Episode 45

**Kiss & Die** is the 45th episode of the *Edens Zero* anime, and the 20th episode of the second season.

Elsie and Justice battle each other. While clashing, Elsie asks if Justice remembers their past together.

## Summary

While holding Shiki's punch, Justice tells the young man that the Interstellar Union Army was formed to strike down the evils of the cosmos, be it the Oración Seis Galáctica or lawless space voyagers like him. He knocks Shiki back, explaining that the Edens Zero is an unregistered ship, furthermore it's previous owners were Ziggy and Elsie and presumes further investigation is required. Not wanting him aboard his ship, Shiki attacks but Justice easily defends himself. The young man comments how aggressive his government is, which Justice states that normally there are protocols to be followed, such as not harming civilians. However, the Oración Seis Interstellar are given certain privileges, such as the right to eradicate any target they deem evil. Justice adds that because of the Demon King power in his Ether and his connections to Elsie, he may become a great evil one day if allowed to live. With this, he decides to kill him here and now in the name of justice. The Interstellar activates Meteor and attacks Shiki, volleying him around so fast that the young man cannot comprehend what is happening. Justice asks if Elsie hid her power from her "friends", explaining that they have the same powers, Star Drain. With Shiki unable to move, Justice prepares to finish him off and uses Grand Chariot.

Meanwhile at the Enormous Satellite Server, Müller has Hermit under his mercy and wants her to smile like she had before. Weisz tells him to get away from her, Müller recognizes his face and recalls Hermit calling his name. This makes him realize that he is a younger version after his homeworld was eaten by a Chronophage. Müller holds him up, ecstatic that the brilliant scientist's brain is before him. Back to Shiki, who lies on the ground, surprises Justice for his surviving his attack. The Interstellar summons a spear, Antares, to finish Shiki off once again. However, Elsie arrives and stops just before he strikes. The space pirate apologizes to Shiki, telling him that this is her fault and that her crew will get Homura back. An enraged Elsie warns Justice that he will pay for this.

The two enemies face each other and fight once Elsie equips her battle gear. Their battle causes a large blast that sends Shiki flying. Victory and Creed watch this from afar, and are soon encountered by the Princess Guard who are here to rescue Homura. Creed uses his Ether Lock, but Hyoga defends himself with his Ice Wall. Gowen then throws a fiery punch against the titanic Victory's. As Elsie and Justice clash swords, the pirate notes that he has gotten better and calls him by his real name, James Holloway. The soldier retorts that he abandoned that name long ago, calling her a traitor to the fatherland. Justice blames her treachery for losing everything in that nation, and charges towards her.

The two continue their fight into the town, where Elsie remarks that she lost everything there as well. The soldier insists that if she had not betrayed them, then they would not have lost anything. The pirate argues that someone had to do something, or they would have lost the entire Kaede Cosmos. Justice spouts that this is twisted logic, but Elsie replies that if there was real justice then he would have seen it, how powerful the government was and what they were plotting. Justice disagrees, saying that with his faith in justice then he would have made it better. The pirate retorts that they were too young to have that kind of power and that there was not enough time, explaining that this was why she told everyone the truth. Justice remarks that that is what started the war. With their brawl forcing them closer, Elsie asks if he remembers the last time their faces were this close.

A flashback occurs, where the two are young children. Elsie asks James to kiss, since they are going to get married when they grow up. James notes that it was their parents who decided, and that it is really just so Elsie's kingdom can absorb his. Elsie closes her eyes and prepares, making James hesistantly try. But Elsie stops it, happily telling to save it until they are older. Back to the present, Elsie jokingly suggests they kiss to engender forgiveness in their hearts. Justice comes closes, but says it will engender nothing. They kiss, but the two stab each other, forcing them to back away. With this Justice declares that he will her, which Elsie agrees, saying that it seems that this is their fate. In the forest, Shiki lies on the ground, mumbling that he could not do anything and wonders how the two can be so powerful. Suddenly, a robot approaches him, telling him to unleash his gravity. The bot states that gravity is the weight of the heart and his has not yet reached the abyss.

On the Edens Zero, Witch notes that they have lost contact with Hermit and Weisz. At the same time, Jinn informs them that he is bringing Kleene back to the ship. Witch asks Laguna to go into the satellite server, which he does so. In the satellite server, Weisz gets the idea to use the Arsenal Suit and move the joints with his Ether's power. He manages to do it and kicks Müller in the face. He frees Hermit and calms her down, reminding her what they need to do. Angered, Müller pulls a lever to make the robots more violent. On Foresta, the bots start killing the humans.

During the chaos, Rebecca, Happy, and Pino manages to save a little girl and escape. Elsewhere, the bot makes Shiki's pain is made lighter, allowing him to move again. He tells the young man that true gravity transcends even concepts, saying that it is the weight of the heart, capable of making others' hearts fall inside them or attract a girl from the future. He remarks that its force is infinite, making it powerful yet dangerous. He notes how noisy the machines are acting and prepares something. At the same time, Elsie and Justice are found by a swarm of drones. They defend themselves against them and try to attack each other with Grand Chariot. The bot with Shiki performs Gravity Center, causing everyone on the planet to be pulled down for a while. The bot then reveals himself to be the founder of the Magimech School of Gravity Martial Arts, Xenolith, as well as having been the mentor of Ziggy.

## Characters In Order of Appearance

1. Justice
2. Shiki Granbell
3. Müller
4. Hermit Mio
5. Weisz Steiner (X442)
6. Weisz Steiner (X492) (Fantasy)
7. Elsie Crimson
8. Victory
9. Creed
10. Gowen
11. Hyoga
12. Homura Kōgetsu
13. Xenolith *(Debut)*
14. Witch Regret
15. Sister Ivry
16. Jinn
17. Kleene Rutherford
18. Laguna Husert
19. Mosco Versa-0
20. Spot
21. Rebecca Bluegarden
22. Happy
23. E.M. Pino
24. Aruna *(Debut)*
25. Couchpo

## Appearances

	+ Foresta
		- Edens Zero
		- Enormous Satellite Server
* Kaede Cosmos *(Flashback)*
	+ Lendard *(Flashback)*

**Powers and Abilities*** Ether Gear
	+ Satan Gravity
	+ Star Drain
	+ Ether Lock
	+ Titan's Arm
	+ Ice Wall *(Debut)*
	+ Flame Bolt *(Debut)*
* Hand-to-Hand Combat
* Swordsmanship
* Electromagnetic Pulse

**Techniques*** High Collar Battle Gear *(Debut)*
	+ Meteor *(Debut)*
	+ Meteor Frenzy *(Debut)*
	+ Grand Chariot
	+ Antares *(Debut)*
* Magimech Attack: Gravity Center

**Items*** Edens Zero
* Enormous Satellite Server

**Creatures**
**Battles and Events*** Shiki Granbell vs. Justice *(Concluded)*
* Elsie Crimson vs. Justice *(Started)*
* Gowen & Hyoga vs. Victory & Creed *(Started)*