The Galactic Empire built by mankind, moved from the planet Terra
In AD 2801, they declared the founding of United Stars of the Galaxy.
This year marks the start of the Galaxy Calendar Years.
It was the beginning of the era of prosperity for humans.
296 Galaxy Calendar Years.
The young Rudolph von Goldenbaum has joined the world of politics.
Under his effective leadership the Parliament affirmed its standing.
310 Galaxy Calendar Years.
The Prime Minister and President of State, Rudolph von Goldenbaum,
announced the building of the Reich Empire.
He called himself the first emperor. And he did away with the Galaxy calendar.
Calling it the Empire Calendar Years.
Rudolph von Goldenbaum used oppressive politics.
Anyone in opposition was killed or imprisoned.
164 Empire Calendar Years.
A young leader, Heinessen led a group of democratic believers...
to leave the Empire.
They reached an uninhibited planet, that was beyond the universe...
... and built the Free Planets.
Also, they resurrected the Galaxy calendar.
640 Galaxy Calendar Years 331 in Empire Calendar Years.
First contact between the Reich Empire and Free Planets.
150 years later.
The battle history repeats itself.
Especially the link between the Free Planets and the Empire...
is the lserlohn Corridor. Hence, the Empire builds
the lserlohn Fortress, to obstruct Free Planets.
A lot of lives were sacrificed.
Now under the command of Yang Wenli of the Free Planets,
Iserlohn Fortress has been conquered.
The second shot of The Hammer has been confirmed.
The flagship of Seekt has been destroyed.
The rest of the flagships are leaving the battle lines.
Iserlohn... Iserlohn Fortress has been taken over.
How can this be?
There is no need to panic.
The problem is who will fight this battle?
Iserlohn Fortress has been conquered?
I don't believe. Is there a mistake?
Isn't lserlohn Fortress undefeated?
These fools. What are they doing?
The Minister of War Field and Empire Joint Chief of Staff...
... through the Minister of State Marquis Lichtenlade
reported the results to King Friedrick the Fourth.
The Empire's territory is sacred to the enemies.
As a result of this defeat, there are disastrous results.
Everyone is very frightened.
The Empire's territory cannot be taken over by the enemies.
The way you put it is so strange.
Since when did the Alliance become our enemy?
Aren't they the traitors of the Empire?
Marshal, you seem to be trying to blame others.
You are unaware of the reality. All you want is face.
That's why we ended up like this.
The defeat of Seekt and Stockhausen.
Is it due to this as well?
Absolutely.
As long as lserlohn Fortress is taken over,
we will not let things rest.
You are getting busier nowadays.
So,
Yes.
Go now.
Are you worried about something?
Are you not pleased with them?
This mission has been carried out by some experienced Commanders.
But...
But it is a pity that an advisor is lacking.
You notice this as well?
As long as you need me, I will be at your service.
Kircheis, you're an Assistant Commander...
...Ieading several troops.
I have no time to be an advisor.
Plus...
Well, nothing.
What are Seekt and Stockhausen up to?
Hence, the position of Commander of lserlohn can belong only to one.
It is too late to talk about it now.
Who should be responsible for the defeat?
Even if you want someone to be responsible...
Seekt has died and the enemy has got Stockhausen.
They are not here anymore.
Speaking of them,
The advisor to Seekt, Oberstein has come back.
Just tell him to resign.
This is a good idea.
Looks like we have to prepare a speech.
Sir, Oberstein is here.
He hopes to see you.
Oberstein?
The last time the Marshal turn up for the ceremony.
Oh, that Oberstein. Why is he looking for me?
He is the only survivor of lserlohn Station Fleet flagship.
Then, it shouldn't be anything good.
Do you want to see him?
Ok, let him in.
Yes.
Please come in, Captain Oberstein.
You are Oberstein?
Why do you want to see me?
Please tell these people to leave.
There is only the three of us.
Kircheis is here too.
Can you please tell him to leave for a while?
It doesn't matter even if he is here.
Don't you know that?
I understand.
You don't wish to let Kircheis hear...
what you are going to say to me, right?
No matter what,
I will still let him know.
This is your right. Sir, if you
wish to conquer the world, you need all kinds of people, right?
You have to say what one wants to hear,
and tell another what he has to do.
I think I should just go to the next room.
I shall take my leave now.
Well...
Actually, I'm in an awkward position right now.
I believe you are aware of this.
You are the only survivor of the battle of lserlohn.
You should have been shot.
Seekt has sacrificed himself in this battle.
To the other Commanders, I am just a deserter.
But, Sir.
I have my own reasons and hope you would listen.
I think you've got it wrong.
You don't have to tell me your reasons.
You should explain to the Court-Martial.
You did not perform the duty of pointing out the
Commander's mistakes. You cared only for your own safety.
These are the facts.
You don't have to say anymore.
I don't think so.
I am the only survivor in the army of lserlohn.
I know that my survival will result in punishment.
As you can see, my eyes are handicapped.
I have no right to live on like a weakling.
If Rudolph the Great is still alive,
I would have been killed.
Do you know? I really hate him.
I hate him and his descendents.
And all that he has done.
Beware of what you say.
The Reich Empire, no! Goldenbaum Dynasty should be destroyed.
I want to destroy it personally if I have the chance.
But I don't have the power.
What I can do is to help the new king.
Let the new king be born.
Imperial Field Marshal. Count Lohengramm.
Oberstein, do you know what you are saying?
Of course I do.
I will repeat this again. Goldenbaum Dynasty should be destroyed.
Only you can rebuild this Empire.
Let me help you, my lord.
Kircheis.
Seize Oberstein now.
As a member of the Empire's army, he must not be let off so easily.
I must not let you go off.
So you are only a man of this calibre.
Then,
You can let Vice Admiral Kircheis to be your only confidant,
and walk on your narrow path.
Admiral Kircheis, are you going to shoot me?
I am unarmed. Would you be able to fire at me?
I think not.
That is the kind of person you are.
You command respect.
But it is not enough to achieve greatness.
You are of no use to the king.
If there is light, then there is shadow...
But it is a pity that the young Field Marshal do not know this.
Kircheis.
What are you trying to say?
I dare not.
I think Seekt must have hated you.
That Commander is not a man who can induce loyalty over
his subordinates. All right.
I will speak to the aristocrats.
Since you did not shirk your duties and is not after fame,
Your righteousness is worthy of praise.
If the positions of the Three Officials are vacant, then at least...
... one will fall into the hands of Count Lohengramm.
You shouldn't let your mistakes help him gain promotion.
We did thought of it too.
But we are all militants.
It would not do if others believed that we are hoarding our positions.
Pity.
Please think carefully about this.
If all of you agree, I have nothing to say.
I will inform the king.
If all of you wants to leave, I will let you go.
But...
tell Field Marshal to come.
Which position do you want?
I did not do anything during the battle.
How can I take away someone else's position?
The defeat of lserlohn Fortress...
was due to the mistakes of Seekt and Stockhausen.
Now Commander Seekt has resigned...
and Stockhausen is captured,
I don't think it is necessary for others to bear the blame.
Hence, I beg you, my lord.
Do not blame them anymore.
You are so selfless.
What do you think of the Marshal's words?
Field Marshal is young yet mature.
I am impressed.
We beg you, my lord.
Please don't blame them anymore.
Since both of you say so,
I shall not punish them.
I will hand over to the Minister of State.
Do you have anything else to say?
No.
Then, please take your leave.
I'm going to look after my roses.
How can I ever repay His Majesty for his kindness?
That fellow has gain much from this.
Isn't he supposed to be very selfless?
What?
He is just pretending in front of the King.
Field Marshal is just trying to
plead on the behalf of Oberstein.
Oberstein?
He hopes to take Oberstein to his own army.
Is he trying to do that?
Since he has requested for it, I can't turn him down.
It can't be only us who will receive favours from the king.
That fellow is going too far.
But even so,
he will not force us to give up our positions.
You are right.
The positions of the 3 Commanders is mine sooner or later.
I am just lending it to the old folks for now.
The three positions are only a springboard for me.
What happened, Kircheis?
You seem to have something to tell me.
You seem to know what others are plotting.
Calm down.
Is this about Oberstein?
Oberstein is a dangerous man.
I know this.
He is smart enough but he is strong-willed.
That is why he was defeated by Seekt and the others.
Do you think you can control him?
Well...
I don't hope to be friends with people like him.
Or even expect loyalty from him.
He is just trying to make use of me to achieve his aims.
So I must make use of his intelligence.
If I can't even control people like Oberstein,
How can I take control of the galaxy?
This wine is good. Would you like a drink?
No, thanks.
There are a lot of important things waiting for me to do.
Really?
We are just using Oberstein to achieve our aims.
You mean our aims?
Leave now, Sir Reinhard.
I am afraid you will be shut out.
It's a long time since I saw my sis. We chatted for some time.
Annerose is still as cheerful as ever.
That's good.
How can you still be cheerful when you are living in such a place?
Kircheis, let's take a shortcut.
Sir Reinhard.
Quiet.
Don't spoil my mood.
As long as you obey me, I will treat you well.
Let me go.
I can give you money,
or do you want to come home with me?
You know that I have someone.
How can he compare to aristocrats like us?
Help!
No one will rescue you.
You too.
If you don't obey me, do you know what will happen to you?
Sir Reinhard. You went too far.
These idiots.
What do they think of others?
They think they are born with the right to rule.
They think they have the right to hurt others.
These people are too evil.
And this Empire is so corrupted.
Sir Reinhard.
The one thing I can't forgive Rudolph the Great is that...
he has done nothing to help the needy since he became the king.
That's because all those who support him are the aristocrats.
That's why things turn out this way.
Haven't you thought about this before, Kircheis?
Goldenbaum Dynasty doesn't exist because of humans.
It has been only 500 years since Rudolph built his Empire.
Rudolph was not a king in the past.
He was only a commoner in the Goldenbaum family.
He is only a greedy person who wants to have everything.
He was lucky...
to become an undefeated king.
Sir Reinhard.
Kircheis.
Yes.
Can't I do everything Rudolph the Great can do?
Tell me!
It's all right. There is no one around.
Sir Reinhard, you cannot speak like this.
It's all right, Kircheis.
There is only you here.
Don't I stand a chance?
You may have a chance.
Let's revolt, Kircheis.
We can conquer the entire galaxy.
Must you conquer the entire galaxy, Sir Reinhard?
And...
the stars are just like the other day.
Sir, do you regret what you just did?
How can I regret?
Our future battles will not only be on the battlefield.
Political Struggles, Court politics.
It's not just a war of words,
but also a war of blood.
Listen, Oberstein. That is why I saved you.
I exchanged you for the 3 Commanders' positions.
You must help me succeed.
Since you have understood, I will not say anymore.
Please forgive me for my insolence.
What is it?
I would like to speak my mind.
You are talking about the Field Marshal?
Are you saying that I gave too much power to Annerose's brother?
Do you agree with me, my lord?
You feel he is too daring,
and would use his power as an lmperial Official,
to overthrow the throne?
I am almost afraid to say the rumours that are flying around.
There's nothing to worry about.
Goldenbaum Dynasty did not exist since the birth of humans.
Like the fact that 'no man lives forever, no country will stand forever.'
It is perfectly all right to let the Reich Empire end in my reign.
Since it is going to end anyway, let it end in glory.
Ever since the first ruler Rudolph the Great,
The Reich Empire has passed through 36 generations.
At that time, Friedrick the lV didn't expect...
that the 500 year old Empire is coming to an end very soon.
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