Ep. 14: Narumi confronts Shirogane while Francine's true origin is revealed after the battle.
Pantalone and Arlecchino destroy the Francine marionette and George. The shirogane doctor sacrifices himself to save Narumi on the operating table. Fatima attacks with Spinettina but is defeated. Narumi regains consciousness and defeats Pantalone. Arlecchino attacks with flames, but Fatima survives to see Narumi cut Arlecchino to pieces. Lady Francine reveals she is a copy, and the real Francine, source of Zonapha syndrome, is elsewhere. Narumi tracks down Shirogane, accusing her of being Francine. He claims a survivor from Clogue village in Quiberon, now head of Fou Industries, told him Shirogane was created from Aqua Vitae made by Francine. As Narumi prepares to kill Shirogane, he recalls his early time with her and Masaru, and walks away.
Episodes
- Ep. 10 · Narumi shares memories while Lucille learns of Jin's deadly automaton and the Aqua Vitae spring's destruction.
- Ep. 11 · Shirogane-Os clash with Midnight Circus automatons in the Sahara Desert.
- Ep. 12 · The group faces deadly traps and a combat trial before meeting Lady Francine.
- Ep. 13 · Lucille arrives with reinforcements to save the Midnight Circus from the Quatre Pionniers.
- Ep. 14 · Narumi confronts Shirogane while Francine's true origin is revealed after the battle.
- Ep. 15 · Masaru discovers his father's secret room and battles Kuroga village marionettes.
- Ep. 16 · Shoji confronts Masaru about Sadayoshi's influence while Masaru consumes Shoji's blood to access his memories.
- Ep. 17 · Shoji reveals his past with Angelina and Guy's history with Lucille and Zonapha
- Ep. 18 · Shoji recalls the past as Francine faces automata while Angelina sacrifices herself to protect the baby.