COD: The First One's Story

Chapter 28: Endgame

Zetsubou No Shima Radio 2

Maxis

The siren has not sounded in many months. I am confused by the changing world around me. I look at my hands, and they are not the hands I remember. The wrinkles, stains, and liver spots that textured my skin have disappeared, as though time itself was unraveling against its natural order. Is this the end, or a new beginning?

The Giant Radio 8

Maxis

In these dark days, I find myself clinging to the belief that there may still be a way to set things right. Though my understanding of the ethereal realm remains limited, I am convinced that the manipulation of the energy fields within all matter is vital to uncovering the dimensional gateway itself. It is my sincerest hope, that somewhere in the realm beyond, our beloved Samantha still lives. I can only pray that Edward will have the courage to fulfill the vow he made all those years ago.

Zetsubou No Shima Radio 3

Maxis

Reality itself is shifting. I find myself reflecting on memories I am no longer sure are my own. Beyond the window, I saw a wasteland stretching as far as the eye could see. I saw a scourge visited upon the Earth. I saw the children, withered before my eyes. That was before, before he came. Samantha has been returned to me once more, as have you Edward, as have you.

Monty and Maxis agreed that the Heroes were the only chance they had at defeating the Apothicons because of everything they had survived already. They made an arrangement to get the Heroes to the Perfect World, and they would bring the souls of their alternate selves to be reincarnated as children, much like Richtofen's young self. They felt the children had an innocence to them. Maxis felt this would appropriately return the favor, and Monty believed the children could help stop the Apothicons. Monty explained many things to Maxis, and he also made ironic toys that he gave to the children.

Zetsubou No Shima Radio 4

Maxis

He explained everything to me. He will explain everything to you. Though his very presence defied logic, defied reason, he told me that he would help. I could not refuse.

Der Eisendrache Cipher 9

Maxis

I have received another toy posted by M.

Maxis used his interdimensional device to reach out to Beta Realm Richtofen, and Monty, Maxis, and Richtofen created a plan to set things right by hopping through the realms. Maxis created portals for Richtofen to use, and Richtofen set out on his journey.

The Giant Radio 9

Maxis

I thank you for your sacrifice, Edward. Your courageous actions have opened new avenues of opportunity. It is my dearest hope that we may one day set things right and prevent these terrible events from ever unfolding.

The Giant Cipher 1

Richtofen

When finished we will return to the house and the infinite.

Zetsubou No Shima Cipher 13

Maxis

Richtofen must understand that using these teleporters to jump between dimensions is both dangerous and imprecise. At any point, the fabric of space-time could collapse if the proper amounts of 115 are not maintained. l am also concerned about the unknown effects of trans-dimensional jumps. l have noticed even with my brief travels that new memories and emotions have flooded my mind, suddenly appearing from nowhere. l am also sure something is happening on a molecular level as well.