"Does my dear Clarisse know that I have been investigating for a while, and I discovered that your mother did not die of natural causes? Unfortunately, I discovered that your mother died because of Nahira, who was trying to revive something, but she didn't succeed, and unfortunately she sacrificed her mother among the victims in cold blood." Clarisse is shocked by what she hears, as Arius continues, saying, "And also, do you know that Nahira treated me harshly in my childhood to the point that she caused my death or exile? I don't remember, but the important thing is that she caused the suffering." Clarisse feels even more shocked, and then he says, "Also, do you know another thing? I was the one who tried to save you on one of those nights when Nahira wanted to poison you through a spell that puts a person into an eternal sleep, so I was able to stop her before it was too late, without her knowing." Clarisse is shocked bit by bit, but despite that, she says, "Enough, I've heard enough," and goes on to say, "I don't care about any of this. What matters is that you are safe now and you are with me, and nothing else matters to me." Arius says, "But... but what your sister did..." Clarisse says, "Don't worry, I will punish her later. As for now, tell me, what about the promise?" Arius is surprised and says, "What promise?" She says, "Don't feign ignorance—the promise of our marriage. You didn't attend the wedding, and I saw that person called Black Eye killing you, or so I thought." Arius says, "Ah, the marriage promise, I remember now. Well, things are very complicated, but I will tell you something. I will marry you, but on one condition only." Clarisse says, "And what is it?" Arius says, "I want you to kill Black Eye for me. Only then will I marry you." Clarisse smiles and says, "I was longing for this. I am filled with severe hatred toward that person, and I promised to kill him because of what he did to you, my dear." Arius says, "Alright, that's good. We will head to World Zero, as he was seen there recently. When we arrive there, you will kill him, and then I will marry you immediately." Clarisse says, "As you wish, my dear," and adds, "But, my dear, I have a small request from you." Arius says, "And what is it?" She says to him shyly, "What do you think, since we are alone here, about having an intimate relationship?" Arius looks at her with disgust and says, "You want me to have a relationship with you? What is this absurdity?" Clarisse is shocked, then Arius laughs and says, "I was joking, but we will do it when you kill that bastard. That's a promise." Clarisse smiles and laughs at this embarrassing situation, saying, "As you wish, my dear, hahahaha."
In the First World, on a planet deeply immersed in sunset, Nahira sits on a hill in a chair resembling a beach chair, looking at the sunset. Suddenly, a person appears behind her, bowing to her, and then she tells him, "The situation is very strange and shocking." The person speaks, saying, "My Lady, is it bad?" She tells him, "No, but it's really strange, Ramen." The masked person appears, then removes his mask, revealing Ramen in the flesh in a shocking scene. Ramen says, "Did something happen?" She says, "Yes, Arius... it turns out he is alive, and worst of all, he took Clarisse with him, and I don't know what might happen." Ramen says coldly, appearing a bit older now with a deep scar on his face, "So that scum is still alive and didn't die as we all saw." She says, "Yes. Tell me, how is your family?" Ramen says, "Good. I moved them from the planet before it was destroyed and sent them to a far and safe place." Nahira smiles and says, "It's good that in everyone's eyes you are dead; otherwise, I wouldn't have anyone to trust who appears and disappears in the shadows." Ramen says, "Yes, that bastard Arius... it's good I wasn't there that day, and what he killed was just a puppet that looked like me. I really couldn't believe he killed it without any hesitation worth mentioning." Nahira says, "See? I told you not to trust him. It's good that I asked you to hide on that day when he was eavesdropping on us, although I was a bit surprised." Ramen says, "I thought he was my friend, and I was going to do foolish things to make him satisfied, but when I saw him killing his old friend in cold blood, I realized that even I was just a passing station to him. But it's good to know he is alive because I plan to kill him myself." Nahira says, "Calm down a bit. It's true that you have developed now, and I know that with your current power you have become capable of killing him, but remember that you are now a dead man. I don't want to risk your appearance. Stay hidden until I ask you to appear, and then kill him. His power is only 900 quintillion, so you can kill him easily before he transforms or does something to increase his power." Ramen says, "As you wish, my Lady," then disappears from the place while Nahira sits, saying, "Everything has become interesting now," and calls Acropolis and Zarda, who have made their way to World Zero. Nahira says over the call, "Listen carefully, I no longer want you to spy on Black Eye. Instead, I want you to convince him to work with us. Is my speech clear?" The two receive the order while on their journey, able to arrive by taking a shortcut through sneaking into a transport between dimensional tubes to reach the world, specifically one of the southern sectors of the Gesturia Organization. Zarda says, "Wow, this world seems different from ours." Acropolis says, "Yes, I heard from My Lady that World Zero is drastically different from the rest of the worlds, and it contains things that do not exist in the 10 worlds or in our First World. The important thing is for us to reach Black Eye. It's obvious that something happened in our world that made My Lady change her plan." Zarda says, "Yes, but do you think they will let us meet Black Eye? And if we meet him, won't he kill us because we are categorized among his enemies?" Acropolis says, "Don't worry, we are currently considered mere messengers, and they won't kill messengers. Also, there's no need to worry; we will kill them if necessary. Let's move."
In the fortified castle, Dazai calls the leader of Izoria and says, "Hello, Celes. It has been a while. Yes, yes, I would really like us to meet as soon as possible. Don't worry, I will welcome you well, and I also have a surprise waiting for you, my dear. Also, I would like us to end the matter of that crossing and close it forever so that our world stabilizes. Yes, yes, I will see you soon." Then he puts down the receiver. Arlene says, "Wow, I can't believe you're really going to do that and close that crossing so quickly." He says, "I am forced to do so. My men and Celes's men have suffered a lot from those coming out of there. Also, that area spreads a cursed red fog that causes the death of resources in our regions. I don't know what Barion is doing in his region, but I think it must be ended. Also, don't forget that it's clear Karma will start moving himself to face us soon, meaning we are entering a massive war, and Celes and I must gather our strength instead of this unnecessary conflict. But tell me, why didn't you talk to her?" Arlene says, "I don't care about that. Basically, I will see her face-to-face now anyway, but tell me, haven't you noticed another matter?" Dazai says, "And what is it?" Arlene says, "Hey, idiot, haven't you noticed the development of the relationship between your sister and Arius, or Black Eye as you call him?" Dazai says, "Yes, that's really good. Although in the beginning I was the one who forced them into it, I see that now they have truly begun to accept each other, and I am pleased with that. However, I haven't seen them since yesterday." Arlene smiles and says, "They were together all night in their room." Dazai laughs and says, "So he finally did it! I can't believe this—it's joyful news! We should celebrate later when they honor us." Arlene says, "Leave them alone for a while now, then do whatever you like." Dazai says, "Yes, yes, no problem."
On the other side, Isola wakes up from her bed, but she does not find Arius beside her. She gets up and searches the room, but does not find him. After leaving the room, she asks one of the soldiers if he saw Arius. The soldier informs her that the master went out in the morning for an important matter and said he would return soon. Isola returns to the room, and a few hours pass before a knock comes at her room door. She opens it to discover it is Arius. She says, "Where were you?" He says to her, "It doesn't matter. What matters now is: go get yourself ready." She says, "Why?" Arius says, "Nothing important, I just want us to spend some time together alone somewhere else for a while." Isola feels happy and a bit shocked, saying, "But work..." He says, "Forget work for a bit and let us focus on this beautiful face." Then a group of soldiers comes out from his body, packing all the clothes into bags. Arius leaves while holding her hand, and they exit the castle. Blue Eye and Yellow Eye see the two and wave to them; Arius gestures back to them, and they exit the castle, get into a carriage, and set off from the place. Isola says, "Arius, where are we going?" Arius smiles and says, "Don't worry, just sit back and don't ask about anything." Inside his mind, Dark says, "Master, your idea is truly wonderful." Arius says, "Yes, the easiest way for me to get what I need from Isola is to isolate her from her environment. Far away from Dazai and anyone else, I will learn from her the location of the real crossing, and on top of that, I will see the extent of information I can gather about Izoria from her. Also, yesterday when we were in bed, I was able to learn from her that Dazai will close the crossing on a specific day, and that after his meeting with the head of Izoria, they will wait for the appropriate day for that, but I don't know when." Suddenly, Rhynos appears and says, "Master, we have received information from the soldier you planted in Dazai's office, and we learned that the head of Izoria will arrive soon." Arius smiles and says, "Good. Since I won't be here, Dazai will think the situation is safe; that's why I decided to leave in the first place with Isola so he thinks the time is right to go to the crossing without my presence, haha." Isola looks at Arius with wonder and says, "Dear, why are you smiling like that?" Arius says, "Nothing, I am just excited for our trip because we are going to a beautiful planet that I planned to stay on for a while, away from the things we do every day." Isola smiles and says, "Yes, we need this every now and then, haha." But inside, Arius was planning other things that were not on her mind. Arius says internally, "I will do it this time, I swear by that," as he clenches his fist, looks at the Black Eye mask lying beside him, and smiles, saying, "Let's see who will do it—Arius or Black Eye." Isola says, "Dear, what do you think about playing chess on our way?" Arius smiles and says, "Yes, why not?" Indeed, the two set up the board and begin playing. Meanwhile, Isola says, "Wow, I don't recall a time you beat me." Arius says, "That's simple, because we shouldn't win except at the moment of our desire to do so." The game continues, with each player throwing a piece and knocking down another. Isola says, "Wow, your performance has improved a lot." Arius laughs and says, "My performance is as it was; the only difference is that I deceived you into thinking my performance was bad, nothing more. When you deceive your opponent into believing you are weak, you see your enemy's weakness before you see his strength, because then the trick of victory falls along with its owner, and nothing remains of him except his weakness and brokenness." Isola says, "But don't forget that the weakness your opponent shows might also be nothing more than a trick to bring down you and the trick you set." Arius smiles while continuing to play, saying, "The trick is always a facade for what is deeper. The trick might just be a means for something that makes assumption the biggest pit into which its owner falls. Checkmate." Isola is shocked, as Arius beat her for the first time. Arius says, "I played against you 88 times, lost 87 times, and won once, but today I guaranteed something greater than 88 losses and more than 1 victory. Do you know what it is?" She looks at him and says, "And what is it?" He smiles and says, "I don't know, I'm just rambling, nothing more." Both laugh and say, "Another game!" The game continues between them.
In vast space, after a period of flying in the carriage, both Acropolis and Zarda pass by the path of Arius and Isola's carriage. Arius's pupil catches sight of the two, and in that moment, the two disappear because they were flying in the opposite direction. Arius says, "Alright, that's enough for now. We've played a lot. What do you think about having something to eat now?" She says, "Good idea, but tell me, is there something wrong?" He looks at her and says, "Nothing at all." Arius says inside his mind, "I felt two massive energies pass by here; there were two of them, and clearly they aren't from here based on what I felt, but from what I feel now, they are heading towards the north of the south, which means they might be heading to our specific planet. I don't know, it might be a possibility or not, but I will know soon. Alright, my dear, I cooked these things for us this morning; I cooked your favorite dish, spaghetti with cheese and spicy meatballs." Isola says, "This is great! I didn't know you were a skilled chef." He says, "Yes, I learned it in the past. Come on now, eat and let me hear your opinion about it." Isola tastes the dish and likes it very much. Arius says, "Good that you liked it, I am really happy about that."
On the planet Gesturia, Acropolis and Zarda land on the planet, specifically near the fortified castle, signaling to a group of soldiers standing on the castle walls. Dazai hears the news, so he goes out to see that. Dazai and the rest of the Sensho gather outside in their masks to see the strangers. Acropolis says, "We are here in peace, we came only to deliver a message." Dazai says, "And what is it?" Acropolis says, "It is exclusively for Black Eye, and we must see him. Please let us enter; we will surrender ourselves as a pledge." Yellow Eye says, "What do we do, Boss?" Dazai says, "Bring them in, it seems the matter is really important." Indeed, the guards bring them in, and Acropolis says, "Thank you for trusting us." Dazai says, "Tell me, who sent you?" Acropolis says, "I am from the First World, sir." All guards raise their weapons, but Dazai asks them to lower them. Acropolis says, "I am Acropolis, and this is my sister Zarda. We are messengers sent by Lady Nahira with the goal of delivering a message to Black Eye because she wants to negotiate with Black Eye and request something from him." Dazai says, "A deal with Nahira? So it seems that sly woman has set her eyes on one of my men as usual, but no problem. You will remain our guests until Black Eye arrives, because he went out today and will return after a while, but until then you will be here." Indeed, they bring them in, but under strict surveillance.
After that, several days pass, and Celes arrives with her men at the planet Gesturia. Dazai comes down from the castle to receive her, and when she alights, Dazai says, "Here she is in the flesh—Celes, the Sharp Blade." Celes looks coldly at Dazai, who welcomes her warmly, saying, "It has been a while, my partner... or should I say in a higher capacity, my ex-wife?" Celes says, "Won't you forget the past, you filthy pervert? That was in the past." Dazai says, "Despite that, there was a relationship between us, and also don't forget that we have a son connecting us together." Celes says, "Regarding that, come here, Zaya." A handsome young man with features slightly resembling Dazai and bright silver hair like his mother's steps down from the vehicle, and upon stepping down, he says, "As you wish, My Lady. Welcome, Father." Dazai says, "Son, how are you? It has been a while since I saw you. I remember you were a small child at our last meeting; you have grown up and become a young man like your father." Zaya looks at his father and says in cold blood, "Father, please stop acting like this. I have grown past this. Also, we are in the middle of important work now, and there is no time for nonsense." Dazai says, "Whatever, you should appreciate every moment with your father, idiot, especially since we will enjoy permanent peace soon." Zaya says, "Father, be serious for once in your life." Celes says, "Dazai, tell me now, where is Isola? I don't see her here." Dazai says, "Don't worry, she is fine. She is busy now with her husband." Celes is surprised despite her coldness and says, "Her husband? Why, did she get married?" He says, "Yes, a long time ago I married her off when she was a bit young, just in case something happened to me, to ensure her well-being with someone." Celes says, "And who is her husband?" Dazai says, "My strongest man and the most trusted among them: Black Eye." Celes says, "Do you mean your follower whose fame has recently begun to appear in the world? I saw his poster and some things about him; his reward is not bad compared to a beginner, but where did you find him?" Dazai says, "In Karma's worlds, of course." Celes says, "I must meet him soon." Dazai says, "I don't think so currently, because right now we are going to close the crossing, and he is not here anyway. It's good that luck was on our side and he decided to go far away by himself." Celes says, "And why?" He says, "Because Black Eye has a goal, which is to sneak into Barion's lands, intending to confront him." Celes opens her eyes wide and says, "What is this audacity? Does he really intend that, or is he like others—arrogant and will fall immediately?" Dazai says, "Don't mind him, he's just rambling. I am trying to protect him from killing himself, nothing more. Anyway, let's go inside, as I have a surprise for you inside." Zaya says, "That person must be a lunatic to dare think of stepping on Barion's carpet by himself. Father, people like that don't really deserve your trust; he is very reckless." Dazai says, "Don't speak, boy, for you were about to start a war between the Izdultiya and Henrania tribes just because you didn't like their language!" Zaya says, "Basically, no one pleases me in this world, and I want everyone to speak only my own language."
Everyone enters inside to continue the meeting, while Blue Eye stands outside with the deputy leader of Izoria, Ackerman, to talk about what is happening in the western lands. Inside, Celes says, "This castle has annoyed me ever since I lived in it; it is very huge and deep, and worst of all, it goes underground as if we are living in luxurious graves." Dazai laughs and says, "I apologize for building it like this, but as you remember, this was the design and request of Isola, since she possesses a strategic mind." Celes says, "Despite that, her mind is bigger than the walnut mind inside your head." Celes says, "What is the surprise? Don't tell me you're going to hold foolish things, or I will burn you immediately." Dazai says, "No, just come with me." When they reach Dazai's office, he opens the door and enters, saying, "After you." She and Zaya enter, and Celes is shocked by what she sees, surprised to see Arlene—yes, Arlene, her elder sister. On the other side, Arlene is also shocked despite the features of helplessness on her face. Celes says in a faint voice, "Arlene," and Arlene exchanges the same with her: "Celes." Celes says, "Hello, my sister." Arlene says, "Welcome, my sister." Despite the coldness of the situation, Arlene tries to stand up, so Dazai helps her. He says, "In fact, I brought your sister to you from the Sixth World, and I was a bit surprised by what afflicted her, but it is her, so..." Celes says, "What happened to you? You have aged so much." Arlene says, "Yes, being the Ruler of Destruction, and because of the curse of immortality, after it was pulled from me, a large percentage of my lifespan was pulled with it, and my appearance became like this, so..." Arlene says, "May I have a small request?" Celes says, "And what is it?" She says, "I want a hug from you, if possible." Indeed, the two embrace in front of everyone. Arlene begins to cry, saying, "Thank you, thank you, Dazai, for fulfilling my request." Dazai stands far away without uttering a word, smiling at the situation he sees, and says, "I know the mutual feeling between two separated siblings, so I just wanted to bring you two together so you could spend a good time and those things. That's all." Celes says while embracing her sister, "I can't believe I'm saying this, but this is the first time you've done something good, you idiot." Arlene looks at Zaya and says, "Is this your son?" Celes says, "Yes, it's him, his name is Zaya." Arlene says, "I can't believe it, he is a handsome young man! You must care for your mother very much." Zaya says, "Yes, My Lady." She says to him, "Call me Aunt, boy, without formalities." He says, "As you wish," then stands beside his father. Dazai says, "What do you think, son, about us spending time together and leaving the two sisters alone now?" Zaya says, "A good idea, Father." Indeed, the two leave, leaving the two sisters continuing their long embrace between two sisters separated by time and destiny.