TRIGUN STAMPEDE

Forgive me!

Ha! So that's all for you, executioner.

Y-You monster...

My tears scattered like bits of paper

Scared of the unknowable tomorrow

I lived the same day over and over, back and forth

But a new morning never came

All the reasons to calm down

Are just some moments until the crash

I'm no longer the one that everyone knows

Took off the fragile armor

I don't want to lose any more love

I don't want to lose any more love

There's still no line between today and tomorrow

My waking nightmare doesn't end

And yet I won't lose hope

And yet there's no night that doesn't end

Not here, not here

The authorities have not yet been able to track down

the plant thief terrorizing the region.

Even red plants scheduled for disposal are being taken,

suggesting the culprit behind the spree isn't well-versed in plant technology.

You guys fight over candy or something?

The JuLai government continues its search for the key witnesses.

The man named Vash—

You can take the Sand Steamer from the port up ahead to get to JuLai.

Are we leaving the car behind?

This is where we check out.

What?

We need to return to headquarters. Gotta write up our article.

But...

You're fine with that, right?

Last call for boarding.

All passengers, please complete boarding procedures

and head to the boarding gate.

If you have not yet completed boarding procedures,

please speak to an attendant immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping us on schedule.

I though you guys were buddies.

Please note that this is both a cargo and passenger ship.

No way.

No? How cold.

Thank you for traveling via Sand Steamer today.

I don't understand!

Didn't think you would.

How can we let the Humanoid Typhoon get away?

He's too much trouble.

What kind of monster looks the same for twenty years?

Are you scared?

Say what you will.

We're writing for a tabloid. Nothing worth risking our lives over.

Then it's okay if we're not risking our lives?

You're such a...

Thank you for boarding the Humpback,

bound to cross the Great Sand Ocean.

This ship is one of the largest Sand Steamers on Noman's Land.

Our plant is one of the most powerful in the world,

meaning safety and peace of mind for our passengers.

Our destination is the third city of JuLai on the other side of the Great Sand Ocean.

Please sit back and enjoy the voyage.

What's your endgame?

Huh?

You're following me around.

I'm your babysitter.

You're a spoiled brat who can't even kill bad guys.

You should be thanking me.

You don't get to choose who lives and dies.

Still going on about that?

Let's have tea over there.

Sure.

Don't you have something you want to protect more than anything else, too?

Enough already.

The only reason you've survived this long is because other people died instead.

That's not what I mean, and you know it.

What? I don't get you at all.

All I hear is more talk.

If you can't even wipe your own ass, any point you try to make is...

Run, Needle-noggin!

What gives?

What are you doing here...

#06 Once Upon a Time in Hopeland

Livio?

Everyone! Here's a new friend!

His name is Livio.

Mommy... Daddy...

Oh, here you are.

The name's Nicholas D. Wolfwood.

You're finally smiling, crybaby Livio.

What are you brats doing?!

Stop, Livio! Don't kill him!

Is this the reported location?

Don't move!

Drop your weapon!

What are you doing?! Resist and we'll shoot!

Don't come over here!

Hey! You, too! Drop your weapons!

What are you doing?!

Answer me!

Wh-Wh-Whoa! Watch it!

You trying to get fired in your first year?

I get it.

The repair costs alone would—

I get it. I'll drive safely.

No, you don't. I'm saying to let this go.

I get it.

Fine! Just remember that this is an undercover report.

I get it!

Pull out at the first sign of trouble, you hear?

I get it!

Do you really?

Man, this is just the worst.

You must be Nicholas.

You've passed the selection test.

Congratulations, child of blessing.

Test Subject HL1-06 Chemical Aptitude: S+

In addition to repairing any damage done to your body,

this drug rebuilds and strengthens your cells.

It can heal any wound.

Sounds like a dream, right?

Nico! Nico!

Nico! Nico!

The accelerated growth comes at a price, but...