Radiant

Monsters called Nemesis bring disaster.

The only ones who can fight these dangerous foes are the sorcerers.

However, the sorcerers are considered tainted beings and feared by most.

What is that bandaged weirdo's deal?

I can't believe he stopped us from capturing those Nemesis.

He might be the one behind the disappearances in town.

What disappearances?

You mean the incidents Mrs. Zeda wrote about in her letter?

Yeah. Several people have gone missing, apparently.

Doc, are you still feeling unwell?

Too much has happened that I wasn't expecting.

Sorry, but I think I'll head back to Artemis.

What?

But what about the job?

I'm just a coward who can't get anything done, anyway.

I'm leaving this town tomorrow, so just let me be.

Is that really what you want?

Yes, it is.

Doc... Hey, Doc...

What?

If you insist on going back, let me ask you this first.

When we were fighting the Echo Nemesis earlier,

I noticed a weird mark on their bodies.

What was that?

Now, listen. All Nemesis have a certain mark on them.

I've been studying them for years, and I still don't know what they mean.

The only thing I know

is that when the mark glows,

it means the Nemesis is being controlled by a sorcerer.

People can control Nemesis?

You could call them the enemies of humanity.

They're called "Domitors."

Domitors...

Welcome back.

So many died today.

I'm sorry.

After fifteen years,

we've finally come this far.

It'll all be over soon, okay?

Soon. All of it.

Overture of Turbulence -Storm-

"Overture of Turbulence."

How long do we have to stay on standby?

I don't know.

But take no action until we receive orders.

Those were Captain Dragunov's directions.

I miss the captain's cooking.

You sure have changed.

Wh-Who cares about that?

More importantly, the leader here, Captain Konrad, uses some shady methods.

Our captain knows that, right?

Yes, I suppose.

In any case, I'm sure the captain has his own ideas on the matter.

We will continue to stand by. Understood?

Yes, sir.

Hear this, everyone!

There was a terrible incident last night during which the theater's roof fell in!

This incident has enraged even our hero, Captain Konrad!

And who caused it? That's right!

Immigrants!

They aren't satisfied with just living in our town as if it were their own!

They're conspiring with sorcerers and infected people

in a scheme to overthrow Rumble Town itself!

How could they?

They must be behind the disappearances, too!

Now...

There are also rumors that the "Lynx Eye," Captain Dragunov,

is visiting this town in secret!

There's a good chance that a large-scale terrorist attack

by the immigrants and sorcerers will happen soon!

Oh, how scary...

What if we have a repeat of what happened fifteen years ago?

Yes! This reminds us of fifteen years ago,

when that horrific cave-in accident occurred in District 13!

We must not allow such a tragedy to happen again!

He's right! Damn those immigrants!

Is taking our jobs not enough for them?!

Run them out! Kick them all out of town!

It appears all is proceeding smoothly.

Very nicely done, Konrad.

What are you talking about?

No need to play dumb.

That was your doing, wasn't it?

You riling the people up so they'll hunt down the sorcerers and immigrants.

From there, it'll just take one tiny spark to set Rumble Town aflame.

The same as fifteen years ago.

What are you talking about?

The sorcerers are just a pretense.

It's the immigrants who are really in your way, right?

That's right! It's because of them that my town grew so filthy!

Those dirty, selfish, unknown quantities—the immigrants!

I will keep this town safe.

You might call me its protective wall.

I must get rid of those who are even more dangerous than the infected.

How very admirable.

Do you think you're this town's king, Konrad?

Dragunov... Just whose side are you on?

I am only doing what I must do as an Inquisitor to protect the citizens!

So immigrants don't count as citizens you must protect?

Of course not!

Just as the infected aren't included!

This town is under your jurisdiction. I won't butt in.

But... I will say this...

You aren't so preoccupied with immigrants

that you're letting Nemesis go free, are you?

Well, Konrad, whose side are you on?

As an Inquisitor, your answer will determine...

Don't be ridiculous.

Do you have some sort of proof?

Nope. Very well, then.

Oh, right... I almost forgot to tell you something important.

General Torque and the Thaumaturges will be arriving in this town tomorrow.

The Thaumaturges? Why?

For the same reason I came here.

That horned sorcerer I've been pursuing...

General Torque is gravely concerned about the danger he poses.

Of course, I'm sure the general will reward your efforts.

If you're doing your job, that is.

This isn't good.

Dragunov is nosing around because he suspects me.

You aren't letting Nemesis go free, are you?

Let them go free?

Certainly not!

But... he is sharp.

And tomorrow, General Torque and the Thaumaturges will be here.

It may be difficult to keep this secret any longer.

Even if I must use a bit of force, just as I did fifteen years ago,

I must advance my plan to its final stages.

I'll use the sorcerers hiding in town now as tinder to create the spark.

Now, let the hunt begin!

The area which housed immigrants and infected people at one time. By the attack of Nemesis, it was artificially separated and sank into the sea of clouds.

Doc!

Doc!

Hey, Doc, are you really going back? Doc!

Darn right I am!

There's that bandaged guy and, if what you said is true,

a Domitor controlling the Nemesis!

I did the best I could,

but I'm done with jobs that involve sorcerers.

But Doc, maybe you should wait until you've recovered to leave.

Even if I were immortal, it wouldn't be enough to keep me alive long in this town.

I'm going home.

You're just gonna leave these people to suffer?

I'm staying!

F-Fine! Have it your way!

But remember what I said!

There's something off about the Inquisitors in this town.

It's as though they're totally ignoring the Nemesis here.

Even if you capture the Nemesis, there's no guarantee you'll get your pay!

But...

All the more reason we can't just ignore this!

More people could be attacked by the Nemesis and end up hurt, like Taj!

That's why I'm staying!

Just how naïve can you be?

I can't deal with this.

Don't blame me if you get in over your head and die!

He really left.

What do we do now, Seth?

Good question...

This day has gotten off to a very tense start.

I'm starving.

Why don't we go back to Taj's house for now?

Y-Yeah! Maybe they'll feed us!

I hope it's meat!

Wh-What happened here?

Hey, Taj! Where did you guys go?

No one's here.

And it looks like there was a fight.

Hey, you two...

You should keep your distance from that house.

What do you mean?