Ekusu makina (Appleseed Saga: Ex Machina AKA Appleseed 2) Page #2

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- He's a lucky man.

Dr. Kestner's the chief professor

at the academy...

...not to mention the foremost expert

on cyborg medical science.

Your buddy's in good hands.

Hell, he's even my doctor. Sheesh.

You're being too kind, I'm afraid.

I'll leave you all to your visit.

So, what's new?

It's like we thought it was.

The investigation at the church

revealed all the terrorists were cyborgs.

We've taken another look

at the five most recent terror incidents.

Four were carried out entirely by cyborgs.

Cyborg terrorists? What are they after?

That's what I'd like to know.

But we do have a couple of leads to go on.

We've found unidentified frequencies,

all of them in the surrounding areas.

Pattern looks like

a puppet-master program from the war.

They're being brainwashed.

It's a possibility.

The problem is

there's a bunch of cyborgs out there...

...with poorly protected systems,

unlike us.

But if someone is manipulating

civilian cyborgs for terrorist acts--

Things are gonna get a lot hotter

on our end.

What's worse, we have no idea

who we're dealing with or what they want.

So get off your ass, we need you.

- What are you talking about?

I can't go on active duty like this.

When can all these wires come off?

Don't pull. You're not my doctor.

- Come on.

Let go of that.

Don't look at me,

I was trying to stop her.

Oh.

Here, I fixed it for you.

This thing's tougher than I am.

You heard about the new guy,

Tereus, right?

Yeah. Before you came.

Well, I don't care what they say.

You're my partner,

no matter what happens.

Deunan, get back!

Deunan, talk to me. Are you all right?

- Briareos.

Am I--?

Am I alive?

Yeah, you're alive.

Thank you.

I'll always protect you,

even if the world comes to an end.

I know you will.

I am Yoshino from Poseidon.

And I am Nike,

the chief of staff of Olympus.

Prime Minister Athena

has been expecting you.

As you can see, many of the

cyborgs involved in the terrorist incidents...

...were equipped with components

made by Poseidon.

I would like to know...

...what are your thoughts on the matter,

Emissary Yoshino?

We have tracked down

the cyborg parts in question...

...to the lab that manufactured them,

and shut it down immediately.

Other departments have enacted

countermeasures as well.

However...

...it would be regrettable

to draw connections...

...between these criminals and Poseidon.

So then you're saying Poseidon had nothing

to do with the latest terrorist attacks?

Prime minister, you're well aware...

...that Poseidon is the largest

industrial conglomerate in the world.

Our profits come from trade

with other countries.

Siding with terrorists would give

no financial benefits whatsoever.

If Olympus were to boycott our products,

other countries would follow your lead.

Clearly, the negative impact on business

would not be in our best interest.

That may be, but we have issued

the same message...

...to all the businesses

that may have been involved.

We cannot afford to give Poseidon

special consideration.

Isn't one of the topics

at the peace conference...

...your desire to enhance surveillance...

...by controlling

international satellite systems?

Is it not?

This hyper-sheath contains the master

control program to our satellite network.

Consider it a gift.

- Cutting a deal, are we?

- Our contribution to global welfare.

Not something I'd expect to hear

from a business that makes tools for war.

If I may ask,

what is your military's true purpose?

Don't you believe you can protect the world

without force?

I'm sorry, but we'll discuss such matters

another time.

Then we will look forward

to your favorable reply.

- You know her?

- Yeah, known her for about 10 years now.

Great. Keep them coming.

Happy birthday.

- Happy birthday, Hitomi.

Happy birthday.

Happy birthday.

Thank you so much. Thank you.

It was so sweet of you all

to come tonight.

I hope all of you have a great time.

You look great. Happy birthday.

Yoshitsune, it's beautiful.

Hey, who's that? Looks like you've got

a surprise guest hiding over there.

Come on, get over here. Come on.

- Well, take a look at Deunan.

- You clean up nice.

Hello.

- Hey.

Where do you think her partner is?

Well....

Yeah. Okay, enough already.

- Here you go.

- Thank you.

- Happy birthday.

- Thank you.

Have a good time.

We have good things in store

for you tonight too.

- Hm?

- Just look over there.

What?

Briareos.

Does this mean you're okay?

- Yeah.

They say I've checked out just fine.

But I might need to have them

look at my eyescope.

Oh, stop it.

Tonight we're also celebrating

Briareos' full recovery.

I had no idea.

Happy birthday, Hitomi.

How lovely.

Thank you so much.

Oh, yeah. You two still haven't met yet,

have you?

Briareos, meet Tereus.

Well, Briareos at last.

It's nice to meet you.

Is this supposed to be a costume party?

This guy's wearing a mask

with my old face.

To be honest,

it wasn't exactly my own choice.

Sounds a little like me too.

So I have my old partner back now?

I meant to talk to you about that.

Afraid I need you to stick with Tereus

a little longer.

What?

- It's okay, Deunan.

I'll team up with Aeacus for a while.

- What do you mean?

I saw your combat data with him. Not bad.

Wait, is this some kind of joke?

Because I'm not laughing.

Think about it, Deunan.

They fixed me twice.

Who are you gonna partner with...

...if they can't do it a third time?

- Then I won't partner with anyone.

Deunan.

Seems Briareos was pretty worried

about you.

Do I look like I care?

And so what if he is, anyway?

Another one.

- Better make that a coffee.

Espresso. With a shot of liqueur.

Look, Deunan,

I know you're not too fond of me...

...but I gotta admit that I'm really glad

they chose you as my partner.

All I ask is that you stick with me

a little longer.

What's the matter?

Did Briareos tell you

how I like to drink it?

No.

Go home.

I'll take you.

Leave me alone.

I get confused.

I get confused when I'm with you.

So do I.

Phew!

The Hecatonchires were giants

with a hundred arms, right?

That's mythology...

...but now it's a system that can control

multiple external networks.

And you are the only one,

the only man they could find...

...who was able to adapt

to the H-class machine body.

Yeah, yeah. Lucky me.

It sure sucks, don't it,

being a cyborg and all?

It has its drawbacks.

So, what you gonna do, pretty boy?

With Deunan, I mean.

Not too many girls out there

who'll stay with you...

...once you're more of a machine

than a man.

It hasn't crossed my mind.

Nobody ever said love was easy, pal.

What about you? You got a girl?

Huh?

She making you wear jewelry?

Oh, you mean this.

No, it's just my Connexus.

My daughter gave it to me.

She's got one to match it.

What, your being a cyborg

isn't enough metal on you already?

Once you start you can't stop.

You're an addict.

- Hey, don't break the merchandise.

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