In response to the new King Erwin's ascendance to the throne,
that is aided by Lohengramm and Lichtenlade.
The powerful aristocrats,
Braunschweig and Littenhelm...
are plotting secretly to overthrow this decision.
Those who support the King, like Lichtenlade and Count Lohengramm,
and those who oppose the King, like Braunschweig and Littenhelm.
The tension between these 2 groups are rising.
What are they doing?
Even if Braunschweig and Littenhelm co-operate,
they can't do much.
No matter what, this is due to Lichtenlade, the King's supporter.
What?
I don't think it's because he supports the King. Must be the brat.
Isn't he a war genius?
I heard his men are all talents.
You mean Count Lohengramm?
This is really giving me a headache.
Who should we support?
Father, what are you thinking about?
No, nothing.
You're right.
You said the fate of the Galactic Empire,
doesn't affect the future of the Mariendorf, right?
Then Father, have you decided?
I hope to sit on the fence.
If I can't...
I'm a subject of Braunschweig.
Then I'll have to...Father.
Ever since mankind appeared on Earth,
there never was a country that wouldn't be eliminated.
I think the Galactic Empire is no exception.
Hilda, what are you trying to say?
The Goldenbaum has been around for 500 years.
The majority of the people have always been ruled by the
few aristocrats. Hilda...hey...hilda...
The could do as they like in the past.
But now it should come to an end.
You want me to help Count Lohengramm?
That's right.
But...
Besides it's right to help Count Lohengramm.
He's a supporter of the King.
Compared to him,
Braunschweig is just an ambitious man,
who goes to war for his own personal gains.
Besides, Braunschweig's group is made up of aristocrats.
If we the Mariendorf Family were to join them,
we probably wouldn't have a say.
To him, our participation has political significance.
I believe Count Lohengramm will welcome us.
Perhaps you're right.
So I hope Count Lohengramm will win this war.
I understand.
Since you say so, I'll leave this to you.
You're the successor of the Mariendorf and your future is important.
I hope you'll do a good job.
No matter what happens in future, Father won't regret.
Father.
You don't have to be too concerned about the Mariendorf Family.
You can use the Mariendorf Family as a springboard...
to your own future.
You should know this.
Thank you, Father.
Thank you for handing the fate of Mariendorf Family to me.
And thank you for giving birth to me in such a glorious time.
Miss Hilda.
Thank you for fetching me.
Please wait a while and I'll be there shortly.
It's all right. The flight was early.
I haven't gone back to the Empire for a long time. How's everything?
Has your Lordship recovered?
He's fine and nothing has changed.
Sorry but I'd like to go somewhere else first.
Aren't you going back to your residence?
Where do you want to go?
I want to go to Count Lohengramm's place.
Are the aristocrats nervous?
This is a rare comedy.
If the ending is not perfect, it can't be a comedy.
As long as the aristocrats unite, they'll be more powerful
than us in terms of finance and military power.
So before they cool down,
we must agitate them.
Is the report out yet?
Yes.
Braunschweig met up with Littenhelm and his cohorts,
under the excuse of a garden tour.
I think they're up to something.
Even though there are thousands families of the aristocrats,
they are all useless.
Even if they become our enemies, we'll win without a battle.
I'm the daughter of Franz von Mariendorf, Hilda Mariendorf.
Field Marshal Lohengramm.
It's a pity Kircheis is not here.
He's connected to your family.
Do you know this?
Yes.
He saved my father from the riot at Kathero.
He was here a while ago.
He missed you.
What do you want from me?
I came especially to report to you.
The civil war this time.
We, the Mariendorf Family will stand by you.
What civil war?
The war between you and Braunschweig.
You're too frank.
Even if that's true, it doesn't mean I'll surely win.
Why do you want to stand by me?
You'll win.
Oh...?
Braunschweig and Littenhelm has...
united only for the time being.
They're not sincere towards helping each other.
No matter what, the fact that the command system is not unified,
is a weakness.
Even if their military power is greater than yours,
I don't think they're your match.
Besides, these aristocrats can't fight.
As those who go to war are soldiers.
You think the people and soldiers
will support you or Braunschweig?
Isn't the answer obvious?
You're indeed wise beyond your years.
Then, you can join us.
Besides the Mariendorf Family,
I'll treat any aristocrat that supports me well.
I'll do my best to persuade my friends...
to help you, Marshal.
I won't be too complacent due to your support.
Anything I can do for you,
just tell me.
Don't stand on ceremony with me. all right?
If you say so, I need your help.
Please say.
It's a small matter.
Please give me a letter of assurance,
that'll secure the safety of the Mariendorf and the Empire.
You want me to send out a notice?
All right. I'll give it to you today.
Thank you.
I swear on the behalf of the Mariendorf Family,
no matter what happens, I'll serve you loyally.
I hope you can do it.
But Miss Hilda,
I'm curious.
Do you want me give the same promise...
to the aristocrats you intend to persuade?
That depends on whether they need it.
If you were to do the same for everyone,
I think it's too troublesome for you.
I'm sorry.
I'm surprised at your wisdom, Hilda.
Excuse me,
those aristocrats have begun to act.
Hilda, I'm pleased to meet you.
Let's get together for dinner next time.
Goodbye. Those who can't
stand the arrogance of Count Lohengramm...
and Marquis Lichtenlade,
have gathered secretly at Braunschweig's villa...
for a secret conference.
This is the treaty of Lippstaddt.
The aristocrats' army shall be known as the 'Lippstaddt Army'.
The leader is Braunschweig and the assistant is Littenhelm.
There're 3760 aristocrats who joined.
There're 25.6 million soldiers in all.
The Commander...
is Merkatz.
Merkatz is the Commander?
It's not good.
Isn't he a well respected and experienced soldier?
So that's why.
No one would listen to Braunschweig,
if he were to lead.
It's going to be a mess even if Merkatz lead.
There's no need to be afraid.
A lion leading a pack of sheep,
can chase away a sheep leading a pack of lions.
Don't be too assured. We must be careful.
I thought Merkatz admired you.
This is beyond what I expect.
Is it Merkatz?
I may have rejected it before.
Such wars will only result in casualties.
I don't intend to defend Count Lohengramm or Braunschweig.
What did you say?
I'm surprised you'll say this.
How can you express your loyalty to the King?
This can't be considered as betraying the King.
This is only temporary.
Our aim is to save the King,
from Count Lohengramm and Lichtenlade.
Our aim is to revive the traditional rule...
and to protect Goldenbaum's sacred mission.
This is a mission given by God.
God Odin will protect us.
You'll wait and see. Righteousness is on our side.
No matter what you say...
Can't you agree with me?
Commander... no...
These young aristocrats are very temperamental.
Those who refuse to help them or stand on their side,
will be destroyed.
I've tried to persuade them but failed.
I think you should be prepared to shed some blood.
If this thing becomes a bloodshed,
this is a good offering to our God Odin.
They usually sacrifice a girl in the past.
Don't you have a daughter?
I'd like to know your decision.
Are you prepared to repay your favor to the King?
This is your good chance.
If you don't mind, I'm willing to do this.
But I want you to tell everyone.
Firstly, you've given me full control over this battle.
Secondly, we'll deal severely with those who disobey orders,
regardless of rank or reason.
Just these two issues. I hope you can do it.
How is it?
Have you told Braunschweig clearly?
If so, I'd like to lead the troops.
This should be the responsibility of a militant.
Schneder, you're still young.
Braunschweig has accepted my conditions.
But I think he'll soon intervene.
And he won't obey military laws.
He'll probably hate me more than Count Lohengramm.
Will he?
Special privileges will cause one to become corrupted.
It's in their character to think they're right.
And push the blame to others.
I didn't know this before I came...
into contact with those soldiers.
Admiral.
Captain, can you go to my house on my behalf?
Just command me, Admiral.
Help me say goodbye to them.
I don't think it's necessary to attack face to face.
I just want to defeat Count Lohengramm.
You mean you want to assassinate him?
Yes, if you give me 300 soldiers.
I believe I'll succeed.
What are you saying?
You think I can't defeat him?
No, what I meant...
if this war divides the Empire,
It's ok for Count Lohengramm as he wants to find...
a chance to survive in this confusion.
You have a duty to maintain the current situation.
You can't just win.
Don't act smart.
I must tell you Count Lohengramm is a genius in warfare.
Franz is right.
You must pay a high price even if you win.
You'll also bring great suffering to the people.
What is the aim of war?
One who has no confidence of winning is useless.
Ansbach.
Have you made preparations to escape?
Yes. Good.
Don't think too much. Just go and help Ansbach.
Ansbach.
Can you suggest to Count Lohengramm again?
Arthur von Streit Braunschweig thinks
we must attack from the front of Lohengramm's army.
Then it's meaningful.
This is the time to show off...
to Lichtenlade and the rest.
Even if I suggest to him,
he won't accept it.
It's useless even if I say it again.
Does he think it's despicable to assassinate him?
I don't think it's only this in the next war.
We just have to do our best.
Gather all the soldiers. Yes.
We've to either kill Count Lohengramm...
or take his sister Annerose as hostage.
Everyone just remember this. Yes.
Let's go.
Oh no! We've been discovered.
Captain. We've no choice but to retreat.
It has begun.
Reinhard.
Don't worry, Sister.
Kircheis will ensure the safety of the palace.
You don't have to worry.
I must rush back now.
Sister, you must take care.
I must go now.
What's happening?
It seems like Franz has decided to act alone.
What?
How dare he?
There's no way now.
We must leave Odin.
Isn't there another way?
Count Lohengramm,
and his men did not fall for this.
What should we do now?
How's it now?
We'll act as planned.
The Ministry of Military Affairs.
That's really rude.
I don't know what you're here for.
Don't you have any manners?
I'm sorry.
I think you need to accept this reality.
New Sanssouci Palace
Fire Dragon
Are you Arthur von Streit?
to assassinate me?
Is this true?
That's right.
If Braunschweig accepted my suggestion,
it should be you in cuffs now.
I feel really sad.
How can you suggest something like this?
I think it's better not to waste our resources...
and cause casualties.
It's better to ruin my reputation for once.
It seems like you're not scared of death at all.
I'll give you a permit and let you return
and continue to serve the Lord.
Please let me remain in Odin.
Don't you want to return?
If I return,
he'll be suspicious why you let me go.
Braunschweig...
never trusts his men.
I see.
Join me then.
Thank you.
But there's no way I can go against my ex-superior.
Please forgive me.
All right.
It's up to you.
Commander Wahlen.
Some troops ignored our warning and tried to escape.
What?
Attack!
But don't hit it first.
I'm the ex-subject of Braunschweig.
Captain Franz.
Ex-subject?
Yes, from now on.
If I've the chance,
I hope to become your subject.
I wonder what happened to your loyalty?
It's everchanging.
Loyalty is given only those who appreciates it.
Being loyal to a superior who doesn't know how to make
use of his men, is like throwing a jewel into mud.
Isn't it a loss to society?
What a shameless man.
Oberstein.
Yes.
I'll give this man to you.
Yes.
There's a ship trying to cover up as a commercial vessel.
What?
This is despicable.
Commander.
There's no other way.
Stop all attacks.
The Ministry and HQ have done their best.
But too bad...
Braunschweig and Littenhelm have escaped.
Thank goodness 625 out of...
3760 aristocrats have been captured.
This is satisfactory.
I think after Braunschweig escaped,
he may use several Fortresses as his bases...
and start a new war.
Where do you think they will pick?
They may choose Geltsburg Fortress.
Oberstein was right.
Lippstaddt's army has gathered at Geltsburg Fortress.
Field Marshal Lohengramm has to...
command 3 troops.
The King promoted him as the Highest Commander.
He was also told to destroy the Lippstaddt Army.
What title?
Right, there's no official title for them on the document.
I thought of a good name.
Call them the traitors.
You said traitors?
Right, let all of them know they are known...
as traitors.
Yes.
Set off now.
Head for Geltsburg Fortress.
Yes.
797 Galaxy years. 488 Empire years.
6th April Galaxy time.
The biggest civil war that divides the Empire,
has begun.
This is also the beginning of a tragedy.
The Lippstaddt Conspiracy
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