"and scattered them everywhere. speak." "This Person x And x This Moment but I shall address this message to both of you." "He knows exactly what we're doing." "We won't be able to trick him." "When I felt after coming into contact with your Nen or hatred." "Only senses of duty and resolve." "your battle is over." "You need further explanation?" "It seems you doubt what you've just heard." "Then I shall repeat myself." "You have won..." "The battle is over." "The rest of what I have to say is for your ears only." "The reason I am here is quite simple." "I have one motive..." "I wish to see the human named Komugi." "That is all I want." "That is really all I want." "I desire nothing else." "I learned my current state and fate." "I simply wish to spend my remaining time with Komugi." "That is all I want." "Was this..." "Was this a plan you devised after discovering my personality?" "I already know the answer..." "It's impossible." "You expect me to believe you?" "You think I'll just accept that explanation?" "!" "An omnipotent King would never lie to himself in order to fool a lower being like me!" "and soon will do..." "A creature like you..." "The King admits defeat?" "Cares for a human?" "Impossible!" "That's impossible!" "He's doing this because it is the truth!" "I believe it was only a slight change..." "Huh?" "changed ever so slightly. but I..." "No..." "I only feel this way because everything has fallen into place." "You should know I have very little time. so I do not have to search for her." "What are you saying?" "!" "Stop this..." "I know where she is!" "Why don't you just torture it out of me?" "I know the answer." "We both know that isn't an option." "Your aura is as strong and beautiful as any I have ever beheld." "Stop this!" "All I can do is to ask you to help me." "Don't!" "I am part Ant now..." "I know very well how important you are to the race..." "Not that..." "Don't go to such lengths..." "You mustn't do that..." "I'll tell you." "But on one condition." "May I use my power to watch your final moments with her? you certainly may." "Killua..." "I couldn't keep our promise... marshal..." "Komugi." "It's time to play." "We have a shocking news update." "The true purpose of the summoning of all Republic of East Gorteau citizens to the capital city was a plot by the Supreme Leader to massacre them. suggesting that the victims were likely forced into mass suicide. so some authorities believe a revolution is the greater likelihood." "there has also been trouble as international peacekeepers and have received no response." "There have been rumors of and the international community seeks to use this incident as an opportunity to conduct a more forceful investigation." "the boss did his duty." "I wasn't there to see it." "It still isn't clear yet." "we're waiting on Palm." "Can we really trust her alone to verify the King's death?" "that person was captured and yes?" "that's a question of professionalism." "It would be professional to provide a complete report in the safest manner possible." "But those are the professionals who spend all of their time sitting in fully-furnished offices." "we trust them." "We're all professionals..." "But I'm the one out in the field!" "I'm not sitting in an office!" "The Vice Chairman's faction won't accept that argument." "at the least." "I am Netero... thank you for a job well done." "May you rest in peace." "a video was streamed online in which Netero announced and gave instructions for choosing his successor. and only a few realized that the video was his will." "let us drink." "Let us drink." "Drink to the human race." "there will be good humans and bad humans. in the helix of time." "Perhaps that is why humans succumb to desire and seek release." "and poetry." "in an unnamed country" "It's over..." "But it feels like we haven't played in ages..." "Playing in real life is completely different than playing in my dreams." "Yes." "I thought I felt someone kick me hard in the stomach." "a strange person kidnapped me..." "Supreme Leader." "It wasn't me." "It was my subordinates." "I was wrong?" "!" "I jumped to the wrong conclusion." "I was unworthy of their loyalty..." "I must thank them." "I will relay your gratitude." "I'll be seeing them soon..." "I know." "Let's begin." "Yes!" "you asked my name." "Y-Yes..." "My name is Meruem." "Meruem." "It means the light that illuminates all." "Meruem-sama?" "M-My name is Komugi..." "It is an honor to know you!" "I know." "No..." "That isn't true." "I knew nothing." "I didn't understand what really mattered." "Meruem-sama?" "No honorific is necessary." "Don't make me repeat myself!" "No honorific is necessary!" "I could never do that!" "I would never dare address you without an honorific!" "you will address me without the honorific." "I understand." "Do I die after I've addressed you without the honorific?" "that's right." "There is no need for you to die." "I am not the same person I was before." "You should be prepared to lose." "Yes!" "What do you want if you win?" "I would like another match!" "It was a foolish question." "then." "marshal." "marshal." "pawn." "pawn." "musketeer." "Could it be?" "fortress." "This is..." "Marshal ...kokoriko?" "do you mean to mock me?" "No." "I want a sincere answer." "I will not allow you to fool around." "I have never fooled around while playing Gungi." "Very well." "you will die." "Yes." "1059)}Certain Death" "Is she saying this will not mean her certain death?" "She had a number of other options." "But all would only serve to lengthen the game without increasing her chances." "If she thinks she has a chance to win... new lieutenant general." "I want to see where this goes!" "spy." "Th-This is..." "She has found a way out." "I realized something." "Quiet!" "Let me think." "Here." "This is the only way to go!" "I should be able to checkmate her!" "my advantage grows with each move. she can't stop the knight and lieutenant general!" "knight!" "I reversed her new move!" "What now?" "What is wrong?" "Why do you cry?" "Am I..." "Am I allowed to be so happy?" "Can..." "Can so many wonderful things happen to someone like me?" "I suppose I must tell you the truth." "I... and I have little time." "Meruem-sama..." "I wanted... to spend my final moments playing against you." "But this poison is contagious." "you will also..." "She reversed my reversal?" "Meruem-sama..." "I am very happy. but please allow me to join you." "I see..." "I..." "I believe that I was born to be here today." "...was born for this moment." "1222)}Spy Marshal" "pawn." "knight." "new spy." "are you still there?" "I sure am." "I'm not going anywhere." "lieutenant general." "That's checkmate." "are you still here?" "yes..." "Right here." "Let's play another match." "The loser goes first." "Komugi... yes?" "What is it?" "It appears I never defeated you a single time." "What are you saying?" "We've just gotten started!" "Yes... marshal." "marshal." "are you still here?" "of course." "Meruem-sama." "I'm a little tired..." "I need to take a short nap." "Will you hold my hand?" "Komugi?" "are you there?" "I can hear you." "I understand." "Like this?" "I'll wake up shortly." "Will you stay by my side until I wake?" "I've never left your side." "I'll always be here." "Komugi... yes?" "What is it?" "Thank you." "You're welcome." "Will you call me..." "Yes?" "...by my name one last time? Meruem..." "I'll be joining you soon." "Next time:" "Homecoming x And x True Name." "Mito-san!" "Reina-chan." "Eh?" "What?" "!"