All language subtitles for Megazone 23 OVA episode 4

Previously, our ancestors engulfed and destroyed our mother Earth in the fires of a foolish war.

To atone for this original sin,

humanity was forced to wander the vastness of space for several centuries.

However, Earth was resurrected by the almighty System,

who gave us this Eden as a place for us to live in upon our return from space.

This Eden is, in some ways,
a training ground for mankind.

The System guides us so that we will never again repeat our folly.

The time of liberation is near.

But be mindful, citizens of Eden.

There is no liberation of Earth for those among you...

who would be led astray by the ghosts of humanity's past.

It is my fervent wish that all citizens of Eden will be freed to roam Earth's verdure.

This should erase the doubts that the citizens may have had, Bishop Won Dai.

Do not try to console me. Have a look.

A section of the city network has left my control and has begun operating on its own.

Eden is in the process of losing its balance.

But if we finish removing the seditious elements beginning with Orange,

then should not the restoration of Eden's balance be a simple matter?

If we do not sever the root of what creates seditious elements,

we will only be making way for a second and third Orange.

Their suppression is of the utmost urgency.

Yes, Sir. Orange's head operator, Sion, is already gone.

It is likely only a matter of time.

The only thing that concerns me is that due to Sion, E=X has lost control of the EVE program.

There is no need for worry.

EVE is nothing compared to our new project.

New project?

Beginning with Microware, a number of enterprises appear to be merging with Orange's network.

In the past thirteen hours, we have lost thirty-two percent of our network.

An admirable feat, Drakeman.

Employ as much of the net as possible and observe Orange.

Miura, we'll be moving Garland's simulation level to phase two.

We are going to have the operators who have cyber plugs master the battle simulation.

This is your top priority item.

Director Yacob, I wonder why you're in such a hurry?

This is dangerous.

E=X's network status has been restored to seventy-two percent.

Multiple accesses are being made from those who are assisting Orange.

Contact with operator Sion is still severed.

Damn Sion for being consumed with EVE.

We have a system down within our sights and this is the predicament we're in.

It appears as though Sion planned to make himself 7G's operator, Chairman Drakeman.

It's a sad story to think that we entrusted the fate of Orange to such a dreamer.

We found this among the data Sion collected from E=X.

Heaven?

What is this?

We believe that it's an E=X project name.

Or perhaps, it is somehow related to Bishop Won Dai.

— To Won Dai?
— Yes.

Ever since his speech this morning, we've been detecting strange activity in E=X's network.

Won Dai... Why does that man have this kind of power?

I've heard it said that he's a Megazone survivor.

Ridiculous. How many hundreds of years ago do you think that was?

Or maybe he's just an illusion that the System has created like EVE.

This activity... Could this activity be related to Heaven somehow?

If we destroy E=X's network and cause a system down, Eden will belong to Orange.

We can no longer turn back!

To all citizens, this is the E=X Office of Net Maintenance.

Currently, martial law has been issued in Eden City for all areas.

We request that all citizens curb their outings.

This is a necessary measure to assure the safety of all citizens...

It's been like this ever since this morning.

The Cycle Centre shut down too.

during the temporary difficulties of the city network.

The Cycle Centre shut down too.
during the temporary difficulties of the city network.

It's all the fault of Sion and the rest.
during the temporary difficulties of the city network.

Doesn't look like Eiji is coming.
during the temporary difficulties of the city network.

Martial law is scheduled to be lifted within 48 hours.
Doesn't look like Eiji is coming.

I wonder what everyone else is doing?

Please follow instructions from E=X and remain calm. I repeat...

It's no use. It's been acting funny recently.

I may be able to access Eiji.

That has to be impossible.

— What's that?
— It's a disk Eiji gave me.

Whoa, Eiji.

Hi, thanks for accessing.

But I'm out right now.

So leave a message or send me one. Later.

Eiji must be busy with E=X, I bet.

Cheer up.

Anyway, we should probably stay here until Eiji comes back.

Let's watch Eve's live show.

The current state of martial law is the result of abuse of the network due to E=X's monopoly.

What's this?

The current state of martial law is the result of abuse of the network due to E=X's monopoly.

To everyone of Eden City: we, Orange, have initiated...

Just like I thought.

The plan Sion was talking about.

a revolutionary operation in order to bring this city a new network.

Orange is making its move.

Our hyper-net operation will surpass E=X...

These are the six that have cleared level two.

They are pushing things pretty hard.

That's fine. The elite have duties they must fulfil.

It's the fate of those chosen by the System.

Any news of Eiji and the Garland?

This is the area we believe Eiji has infiltrated.

A shelter city of the former Great War.

Why has Eiji made his way to the EVE System?

Sion tried to use Eiji to awaken the EVE System and to bring about a system down.

That is because EVE is the only unit directly connected to the System.

But we have already blocked the circuits that link EVE and the System.

That's correct. We will not let the likes of Orange do as they please with Eden.

Have them find Eiji and the Garland as soon as possible.

Then, we will smash Orange in one fell blow.

Miura, how is the machine?

Well... It's a weapon from over a thousand years ago,

and there are still many things about it that we do not know.

Fascinating, just watch.
I'll use it, the real Garland.

Use?

However, even I pray that I do not have to use it.

It's no use.

I can't access the system from here.

Isn't this terminal directly connected to the System?

Eden has a powerful network I have no knowledge of.

The E=X network is obstructing your access?

I don't know. Let's i some more.

Wait a minute, just because I'm the operator of 7G, what can I do?

We'll have to go to Bahamut.
We may find out something there.

Baha... What is that?

Eiji, we should hurry up and go.

Orange's network is repeatedly dispersing and expanding.

Ascertain the point which constitutes Orange's base of operations.

Yes, Sir.

Miura, have a Garland unit assembled by tomorrow morning.

It will take two more days to sync the cyber system. Any sooner, and...

We cannot wait. Adjust them during actual combat.

— But...
— Director Yacob, we've found the Garland.

Sending image.

Eiji?

There is one other on the vehicle.

Enlarge it.

Eve!

Impossible.

Eiji Takanaka, halt immediately.

If you resist, we will attack.

They're armed!

Run!

Damn! I'm an E=X too!

I repeat. We will attack if you do not halt.

Eve, hang on tight!

So, the core of the EVE unit was the real Eve's brain.

And the person chosen to be the operator of 7G is Eiji?

— Execute them.
— But, Sir...

Can't you hear me?

I do not care if you kill them. Do not let them get away!

Roger.

That is Bishop Won's... no, the System's will.

They're serious!

All right, I'll fight them in G form!

No! This isn't a game. Are you going to commit murder?

What would you have me do?

Not good!

It's a dead end!

It's all right. That door will open.

It moved!

Open up...

Faster!

Ryo, still no contact from Eiji?

Ryo?

I'm sorry, Lisa.

I just can't sit still.

It's E=X.

The scooter there, halt.

Haven't you heard that martial law is in effect,
and that you shouldn't be out?

Where were you planning on going?

Show me your ID card.

Stop!

There she goes.

I need to hide somewhere.

There.

— How impolite.
— You're...

It's been a while, Ryo.

Ryo, glad you made it.

Sion, those wounds!

Eiji got me.

Eiji did this? Where has Eiji gone?

He is more than the man I thought he was.

This is what I got for trying to test him.

And what about Eiji?

You're a good girl, Ryo.

Don't worry, he's gone to meet the real Eve as the operator of 7G.

Eiji...

I had no idea there was this space below Eden.

The System built Eden City just above here.

What was it being used for?

The people who were programming the System until the very end were living here.

Then, are you...

Yes, the last one of them.

I slept as I dreamt of Earth's resurrection and the return of humanity.

But Megazone's operator of 7G did not awaken me.

Why?

I don't know.

But if we go to Bahamut,
we may find something out.

What is Bahamut?

The gigantic computer that administrated Megazone.

It returned to Earth with the operator of 7G.

We're going to exit Eden?

Yes, the door should be just above here. Are you afraid?

I've never thought about it.

It's the first time for me too.
Earth's rejuvenated nature, I'm looking forward to it.

The System revived Earth.

I learned about it at Cycle until I got sick of it.

We're here.

What is this?

Is this the rejuvenated environment?

This isn't how it's supposed to be.

Look, Eiji.

I can't believe this disgusting system supported our living.

To maintain an enclosed environment, the city is expanding on its own.

Look, it's still trying to stretch into the forest.

Eden City has lost its balance and is screaming.

This is what Sion was trying to tell me.

The Orange network's expansion is still halted.

Damn E=X. Not surprising that they've responded so quickly.

E=X's retaliation is yet to come.

Yacob will make his next move.

Is it going to be war?

In either case, it means that we've been abandoned by Orange.

Yeah.

But Project Heaven concerns me.

Sion?

Thank you.

Are you okay already?

You're very kind.

You would worry about a man who tried to kill you?

Sion, what's going to happen to this town?

I don't know. Just that Eiji and Eve hold a very large key.

Dominique, haven't you been able to get inside E=X's data banks yet?

Not possible. The protection has been increased.

Any further, and we'll be the ones in danger.

If we could just get inside the E=X system lab...

Sion!

A disk I received from Eiji.

It's connected to Eiji's personal terminal at E=X.

If we use this software, we might be able to crack E=X's protection.

It's worth trying.

True, and we might be able to solve the mystery of Heaven.

The next target will be moving at an even faster rate and will counterattack.

— This is for your...
— Forget it.

Just start it.

How is it? Can we use them?

For a makeshift force,
it's more than adequate.

This interface is absolutely amazing.

Cyber plugs.

It can't be helped.

And they were the ones to request it.

Hard On more than served its purpose then.

As you can see.

Enough playing around! Hurry up and let me ride the real thing.

Fine, digital kids.

This is Bahamut.

The people of Megazone landed on Earth in this capsule.

Our ancestors?

Looks like we can get in from here.

It's been left like this for hundreds of years, right? Maybe it's broken.

Amazing!

I am the maintenance system for Megazone 23, Bahamut 1021.

Confirming the creator's life data.

There is a need for a program check on Earth's revitalisation system. The data, please.

The program is functioning properly.

That can't be. Then, why won't you release nature to the people?

That is the will of the System.

Then, are you saying that Megazone operator of 7G did not contact the System?

The memory associated with the operator of 7G has been deleted.

Impossible. That can't be.

Hey, what happened to Shogo? Where did Shogo Yahagi go?

Shogo Yahagi?

Is that the name of the operator of 7G that led the Megazone to Earth?

He was supposed to have awakened me.

A long, long time ago.

But he's disappeared.
Bahamut won't answer me either.

Eve...

I've been waiting for you, the new operator of 7G.

There is one piece of memory left regarding Shogo.

Please go to that room.

A replica made on Megazone.

Shogo fought with this?

This is horrible. It's not just old...

It works!

It's a data unit.

It responded to your life data.

Humanity's return to Earth is still horribly incomplete.

That's what created apprehension in the System towards people,

and led to the creation of that unstable Eden.

But why did Shogo disappear?

I remember very well about Shogo.

The Eve on Bahamut sent me the data on him.

And I waited. Inside a dream, I waited for so long.

In other words, I'm just a replacement for Shogo Yahagi.

Eiji...

Let's go back to Eden, Eve.

We have to contact the System.

Otherwise, people will continue to hurt each other in that twisted city.

It's okay if I'm just a replacement.

I want you to watch how far I can go with the Garland.

Sure!

That town is where my friends and Ryo are.

Is it time?

That's right. Eiji is coming, with Eve.

My apologies.

I will need to control Project Heaven.

Yes, Sir.

The time has come.

The operation begins in twenty minutes.

We're counting on you, Bud.

It's going to be war, the ultimate game.

This is no game. It's a real fight that can't be undone.

We're going to be killing each other.

Anyway, Bud, we're going to build our formation with you at the core.

The data we got when Sion fought E=X's Garland should prove useful.

All right, I'm good to go whenever! This feels great.

Is the Hargan unit all right?

The program is flawless.

We should do just fine, even without Sion.

No matter what Heaven is, it will all be over if we bring E=X down.

Hang on, Eden. I'm going to destroy you now.

What's this?

Unidentified activity in District D-47.

Machine soldiers! Orange is making its move!

Garland squad, launch all units.

If we do this, the entire city will become a battlefield.

That's right. This is war.

Orange and E=X have finally resorted to armed conflict.

That can't be!

We can't be screwing around with Project Heaven.

Damn! Be quiet! They're coming, Sion.

What?

Launch Eden into space?

Then Orange's plans become completely meaningless.

Damn! What's going to happen to Eden, then?

We're going to Orange.

To Drakeman's?

All of E=X's activities up until now have just been to buy time for Heaven.

As things stand, Won will have his way.

We have to seize Orange's net before that happens.

Get ready. We leave immediately.

What are you going to do, Sion?

Things are finally getting interesting, thanks to this disk.

I think Eiji has left Eden along with Eve.

Eiji will come back.

Ryo...

I believe in him.

You're a good person, Ryo.

Be careful, Sion.

I will.

Ryo, Eiji will come back!
That's what I'm waiting for too.

About to enter Orange's network.

Combat has started in District E-43!

If the fighting continues to spread, there will be civilian casualties!

Instruct the citizens to remain in their residences.

We are, but...

Defend C area at all costs.

We can avoid this fight!

If you are afraid, perhaps you should run away also.

That's not...

Above!

I'm going to destroy you!

This is even easier than Hard On!

E=X's defensive perimeter is falling back.

Forty percent of the network is under Orange's control.

It's only a matter of time before E=X falls.

Belger Company, who were maintaining neutrality, have contacted us.

It seems they now understand that we're serious.

Entering E=X's network. I'm smashing the tower in one shot!

Roger!

Our warriors are doing well.

Yes, but their fatigue is increasing due to the extreme state of stimulation.

If this state continues for too long...

No need to worry.

When they enter the central block, lock their cyber modes.

But if we do that, we won't be able to control them from here.

They are the great resistance. They no longer need our help.

After all, they have no real ties with Orange.

Then...

Don't worry.

We'll just say they were with Sion,
and that should take care of everything.

Orange units have penetrated Area C!

That's E=X Tower's final defence perimeter.

Garland unit, 2nd squad, 3rd squad, form up in Area C, 4th District!

Flagger units, support the Garlands!

To all of E=X. There is no need to be disconcerted.

We are the elite chosen by the System.

You have all held up very well to this point.

I cannot tolerate turning Eden into a battlefield.

However, if we do not completely wipe out the net-jackers,

there is no possibility of restoring Eden's order.

I need all of you to do your best. That is all.

Please be careful when you fire your main gun.

There are still a lot of things we don't know about.

After all, it is a weapon from over a thousand years ago.

Launching.

E=X's defence is stiffening. We can't get through!

The pilots' fatigue is at its limit.

It doesn't matter! There is nothing else, but to go forward!

Unidentified intruders on D Floor! I cannot determine a number, but they are armed!

Is it E=X? Call Fargot. He should be able to block them on G Floor!

Do not let them get up here!

I'll take that.

You bastards!

Sion! You're alive?

It has been a while, Mr. Drakeman.

You would point your guns at us? What is the meaning of this?

Have you betrayed us?

Stop the Hargans.

Any more bloodshed is meaningless if Project Heaven activates.

It's too late, Sion.

Their cyber modes have been locked already.

What?

We cannot stop them.

Figures the E=X Tower's defences are solid.

E=X is withdrawing.

— It's our chance! Charge in!
— Wait!

We'll be smashing Orange's base of operations.

Orange's Hargans are retreating.

Director Yacob's squad is moving on to Area D.

— What an incredible display of destructive force.
— The town got blown away.

This is the will of the System?

Turn the cyber system off! They're human beings!

Impossible. If we turned it off now, we'd tear apart their nerves!

As long as their cyber modes are locked, all they can do is repeat their suicidal charges!

This is no time to be worrying about them.

E=X's Garland squads are approaching.

We have to escape.
We're abandoning this place.

You can run wherever you want!

What are you going to do?

This is...

Project Heaven.

Use as much of the network as possible to give the citizens the data on Heaven.

Ask the various corporations and businesses for assistance also.

If I could just beat him!

Damn, if I could just...

Fool.

Receive your purification.

What?

Stop the fighting!

Traitor!

Director Yacob, there is data called Heaven being passed...

through the city lines from Orange's network.

What did you say?

There are various city businesses making inquiries regarding this.

Is this data true, leader Yacob?

Damn you!

Bud!

Why are you here?

It's you, Eiji.

Looks like it's game over for me before you again.

You said you were going to change this town,

but you can't do anything if you're dead! Bud!

I don't really know,
but against this giant town,

I wanted to show my strength to the System.

Bud!

Bud...

I want you to explain what this is about, Director Yacob!

Is it true that Project Heaven is real?

This is not something we can permit, even if we are talking about E=X!

Halt this foolish plan immediately!

This is all the determination of the System,

and as such, the System core is already moving to execute Heaven.

What have you done?

— Unbelievable!
— Why would you...

Do you not understand?

The System has judged that you are unworthy to live on Earth.

It is only natural that those of you who are nothing...

but a detriment to the preservation of Earth's environment be disposed into space.

— You can't be sane!
— I'll resist!

I will, also!

No one can stop Heaven.

Soon, Eden will be departing for its journey into space.

Eden's fate will be determined by the System, just as it always has. That is all there is to it.

Where are you going, Miura?

I need to show the citizens an escape route out of the city.

Who ordered you to do that?

I have not lost faith in humanity as much as you have!

The people are rejecting the guidance of the System!

Stop this meaningless fighting...

That is unfortunate, Miura.

You must be Sion.

I've been waiting for your and Eiji's return.

I know it's sudden, but I would like you to go with us to the core of the System.

To stop Heaven, we want your help.

Yes, let's hurry.

There is a path only the creator can use to get to the System core.

We will destroy the circuits the System network is connected to.

That should stop Project Heaven.

Fine. Eiji and I will distract E=X.

Eve, be careful.

Eiji, Shogo is with you.

I'm returning to the command centre, so please take care of Yacob.

I hate places like this.

This isn't the time for saying stuff like that.

There should be a door to the core of the System soon.

Areas 17, 18 and 20 are linked.

Over eighty percent of the city's net is ours.

That's just the surface.

This isn't enough to stop Project Heaven.

E=X Garland squad headed this way.

They're here!

— Send over the Hargan unit!
— There's no time!

Hurry them up!

You've caused a lot of trouble.

But it's all for naught.

Follow the guidance of the System.

Die, Sion!

Yacob!

Looks like it's going to be you and me settling this.

It's you, Eiji. You disappoint me.

Eve, I just want to say thanks.

You should get as far away as possible while you can.

Be careful.

Let's go.

— This is the centre of the network!
— It's amazing!

Damn! I can't even touch him!

I'll show you the real Garland's power!

Damn it! Am I not even good enough to be Shogo's replacement?

There is a large flow of energy outside of Eden!

Heaven... We're too late!

— Any contact from Eve and the rest?
— Not yet.

Finished! Let's pull out.

Looks like Heaven is activating.

Project Heaven! Has it initiated?

You were too late, traitors.
The System has accepted Heaven.

This Eden... Humanity will journey into space once again.

Ludicrous. Project Heaven has stopped?

We've destroyed your precious network.

You've done something you should not have.

What's going on?

This will be the end of Eden.

Sion!

This isn't Project Heaven!

Something is about to happen in the System core!

E=X is...

Is that what the System looks like?

To all citizens of Eden City, I am Eve.

I am communicating from the System core.

Eden City is in danger.

Won Dai plans to use ADAM, Earth's defence system on the Moon, to destroy Eden.

Even I may not be able to stop it now.

Everyone, please get away from Eden as quickly as possible.

Eve!

Sion, please take care of the people of Eden.

Eiji, you are the only one who can save Eden.

Eve's inside here!

How can you fight so hard?

I will not accept that a man like you was chosen by Eve!

Shogo, lend me your strength!

I can't run anymore!

I will do this!

This is the end, Eiji.

Yac...

Yacob!

Damn! The drive system is trashed!

Why did it miss?

His power output is dropping!

Eiji, I cannot let you get to Bishop Won.

Stop! Yacob, this fight is meaningless!

This is the end.

Die, Eiji.

Welcome...

to the System core, Eve Tokimatsuri.

Won Dai, this isn't the System or anything else for that matter.

You cannot fool the creator's eye.

The System is an existence which has already surpassed even the creator.

Eve, there is no need for you any more.

That is arrogance.

Look at the fires of that destroyed paradise.

The fires that once destroyed Earth will, once again, envelop the Earth.

That is just the way people are.

The disposal of humanity was the best method for preserving Earth's environment.

What do you mean, disposal?

You mean massacre!

Eiji!

Maybe what you say is true, but I can't let you kill any more people, Won Dai!

I've been waiting, Eiji.

Waiting? Don't make me laugh!

We are the same. We are both children of the System.

You are just a slave of the System.

Step down from that seat. The true operator is Eiji.

It appears as though you still do not know the true form of the System.

The System is no longer an entity that simply exists to preserve and maintain Earth's environment.

Its power expands towards infinity by incorporating the data of people.

You are a child of the System. Now, come here.

Let us lead humanity to a new world.

Eiji, be careful. Won fears you.

Ridiculous. I am one with the System. What do I have to fear?

Eiji possesses life data even more pure than yours.

The misconception about humans should be cleared when the System makes contact with Eiji.

Eden will release humanity.

I'm different from Yacob. I won't submit to you, or to the System.

Eve!

Fool! Know your place, mere operator of 7G.

The System will not accept you.

Damn! This must be what got Shogo too! Now I know...

— Won!
— What?

You killed Shogo!

Shogo, you say?

But Shogo is alive in here!

Eiji Takanaka, I've been waiting for you,
the new operator of 7G.

Won, you...

Eiji, would you remove this annoying cord?

I've lived for too long.

It feels like this is the first time I've ever seen anything with my own eyes.

Where did you get that Garland data unit?

We went to Bahamut. We got it from the old one there.

Bahamut... Megazone...

It's so nostalgic. I had forgotten.

I had been controlled by that twisted System for so long.

Eiji...

Take care of Eden.

Won!

Eve!

Thank you, Eiji. The System will return to normal.

The people of Eden will be freed, and I won't let ADAM kill anyone.

Eve! Aren't you returning to Eden with me?

This is my purpose.

The System is made so that it will accept humans once I, myself, alter the program.

The life data for that is inside me.

That's...

Farewell, Eiji and Shogo!

I will never forget you.

Eiji!

Eve!

I thought I might be able to see you if I came here.

Yeah.

A flightless sparrow flits around town

Spreading rumours about me

Lips of fruit, gaze of sapphire

They say I'm like an angel when I laugh

But you're all being fooled

I'm just an illusion

Though my lashes quiver and my tears are invisible

I want someone to notice

I'm tired of singing about women in love

When I've never even loved anyone

I'm lonely, like an idol captured on the picture tube

Tear apart the lie and embrace my poor heart

The kiss of a rose is the way out of the labyrinth

Find me and pierce through the burning love

You, who were born for me

Chin in my hands, I purse my lips

Someone's going to fall in love again

I play-act knowing that it's a lie

For you to see through it

You wear the mask of happiness, unaffected by the times

Embrace the sorrow hidden in my smile

The scars we see in each other are the courage of the future

I'm right here, teach me the warmth of blood

You, who were chosen for me

I'm lonely, like an idol captured on the picture tube

Tear apart the lie and embrace my poor heart

The kiss of a rose is the way out of the labyrinth

Find me and pierce through the burning love

You, who were born for me

Embrace the sorrow hidden in my smile

The scars we see in each other are the courage of the future

I'm right here, teach me the warmth of blood

You, who were chosen for me

Tear apart the lie and embrace my poor heart

The kiss of a rose is the way out of the labyrinth