When Yang Wenli defeated the 11th Fleet,
he received many letters of support.
The saviour army occupying Heinessen was isolated.
Many letters were from the police and the retirees.
But some of them...
were at first happy about the riots.
People like this have no backbone.
Not only that,
it's also dangerous to be too stubborn.
Because war...
is usually initiated by those who insist in their beliefs.
Like the people who occupied Heinessen,
they thought they were strong believers of principles...
and were extremely stubborn.
Heinessen
Defence System 'The Necklace of Artemis'
There's another way.
We can use the automatic defence system, 'The Necklace of Artemis'.
With this, no matter how good Yang Wenli is,
he can't attack Heinessen so easily.
We've yet to lose.
You mean 'The Necklace of Artemis'?
This is a reason.
I'll return to my office.
Tell Barkades to see me.
Before entering Ballat Star to reach Heinessen,
stop by the 6th planet.
Inform me when you've reached.
Actually 'The Necklace of Artemis'...
is not a big problem.
I don't intend to fight this war using hardware.
You don't see 'The Necklace of Artemis'...
... as a threat?
No, I want to break it this time. Those who caused the riots...
just depend on 'The Necklace of Artemis'.
So I must break through it and demoralize them.
Then they'll be forced to surrender.
The Necklace of Artemis' without people,
so no one will die.
Right.
But there are almost 10 million people on Heinessen.
You mean hostages?
I don't wish to see Admiral Greenhill do this.
But I must still be prepared.
Tell Barkades to come.
Julian, wait for me here.
Please enter.
Barkades, I need your help now.
What help? As long as it's your wish,
I'm willing to even infiltrates Heinessen.
How about going to Admiral Greenhill's side?
I never thought about this.
You must be joking.
I hope you become my witness.
Witness? What witness?
To prove the riots caused by the saviour army.
was influenced by another...
Reinhard of the Galactic Empire.
This is scary.
You must be kidding me.
But to tell the truth,
it's not good to harm people like this.
Besides, Admiral Greenhill will be...
... furious if he hears this.
But this is the truth.
I don't have any evidence...
but this is not a lie.
Forget it. I can't blame you for not believing.
Please be a witness anyway.
I know.
Anyway I'm now under you.
I'm willing to do anything.
The citizens of the Alliance,
and the soldiers,
I'm Barkades who once joined the saviour army.
I must tell everyone something that I've been hiding from you.
I failed to assassinate Yang Wenli.
And what's he saying?
I believed in this military revolution...
and joined it because of patriotism.
But the truth is not like this.
Besides the Alliance,
even the Empire has the biggest civil war in history.
This everyone is aware of.
Is this a coincidence?
No.
The mastermind...
is Reinhard.
He divided the Empire and controlled the riots.
He plotted to divide us,
so that we will not get involved.
I know the truth.
This is caused by Reinhard.
He incited the people...
and cause riots everywhere.
Everyone,
there's no right in this military revolution.
So we should resolve this mess soon.
It's time to unite the country.
Barkades!
You traitor!
You didn't kill Yang Wenli and instead betrayed us.
It seems like I also misunderstood Yang Wenli.
He broke through the 1 1th Fleet and resolve the chaos.
He aimed to isolate us.
I thought I knew him well yet let this happen.
But he said we were made use of by the Empire.
He used such despicable means...
to publicize politics.
He is really scary!
Admiral Greenhill, no. You're wrong.
Yang Wenli is unexpectedly fearsome.
But it's not what you think.
What?
The fearsome part of him
is he speaks nothing but the truth.
Truth?
You said he said the truth?
Look.
This is what Reinhard sent me.
Why?
Lynch.
Why did you take part in such a plot?
Do you want to become a general?
Yes, that's part of the reason.
But this is not what I really want.
No matter who,
those who believe that they're right...
should be shamed.
Greenhill, how's it?
The saviour army and you are just...
the tools of Lohengramm.
What do you think? This is completely
opposite from what we formerly believe. How does it feel?
Oh no!
Yang Wenli is approaching!
What?
300 years ago,
the Father of the Alliance,
Heinesson and his comrades...
boarded a huge ship
and fled the Empire.
This war is to imitate Heinesson's...
and implant an engine on the ice block.
It can absorb the resources and turn it into energy.
After continuous acceleration, it can reach the speed of light.
As for the theory of relativity,
its production will increase.
If we enter, at the right angle,
we can destroy 'The Necklace of Artemis'.
It wouldn't affect our planet...
and we wouldn't be harmed.
We can destroy it within seconds.
Any problems?
All 12 want to destroy it.
Is it all right?
Never mind. Let them be destroyed.
Reporting, missiles approaching.
Ice blocks!
A huge ice block is approaching at the speed of light.
Destroyed.
The Necklace of Artemis'...
is completely destroyed.
Everything's finished.
The military revolution has failed.
We must admit defeat.
No, we still have hostages.
We have the war minister...
and the commander...
and 10 million citizens of Heinessen.
Give up.
It'll only bring greater suffering if we resist.
It's finished.
At least we should just end it.
Then, what will happen to us?
Do we have to surrender and be sentenced?
Let those who want to surrender.
But I'll choose another path.
But I must do something before that.
Our riots...
is evidence to the Reinhard's persuasion.
We can't let them remain.
Rear Admiral Lynch.
Some people may ruin their lives because of a little matter.
So I never thought your reputation 9 years ago...
was accurate.
Because of this,
I want to use this chance to restore your name.
Actually their view of me is not wrong.
Yu can't even see this.
You don't know people well.
You fools.
I just want to restore your name.
What's reputation to me?
Get rid of the body and burn the documents.
These things may dirty our name.
Destroy everything.
Reporting, Yang Wenli is on the satellite orbit now.
Prepare landing to fight.
What should we do?
Open communications routes.
I'll talk to Yang Wenli.
I speak as the leader of the saviour army.
We admit defeat...
and give up resistance.
It's no use to continue attacks.
This is the best.
How about the leader, Admiral Greenhill?
He committed suicide.
He wanted to claim responsibility.
Yang Wenli.
We stood out to protest against the Empire's rule.
But you called us the helpers of the Empire.
You're too much.
You're the one that is helping the Empire.
As for tyranny,
it means rulers not elected by the people.
Those who use force and violence to...
take away the freedom of democracy,
that's tyranny.
This is what Heinessen is doing.
You're the real dictators.
Am I right?
No.
We're not after personal power.
There's no other way to correct...
the corruption.
As for corruption,
it doesn't mean the officials are after money.
That's personal corruption.
Political corruption is...
the politicians who are corrupted and cannot criticise it.
Your brand of freedom,
this should be considered dictatorship.
So you've no right to criticise the Alliance.
Don't you think so?
No, at least in terms of political power,
we're not after personal gains.
For instance, we sacrificed our lives...
to build a clean system.
For people like Truniht,
No one can fault us on that.
What we lack is not righteousness.
We just lack luck and resources.
Captain.
Please promise me something.
Don't let us die for nothing.
The future of the Alliance lies in your hands.
This is also what Admiral Greenhill hoped to see.
Farewell.
He seems to want to die.
He's still trying to defend himself.
Everyone has different views on righteousness.
Schenkopp.
The landing troops will be under your command.
I'll go later.
Yes.
Lt. Greenhill.
1 hour.
No, give me 2 hours.
I know...
I know I can stand up again.
But I really can't now.
So...
How should I put this?
You must be strong.
The savior army has surrendered.
The riots have failed.
We must not be too harsh on everyone.
Yang Wenli has given orders...
not to resist and sacrifice lives.
Disgusting.
Return to your position and wait for orders.
Wait.
These are the bodies of Admiral Greenhill's and the Lynch's.
Send them to the examination room.
Yes.
This is so embarrassing.
You've warned me before and yet...
I'm so useless.
Don't say that.
I'm sorry I came late.
I let you suffer.
I've enough sleep and food everyday.
Although it's a little boring,
but you're worse than me.
Do you need...
me to send you anything?
This...
I hope to have a glass of whiskey.
Bring a glass of whiskey.
What happened to Admiral Greenhill?
He's dead.
I see.
I'm the only one left now.
You are?
Don't you know me?
I'm your President.
Are you Julian?
I heard you're a promising young man assisting Yang Wenli.
They're the believers of the Earth Sect and they've been protecting me.
I've been hiding in their underground church.
For the sake of the undefeatable leader...
and the long struggles.
Bring me to Yang Wenli and let me see him.
He'll be very happy to learn I'm safe.
Just like the other people.
I can walk by myself.
Is Truniht back?
Oh my God. Troubles always come together.
He's waiting inside. Should we flee?
We can't escape.
Truniht and the believers of Earth Sect,
Who's using who?
I told Bay secretly...
to infiltrate the enemy...
and report to me their movements.
Yang Wenli is here.
Can you please come here for a photo?
Why must I shake hands and take photo with people like Truniht?
To secure his power,
Lt Greenhill...
had to go to war with her father.
And Jessica. I'm so angry.
Oh no!
Why are you so nervous?
There's no need.
Nothing deserves such temper.
But do you know Merkatz?
He's famous in the Empire.
He's not as great as Reinhard,
but he's very experienced.
What happened to him?
You mean he's fled to here?
He wants to seek protection from you.
This is an emergency call from lserlohn.
What?
Please hand over your weapons.
That's rude!
Merkatz is no prisoner.
He came here voluntarily.
You should be more polite and treat him like a guest.
Vice Captain.
I was wrong.
Please forgive me.
Can he be trusted?
Merkatz.
Did he bring any family along?
No, he said he left them in the Empire.
That's good.
Why?
Isn't it the same as being held up as hostages?
No, if he's here to trick us,
he won't say he left his family in the Empire.
He would have brought impostors to spy on us.
Right?
That should be it.
Merkatz is pretty righteous.
He shouldn't be plotting anything.
We can trust him.
He's more trustworthy than you.
This is not funny.
This is not a joke.
I've decided to trust Merkatz.
And I will do my best...
to keep his rights.
For him to trust me like that,
I will repay him...
for his trust in me.
You must do it?
I'm sorry but I've made up my mind.
Caselnes, I wish to speak to Merkatz.
Please tell me to come.
Yes.
You must be Merkatz.
I'm Yang Wenli.
I'm pleased to meet you.
I'll leave myself to you.
I don't mind...
but I hope you can be generous to my men.
You've a good man.
I'll bear this...
so don't worry.
Please sign here by tomorrow.
Don't worry. I'm fine.
Because I'm very busy now.
Commander.
Is it really fine for Merkatz,
to be held as a hostage?
The civil war in the Empire should be over.
The power is now...
in the hands of Reinhard.
If so,
he shouldn't do anything evil.
He should fight with us directly.
Then, lserlohn will become a battlefield?
It's hard to say.
He could be plotting...
a bigger and worse war.
Reinhard Lohengramm...
Ever since the Alliance was created,
the biggest civil war has ended.
To many people,
this war brought great losses.
Who benefits from Victory
After Reinhard took over Geltsburg Fortress,
and met up with Kircheis,
they celebrated.
Kircheis has something he must ask Reinhard.
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