Oh?
Unidentified cruiser currently approaching at high speed.
The people I hold dearest,
and the future we'll achieve together...
I've made up my mind to protect them, no matter what.
I'd be lying if I said I'm not afraid, but...
As long as these bonds exist, no one can beat me!
"It takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place."
~The Red Queen Hypothesis~
"Queen."
The one who possesses her genes
can bless those who have special powers, Evolvers,
with even greater power, clearing a path to the future.
When the Queen truly awakens,
will the world achieve further evolution, or...
Mr. Love: Queen's Choice
"Bonds"
Did we get them?
Let's split up here.
Victor, you go and take control of the ship, like we planned.
You'll be all right?
Of course!
I'll find Hades and put a stop to his scheme.
Be careful.
You, too.
Is that...
Intruder!
Gavin?!
Thanks, Gavin.
That Evol just now...
I'll take out the communications systems.
We have two objectives.
One of them is to destroy the system on this ship that's hijacking
antennas all around the world to broadcast the waves that awaken Evols.
Access granted.
Why are the fire doors closed?
What the heck is happening?
We've been locked in!
The other is...
While Gavin is destroying the system and Victor is buying time,
I will use the Queen's power to take down Hades.
Trust your instincts.
Are you somewhere on this ship, too, Lucien?
Kiro...
Is that you, Kiro?
Kiro!
You're okay! I'm so glad...
I always had faith that there was no way you'd go down like that!
Who are you?
B-But you're...
I mean...
What's going on? What...
His face looks just like him, but... is this someone else?
He does have a completely different air about him, but...
Out of the way.
Is Hades at the other end of this?
Hades is my prey. Don't interfere where you're not needed.
What do you mean?
Don't move!
This is as far as—
You're... Helios?!
So he really isn't Kiro?
What is it you're after?
I came to put a stop to Hades's ambitions.
Are you planning to fight Hades, too?
I came to take his research results.
If you get in my way, I will show no mercy.
What is this? It's pitch black. I can't see anything.
Welcome to my castle of shadows.
The Queen's power is beyond your control, Hades.
Helios.
As a fellow member of Black Swan, I respect you...
but this is my domain.
Get them.
What is that?
Hades, your opponent is me!
Oh?
The Queen offers to challenge me herself?
How very valiant.
In that case, I must invite you to a more fitting location.
Mr. Love: Queen's Choice
What is this place?
This is the origin of the abyss I control.
From the distant past to the present age,
all of the dark memories that drift in the depths of the hearts of humans are here.
The very darkness that people are in constant fear of, that they avoid,
serves as the source of my Evol.
There is no means of escape.
Not even for you, the Queen.
I have no intention of running.
I came to defeat you.
Why don't you face me head-on, fair and square?
How very valiant, my young Queen.
Remember...
I will force the world to evolve in your place.
So the Queen's power has finally awakened.
Hades...
Your genes will cull the world and lead us to a new future!
A world built for the chosen... for Evolvers alone!
And all of it will bow before me.
I will never let that happen!
That power of yours will be mine, as well.
Down to the last of my bullets...
Straight ahead?
Physical isolation is ineffective.
So the only option is to lure the enemy this way.
Trampling beautiful things goes far beyond bad manners.
What... was that?
How unfortunate for you.
I have the divine protection of the true Queen who rules over all worlds.
The true Queen...
Someone a young, immature Queen like you could never see. The end of the abyss.
The one who transcends all of time and space: the Black Queen!
You will be a living sacrifice to her.
Your power will become a part of the true Queen.
And as the one under her protection, I will gain the power to rule over all Evolvers.
I will... never let that...
Not yet... I can't...
I have to save... everyone...
No...
I won't... give...
Papa...
I see.
In that case, I'm going to have to work hard so you don't show me up!
You always follow through when you decide to do something, right?
Yeah!
I'm gonna make a super amazing show and make everyone smile!
I can't wait.
I know you can do it.
Because you're my daughter, and I'm proud of you.
Papa!
Silly.
Was the resolution you showed that day
something that could be crushed by something like this?
Don't worry.
I will protect the world you will return to.
You just follow the path you believe in.
You can do it, Potato Chip Princess!
One day, I promise I'll be back.
In the future where all this has ended, let's meet again!
How long do you plan to stay half-asleep?
I've gambled everything on your future.
Show me the world you will create.
They're all waiting beyond this darkness.
So I will also...
charge forward!
Wh-What is this?
What's happening?!
Wh-What?!
This is my order to you.
Disappear.
This isn't possible...
You used my darkness to empower your allied Evolvers?!
Hades, you cannot evolve...
Because true evolution spreads through the strength of one's bonds with others.
By trusting each other
and hoping for the future as we move ever forward,
we will find our miracle.
Impossible! How is this happening?!
How could the likes of you...
The darkness!
The darkness I received from the true Queen!
Worthless.
Everyone... Are you all right?
Code confirmed.
Data on the Forced Evolution of Humanity Program
and all related projects has been deleted.
The microchip contained information on stimulating the sleepers' brain waves
and data on the specific frequency needed.
The medical equipment developed based on that data
allowed people to safely wake from the nightmares Black Swan had caused.
The world is rapidly regaining its former peace.
I think it's still too soon to officially announce the existence of Evolvers.
Considering the way recent events unfolded...
Right now, it would only cause misunderstandings and confusion.
But I want to believe that one day, we'll live in a world where everyone
can understand each other and walk alongside each other.
Since then, I haven't been able to see scenes of the future.
It's possible I used up all my power in my fight with Hades.
Take what you like
But even if we can't see it, even if we have to go slowly,
A Taste of Kindness
at our own pace, step by step...
We will clear a path to new evolution.
President, it's just about time.
All right.
After leaving the task force,
I switched my affiliation to a secret military team commanded by my father,
where I continue to hunt Black Swan.
What I must do has not changed.
I will put everything I have on the line to protect this world.
Even if one of us should make a mistake and fall into ruin,
we will not stop moving forward.
But we should change our approach slightly...
to a method that doesn't rely on such unstable factors as the Queen,
a method that leads to new evolution.
In the darkness, I protect the light.
To do that, I must immerse myself in the darkness.
I will gain control over everything here, and then I will return.
Because that's what I promised that day.
Peace has returned to the city.
And the fate that encircled her...
But this doesn't mean it's over.
This is the beginning.
As long as she keeps moving forward, I will be able to see
the future of this world, and what lies beyond evolution.