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Epilogue II (エピローグ II Epirōgu II?) is the 40th chapter of the Shakugan no Shana manga series.

With Margery defeated, Lamies told her not to chase The Silver. Alastor revealed the truth about Lamies. He and Shana warned Margery but let her go.

Summary[]

Manga Ch 40 Shana confront Margery

Shana confronting Margery.

On the roof of the now restored Misaki Atrium Arch, Shana was with Yūji and Lamies. Shana had been surprised that Yūji hadn't tried to stop her from killing Margery, but she had used the back of her blade to strike her. Margery awakened to the group's laughter. She was wrapped in a cloth and was still in pain from a wound in her side. Marchosias was next to her, and greeted her. Shana approached Margery, who wondered why Shana hadn't killed her. Shana responded that it was because of her duty as a Flame Haze, which was accomplished now that Margery was too hurt to go after Lamies. Margery stated that she didn't like Shana due to her always talking about her mission, like a Crimson Lord. Shana said she didn't like Margery either, as their fight yesterday was the first time she had suffered so much. Yūji laughed at Shana and they began to argue. Margery watched this interaction and felt upset by it.

Manga Ch 40 Margery rage Gin

Margery refusing to give up on finding the Silver.

Lamies approached Margery. He didn't plan on doing anything to her and revealed that Marchosias had threatened to manifest himself again and kill them all if they had touched her. Marchosias stated that he didn't care about the world's balance and would consume all the Power of Existence in the area and kill them all, which made Margery extremely grateful. Lamies had stayed out of kindness to Margery and revealed that he had seen a glimpse of her past from a spark of her flames he had collected on his walking stick. He told Margery not to chase the armor, "the Silver". He said that chasing and searching for it was useless, as it just appears. Margery was angered, as she didn't want to give up on her revenge and hatred, which meant everything to her. Lamies rephrased that she would meet it when the time comes. Alastor also asked about the Silver, but Lamies remained silent.

Lamies thanked Shana for her efforts and said she was a great Flame Haze. Yūji apologized due to Lamies having had to use some of his gathered Power of Existence to restore the city, but Lamies didn't mind, as he had time to fulfill his wish now, instead of simply being killed by Margery. Yūji asked how long it had taken him to gather that amount of Power of Existence, but Lamies didn't say. Lamies gave Yūji some advice; if he ever became uncertain of the future, he should embrace and kiss Shana, then he would understand everything. Lamies walked away laughing, leaving Yūji flustered and Shana confused. Finally, Lamies bid farewell to his old friend Alastor, and said they would meet again at the Crossroads of Destiny. Alastor wished for Lamies' desire to come true, and called him by the name "Spiral Organ", which surprised Shana and Margery. As Lamies dissipated away, they all caught a glimpse of a young girl. Shana told Yūji that "Spiral Organ" was the greatest Unrestricted Spell Master, who had created many spells such as the Fūzetsu. Alastor explained that Lamies and "Corpse Retriever" were just names she used to wander the world. Yūji thought about how someone as amazing as her had been roaming around for centuries as Lamies, gathering Torches, just to restore one thing. Alastor said that just like humans, Crimson Denizens all had different things that were precious to them.

Manga Ch 40 Shana Alastor mission

Shana and Alastor agreeing on the simplicity of their mission.

Alastor acknowledged to Margery that many Flame Haze formed contracts to get revenge and that Lords used their emotions to protect the world's balance. He said that if her actions deviated from the Flame Haze mission, he and Shana would stop her. He stated that it should have been Marchosias who stopped her from stepping out of line. They weren't going to judge or persuade Margery, but Shana would stop her if she stepped out of line again. Yūji laughed again at how simple their mission was that everything was settled with just a warning, and Shana and Alastor agreed. Margery watched them as they left laughing.

Manga Ch 40 Margery sees Sato Tanaka

Margery seeing the boys still searching for her.

That night, a dejected Margery was still near the Atrium, flying around on the Grimoire and singing. She was touched when she saw Satō and Tanaka below, still searching for her.

Manga Ch 40 Sato Tanaka happy

Satō and Tanaka overjoyed.

A dispirited Satō and Tanaka returned to Satō's house. They entered the pitch-black bar and were surprised when Marchosias greeted them. Margery was lying on the floor, asleep and drunk. Satō and Tanaka were teary with happiness.

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  • Margery: "...You, always saying mission this, mission that, you're like a Lord. You're really detestable..."
    Shana: "What a coincidence, I don't like you either. Yesterday was the first time I'd suffered so much."
  • Marchosias (to Lamies): "Shaddup. Nothing's changed. Like I care about the world's balance. I'll gulp down all the Power of Existence around here and I'll kill kill kill kill you all."
  • Lamies: "It's useless to chase it. You'll chase but never catch it, search but never find it. It just appears. That's what it's like."
    Margery: "...Like I'd, give up everything! Just because you told me to!! I won't let anyone say it's useless!! This revenge is mine, this hatred is mine!!!"
  • Lamies (to Yūji): "Lastly, I'll give you some advice, as a service. If you become anxious in the future, don't talk, embrace and kiss her. Then you will understand everything instantly."
  • Lamies: "Farewell "Flame of Heaven", my old friend. Let's meet again at the Crossroads of Destiny."
    Alastor: "...May the day come when your wish blooms, "Spiral Organ"."
  • Yūji: "After everything that's happened, that's all you have to say to settle things? The Flame Haze mission seems awfully simple."
    Shana and Alastor: "That's how it is."

Trivia[]

  • Lamies had collected a spark of Margery's flames on his walking stick, which had allowed him to see into her past, in the previous chapter.

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Navigation[]

Shakugan no Shana (Manga)
Illustrated by Ayato Sasakura and serialized in Dengeki Daioh
Volume I PrologueChapter 01Chapter 02Chapter 03Chapter 04Chapter 05Chapter 06Chapter 07
Volume II Chapter 08Chapter 09Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Report MangaShakugan no Shana-tanGRIMOIRE
Volume III Chapter 16Chapter 17Chapter 18Chapter 19Chapter 20Chapter 21Shana-san's First Bath
Volume IV Chapter 22Chapter 23Chapter 24Chapter 25Chapter 26Chapter 27Chapter 28Shakugan no Shana-tan II
Volume V Chapter 29Chapter 30Chapter 31Chapter 32Chapter 33ZoetropeA Certain Day at Tendōkyū
Volume VI Chapter 34Chapter 35Chapter 36Chapter 37Chapter 38Chapter 39Chapter 40Shakugan no Shana-tan III
Volume VII PrologueChapter 41Chapter 42Chapter 43Chapter 44Chapter 45Chapter 46Chapter 47
Volume VIII Chapter 48Chapter 49Chapter 50Chapter 51Chapter 52Chapter 53Chapter 54Omake Manga
Volume IX Chapter 55Chapter 56Chapter 57Chapter 58Chapter 59Chapter 60Chapter 61
Volume X Chapter 62Chapter 63Chapter 64Chapter 65Chapter 66Chapter 67Chapter 68epilogue
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