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We are Shadow Garden.

Please, don't kill me!

We are Shadow Garden.

We are Shadow Garden.

We are shadow garden We are shadow garden

See you next time.

Bye.

Only one.

So, tell me how it went with Princess Alexia.

Hmm?

There's nothing more to tell. We broke up and that was that. You didn't even

make out with her?

Nope, not once.

Ugh, what a waste!

You are a lost cause.

Fine, since you're such a wimp, I know a place of business that can help you. A

place of business? What are you- Not that kind of place! I'm talking about

Mitsugoshi, the one everyone's talking about!

They sell all kinds of stuff no one's ever seen before!

They have this thing called chocolate, it's tasty as hell! Oh, I get it. You're

saying we use that to get girls to... Sid!

Come on, Sid!

Let's go there!

Please let's go, Sid!

If you really want, then we'll go.

I mean, I am curious about what this world calls chocolate.

First, take a look at this.

Is that an artifact?

It looks to me like it's in fairly good condition.

After the incident the other day, we confiscated it from a facility belonging

to an organization that calls themselves the Cult of Diablos.

But we know nothing about it.

So, Miss Sherry Barnett, as you are the most brilliant mind in the kingdom, will

you please decipher this artifact for us?

Still only a student? Are you sure you want me?

No other researcher in this field is better than you.

And rumors of your brilliance have spread all over town, Sherry.

It's a good opportunity.

You should take it, dear.

Father? A day will come when you will travel the world with your research.

Speaking as assistant principal of the Midgar Academy of Science, I think it's

a good idea.

But I... Have faith in yourself.

I believe in you.

All right, yes.

To be on the safe side, I will assign the Crimson Order to keep watch over

you. Crimson Order?

Is that the new order of knights you recently established, Iris?

They are a small order as of yet, but they are knights I can trust.

You can count on us.

Iris, I want to be of service too.

Alexia, but...

I have to know everything.

What is it that they're after? Who are they, really?

Very well, then.

But promise me you'll stay out of danger. Thank you so much, Iris.

I won't let you down.

Jeez, these crowds are insane.

Current wait time to get inside to Mitsugoshi is 80 minutes.

She said it's going to be 80 minutes.

So, what do you think we should do?

I think we can still make it back to the dorms before curfew.

But there are all those rumors about a killer going around after dark

butchering people.

Wait, did you say killer?

Poe, you're stupid.

Besides, we have three dark knights on our team.

Oh yeah, good point.

So, about that killer.

Fancy architecture that's modern somehow.

Reminds me of my past life.

Everyone in line is in the upper class.

I couldn't feel more out of place if I tried.

Hello, sir?

Excuse me, but may I have a moment of your time?

I was hoping you would be interested in taking a survey for us.

Did you mean me?

Yes! We'd really appreciate your feedback.

I'll take a survey!

I will too!

We only need one guest, thank you.

It's just like a department store from my old life.

Chocolate, coffee... I've never seen any of it in this world before. What is the

deal here?

Hey, I thought there was a survey.

We have long awaited your arrival at our establishment.

Gamma? So this is your store?

Yes, sir. I took it upon myself to recreate, in what meager way I could,

part of the wisdom that you have shared with me, my lord.

Oh, sure, I get it. Now that she mentions it, I think I did used to tell

them random things from my old life that I called the Wisdom of the Shadows.

Do you want power?

But it was just little things.

Like, for chocolate, I'd say, if you take bitter beans and throw a ton of

sugar at them, it's delicious once hardened.

Is it our brains?

Is it the difference in our intellect?

It's so good to finally see you again, my lord.

But Gamma here is pretty smart.

I would even say she's the smartest of the Seven Shadows, but... She

has absolutely no athletic ability.

Your reward.

Take it.

Reminds me of the beautiful light of life that saved me from the pain and

despair I once suffered.

I'm not worthy of this honor.

I'll remember this day for the rest of my life.

Great. So, would you say this shop of yours is turning out a decent profit?

Yes. We currently have franchises in major cities in and outside of the

kingdom. And we are using a mail order system to expand to remote regions. And

for the organization, we have approximately one billion zeny at our

immediate disposal.

A billion?

Is that not enough, my lord?

No, uh... She used my knowledge to build all this without me and made a crap ton

of... No, calm down. She did build this giant place for me. I should be happy

with that. But really, if she's made this much money, I mean... And I believe

I know why it is you have honored us with your presence today, my lord.

This is about the incident, is it not?

What? Yes.

The killer who has appeared in the royal capital.

the fools who don darkest black and claim to be shadow garden we are

currently investigating the situation but we have yet to apprehend the

perpetrators but i swear to you that we will put an end to their misdeeds that's

great oh yeah poe and skel were saying something about a killer a killer

i have an idea who it is i'll look

into it incredible you've already arrived at the answer No, I'm sorry.

With your immense wisdom, my lord, I should have expected it.

Step forward!

This is the most recent member to join the Numbers. Her name is Nu.

She hasn't been with us long, but even Lady Alpha acknowledges her skill.

Please use her as you see fit.

Please know it is an honor to serve you, my lord.

I'll call if I need you Oh Yeah, I'd like to buy some

chocolate give me three of your cheapest packages chocolate I Shall procure you

some of our highest quality at a 100% discount a hundred percent. That's like

free sweet. Oh you

gonna make curfew!

It's all Sid's fault, flirting with that survey girl for so long.

I'm sorry, okay?

I gave you chocolate.

Man, can't believe Alexia would go around killing people indiscriminately.

I guess she's finally lost it.

She never made any sense before, but she's a princess. She has it all.

What would make her do these things?

Come on, we're gonna miss curfew.

Poop. I have to go poop.

I can't hold it anymore.

If I don't go right now, it's gonna trip down my leg while I'm running. Oh man,

that is pretty serious.

A choice of honoring the rules or his personal honor.

Just leave me here. Go on without me.

Please, I don't want anyone to see this. But, Sid, wait!

We understand.

We'll never tell anyone that you took a dump outside!

Man to man, you have my word!

I don't give a crap what anyone says. You made the right choice here tonight.

I'll always believe that!

I can't hold it any longer!

Please, just go!

Oh, Sid, we'll never forget your bravery!

Poop outside, Sid! We'll always be your friends!

Go! Just go!

Okay,

then.

Alexia, it doesn't really bother me if you want to be a homicidal maniac.

If that's how you want it, you do you.

But if you're going to claim to be from Shadowgarden, that's a different story.

Sorry, I don't plan on letting it go unpunished.

I've had enough of this. Give it up!

We are Shadowgarden.

That's all you ever say.

Is this really what the so-called Shadow wants?

Huh?

Time to put an end to this.

Oh. I see your friends have arrived.

You would do this to a delicate maiden?

That's not very nice!

we are shadow garden

wait

are you

fool who assumes the name of

shadow garden you will pay for this crime with your life

Tell me.

What is it that you are trying to do?

What do you use all that magical power for?

What are you fighting against?

Stay out of it.

Wait, please.

Come back.

Don't tell me you actually thought you could get away from me Brilliant

Well done Lord shadow to think anyone could apprehend them so quickly

Please let me take it from here.

I will get information from them Don't mess

it up I won't damn it all you're dead

Sadly for you, I am not as forgiving as Lord Shadow.

I've lost contact with our human puppet and two others.

So the killer has gotten himself killed.

What do we do about it, Mr.

Gaunt Knight?

Nothing. We've learned the whereabouts of the item in question.

Retrieving it is our top priority.

I'm glad you're alright.

And you're saying that the killer was not from Shadowgarden, but was from a

different organization that falsely assumed the name?

Yes, that's what Shadow told me.

I met someone from Shadowgarden when I was defending the royal capital from

those multiple simultaneous attacks.

And you said her name was Alpha?

What's wrong, Iris?

Huh?

It's nothing.

The other reports have all confirmed what you've said. They possess an

enormous power in combat.

But I can't learn any more than that.

Shadow told me that he was fighting against the Cult of Diablos.

Then I suppose that is our best lead.

We may discover something once the artifact has been deciphered.

Iris, who do you think is your real enemy?

Shadowgarden or the Cult of Diablos?

Because no one is destroying my kingdom.

Check it out, man. I think that's him. The guy who crapped his pants while

running home. The what?

That was bad luck yesterday, huh?

Yeah, it was really rough, man.

I don't know. I think today's exam is actually going to be a lot worse.

Anyway. Did you bring the crap? I mean the chocolate from yesterday?

Yes, I brought it awesome operation gift giver I can't wait

I have

to talk a little for you Look at scale. I

can't believe you went for an upper-class woman. Nothing less for my

hand-picked natural-born background character

What are you doing talking to my betrothed, buddy? No, I, uh... Come with

me, my friend. I'll let you and me have a little chat.

Fine, but I'm keeping the chocolate.

What? You got a problem with that or something?

No, help me!

Well, I guess we're done here.

Yep.

What happened to Skell will never happen to me.

I've learned all about her, from her friendships to her favorite food. The

times, routes, pace, and numbers of steps she uses to walk to and from

school, as well as her skirt length, the color of her panties, and her bust,

waist, and hip measurements. I am Potato, the ladies' man!

Yahoo! My fair lady!

It's the guy who's been stalking me! No, I haven't! Sid!

What? A stalker? You stupid spudhead!

I guess I'll just give this to the first girl I see.

So this background character event will come to an end.

very much like the one my mother had been researching.

Here.

You can have that chocolate.

I wonder what this is.

Father! Well, it looks like you have some chocolate.

What's chocolate?

It's a high-end confection that's very popular these days.

A boy handed it to me this afternoon.

Oh, really?

He must have meant it as a present for you, don't you think?

It's what we call love at first sight.

Love at first sight?

What are you going to tell him?

I'm sure he's waiting for you to respond in some way.

But... but I'm... I've got... Your research is important, but you also need

to learn how to interact with others, too.

That's an important part of your school life.

Anyway, tell me, how is this going?

I've only just gotten started, so... Yes, of course.

I'm sorry.

I'll call a doctor right away.

I'm fine.

I'll be okay. Don't worry about me.

I had been feeling so much healthier lately, really.

I'm just thankful to have such a loving daughter.

I'm the lucky one.

If you hadn't adopted me when you did, I don't know what I would have done.

Your mother was an excellent researcher, too. She'd be so proud.

You can do this, my love.

Thank you, Father.

You know