
the rampant plant growth may spread to other levels if left unchecked.
Hey, Sayoko.
Shion, what is that on your face?
What is it, Lady Mikuni?
Huh? Uh...
What is a big sister?
It's disgusting. Get away from me at once!
What is a little sister?
I... I apologize.
Everyone was saying the Kuniko girl might be my big sister,
Such an annoyingly persistent weed.
and I might be her little sister.
Say, Sayoko?
It refers to girls born to the same mother.
What is it, Miss Mikuni?
The girl who was born first is called the big sister,
What is "older sister"? And "little sister" also. What indeed are these things?
and the one who was born second is the little sister.
There was... some talk that the one called Kuniko was our "older sister,"
Then, Kuniko and I have the same mother?
and that we were... perhaps the "little sister" of this same person,
I don't want to even consider that such a vulgar girl...
though we know not what these things mean.
might have been born to the same lineage as you.
A sister of yours is another girl child born of the same mother as you.
But, they had my mother's earring...
The sister born earlier is called the older,
We don't know where they got it.
and the sister born later is called the younger or the "little" one.
They might know my mother.
Then so, may it thus be true that this Kuniko and ourselves were born of the same mother?
Lady Mikuni... someday, you will inherit all of Atlas.
I would not wish to believe such vile things.
You must not be deceived by trifling matters.
To think a common waif like that could have been born of the same mother as you!
Raze Tokyo, huh?
And yet, she did verily hold our mother's earring as though it were hers.
I don't understand what that monkey's thinking.
We do not yet know how she obtained that. We certainly cannot say for a fact.
But this'll vastly increase the carbon coefficient of Japan.
But if so, then perhaps she would know something of our mother.
If I can get information on the bombing in advance,
Miss Mikuni... Miss Mikuni, you are the one.
I could make some very good trades.
Someday you will take your rightful place as the heir to Atlas.
Aren't you the lucky one, Karin?!
These are matters of no concern, and we must not allow them to distract us.
The analysis is done.
"Burning all of Tokyo down to the ground.
It's the same shape and the same material as Mikuni's.
Who knows what crazy ideas that wild-eyed monkey will think up, huh?"
That's more than just a replica.
But if she does do it, Japan's carbon index will shoot through the roof.
There are two of the exact same things in the world.
If we know ahead of time when and how the bombing will take place,
There's no doubt about it. There's one more.
it should give us a huge advantage in making deals.
Question is, where do we evacuate everyone before the bombing run?
"So it would. Looks like you're just as lucky as you thought, Karin, my pal!"
How about underground?
The results of the analysis!
There's not enough room to hold the whole surface population.
"The same form and composition... This is exactly the same as Mikuni's!"
You're right.
It's certainly no replica, that much is for sure.
Come to think of it, are you sure about this?
So the very same item somehow exists as two separate copies, and this confirms it.
About what?
Which means we still have one left to go!
Are you sure it's all right for you to be here?
The problem is where to evacuate.
This is the Metal-age's command room.
We've gotta get people out of the way before we start bombing the place.
More importantly, where will we evacuate to?
What about underground?
There's one good place.
There's way too many people on the surface to fit them all underground at once.
Here.
I guess you're right.
Atlas. Are you insane?
But I'm wondering... is this okay?
Impossible.
What do you mean?
Yeah, the government would never allow that.
I mean you. Are you okay being here?
Where else do you suggest?
Look around--this is the Metal Age war room you happen to be sitting in.
You're still working?
Who cares about that right now?!
Nagiko...
Now where do we evacuate the people?
Don't work too hard.
I know just one place. The perfect place for it.
I brought presents.
And that's right here.
I hear Momoko-san's earring belonged to my mother.
Atlas?! Are you insane?
It looks like you stirred it after all.
There's no way!
What did you come here to do?
Yeah... We'd never get the government to go for something like that.
Our ancestors were amazing...
All right, then you tell me where all the refugees should go.
Not only did they extract and use the best parts of fermented rice,
Well, look at this. Everyone still hard at work?
but they did the same with their vegetables too, and concocted this...
Nagiko...!
I banished you.
And so late at night. Such a dedicated bunch.
Did you know this little trick?
I brought a little gift.
If you throw in old nails, it brings out the color of the eggplant.
I heard about Momoko's earring.
Just plain old rusty nails that you're about to throw out.
Apparently... it's really my mother's.
Granny...
That's what she says.
You're planning on burning down Tokyo, right?
Oh, good, I can see you've been stirring it, just like I asked.
How did you know-
What did you come back here for?
The Akihabara Syndicates are trying to hire an army.
People in the old days were really something, you know.
But you need more than just weapons and men.
They didn't just use the rice bran, and they didn't just use the vegetables.
You need my power, don't you?
They figured out how to use the best parts of both,
The power of the first CEO of Atlas.
and came up with something amazing like this.
You're asking me to trust you?
I seem to remember banishing you.
You don't need to trust me.
And you know what?
You just need to use me.
All you need is a couple of old nails, and the eggplant retains its color just beautifully.
This is business.
Just some rusty old nails--the kind you'd probably throw away.
We use each other.
Now who'd think of a rusty nail?
You use me and I'll use you.
Grandma!
That's all there is to it.
You're planning to burn down Tokyo, aren't you?
If it's business, what's in it for you?
How'd you know?
I want to get inside Atlas.
Those Akihabara syndicate fools.
The woman who's perched at the very top of the company at the moment is a troublemaker.
They're running around left and right trying to hire up an army.
She'd refuse to meet me, even if I asked.
However, this isn't the sort of thing you can solve with just weapons and soldiers.
But if I had you as a goodwill gift...
Don't you think you're going to need at least some of my kind of help with this?
Why would she meet you if I was there?
You know--help from the first CEO of Atlas Corporation.
She's interesting.
Are you asking me to trust you after all this?
That's the type of woman she is.
Heavens, no, you don't need to trust me.
You should know her already, I think.
You just have to use me.
Furukawa-san, where's the holographic armor?
Like this--you use what you've got.
Thanks.
This is just business, that's all.
I got in a hell of a lot of trouble when you stole this thing.
We use each other to get what we need.
Sorry.
Kuniko makes use of me, and I make use of Kuniko.
Hey,
That's all the
are you sure about this?
Your mom and dad are in Atlas.
Can you really fight?
I'm not fighting them.
I haven't decided to join the Metal-age either.
Just...
I want to do what I can.
That's all.
I see.
Kuniko.
Women are all guts and charm.
Yeah!
We've been waiting for you, Lady Nagiko.
Lady Ryoko awaits you.
Thank you.
Your first leader is here. I don't think much of this welcome party.
It's been a while, Lady Nagiko.
Ain't been that long, Ryoko.
Brought a present for you.
Thank you for your kindness.
You seem to be going nuts up here.
It's all for Atlas... For Japan.
You started the ball rolling, didn't you?
Oh, I dunno about that.
So, what are you here for?
We're going to burn Tokyo to the ground.
What?
I said it. We're razing Tokyo.
Thanks to that monster you made,
nobody's going to be able to live on the surface anymore.
Monster?
The Daedalus.
Oh, that thing?
We didn't really "make" it.
Just altered it a little.
You're playing God now?
What value does life have if we don't play around with it?
We'll get the necessary bombers and bombs ourselves.
We'll take the reins and get rid of it for you.
What nonsense.
Do you have any idea how much carbon that would emit?
You don't even offer tea to your guests?
Anyone want some pickled vegetables?
So, in exchange, please let the people on the surface evacuate to Atlas.
The people on the surface don't matter to me, as long as Atlas remains safe.
Atlas is more important to this country than your puny lives.
We can't accept refugees.
I figured this might happen.
It's me.
Negotiations have broken down.
Time for Plan B.
Roger.
What was that?
Lady Ryoko.
What?
The Daedalus on the eighth floor have started firing their seeds.
And they're concentrating their attacks on the power terminal of the central shaft.
Impossible...
The eighth floor is unoccupied. There shouldn't be any heat sources.
Yeah, well. Shit happens.
I've got a friend who knows Atlas really well.
Even Atlas can't survive an attack from the inside.
You're threatening me?
Not at all.
We're just trading here.
Just business, y'know.
You certainly are an interesting one.
So, what will you do?
Very well.
I'll help you.
I grew up in that town. I laughed there,
I cried there - it's filled with memories.
But I refuse to regret it.
It's something I've decided.
Next time: The Tokyo Bombing Raids.

▶ [CommieRips] Shangri-La 19 [62e3cce2]

We've reached the rendezvous point...
in the northern reaches of Kanto.
Now let's burn this forest down!
The bombers have entered the northern reaches of Kanto.
They've begun the operation to destroy the Daedalus.
The wind's blowing south-by-southwest on the ground.
Wind speed: ten m/s.
We've finished taking in the evacuees from Old Shibuya.
The evacuees from Old Meguro will soon have crossed into our territory as well.
I see.
What the hell's your problem?
Hey, you started it!
Shut it, you stole my water...
Stop that! Stop this instant!
Blankets!
Anyone need a blanket?
We've got some rice prepared for you all in the tent up ahead.
Hey, wait.
Form a line.
Calm down.
Hey, have you seen Furukawa?
The rice cooker's busted.
Come to think of it, I haven't seen him since we got here.
Toshima District?
Toshima is...
Block D-5...
two-hundred meters down that corridor on the left side.
Thanks.
Thank you. You're a big help.
Don't mention it.
We're taking in the next wave of refugees.
Please get ready to receive them.
We're full. Can't you tell that by looking?
Have them use the area over there.
We can't do that.
Why not?
It's against the rules.
Come on!
My goodness.
You'll never have any fun...
if you always obey your mom's rules like that.
Please get ready to receive the refugees.
Goodbye.
Hey!
Man...
I'll ask everyone to make some room for them.
You sure?
Kuniko's doing everything she can for us.
I need to make sure I do the same.
Listen up, everyone! There are some more people coming in here.
Can you all please make room for them?
There's no more room here!
That place is completely empty over there!
Just squeeze up a little...
Even if it's only ten centimeters... even if it's only five!
Please!
She's finally starting to grow up.
Has the raid started?
How many years has it been since I played chess with you?
I played Ryoko earlier...
Looks like she checkmated you.
I beat her at chess.
I never realized Ryoko was so out of control.
To think that a mannequin dreamed of becoming the Queen of Atlas.
My uncle?
Yes, he's here.
Will you come in and see him?
What do you think you're doing?
Atlas is no longer in your hands.
Nor is it in yours...
Atlas belongs to the Digma.
We shall see about that.
The raid's probably started by now.
Japan's carbon coefficient is going to skyrocket.
At this rate, carbon hysteria will spread like wildfire across the world.
The carbon economy we've created may collapse.
That's impossible!
As long as Atlas exists...
Hereupon, all the Heavenly Deities commanded the two Deities...
His Augustness, the Izanaki-no-Mikoto, and Her Augustness, the Izanami-no-Mikoto,
ordering them to create, consolidate, and give birth to this drifting land.
Granting them a heavenly bejeweled spear, they deigned to charge them.
So the two Deities, standing upon the Floating Bridge of Heaven,
pushed down the bejeweled spear and stirred with it,
whereupon, when they had stiffened the brine till it curdled,
and drew the spear out of the froth, the brine that dripped from its tip...
coagulated and formed an island.
This is the Island of Onogoro.
Having descended from Heaven on to this island,
they saw to the erection of a heavenly, majestic pillar,
and saw to the erection of a hall of eight fathoms.
Then Izanaki, the Male-Who-Invites, said to Izanami, the Female-Who-Invites,
"We should create children."
And thus he spake: "Let us go around the Heavenly, majestic pillar,
and when we meet on the other side, let us be united."
The child born to them was Hiruko, the leech-child.
So, they placed the leech-child on a raft of reeds and let her float away.
The capital... the capital burns!
The hidden seal shall reveal itself!
Forty percent of the Daedalus infestation has been burned away.
What's wrong?
Is something bothering you?
I was thinking how hard it was...
When we were kids, we were told to keep away from the forest.
You don't know what's lurking there and you might bring back a nasty plague or something.
The bomb showers fell,
and you could mend a house over and over again, but it would still get battered.
There wasn't enough food.
Nor any real schools or hospitals.
It was really awful.
But... how should I put it? I... I mean, we...
We grew up there.
Get to work!
Numbers! One!
Two!
Bomb!
Treasures!
Right!
Sparkling!
Our fire, earthquake, and bulletproof evacuation shelter...
or Super Shelter X-2 for short!
Activate!
Gotta protect your collection from anything!
It was only later that this battle would be known...
as the Great In-Defense-of-the-Holy-Land War.
What a loud noise.
I'm scared!
Mistress!
Bombing Tokyo?
Ryoko, you fool.
Sayoko, has a war broken out?
Don't worry, it'll all be over soon.
Will Mi-ko be okay?
This building is built to withstand...
earthquakes the size of the Second Great Kanto Quake.
Karin says there's no need to worry.
I see...
So, what happened to Karin?
I haven't seen her all day.
I don't know.
She locked herself in her room doing something.
Japan's carbon coefficient is at 2.88.
It's still rising.
Looks like all the carbon tycoons on the planet are freaking out.
Nobody imagined Japan would do this.
We were right to ask about the day of the bombing.
Yes. Thanks to that, I'm the only one on the planet who looks like they're making money off of this.
Karin, save me.
The water level keeps rising.
Danger level: 75%.
You have to do something.
Just a little more, MEDUSA.
Soon, I'll let you go crazy.
The Daedalus infestation is seventy percent destroyed.
It's risen again.
Japan's carbon coefficient: 5.01.
Saudi Arabia: 3.18, Indonesia: 3.57... America: 3.91?
The bombings in Japan have caused carbon hysteria all over the world.
Right.
The U.N. just passed an anti-MEDUSA law.
An anti-MEDUSA law?
At a time like this?
That's exactly why they've done it.
If MEDUSA's found to be involved in this,
the one who discovers it can request an attack be carried out on that territory.
Even if they refuse, or even if it's in another country's territory, they're still allowed to attack.
So, you think MEDUSA will come out of its hiding-hole?
The possibility exists.
It's all right.
I'll look for your mom.
Tomoka, have you seen Momoko-san?
I haven't.
I've been looking all over for her, but I can't find her.
Has something happened?
Someone from Atlas wants us to make a register of all the evacuees.
We don't have time for that.
Fine. I'll talk to him.