BALLAD OF THE HAPPY DESTRUCTION
We can finally start handing out food to the newcomers as well.
No need to produce and sell Back Powder.
The wealth in this mansion is plenty to provide for us.
The boss still hasn't come back yet.
It seems Ton and Natsuki have come back.
Apparently, they want to gather everyone and show them something.
Amazing! There isn't a single scratch!
A defensive type of magic.
We failed to capture Kikurage,
but Natsuki's magic awakened during the fight with the En family!
This thing that looks like a protective suit might even repel magic.
Yeah! Let's try it next time!
But if Natsuki can use magic this amazing,
she doesn't need to be in the Cross-Eyes.
She can make a good living with this magic.
Now that you mention it, you're right.
Hey, your left eye…
After we returned to the mansion and healed my arm,
I had a cross tattooed on this eye too!
Everyone,
even now that I can use magic, I'll always be part of the Cross-Eyes!
Natsuki…
Or that's just how I personally feel.
Can I stay here?
Of course you can!
If we get into trouble, you'll protect us with that magic.
Everyone…
You're officially a member of the Cross-Eyes from today.
Saji…
Everyone. Thank you!
THE BEGINNING
I never thought I'd turn into a man and come back here again.
You've become quite handsome, Nikaido.
You're a completely different person now.
By the way, these clothes are really heavy.
They've been made heavy with magic because your training is still ongoing.
Also, the magic that changes your sex only lasts for four hours.
After that, you'll return to your original form, so be careful.
Got it. Four hours.
So, around nine o'clock.
I once heard this from a fellow Devil.
Apparently, there's a room somewhere in this mansion
that stores only the valuables En got as gifts from Devils.
Does anything come to mind?
Come to think of it,
En once took me to a strange room and made me listen to endless bragging.
Maybe it's the room from then.
If I remember right,
some kind of object served as a hidden door.
Let's try looking for it.
Is this room also used by an En family officer?
Yeah, it's Noi's room.
All right, let's grab the valuables.
We're good with cash already.
We're after a clue
to where the remaining En family members might be hiding, right?
There are a lot of photos.
When the boss comes back, let's all take a photo together too!
Yes!
I'm looking forward to it.
Hey, it's been a while, all you Cross-Eyes' officers.
Risu?!
Thanks to this cross mark, which I'm thinking of erasing now,
I was able to get in easily.
There's something I want to ask you guys.
Risu, like I said before, we don't know who killed you.
Then maybe Dokuga is hiding something from you guys.
He seemed to know a lot about me.
All right. I'll have Dokuga tell me directly.
We won't let you go to Dokuga!
Then try to stop me, you scumbags!
I feel it. I can feel it.
Your murderous intent!
Just as I thought, there were no guards at this entrance.
I'm glad I worked part-time for Mr. Tanba.
Anyway, I have to find Risu.
Dokuga, what are you going to do about Natsuki?
She might get killed, just like Risu.
Natsuki might get killed? What are they talking about?
If the boss sets his eyes on Natsuki's magic…
Natsuki's magic?
You're not just gonna stand by and watch, are you?
I'm against it! We need to find some way--
I'm thinking of giving Natsuki some mission
to keep her away from here.
During that time, I'll talk to the boss.
I'll tell him not to kill any more of our comrades.
I…
I, once again, want to try believing in the boss.
Dokuga.
Because the boss is the one who gave us a reason to live.
To us worthless ones who can't use magic, he gave a path other than just dying.
Yeah. You're right, Dokuga.
Let's believe in the boss.
I'm sure he'll understand.
This area is En's private space.
There were things like bedrooms for me and Kikurage.
I see.
Maybe it's somewhere near here.
Who are they?
Only officers are allowed in here.
Leave it to me.
I think I might remember something.
You guys!
Show me your arms!
I'll check your smoke.
Looks like some troublemakers found us.
They're probably Cross-Eyes officers. What do we do, Asu?
Come on, hurry up and show me your arms!
This is part of your training too. Deal with him.
I'll look for the book.
She disappeared…
Take that!
My clothes are heavy!
Got you!
Sorry, Dokuga.
Tetsujo, you let your guard down.
And you…
Who are you?
Why are Cross-Eyes fighting each other?
He's fast!
If I keep wearing this, I'll get killed.
Dokuga!
Damn it! You bastard!
-You're getting-- -Too cocky!
I'm not dealing with you all day. Now!
Ouch.
What? You?
That hurts…
What on earth have you been looking at?
It's Caiman's medical record.
Looking at this, it's clear that Caiman is human.
But I checked the records, and something's been bothering me.
Since Caiman is a victim of magic,
isn't it only natural that something's abnormal?
That's not what I mean.
Well, how should I put it?
I wish I could talk this over with Mr. Kasukabe.
Maybe this is the reason why Caiman's head regenerates.
But it's already been a month since then.
I wonder what happened to Caiman and Nikaido.
QUESTION & ANSWER
He should've escaped this way.
Damn it. Looks like we lost him.
This is why big houses are…
More importantly, Dokuga, is your head okay?
Yeah…
I bet he went through the passageway. Let's go!
All right, looks like we managed to shake them off.
What the hell are you?
Why do I have to hide together with a Cross-Eyes?
Come on, you know it's bad for you to be here too.
That's it! I remember now.
It's this stone statue.
En really thought this through.
If it's a Devil statue, no one would touch it.
If I remember correctly…
Is it okay to do something like that to a Devil statue?
Oh my.
Found it! It's the entrance to En's treasure room.
You get in too.
Hide until things cool down.
What? Why me?
-I'm busy, so… -Just get in!
What is this room?
This is a room filled only with the treasure En really cherished.
Treasure?
It looks like a bunch of junk to me.
And who the hell are you? You've been acting like you know me.
What, you still haven't figured it out?
It's me.
Nikaido.
I disguised myself as a man using magic to sneak in here.
What?
You're Nikaido?
Now that you mention it…
-Quit lying, you asshole! -Ouch!
You're hurt!
Don't worry. It's nothing serious.
-All right, I've got to find the book. -What?
Man, I'm hungry.
Oh, right. I'll eat the curry bread that I brought.
TO EN, CHIDARUMA A LUCKY DAY IN MARCH
I mean, even if you say Nikaido, we only just met the other day.
I don't even remember your face.
There it is. It has to be this book!
What's that?
You came all the way here just to steal that book?
Yeah.
This book contains the information I need to use my magic.
Oh crap! It's already nine o'clock!
See. I told you it was true.
Nikaido…
Caiman…
I told you, I'm not that guy called Caiman!
Give it a rest!
That's true, I did name you Caiman without much thought.
But when you turned back, are you saying you forgot about me, the Hole, and gyoza?
Gyoza…
Stop it! I don't know anything about gyoza!
I heard officers are fighting a monster! Let's go take a look!
What's going on?
You guys, back off!
It's dangerous! Back off!
Damn it. How pathetic.
We can't attack Curse from our side.
We need to think of a way to chase him away.
-We have to make him talk to Dokuga. -Please wait!
I'll use my magic to deal with him!
-Please, everyone, stay back! -Natsuki!
Isn't that Natsuki?
What's that black thing over there?
That's reckless, Natsuki. He's a relentless, cursed bastard. Hey!
I'm surprised. She was able to use magic.
If it comes down to it, we'll all help Natsuki.
I feel it. I can feel it.
Your murderous intent!
Risu!
-Nikaido. -Asu.
So you were here.
I've caught him!
Good job, Natsuki!
You're amazing!
What should we do?
Hang him outside the window!
-Hey! -That guy…
What's wrong? What's all this commotion?
Dokuga!
Risu turned into Curse and attacked us.
What?
But Natsuki beat him with magic.
We found out that Natsuki's magic can fight against curses too.
Natsuki, come with us.
Risu.
Hey, Risu!
-Risu! Wake up! -So that monster from earlier was Risu?
Nikaido, we've got the book. Let's get out of here soon.
Yeah, right.
Hey, you're…
Kawajiri. It's been a while, Aikawa.
Aikawa. Let's get out of here together.
I can't go with you guys.
But take care of him.
He's my partner.
Risu is your partner? So that's how it was.
Got it. Leave it to me. But what are you going to do?
And you've been avoiding me from the start. Why is that?
Even if you remember, just like before…
What's wrong? Are you okay?
Don't come near me!
You surely have your own life, so it can't be helped.
But come eat some gyoza again.
I'll give you a 20% discount.
I can't anymore…
I…
Nikaido, let's go already!
Caiman…
I'm sick of it.
My head!
I'm sick of it!
I'm sick of it…
Why do you refuse?
Shut up…
You, from the very start…
never existed.
Yay! A mission!
I can't believe Dokuga is letting me do a job all by myself.
So it's a search for an elite Sorcerer.
It's pretty far away.
At least, I wanted the boss to see my magic.
But he said to keep a low profile and leave through the back door.
I wonder why?
Boss!
Excuse me!
I'm about to head out on a mission.
So, well…
When I get back, can we Cross-Eyes all take a picture together?
I want you.
Boss…
Why…
THE END
What we learned in Episode 11.
There's a clue in Caiman's medical file.
Aikawa entrusted Risu to Nikaido.
Natsuki wanted to take a picture with everyone.
What we'll learn in Season 3 is still hidden in chaos.
This is Dorohedoro.