796 Galaxy Years, 22nd August.
The Free Planets Alliance began its long journey...
by attacking the Empire.
The King ordered Empire Fleet, Marshal Lohengramm
to retaliate in full force.
I intend to use this chance to destroy the Alliance Army.
This time is not just to retaliate against the lserlohn's enemies.
We must also lure the enemies into the Empire.
This means that we won't attack...
until their supplies have finished?
That's right.
We'll destroy them once their supplies have finished.
You mean we'll just lure them but not attack?
That's right. You think otherwise?
No, but we'll waste a lot of time.
It's fine for us...
but what will those aristocrats think?
We need time to shut them up.
By the way...
there's a way to make the enemies finish up their supplies.
Ok.
Oberstein, you explain it to them. Yes.
As everyone knows...
the Alliance Army has always called themselves the liberals.
In other words, they have the duty to protect the lives of the people.
You mean let the people finish their supplies?
How can it be?
We intend to take away the supplies and food...
from all the nearby planets.
I believe this will cause the people to welcome the Alliance Army.
But then their illusions will be destroyed.
Thus the responsibility of the Commander...
is very high.
I've sent Kessler there.
Commander Kessler, there's an important order from the HQ.
What?
This is?
What's the HQ up to?
Tell the HQ to make themselves clear.
No!
This order is given by Marshal Lohengramm.
He won't make the people suffer.
We must trust Marshal Lohengramm.
We just need to fulfill our duty.
Yes.
Show me the territory under our control.
Distribute my orders now.
Yes.
Morgan, go to Yai. Denker is in charge of Nilasi.
Harven, go to Sandanka.
I'll take care of Klaygor.
Look, Mother.
Sorry to disturb you, Sir.
What's it? Montague.
Yes.
There's a notice from the Empire's headquarters.
So it's here?
Montague, what do you think?
Everyone thinks we should open the doors to the enemy.
But then...
what about the reputation of the Klaygor Family?
No, afterall, I don't have long to live.
But when I think of my son... Edward.
Bring me Frieya and Karl. I'll...
We've visitors from the Army.
Don't tell me it's the reinforcements?
Reinforcements, they're here.
Reinforcements? They're here?
Are they from the Empire?
Why is it still like this?
Is it going to turn into a battlefield?
Karl, today our guest is Ambassador.
You must be good.
I know, Mother.
How can such a thing happen?
The Alliance Army will be here any moment.
Instead of helping us,
our Army wants all our supplies.
What's this?
Do they want everyone to starve to death?
No, the enemy is attacking...
because they want to liberate the people.
As long as the people request, they'll provide
the supplies and food. So that they can gain their trust.
They might... But no one can guarantee this.
Are you going to abandon us like this?
I hope you can understand.
It's been decided that all will retreat in this direction.
What happened, Father?
No...nothing...
Bring Karl to his room.
Brother Ulrich.
You know him?
Yes.
Duke Klaygor.
You must answer me by tomorrow.
What do you want?
Karl.
Mother.
Don't disappear...
Grandfather will be worried.
Is this child your son?
He's my son, Karl.
He's the descendent of the Klaygor Family.
Karl, go to your grandfather.
I'll come back when I finish talking to this uncle.
Ok, I'll go out first.
It's been only 2 years since my husband died.
He just can't forget his father.
My husband... He was also a soldier too.
I always felt that you are similar to him... So...
Can we take a walk if there's time?
It's been some time since we've taken a walk.
You must be Frieya.
Come on!
I'll marry you if you can catch me.
Don't forget what you've said.
Wait for me!
Frieya, I can't play with you any more.
I will go to battle soon.
When?
Now.
I'm sorry. I should have told you earlier.
Will you be back?
I don't know.
No, I don't want you to go.
Didn't you promise me?
Didn't you promise me to let me be your bride?
Listen to me, Frieya.
I'm going to war so that you'll have a better life.
You're lying.
I cannot be happy without you.
I never thought I'll see you again.
My father...
He sees Klaygor Family as his everything.
I hate war. War has taken away everything dear to me.
War took you and Edward away.
Who has the right to take away what is dearest to my father?
You're still here?
He seems to have gone to Klaygor.
We had better leave here.
Beware of what you say.
They could be the reinforcements.
Who are they helping? The aristocrats?
It's got nothing to with us.
The rebels are made up of commoners.
I heard they're going to free us.
Free us? I don't need anyone to free me.
Don't you think Klaygor is a good man?
I know he's a good man.
No matter if it's the Alliance or Empire Army,
just don't turn this place into a battlefield.
Father is right.
What's Commander Kessler doing?
In another 16 hours the enemy will be here.
I think it must be terrible for him.
If it was me,
I would not have the courage to give such an order.
Thank goodness we still have some time.
We just have to wait.
Are you still there?
Kircheis, look at the beautiful sky.
I believe there are a lot of stars...
falling quietly.
The rest will then become brighter because of this fallen star.
You mean the fallen star is the brightest?
No, it's meant to be.
Tonight will be another long night.
Sir.
Why are you still awake?
I just can't get to sleep.
Montague, you've served me for a long time.
You've always been my best friend since young...
and also my good teacher.
I'm really grateful to you.
How can you say this?
I should be the one saying thanks.
It's my life to serve Klaygor for 40 years.
I'll still continue to serve you in future.
No, the history of Klaygor will... end tonight.
You mean...
I cannot let the people be involved in such a mindless war.
But...
Listen to me, Montague.
It won't matter to this universe or the Empire
If a small planet like this...
is destroyed.
What's more,
our pride and dignity are worthless,
to the rebels.
Sir.
Frieya, I'll leave Father and Karl in your care.
Don't worry. I'll be back safely.
I promise. Wait for me.
You're lying.
What's the position of the rebels?
It will be 7 hours before they'll reach here.
7 hours? It's faster than I expected.
In addition to the time we need to retreat,
we're left with 2 hours only.
If we still can't get his permission,
we'll just have to ignore him.
But Commander...
this war is not just our problem.
Our efforts will be wasted if we fail.
Don't forget this war decides the fate of the Empire.
I didn't expect you to be so fast.
There's a slight change to the war now.
I see.
Since you're so anxious...
I'll tell you this simple conclusion.
We can follow your orders...
but I've a condition.
I'll do my best.
You must do it.
My condition is that I hope you can...
bring Frieya and Karl to Odin.
No problem.
But you, Sir...
I must stay here.
You want to stay? The enemy is coming soon.
I know.
I just can't leave these starving people...
to the enemies.
But...
this land belongs to my ancestors.
It's safer than the palace.
I grew up here. My parents and wife are buried here.
It also has the memories of my son, Edward.
Sir...
I don't have much longer to live.
I would rather be killed by the people or the enemies...
than to die in Odin.
I would rather choose this.
But my grandson is only 5 years old.
My daughter-in-law is still young.
No matter what, they should have their own future.
They should not die with an old man like me.
I beg you.
I only have this small request.
I'll leave the both of them with you.
Please take care of Karl...
and tell him to restore the glory of the Klaygor Family
Please don't be like this.
I'll do my best.
I'll leave everything to you.
Karl is the only bloodline of Edward.
I believe, one day...
he'll restore the glory of the Klaygor Family.
What do you think we should do with the people?
Let me handle this.
You go and tell Frieya this.
Yes.
I shall take my leave. Please take care.
Sir.
The representatives of the people are here.
Let them in.
Yes.
Did my father really say this?
Frieya, pack your things.
We don't have much time.
We must do this if we want to avoid this war.
Don't worry.
We'll double your supplies...
when the rebels are here.
Pease rest assured.
Faster!
Over here! Faster!
Hurry up!
Faster!
Frieya.
Slow down, good.
Everything seems smooth.
But we're left with only an hour.
I can't leave.
Karl and my father. We can't leave.
I can't leave him. But...
You leave first.
I believe Karl will support my decision too.
Karl.
Karl. Mother will bring you to Grandfather.
Ok, Mother.
Frieya has become stronger.
But...
We finally made it.
The enemy is here.
All retreat.
Yes.
Goodbye, Frieya.
Long live the Alliance Army!
It has begun to rain.
Yes, it rained a little.
Rain is such a strange thing.
When it just begun to rain, it will make one feel depressed.
When it stops, the scenery becomes beautiful.
Rai...
may be the tears of those fallen stars.
You're really poetic.
I'm just sentimental.
The Alliance is made of those who escaped from the tyrants...
of the Empire.
Hence, this war is to free the...
people from the rule of these tyrants.
But this peaceful time enjoyed by the Alliance and the people...
will not last long.
It never rains, but pours
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