Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World, Vol. 2 (manga) — Kei Sazane

Fate has guided Iska and Alice together once more as they cross paths at an Imperial painter's art exhibit. There, they agree to meet again -- only this time, to settle the score! But when an ancient power awakens to threaten their very lives, Alice is forced to choose between her country and her ideals! Up against an all-powerful foe, will the two heroes form an unlikely alliance -- or find themselves unable to overcome their allegiances?