Is this really the right way?
Why are cave raiders' maps so vague?
Apparently it's to deter unauthorized delvings.
Most details are passed on by word-of-mouth.
But, in my case...
You had Ozen, and Lyza's sealed letter.
It's fine, Nanachi- Riko knows where we're going.
Good... Well, I'll trust our leader's judgement on that.
There it is... The Garden of Fortitude!
So many Flowers of Fortitude!
Make sure you don't climb the hills.
You'll be hit by the Curse.
'Kay!
It's the same place...
... As the one I saw back then...
Reg! What's wrong?
Ah, it's nothing.
Nanachi!
I heard it too...
... Several of them.
Riko!
There, at the foothill...
... Cave raiders!
What's going on?
I should help--
-- No. Is it okay to go take a look?
Stay out of sight.
Remember, my word is...
... Absolute!
Alright. Go ahead.
Riko. If you see something odd, let me know.
'Kay.
I'll watch over the forcefield...
The consciousnesses over there are all disordered...
Are they confused?
... Huh?
What's up?
Am I imagining it...?
Is that...?
Reg! Stop!
Why...
Why is he here...?
What is it, Nanachi?
That's an... Umbra Hand...
... An underling of the Lord of Dawn, Bondrewd!
Bondrewd...!
... Yours and Mitty's enemy!!
( Behind you! Two o'clock!! )
That noise from before...
... Was it your doing!?
Hey!! Say something!!
Quiet.
They'll wake up.
It's true. That was my doing.
However,
these grounds have been declared as forbidden
for over sixty days now.
Huh? What...?
So you entered without knowing.
No, it's no wonder you did.
This is...
I thought so...
... Blaze Reap!
Don't drop it again.
How...?
I'll say it again:
These grounds are forbidden.
Let the furry one and her friend know too.
But how--
( Reg! That's enough, don't speak carelessly! )
Damn it...
... Were we under surveillance!?
( How long has he been watching us? )
Nanachi... Is it okay?
I could try and investigate him further...
( W... Wait! That's... )
Leave it to me.
( Nanachi's enemies... Are my enemies too. )
Hey!
Just answer this- what exactly are you doing out here?
Follow me.
An... Insect?
It looks just like a leaf...
Huh? Isn't this...
Riko? What are you doing?
... Found it!
Nanachi, this!
"... Be careful of the flower garden in the sixth layer."
"You'll enter their nest, if they're mixed in with the leaves."
"Disguising as Flowers of Fortitude,"
"they will att*ck living things that get too close,"
"and plant their larvae."
who
who
who
This is the work of a small insect.
The larvae enter the head and use it as living feed.
Humans are just a very small part of it.
Beyond that, a concerning number
of indigenous species have also fallen prey.
So, that's why it's forbidden...
The biggest nest lies in those hills.
Most of the imagoes are spread
throughout this garden, inactive,
waiting for the signal.
Signal?
who
who
... Hey, just now, his mouth...
Don't bother. We already have enough specimens.
Incidentally, I was gathering specimens
from these corpses earlier.
As I did, they scream--
-- No, 'made a resonance' might be more accurate.
What you heard before was that.
These insects, "Kuongatari", as we have called them...
... Their reasons for migrating beyond the Sixth Layer
are as of yet unclear.
They have proven too much for us to handle.
( So, what is your boss doing? )
That person is currently unavailable.
The method of crossing layers is problematic.
who
who
That's the signal... To resume activity.
What are you talking about?
It's a pity, but I have to start now.
Wha... What are you doing!?
There's still cave raiders out there, right!?
The imagoes have entered their active state.
There's no saving them now.
That's...
But I can... I can...!
( REG! )
What...
... Can you do?
Don't be so reckless!
I can't protect Riko by myself...
... Come back!
... Nothing. I can't do anything.
Return to your friends immediately.
The Lord of Dawn is awaiting your arrival.
What will happen to those people...
What will happen to my pride as a cave raider...
... Are of no concern to me right now.
I can't lose sight of what I'm trying to protect...
... I can't lose sight!
Damn!!
These things... att*ck every opening!!
Persistent bunch, aren't they...
Reg's here!!
... Are... You two alright?
You're covered in bug juice...
At least that takes care of the insects...
... But the fire's consuming all the air.
Let's get out of here!
Nanachi... Sorry.
I couldn't figure out how we were being watched, before...
It's fine. I'm the one who should apologize.
This is horrible...
... Mother loved this place...
... The flower garden...
( "The Lord of Dawn is awaiting your arrival.")
That bastard...
So not just me, but these two as well...
What lies in wait, at the end of this journey?
This is not yet known.
What obstacles remain on the road ahead?
That remains to be seen.
There is but one thing that is now certain...
In these darkest depths,
A presence stirs beneath.
And whoever it may be,
there is no turning back now.
Through the blackest of shadows, all must pass.
And for failure, the Dawn shall never come.
I came from the bottom of the Fifth Layer.
A place called Ido Front, the Forward Operating Base.
The final point where ascending retains humanity.
Bondrewd's miniature garden.
White Whistles start their Last Dive here...
It's the only entrance to the Sixth Layer.
But...
It's very unlikely that Bondrewd will just let us pass.
An encounter is probably unavoidable.
Keep that in mind.
As I thought, that insect bite from earlier is all swollen...!
I told you, it's fine...
What the...?
A water support just collapsed.
Stay alert... We're going for it.
Hey... Won't these collapse?
Don't worry about it.
We'll be across well before they give way.
With just our weight...
... Nothing will happen.
Even so... Best to take it slow and steady.
What living thing could survive in a place like this?
Umm...
... Hamashirama!!
... Is this edible?
Yeah... This one doesn't have poison!
The slime just keeps getting thicker...
I'm not sure, but... It's best raw, the letter said...
Honestly, I have my doubts...
... Quit your crying!!
... It's sweet.
This really hits the spot!
You wouldn't tell just by looking at it...
Hey Riko, check out this wonderful sight...
Hey Nanachi, we should make a hot-pot!
... For real!!
Riko...
Teach me how to make it too.
Let's make it together!
You sure are enthusiastic about this!
I'm diligent, after all...
... Can't stop at just being the same level as you.
Mitty, she...
In all her time in the Abyss,
she only ever ate solid, tasteless food.
That's why...
... That's why I need to be able to make good food.
Because the next time I get to meet Mitty...
... I might need to cook her something.
We never got to eat good food...Like this, together.
Nanachi!!
You're such...
...a good person!!
Don't take advantage of this just to touch me!!
Get off me!!
Geez...
... I'm not expecting to actually meet her...
This is just me being sentimental...
Don't say that!
... That's right!
It's way too early to give up...
... This is the Abyss, after all!
We will find a way to meet Mitty again,
find out why the Curse of the Abyss exists,
and unlock the secrets of the Narehate...
... As well as the Relics!
The answers lie at the bottom... Definitely!
Nobody's ever seen the bottom,
so there's no telling what we'll find down there...
You sure are confident...
Of course!
After all, it's where Reg came from!
It's got to be a truly amazing place!
Now come on, both of you...
... Let's get going!
Damn it...
This is exactly what I've always dreamed of having...
A big adventure to the bottom...
Damn it...
I'm actually having fun...
Damn...
That building... It's slowly spinning!
How does it do that?
Nanachi, you okay?
Yeah... Just keeping watch on the forcefield.
Look, down there at the front.
There's a part of it that doesn't spin.
They already know we're coming...
Well, we should at least keep moving.
A long time ago,
that building was just ruins for an old ritual site.
See that tower in the centre?
That's the entrance to the Sixth Layer,
the beginning of our Last Dive.
Wow... So that's...!
So ritual sites are where people come to pray?
I wonder if this was a special place,
for the ancient people to come and worship...
No way...!
They're all just kids no bigger than me...?
... Stop it ...
... You need to be confident!
So...
What's the plan here?
We have no idea how much they already know.
Be cautious of what you say and do...
Tease them into talking instead.
Information is strength.
Don't let them scare you, whatever they try.
Don't miss anything.
Understood.
... Do you know them?
No.
Are you Papa's guests?
Quite small, aren't you.
"Papa"?
... Let's go.
But, still impressive to have made it here
since you're just kids--
-- Hey!!
How'd you get here?
Hey...
The crystal water supports...
You must be kidding!!
You crossed over those crystallized structures!?
("Information is strength"...!)
You can't be serious! Those could collapse
at any moment!
I'll know if you're lying, okay?
I've seen them myself!
How'd you REALLY get here?
Why aren't you saying anything, huh?
Are you mad that I said you were lying...?
Hey, don't just stay quiet...
... Oh! You wanna touch my hat?
(What's up with this girl...)
(... Save me, you two!!)
P - Please talk to me....
... I'm sad...
... Name!
My name!
I'm Prushka!
What's yours?
R...
... Reg.
I'm Riko!
And yours?
You're really fluffy and cute!
Are those ears real?
Can you speak?
...! Papa!!
Papa!
Hello there, everyone.
You did well making it here.
Nanachi.
You're looking healthier than ever.
That hat, it suits you very well.
Oh yes,
I noticed the other day that child's
flesh lamp had faded away.
Congratulations, Nanachi.
She's finally been set free.
... Hey.
It was you, wasn't it...
... You were the one who did this to them!?
Bondrewd...
I'm really not in the mood for chit-chat...
... We're going on farther ahead.
Just let us pass.
Yes,
I don't mind.
However.
The Altar through which a Last Dive is performed
can only be activated by a White Whistle.
And a White Whistle
can only function when used by its original owner.
This... Is the product of a Life-Reverberating Stone,
a physical embodiment of "Your Worth".
Even a child of one's owner
would not be able to produce the correct tone.
Riko... Is that true?
That's what Habo said... Ozen too...
"It won't work if you use somebody else's whistle."
"That White Whistle is the key."
"Well, not like you can do anything about it..."
I...
... Thought that if I just made it here, it'd work out...
We came so far...
... I thought we could carry on...
Hey, Papa.
Is she the child of a White Whistle too?
That's right, Prushka.
Can you two get along?
Yeah!
There, there.
You're such a good child.
Everyone, I have prepared a room for you.
Please feel free to rest here and think things over.
Prushka, can you show them the way?
Yep!
This way!
I've already cleaned it for you!
Let's go, Riko.
That's the toilet...
... You'll die if you fall in, so be careful.
Make sure you don't climb those stairs.
You don't want to catch the Curse!
You'll be in here...
Just turn this spinny thing left, and...
... Here you go!
These are...
Energy Rations Type- !!
That's the solid food from before, isn't it...
Made specially for Cave Raiders on the Fifth Layer!
A nutritionally-complete diet!!
Can I?
Of course!
Think I'll pass...
... It tastes like a wall...
Hey... Riko, wasn't it?
Mm!
What does 'Riko' mean?
The name's meaning...?
I wonder...
... I don't really know.
My name is Prushka,
and that means 'the Flower of Dawn'!
Papa gave it to me!
Have you ever seen a dawn!?
Prushka...
... You've not been to the Surface?
Nope, I was born down here.
... Oh! But, I do know what a dawn is!
It, ummmm...
... It's when the lights turn on!
(That bastard experimented on us,)
(when he already had a daughter!?)
(Just what is he planning with her...?)
But... The ocean is so big!
It's simply large, isn't it?
The one down here's way cooler!
How about...
The Inverted Forest on the Second Layer?
It's so amazing there...
... The waterfalls actually flow upwards!!
So much for "Information is strength"...
... Screw it ...
... Unlike the outside, this place is safe.
Have a nice rest!
Thank you...
Goodnight!
Goodnight, Prushka...
I'm...
... Sleepy...
'Night.
(There's no telling what will happen here...)
(... I should rest, but stay alert...)
That pattern...
Yeah...
I was wondering about that.
Is it some kind of writing?
Huh?
It looks different to before...
Isn't it decreasing?
That does look very similar...
This here is a Relic that produces air.
But every time it's used, the pattern decreases.
I've seen many Relics with this pattern before...
... It's the number of uses left,
before it becomes unusable.
... Concerning, right?
B-but...
Even so, I still feel perfectly healthy!
The energy you use for normal stuff
is probably quite insignificant.
There's just one thing that comes to mind...
... The Incinerator.
Something that rewrites the laws of nature
must use up a great deal of energy.
My guess is, you have about three more uses left.
Don't fire the Incinerator again.
But...
I've already told you,
I can't protect Riko.
The moment you turn back into scrap,
is the moment this adventure comes to an end.
Such a thing...
... If the time comes, could I even stop him...?
... I don't know the answer to that.
Somehow...
... Somehow, I need to find a way
to let these two carry on...
... It'll be okay!
After all this, you...
... You and your friends,
are true miracles to have survived the Abyss.
I am so delighted, that you have returned.
Bondrewd...
... I need a word with you.
As do I.
Let us talk a while, just the two of us.
... Pee...
... Huh?
Where is everyone?
That's...
That's right...
... They must've gone to the toilet...
Down there...
... Where does this lead...?
Reg?
Nanachi?
Reg?
... Where did they all go?
Every door including the exit is locked...
The only way that's left is...
("Make sure that you don't climb those stairs.")
("You don't want to catch the Curse!")
"Bondrewd is a bastard to the core."
"Be careful."
I have a bad feeling about this...
It's okay...
... Take it slowly ...
... Squat down as soon as it gets bad ...
... It's not hit me yet ...
Scary...
But...
The fear of what might happen if I don't find them...
... Is even scarier...!
... What...?
It doesn't hurt...
Eh?
What's happening...?
... That's right...! I need to squat down.
But this...
... Which way is the ground?
I can't hear my voice...
... I can't touch myself ...
What's happening... To my shape?
... My face ...
... Is that where it's meant to be...?
... Where are they ...
... Where ... is it...?
( RIKO! )
( RIKO!!! )
Thank goodness!!
Prushka...
... Ow!
So the pain's returning...
Let's see those wounds...
Huh, those are deep...
These sharp things cut me out of nowhere...
Actually, you fell head-first down the stairs.
That's the Curse for you...
... It immediately takes away all of your senses.
Open wide...
... Ah, some molars broke off...
Usually you'd know your body's own limits,
but while your senses were gone,
you clenched your teeth so hard they broke.
Oh...
... The ones that broke off were baby teeth.
That's good, you can still grow them back.
There!
Thanks...
... Prushka, where were you?
... I was in my room.
I woke up when I heard you scream.
But... All the doors were locked...
What do you mean?
Even I lock my bedroom door at night.
I have some stuff going on...
... I'm at that age, after all...
... Oh, right...
... Still...
How is it?
It's really strange...
Everywhere's locked.
This isn't normal...
Then... The only choice left is the stairs.
Reg...
Nanachi...
... Right! Let's go together!
But...
It's okay.
Meinya, wake up!
This is Meinya!
Papa gave it to me on my tenth birthday.
Hey, Meinya....
Show Riko the way!
Yeah! Off you go!
Will it be okay?
Meinya's eyes and legs, they sense things
differently to our own.
... Did you know?
For some reason, the Curse...
... it doesn't affect the senses of non-human creatures!
Leave it to me! There are tricks to this.
I've been on plenty of adventures, secret from Papa!
Hey, Prushka...
... What kind of person is your father?
Papa's the best!
I'm really lucky... He's taught me so much!
Sure didn't expect you to have a daughter.
There is no blood relation, but she is indeed my daughter.
Cute, isn't she?
So she's not your actual daughter.
Not like you could ever make a family, anyway.
Nanachi.
You say that as if families can only exist through blood.
I do not believe that is the case.
Compassion, and a compassionate heart,
is what truly makes people a family.
Even complete strangers coming together can make one.
Blood only plays a minor role.
Love.
It's love, Nanachi.
Love!?
How dare you spout such crap...
... Out of that narrow gap of yours!!
Even your curses are uniquely cute.
Now,
Take a deep whiff of it...
This is your first time Riko, so take it slowly.
Concentrate.
You'll be without your senses, but...
... You'll still be able to see Meinya's trail.
Take your time and follow it.
Yeah...
I see it.
Slowly, start climbing...
Slowly...
Slowly, keep going...
Riko... That's it!
Nanachi.
The research has entered its final stage.
Please, return to my side and work for me again.
There is so much that I would love to show you.
Bondrewd...
I...
I'm...
... Sure.
I... I'll work for you again.
That is truly delightful, Nanachi!
You really are a special one.
... There are conditions.
What?
Those two...
... Don't do anything to them.
And then...
... Let them go to the Sixth Layer!
Whoa there.
That is something I must apologize for.
That boy is a rare and unprecedented individual.
He's...
Already...
{\an }IT WAKES.
{\an }IT WAKES.
What...
{\an }ITS MERIDIANS ARE SIMILAR.
{\an }SIMILAR.
{\an }SLEEP.
What are they talking about...?
{\an }AND THE VITALS.
... I can't move...!
... My voice... isn't...!
WANT TO SEE INSIDE.
WANT TO SEE INSIDE.
WANT TO SEE.
NO GOOD. IT WON'T WORK ON METAL.
THE LIGHT.
LET'S USE THE LIGHT.
Damn...!
What...
... What's going on!?
CUT OFF.
CUT OFF.
H... My hand..!
THE URINE IS ALSO SIMILAR.
WHAT IS THE COMPOSITION?
{\an }UNKNOWN.
SUFFICIENT FLUID FROM THE OPENING
HAS BEEN COLLECTED.
THE SENSE OF PAIN IS EXCESSIVELY REPRODUCED.
THE REASON IS UNKNOWN.
WANT TO SEE THE STOMACH NEXT.
WANT TO SEE.
ALSO DESIRE A LEG.
REG!!
REG!!!!
Damn...
... What is this!?
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
STOP!
DON'T TOUCH ME!!
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
{\an }THE BLESSED.
What are you doing!?
Stop this, right now!!
You were told already!
These children are Papa's guests!!
... Reg! Nanachi!!
Riko-- hurry, we're leaving!!
... Reg...?
... Reg??
REG!!?
Ri.... ko...
REG!!!!
What do you want!?
Hey you, what's the meaning of this!?
I... I'm going to tell Papa!!
THAT IS A DANGEROUS RELIC.
IF WE HADN'T LOWERED ITS GUARD,
WE COULDN'T HAVE CAPTURED IT.
... Could it be...
... Papa ordered this?
But,
Papa would never do something so horrible...
YOU SHOULD NOT BE HERE.
HAS THE LORD NOT TOLD YOU SO?
NOW, COME HERE...
COME HERE...
{\an }NOW, COME HERE...
NOW, COME HERE...
{\an }NOW, COME HERE...
NOW, COME HERE...
{\an }NOW...
NOW...
{\an }NOW...
... Riko!?
Reg!! ... Reg!!!
Nanachi, Reg is...!
He passed out, huh...
Riko, we're escaping for now.
They've been planning this from the very start.
... But ...
Reg's arm is still in that room...
We will definitely get it back.
Definitely...
Is it really fine?
It'll be fine.
I'll tell Papa about the boat later.
Sorry...
That this happened to your friend...
Prushka...
You... There's no telling what might happen
to you if you go back.
They're acting so strange today...
But Papa will understand.
I'll ask him to return Reg's arm.
I'm really sorry...
You know...
It might be improper to say this now,
but if Reg is properly fixed...
If everything gets put right...
... Then ...
... Nothing.
Sorry for keeping you.
Go.
... RIKO!
I...
... Want to go on an adventure, together!
Papa...
... Papa!!
Listen, about Riko--
Prushka.
Soon, you will be ready to become an adult.
Please, come along and confirm the situation
with your own eyes and ears.
This Umbra Hand is one that you can trust.
He will keep you safe, once we're outside.
I can't stand this any longer.
First, Mitty...
... I can't accept that Reg now has to suffer too.
I don't know if we can stop him...
... But it's the only way forward.
Reg...
Reg is...
Riko...
There, there...
You did well to endure it...
... Riko... Nanachi...
Reg!!
It smells like the Abyss Stew...
... The burnt parts...
... What are you talking about?
The smell?
The place Mother's letter mentioned...
... Could it be?
Nanachi.
Please, don't look so upset.
Prushka told me everything.
A very important treasure, isn't he?
I cannot return him to how he was,
but I shall fix him well.
Now,
let's all head back, together.
That's impossible.
You won't be returning at all.
That's...
Lord of Annihilation's...
... This is dangerous, Nanachi.
Let's evacuate, immediately!
You know...
You've clearly not been paying attention.
Try looking down at your feet once in a while.
Here,
In the sandstone dunes of the Sea of Corpses...
... Near their nest, the smell gets distinctive.
Anyone who enters, without lighting a vomit beacon,
will die.
These ferocious insects...
The best predators of the Fifth Layer.
The colony of the Kasshou-Gashira.
Reg! Nanachi!
Riko! Are you safe!?
Yeah!
Are you both okay?
I'm pretty used to the Fifth Layer's Curse now...
If you can see the forcefield,
you don't lose consciousness.
Reg, how's your arm?
It actually doesn't hurt anymore...
What's up?
The pain...
... I can feel it on the missing fingers...
Phantom pain, huh?
... In any case, we need to get your hand back.
We can't afford any time to relax.
Both of you, let's prepare our next move.
... Wait, Nanachi!
They're... Already...
... That ...
... Monster ...
What?
... What did he do!?
Sparagmos.
The Origin-Guiding Light...
The w*apon that cut off your hand...
... And destroyed the immortal Mitty's eye.
What are you doing,
hiding in such a place?
Please feel free to show yourselves.
Damn...
... So he can read the forcefield too!?
It's not that.
He's using one of his tricks on me...
... He has the power... To see through my eyes!
Papa...
Riko...
What should I do...?
Goodness me...
You were right on top of the nest.
I was about to warn you not to provoke them...
But to think that you did so on purpose...
Wonderful, wonderful.
So you already knew...
Let's see if you're prepared...
... For what comes next!
P... Papa!!
A lightstone b*mb...
Making use of your durability,
to commit a su1c1de att*ck...
We're not done yet!!
Hm?
Well, I'm surprised.
You exploited the gaps in my armour, didn't you?
Hm?
This is...
Kuongatari larvae.
There's nothing good inside your head anyway...
So go ahead and get devoured.
How...
... Wonderful...!
Take advantage of what he could only see through me.
Get the jump on him with what we have to hand.
It'll be a surprise att*ck,
with stuff he's never seen before.
He's currently not equipped with his cartridges,
so this is our best chance.
Cartridge?
Equipment that blocks the Curse of the Abyss.
But we can't fight him for long.
A short, decisive battle.
Such phenomenal destructive power...
... Goodness me, I'm jealous.
NOT YET...
... I'M NOT DONE YET!!!
We don't know how many copies of Sparagmos exist,
but don't let him fire it no matter what.
Its biggest weakness is being submerged in water.
If it were activated underwater,
it would create a massive expl*si*n.
I see, how surprising.
Did you come up with this by yourselves?
Wonderful.
Wonderful.
( REG, NOW! )
Beneath the water level lies the Sixth Layer...
Deep enough to give him a taste of the Curse!
How dare you do that to Mitty...
... And Nanachi...!
If you love experimenting so much...
... How about this!?
Try it for yourself!!!
wOn...DeR...
fU..L...
WoNDeR...
...fU...L...
...wOndE...
...WoNDeRf...UL...
I will let you breathe your last...
... Now blow that whistle.
We'll go...
... Beyond here...
... Beyond ...
... Damn...!
... Why...!!
I'm really sorry, Reg...
... That you had to play this gruesome role...
Papa...
Prushka...
Papa...
... Papa...!
... Speak to me...!
... Papa...
... Please, Papa...!
... Cruel...
... How cruel...!!
Damn...
So what...?
... So what!?
Papa... Papa!!
... I'm sad...!!
Please...
... I don't want you to leave me...!
PAPA!!!
Papa's here, Prushka.
Papa... Papa!!!
I'm so glad!!
I'm not going anywhere.
As long as I have your love,
I am immortal.
... Don't screw around!!
What the hell are you!?
Oh yes, I haven't properly introduced myself.
I am Bondrewd.
Delver of the Abyss.
The Lord of Dawn, to some.
You are all truly wonderful.
I could not have created these circumstances
without you.
Thanks to you, Prushka is now complete.
Tribulations such as these deepen love.
Isn't that so, Nanachi?
WAIT!!
Ah, how courageous and cute.
I certainly desire every one of you.
Riko!
Those needles are my Shakers.
Please do not be alarmed,
the effects of the Curse are only temporary.
Bastard...
... What is this!?
... Why are there TWO of you!?
Two?
All of the Umbra Hands are also me.
Now, Nanachi.
Let us go, together.
Why...
... Why me?
The Abyss can bestow effects beyond the Curse itself.
One such effect is observable when the Curse is twofold.
For convenience,
I have called this phenomenon... The Blessing.
You shared a deep, spiritual connection with Mitty...
You are the sole successful instance of
a human body receiving the Blessing of the Abyss.
The explanation for which has now become clear.
Love.
It's love, Nanachi.
YOU... LOW-LIFE BASTARD!!
Whoa there...
Prushka nearly woke up.
Excuse me, but I must take my leave now.
Please come back, anytime.
You will be welcome.
Indeed.
Please dispose of anything marked in crimson.
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[font color=# D CEBFF]DISPOSE.[/font]
Papa...
... Papa ...
I...
... Want to see the Dawn ...
Yes.
Let us witness the Dawn, together.
Together is nice...
... Together ...
... An adventure ...
Yes.
We shall be together, forever.
Hang in there...
... Almost there, Riko!
... Then, Riko, you'd be... The Lord of Children!
I'd prefer something a little cooler...
Then...
... The Lord of Glasses!
Hey... Riko, once you're a White Whistle,
what do you wanna do?
I thought...
... I'd become a White Whistle to go see my mother.
But, you know...
I wonder if that's all there is to it.
Whoever's waiting for me at the bottom
might not actually be her,
but I'm still more excited than ever.
Who even wrote this letter in the first place...?
Why does the Curse of the Abyss exist?
Who was it that created Reg... And for what purpose?
I mean, even his penis gets bigger, you know?
What's a 'penis'?
It looks kind of like this...
And, when Reg sees boobs, or touches Nanachi, it...
... Oh!
You mean like Papa's Rod!
Well, anyway...
My desire to see my mother again has started
to feel more like an excuse I tell people...
A White Whistle...
... I think I mostly just want one so I can
descend to the Sixth Layer.
There is...
... One thing that doesn't change, though.
I...
... Want to keep on having adventures
with those two forever and ever!
But don't tell them, okay?
It'll just sound like I don't have a plan at all...
... You're amazing, Riko.
You know Riko,
I don't think it's just you wanting to see your mother...
... But more that you want to be like your mother,
and go on adventures with her.
You've been feeling this way for a long time, right?
... That's it!
Meeting her won't be the end!
Right! In fact, that's just the beginning!
Thank you, Prushka!
Looks like you're feeling better!
Yep!
I want to hurry and see those two as soon as possible!
Hey, Riko...
That kid, Reg...
He's even more amazing
than Papa's special Relics, right?
I bet you're going to be...
... The first White Whistle armed with a true Aubade...
Keep going, Riko...
Slowly...
... Slowly...
... Don't look back.
No matter how dark it becomes, you'll be okay.
You're very bright, after all...
A 'flower of dawn' wilts and falls in the afternoon,
but you...
... You'll carry on...
Hey, Riko... I...
... I've always wanted to have a friend like you.
Riko...
I... Want to go on an adventure, together!
Wait...
... Prushka...
Wait...
... Wait!!
DON'T GO!!!!!!!!
PRUSHKA!!!!
--Riko!
PRUSHKA!!!!
They're already gone!
Try not to move...
(Now, what do I do?)
(Nanachi's a mess...)
(What the heck... Was that monster?)
(Once he transferred to that other body...)
(... I couldn't keep up with his movements!)
... Not yet ...
... Riko!
We... Can't give up yet...!
It has to be a Relic... But which...?
Hey...
... What is it?
Riko...
She's memorized the Compilation of Relics.
It lists all the Relics sold...
... And is updated with new ones each year.
Over there...
... The remains of his head.
For some reason the head was left behind.
Only the mask was taken.
So, he didn't swap heads...?
... Zoaholic!
What?
Zoaholic!!!
The Soul-sl*ve Machine!!
It transplants consciousnesses,
allowing you to copy yourself!
But, the more people you transplant into,
the higher the risk of insanity.
The Relic has changed hands so much that
even the Compilation now treats it as "lost".
White Whistles aren't meant to possess them,
but then I remembered what Prushka said about him...!
So that's the true nature of the mask!
No...
Zoaholic is supposed to be about the size
of a large room...
... So maybe not...
In the flower garden...
... Remember what that Umbra Hand said.
"That person is currently unavailable."
"The method of crossing layers is problematic."
So...
Could he be transferring bodies without the mask,
but if the Forcefield interferes he goes insane?
Perhaps the mask is just his symbol...
Of "The Lord of Dawn", Bondrewd the Novel...
And... It reinforces to Prushka
the belief that he's her father.
Anyway, that...
'Zoaholic', was it?
Sounds super fishy...
... Perfect for a twisted bastard like him.
That's our Nanachi!
The brains of the team!!
I... I could be wrong, you know...!
Still... It's worth investigating!
Mm!
That's right...
... You're probably right.
(If I were to give up on all this,)
(before you guys do...)
(... I couldn't face Mitty the next time we meet.)
Right!
If we can take out that big Relic thing,
we can keep pushing forward!
Let's get ready!
Once we've wrapped up business here...
We can take back our adventure!
Reg's power source is electricity, you know!
Most of Orth blacked out when we revived him!
But, you know...
That might have been what caused Reg
to lose his memories.
I'm worried that charging him up
might make him forget...
Riko.
If we're taking him on, we need The Incinerator.
My limit, just ten minutes after f*ring it...
... In that time, I need to go all-out.
And don't worry.
I'm never going to forget you.
Reg!!!
Listen up.
Ido Front is powered by a perpetual whirlpool.
It generates far less power than surface cities,
which limits our options.
Still...
... It should work.
Reg, you're going to sneak into the power source.
Meanwhile, Riko and I will buy time.
The whirlpool's located inside Ido Front itself,
so don't worry about getting sucked in.
... Sun Stone!
now
come here
come here
These guys...
... Just how many of them are there?
What should I do...?
Hey, Nanachi.
The Lord of Dawn's White Whistle...
... How is he able to use it?
Only the original owner's supposed to--
Reg... He did it!?
WHERE...
... IS THIS?
what happened?
who?
where?
where?
where?
where?
His hijacking of my vision...
... Won't help in the dark.
Nanachi...
Reg isn't responding.
What was that!?
It's Reg!!
Must be... Since the comms aren't working,
he's making noise to signal us!
... You're one hell of an optimist.
Let's hurry,
we've got to find Prushka!!
Isn't that... Prushka's pet?
Meinya!!
You came to us?
... You smell like Prushka ...
Meinya!!
... Hey!!
Meinya!!
RIKO!
... I think Meinya wants to show us the way!
What is she...
That way...
... I'm done ...
I wonder...
Where...?
... Processing.
'Processing'?
People.
The ones who are chosen...
Are the easiest to transport, and won't be missed.
The contents of the head and halfway down the spine.
Enough guts to live for a few days before expiration.
That's all that's left.
Everything else gets scraped off while they're still alive.
Any sensory organs that could hamper the Curse
are also removed.
The small 'thing' that's left behind afterwards...
... Is wrapped back up in skin and flesh.
Then it gets stuffed inside these containers.
Liquid dr*gs manipulate the victims' ecstasy and fear...
Suffering as fleshy Curse-repellant until they die.
This is the result of what Mitty and I suffered through.
The truth behind what he calls his 'cartridges'.
Nanachi...
I...
... Was truly terrified of him.
Giving in to fear,
I helped him make these.
The children... Who, just the previous day,
were giddily squealing "cute, cute!" at me
as I took them by the hand...!
Their eyes, filled with admiration for the Abyss...
Their faces, as they cried in pain...
... Parts that I diligently removed from them ...
... Pretending not to see anything!!
WITH THESE HANDS!!!
SO MANY...!
... SO MANY!!!!
Damn it...!
... What the hell have I been doing!?
BONDREWD!!!!!
Wonderful.
Even under such extreme circumstances,
your sensitivity and ability to absorb information
did not diminish in the least.
You are truly worthy of The Blessing.
Now, Nanachi.
Something far more enjoyable awaits you...
... Please come back and assist me once more.
Why're you always like this,
you insane bastard!?
You...
You want that "Blessing" or whatever so badly...
... that you'd stuff Prushka into these too, huh!?
... Please!!
Let Prushka go!!
Please don't worry.
Prushka is merely sleeping for the moment.
I will indeed release her.
Rather than that, I had thought you came to create
the raw materials for "Your Worth".
"Your Worth"?
The Life-Reverberating Stone...
That's what...
White Whistles are carved out of...
You mentioned The Immovable Lord, so I had
assumed she'd taught you a little about that.
The raw material required to create this Relic,
for "Your Worth" to be realised...
... Is a human.
... You can't be serious...
This base was once the ruins of a ritual site.
To challenge the realm of the Sixth Layer and beyond,
is to surrender oneself to the Netherworld.
This place served to prepare.
It was also a place for gathering sacrifices.
Not everyone makes for a suitable offering...
Without a firm resolve to sacrifice all
for the Whistle's intended user,
the Life-Pattern will not be compatible.
The timbre of the instrument that'll be created
has the power to draw out the "true purpose"
that's hidden within Relics.
That doesn't sound so bad, does it?
I get it now...
You...
Used yourself as a sacrifice to create your Whistle.
Well, well.
You have keen insight.
The experiments that created your cartridges...
... A by-product of your meddling around
when trying to produce "Your Worth", right!?
It seems you may be much closer to our side
than I had previously thought.
I can understand the ambition...
But I can't even begin to forgive you.
If you're willing to offer yourself as a sacrifice,
why not just make YOURSELF into a damn cartridge!?
This is the original me, when I used to be human.
Though possessing a mind, I am no longer judged
as a "living thing", and cannot be utilized as such.
Most regrettable, wouldn't you say?
That's why...
... That's why Prushka...!
This has been all too shocking for buying time, but...
... He's here.
Reg... You're...!
My, my.
My, my, my, my.
I was wondering what all the commotion was about.
You've gotten rather slippery while I wasn't looking...
Watch out!!
He's fully equipped with his cartridges!!
Well, well,
you seem rather happy.
What!? Reg is...
... What's happened to him!?
He's so fired up...
... Meinya!!
Nanachi, stay here please!!
Prushka...
I'll be... There soon...!
You're a peculiar one, aren't you?
You even absorbed all the reserve electricity.
Though rather than electricity,
it may be more apt to say you've taken in strength.
The true strength of an Aubade... I wish to see it.
Gangway.
Deflected!?
Sparagmos.
Ah...
... How wonderful.
I very much regret...
... Having removed one of your arms.
That body...
... I ...
... DESIRE IT ...
Reg...
What's happened to you...?
More than just losing your memory...
... You're something else entirely!
Whoa there.
But...
But, you...
... You've become an even match for Bondrewd!!
While I would love to watch you run wild for longer...
It would be problematic if you caused more damage.
Far Caress.
Close.
Reg!!
Damn...
His cartridges are scattering consciousnesses,
I can't read his next move!
( Nanachi! )
What on earth have you been up to!?
( I found it! )
Zoaholic!
I still haven't found Prushka yet, though...
And also,
Right next to it...
... For real!?
Listen, Riko.
Don't show it to me under any circumstances.
( If the unthinkable happens-- )
... Nanachi?
The Incinerator...
The Forcefield's calming down...?
... No!
It's starting to tense up in anticipation,
for a massive expl*si*n!!
This is...
... The Origin-Guiding Light...!?
That guy... He's...!
RUN, RIKO!!!
GET AWAY FROM HERE RIGHT NOW!!!!
You mustn't, Nanachi!!
Are you stupid!?!
Don't you dare forget about your Treasure!!!
STO
STOO
STOOO
STOOOO
STOOOOO
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STOOOOOOOOOO
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Wh...
... What...?
NANACHI!!!
What...
... Did I...!?
Geez...
You back to your senses now?
( Nanachi! )
Riko! You okay?
( I'm fine! )
I see...
... Come on back.
She says she's safe.
What exactly just happened with you?
I remember charging myself up, but after that...
It felt like...
... Several people were inside my head.
One of them wanted to take control of my body ...
Thank you, Nanachi!
I snapped out of it, thanks to you!
That means my words reached you, huh...?
No, uh...
... Your fluffiness ...
Give me a break...
Here.
Stuff this in your ear.
A comms device...?
I stuck one on your helmet,
but it probably got blasted.
Anyway, what happened to that bastard?
I don't know.
Perhaps he got engulfed in all that...?
ACCOMPANY ME.
THIS WAY, PLEASE.
Re...
REG!!!!!!!!
Damn...
Where am I...?
Did I fall from there?
Wh... What are these things!?
Shakko.
Etan.
Sumiko.
Pueru.
You see, they all have names...
Reg.
Not even a scratch on you!?
Well now...
Is that not because you chose to have it so?
What're you talking about!?
My...
So it wasn't a deliberate choice.
Even so...
The damage you have caused is most unwelcome.
That Light of yours...
... Is much too dangerous.
Now.
In this place, both your Light and my Masterpieces...
... Can be put to the test together.
Please, show me more.
And then, yield to me.
All these Narehate...
Used to be...!
Whoa there.
Well, I'm surprised.
You're even more agile now
than when you were all slippery.
I'm surprised, myself...
("Someone" has made me remember...)
(... How to use this body.)
(I have to stop him now...)
(... Or our adventure will end here.)
So, it has begun.
( Reg... Reg! )
Nanachi!
( You've already fired The Incinerator... )
( ...You've got less than ten minutes left! )
I see...
... Make or break time.
My, my...
Right after I'd requested your co-operation...
How cold of you.
(His cartridges are keeping the Curse at bay...)
(But they won't last forever.)
(Concentrate on dodging, so he uses them up.)
(Don't try to strike him down.)
(So long as the Zoaholic still exists,)
(he is immortal.)
(Though you've been recharged a bit,)
(The Incinerator is unlikely to hit him)
(in this scenario.)
(You've got to make it back...)
(... Before you hit your limit!)
My, my...
So, it's the end for Reshima.
She was one of my kind-hearted Masterpieces.
She dreamed of becoming a princess, you know.
Cute, isn't she?
The base's water bastion is collapsing!!
Watch out!!!
Reg...!
... Reg!!
Aaahh...
... So this is ...
... The Blessing ...
Takiri.
Toreitha.
Nopero.
Ahh...
... It truly has been a wonderful adventure,
has it not...
... Prushka.
What...
... Are you saying?
... That's ...
... But ...
... Prushka ...
P...
... Prushka ...
... Even after she cried over you...!!
My, my, my, my.
I thought you were the one who wanted to k*ll me.
Now.
Preparations to step into the next two thousand years
are now complete.
Together,
let us witness the Dawn.
Who cares...
... About your Dawn.
AS IF THERE COULD BE ANY REASON...
... TO TURN YOUR OWN DAUGHTER INTO THAT!?
HOW COULD YOU!?!
Let's do this, Nanachi!!
Got it! On with the plan!!
Riko... Are you there?
( Riko! Please respond!! )
( Riko!! )
Prushka...
... Prushka ...
It hurts...
... It hurts...
... It hurts!!!
How is it going, Gueira?
This one's proving difficult, boss.
The Curse is too deep... Her sense of self is gone.
Here, take a look...
... Whoa!
Though the daughter of an Umbra Hand,
she's pretty far gone...
As it stands, making use of her isn't worth it.
Wouldn't it... Be better to dispose of her?
A prayer cannot be born of those who know only joy.
Child of suffering, who curses life itself...
Certainly, there is still hope left for you.
Your name shall be... Prushka.
That means a "Flower of Dawn".
I'm Papa.
I am your Papa.
Prushka...
Come on, Prushka...
Time for your medicine.
Come on out.
How is she doing, Gueira?
She's... Been like this the whole time.
Prushka.
Look, I've brought you a friend today.
"Meina-Stoirim".
A 'Child of Change'.
Meinya...
My,
have you taken a liking to it?
Don't put it in your mouth, okay?
Oh!
She came out!
Prushka.
You've found something that you like.
From this moment forward,
your world will begin to change.
You will begin to grow as a person with every step.
Today is the day of your birth.
This is the start of your adventure.
Is...
That good?
It's edible?
I see.
What a waste...
There's so much good food in the Abyss.
Good food can be eaten?
That's right.
I wonder what good food is...
Think it tastes like you, Meinya?
You're smelly!
Meinya!
Wait, Meinya!
Oh, you can't go there!
... Right!
Nails on both hands...
All of her baby teeth...
Also her upper left arm...
Thankfully her spinal cord is intact.
But...
The same can't be said for her psyche.
It will be fine.
Prushka's mind...
Comes from a far deeper place.
I am sure it will return soon.
Let us watch over her with care.
My hair is...
All twirly now, huh?
So, why were you totally fine, Meinya?
I've gotta investigate!
Pretty cool, huh?
When I take a sniff of Meinya,
I can see stuff I couldn't see before!
You'll get me in trouble!
It's the middle of the night...
Are you supposed to be out of bed?
It's fine!
Keep this a secret from Papa, okay?
Good grief...
Meinya! Use those all-seeing eyes of yours...
And watch me have adventures!!
Some special, important visitors arrive today.
They're people who are going to help me.
Prushka...
I would like you to keep them company.
... Oh yes,
one of them is the daughter of a White Whistle.
It'll be okay.
I'm sure you'll be friends in no time.
Come on, Papa...
I mean, you already have me!
Hey, Meinya...
Those people, they came all the way from
that place called the Surface, right?
I do wonder...
... What's an actual Dawn like?
Well, I'm definitely better at cleaning than them!!
It's so amazing there...
... The waterfalls actually flow upwards!!
Really!?
I've never seen anything like that down here!
I listened...
I listened...
Listened about scenery I'd never heard of...
Listened about creatures I'd never seen...
Precious friends...
Fun...
... Fun...!
Faces I'd never made...
Words I'd never used...
More...
... More ...!
... More together ...
... My hand ...
... My foot ...
... My...
... What is that...?
It hurts...
... It hurts!
The pain...
... Is increasing...!
Papa's pain...
His feelings...
... Are all flooding into me.
My pain is...!
Turning into Papa's strength!!
Papa...
I'm here with you...
No matter how hard things get...
No matter how dark...
... We can overcome it together!
How very helpful.
Your weak points are fashioned after a human's...
Though your body is excessively durable,
these claws can pierce through your thin spots.
Y-you...
Said that... Even my pain...
... Is an imitation, didn't you!?
Indeed, you are truly well-made.
Even your insides are warm.
If this pain...
Is just an imitation...
... I CAN STILL MOVE!!!
I assure you...
... This intent ...
... IS NO FAKE!!!!
So, Papa...
Just one thing...
Can I ask just one thing of you?
REG, RIKO!!!
NOW!!!!!!!!!
I...
I...!
... Want you to make peace with Riko and her friends!
It's not good to fight, you know...
... And we've got adventures to go on together!
... An adventure, together...!
Reg... REG!!!
Damn it...
Don't die on me...
... Nanachi ...
Don't try to speak!!
I'll fix you, no matter what!!
... N... Nanachi...
... Your arm ...
I've...
Calmed down now...
I'm sorry...
At my limit...
Riko...
... Take care...
I'm surprised.
To think you utilized the severed arm like that...
... Unleashing the full extent of its power.
Using your wits...
Each of you played your part brilliantly.
It was truly moving.
Enough of your blabbering!
I know just how much work you devoted to
that body of yours.
And your Umbra Hands can't fight us anymore.
So now we're free to destroy your facilities...
... Including the Zoaholic.
There's so many of you, that
we couldn't k*ll you even if we tried.
But...
Your aspirations end here.
Serves you right.
Not at all.
Your prayers...
Your desires to overcome the Abyss
and choose your own paths forward...
They have surpassed even my own.
Although it is most regrettable that
this particular body has been destroyed...
Our paths crossing...
Having the chance to clash with you...
... Has brought me irreplaceable joy.
For you to be able to journey beyond this place...
... That is my new aspiration.
... It's useless saying anything to you...
... Damn you.
The day we would k*ll each other in battle...
... I've been...
... Dreaming of this for so long, and yet...
Ah...
I am glad...
... That things didn't turn out that way.
Now, Nanachi...
Raise your head...
May...
... May your journey ...
... Overflow with ...
... Curses and Blessings ...
... You talk too much.
Ah... Really...
... You really are cute ...
It's pretty ironic...
If I didn't keep falling for your sugar-coated words,
I...
Hey, you woke up.
What a relief.
Nanachi...
... Ow!!
I had a look inside,
and I couldn't see any damage to your organs.
By the looks of it, you should be fine.
Did we...
... Do it?
Yeah.
There are a few Umbra Hands still left,
but they're not powerful enough to get in our way.
More importantly--
I don't...
... Want this...!!
Riko...
Reg...!!
Your tummy!!!
As you can see, I'm alright...
Still...
... Prushka, you know...!
She's still so warm...!
Look...
... Even though she has a pulse...
... Huh?
It's...
... Does it hurt to be upright!?
... NO!!!!
PRUSHKA'S SPILLING OUT!!!!!!
What...?
Is this... Prushka?
... Seriously?
That's...
That's the sense I get...
I wonder why...?
Strange...
What? Hey, what is it!?
M-my tummy's hot...
... What is this?
A Life-Reverberating Stone...
... For real?
But, as long as the person inside doesn't desire you...
That means...
For her to have cared that much,
that strongly about someone while suffering the Curse...
And, it was for such a short time, too...
... Prushka ...
Riko...
... Hey, can I see that?
Here.
Leaving her exposed is...
... Not great, y'know?
N...
Nanachi...
I know you're probably feeling conflicted,
But I'm certain that being entrusted to you...
... Is the true will of Prushka.
And only you can use it.
It does look kinda clunky...
... But this is your White Whistle.
NANACHIIIIIII!!!!
Looks like you're back up to ten sh*ts now.
... Oh yeah, I still haven't eaten anything.
You've more than had your fill already!
The power's still out in the entire base!
Time to get ready?
Crying, eating... You're a busy one.
Hey, Nanachi.
Damn it...
... I should've smashed that mask to bits.
Is it okay...?
It's fine, as discussed.
Besides...
I've gotta respect our leader's wishes.
Come on, hurry!
Our adventure's just getting started!!
To those who offer up themselves,
and challenge the chasm beyond darkness itself...
... It is said that the Abyss shall grant all.
Life and death.
Curses and Blessings...
... All of it.
Prushka...
... Shall we go?
At the end of their long journey...
... What will they choose?
That can only be decided...
... By those who dare to challenge it.
Finally...
... Our Last Dive!
Yeah... Finally!
The beginning of our final journey
that we'll never return from...
... Let's go!!
No matter how dark it becomes, you'll be okay...
After all... You're very bright!
Riko...
... Keep going!
Made in Abyss Movie 3: Fukaki Tamashii no Reimei (2020)
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