Narration starts mentioning that it's the day of the crime to be as indicated by the crime notice, 4pm. It also focuses the camera in front of the Raidark Earth HQ in the Central District of Orient City. The building is a pretty tall skyscraper, something of a symbolic structure and a trademark of the district itself. Barrel reports to Gammei that all the defense measures have been set up, and that personnel is being sent from stations in neighboring districts as well. Gammei is mildly surprised and thanks him, then asks how things are going with you guys and if you've made contact. Barrel answers that he called Huckle about you three and was told that you guys are somewhere where phone signals can't reach.
A quick flashback ensues where Huckle narrates the rest of his conversation with Barrel earlier. He's confirmed that you guys are safe, but he hasn't gotten any details as to where you specifically are which means he can't direct Barrel there either. But when you guys got in touch with him, you guys got some separate instructions, so you should be able to make it for the attack on Raidark. That's all he can say on the matter, so if they need more people Huckle suggests they ask other places for help.
Back to the present, Barrel says he looked into some transmitted battle logs and found a video of you guys in a fight not too long ago. When he watched it he noticed that it seemed to be in space and that you guys were fighting Captain Tronesion. Gammei is shocked to hear that and wonders how that even happened. He starts thinking out loud about the details of you guys being in space, being out of phone range, and not having a definite location to your position, then theorizes you guys went to space to fight Suhail. Then he wonders if this was voluntary as he puts his hand on his forehead to think so more.
Gammei eventually dismisses that point and says Suhail would never let some amateur broadcast his location in the galaxy. He realizes this would mean that he grabbed you guys by force, but he isn't sure why Suhail would then let you guys have your freedom. Gammei sighs about not getting it and how there's too many unknowns as he wonders what Huckle is hiding before calling him a schemer. Barrel is put off by Gammei's facial expression, which annoys him as he says that's how it naturally is, especially with so much suspicious stuff going on. But if you guys are safe, he'll just have to wait to meet with you guys later.
Gammei then changes the subject to ask Barrel to get some other people for support here in the meantime. Barrel says he got into contact with the Hero Dispatch HQ, and since the firefighting and rescue departments could spare some forces they've been sent over. Victom and Furlong show up, and Victom introduces both of them by their full names Victom Vincent and Hal Furlong Hale. Victom then says they're here on request of their agency's main office, and Furlong timidly greets Gammei.
Gammei tells Furlong if he's going to be that much of a pushover he'll just kick him back out. Furlong stammers an apology as he hides behind Victom before saying he'll do his best. Victom tells Furlong to stop hiding behind him because he isn't a pillbox. Furlong quickly moves away and apologizes as he refers to him as captain, which prompts Victom to point out that he's specifically captain of the hyper rescue team and not the firefighters. Furlong apologizes again as he refers to him as rescue captain now.
Gammei sighs and says Furlong isn't in work mode yet, but he shrugs it off and says he'll change in a bit. Victom asks Barrel and Gammei if anyone is still inside the building since he wants to keep the number of rescue workers down as much as possible. Barrel says they were told that the business couldn't stop for the day since they don't know if the attack is really going to happen. Only the office workers were allowed to leave early, but about half of the other workers will have to stay as normal until 6pm. Gammei sighs that the Mars office is lenient while the Earth office is strict, which is some expression they actually use in that era. He also comments on how that affects being targeted by terrorists.
Victom turns to Furlong and tells him to come along. Furlong is surprised as he asks him where they're going, so Victom tells him they're going to where the disaster is. Specifically, they're going to the upper levels where the admins are and evacuating them even if they have to drag them by the collar. Furlong protests the idea and says Victom will be punished or even disposed of if he picks a fight with 'the city's guest of honor.' Victom insists that lives come first, even if they're going against big taxpayers. Gammei attempts to calm him down and suggest negotiating things since it isn't sunset yet, but then an explosion goes off. Barrel asks what's going on, and Victom says something is happening inside the building.
Scene then shifts over to your end of things as Suhail declares that meal time is over and asks his crew if they're ready to go. The pirates cheer as once, and Akashi burps as he comments that the meals here are always big. Even with him being an athlete, it's a bit hard to keep up with. You either comment that dinner last night was a lot too, say he's greedy to keep going even when he can't eat, or say he could just leave some as leftovers. B has Akashi get annoyed for a sec as he says he's always poor so he shouldn't just not eat when it's time for a bite. Although that said, he mentions he can't move for a while now. C has Akashi protest against the idea since he has to eat as much as he can when he's able to since he's poor. He does admit he might have eaten too much though, then burps again.
Anways, Mokdai isn't having any issues stomaching everything and says the food's great. Last night at dinner he couldn't eat as much between his anxiety and the war meeting going on, which he describes as 'only' three extra servings. Now though, he's able to eat his normal fill of things and feel pumped up. Akashi is taken aback at this, then remembers that Mokdai had ten bowls at breakfast and lunch earlier today. You either make the observation that Mokdai eats a lot, tell him he'll get fat if he eats too much, or say that you like that he eats so much. A has Mokdai a little surprised as he admits he normally eats that much. B has him shocked for a sec as he says Sui said the same thing, then he says he'll be careful about that. C has Mokdai surprised, but then he laughs in embarrassment and says that makes him feel happy.
Suhail talks to you guys and says it's almost time to fight, so he asks if you guys are ready. Once you guys hit the atmosphere you'll be above Orient City in no time. Mokdai goes over the plan and says that the ship will deploy the stealth barrier in the sky above in the Invisible Mountain. Once Japan's anti-aircraft radar is messed with, you guys will sneak in behind Raidark's main building. You'll then reveal yourselves and dock, and everyone who can transform will rush in. Suhail confirms the plan and says there's no room for cowards in this operation. He then asks if you guys are ready for that. You either say you're okay with some hesitation or go 'aye captain!' B has an extra bit where Suhail approves and mentions wanting you on the crew. Akashi objects to this idea in shock.
Mokdai says it's almost time and hopes that it'll go well. One of the mobs announces that the ship is in the airspace above the Koufu Basin, and that you'll soon pass the Yamanashi Province border and enter Orient City. Suhail orders the stealth barrier to be deployed and for the speed to accelerate after that, with the goal being Raidark's main building. The mob acknowledges the order and narrates the activation of the barrier. A thunderous electric sound crackles as power runs through the hull, and as the ship speeds up, you see the mountains below as the setting sun sinks behind you.
When you look outside, you notice something strange out there and ask what it is. It looks like a mountain, but you aren't sure that mountain is the right word for it. Something in the shape of a hollowed out mountain flickers in the light, like some sort of broken holograph. You mention aloud about seeing this mountain and/or mention recognizing what the mountain is based on its location. Mokdai hears you and asks if you can see the Invisible Mountain. He comments that Observers really can see it and that Huckle mentioned being able to see it too. You either ask about Mokdai not being able to see it or comment that it's less it being visible and more flickering. A has Mokdai says he can't and adding that probably no one else can either. B has him comment on it not being clearly visible, which he supposes is natural for something eaten by Kaibutsu.
Mokdai starts explaining that only records remain that mention that the Invisible Mountain is there, and back when Southern Kanto was attacked, Kaibutsu ate part of it until it became invisible to people, so that's how it got its name now. Given the way it is, Observers are pretty much the only people able to perceive it. No one remembers what its old name is, and he wonders what kind of mountain it was. You wonder aloud about Kaibutsu eating a mountain and/or what they actually eat.
One of the pirate mobs notices something and tells Suhail that Raidark's HQ can be seen on the screen. Suhail and the party react in surprise at the image, which shows smoke blowing up from the top of Raidark. You react in shock as you point out the building is burning and/or ask if you guys are too late. Mokdai is in disbelief at this since the note said that it wouldn't happen until the moon was visible. Akashi asks if something went wrong with the plan and says that this is terrible.
Suhail clicks his tongue at this, then declares that you guys can't sit back as he orders the crew to speed the ship up. He also orders using the anchors to forcefully moor the ship into the docking point and tells everyone to be ready for the impact. A mob responds, then rattles off about increasing the power output of the ether nuclear power reactor and turning on several more thrusters. He then tells people to hang onto something so that the acceleration doesn't throw anyone off their feet. The impact of take off hits you, and you yell at how crazy this is and that both your mind and body are getting blasted by the shock.
Suhail's ship reaches the building in no time, and Suhail throws out orders to release the anchors, hit the breaks and cancel the barrier, then connect the gangway to the building. The mob proceeds to carry out the commands, and a thick rope gets shot at the building. When the brakes are hit at the same time, a violent shock rocks the whole ship. Akashi accidentally hits his head as a result.
A mob announces that the ship has been docked and that you guys can descend onto the top floor. Suhail orders everyone able to transform to move out, and if they find that upstart who tried to steal his target from him, they should beat him to a pulp. Then he says it's time for the transformation, so the one Observer they have raises his hand towards him and the other members of the crew with him. Once the pirates have been suited up, they start yelling about making their move and head off, grabbing a gas mask from the wall as they run outside.
Suhail tells you guys to follow them and to not fall behind. Mokdai still needs a moment to get his bearings from dealing with inertia and asks if he's still alive, so Akashi tells him it's okay. Akashi also seems to have thrown up, but he says he's otherwise fine. You're also affected by the sudden movements, but you either try to press on and say you guys should go, or you say you feel sick. A has Akashi agree and comment that you seem fine all things considered. B has Akashi tell you not to push yourself before commenting on how tough the pirates are.
Mokdai notes that the pirates have put out gas masks for you guys too, so he suggests getting going. If things work out, you might be able to join up with Gammei inside the building. Akashi agrees and asks you to transform him, which you activate and say you guys should stay safe as you go, then the episode ends.
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