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Last time, Youta’s determination freed Falsaber from his stone, but he got rejected almost instantly.
[Japan, Hiiragi Family Antique Shop]
The store is in ruins.
Somehow seeing this doesn’t make me upset.
I’ve put Falsaber temporarily under our jurisdiction. Now you shouldn’t be bothered by the Defense Force or the federal army.
Thank you, Gachi… Geo… What was it again?
“Gutsy Geoid Guard”. It’s a Japanese secret anti-alien defense organization. Right, Captain Guy Shishioh?
It is supposed to be a secret organization, so try not to talk about it.
Thanks for everything, but isn’t it hard to talk to Falsaber here? I still have things I need to ask him.
[A blue flash of light]
No need to worry about that.
!? Falsaber, did you just…
Something is coming out of my stone…
It looks like a holographic projector or something. How convenient.
My stone is amazing…
I don’t care about the stone. I want to know what you just said. You have to fuse with me to fight, so why don’t you want to do that?
It’s true that I can only fuse with certain people, but that alone isn’t enough to fight. Those who are qualified to fight with me are even more limited in number.
So the reason why Youta struggled with fighting was…
If your fusion aptitude is low, no matter how good your imagination is, your will won’t be transmitted to me properly. That was clear to me in the last battle.
But we still won!
We only won because of external factors. Let me be clear. Even if we fuse, you won’t be able to protect anyone. You’re just deadweight.
!?
…
Hey… What are you all talking about?
Saji!
…
Yuu too… I’m glad you’re both safe. But where’s Dr. Tagami?
…
Dad is… Dad is… Uuu… Uuuuu…
Did something happen to him?
Dr. Tagami is…
He was killed, wasn’t he? Probably by people who thought his research was getting in their way.
(???) (Top half is covered in darkness)
He was killed!?
You show up out of nowhere and scare these kids with talk like that. Who are you and where are you from?
No one of note. Just a humble innkeeper and her lodger.
(Tsubasa Nishikori. Mazinger. CV: Miyuki Ichijo)
…
[Bardos Island, Dr. Hell’s Lair]
What’s this about Tsubasa Nishikori and her group?
(Dr. Hell. Mazinger. CV: Kazuhiko Kishino)
They’ve left Atami with nothing but the clothes on their back. This is the best chance to strike them down.
(Count Brocken. Mazinger. CV: Minoru Inaba)
But since they’re out of town, wouldn’t it make more sense to target the Photon Power Lab? We should be able to swoop in and get Photon Power without much effort now.
(Viscount Pygman. Mazinger. CV: Kenichi Mochizuki)
…Pygman, have you heard anything from Ashura?
No. They’ve been MIA ever since the Undersea Fortress Saluud was destroyed. I assume they were caught up in the explosion…
…
Brocken, go after them. I don’t need to say anything more, right?
Leave it to me, Dr. Hell. They’re just flesh and blood humans. It’ll be like smothering a baby. Let me show you what I can do by finishing off Tsubasa Nishikori.
No need to be picky with the how. Just make it as flashy as possible. Yes, as flashy as possible…
(Dr. Hell?)
…
[Japan, Ruins of the Hiiragi Family’s Antique Shop]
I’ve known Dr. Tagami for a long time. I’ve recently got a letter from him, so I came to see him in person…
Do you know…who killed Dad? Please tell me!
I know how you feel, but you need to calm down. We don’t know who the killers are. All we know is that he was murdered during the recent battle against those Destrook punks.
So they were working with Destrook?
Well, we have ways of finding things out. Like how you fused with that robot earlier.
Who are you guys…?
I just told you. Just a landlady and a freeloader. Look, we can’t just keep standing around here. Think about the current situation.
I see… If these assailants targeted Yuu’s dad because of his research…
I’ll be targeted next because I knew about it?
You’re half right. I think those two should be cautious too.
? You mean Youta and me?
You two can fuse with Falsaber… That means there’s a chance you’ll be directly targeted by Destrook in the future.
They’re not stupid. They’ll do proper research.
…I have a suggestion regarding that. Why don’t you three come to GGG?
You want us to go to GGG?
The guys back there should be able to take care of everyone, including Falsaber.
But then we won’t be here. I want to stay here with Mom…
Thank you, Yuki. I really appreciate it. But right now, consider all that’s happened… If you think about what might come after you, it’ll be safer for you to go to GGG.
Of course we can’t force you, but I’d like you to come with me. I’m not so cold hearted that I can just leave you guys like this.
…I’m sorry, but can you give me a little time? I…
I know you’re feeling confused and overwhelmed after all of this. You should get some air and sort out your feelings. You can give me your answer after that.
Are you sure?
Don’t worry about his safety. No matter what happens, I will personally protect all of you.
Thank you, Guy.
[Japan, Town]
Falsaber, you’ll go to GGG, right?
It’ll be easier to find new fusion partners with their help.
…We’re all dealing with our own problems. I think he needs to decide on his own path forward.
…
No matter what he decides to do, I won’t stop him. I’m sure your previous fusionist was the same…
…That’s irrelevant. He’s not good enough to fight with me. I don’t need him.
So you won’t fight with him because he’s not strong enough… When you say that out loud, I feel bad for him.
You’re…
Ya know, with the store like this, you can’t help other people from overhearing your conversations. But about what you said earlier, is that really what you believe?
What do you mean?
I knew a conceited individual who said something similar a while ago. You don’t look like the same kind of guy to me.
I’m here to fight against invaders from another world. I’m simply taking the necessary steps to achieve that goal. That’s why I rejected him.
You did reject him, didn’t you…
Hey Falsaber, about your previous partner… If that person was in the same situation as Youta, would you have done the same thing?
…That answer is impossible to know for sure. He’s no longer with us…
…
[Japan, Park]
So much has changed in just one day…
I’m sorry for getting you involved, Saji…
It’s not your fault. Well, I can’t say I’m entirely surprised. More importantly, you seem to be having a harder time than me.
…Are you two going to GGG?
I have to go. I can’t cause Mom any more trouble. I’ll do my best there. Youta, you have to come with me!
Me too?
Because you said you’d protect me.
Falsaber told me I can’t protect anyone. For a moment, I thought I was a chosen one like in some sort of anime. But now I realize reality is cruel.
Youta…
You don’t want to give up, do you?
I…
To be denied a role you thought you were given… I don’t know what that feels like, but there are still things you can change.
Change?
Yes. Change yourself so that you can do what you want to do, no matter how embarrassing it might be. Just like him…
Who’re you talking about?
My…friend. I don’t know where he is now though. Youta, you’ll find a path to build your future for yourself.
The path to build my own future…
…
[Explosion]
!? W-what the heck!?
Everyone, evacuate immediately! Kikaijus are attacking!
You mean Dr. Hell’s Kikaijus? Why are they in this town!?
(Will this town be a battlefield once again? If that happens…)
Youta…
…What are you so worried about? Where did that carefree attitude of yours go?
Even I get worried at times like these!
It’s fine. Just act like your normal self.
I’ll settle this right away.
Huh?
[Youta runs off]
Youta, where are you going!?
[Japan, Town]
That’s right… It’s not like me to hesitate, Dad… For me, the path to build my future has to be…
Chapter 2: Determination! The Inherited Will
Give yourself up, Koji Kabuto! We know you’re in this town!
What? A severed head is talking!? The heck is that…
Count Brocken! He must be behind this!
They’ve gone through the trouble of following us all the way out here.
Everyone, stand back! I’ll take care of them!
Heh. How brave. How typical of GGG’s hero. Can’t say I’m a fan. But there’s no need to worry about us.
!? What’s this reaction…?
Cargo bay, open! Commencing descent! Sayaka, escort the Mazin.
(Tsubasa Yuuki. Mazinkaiser SKL. CV: Saori Hayami)
Owww. Please lower us more gently, Captain Yuuki.
I see. Looks like you’re well prepared.
With all these hooligans running around, there’s no way anyone would be stupid enough to travel unarmed, right? And here comes the Pilder. Koji, don’t hesitate!
Leave it to me! I wasn’t trained every day by Kikunosuke for nothing!
That’s the Hover Pilder! So then he’s…
Yes. That boy is Koji Kabuto. He’s a freeloader at the Kurogane Inn and the grandson of Juzo Kabuto, the authority of Photon Energy! And he’s also…
PILDEEEEEEERRRRR! OOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNN!
Super Robot Wars BX - Kanjite Knight
The pilot of Mazinger Z, Japan’s proudest Super Robot!
Now we’re on equal footing! From here on, it’s time for Mazinger Z!
My GaoGaiGar will help you take them on!
An iron castle and an iron giant… A truly spectacular sight…
Captain Yuuki, I’ll support them! Have the cargo ship retreat!
Roger!
How convenient for all of Dr. Hell’s enemies to gather in one place! I can finish you all off at once!
Our opponent is Count Brocken! Don’t think this’ll be easy! Both of you, don’t let your guard down!
As long as you’re not destroyed, I can do some repairs with my Venus! Fight with all your might!
That was my intention from the start! I’m counting on you, Sayaka!
New units!
[Mazinger Z]
The quintessential Super Robot. It’s bulky, has strong attacks, and can snipe from afar with a 7 range Photon Power Beam finisher. Watch that EN usage, as Z here can and will drain itself dry. Its unique feature is the Rust Hurricane attack, which inflicts Armor Down onto the enemy it hits. As you’d expect, it lowers the enemy’s armor until the next turn. Like most robots, it’ll get much better over the course of the game.
[Venus A]
Weak in combat, but it can repair units. It’ll do some damage for the next few chapters, but its primary role will be to heal units.
Well, just march everyone to the south-west for now. Contrary to what Guy said, this will be easy. The Talos are nothing but pebbles who’ll barely hurt GaoGaiGar and Mazinger.
At the start of turn two…
Their attacks are weaker than I expected… Maybe they weren’t expecting to fight Mazinger?
Heh. You think we didn’t expect this? I’m not the kind of person who wouldn’t anticipate something like this!
That’s…
The Flying Fortress Ghoul! That thing has insane firepower!
If you know that already, then let’s get started. I’ll show you its firepower right now!
[Brocken moves into the Ghoul]
This Ghoul is equipped with the gigantic bombardment beast Groizer X10!
!! Grozier almost destroyed Atami once before!
With this, I’ll turn all of Dr. Hell’s obstacles into ashes!
You look like you’re in a good mood. But have you forgotten? There’s a suggestion within you that won’t let you kill me.
Indeed. Since you’re the one who revived us, you are the only person besides Dr. Hell who we cannot harm… That hasn’t changed even though you betrayed us. However, my goal is to destroy the city! I can’t say for certain who will or won’t get caught up in the chaos!
He’s using the same logic that Ashura and Pygman used before!
Good grief… It seems Dr. Hell wants me dead no matter what…
[Japan, Town]
He’s confident… I doubt he’s bluffing.
Everyone, get out of here. I’ll deal with Groizer.
You mean to sacrifice yourself to stop it?
(Face is half covered. Name is ???)
!? It’s you…
Let’s go, Falsaber. We’ll stop them together.
(Name and sprite are normal)
…Why are you here, Youta?
I’m sorry, Falsaber. The promise I made with Dad is not something I can just leave to someone else.
Even if your feelings are genuine, what would you do about the reality of your situation? You lack the aptitude…
I’m not going to give up just because of that!
!?
If I can’t fight alongside you at full strength, then I’ll change myself into a man who will overcome it. I promise I’ll fight alongside you until your mission is accomplished!
! Youta, you’re…
So lend me your strength, Falsaber!
…
Now set them all ablaze! Dye the Yokohama sea red, Groizer!
Oww! W-what!? The heck was that!?
That attack!
I’ve had enough of you messing up our town, you old dullahan!
Perfect timing!
Count! Groizer’s launch hatch was destroyed! At this rate…
(Iron Cross Soldier. Mazinger. CV: ???)
Curses! Close the bulkhead! Stop the secondary explosion!
Youta… There’s no turning back now. Are you sure about this?
Once I make a promise, I never break it. That’s my code.
…Well said!
(Don’t ever break your promise… Especially your promise with her…)
Haaaa… Haaaa… I was left behind…
Youta is piloting that mech…
Seriously… For everyone to come here now… Not much we can do now. Let’s just spectate from here and watch him fulfill his promise to his father.
The promise to his father…
Youta! Falsaber! Lend us your power for this fight!
Okay…!
Curse you. How dare you thwart my plans… But you just have one more mech! That alone won’t change the course of the battle!
We can tell you’re panicking from here, Count Brocken!
Don’t think battles can be won by numbers alone!
Let’s do it, Youta! With our hearts combined, I will fight to the end!
Yeah! Let’s kick that old fart out of our town, Falsaber!
Falsaber’s here now which will make this easy stage even easier. Just smack them down.
Good luck! Youta! Falsaber!
Really now, cheering for us instead of evacuating…
All the more reason why we can’t lose here. There are people we need to protect behind us.
That’s right! I know I’m not strong enough, but I’d like your support, Falsaber!
Because of my mistake in the last battle, the Jet Scrander was destroyed… However, I’m still invincible! Mazinger Z, shatter them in a single blow!
Venus A, you’re the robot that inherited the soul of Aphrodite A! No matter who our opponent is, I’ll fight them to the end with Venus!
Here’s the first boss of the game, Count Brocken’s Ghoul. Keep your health up with defensive spirits and Venus’ healing. It’ll go down easy enough with a few attacks.
The people we need to protect are behind us! We won’t let you touch them!
I thought you were just a brat, so I was going to ignore you. I change my mind! I still have this Ghoul! Even without Groizer, I can easily reduce this town to ashes!
Don’t you realize people still live in this town? Take that ship of yours back to your hideout!
Serves you right! Now that you’ve lost your Scrander, you’re nothing more than an insect crawling around on the ground! Just be quiet and let this Ghoul bomb you to pieces!
Fly around as much as you like! Even if I can’t fly, Mazinger is invincible! I’ll knock you out of the sky before you know it!
Hmph. The Photon Power Lab built a new robot! I’ll destroy it like the piece of junk that sank with the Saluud!
Unlike Aphrodite, Venus A was built for combat from the start! I won’t lose to any Kikaiju or the Ghoul!
Too bad your plan didn’t work out! I have friends I can rely on! We won’t succumb to your despicable tactics!
Zip it! I’ll give your head and that lion to Dr. Hell as a souvenir!
And down he goes.
Count! The Ghoul can’t take much more of this!
Damn you! I’ll just have to use the Ghoul and ram them myself!
Please, don’t rush to your death.
(Face half covered, name is ???)
!? It’s you!
There’s still more you can do for Dr. Hell, isn’t there?
Mmmm…
Hehe. They got away. Don’t blame them since we foiled their plans.
Don’t count your chickens. He was prepared to kill himself if it meant killing us.
A-are you serious?
He may look silly, but in terms of spirit, he’s way more determined than anyone here. Don’t ever let your guard down.
I don’t spot any more enemies. It looks like we drove them off.
Ha. Haha… I’m so exhausted I can barely move…
That’s your second fight, right? I’m impressed. I thought you were just someone acting impulsively all by yourself. Isn’t that right, Koji?
I agree… You’ve got a better head than I did back then.
Are you sure about this, Falsaber? You fused with Youta again…
Well, I decided to believe in him. Youta, I promise you that I will fight with you until I complete my mission.
So you can be nice. Looking forward to it, Falsaber.
All’s well that ends well. Though the way Brocken just retreated was a bit out of character.
Apparently he got a visitor. Someone who seems to have narrowly escaped death…
[Bardos Island, Dr. Hell’s Lair]
I never thought you’d survive after being caught up in the Saluud’s explosion. Well, Ashura?
I have no excuses. Please punish me however you wish.
Are you sane!?
No matter the reason, the fact remains that I disobeyed a direct order from Dr. Hell, the man who brought me back to life.
If you harbor such loyalty, why did you vanish?
How could I show my face to Dr. Hell without having defeated Mazinger Z?
But I have returned to Dr. Hell’s presence regardless!
Dr. Hell! If you’ll send me to hell once again, I, Ashura, will gladly accept it!
…What are you blathering about, Ashura? Just hurry up and resume commanding the Ashura Corps.
Huh? B-but I…
If you’re so concerned about breaking orders during that previous battle, I’ll let it slide since you saved Brocken.
Dr. Hell…
The path you should walk is not to hell, but the one we create to conquer the world. Above all, I cannot afford to lose your loyalty here.
!? T-those words…are a joy greater than living itself… Once again, I pledge my eternal loyalty to you!
(I get it now, Dr. Hell… You sent Brocken there to give Ashura a reason to return.)
You’ll continue to work for me, Ashura. At least until the day I achieve my wish…
[Japan, Town]
I see. You decided to go, haven’t you?
Yup. Along with Youta! I don’t really know about what’ll happen about school, but the guys at GGG will sort everything out!
Thank you for everything, Saji.
I didn’t do anything.
No, it’s thanks to you that I was able to get over it. I’d like to meet your friend someday too.
Haha. That’ll be quite difficult.
I’ll take responsibility for taking these kids to GGG. You’re welcome to…
It’s nice to meet you. You’re Lieutenant Yuuki of the WSO, right?
Um, excuse me. It’s nice to meet you too, Mrs. Hiiragi. I’m “Captain” Yuuki of the WSO.
Sorry, I got your rank wrong.
Mom, I’m sorry. We’re…
Mom, you’ve been so kind to me up to now…
Don’t you worry about little ol’ me. I’ll fix this store up and get it back in business. When you’re done, come back here. Both of you.
!? Ok! Ok…!
I’m counting on you, Falsaber.
Yes. I will return your family safely. I will… I have to…
Now’s a great time to leave. How about a farewell gift for you kids. Hey, Cross?
I’m here, Madame.
(Cross. Mazinger. CV: Tesshō Genda)
Waaah!?
Your face reminds me of…Frankenstein?
Not even close! Where’d he come from!?
It’ll be easier to imagine your movements if you get proper training, right? Cross here will train you.
So you’re gifting us a man?
I feel sorry for you. When you train with Cross, no matter how many lives you have, it’s never enough…
Why are you talking like you’re not included? You’re going with them too.
Excuse me?
I see what’s happening. A bit ago, a partnership was formed between the Photon Power Lab and GGG.
So Mazinger and Venus are being sent to us for training.
That’s too sudden…
Heh. Are you scared of going to a place you know nothing about?
!? I’m not afraid of anything! Whether it’s to GGG or the ends of the universe, I’ll go anywhere!
(It’s so easy getting him on board…)
Looks like things are getting livelier… Yuu, are you alright? Um…
…
Sorry, but I’m not going to GGG.
Huh? You’re not coming with us?
After seeing Youta’s determination, I decided what I need to do. I’m going to New York.
[Azadistan, Office]
I’ve read the report. Were you able to come to an agreement with the other party?
(Marina Ismail. Gundam 00. CV: Ayumi Tsunematsu)
The connections pulled through. He was pretty hesitant at first, but we managed to come to an agreement. He’ll be coming down to Earth for another matter in two days. We’re to meet him in New York.
(Shirin Bakhtiar. Gundam 00. CV: Michiko Neya)
Thank you, Shirin. Well then, let’s go meet Commander Aaron Simmons, the commander of the Federation’s Luna Base.