Now that 044 has found love, she has a reason to live.She betrays her organization and must find Luka before the central government hunts her down.

After escaping into the sewers of Neo Tokyo, 044 is discovered by bounty hunters. She discovers that not only is Daxus II after her, but the Phage, having placed a bounty for her head, are as well. On top of that, she finds the strange need to reconcile with Luka and goes to Matilda's Clinic only to find that things may not be as easy as she thought.

A group of Phages infiltrate Matilda's Clinic and take away Luka. The police along with the SBCU (Special Battle Clone Unit) arrive soon after the Phages.

044 and Garcia take refuge in a ship, transporting them to a planet which promises to keep her real identiy hidden. As she attempts to hide a man reveals a shocking truth.

044 and Garcia discover Sakuza's mysterious past. All the while, 044 is once again made aware of her dwindling lifespan.

Daxus II arrives at the Coffin of Despair and begins operation to root out 044 and Sakuza.

044 is forced to flee into the abadoned mining tunnels with Zakusa and Garcia. Zakusa rallies his clone soldiers to take on Daxus II and help 044 escape.

After losing the clone soldiers, 044 and Garcia are forced to rely on a miracle, Zakusa's legacy. Rescued by King, they must find a place where Daxus II can't find them.

Escaping certain death, 044 and Garcia find refuge. They must flee the White Planet with the subdued Luka to save themselves.

Luka decides he must save King in order to be forgiven. Garcia gets closer to locating the woman behind the voice and it's only a matter of time before 044 must face her.