Vexille Page #3

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Takashi, what on earth's going on?

There's going to be an earthquake.

There is?

Yes, it's our last chance.

We're going to smash Daiwa.

Me, Maria and the guys...

with the mainland.

Only the main one links to the city.

The others connect to the wasteland.

They're all ceramic?

Yes. A mid-size 'quake is forecast

for the next 24 hours.

All communication gates are open.

In case of the quake.

All communication gates are open?

Correct. And we found a weak point.

During the earthquake stand-by,

all tunnel gates

go to auxiliary power

which creates a 50% delay

between detection of an intruder

and the gates sealing in response.

How soon

do they close after detection?

- 18 seconds.

- How far between the gates?

That's pushing it

even in a fighter suit.

With our air-buggies, too.

But it's that or nothing.

And after you break in?

We drag this cable behind us.

The Jags.

They finish the job

if we get the cable inside.

This is enough metal to lure them

into the heart of Daiwa.

Chairman Itakura's called

an emergency council session.

- Is that all?

- Yes, it is.

Don't make me repeat myself.

We don't wish to obstruct

those who calmly

wait for the end.

But surely you know Daiwa

is planning to take America next?

There's so little time. Excuse me.

You're determined to go?

Suppose Daiwa responds

by opening the protective gates?

This is their precious laboratory.

They'd never do that.

In the end

we're all in the same boat...

trying to protect the same thing.

It's just that we choose to fight...

until the very moment

we become scrap metal.

As an outsider,

it's not my place to speak but...

your city seems to celebrate

the splendor of what you've lost.

But Maria...

she fights for

the sake of what's not yet gone.

Foreigners are to be expelled?

What on earth for?

Leon...

Maria, come to America with me.

What do you mean?

Your departure permit is invalid.

Lt. Commander L. Fayden

requested a pass for me.

No such request was filed.

That can't be right.

Check once more.

It comes up negative.

Come with us for questioning.

Get out.

What for? Let me call him.

Calls to the airport are forbidden.

I'm going with you.

Let me join your mission.

It's a Japanese domestic matter.

Surely it's gone beyond that?

You're a foreign guest; behave.

Americans never learn...

Leon chose to return here

because of you.

Maria, please take me into Daiwa.

Keep personal matters out of this.

I know you want to help Leon, too.

Takashi, what's wrong?

Takashi, hold on.

Takashi!

Takashi!

Takashi!

Takashi!

Takashi!

Call yourself human?

This is our rule.

Otherwise our plan would

be leaked to Daiwa.

Vexille.

We need someone to replace Takashi.

Once in the tunnel, floor it

or you won't have a chance.

Take a mid-line to reduce distance.

Touch the brakes and it's all over.

I'll lead Team Red

to the East tunnel.

Saga takes Team Black to the West.

We've never fielded this many units

so we don't know how many Jags

will turn up.

Even if you're the only one left,

don't give up.

We just need one cable

to reach Daiwa.

Though we are no more

than fragments...

we are still human.

As long as we have our pride

we can still take back our country!

Maria,

more Jags than we thought, huh?

Murata.

I'll double back and

get them off your tail.

Team Black to Red.

Red here.

Almost to the target gate.

Roger.

They're after you!

Murata!

We're through the gate.

Leave it to me.

but we lost Masato's team.

Maria, we lured them away

from the gate.

Make another approach.

Roger.

The Jags are on the cable already.

They're too fast!

Maria!

Vexille.

One left.

Maria.

How come...

Bravo.

I guess you didn't expect the tunnel

to be separated from the island?

What a same.

Jags can't jump that far.

Chairman Itakura

kept us well-informed.

Leon!

Nice to see you again, Maria.

We're friends from our student days.

The 10 years haven't changed you.

As beautiful

and as dangerous as ever.

Mr. Kisaragi...

Nobody move. You're in breach of

international law.

Nobody move...

Maria...

I warned you in vain.

The irony of fate.

Hardly imagined I'd see you again.

I can't let you do that!

"Insufficient evidence"?

We're public servants with no chance

against the might of Daiwa.

It's not just breach of a treaty;

their research

is a threat to mankind.

They were released this morning.

We are the peak of human evolution.

In fact human existence is nothing.

But a preparatory stage

in our creation.

There's nothing evolved about you.

This body, born of humankind

is perfection.

Matchless in level of intellect

and stability of emotion.

No need for sleep nor food.

Above all, we shall attain

immortality at last.

What more could be asked?

You will join me in immortality

soon enough.

Only the few

will attain this evolution

and be reborn as Japanese...

the world's strongest race.

I have done the work of god.

Maybe I was god all along.

He's insane.

But on the eve of completion,

Japan is empty of

workable specimens.

But your country abounds in them.

Healthy subjects

like your dear Leon.

Nothing divine about you...

Just another flawed human.

I had to protect myself for

your sakes against everything.

Of course I would have the injection

once the virus was safe.

Such suffering

for this sicko...

My research brought you

all eternal life...

Androids can't act compulsively.

It doesn't make sense...

Halt, Saito. Stop it, please.

The city gates are opening

onto the slums!

You have the citizens' full support.

This is Chairman Itakura.

The Council and I were misguided

and betrayed you all.

Now, thanks to your brave resolution

we can make amends for our mistake.

Thank you all very much.

Chairman Itakura...

Detach the central tunnel

from the island!

A transporter is en route.

Do not let it arrive.

Detach the tunnel.

Don't let it in!

Darn.

Piece of junk.

As long as I have my research

the world can still be mine.

The Jags will be here soon.

I'll get him, you look after Leon.

No, I'll go after him...

Not with that leg, you won't.

Look after Leon for me.

Maria...

Why didn't you come to the airport?

I hate machines

but humans like you

are far worse.

Vexille!

Vexille.

Where's Maria?

Stay back, you heap of junk!

The Jags will get you soon.

Maria.

Maria, run!

Now we'll be together forever.

Maria!

Jags across Japan came

to destroy Daiwa

then sank deep beneath the sea.

Maria and her kind died off.

But they left us something vital

we should carry with us.

It was Maria that taught us

as long as we communicate hope

to the next generation

we ourselves gain eternal existence.

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