Free Study Period
Hey, Regis, let's see whose paper airplane flies the farthest.
I refuse.
You people seem to think "free study period" simply means "free period."
Yuu-chan, don't bug Regis if he's busy.
C'mon, don't be such a stiff.
Done with yours, Seira?
Yes.
Seira?!
You, too?!
Dangerous Man
There they are! They're so hot!
You girls need to go back to class.
We should get back to class.
Yeah.
They're...
Hey, wait!
Is this... mind control?
We'll look into this. Please stay here.
Who are you?!
Oh? That's weird.
You're humans, so why didn't it work on you?
Ugh, that stench!
What is it you're after?!
What did you do to the stu—
Gross. You're a modified human.
He's...
When did he...
M-21!
He's fast!
Ew, it got on my hand.
This sucks.
Messes need to be cleaned up, you know.
Stop!
Rael, what are you doing here?
Seira!
I finally found you!
I'm here to bring you home.
How've you been?
I haven't seen you since I proposed to you!
Proposed?!
What are you playing at?! Why did you attack—
I was just let out of confinement the other day.
I spent ten years alone in the dark.
Thinking of you was the only thing that got me through it.
Did you hear me, Rael?!
Tch. You never shut up.
You haven't changed, I see.
Don't butt in when you're too weak to back it up.
He overpowered Regis so easily...
You know these guys?
I don't think the princess should be around garbage like them.
Rael-sama, please stop.
'Kay.
I could kill him whenever I want, anyway.
Anyway, forget about him.
Come back with me, Seira.
I decline.
Oh? Sure you should be saying that?
You know very well that I'm not a patient guy, don't you?
What about you? Are you sure about this?
If you cause a commotion here, won't Rajak-sama hear about it?
If there is nothing else you require, you may go.
I'll back down for now, but you should really do as I say.
I don't want to make you sad.
Seira, did he say something to—
Hey! What's wrong?!
You okay? Hang in there!
Hey! M-21!
And then this man suddenly attacked him?
Yes.
We were there, but we couldn't stop him.
Sorry.
It's not your fault.
He wasn't an even match at all.
That was Rael Kertia, a pureblood of the Kertia clan.
The Kertia clan?
And for what purpose did he come here?
He said he was here to bring Seira home.
He also said he'd proposed to her. Was that true?
He did make an offer to that effect in the past.
When I declined, he became angry and destroyed our immediate vicinity.
After that, his older brother Rajak, the clan leader, seized him
and had him placed in confinement.
I had no idea he'd been released already.
We couldn't even keep track of his movements.
He didn't even seem much older than you.
How is he so strong?
He's more than twice my age.
What?
Just how old are you, then?
I'm 199 years old.
199?!
He's a super old geezer!
What are you whispering to him?
O-Oh... Nothing, nothing.
In any case, there's no way he'll simply back down from this.
He'll start something again.
All right, very good.
I was concerned about the Union's extreme modification habits,
but the results of your exam show no issues.
Regular maintenance should be enough for you both from now on.
Thank you.
Boss...
How's M-21 doing?
Don't worry. He's almost fully healed already.
From that wound?
Yes, it was quite serious,
but his regeneration speed is astounding.
Probably because Master drew out his power the other day.
I see. That's good.
You look awfully glum for someone who thinks that's good.
We're ashamed of ourselves.
We were completely powerless against him.
All we did was watch him hurt M-21.
We couldn't do anything.
So we want to ask a favor.
Please give us further power.
With your knowledge and these facilities, you could do that, couldn't you?
Oh? I thought you didn't want to go back to being research subjects.
It may be dangerous.
We're aware.
What kind of strength is worth that risk?
We want the power to protect our comrades.
When we had nowhere else to go, M-21 plead our case for us.
We don't know what's on his mind,
but we think of him as one of us.
We realize it's shameless of us to ask,
but please! We beg of you!
Goodness... He'd be so happy to hear that.
Very well. Let's do some experiments.
Regis.
This one is going to be a hassle, isn't he?
Nothing about him has changed since then.
I don't know if he's just discontent with living in his brilliant brother's shadow,
but his attitude was far too much.
And his infatuation with you
must be because he hopes to take over the Loyard clan
through an engagement to its young clan leader.
I've been by your side since we were young,
and you are like family to me.
I don't intend to let him have his way with you.
Wh-What are you doing?!
You don't need to worry.
He is not even close to my type.
Uh... i-is that so?
Please go to sleep now.
I will return to my room, as well.
Master, please allow me to handle this.
If you take any action now,
the nobles will become aware of your presence.
As you are now, this is beyond your capability.
He is a pureblood of the Kertia clan, is he not?
Which is exactly why he poses such danger to you.
Please give me the order.
Frankenstein, I hereby lift the seal placed upon you.
Yes, Master.
Seira...
I'm so happy.
I called your name, and you came to me.
I came to speak with you.
Speak with me, huh?
Thinking of inviting me on a date?
You're no fun.
And that... just makes me want you even more.
I have one matter to discuss.
What did you mean when you spoke of making me sad?
That's a secret.
I want it to be my feelings that drive you to action.
My feelings haven't changed since then.
You are a beautiful, virtuous noble.
It suits you best to be with me.
And yet...
They just keep forcing you to babysit Regis,
which has brought you into contact with filthy, foolish humans.
Foolish...
I won't put you through that.
With me, you can be truly happy.
So, Seira, please marry me. I love you.
Filthy, foolish...
I have never once thought of them that way.
Huh?
School, cooking, friends...
I have learned many new things here.
The place I wish to stay is not by your side.
It is here, with them.
What? You're choosing them over me?
I... I don't believe it!
Come on, Seira! You're joking, right? Right?!
Until you can understand that,
I will never take your hand, for all eternity.
It appears you never learned how to treat a lady.
So why don't I teach you a lesson,
little boy?
Who the hell are you? Stay out of this.
And if I had, would you have struck her?
Why are you here?
I have business with him.
Now, let's get straight to the point, Rael Kertia.
Why have you come to this country?
Tell me what your true goal is—
Shut up!
Die!
I must say, you are quite bold
to have injured one of my staff.
Harm has come to one of my own.
Now, can you come up with an explanation that will satisfy me?!
Who is this guy?!
What speed.
You truly are a pureblood of the Kertia clan!
He's keeping up with me!
Die!
Getting all worked up like that ruined your secret technique.
What's the matter?
The previous clan lord who gave you that soul weapon must be weeping now.
Impossible!
Only Rajak-sama can wield the Kertia clan's soul weapon!
Despite that, I felt the previous clan lord's spirit for a brief moment.
I know him well, you see.
Who... are you?
If you wish to defeat me, you must use your full strength.
Otherwise, your life ends here.
If you insist, fine. I'll show you.
This is the soul weapon that is mine alone...
Grandia!
With this power my father gave me,
I will make you regret this!
Well? How'd you like it?
Wonderful! Any less would simply bore me!
It's been so long since I could really let loose!
Resonate, Dark Spear!
Now, why don't you show me what you can do?
What was that?
An explosion?!
That won't work!
If this goes on, the city will be...
Seira, are you all right?
That bastard Rael is going much too far...
Regis... I will stop this fight.
Please assist me.
H-He's...
Die! Die! Die! Die! Die!
Seira?
Please leave here.
Huh?
Are you... actually thinking of fighting me?
Yes.
Why?! Why won't you accept me?!
I love you so much, and yet you...
Please leave.
This is your final warning.
What a riot!
I really didn't want to resort to this, but I have no choice.
The leader of the Loyard Clan, Seira J. Loyard, will obey my order
to abandon her mission here and respond to the lord's summons.
Understood.
The lord summoned Seira?
Just what is going on?
Then I'm going back, too.
You're not coming. That is the lord's order.
Wha—
Next time I see you, I swear I'll kill you.
Let's go, Seira.
Gejutel's eager to see you again, too...
assuming he still has his head, that is.
Hey, Rael! What does that—
Understood.
Please take care of Regis.
It was the lord who ordered Rael to come here.
It would seem that Gejutel's situation is dire.
I believe this is because he did not report us.
Master, what will you do?
Why do you look so gloomy?
If you're worried about Seira, go after her.
I can't. It was the lord's order.
Would you follow any order, as long as it's an order?
Or are you more concerned for yourself than for Seira?
Of course not!
Get ready, then.
Let us go to your homeland, Lukedonia.
Raskreia-sama, Seira is returning here.
I see.
The day when we see the traitor may be close at hand, as well.
Well, I will take my leave now.
Do come.
I will welcome you warmly, Raizel.
Don't be crazy, M-21!
This is my job.
I can't dump the burden on you two.
But your wound has barely healed!
Just let us handle things right now!
Tao... Takio...
Sorry. If I hadn't been such a coward...
Don't worry about it.
Hey! Don't create even more work for us!