Free Planets Alliance is planning to attack Fortress lserlohn.
The Reich Empire is conferring honours on Astate's heroes.
The hero is Count Reinhard von Lohengramm.
Because Reinhard defeated Free Planets Alliance and won
an absolute victory for Empire, he's conferred as Empire Marshal.
Has His Majesty arrived at the assembly?
Yes.
Then, I'll wait for you at the lounge.
You'll also be awarded soon and, everyone will have to call you
Admiral. Under this circumstance,
We can finally attend the conferment ceremony together.
Enough already, Reinhard.
Until then, I wondered who will be the one,
sitting on the Emperor's throne?
I feel that His Majesty is in imminent danger of losing his throne.
His Majesty will know of this sooner or later.
Count Reinhard von Lohengramm.
Count Lohengramm, you've accomplished much in this battle.
Your humble subordinate fears that...
all these merits are attributed to Your Majesty's blessings.
In the Astate battle against the rebels,
Count Reinhard von Lohengramm, owning to his military achievements,
is appointed as Field Marshal and the post of Star Fleet Vice Commander.
Half of the Star Fleet comes under his command from now on.
March 19th of Empire Year 487, Reich Empire Emperor Friedrick
the Fourth. A Marshal at the tender age of 20?
Because his sister is the Emperor's favored, he has made his mark?
That may be what is said,
but this gold-haired boy defeated the rebel army this time.
Even l, Muckenberger, has to admit his capabilities.
Even a valiant veteran like you also fear this golden-haired
boy so much? He may have won this battle...
but this time, it could be just a coincidence.
Well, in my opinion, his opponents are way too lousy.
You must be Seigfried, Captain Kircheis.
I am.
May I know who you are?
I'm Captain Paul von Oberstein. Please give me your guidance.
Very sorry.
My prosthetic eyes are a bit unwell.
Really sorry, I must have scared you.
Luckily, there's optics computer, so my eyes can still manage to see.
A pity that this pair of eyes won't last for long.
Injuries sustained from war?
Nope, I'm born like this.
If I had been born in the era of Rudolph the Great,
perhaps I would have already been eliminated according to the...
the Bad Genes Eradication Law.
You have an excellent superior.
We'll talk again when there's a chance.
I'll take my leave.
Captain Paul von Oberstein.
May I know which unit you belong to?
This time, I'm appointed as advisor of Fortress lserlohn Fleet.
I've to point this out again.
I'm rejoiced that you have such a good superior.
How do you yourself feel about this?
Sire, you're someone who's circumspect and far-sighted.
But I'm not your enemy either.
Enough.
I haven't seen sister for a long time.
Just forget whatever that Oberstein said to you.
Yeah, I know.
I feel that time passes so quickly.
It's been ten years now since then.
Sister.
Dad.
Dad, who has moved into the empty house next door?
I heard that it's some poor nobles who have moved in.
Poor nobles?
Who are you?
Sorry, I'm from next door.
What's your name?
I'm called Seigfried Kircheis.
Seigfried? This name is in poor taste.
But Kircheis doesn't sound too bad.
Gives one a very comfortable feeling.
That's it, like wind blowing across the meadows.
That's done. From now on, I'll call you Kircheis.
But... You must be
thinking of befriending me when you come here, right?
I'm Reinhard von Lohengramm. How do you do.
Reinhard.
Sister, allow me to introduce. He's Seigfried Kircheis.
We've just became good friends.
I'm Annerose, Seig.
Do be my brother's good friend from now on.
Ok.
What on earth is the matter with him?
Seig. Do be my brother's good friend from now on.
Then, you just sit over there.
Please shift your feet away.
You aren't moving.
Been telling him so many times, he'll make more enemies like that.
If it isn't for Kircheis, you'll be just a useless coward.
If you can't take this lying down, than fight me.
How about it? You gold-haired imp!
If you're scared, then go and hide inside your sister's skirts.
Stop fighting!
Reinhard.
Help!
Kircheis.
This fellow only has the build but his brain is like a baby's.
There's blood.
This is terrible.
What to do now?
Should sis know that I fought with somebody, she'd be very upset.
You shall come with me.
So this is it.
You would become an outstanding advisor.
Don't praise me yet.
Never brawl with anyone in the future.
I promise you, I'll try my best.
Get down!
Come, have some drink. It'll warm you up a bit.
Thank you.
The clothes will be dry in no time.
Look at the two of you, actually playing right into the fountains.
It's obvious you two have good stamina.
Wait, Reinhard.
Sister has baked a fabulous cake.
If you can't outrun me, I'm not going to give you a treat.
You got to speed up.
Just look at me.
Hey! hurry up!
Come over here.
You must be Reinhard, my friend?
Congratulations to you.
Your sister has decided to go and wait upon the Emperor in palace.
That is an honour.
Dad.
What on earth is happening?
Why did you make sis go to the palace?
Why?
Where did all these money come from?
You've sold Sister away, right?
Reinhard.
You tell me how could l dare to refuse?
Moreover, I could have these money as well.
I don't want it!
Annerose has also agreed to this herself.
Sister.
Sis, why do you...
Sis...
Reinhard.
Reinhard, you'll have great prospects hereafter.
A future that's yours alone.
Sister...
You must grasp hold of opportunities.
Sister will try my very best to aid you.
Sis...
Sister.
Seig, even though we spend little time together,
but I'm really thankful to you.
Sorry.
Could I please be alone?
Reinhard.
Who's that?
Kircheis?
Taking a stroll at such late hours?
What's that in your hand? Reinhard.
Looks like I can't hide anything from you, Kircheis.
A cosmos gun?
Why do you carry this for?
I'm going to the Empire palace.
I want to get my sister back.
Do you mean it?
Don't bother about me, Kircheis. You'd better leave.
But...
Shh...
Bad luck.
Looks like they didn't chase us here.
Yeah, right.
Kircheis, our Reich Empire is fighting the rebel army now,
and it's a fierce battle, right?
And this warfare has been going on for nearly 140 years, right?
Then what are these people doing here in this place?
So many are dying on the battlefields and they're still
here partying away. Isn't this very strange?
The families of these people won't be sent off to the battlegrounds.
They're nobles in upper-class society.
In other words, those people simply cannot understand
the people's agony. Sister.
Reinhard.
Sis.
It isn't Sister.
Imp, this place is not meant for little kids like you.
Let go of me!
What mischief are you up to?
Fancy carrying such toys on you?
Hey! This thing isn't for small kids to play.
Bring it over quickly!
Reinhard.
It's power.
What I need is power.
Reinhard.
If I should want to get my sister back,
then I must, first of all, possess power that would make those idiots
bow to my commands. If my opponent is
the aristocrats, then I need greater powers than theirs.
If he's the Emperor, then l must have power mightier than his.
Reinhard.
Relying on this alone is simply useless. Kircheis,
I wish to attend the military academy to be a soldier in future.
Because this is the fastest means to lay my hands on power.
Kircheis, you with me?
We'll bring my sister back together..
You want me to become a soldier too?
Seig, do be my brother's good friend from now on.
Since you've already said so...
One day, I'll definitely have...
Kircheis, what are you doing?
I finally get to see you, Seig.
Greetings Lady Annerose, your humble subject feels deeply honoured.
What's wrong, Seig?
You're talking to me, please don't act so formally, alright?
All right.
Come in before we talk.
I'll brew coffee for you guys and there's some delicious cake as well.
I made it myself.
I don't know if it is to your liking. Come in and try some.
Must be good.
Really?
Really.
if it hadn't been for my war contributions,
I would not have a chance to see my own sister.
You've to bear with this a while more.
I believe one day,
Lady Annerose will return to Reinhard's side once again.
Not only this,
I want to have the entire universe.
Don't you agree?
Yes.
Even though the soldiers are at rest,
the battles in the Galaxy simply has not come to an end.
Reinhard von Lohengramm and Seigfried Kircheis...
... still on a long journey.
Downfall of lserlohn
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