The ones who had left early on likely didn’t need me anymore, but I needed them in those final moments.

Michelle, let me cut to the chase; we are performing experiments that go directly against the Head’s ideals. If your beloved parents, or your precious friends try to coax you, are you confident that you’d be able to refuse them?

The whole situation was beyond what she could handle by herself, but she gave it everything she had to protect us.,

Now... fade away without a trace.

You likely didn’t know things would go the way they did. You’d never have thought that a puny kid like you would bring about our demise. You’d never have believed that the situation would end up so much worse than your intentions.

Let us embrace this place with warmth, so everyone can shine like stars in the sky.

He had an excellent reputation from the people who surrounded him; he had his sly yet charming smile and humor. It would have been easy for him to get into any one of the Wings with his skills and personality.

The only problem was that Carmen was too wrapped up with taking care of others. She never had a moment to take good care of herself.

So you've met your reflections, the pieces of the mirror? They must have tried to stop you because their own tomorrows are not on the horizon. And now, we finally meet here today.

She was called the “Red Mist” among the Backstreet’s denizens. That was a name she earned protecting us from all kinds of threats and maneuvers of the outside. Michelle’s betrayal led the Eye to the den we hid in, then the Head mercilessly threw their Claws at us.

How to avoid the Head’s pursuit; the means to join the ranks of the Wings; and the way for us, the few, to survive. It was impossible to figure those out on our own.

Then finally, we…

It was a miracle that we captured her alive. We were too far down the road filled with remorse and regret to feel any sort of guilt.

This will be our final day at work as the manager.

Are you sure you can really join our experiment in such an unstable situation?

I am sorry to make you go through this one last time, but you are within arm's reach of the end.

Carmen personally asked her to bring the children here.

The only problem was that Carmen was too wrapped up with taking care of others. She never had a moment to take good care of herself.

As you can see, we've become just like the other wings, committing atrocities just like them.

I had known... for a very long time... that we all lost our hearts. I knew, and I didn't do anything about it. Yet I, who held no such ambition, had to continue her legacy. Ironic, isn't it? Maybe I was not the right man for the job.

Nothing could be achieved through passion alone.

Now... fade away without a trace.

He had already seen and experienced so much of this world’s despair and misfortune; his eyes no longer looked like those of a child. 'Please allow me to participate in the experiment,' he said. Carmen spent many nights thinking about his earnest request.

Then finally, we…

I haven't been outside in ages. It looks like things haven't changed much. It's the same glorious, mundane scenery; just like a graveyard.

I hope no one has to die or suffer today.

Wounds have a way of revealing themselves, even for those who wish to keep them concealed.

Let's give them the answer we searched eons for.

She once went on a long, winding filibuster of why she needed to finish the experiment, but I don’t remember the details. Whenever she was told that she wasn’t ready yet, I could see the strong desire in her eyes. It was a craving, a bizarre obsession.

Now... fade away without a trace.

Unfortunately, we won't be able to see what kind of forest will grow.

...That’s what makes Carmen different from us. Instead of turning away, she wanted to save them, and guide their souls back. She was the one who made the noble decision to dedicate herself to save humanity.

Gabriel was more rational than anyone else. He was unmoved, even after hearing about what happened to Elijah. Some said he lacked empathy. But nobody realized that his emotions were festering on the inside.

If we meet again in hell, will I finally be able to forgive you?

We probe through her head like we did to Carmen. We search for the way out. After that, we arduously gather up every single bit of those deformed pieces.

You'll make it. I know you will.

She lost an eye, one of her arms was severed, and she had numerous, deep scars all over her body she could no longer heal from. Yet she didn’t give up…

I haven't been outside in ages. It looks like things haven't changed much. It's the same glorious, mundane scenery; just like a graveyard.

It was a miracle that we captured her alive. We were too far down the road filled with remorse and regret to feel any sort of guilt.

We began our research on Cogito in earnest. The most urgent issue that prevailed at the time was the correct dosage.

The energy you've produced those past fifty days is for today. This is the moment we shine upon the world.

We couldn’t save her. It was the result that I had been expecting since the very start.

She was hardly breathing, but her encephalon was still active. That was all we needed.

You've made it this far. I know you'll be able to keep going. Let us face this day just like the rest.

You shall be the infinite light. Your name is Ayin. Remember this name of ours.

Are you sure you can really join our experiment in such an unstable situation?

Where did we want to go while holding a child’s hand?

Then finally, we…

Elijah was impatient, and her impatience caused many common mistakes.

To bring back those who had forsaken the embrace of the earth. To hide and lock away the Seed of secret. I was the only one who remained. I wanted to be forgotten like a mirage.