The bridge connecting Roosevelt Island to the mainland is destroyed by a set of explosions cutting all accesses and killing many Animus women. War erupts among the Animus and Dolore, and casualties mount on both sides. Hervé, with Anna in his arms, breaks into the school grounds. The four girls follow in pursuit but he defeats them and kills Lula who comes to their aid. Badly wounded, he enters the school with the dying Anna, and finds the book. Sadly he has to kill Anna as she manifests her beast form and attacks him. The girls find Lise and join the two books together, releasing the curse and allowing the immortal Animus women to finally die, including Lise. Flowers bloom and cover the island which becomes known as the Red Garden.