Carneades special chapter

I'm El Fractio.
An elite of the Angel Police.

Due to reasons, I've buddied up with Eve the devil.
I was reluctant at first...
but now she's an invaluable partner.

What one of us can't do alone,
the two of us can!

That's right.
We're the strongest and greatest buddies, but...

HEY!
Stop using me as a hugging pillow!
Hah!
Wh-What's this? Is the world ending!?
Just like this, we're once again working hard in a friendly manner today.

This is Luna, a beastkin serving under me.
I think of her as my friend.

Good morning, Miss El!
Ah. Good morning, Luna.

Into that kind of play so early in the morning?
Geez~<3
Absolutely not!

Eve said she didn't know how to capture criminals, so...
I wanted a practical lesson, but I still don't get it.

! Then allow me to show you how it's done!
Hey...
Did you really need to tie me up too!?
She's really good at this...

A fine job if I do say so myself.
Undo us at once!
She's a capable beastkin who can do anything.

This is Noa the vampire.
An inseperable princess who is full of mystery.

What's up, El?
Is there something on my face?
No, there's nothing there, but...
...

Could you stop that? We shouldn't be teaching Eve that.
Disciplining pets is the job of the owner.
Ahaha
Hahaha

Why are you keeping a human as a pet anyway...?
It's fine. I love Hatsune properly.

Or do you perhaps intend to take her away from me?

Nope.
I see♪
This vampire is strong, so getting deeply involved with her is strictly forbidden!

This is Jane Doe, a noble of the church...
At first glass, she seems like a cooperative person, but...

I've got a delivery here from the Angel Police.
My heart dances with joy.

?
Lady Jane Doe is saying "thank you".

As usual, she doesn't make any sense without someone to translate...
I'm surprised you can understand her, Miss Lilith.
I've been by Lady Jane Doe's side since I was a child.

Beautiful light. In this tranquil time, the carriers of the Angel Police have splendidly brought a rich offering to the table.
Yep yep.
Since such exchanges are rare, let us pair it with a grand fragrance.

W-Wait. What did she just say?

She's probably asking if you like to drink tea with us.
Probably!?
These two are full of mystery and suspicion.

Today's mission is over!
Phew~

Captured

Good work today!
It was really easy since you were here.
Thanks, Eve.

Y-You're thanking me...?
But didn't you use to do all this hectic stuff by yourself, Miss El?

Yeah...
I'd get abandoned mid-battle, get injured with nobody to help me, had guts spill out, broke some bones...
You really had it rough...

But
!

now I have you with me.
...Miss El.

Let's take a bath together when we get back!
Sounds good! Let's invite Miss Luna too!

Hey... Hold on.

How long are you gonna keep stroking me?
Until I'm satisfied.
How irritating.

...Look here.

Hm?

There's more of you now!?
It's fine, isn't it?
It's proof of how friendly we are.
Well it's bothering me!

...

Good night, Hatsune.
Live a long life.

I'll love you forever, after all.

What is the matter, Lady Jane Doe?

!?
A hidden child!?
~~~...!!

!
...I see. A follower forced her on you because they wanted a blessing.
This is a problem... since Lady Jane Doe is really...
Mmm...

Excuse me... I'll return her to her parents...
Lady Jone Doe?

This world is full of disasterous battles,
but no divine protection from a goddess.

...You're always like this,
Lady Jane Doe.

You're so kind.

One day, during a battle...

Miss El, I'll bring out my summoned beasts!

Moron!
Don't go ahead of me!

Ah...

I see. It was a dream...
I've... always been alone. My father... and my mother both died...

I'm so lonely...
Without you... Without you, I'm just...
...ve.
...Eve...!

Eve!
Hah
Thank goodness. It was terrible. Miss El was crying to the medic angels.

Wah! Don't tell her that!
but I'm so glad, Eve...
Uuh uuh

Waaahn!
It's okay.
I'll always protect you.

Come to think of it... did you win that fight by yourself, Miss El?
You were in danger, so I managed it somehow.

You could've just left me behind and escaped.

Ow!
Do I look that much like an angel to you?
No you don't!

No matter what happens, I won't cast you aside.

We're the strongest and greatest buddies, right?
Yes!

Miss El...
What is it?
Let's stay together tomorrow, the day after and beyond.

Of course.
No matter what happens, we'll always be together.

p10

This is a miniature garden
where a single queen
has brought her people
100 years of blessings and fortune.

p11

And then,
the true beginning.

_ Carneades ch1

That popular work's
new serialization...

Devils and angels are enemies.
They'll never understand each other.

That's what I thought.

These two, looking at each other while back-to-back are...

p2-3

Until I met you, that is.

The long-awaited comicalization of illustrator rurudo's original character novel!!!!

Angel (good) and devil (evil). When these two meet, the world will change...

This is a miniature garden
where a single queen
has brought her people
100 years of blessings and fortune.

H...m?

That was a weird dream...

Queen?
Miniature garden?

Even though I had that overtime yesterday... It doesn't feel like I got any sleep.

Good morning, Miss El!

Did you sleep well?
Oh, Luna.
Not at all, sadly.

I had this strange dream that gave me bad vibes.

Oh... A nightmare, huh...

Wanna fluff my tail?
Eh?

Ah... Hmm...

That would be soothing...
but I'd just get addicted to it, so I'll pass.
Oh come on!
My fluffiness is my one purpose in life...

The feelings are enough.

If you ever need it, feel free to fluff me at any time!
Okay, I got it.

So, what business brings a beastkin all the way to the angel lodge?
Did something happen?

Nah, I'm just serving as a gofer like every other day.
Tis the sad fate of a beastkin.
I see... Thanks for all the hard work.

You're the only one who shows me pity, Miss El.
Should I get you something?
I can at least put out some cookies.

No, don't mind me.
Also, I'm sorry.
I've been talking a bit too much.

Please get changed quickly.

Chief Shalena is calling for you.

Our dignity
as the Angel Police is being questioned.

My excellent compatriot, El Fractia.
If this world were to be made into a miniature garden,
can you name all the species that would dwell in it?

Yes.

p10

First, there's us angels,
then our enemies, the devils,

our subordinates, the beastkin,

out allies, the vampires,

and the pitiful humans.
That's all.
Five species in total.

p11

Correct.
Even among those five, angels stand at the top.

We're in a position where we should be controlling order
and keeping the other species in check.

And yet look how things are!

Are you familiar with the failed capture of "Eve the Getaway Wing"?

Yes.
She's a devil who keeps evading arrest for minor crimes
and is looking for face fifty years if caught.

p12

If I recall, the failure in capturing her this time around involved the angel in charge bringing out a wide-area angelic weapon without permission,
leading to human casualties...
No need to concern yourself with that.

I couldn't care less about the humans.

If we continue to let "Eve the Getaway Wing" roam free, it'll bring down the angels' good name.

Therefore,

p13

El Fractio, elite of the Angel Police,
I'm putting you in charge of this case.

Make sure you capture "Eve the Getaway Wing".

p14

Hah...

Cleaning up other people's mess again.

You'd think human casualties
would be a bigger problem that capturing Eve the "Getaway Wing"...

...Hm?

p15

I heard that they sent out the elite since we're so incompetent.
Thanks for the hard work.
Here's hoping you don't come back this time.

She's always by herself.
Who does she think she is?

p16

Slum Town

Being alone
is still better than being incompetent.

Now then.
My policy is to fulfil my mission perfectly, no matter what it is.

Let's get searching.

p17

All my colleagues in the Angel Police
are just so lazy.

Angels are a superior race.
Even I won't deny that fact.

Even so,
that privilege comes with responsibility.

Protecting law and order
is my duty alone.
I won't let any crimedoers I've been assigned to get away.

I couldn't care less about the humans.

p18

I can't let there by any other casualties.
I need to finish this quickly.

I guess finding "Eve the Getaway Wing"
isn't gonna be that easy, huh...
...Hm?

p19

EEEEEP!!
That's it... Be more afraid... Please... Ah, I mean,
BE AFRAID!

?
Be afraid?

Ah!

p20

!?

?

Ah...
Erm, could you... be agraid?

I...
I don't want to...

Um, er... I won't hurt you! Just please be afrai-...
...

p21

!?

KYAAAH!
Eeep!

Found you!
Eve the Getaway Wing!

p22

Uuh... What gives?

Obtaining substenance by scaring innocent humans is against the law!
You won't get away on this angel's watch!

p23

An angel?

...So pretty.

Why thank you.

Wait... Y-You're with the police!?
Exactly.
Remember the name of the angel who caught you.

I'm El.

p24

The elite of the Angel Police,
El!

p25

...The bell rings, the curtain rises,
and it begins.

What begins,
Lady Jane Doe?

Everything.

p26

"Eve the Getaway Wing".

You fled from the boundaries of militant devils ruled by nobles
and reappeared as a tramp in the human slum town.

Your crime was "nourishing yourself by scaring humans".

Although,
"the victims ended up with so much energy
and became more relaxed than before the incident".

Th-That's right!
I'm trying not to do anything wrong...

However!

p27

Those minor crimes pile up into a major one.
You've broken out of jails a few times too.

That's cos
the Angel Police are devilishly strict
and treat me badly. It's scary...

As if I would listen to the words of a criminal!
Hmhmm
That's why they sent me, El Fractia,
to nab a weakling like you.

p28

Eep!!

Don't move.

p29

I know all your tricks.
I've memorised all the documentation.

Wh-What's with this girl...?
She's not like the other angels...

Don't lump me with my incompetent colleagues.

N-NOOOOO!

p30

Don't run away!

I'm sorry!
Forgive me! I'll do anything!

Then let yourself be caught!
Anything but that!

Then don't say you'll do "anything"!

p31

Now then,
this is it.

Unus!!

p32

A summoned beast!
Just like the intel said!
Now come at me!

p33

I see right through you!

Later!

Ng...!

p34

Duo!
Trio!
Quattuor!

Exactly as I calculated!

p35

!?

p36

Now way...

This much is too easy.

I don't want to hurt you!

Worry about yourself!

Uuh!
Quinque!
Sex! [tn: behave yourselves]
Septum!

You don't know when to give up!

p37

Octo!
It'll hurt if it eats you!
Please give up and run away!

p38

Is that all?

How did that thing not bite you!?

This angel is scary!
Don't run!

p39

Now, show me.
The limits of a weakling.

Uuh...

Novem!

p40

The documentation didn't mention a ninth one!
So you've been pushed this...
far?

A beast made up of both holy and evil attributes?
Can devils even summon something like this?
Eve, just what are you?

p41

I didn't want to have to summon this one either!
So please retreat before you get hurt!

Hah!
What a joke!

Kwaaaah!

p42

...No effect.
Its skin is tougher than I expected. Even a shotgun wouldn't penetrate it...

Do you get it now? Novem is strong!
So please run away quickly! It'll be really bad if you get hurt!
In that case!

p43

!?
I'll just surpass it!

...So pretty.

p44-45

My Queen, I know not thy name.
....Eh? H-Huh?
What are you...
But I beseech thee to take thy seat.
Be blessed. Be blessed. Be blessed.

A blessing

p46-47

on thy sin!

p48

How about that?
Uuh. How cruel...

You've got guts to be standing after all that, for a devil at least.

...Thanks.
That wasn't a compliment...

...
...I...
Sorry, but it's time we ended this little dance...

p49

Deum.

!?
A tenth one!?
I can't bring out my guns anymore, but I can still win. I just need to watch closely and...

...
?

p50

Go!

Ah!

She...
She...

SHE GOT AWAAAY!!!

p51

Haaaah

But... it's been a while since someone's managed to put up a fight against me.
And also...

I don't want to hurt you!

p52

What a weird devil she was. Eve the Getaway Wing.

You're on!

She's sure to be a worthy opponent!
Besides,

I can't leave this
to the other angels!

p53

Eve the Getaway Wing.
I will catch you with my own hands.

At that time, I couldn't have predicted
that the two of us, angel and devil, criminal and cop, two complete opposites,
would become buddies.

Overcoming races, light and darkness mix together.

-
Carneades ch2

What awaits on the other side...

Even though I haven't caught Eve the Getaway Wing...
I'm being sent on another errand.

Eve the Getaway Wing isn't active during the day, right?

In the meantime, I've got a favor to ask of you.

...This is...

I want you to pay a visit to an old acquaintance of yours.

Okay, here's your ticket.
I'll be counting on you again.

Honestly.
This place is as inconvenient, sinister and hard-to-reach as ever.

Just what I'd expect from a vampire's castle.

Vampires are nobles of darkness.

They boast unique and bizarre powers,
which is why angels are only allied with vampires.

The short of it is "they're not someone you want to pick a fight with",
but if they're the ones who started it...

p6-7

Long time no see,
Cyan Fedrin
and Ethyl Flore.

I know you're the gatekeepers and all,
but won't you just let me through to see my old acquaintance?

Do you have permission from my master?
You got the okay from Milady?

Nope.
I don't have the means to contact her ahead of time.

Then just give it up.
Stepping through the gate without permission
is basically asking for death.

Guess I've got no choice...

That's enough, Cyan. Ethyl.

p10

Hah...
Could we not go through this routine every time?
It's a waste of time.

What are you saying? It's fun precisely because it's a waste of time, right?
...

p11

So, El,
what business do you have with I, Noa the vampire?
I've come to ask about a series of murder happening in the city.

Several massacred bodies have been found.
I'd like you to confirm whether or not this is the work of a low class vampire.

p12

Beheading a human,
rupturing their organs and tearing them limb from limb... huh.

Yes. It's a horrible incident.
So, do you know anything?

You came all the way to ask for my confirmation
on top of being appointed with Eve the Getaway Wing's capture... Must be hard work.
Hold on!
I never told you about Eve the Getaway Wing's case!

p13

I have eyes and ears everywhere. Nothing gets past me.

Even so... getting intel from bats, beasts... and even followers is a bit unfair, isn't it?
Of course it isn't. That's why I'm sharing it with you.

I can say with certainty

that this serial murder case
has nothing to do with vampires.

p14

Are you sure?
Vampires treat humans as food, don't they?
Some even make them into pets, just like you there.

I thought a low class vampire going berserk was the most likely option.

I don't blame you for suspecting us.
But I know how my brethren act more than anyone.

The culprit isn't a vampire.

p15

Okay, fine! Thanks for the help.
Guess it was all in vain...
Hah~

However...

all of these incidents

are likely happening in Slum Town.

There's an unusual presence swirling there right now.
Yes...

p16

It's quite dangerous.

Come to think of it, Slum Town is where Eve the Getaway Wing operates, isn't it?

It's dangerous there...
which means Eve is also...
No... wait... Why am I worrying about her...?

p17

Hey, El.

...What is it?

Are you
having fun right now?

p18

Of course not!
Everyone's being idiots like always!

Really?
But you seemed to enjoy that battle from a little while back.

So you saw that too, huh?

*See chapter 1

Through a crow's eyes.

It's okay to keep enjoying yourself.
That's what I think.

p19

...I'd better get going.
Thanks for the intel and tea.
Is that so?

Farewell, El.

If you're still brave enough to pass through my gate,
let's meet again.

p20

Slum Town

Stop right there!
Please help meeeeeee!!

p21

Are you stupid!?
How did I find you so easily after what happened yesterday?
I was hungry! Please overlook this!

As someone who acknowledges you as my mortal enemy,
I feel like an idiot for worrying about you earlier today!

What are you talking about!?
None of your business!
Then don't say it out loud!

Hah Hah

p22

Ah...
You run... really fast...
Th-Thank you...
Hah Hah
Hah Hah

That wasn't a compliment!
Is everything I say gonna make you mad~!?
Pyeeeeeh

I'll definitely catch you tonight!
I'll definitely run away!

p23

Uuh...

!?

Who's there!?
Who is it!?

p24

A person in Slum Town?
What's wrong?

Get back, you moron!
!

I smell blood.

p35

UWAAAAAAAAAH

AAAAAH
AAAAAH
What... is this?

p36

GRYYYYY
Don't look!

Gi Gi Gi

p37

GI
GI

GRYYYYY

p38

There's no way to purify him...

Forgive me!

p39

Take that!

Not bad.
Th-
Thanks...

But still... a technique that irreversibly transforms someone into a beast.
I don't think this human used it willingly.
Who the heck...

p41

What's going on here?
...Why...?

Now then, would you two please die?

p42

What is going on...? Why is this happening...?

Even if you are a criminal, I'm not gonna let you die!
This way, Eve!

A bodily transformation is just too cruel.
They can't go back to normal anymore.
Right now, all we can do is run!

Where's our exit out of Slum Town!?

I-It should be over...

p43

!?

Miss El! This way!

Slum Town is packed with buildings!
Let's lose them on the roofs.
Give me your hand!

...Thank you.
Be careful not to slip on the trash!

Hnnng...
Wah!

p44

They're up here too?

p45

...How are we gonna get out of this mess?

Unus!

The summoned beasts!?
Duo!
Trio!
Quattro!
That's certainly one way to fight them off...
But wait! You're bring out too many that they're falling off!
Quinque!
Sex!

p46

Here's the last one!
Decem!

Go forth, my summoned beasts!
Wait, where are they!?
Everyone but Decem over there fell off and vanished.
You brought out too many at once.

...Oh yeah. Decem's got quick feet.
Eve should be able to escape on her own...
Ah...

This development again, huh?

p47

This illegal experiment's skin is too thick!
Somebody give me backup...

Eh~ I can't fight something that scary~
We're weak, after all<3

You're the elite, so handle it by yourself.

p48

Fine then!!

Better than both of us going down.... I suppose.

There!

?
What's wrong? You'd better hurry...

p49

Hurry up and get on behind me!

...
Eh?

Let's escape together!
B-But
I'm an angel and you're a demon.

p50

I don't care if you're an angel
or a demon or whatever!
Just hurry!

p51

Thanks. You're a lifesaver!
Hold on tight!
Get moving, Decem!

I know it's heavy with the both of us, but hang in there!

Kyah!

p52-53

Just keep on running!
I'll shoot anything that gets close!
Right!

This'll work!
The two of us can break out of here together!

p54

Looks like we're okay now.

p55

Thank you again for your good deed.

Oh geez... Ehehe.
It's all thanks to you, Miss El!

I think I know somewhere we'll be safe.
Can you get us there?

Understood!
Let's go, Decem!

p56

Eh?

p57

This is the Angel Police Headquarters, isn't it!?
See? Nice and safe.

You really helped,
but you're still a criminal looking at 12 years of hard labor.
Eh!?

When did it get that bad!?
Most of it is from your breaking out of jail so much.

That's too harsh of a punishment! Let me out!!
Pyeeeeeh

p58

If you want a reduced sentence, I can write a petition.
I want an acquittal right now!
Not happening.

Miss El~! Good job on your arrest!
Thanks, Luna.
You've been working hard all day too.

I know you're busy, but the chief is calling for you.

p59

Oh yeah... I haven't made my report yet.
No... It's not that...

She wants you to bring Eve the Getaway Wing with you.

p60

Just as you ordered,
I've captured Eve the Getaway Wing.

Good work.

So this... is her?

p61

Hah...

I don't see why she was chosen...

...?

p62

Ah... Don't mind me.
Good work with Slum Town.
I hear you had a little trouble.

!
That doesn't even describe it!

Large numbers of humans are being forcefully transformed into beasts!
I believe this may be connected to the serial murder case from the other...

I see... So it's a state of emergency, huh?

...?
This is unprecedented... but

p63

it seems we have no other choice.
Yep yep

U-Um, Chief Shalena? What are you...

Eve the Getaway Wing over there is a resident of Slum Town.
She'll be useful in your investigation.

p64

Starting today,
the two of you will be buddies.

Eh?

EEEEEEEH!!?

A unique buddy pair is formed!!?

-
Carneades ch3

Who is this unknown voice that calls to El from the depths of her consciousness...

This is a miniature garden

where a single queen

has brought her people
100 years of blessings
and fortune.

[tn: some of the letters are rotated upside down]

...Who's that?

It's not a human, a beastkin, a vampire,
an angel or even a devil.
But does such a thing exist?

...Hey.

What is your wish?

What do you desire?

I have a desire.
I have a wish too.

But

Why should I
tell you what they are?

Hah Hah

What a strange dream... I think I've had that one before...
What was that?

I can't put my finger on it...

Guess I'll wake up.

Hm?

HUUUUUUUH!?

What are you doing in my bed!?
Well...
there wasn't anywhere else for me to sleep.

Erm...
What is she doing here again?

EEEEEEEEEH!!?

Like I said, you two are buddies starting today...
Hold on!

An angel teaming up with a demon is unheard of!

That may be, but this is a state of emergency.
I'm sure you'll be able to make good use of Eve the Getaway Wing.

But...

This world isn't equal.
All we have is the glory of the Queen.

?
Chief Shalena?

At any rate, this is an order.
Go against it and you risk being demoted or even disposed of.

...
Under... stood.

Haaaaaaaah

Why must I always... keep getting involved with you...
E-El-san, are you okay?

What about you?
Eh?

Don't you hate the idea of angels and demons being buddies?

I hate it.

...
Well that was blunt...

I mean... you tricked me, threw me in jail,
and even cuffed me!
Oh right...
I'll take off the handcuffs, so don't squirm.

Hm?

What are these ones?
They're ones that were put on me before!
Ah... The lock is different.
I can't take them off so you'll have to keep those ones on.

p10

What do we do now...?
I can't send you back to prison...
and there's no free rooms ou can use.

E-El-san, what I supposed to do from now on?
You're asking me? I thought you didn't want to team up?

I don't wanna be buddies! But... I won't know anything unless I ask!
Well, the entrance is shut, do you can't go home.

The rest is up to you.
Come on.
Ah! Please wait~

p11

What's this?
It's a pretty room.
It's my room.
She followed me...

Can't be bothered to change...
Good night.
Where am I supposed to sleep?

Just use the sofa over there.

p12

So,
that's why I had that nightmare...

I told you to sleep on the sofa!
Sleeping on anything besides a bed is bad manners!

Haven't you at least borrowed a sofa at a friend's house!?
You don't sound like you've done that either, El-san!

!
W-Well... no... I haven't...
Besides, I barely even know you, El-san!

What about sneaking into a stranger's bed wearing that suggestive outfit!?
How rude!
This is a demon's uniform! It's what demons are supposed to wear!
That's what Mom told me!

Eh?
What the heck?

Eh?

p13

Oh, I see.
So you were overly conscious about acting like a demon, huh?
Eh? What's so funny?

There's a lot of noble demons who choose such extreme outfits as a symbol of fear and elegance...

but for a tramp like you, it's just out of place.

B-But Mom wouldn't lie to me!
I'm not lying either, y'know?

p14

Wha!?
Don't cry!
I'll bring you some food, okay!?

Food!?
I haven't eaten in 4 days!

Eh...?
You hadn't eaten for that long?
If I get fed, then this lifestyle might not be so...

Just to let you know,
those who don't work do not eat!
Urk

p15

I'll bring something from the cafeteria,
so just wait here.

After you're done eating, we'll be doing our first mission as buddies.
I don't wanna be buddies!
Shut up!

I don't wanna be buddies!!
Hah...

p16

I heard that elite got paired with a demon.
She'll hear you.
Does it really matter?

News spreads fast... I wish they'd shut up.

Head Chef, I've got something to-
Right. I've heard everything from Chief Shalena.

Here.
This one's life force filled bread for demons.

Thanks. You're a big help.
Must be rough.

p17

How filthy.
An angel teaming up with a demon of all things.
I'd want to die out of shame.

These guys are just gonna say it to my face, huh?

!?

p18

Ow...!!

Look here.

It's not as embarrassing as being worthless.

Why you!
You're gonna get it this time!
El-saaaaan!!
Good morniiiiing!!

p19

Ah! Good day, everyone!
Excuse us!
H-Hey! Luna!

Let's get out of here.
Those guys were about to bring out their weapons.
!

Those angels' cruelty never changes, huh?
...
...Yeah.

It's been like this since I came here...

p21

So you're...
the just angel I've heard about...

?
I am an angel, yes?

p22

They kept administering poison and stocking up on glass shards...
I'm surprised you became an elite amidst all that jealousy.

I'm just as surprised myself.
That's why I've been worried about you.

A beastkin like me would be killed off over the slightest mistake.

! That's not true!
I'd never let them!

If I die, you'd be left completely alone, El-san...
So I was happy when you got a buddy.

p23

Why bring that up...?
I saw you rushing into HQ with Eve the Getaway Wing last night.

You looked like you were enjoying yourself.

You're strict but also kind.
As long as they're someone good,

you can make friends with anyone, even a demon.

p24

There's no way angels and demons can become friends!

That's not what I think.

...
Sorry,
but I need to deliver Eve her food...

p25

Alright.
Sorry for delaying you.

Well then!

...Hey, what is your wish?

Even so...
angels and demons are...

p26

I've brought your food...

p27

ON SECOND THOUGHT, THERE'S NO WAY I CAN GET ALONG WITH HER!

!?
Wh-What the!?
Is the world ending!?
Your demise isn't coming that quickly, you moron!

Ah! Only morons call other people morons!
Shut up!
Just eat your food already!
!
Yay! Food!
Geez. Eat it quietly!

The new angel and demon buddy pair start off with eating food together♪

-
Carneades ch4-1

The first mission has a premonition of trouble...?

I know it's our first mission as buddies and all, but...

WHY ARE WE BACK HERE AGAIN!?
Pyeeeeh

Our mission is to catch the culprit responsible
for turning humans into monsters.

Um...
So those monsters are...
All dead.

It seems their bodies can't withstand the light of morning.

Well,
I say we're to catch them,
but there's no guarantee that they're even still here....

Um...
What is it?

I'm certain that the culprit is still here.

Ah!
B-But that's just my guess! I may be wrong about it...
If there's a basis for that, spill it.

Um... Erm.
...

If you're serious about this,
I won't make fun of you.

That's what buddies are for, even forced ones.
Trust comes first.

...
The bizarre murders in Slum City have grown more frequent as of late.

I know.
The victims were decapitated, had exploded organs, and were torn limb from limb, right?

The severed heads are gathered as materials for increasing magical energy.
The exploded organs were the failed results of curse practice.
And the torn limbs were testing the strength of the lizarfied humans...

...
I see.

The culprit used a lot of their prepared war potential against us.
Rather than targetting us specifically...
they might've been wanting materials needed for something even bigger.

You and I had just met,
and I don't recall being targeted... Which means...

What the enemy wants are the bodies of an angel and a demon...?

The Angel Police moves in packs
and you're the only demon in this area.

The most convenient method
would be to get just the two of us alone.

The culprit had no choice but to wait
for me to escape back home and for you to chase after me, El-san.
Even a little bit of research on "Eve the Getaway Wing"
would lead the culprit to that conclusion.

You're a professional escapist, after all.
Geez... I'm not that great.
That wasn't a compliment.

Alright!
It certainly seems like the culprit is here.

You're not too bad.

Thanks to you, I know where we need to go.

Eh?

If the culrpit is looking out for us,
then they'll be somewhere "Eve the Getaway Wing" might return to...

The Angel Police doesn't know where that is,
but since you're a slum resident, there's a high chance the culprit does.

Ah.

That's right.

Your house.

No way!
I don't wanna tell you!

For buddies,
trust comes first.

You'll just betray me, El-san!
We're the only ones with a lead on this case.

Without your trust, we can't solve this case.

Uuuh...

Understood...
Please follow me.

It's here.

Here...? ...Wait!

This way.
Eeh...?

Hah...

p10-11

Is this vacant land from all the illegal construction?

p12

This is my house!

Eh...?
This place?
It's all run down...
Yes!
Lovely, isn't it?

Well... to each their own...

But are you sure you should've led me here?
Eh?

p13

Eh?

GWAAAAH

An ambush, just as expected.

p14

There's a tonne coming from the city too!

Just how many people did they sacrifice for this?
El-san... What's that...?

-
Carneades ch4-2

The culprit's favorite.

Controlling that thing remotely would be difficult.
The culprit must be nearby!
We need to find and capture then!

We'll die before we even get the chance!
I've got you with me right now!

You're not weak in the slightest, Eve!
How many times do you think we've faced off against each other!?

Those summon beasts of yours gave you the advantage in many of our battles!
B-But...
So fight, Eve!

Watch my back!
My life is in your hands too!

We're buddies after all!

Right!

Unus!
Duo!
Trio!
Quattuor!

Of course you wouldn't try to escape on your own.

Cut open a path for me! I'll defeat that spider!
Roger! Get going!

Now then.
Let's fight, shall we?

Is it coming?

Eve!
Quinque!

!?

Receive my blessing!

p10

...Kh
Don't move! Unless you wanna wind up full of holes!

p11

So you're the serial culprit.
I'll hear your excuses at the station,
so come along quietly.

...All we...

!?
What did you just...
All... we...

All we have
is the glory of the Queen...

p12

...He's dead.

"All we have is the glory of the Queen."

They're the same words Chief Shalena said.
What does this mean?

El-san! That was scaryyyy!

p13

Did Eve do all this...?
I was so worried about you fighting that scary thing, El-san.

Wait.
THAT'S what you were thinking about in the middle of battle?
Is that weird?

It is.
I'm an angel, so you don't need to worry about me.

That's not true! It's people who wouldn't be worried that are weird!

...I see.
That makes me happy.

p14-15

Thank you.

Wh-What am I doing!?

Uuh...

....
Well... whatever.

Looks like we won't stop being buddies any time soon.
Is that so?

p16

This isn't the end of the case.
It's gonna continue in some other form.

Hm?

Um... We kinda got forced together,
so if we're gonna keep being buddies,
I figured we should start things over with a handshake...

p17

The case isn't over.

There's bodies everywhere.

We just fought a battle.

And she picks now
to do this?

p18

Pfft
Wha!!
What's so funny?

Sorry...!
You're such a weird demon...!
Ahahaha
Hrm~

This is the first time I've let someone watch my back
or patted their head.

You're pretty weird for a demon.
...El-san.

p19

But... this kinda thing isn't bad at all.

It wasn't a pleasant start, but well,
let's get along.

I'll be in your care!

Their bond grows deeper and their buddy life goes even further!!!

-
Carneades ch5

The common sense of this world...

I should probably explain once more
about the world we live in.

We are not impartial,
nor are we equal.

The five species that live in this world
all have different classes.

Angels, demons and vampires at at the top, with beastkin below them,

Vampire - Angel - Demon
Beastkin
Human

and at the very bottom, humans.

Almost all angels are young women.
They use weapons of light to carry out their unique "order".
The police organization has several branches, but there's a lot of corruption on the inside.
Other species have men and women of all ages.

Vampires have a small population and enjoy "solitude", so they're dotted all over the place.
They used to massacre humans in excess for their blood
but now live in silence.

Demons have an inherited domain, and most of them live there.

Exception

The value "chaos" and nourish themselves off the negative emotions of people by nibbling on their souls.
In the past, however, they caused much strife due to their obsession with eating human flesh.
Many of them have severe, warlike personalities.

Some beastkin scrape by by serving under angels or demons, while others move in wandering tribes.
They desire "peace", but due to their low status, whether they're treated as such depends on their master.
Even now, there are still reports of death from abuse.

And then there's humans.
The most prevelant yet lowest class who are fundamentally pour and live from worshipping the other races.
The history books say that life and death would be decided by the whims of the higher classes.
These days, however, they use the influence of churches to contact angels and raise their status.

Each race has a representative, but that's another story.
Angels and demons are mortal enemies.
They'll never understand each other.
At least, that should've been the case...

Good work subjugating the enemy.
Even though there's been no prior example of angels and demons being buddies, your work has been commendable.

Yes, ma'am.
Yesh, ma'am!

It's unfortunate that the culprit committed suicide,
but there should be intel we can get from his corpse...

You may rest for today.
El Fractia, return to the lodging house...
May I ask one thing, Chief Shalena?

What is it?

This might open up a can of worms, but...

It's about the last words that curse-user said.

"All we have is the glory of the Queen."

...
...So that's what the culprit said before he died, huh?

Yes...
The same words you were muttering before, Chief.
Do you have any clues on what they mean?

...
...So it really is connected to "them"...

Um... Chief?

I hope we're not too late...

Chief!

Don't worry,
El Fractia.
I promise to tell you at a more appropriate time.

I would never do anything that would hurt an angel.

You can't tell me right now... Is that what you're saying?

That's right.
You should rest for now...

Leave that demon here.
I have something I want to ask her.

...
I left her behind, but is she gonna be okay...?

El-saaan!
Don't leave me by myseeeelf!

But me butting in would just put Eve's position at risk...

Something about Chief Shalena is suspicious...

There's so much I don't know.

And...

just who is this "Queen"?

p10

That name shows up frequently in the scriptures.
Even angels look up to her.
According to the documents, angels worshipped "God" up until about 400 years ago,
and yet the target of their faith changed.

Nobody knows the specifics about this "Queen".

It's not in any books, nor in any oral traditions.
What's more...

p11

This is a miniature garden
where a single queen...
has brought her people
100 years of blessings and fortune.

...The "queen" is...

...Um... El-san...

p12

I'm home.

Welcome back!
...Wait, this isn't your home. It's my room.

That's true, but...
being told "welcome back" after saying "I'm home" makes me happy!

...
...
Fair point.

p13

That's why... I'm home!

Welcome back...!

...So,
what did the Chief ask you about?

p14

Hmm...
A lot of stuff I didn't really understand.
The heck...? Anything specific?

About my mom and dad
and my memories with them...

...But I don't really remember, so I could've really answer.

All I remember is that my mom was kind
and the promise we made regarding my clothes...

p15

With today's case, I've become loyal to the Angel Police,
so she was confirming whether or not I would lie.
So,
"That's enough, you."

...is what she said...

"You", huh...
Not simply "that's enough".

In other words, the Chief was suspicious, hoping to get something relating to Eve's parents.
But Eve had no memory of them...
so that was that.

p16

Something is definitely...
Up we go...

...Hey!
What's with you, geez!
Read the mood already!

...Good night.
This is my bed!
It's a big bed, so it's fine.
No, it isn't! Get off!

p17

Whatever.
Hah
I'll just get off instead.

!

p18

Let's
sleep... together.

No, look you...
Nobody's ever heard of an angel and demon sleeping together.

It's warmer with two of... us.

...

p19

Hah

It's warmer with two of us.

p20

Well, fair point.

Guess I won't bother getting changed.

p21

Good night,

Eve.

She's not having nightmares anymore.

Carneades ch6

The start of a new mission!

The next morning
Angel Police -Entrance-
El-san! Good morning!

Oh? You're the fabled Eve-san!
Nice to meetcha! I'm Luna!

As you can see, I'm a beastkin!
I work under the Angel Police... El-san in particular.

N-Nice to meet you.
U-Um...

?
What is it?

Would it be okay if I fluffed your tail?

Go right ahead.
Wah~

What are you guys doing?

...Well, whatever.

But don't get too relaxed.
We've got until today to find the traces of whatever magic killed that technique-user, after all.

Don't worry!
Just leave everything to me!

Um... What's that...?
A decorative piece of metal that was on the culprit's robe.
There's a powerful charm carved into it.
If there's anyone who's been in contact with him while he was wearing it, they should have its magical scent.
We'll use that to track them down.

And that's what I'm here for!

You can do that?
Sniffing out magic is my specialty.
That's why they let me work at Angel Police HQ.

Okay, I'll do my best.

Urgh, what a stench!
Urk
It's like someone mixed mud with blood and fat and let it rot!
But the fact it's so unique will make it easier to sniff out...

...One more... Urgh...
How about it? Figured something out?

p5
Sniff sniff...
Follow me!

p6-7

Um...
We're here... but...
this is...

...No way.

You two stay here.
It's dangerous, so don't make any clumsy movements.

...?
Ethyl and Cyan aren't attacking?

Well then, "Founder", good day to you.

Oh, El. You came at a good time.

"Founder"...
Isn't that the top representative of the vampire race?
...You know your stuff.

And she came all this way in person...?
Does that even happen?

We do hold tea parties here,
so it's not unthinkable, is it?

Tea parties?
I know you're a big shot princess and all, but...

p10

In the long time I've known you, all I know about you
is that you suddenly built a mansion in the mountains and made all the lesser vampires in the area into your servants just like that.
That's all.

Just what are you?

Who can say?
I'm just Noa.

You're always like this...

p11

Aaaaah!!!
!?

El-san! This is bad!
Over there!
The one whose scent we're chasing in on the roof of that carriage!

Seriously!?

The "founder" is exceptionally strong,
so she should be fine, no?

p12

I can't just turn a blind eye!
That so... Farewell, then.

Not calling for backup... huh.

Let's hurry!
This way!!

Maximum speed!
!?

p13

Don't you dare run away!
Noooooo!

El-san...
I haven't... gotten on yet...

I see it!

p14

...
Enough with the acrobatics, angel girl.
I won't give you any silver or copper, nor will I clap or applaud.

No!
There's a scoundrel on top of your carriage, "Founder"!
Stop the carriage right now...

Aah... I guess there was some insect up there this whole time.

p15

You knew!?
I just need to snap my fingers and it's done.
But their blood that's contaminated with filthy magic displeases me.

I figured I'd ignore them until they come to bite.
Then let us deal with-

Hmm...
...Nothing good happens from interacting with other species. It's always been that way...
Just moving the ground itself is asking for trouble.

Um!!

p16

Thank you, bug exterminators.

I'll leave the rest to you, angel girl.
!?

Where does she get off acting so high and might!?
El-san! What do we do!?

We maintain our speed,
then hop onto the "Founder"'s carriage and catch the...
...Eh?

p17

Why is it speeding up all of a sudden...?

I see...
Now that the target known as the "Founder" has disappeared, they're speeding up so they can escape...

p18

El-san! Speeding up any faster is...
Wah!!

Don't look down on me!

Uhyaaaaa

Running wild...?