So, what should we do?
Many dark spirits will gather at Nero's castle.
Our job is to lead them to the spirit collection device.
Seria will sing as Nero's opening act.
The majority of spirits will gather then.
Seri-chan will sing?
And Nero will sing after her?
Even if they're singing,
we'll be clearly visible to them in the audience, right?
What's your plan?
I'll break the device.
The dark spirits will pour out of it.
We'll take advantage of the confusion.
But aren't we screwed if they discover we're here to rescue Seria?
I've already told them.
What?
Nero cares most about his own interests.
He won't kill us right away.
Distrusting us from the start will leave him vulnerable.
Sana-san, you're willing to betray Nero?
Yes.
I like Seria.
I'd like her to be set free.
But will you really...?
Yes.
For now, focus on executing the plan.
I've got an ace up my sleeve just in case.
Okay.
An ace up your sleeve, huh?
Why does "music" exist in this world?
I think I've figured it out
This melody will go on living much, much longer than us
For thousands and tens of thousands of years
Carrying the flames of wishes past
Traveling across time
What color is your elegy?
Well? Tell me
My 1,000% pure curiosity
Can't be stopped
Let my heart sing, sing, sing, sing and turn my life into music
I despise the word "destiny"
Ghosts still believe in pure dreams
Just as everyone's souls scream
The racing ba-dump, ba-dump, ba-dump, ba-dump running through the present
Waltzes through the new world with enough force
to break through the afterlife's border
Now smile and shine
Wow. She definitely has full mastery in the Hokushin Itto-Ryu Short Sword Art.
How many is that?
Twenty-four. Only one combatant remains.
Nice work, Chiba Sana.
This is why she's my first choice to be my bride.
Many dark spirits are drawn to her strength.
Gathering enough energy at the festival to install realm gates will be easy.
Once I perform, even more wandering spirits starved for art will gather.
Everything's progressing smoothly.
They practically serve me already.
I won't be bound by some scrap of paper.
Where will you take the gathered spirits?
We've installed a special storage device underground.
It still has plenty of space.
You're going to sing, aren't you?
Thank you?
Aw, I missed it.
You should get ready. The sword show is over.
O-Okay.
Hold on. I can't wait.
Seria, I'll sing first. Stay there.
What? But you can't.
What? I can't?
I mean, it'll be easier for the audience to hear you sing if I perform first.
Don't worry.
I won't waste the lessons I learned from you.
O-Okay.
We don't get to hear Seria sing? That's a shame.
This way, Lord Nero.
I'm coming.
He's not letting Seria sing?
This is bad. We were supposed to meet in the greenroom.
Resounding in the night Buzz Buzz Buzz
Dark Shadows Dance Dance
You'll heart it, Everyone
This is my -VOICE-
Surrender and let yourself be Bewitched
To this blissful Time Time Time
To my impressive Singing VOICE
Be grateful for this Cry
Take this rhythm 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Don't stop! Don't stop! The MUSIC! I am an ARTIST!
SHOUT! SHOUT! SHOUT! SHOUT!
Listen to your heart and live as you desire CRAZY
Do you, Do you, Understand?
I guess you wouldn't understand my Great sense
You don't have This PASSION
It's showtime tonight!
Let your soul burn!
Now dance at the celebration
You know enjoy the PARTY!
My voice will reach All over the world
My treasure chosen by the gods!
What is this song?
It's not what we practiced at all.
This is an original song of his.
The dark spirits are fleeing?
How awful. This isn't music.
We can't let them escape!
Settei, rein in this dark spirit fiend and put it in the device!
Got it.
Kaede, wait here.
The rest of us will destroy it and guide it to the device.
Come with me.
Go.
Okay.
Let's check the device first.
Step on it.
Spirit Channel!
I'll distract Nikola.
Get Seria in the meantime.
But your power is too great.
I can conceal my presence.
No wonder you're Seria's best friend.
What?
She told me about her awesome and beautiful best friend.
You're Kaede, aren't you?
Yes. Seri-chan said that?
We're almost there. Be careful.
You're betraying us?
Seri-chan.
Kae-chan.
Nikola Tesla, will you hand over Seria?
First, answer my question.
Purposeful people are always such a pain.
What question?
Oh, right. Call me a traitor if you wish.
I see.
What?
Then let me join you.
I can't stand to see the world filled with this voice.
I want to hear Seria sing.
Nikola.
I feel that we can trust him.
Then help us escape.
Use this.
What is it?
A realm gate.
This will take us directly to the human realm.
We can set our own coordinates.
When did you make this?
Only I know about this.
Everyone has a secret or two.
You're right. We're on the same page.
For now, get inside here.
We can't have you turning into evil spirits over there.
You, too, Sana-san.
We can't guarantee we're without powerful emotions.
Yeah.
What about Settei-san and the others?
Our goal is rescuing you.
Prioritizing that will make it easier for them to act.
But...
In some ways, traveling here from the human realm is easy.
We should get ready to leave quickly.
I see. In that case...
I'm deploying the realm gate.
Do it.
Okay.
O Iron Contractor!
Bind Sana Chiba and Nikola Tesla to me!
Let the power that is the price consume me!
Kae-chan?
I'm fine.
Soul Absorption!
Wow.
You first.
Okay.
My treasure chosen by the gods!
That must've gathered even more dark spirits.
They're already all in the device?
I've performed my role, so I'm leaving now.
Good work. Now the realm gates can be completed.
Later.
You betrayed me, Chiba Sana and Nikola Tesla!
We're not finished yet.
Do you want to die, monk?!
I told you to do as you pleased until I took her back.
The leeway I gave you went to your head.
Give them back now, and I'll forgive you.
Yeah, right. They're not all yours.
Settei!
Spiritual Armor!
Die!
Whoa!
Trifling fools.
But I still detect spirit power.
What?
We would've died instantly without this.
What are we going to do now?
Are you okay?
Come to me.
I'll put up a barrier.
Got it.
Fortress Seal.
Damn them. They're wasting my time by prolonging their lives.
Shall I kill them?
No. Gaudí, bring the tramps to me.
Kill Nikola right away.
As you wish.
He'll run out of power eventually. Once he's out, I'll kill him.
What should we do?
I don't sense Seria here.
She must've escaped to the human realm.
Was it the Raikaku?
Who knows?
Even if we share our power with you, isn't Nero right?
It's a matter of time.
We'll see about that.
I told you so!
Is it over already?
Riku.
Sorry for making you worry.
Don't worry. I'm sane.
Monk, dispel the barrier and teleport.
But...
There's no spirit aura in the air.
Well, that was a weird ability.
Wait, Riku-nee! You've got a tattoo!
I'll tell you about it later.
Could it be?
Yes. Nero's explosions don't happen on the spot.
They travel through the spirit aura in the air.
I had no idea.
I've seen his abilities more than anyone.
I was frequently sent to fight with him.
That's right.
You underestimate me.
I'll just hit you myself.
It's never that easy.
What should we do? Should I go?
William Tell, lend me your strength.
I can't reach you yet, but I can still get closer.
Kaede, where's Seria?
I sent her to the human realm.
We'll handle this.
Quit stalling and teleport.
Thanks.
I'll protect the monk. We're counting on you.
Got it.
I'll kill her first.
Idiots!
He can throw them?
No!
That won't work!
Gud.
Wha... What?!
I'll heal you.
Oh? Are we almost there?
We won't have to run anymore.
What an artist the world loses in me...
Did he give up?
Is this all?
What is that?
Agrippina!
What? Who?
Well, this is unexpected.
Are you guys okay?
Yeah. This is nothing.
That big guy's pretty tough.
Stand back.
But...
What?
Gud.
This is pathetic, Nero.
That's not good!
Hey! I don't know who you are, but we were almost there!
Yeah, I know.
Gud.
Hurry, monk.
I don't have a choice.
I don't know what they're trying to do,
but they came to the Phantom Realm to do it.
They have something they've got to do.
If you ask me, their dream is grander than your art...
And my refusal to let go of the Phantom Realm!
Akari, this is yours now!
Manpei?
Here we go.
I've never known when to give up!
Hey!
Manpei!
Where's Manpei?
Manpei...
It can't be.
No.
You poor little weaklings.
Could it be?
What are we supposed to do?
Spiritual Armor.
Monk?
We'll make it back alive.
I don't think so.
Hey, monk. Bring Seria to me.
I'll hold them hostage until then.
Monk, you don't have to do that.
Silence, pig!
Riku...
Rui.
I'll shoot him.
Are you that eager to die?
Hurry up, Settei.
You promised you'd help me.
I'm going to fill this world with my art.
What's wrong with you?
Stop forcing your art on us.
Why are you doing this for that crap?
If that's your goal, then destroy MiucS first.
What?
Manpei, I'm borrowing your strength.
I hate to admit it, but I can't do it alone.
Bring it on, brat!
Die, mother-lover!
What?!
In that case...
Akari...
Wow.
Well, we're finished here. Let's go.
Where is Seri-chan?
We need to find her.
You're right.
I'll run a bath.
This is your fault.
If I'd had Ibukimaru...
I don't know about that.
I've never seen an avalanche this bad before.
And where are they mindlessly going?
Who the hell are you, anyway?
Oh, right.
I am Manpei Ichinomiya, the gambler.
Manpei?
What are you doing in the Phantom Realm?
Are there more villages like this?
Not many, but some.
They're dead, but we've got souls.
Wouldn't you rather not lose your mind?
What? I can't believe there are ghosts like you.
Don't you want to be as righteous as you can?
Ah, clearing a path even though I'm not certain
Advancing towards a faint light
Ah, on this path of thorns
To prevent the pain from wilting our hearts
We pray
Buffeted by headwinds
The harder it is to walk
The less we're bothered by this path of thorns
Fly freely up into that sky
It will surely be a delight, now break your fate