Towa no Quon 5: The Return of the Invincible

I have killed people,

but that's why I'll protect you...

Insania.

Stop!

Tei!

That's not what you would do.

We should get raw data from the larva.

Onii...

Destroy Epsilon.

We met in the dream.

This isn't a mission.

It's a hunt to kill every single one of them!

Run, Quon!

Quon!

What have you done?

You caused an explosion at the centre of Shimauchi!?

The Defence Minister's position will be in jeopardy!

No, this isn't just about the Defence Ministry.

The entire political field itself is in danger!

What do you think we should do, Kamishiro-kun!?

Custos's people only disclose their rationale in Ordo's presence.

What did you say?

This operation has been approved by all members of Ordo.

Whether it's been approved or not doesn't concern me,

but the politics of Japan-

That's enough!

But...

While you think only of Japan, Ordo considers the whole world.

Their core members sanctioned the operation.

We have no choice but to obey.

Sir, how do we go public with this information?

Just say that terrorists attacked or something.

You figure it out.

The Defence Ministry will take full responsibility for the incident.

But sir!

This is a favour to Ordo from us.

Ordo will not be indebted to anyone.

Well then Kamishiro, this one is for you.

I heard there is an open spot in Ordo's Council.

I believe you are mistaken.

It's safe froM here on out

I see.

We've lost Fantasium Garden, huh?

Are you all right?

Yuuma, you...

Is this my power?

So your powers aren't just tossing bubbles around.

This is no time to rest.

We need to rendezvous with everyone.

From here on, you'll have to climb.

Quon-sama, Shun-san.

There's no need to worry about him.

He's definitely not dead.

Chapter Five 「A Heroic Return」

Epsilon did it?

Yes. It looks like he took out one of the inspectors and fled.

Our cameras and guards were tracking him,

but unfortunately he escaped.

In that condition?

How was he still alive after the blast?

Such a shame.

If we still had network access, we could've obtained crucial data.

Shun.

Is everyone asleep?

They've been walking and climbing for hours.

They fell asleep from exhaustion as soon as they hit the bed.

It was one heck of a day, after all.

Kannazuki-san, who is this person?

Ah, her name is Sanada-san.

She helped us a lot when we created Fantasium Garden.

She's an old acquaintance of mine.

It's okay, she knows who we are.

Are you going somewhere?

I have to do something.

At this rate, we won't be doing anything.

Oh, where are you going?

I'm going out for a bit.

I'm going out!

Okay, have a safe trip.

I'll leave the rest to you.

Where is Epsilon now?

We lost him, but he should be located soon.

We're searching for him in the vicinity.

If we dispatch the cyborg team, we can-

The infiltration team shall withdraw.

But...

No bodies were found in the amusement park.

We'll use the cyborgs' abilities to counter however many creatures are on the loose.

Understood.

Kannazuki.

Kamishiro-kun, it's been a while.

What business does the boss have here?

Does a member of Ordo need a reason to visit a branch organization?

Would you like something?

Have you heard?

The sudden change in one drunk settler's actions has caused 10% of the Japanese people to stop drinking.

Whatever, you did something unimaginable by bombing the city.

How many were you able to kill?

None of them.

But we were able to destroy their base of operations.

You seem confident for someone who failed.

What can you do about a plan approved by all the other members?

Did you let Insania escape?

I've no need to answer such questions, what are you getting at?

Alpha confirmed his death.

Quon is... dead?

Is there something wrong?

No. His body?

His body? Probably destroyed in the bombing.

Sorry, my hand slipped.

Even so, why the sudden interest in Insania's status?

Ordo will protect world peace.

People will look forward to a peaceful future under our guidance.

That is why I shouldn't need to explain it to you all over again.

Are you saying that you have the Hundred Kings Council's permission?

Apparently not.

I can raise a member drafted by the Council of Ten to the Hundred Kings Council.

They know about it.

But still they can't detach me from them.

Oh, I wonder why.

I don't think I'm obligated to answer that.

Shall I tell them that after becoming the Custos commander,

you prioritised the enemy's capture over their elimination?

I have their consent.

How about the fact that no one was found where they were reported to be?

You shouldn't make fun of the one in charge.

"I wonder where they went,"

is what I would've liked to say.

What happens to the creatures is of no concern to me,

but I have a growing interest in the ongoing operation.

After all, we're dealing with a large number of them.

That is...

Member Kannazuki, now it's my turn to ask the questions.

They sure are lively.

Old man, are you not coming back?

What will we do now?

"What" indeed.

We have no choice but to stay here.

I wonder how long we'll stay.

We were always relying on Kannazuki-san.

Ah, this is just great, even Quon is dead!

Taka-bou!

You all feel the same, don't you!?

Quon can't die.

He faced many dangers before.

And he always returned.

Well, then why isn't he here!?

Quon, you bonehead.

The Fantasium Garden Guard Squad, are you aware of it?

Who knows.

We reached K&N after going through a number of dummy corporations.

K&N is also connected to the recent Shinagawa incident,

and its explosion.

Member Kannazuki,

you're its chairman, aren't you?

What are you talking about?

Corporate manager Nagatomo-san told us all about it.

No way, not Nagatomo!

It's within the boundaries of the Juunebu teachings.

Even if we torture our subjects, we don't kill them.

Kannazuki-san.

Let's hear about it in detail.

What if Quon really died?

That...

No, it's like Wakatsuki-san said.

We need to prepare for the worst.

He might be dead.

I don't want to think about it.

Yuri...

I don't want to think about that sort of thing!

I think I'll leave.

Since Fantasium Garden is gone, and Quon isn't here,

there's no reason for us to stay together.

I want to go home for now.

I want to see my parents, whom I've troubled.

Takao!

Sorry, I...

I'll stay here, since there's no reason to return.

I don't like to think about it.

If Quon isn't coming back anymore, I'll make a place like the Garden.

Yuri...

It was fun, wasn't it?

Everyone was laughing and playing all day.

That's right! if we combine our abilities-

Would that be the right thing to do?

We've thought about this before, was the garden the right choice?

What are you talking about?

You see, we hid ourselves from the world,

and couldn't even return to our homes.

Was that the right thing to do?

I don't think it was wrong!

I didn't mean to say it was wrong.

But I think we should give it some thought.

To leaving the garden, that is.

How did the chat go?

It was exciting.

What about Epsilon?

Even though he has such a wound,

he has broken through all the infiltration team's attacks.

It's too bad he isn't connected to the net.