01x07 - Stand by him. Stand by her.

[bunniefuu]

Transfer location coordinates set.

Transfer in ten seconds.

Director Yamato is returning.

More accurately, it's the witch's
apprentice disguised as Yamato.

I'll avenge you, Yamato.

Transfer complete in three, two, one...

Fire.

What?

A-Additional commands were issued
to the transfer system.

The transfer coordinates were changed.

Where is he? Find him immediately.

His device isn't responding.

I can't trace him.

You win this round, witch's apprentice.

Look.

It's the Southern Triple Cross.

We're back on the planet's surface.

The surface...

We'll begin our conquest of Redia by doing
whatever we can. Start small, as they say.

Wait, Adonis. They're still there.

There are witches who are still alive.

Hear me, system.

Change transfer coordinates.

Planet's surface, coordinates 37N-42.

Voice
Authenticated

Change accepted, authorized
user Director Yamato.

We'll att*ck cities and villages on our way
to Redia in the northern hemisphere.

We'll procure information
and supplies as we prepare ourselves.

I'd like medicine, too.

I want to go back to the others.

You must be stupid.

There's no way any of the
witches on the moon survived.

That's not true.

Send me back.

What are you, a spoiled child?

Are you talking about yourself?

All you care about is revenge.

Written-Style Summoning Magic:
Nostalgic Memories.

Promise me you won't att*ck us or Adonis.

Promise me this, and I'll dispel my magic.

Let's shake hands and make up.

Don't.

I see now why you didn't
fit in with the other witches.

You must be out of your mind
to want to reconcile with humans.

I always wanted to meet you.

I wanted to know what kind of person
Chloe had chosen as her apprentice.

I was dying to know what
kind of person Adonis was.

Despite being a human,
he was a witch's apprentice.

Living between two worlds,

I believed you could become
a bridge between humans and witches.

You were my hope.

See?

You understand nothing about me.

Then how far will you go?

I know you sensed it during
the battle on the moon.

Just as you hate humankind,
they'll never forgive you.

The fighting will never stop.

If someone doesn't end it,
hate will never be erased from our world—

Your words mean nothing to me.

Chloe's life is more precious
than all of humanity.

The world that took her from me
deserves to be destroyed.

And what will you sacrifice to achieve that?

What happened to the witches
because of your rage?

Because you summoned the humans there...

We're back on the surface
because I summoned them.

Your friends served as a useful smokescreen.

How could you?

How could you say that?

They did everything they could
to survive the witch hunts!

How dare you belittle
their lives—belittle us!

Who's belittling who?

You keep blathering on and on,

but haven't you witnessed
countless friends die?

And yet you want to forgive the humans?

You're the one committing the greatest
offense against your friends' lives!

But...

Revenge won't heal your wounds.

I don't care.

I don't have anything left to lose.

You still have the life Chloe protected.

No matter how cruel, hollow,
or cold this world is,

don't let that change you.

I won't tell you to forgive them
for what they've done.

But if you continue with your revenge,
it will shatter your heart.

You'll end up like the humans
who took Chloe from you.

You still have plenty to lose.

You don't get it.

Revenge is proof of my existence.

Irreplaceable proof
that Chloe lived with me.

I feel like all traces of Chloe's existence
would vanish if I stopped seeking revenge.

I'm scared.

Do you understand that?

All you do is cry.

I know. I'm sorry.

I...

Adonis?

Look at the hot couple.

Let's see... Here's your update.

I see a couple engaging in a passionate
embrace under the moon at 12 o'clock.

I'm amazed they're going at it
in the middle of this desert.

Think they're slaves
who escaped from the city?

They both look too decent for that.

They're probably just
a couple of kids who eloped.

What a pain in the ass.

No amount of stupidity surprises me anymore.

We're not living in the old world anymore.

So, what should we do, Mr. Punch?

Resident of the Wastelands
Ringleader Punch

I've had enough of waking up
in places I don't recognize.

I lost consciousness, and then...

Excuse me. Please help us.

My friend is hurt.

We're lost.

Which means we're at those bikers' hideout.

You're awake, kid?

Look at those eyes. Have you k*lled someone?

Have a drink.

Nothing helps you get over an injury better.

So he's a vagrant.

I'm not into sipping on sewer water.

Now that's funny.

Calling humanity's greatest
invention sewer water?

I'm Punch. I run this place.

Is "this place" a settlement after all?

It doesn't seem to be under Redia's control.

I was with a young woman.

Where is she?

The pink-haired girl? She's a cutie.

Is she your girlfriend?

She was taking care of you
until a moment ago.

Some of our youngsters dragged her off.

Answer the question.

What have you done with her?

Don't be so angry.

Come with me, kid.

The wastelands.

The other side of
the super-industrial revolution.

People from developing countries, refugees,
and slaves who have escaped from Redia.

Everyone left behind by science
ends up here and becomes a vagrant.

Sounds miserable.

Right?

No! Stop!

Please stop!

I can't do it!

No! Stop!

What are they doing to her?

We don't get many women around here,
especially not young ones.

Your girlfriend's real good at screaming.

Scum.

I can't! I'm going to fall!

VROOM

How do you ride this thing?

SPIN SPIN SPIN

Someone make it stop!

That's it, girlie!

Raise your hips and
use your knees as a cushion!

What an awesome show!

SPIN SPIN SPIN

What are you doing?

SCREECH

Adonis, you're awake. I'm so glad.

Have your injuries healed?

I'm more worried about yours.

Oh, right. These are for you.

Symbol of

Reconciliation

I'm sorry I didn't realize you were injured.

And for all the cruel things I said.

What are these? I don't want them.

What?!

Hey, boys.

We're throwing a party. Get set up.

Yeah!

Our first drink in 12 hours!

Help them with the party.

Let's get hammered!

The least you can do is serve us
after we rescued you.

Chug, chug!

That's it! Don't let him b*at you!

More drinks!

We need three more tankards!

I'm empty!

Me, too!

Okay, coming.

So you're the girl Punch found?

Yes. He rescued me.

You sweet thing. Such a cute girl.

Wait, no!

BOOBS

My hands are moving on their own!

I'm old! I can't help it!

Let me know when your cup is empty.

Not bad, girlie!

Are you and your boyfriend fighting?

B-Boy... What?

We're not in that kind of relationship.

If you're not together, then what
were you two doing out here?

Nah, they must be dating.

After all, she's cute. I'm so jealous.

It's not like that, idiot.

They probably fled here after their country
was wiped out by Redia, like us.

We're, uh... t-travelers.

Ado...

My friend and I are currently
traveling the world.

This place is really nice.

This girl is too funny. She's awesome.

Did you hear that? She said
she's traveling the world.

You're right.

What? Are you all right?

What happened to all of you?

You ended up vagrants because you're not
careful what you put in your mouths, idiots.

Adonis, what did you do?

Did you poison their drinks?

No.

A few tweaks to alcohol's formula
turns it into a tranquilizer.

Can't you tell by looking at the formula?

Aren't you supposed to be a witch?

Aren't you
supposed to
be a witch?

I-I'm too stupid to understand.

But this means no one's dead, right?

Not yet.

Wait!

Adonis, I think you've got
the wrong idea about them.

These people have been really kind.

They rescued us from the middle of the
desert and gave us medicine and bandages.

So, what?

They saved our lives.

Have you heard the expression
"pardons make offenders"?

If it wasn't for these people, you'd be—

I'm not going to k*ll them.

Vagrants are subhuman.
They're not worth k*lling.

Also...

I've decided I don't need you after all.

Later.

Wait. Why?

Unlike you, I can't laugh
after losing someone important to me.

I can't imagine joking around
with people like this.

You and I are fundamentally incompatible.

But what will happen
if they find out who we are?

We have to blend in with humans.

I can't let them suspect I'm a witch.

So I laugh and keep up appearances.

But I'm obviously not fine
after what happened to—

If we're not compatible,
then don't end up like me, Doroka.

Thank you. You're so kind.

Did your boyfriend leave?

Mr. Punch.

He's not my boyfriend.

Either way, he's one brazen guy.

He left without thanking me.

And he left a girl here all on her own?

You were right to break up with him.

No, he...

Don't end up like me.

He's actually very kind.

Revenge won't heal your wounds.

No! Don't do this, Adonis!

What would Chloe think
if she could see you now?

It was the name the world's greatest
witch gave to her beloved student.

You're not alone anymore, Adonis.

Damn it.

Pursuers?

Was the tranquilizer too weak?

Or are they from Redia?

No, it doesn't matter.

I'll k*ll anyone who gets in my way.

Who they are changes nothing.

Adonis the witch's apprentice.

Wh-What did you just say?

That's not him. He's, uh...

He's a completely different man now.

What?

I'll never forget that day.

I saw it as I lay dying.

Glittering snow.

The ice witch.

The greatest happiness a man can know

is having something worth
fighting against the world for.

Mr. Punch...

Maybe you're right,

but you'll never settle an argument over
whether or not revenge is wrong.

This world is so relative,
it makes you want to cover your eyes.

That kid chose revenge.

Even if it leads to his death,
that's his choice.

What will you do?

I don't want anyone else to die because
I failed to protect Anna and the others.

So I won't let Adonis die.

Then should you be here
talking to me, witch?

Move, Adonis!

What?

You idiot! Are you trying to k*ll me?

Adonis, I'll do my best
not to get in your way, so...

What?

Let's travel together.

I've thought about it,
and I think you need me.

Besides, it's dangerous to travel alone.

And they say good company
makes the road shorter.

I'd get lonely by myself.

Not just me, but both of us.

So I guess you could say
we should support one another...

Why didn't she stop?

Such a noisy girl.

How do you stop this thing?

You'd better not make her cry...

Help me!

Use the brakes!

It's that thing that looks like a lever!

...Chloe's beloved apprentice.