InAmlitzer, the Alliance was attacked from the back by...
Kircheis from the Empire.
They are in danger of being destroyed.
This time, we've been defeated.
What should we do now, Commander Yang?
Yes.
It's too early too flee.
It's the first time I've seen 100 000 ships.
Should we advance?
No, there's no need. If we join them now,
people will say I'm trying to steal their credit.
Commander Bucock, when my ship docks,
you tell the rest to reform and...
retreat towards lserlohn Fortress.
Then what will happen to you, Commander Yang?
You don't have to worry for me.
I don't want to self-destruct now.
I understand. You must not die now.
Commander.
Rest assured.
If the timing is good, we should have enough time to escape.
All retreat. Adopt the secret formation.
Concentrate fire power at the enemy.
This is good.
It's a good time to concentrate fire power.
It seems like the work of the 13th Fleet.
Don't tell me it's Commander Yang again.
I think you're in a fix this time.
Split into 2 teams, left and right. Surround them.
Yes.
Commander.
We just have to hold on for a while longer.
Then we can flee safely to lserlohn.
Marshal, Wittenfeld can't make it.
I think we should tell Kircheis or someone else to save them.
Or else it's going to be terrible.
All right.
Wittenfeld wants us to pay such a high price...
for his personal failure.
Commander.
Relax.
The front of the right wing...
has concentrated power to attack the weakest part of the enemy.
Try to break their defence.
Never let up. Retaliate immediately.
We cannot retreat.
It's too late now, Sir.
We'd better retreat.
We'll retreat first and wait for another chance to attack.
This is so annoying.
I can't believe they have someone so good.
I hope to fight him again.
Marshal Lohengramm.
There's a message from the HQ.
We're to stop all attacks and return to the base.
Roger.
Commander.
I'm sorry to offend you.
It's all right.
Do you want some tea?
That'll be great.
If possible, please add more brandy.
Yes.
Sir.
I've some knowledge of history.
There're 2 schools of thought of human society.
One says that there's something more valuable than life in the world.
The other says there's nothing more valuable than life in this world.
People will use the former as an excuse in war.
They'll use the latter as an excuse when they're not in war.
It' always been like this.
Commander.
I don't care how mankind will change.
I'm just thinking of what I should do.
So that I can get back something equivalent in value. Do you understand?
I'm sorry. I was just spouting nonsense.
Don't say that. It's all right.
I'll make some tea for you, with some brandy.
Please add more brandy.
Yes, add more.
Is Reinhard Lohengramm trying to become the next Rudolph?
You were great. I'm pleased with this battle result.
Wittenfeld.
Yes.
We've won this battle.
I would love to praise your capability but I can't.
That's because you were too hungry for success.
You made too many sacrifices.
And your formation of surrounding the enemy is still not perfect.
Have you got anything to say?
I've nothing to say.
We as soldiers should be clear about reward and punishment.
I'm going to settle this with you when we go back Odin.
You'd better reflect on yourself for now.
Yes.
Take your leave now.
If you think you have privileges due to your relationship with Lohengramm...
we'll wait and see.
Marshal...
Please reconsider.
Why?
Wittenfeld did not fulfill his duty.
Is it wrong to punish him? Speak!
Are you still angry?
Can't l?
I mean are you still angry because of the other matter?
Marshal.
Stop calling me that.
What are you trying to say, Kircheis?
I shall speak my mind.
Is it really Wittenfeld who made you angry?
You should know.
Actually I don't think so.
I think you're just angry with yourself.
You are angry that you let Commander Yang become famous.
Are you that upset that he's now famous?
I...
Don't tell me
it has cause you so much trouble?
That's natural, Kircheis.
First the battle at Astate and now at Amlitzer.
Why must he always spoil my total victory?
And spoil my plans?
I think he has his own difficulties too.
He must be blaming himself.
Why can't he fight Reinhard Lohengramm at the beginning?
Marshal Lohengramm. Your 2 strong enemies...
Commander Yang and the aristocrats.
And now you're making enemies in your own troop.
That's unwise.
I understand. It's my fault this time.
I'll not pursue this matter with Wittenfeld.
Thanks.
I should be the one saying thanks.
Thank you for reminding me, Kircheis.
Yes.
Do you think I can conquer the whole universe?
Who can do this besides you, Marshal Lohengramm?
The Alliance has sent 30 million men to this war.
But 20 million were killed. What a complete defeat.
The High Council has sent in their resignations.
3 of those who had opposed to the war were told to stay.
Truniht was told to take over temporarily.
Just when there was a shift in power,
something unexpected happened in the Empire.
The King is dead?
It seems like a heart attack.
Was it a natural death?
That old fellow is useless. If he'd lived 5 years longer...
No, 2 more years is enough.
I'll make him die for his sins. Such a pity.
Kircheis, gather all the commanders.
Yes.
The next king will be one of the descendents of Friedrick.
It may be Amarie, the Princess who married Braunschweig.
Her daughter, Elizabeth is 16 years old this year.
Besides, the daughter of Littenhelm and Christine,
Sabine, is only 14 years old.
Who do you think will become the next Queen?
The Crown Prince who passed away a few years ago should have a son.
Yes. His son is called Erwin Joseph.
He's only 5 years old.
He has no one to help him.
Then... Minister of National Affairs
will never allow an outsider to rule.
So, this Crown Prince is easier to control.
Lichtenlade can use him to deal with Braunschweig and Littenhelm.
I see.
I wonder who will be the guard dog?
It should be that little fellow.
That's right.
No matter what, our plans must change.
The King has not named a successor before he died.
Why are you so anxious?
I serve only Reinhard Lohengramm.
I won't be polite even if the King was here.
The King did not name a successor before he died.
This means that between his 3 sons,
there will be a fight to ascend the throne.
Whatever the result,
I think it must go through a lot of bloodshed.
You're right.
Who will ascend the throne?
This may also concern my future.
Which of their supporters do you think...
will befriend me first?
It should be the powerless Lichtenlade.
Then, I'll just have to wait for him to fall for my trap.
Look at this.
Even if resupply fails,
we can't just blame it on Caselnes.
This war is just a mess anyway.
Whatever the result,
I must thank you for saying this.
But someone must take the blame.
It's more normal then societies who don't need people to take blame.
But...
Attemborough.
Even if it's the borders,
I'm still the Commander of the 14th Supply Base.
I'm luckier than Commodore Fork who was sent to hospital.
Senior Yang.
Marshal Sitolet.
How do you do?
Are you here to see Caselnes off?
Would you like to board the next flight?
I was the Chief.
But I think I've to return to the countryside.
Chief.
You don't have to be sad for me. I'm prepared.
But I've let the dead men down.
Thank goodness the Commander for the next mission is Kubersily.
Bucock is speculated to be the next Chief Commander.
Both of them are very understanding and hold you in high regards.
By the way, I've heard...
that Bucock wants you to be his chief advisor.
Chief advisor?
Don't tell me Greenhill wants to quit?
No, he was reassigned to head the Bureau of lnvestigation.
It's strange.
We opposed warfare and we're forced to leave the army.
Yet Truniht became more powerful.
I've told you before.
You still have an important place in the army. Don't forget this.
Chief.
I'll go first.
You take care, Chief.
I think we should leave too.
Senior Caselnes,
I just received an order...
to lead the lserlohn troops.
Isn't this good? Congratulations.
I would like you to take charge of the affairs of the Fortress.
And take over the functions of lserlohn Fortress and its management.
But I have to...
I understand.
I know it's impossible for you to leave now.
But I hope you can come as soon as possible.
Iserlohn Fortress needs you.
Will you come?
See you next time.
We'll see each other soon.
Take care.
You too. Don't work too hard.
You're not suited to hard work.
Bye.
Let's go.
Uncle, we've to go now. Bye Bye.
Attemborough, come with me to lserlohn.
Yes, Sir.
The person to become the 37th king of the Galactic Empire...
will be the great grand-son of Friedrick, Erwin Joseph the second.
This is the result of the plot between Lichtenlade and Marshal
Lohengramm...who want to make use of each other.
Now that Friedrick has died.
Shouldn't Lichtenlade resign?
And that kid,
What kind of a person is he?
He's only an aristocrat without any rank.
He's just depending on the favor his sister has from the King.
That's how he became a Count.
I feel uncomfortable just to think of his rank.
Can we bear to watch our country destroyed by these people?
Marshal Muckenberger.
It's rare that the both of you are here.
Have you come to bid us farewell?
You're the biggest victim this time.
Victim?
It's all that fellow's fault. We were saying...
if that fellow becomes the Chief Commander,
it'll be disastrous. It's too bad.
What do you think?
If you can join us, we'll be more confident.
Think about it.
I think you've mistaken.
I'm thankful that they allow me to retire.
I don't want to be involved in these mindless wars.
But I've a word of advice for you.
This fellow, Reinhard Lohengramm...
is a rare talent.
You won't come to a good end by fighting them.
Such a coward.
I think there will be others who are concerned about the Empire.
You mean to defeat the Empire and the Alliance?
Phezzan can then benefit from this.
It's not just Rubinsky who can do it.
This is only a legend.
I wonder who's spreading the rumors?
Phezzan is only a place for us to rest.
If the Chief fails, we'll perish with him.
Captain.
Truniht.
Do you want a drink?
What are you doing, drinking at this hour?
Go back to work.
What's it now?
Help me send someone.
Which pretty and rich girl?
It's some tour group.
What did you say? A tour group from Earth?
It's purely for your own benefit.
Forget it.
Don't let anyone come in first.
It's me. Please reply.
Are you Rubinsky?
Pardon me if I've offended you.
I understand.
Do you have info on the movements of the Empire and the Alliance?
I'm scared.
History should speed up at times.
Earth should restore its position.
Within 3 years,
those who betray the Earth will suffer.
Must it be so fast?
We built Phezzan for this.
You can't be too careless.
Yes, Sir.
Rubinsky, Yes.
Don't you betray me.
Will it be the Empire who will survive?
Or will it be the Alliance the Earth or me, Rubinsky?
I think Braunschweig and Littenhelm will not give up easily.
The Empire must fight another battle.
Mittermeier and Reinhard Lohengramm are now plotting.
But I'm worried.
You think the Alliance will do something?
They were defeated in Amlitzer.
They should not have the strength to attack us.
Don't worry. I'll deal with them.
Look, there is Anne.
Let her see your smile.
Sister.
Reinhard, you're here.
Sieg, you're here too.
Princess Annerose.
It's been 10 years.
Sorry to keep you waiting for 10 years.
I can finally come for you, Sister.
I won't let you suffer again.
I'll let you lead a good life. Rest assured.
Reinhard.
Sister.
The Alliance promoted Commander Yang.
He was told to lead lserlohn Fortress.
Fredrica as his aide. Murai is the Chief Advisor.
Patorchiev is the Assistant Advisor.
Fizer is the Fleet Vice Commander.
Benz and Attemborough as the Assistant Commander.
Poplan and Konev are in charge of attack.
Schenkopp will take care of defence.
Braunschweig will lead the soldiers.
He has entered lserlohn Fortress too.
The Empire and the Alliance have a new structure.
796 Galaxy years. 487 Empire years.
Reinhard von Lohengramm and Commander Yang
have no idea what the future holds for them.
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