Episode 26

**Belial Gore** is the 26th episode of the *Edens Zero* anime, and the 1st episode of the second season.

Rebecca experiences a foreboding dream in the bath. When she awakens, she learns that Shiki and their friends have boarded Drakken Joe's battleship, the Belial Gore, to find out what he wants with their ship.

## Summary

Xiaomei greets the audience yet again and introduces herself. She provides a recap of the previous events such as how the Edens crew first met each other and going on incredible adventures around Sakura Cosmos till now. She then warns the audience that there will a dangerous turn of events up ahead as the crew will now battle the Dark Alchemist and one of the Oración Seis Galáctica, Drakken Joe.

On the Edens Zero, Rebecca reveals to the others that she has an Ether Gear, Leaper. Weisz thinks that she's copying his Arsenal and that she's ruining his selling point, even after being told the difference by Hermit. He tells them about how superhero teams can't have two people with the same power but is dismissed by Rebecca. Shiki wants to race, which the others accept, even Pino joins. Meanwhile, Witch shows Homura the hangar, the latter asking what the Four Shining Stars do. Witch answers that they do nothing particular and that they are servants to the Demon King, obeying his absolute orders. At least in theory, really they are just good friends, and that Homura may behave as normal. She is relieved and remembers that Witch mentioned that they wouldn't be able to pass Dragonfall without all Four Shining Stars. Witch clarifies that she was speaking figuratively, but that it would be difficult without. Valkyrie was responsible for all of the ship's armaments, Witch had planned they used the ship's weapons to cut a path through Dragonfall, especially code 3173, Etherion. Witch states that unlocking Etherion is the one thing that requires all Shining Stars' authentication. Homura asks what Etherion is, which Witch tells her she must keep it a secret from Shiki or anyone else. Because of her inability to keep secrets, they decide it would be better to inform her when the time is right.

In the spa, Rebecca enjoys the bath while Happy's still surprised that Pino won using her EMP. Rebecca is still excited to have her own Ether Gear and thanks the spa for it. She floats in the water, but soon finds herself and Shiki in the middle of a battlefield, where they are attacked by armed mechs. The mechs fire missiles at them, which Shiki uses his Ether Gear to redirect them and crush a couple of mechs. She wonders where they are and where Happy is but Shiki states that that is the name of her dead cat. Shocked from this, Rebecca wakes up and Sister tells her that she fainted in the bath. Rebecca wonders where Happy is and hugs him right after he answers her. She tells him that she had a bad dream, at least she thinks it was a dream, and wonders where they are. Sister answers that they're in her room that's also the infirmary. She informs her that she was out for an hour and tells her the warship that was following their decoy is back. When Shiki found out he wanted to make the first move, starting operation space fortress invasion and have already arrived at the guest dock. Hermit informs Shiki of the objective to gather information to find out why they are after their ship and depending on the reason, must eliminate the leader if they are determined to be an enemy.

Rebecca quickly puts on her clothes, annoyed that Shiki and the others left her behind. Sister reminds her that she did pass out in the infirmary. Meanwhile, with Shiki's group, they are informed that Belial Gore used to be a sector in Guilst. They wonder what that means until they see that the ship is an entire city. Because tourists visit as well, no one will suspect them entering through the guest dock. Hermit tells to be careful as Drakken Joe is the highest authority of the ship and a big shot in the Sakura Cosmos' underworld. Witch reminds them to investigate only and that they will activate the Edens Zero's armament system. Shiki and the others then explore around Belial Gore. They find that it is a pretty normal city, albeit a bit seedy, and densely populated. Shiki has doubts about attacking the ship which Homura agrees, as there are too many civilians. Weisz reminds them that everyone there was from Guilst, a planet of criminals. Shiki counters since it's only Drakken who wants their ship and the two begin to argue further.

An old man calls out and says Weisz looks familiar, revealing to be Sibir. Shiki confronts him, but the old man is confused as to who he is. Weisz explains to Sibir that Norma was eaten by a Chronophage, which took 50 years, and that he escaped the planet after. Sibir asks why Pino is terrified of him, making Shiki get angry at him for not remembering what he did to her 50 years ago. Weisz stops him, reminding him and Pino that this Sibir is different from the one they met. Sibir apologizes for his younger self, easing Pino a little. Weisz asks what he's doing here, but Sibir remembers his groceries and tells them that he works at a bar nearby, offering them to visit when they can. Weisz tells a trembling Pino that she's only seen his vicious side and that Sibir can be a nice guy, having even saved him years ago. Just as they decide to gather more intel, a ship-wide broadcast starts where Drakken says that he knows the Edens Zero crew is there. He remarks that their idea of sneaking in through the guest dock was not bad, but he tells them that they check on every ship that lands there. Suddenly the Edens Zero is attacked, cutting the connection between Hermit and Shiki's group. With this and Drakken says that he'll be taking their ship, Shiki's group tries to get back to their ship. At the same time, Maria, Diego, and Seth invade the ship, planning to kill the crew.

Witch detects the intruders and asks permission from Homura to unlock her Battle Dress, but connection is still jammed. Rebecca asks what that is, which Hermit answers is their battle outfits. Sister tells her to just use it. Meanwhile, Shiki's group finds that the dock is locked down, planning on forcing their way through. However, Drakken warns them not to, as he has taken their crew hostage.

## Characters In Order of Appearance

1. Xiaomei
2. Rebecca Bluegarden
3. Happy
4. Shiki Granbell
5. Weisz Steiner (X442)
6. Hermit Mio
7. E.M. Pino
8. Homura Kōgetsu
9. Witch Regret
10. Shiki Granbell (Future)
11. Sister Ivry
12. Mosco Versa-0
13. Connor
14. Drakken Joe
15. Sibir (X492) *(Debut)*
16. Payo (X492) *(Debut)*
17. Sibir (X442) *(Flashback)*
18. Bernadette (X492) *(Flashback)*
19. Weisz Steiner (X492) *(Flashback)*
20. Maria Slime
21. Diego Reyes
22. Seth Anderson

## Appearances

	+ Edens Zero
		- Spa of Eden
	+ Mildian
		- Temple of Knowledge
	+ Belial Gore
		- Game Belial *(Debut)*
		- Spica *(Debut)*
	+ Norma *(Flashback)*

**Powers and Abilities*** Ether Gear
	+ Cat Leaper
	+ Satan Gravity
* Electromagnetic Pulse *(Flashback)*

**Items*** Edens Zero
* Arsenal Suit *(Flashback)*
* Belial Gore
* Aqua Wing

## Manga & Anime Differences

* The mech-ridden battle field portion is extended in the anime, where Shiki demonstrates his Ether Gear to destroy the mechs.