Searching for A.W. - To My Way

Searching for A.W. - To My Way is the two hundred and twenty third chapter of D.Gray-man written and illustrated by Katsura Hoshino.

Summary
Inside Allen's mind, Allen learns about Katerina and the house that contains the answers to the war. Allen states that he will learn the truth about Nea and try to understand him. He realises that his goal was discovered, and all he has to do is to move forward.

However, Allen is unsure how to escape from the trap within Nea's subconsciousness. Suddenly, he hears Johnny's words encouraging him to fight and sees the image of him holding his hand. Allen is shocked by the fact that Johny stayed by his side, despite him hurting Johny earlier. Inspired by the words of Johny about the power of the bonds between people and the memories of his friends, Allen demands from Nea to return his body to him once more.

In the real world, Nea tells Link he's scary while refusing to work together with him while grabbing him by the throat. Nea states he hates humans and Link is a fool thinking he'd ally with him that willingly. Link points how he allied with Cross prompting Nea to angrily point out he had no choice. While Nea is sure that Timcanpy would be more than enough for him, Link reveals that Tim was destroyed by Apocryphos earlier, shocking him. Before they can talk further, Feedler pounces on the two demanding to free the Earl. Link uses his talismans to stop him, but Feedler breaks through and, revealing a large mouth on his stomach, demand from him to he free the Earl. Link reveals that his attack just now already released the Earl, which is proven true as Wisely helps the Earl to his feet. The Earl continues to mutter he's not Mana and states that Nea has gone mad, prompting Tyki to realise he's heard that name before. Wisely notes that they should return to the ark, claiming that the lost boy will return to their home.