03x13 - Ancient City Insurrection Part V

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Brother!

Welcome home!

I'm home.

Sorry you had to stay home this time.

Oh no.

Just seeing you safe and sound...

is enough for me!

Don't worry.

The job our aunt requested
is proceeding well.

I could even say I've pretty much
fulfilled my part of the job.

No.

That's for you to handle, Brother.

Well then, what are you
wondering about? You can ask me.

Brother...

What was the cause of Minoru's condition?

Minoru's magical power is so strong...

that his body can't withstand it.

That's just the state he's in now, right?

Brother, you saw the cause of
his conditions, didn't you?

Why would you ask me that?

The way you acted that day...

wasn't normal.

What exactly is causing you concern?

Brother, please!

I want you to tell me
what's troubling you so!

Please share your anxieties with me!

It's better that you don't know.

Please!

Please don't suffer all by yourself!

Fine.

It's a pretty shocking story, so I want you
to stay strong while you're listening to me.

All right.

Minoru and Ms. Fujibayashi...

are half siblings.

- MAKOTO'S YOUNGER SISTER

- MAKOTO

- KYOKO

- MINORU

That can't be!

After all, Ms. Fujibayashi's
mother is Minoru's father's...

biological sister.

Minoru's a genetically modified being.

He was probably born from
artificial insemination.

So, strictly speaking, they
didn't conduct incest...

but that doesn't change the fact that
he's the child of biological siblings.

Then...

Minoru's condition is an
ill effect of incest?

I can't say for sure. The problem is
the imbalance in his Psion body...

and physically, he's healthy.

There might've been a problem
during the modification process.

But...

we also can't rule out the possibility that it was due
to his parents' genes being too similar to each other.

We still know so little about how
genes can affect the Psion body...

and the psyche.

But, no...

OCTOBER 27, A.D. 2096 THE DAY
BEFORE THE THESIS COMPETITION

We're here!

Mr. Tatsuya...

We were able to prepare all
of the things you requested.

We got the same motorcycle model
that you use, Big Bro Tatsuya.

As for your attire, we have a set of stabproof
and bulletproof clothing ready for you.

Would you like to change into them now?

Thanks. I'll be using them.

Well then, let us show you to your room.

So?

The thing is, it's hard to believe.

The JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base...

There's virtually no doubt that
he's being sheltered there.

I see. No wonder he's
been so hard to find.

Fumiya...

Yes?

Can I make an outside call?

Hold on for a second, please.

Huh, Tatsuya? What's with the sudden call?

Lieutenant, I'm in Kyoto right now.

Is that right?

Have you found him?

We do have an idea where
Gongjin Zhou might be hiding.

Where would that be?

The military police will be mobilizing.

Special Officer Oguro, I
ask you not to intervene.

That doesn't apply to the
special mission rules.

Ms. Fujibayashi...

Where is Gongjin Zhou?

As a relative of the Kudous, with whom I've received
a promise of cooperation, please answer me.

He's inside the JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base.

Tatsuya, just let the JDF handle this!

If you're found to have trespassed onto
the base, even you won't get off lightly!

Understood. Goodbye.

Tatsuya—

There's our confirmation.

What's the plan?

We'll mobilize as the sun
sets, and infiltrate the base.

And your infiltration route?

We'll enter openly from multiple gates.

Of course, in case he
makes a run for it...

we'll have people positioned
outside the gates, too.

I'm not sure if that'll be enough people.

Fumiya, Ayako...

I'm going to arrange
for some reinforcements.

There might not be enough time
for us to meet up on-site...

but when the time comes,
I'll be going in, as well.

Understood.

Please be careful, Mr. Tatsuya.

You, too, Fumiya and Ayako.
Don't let your guard down.

All right! - Of course!

Brother...

Please be safe.

Is that you, Shiba? What do you want?

Ichijo, I've narrowed down
where Gongjin Zhou is hiding.

For real?

- I'll be waiting by the southwest
entrance of the Uji Futagozuka Park.

- SUPPLY BASE

Gotcha!

I'll be right there!

JGDF UJI 2nd SUPPLY BASE

Dr. Zhou, are you leaving already?

Captain Hatae, it pains me
to say goodbye, as well...

but it seems I've been sniffed out.

Is that right? How unfortunate.

So long as you're on this base, I
wouldn't let them lay a finger on you.

It can't be helped. After all, they have
His Excellency, Kudou, on their side.

I was hoping to learn more
about immortality from you.

So, when will you be departing?

I'm thinking of leaving during the night.

Then, at least, let me
provide you with a car.

I am truly grateful for all
that you've done for me.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

So, where's Gongjin Zhou?

Over there.

With the JDF?! No way!

The JGDF Uji 2nd Supply Base.

That's where Gongjin
Zhou has been lying low.

I'm going to break in
by scaling the fence.

Ichijo, what are you going to do?

If they find out we trespassed onto
the base, there'll be hell to pay.

And not just for me.

At the very least, our school will be forced
to withdraw from the Thesis Competition.

Even so...

I'm a member of the Ten Master Clans!

I'll be going, too!

If I hadn't been deceived by that man last
year, this would've been resolved by now.

I can't look the other way!

Let's go, Ichijo!

Roger that!

Thank you.

I'll summon you when I'm done...

so could you find a place to wait for me?

Master Minoru, will you be waiting here?

That's right.

If Gongjin Zhou manages to escape,
he'll be heading this way for sure.

And when he comes, I'll have
to stop him in his tracks.

B-But...

even if he decides to cross the Uji
River, there's also a bridge over Ootori.

That one's an overpass, right?

The moment he's on that overpass, his
choices for escape routes will be limited.

But there's also a chance
that he'll flee eastward.

It'll be fine.

My deduction is not wrong.

THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL
ANCIENT CITY INSURRECTION PART V

It's time.

Commence the operation!

Right!

Well, it's started.

Is that Big Bro Tatsuya?

Yes. He must be acting as our decoy.

I think he must be planning to drive off
our prey from the north side to the south.

Why would Big Bro Tatsuya
do something so dangerous?

Mr. Tatsuya has confidence.

That no matter how grave the danger he
finds himself in, he can overcome it.

That's why he willingly takes on
the most dangerous tasks, I'm sure.

You're right.

We can't let Mr. Tatsuya's
thoughtfulness go to waste.

That would be inexcusable.

We must track Gongjin
Zhou down without fail.

I know that.

What's going on? - Hurry the hell up!

Apprehend them!

Hurry!

What's going on?

Someone's trespassed onto the
base! There are two of them!

They're both thought to be magicians!

What? What's the status?

They're making their way over here
while destroying the supplies!

We've been firing at
them, but they won't stop!

This is the perfect opportunity.

I'd like you all to please
eliminate those trespassers.

Using all of the forces on the base.

Captain, I'm going to take you up
on your offer and borrow your car.

The keys, please.

Now then, what are you doing?

You must remove those intruders.

Unless you eliminate all
traces of such rogues...

who would break into the base until
there's nothing left of their corpses...

you can't uphold the
prestige of the military.

Right. The JDF is being challenged here.

Don't let them underestimate you.
Make sure you annihilate them.

Yes, sir.

What kind of magic is that?!

This is no time to be asking that!

Anyway, you're not disposing
of the fuel fast enough!

This kind of thing takes time, all right?

I'm vaporizing the hydrogen-absorbing
liquid in the fuel...

and using Convergence-Type Magic
to separate the hydrogen gases...

turning them into spheres and
releasing them into the atmosphere...

where there's no chance of it igniting!

Blowing things up isn't the
only thing you can do, is it?

I know!

They're firing on us!

Live b*ll*ts, huh?

Looks like they're being
manipulated, as well.

Is that what's going on?

Hey, now they're rolling out tanks!

Are you kidding me? Are they
planning to start a civil w*r?

We're going to go straight
through! Don't blow them up.

Are you crazy?

What the hell? Leave it to me!

Great job.

Your praise doesn't make me happy!

That's him!

What?

Huh?

What's this?

The single needle of a bee, huh?

I won't let your death be in vain.

Gongjin Zhou is approaching
the South Gate here.

Go after him! - Yes, sir!

No, I mean, "ma'am"!

It doesn't matter! Hurry up and drive!

I'm getting some bad vibes.

Well, but I'm used to being pursued.

Minoru Kudou!

Why is he here?

What's going on?

That boy...

He may have hit bystanders and other cars,
but he didn't even hesitate to blow up my car!

Chi!

Is that Parade?

Huh?

I'm misdirecting his
aim with Ghost Walker,

but Minoru Kudou's magic is
gradually homing in on me!

Mr. Tatsuya...

I'm leaving the rest to you.

Mock Teleportation?

Masaki Ichijo...

It's been a long time, Gongjin Zhou. You
really made a mockery of me that day.

Jumping into water before the
Ichijo Family's Rupture...

is the same as charging
into a pile of expl*sives.

Tatsuya Shiba!

Ghost Walker!

Why isn't my Ghost Walker
spell working on you?

Ghost Walker is amazing.

Your spell was actually effective.

I couldn't tell you were
trying to slip past me.

I don't understand.

Are you saying that the attack
you just launched was a fluke?

I didn't know where you were.

But I could detect the movement of
Saburo Nakura's blood inside you.

Saburo Nakura's blood...

from that day?

Did he pierce you with
needles made of blood, maybe?

Normally, foreign substances are dissipated
from inside the body after two weeks.

I guess he must've poured some
extra powerful emotion into it.

Emotion?

I thought Modern Magic theory had
dispensed with that as a factor.

No matter what your argument
may be, what exists, exists.

What doesn't, doesn't.

It exists without existing?

But some things exist while not existing, and some
things don't exist while also existing, you know.

Save your lectures for
when you're behind bars.

Although I might not be able
to grant you that much time.

Either way, you're going to k*ll me, then?

That's not up to me.

So, there's no point in
begging for my life?

As long as Saburo Nakura's blood remains
inside you, you can never escape me.

So, this is the end?

Yes, this is the end.

True.

It does seem like it.

However, you cannot capture me!

I will never be wiped out!

Even if I should die,
I will go on existing!

Ichijo, step back!

Did Gongjin Zhou really die?

He hasn't gotten away.

There's no question that Gongjin Zhou
burned to death in those flames.

Brother, are you all right?

Yes. I'm fine.

Thank goodness!

What about Gongjin Zhou?

He's dead.

He's no longer with us.

Just what I'd expect of you, Brother.

I'll be awaiting your return, then.

Right.

Welcome home, Brother!

I'm home, Miyuki.

- OCTOBER 28, A.D. 2096 THE
DAY OF THE THESIS COMPETITION

- I see.

- So, the person who k*lled
Mr. Nakura committed suicide?

He took his own life after we'd
driven him into a corner...

so I'm not sure if we
can call it a suicide.

It's better that way.

Since it means you
avenged Mr. Nakura for me.

Thanks, Tatsuya!

As you can see, it is
possible to conclude...

that the essence of
Engraving-Type spells...

isn't dependent upon the
Engraved object itself.

Next up will be Second High
School's presentation.

- The theme is "The Principle of
Sensory Interference Magic...

- THE THESIS AND THE PRINCIPLE OF SENSORY INTERFERENCE
MAGIC AND THE THEORY BEHIND ITS ACTIVATION SEQUENCE

- and the Theory Behind
its Activation Sequence."

- It will be presented by Minoru Kudou.

What?

Minoru?

...assuming this, all
Sensory Interference Magic...

created when thoughts are formed
can theoretically be developed...

into magic as a pure technology...

by observing and analyzing
the Psion information bodies.

As you just heard...

Tatsuya Shiba is beneficial
to the Yotsubas,

and his loyalty toward his
job also seems impeccable.

The purpose of this mission
was to test Tatsuya.

The result was as Mr.
Hayama reported just now.

You all agree with him, don't you?

- THE HEAD OF THE SHIBATA FAMILY THE HEAD OF THE
MASHIBA FAMILY THE HEAD OF THE SHIIBA FAMILY

- We're going to have to acknowledge it.

- True, it's a talent that
we wouldn't want to lose.

He passed this time. This time, that is.

- THE HEAD OF THE MUGURA FAMILY THE HEAD OF THE
TSUKUBA FAMILY THE HEAD OF THE SHIZUKA FAMILY

- Don't you think we should let go
of our irrational prejudices?

I agree.

It's time we became more objective.

But it's also an objective fact that
Tatsuya Shiba has only one-sided skills.

What do you think, Mr. Kuroba?

I failed this mission.

I don't think I have the right to
voice my opinion on this matter.

In that case, let us put our conclusion
on hold until the New Year's banquet.

DECEMBER, A.D. 2096

MAYA YOTSUBA

Tatsuya...

Aunt Maya...

You will attend this year's
banquet on New Year's Day.

INVITATION FOR THE NEW YEAR'S BANQUET

BEST REGARDS MAYA YOTSUBA

THE IRREGULAR AT MAGIC HIGH SCHOOL