Meeden border contact in 800.
Rhodokrhoun isn't in on this?
Those jerks.
They don't have enough men, so...
they'll send us Trion Soldiers.
You mean the "dogs?"
What an easy way out.
Well...
They'll also send Idras.
And we have new Triggers. Don't worry.
Galopoula Away Mission Member Reghindetz
I hate the new one.
Galopoula Away Mission Member Ratarykov
Galopoula Away Mission Member Sub-Leader: Koskero
Galopoula Away Mission Member Wen Saw
We're here.
Good.
Galopoula Away Mission Member Yomi
Let's go over the mission one last time.
Galopoula Away Mission Captain: Gattlin
Here's what I've decided about this mission.
Aftokrator's orders are to stall Meeden.
Our job is to deliver a blow so they can't go after Afto.
We get to decide our methods.
So, for this time,
I've decided to attack the Meeden base.
Only with these members?
Why not the city?
Does that mean we're going after their Trigger users?
No, just their base.
Not their people.
We're not capturing "Baby Birds?"
Correct.
Why, Captain Gattlin?
Capturing their Trigger users will hurt Meeden.
It'll stall them as we were ordered.
Yeah. Afto captured 20 or 30 of them, right?
Let's just go for it.
Without loot, this mission isn't worth it.
If we target Meeden's citizens,
their force will focus on our country.
Galopoula is closer to them orbitwise.
So, Afto's true intent is to divert Meeden's attention to us?
Most likely.
Those horned punks!
Meeden fought off Afto's best, including four Black Trigger users.
Even though it was their home territory,
it was quite a feat.
We don't need to incur their wrath
just because Afto wants us to.
Not that we'd care if Meeden attacks us.
Think of the future, Reghi.
Meeden has developed drastically lately.
Our country is small. We can't make more enemies.
We don't want another enemy,
but we still have to stall them.
That's why we're destroying their base?
That's right.
We'll focus on their military installation
and stop Meeden's forces.
(Take it)
We are dreamers
So it's the trigger
It's up to you
On the other end is Dawn Dawn Dawn
Like a meteor
Like a meadow
It's an inevitable force
A once-in-a-lifetime meeting
The soft, precious gem
shined strongly into our eyes
We have yet to see tomorrow's light
We'll feel discouraged at times
But let's break free from this labyrinth
We won't stop
My heart has arrived and it's pumping hard
Wow wow oh
Let's protect the future together
Wow wow oh (Take it)
Fighter, let's head to the other side
Try, it's possible if we're together
Higher, let's fly forward
Before I lose sight of it one day
Before I end up losing you
We are dreamers So it's the trigger
It's up to you
On the other end is Dawn Dawn Dawn
We are believers So it's the trigger
Come on, let's go
On the other end is Dawn Dawn Dawn
Do you understand our mission?
The Attack
Time to get to specifics.
Roger.
Yomi.
Yes, sir.
According to the data from Afto,
Meeden has 40 to 50 confirmed active soldiers.
The total should be two or three times that.
Quite a few Baby Birds are under them.
But they shouldn't be counted as threats.
And they have at least one...
Or three Black Triggers at most.
One or three makes a big difference.
What kind of data is this?
Say that to Afto, not us.
There are six of us and some Trion Soldiers in stock.
Without cooperation from Rhodokrhoun, this might be a tough mission.
Yeah, he's right!
Why's Rhodo skipping out?
They're not.
Huh?
Rhodokrhoun said they'd send 200 Dogs and 95 Idras.
We can't complain.
300 Trion Soldiers?
They're small, but what a number.
With this many pawns, we can make it work.
Let's hash out the details.
First, we'll investigate Meeden to verify the data we have.
After Rhodokrhoun's Trion Soldiers arrive,
we'll execute the plan.
Galopoula and Rhodokrhoun are approaching Meeden.
Is this the work of Afto?
Then maybe...
Hyuse.
I'm coming in.
Huh?
Why're the lights off?
Just thinking.
Oh...
Don't worry.
You'll get home one day.
Defense duty right before our Rank Wars match?
It's an unfair disadvantage.
B-Rank #9, Katori Squad, Captain All-Rounder: Yoko Katori (16)
You're right, Yoko-chan.
I agree.
Attacker: Yuta Miura (17)
It happens to every squad.
Gunner: Rokuro Wakamura (17)
Before you complain,
watch the competitors' logs.
Our opponents today are Kakizaki Squad
and Tamakoma's middle schoolers.
We've been beating Kakizaki Squad,
Tamakoma lost hard as soon as they ranked up.
They're both no big deal.
It's been a while since we fought Kakizaki Squad.
Plus,
I heard Kako-san was trying to recruit Tamakoma-2's ace.
Huh?
What?
Are you nagging me for not being recruited?
Just don't slack off.
Now, now.
You three...
Operator: Hana Somei (16)
We're on duty.
Take it seriously.
See, Hana-san scolded us.
It's your fault.
Come on, you two...
Recon and Group Combat Trion Soldier: Dog
Dog No.9.
Begin reconnaissance mode.
The Meeden soldiers
are pretty skilled.
It would be easy if those were their best guys.
I bet they're average.
Yesterday's spear guy was better.
Yomi, keep it still. I'm dizzy.
I have neutralized their monitoring Trigger.
But there are cameras.
So it'll be tricky to sneak in.
They're being pretty cautious.
Did Afto leak information?
We tracked their Trion and know our target is in the basement.
We could force our way in.
We have new Triggers.
I agree.
The Trion Soldiers?
Ready for combat.
Good.
Our chance is when they change shifts.
We'll go after sunset.
Our target...
is the Meeden Expedition ship.
Pick one.
Whoa, for real?
What's up?
The enemy's coming.
Finally.
Shinoda-san!
The enemy's coming. It's Pattern A for now.
Alright.
I'll proceed as planned.
Pattern A means HQ defense.
Got it.
Konami.
Stay with Tachikawa-san.
Tachikawa?
Why?
I saw a future where he's going to get cut down.
This enemy...
might be tougher than we thought.
Gate detected!
Distance, 400 northeast. Multiple readings on radar.
This must be a planned invasion.
I'll warp agents to the roof.
Thirty minutes until nighttime B-Rank Wars.
Top squads: Kageura, Yuba, and Azuma.
Middle squads are Tamakoma-2, Katori, Kakizaki.
If we carry out their matches,
these six teams cannot join defense duty.
What are your orders?
Proceed.
Jin predicts it's unlikely...
But if they target our agents,
stop Rank Wars and enter battle.
Azuma will take charge.
Inform hall security
and the two commentators.
Roger.
In case of a feint, leave one squad each in the west and east.
Focus everyone else on the northeast.
Trion Soldiers are swarming in!
So many Idras...
They must be Rhodokrhoun's.
The agents have been busy lately.
There must be a large battle.
We're staying late at HQ again.
Take care of Hyuse, Yotaro.
Leave it to me.
I'll protect my juniors!
If you waste your energy now,
you'll get sleepy early again.
That won't happen!
Where's the Lambiris?
Maybe this hiding place is too obvious?
It's possible Jin has it.
I should've reclaimed it after the bet.
Oh well...
There's a reserve Lambiris back home.
I need to focus on meeting with the vassal country.
Thanks for everything...
Senpai...
HQ.
Kizaki here. Snipers are in position.
Toma here. We're also ready.
They're here!
Trion Soldiers!
Group Combat Trion Soldier: Idra
Humanoid Trion Soldiers?
What a pain. Such small targets.
And so many of them, too.
They're near range.
Begin interception.
What? They're combining shields to protect themselves.
They're working together?
Th...they won't stop! What do we do?!
Let's focus on one at a time!
Okay! Start with the left!
We'll take the right.
Attack their flank!
Support the Snipers!
Roger!
They're a large army. Keep distance!
Roger!
We're losing Idras!
They were totally waiting for us!
Meeden squads are gathering.
Orders, Captain?
We keep going.
Stop them for one minute.
Understood.
Gates?
Something's coming out!
Whoa! The top two combat Snipers!
Way to go, guys.
They don't bite, do they?
I don't like dogs.
Squads below, withdraw!
Without Snipers, you're doomed!
Roger!
Withdraw until others arrive!
Not good.
Some of those Trion Soldiers have different colors.
Intruder alert!
There are three.
Humanoid Neighbors!
They hid as Trion Soldiers?
They're inside.
Updating building map.
I'll navigate you to our target.
Just as planned.
We'll finish in 10 minutes.
Hyuse?
Shelter our C-Ranks and civilian employees!
Yessir.
Take the shortest route. Ignore enemies.
Wen, stop any pursuer.
Yes, Captain.
Rata and I will hit the target.
Roger.
Reghi and Koskero, draw their attention.
Roger.
Yomi, support us all.
Yes, sir.
Captain, let me confirm again.
If we find a captive from Aftokrator,
rescuing them is unneeded.
So if they interfere, dispose of them, right?
That's Afto's order. It's archived.
Roger.
Oops...
Aftokrator must've told them about Fujin.
But now I've seen them.
They're after the Expedition ship. Send a defense team.
The Expedition ship?
That's their target?
We'd need a vast amount of Trion, money, and time to rebuild it!
It'd halt our plan at least a year!
Their Trigger can slip through walls.
There's no way to block them.
If their tunnel Trigger were versatile,
they would've snuck in directly.
Their ability must have a limit.
We can intercept them strategically.
Right, Director?
Exactly.
Don't let them lay a finger on our ship!
The humanoid Trion Soldiers aren't so tough.
Individual Marmods would be tougher.
Their color looks like lower B-Ranks.
But it changes when they group up.
They could be a hassle.
The dogs are weak, but abundant.
They're mainly there to distract us.
The intruders all have nice colors, above A-Rank.
The beard guy's color is similar to Shinoda-san.
He's strong.
Want to call back the squads?
I can warp them over.
No.
More intruders may get in if things go badly outside.
Maintain outside forces, or else our situation will worsen.
Agents inside will counter the intruders.
The worst scenario is if we get overrun outside, so push back!
Tell the agents outside!
Roger!
We don't know what the enemy's Triggers are.
But three intruders are just too few.
More of them must be directing the battle outside.
Arashiyama-san, what's my job?
Take down Trion Soldiers?
Yoneya.
Find who's sending them to the roof.
Gotcha!
Shun-kun!
Sorry I'm late.
It's Tsuji-chan.
Leave the dogs to the Attackers and us!
Others, aim below!
Roger!
The Snipers are back in business!
Push them back!
They're after us.
Can we shake them?
This is annoying.
I'll stop them.
I'll leave it to you.
Neighbor in sight.
Two of them got away.
Come on, little girls.
Begin...
Combat!
Ah, found a Neighbor!
Target confirmed.
We'll begin processing.
Oh.
The spear guy...
I got spotted by a tough one.
Huh? That's all?
Hmm. See you next week!
If I can save someone with
The purpose I harbor in my heart
I'm willing to be a sacrifice
A selfishness born from weakness
Without noticing my many scabs
My days pass by as I waver
With my worn-out sneakers
I'm so weak on my own
Powerless and paralyzed
But in the darkness deprived of moonlight
You're there by my side
Laughing about silly things
Sharing reasons to feel pain
A light resonates between us
It's a time we'll never forget
I pray that I get stronger
To that finite starry sky
We're together hand in hand
One-third of ourselves