Ican see what you feeling through the sea of stars.
Wherever you are, you are always close.
My soul and heart embraces you...
You shall always be with me.
You must believe. I am always here waiting...
My heart is here waiting for you.
Phezzan is not a country.
To be more accurate, it's an autonomous region with free trade
in the Reich Empire.
It has been set up for more than 150 years.
Only a few people from the political center know this.
Its real motive is to make use of the Earth Sect to rule by religion.
What's that monk doing here?
Maybe he went the wrong way.
Look...
he jumped the queue.
I wonder what the Landsherr is doing?
Really.
Archbishop, please take your seat.
Can you repeat what you said a few days ago?
Yes, I've reported to the sect leader.
We should not maintain ties with the Free Planets anymore.
We should increase assistance to the Empire.
This include boosting their economy as well.
As for what to do now,
we must help them take over lserlohn Fortress.
This is the most important thing.
After dividing the Empire and the Alliance,
what do you intend to do?
Help Lohengramm take control...
and then get rid of him.
His possessions will become mine.
Do you think this will work?
This is a good idea but is this too one-sided?
He has Oberstein beside him.
I don't think he'll fall for this easily.
Sect leader is really sure of the situation.
But Lohengramm is not all-powerful.
If he's really so good,
This is a good chance.
Our power will increase if we concentrate our functions.
It's easy to control the situation.
if we can defeat Lohengramm and replace him,
we'd be able to control the entire universe.
Your idea is good.
But what do you intend to do with the Alliance?
Now that the economy of the Alliance is in your hands,
and that you helped Truniht secretly,
don't let your investments go to waste.
Isn't it correct?
The people leading the Alliance,
have done a lot for the country.
From the point of history,
no country can be destroyed just by external forces.
To destroy a country,
the best way is to start from the top.
Phezzan is just a country.
But don't let it be corrupted from the top just like the Alliance.
This is important. I'll bear in mind.
By the way,
don't talk about these serious problems.
I've prepared a feast for the sect.
You don't have to do so much.
I'll report your ideas to the sect leader.
Let me remind you again.
Don't forget what happened to the previous Landsherr.
Better not forget.
Also don't forget...
who gave you your position today.
Yes.
The sect leader is not easy to deal with.
That's right.
That crazy man is really difficult to deal with.
I wonder what's he living for?
It should be a few thousand years ago.
The Christians brainwashed the leader...
and successfully took over the sacred Rome.
He wants me to imitate the Christians...
and yet insisted on what he said earlier,
to defeat the Empire and the Alliance.
The Empire is undergoing some drastic changes.
A powerful Lohengramm dynasty is coming soon.
I think it won't be easy to overthrow the Alliance...
and the new Empire.
Even if we can overthrow them,
chaos and riots will follow.
We'll then have to spend a lot of time salvaging the mess.
It seems like religious people don't understand this.
Our main aim should be to gain control of Goldenbaum Empire
through its financial economy.
this plan is a perfect match between religion and politics.
The Earth Sect will have some benefits.
I have never mentioned his distrust in us.
But how can we allow religion to rule?
Just take a look at the Christians and you'll know.
They used the cross army...
and many brutal ways to suppress and eliminate...
all other religions.
I can't let this brutal actions relive.
No matter what, we'll stick to our plan.
Understand?
Yes.
Coming.
You've become a clean-up warrior, Julian.
I can't let these little things bother my superior.
How can I help you?
I've something important to tell you.
From tomorrow on, you are a First Officer.
This will be announced tomorrow afternoon.
Remember to come to the office.
Understand?
You mean I'll be promoted?
Of course.
You did something great.
It's your first battle and you performed well.
Thanks.
I wonder what Yang Wenli thinks?
Of course he's happy. He just doesn't say it.
Rest assured, Julian.
The Commander is no longer against you being a soldier.
I hope so too.
Thanks.
See you tomorrow.
You must be Yang Wenli?
I'm going to trouble you from now on.
My name is Julian.
Caselnes told me to come.
I hope to become a soldier.
I hope to be a soldier like you.
My ambition is to become a history researcher.
I'm still looking forward to the day I can retire.
And go back to my research work.
Do you really want to be a soldier?
Listen, Julian. The army is only a tool.
It's a tool best not used.
You must remember to be a harmless tool.
Although my abilities are limited,
I hope I can really help you.
I think the Commander will understand one day.
Both the Empire and Alliance have ambassadors at Phezzan.
As it is a tool for political exchange,
so when it is in use,
it's not measured by individual ability and experience.
You mean our debts to Phezzan...
has reached its repayment deadline?
Yes. It should be 5 000 million Dinals.
5 000 million?
This amount should have been repaid in full sometime ago.
I don't think we can get so much money.
I know that too.
This will be embarrassing.
This is beyond our means.
We, Phezzan have thought of a way.
We're really grateful.
But you must be a stable country.
Are you worried about my country?
Last year, your country had some riots.
If a governmental shifts had taken place,
the money that we, Phezzan have invested,
will be regarded as a total loss on our side.
It's good that those fools failed to take control.
It's to Yang Wenli's credit that our country...
can still maintain freedom and democracy.
Right. Yang Wenli is a real talent.
No one can be compared to him...
in terms of talents and reputation.
Am I right?
Yes.
I also heard that Yang Wenli is critical of the...
present government.
What?
You mean...
We're most worried that...
if Yang Wenli wants to overthrow the government,
it'll be really in trouble.
But...
It was thanks to Yang Wenli...
that the riots were quelled.
But who can suppress him...
if he goes against the government one day?
This...
This kind of accusation is supported by evidence.
What do you mean?
Yang Wenli destroyed all the 12 satellites...
of the Necklace of the Artemis.
You said he had to destroy all 12 satellites?
You mean...
He just wanted to get rid of them
so that he can attack Heinessen one day.
Maybe my guess is wrong.
But shouldn't you ask Yang Wenli yourself?
Welcome Brother Julian.
Hello.
Please come in, Uncle Yang.
Hello, Charlotte.
Why do you look so unhappy?
I'm hurt.
I'm still a soldier.
Call me Brother.
Dream about it.
You're 31 already and not yet married.
This is an unbearable act against society.
Some bachelors can still do a lot for the society.
Do I have to say 400-500 examples to show you?
Forget it.
I know of many who have families and they have done a lot
for society. I can't help aging.
It's not my duty.
No one likes being over 30.
The commander is aware himself.
Come here.
No wonder you look so young. You have no family burden.
I think the wife of the fierce husband is most suffering.
Because I work hard my wife has become younger.
Welcome.
Hello.
Sorry to disturb you again.
Don't say that. You're always welcome.
Today Yang Wenli is the sidekick. We're celebrating
Julian's promotion. Yes, I'm the sidekick today.
Give Julian some wine.
No need for me.
You've done well this time. Of course we must respect you.
I'm your guardian.
If the person who push you to me said that,
what can I do?
Everyone, let's drink to the success of Julian's first battle
and his promotion.
Congratulations on your safe return.
Cheers.
Thank you, everyone.
Check.
So many loopholes. Different from your fieldwork.
Really? This is weird.
Wenli, I want to say something. As the heart of your flagship,
you really should learn to protect yourself.
This is not a strength. It's a weakness.
You're not independent.
You are responsible for many people.
I advise you to protect yourself.
I'm too busy to think of this.
So what?
Does that mean I won't even have the time to take a nap?
I don't think it's a lack of time.
You're just rejecting it.
You know you must think about it. But you don't.
Am I right?
I'm not arrogant.
I'm just afraid of trouble.
I'm really like that.
I'm saying all these because
I don't trust our leader.
What's wrong with Truniht?
You can go ahead and laugh.
But I'm afraid of him recently.
I always thought he was just despicable and a liar.
but recently, I feel he's becoming more like a freak.
What do you mean?
I think he's liaising with monsters.
Why do you say that?
Truniht has an extraordinary will to live.
Amlitzer's defeat and those riots
should have defeated him. But instead they benefited him.
The military is now under his control.
Even Kubersily and Admiral Bucock feel unhappy
because of constant conflicts with him.
At this rate,
it won't be long
before the high-ranking officials fall under Truniht's control.
I'll just quit then.
Don't treat it too lightly.
I know you want to retire early and live on your pension.
But you must think about your men who can't leave.
So please think about how to protect yourself.
You should at least be responsible for Julian.
He's no relatives.
Even if you're not a good guardian,
he would be really pitiful to lose you.
Am I really such a bad guardian?
Do you think you're good?
I wonder who forced Julian...
on me 4 years ago?
Do you want another glass of brandy?
Of course.
This kid is really bright, unlike you.
I know this too.
I'm not a good guardian.
But I've my reasons.
I'm a soldier and I didn't grow up in a proper family.
I wanted to give him a normal home.
Kids don't need to grow up in a normal home.
A military family may do him good too.
It can nurture his independence.
You should know this.
I can tell you're lecturing me again.
You can think of ways if you don't want to hear.
Just get married.
The war is not over. How to get married?
I knew you'd say that.
Let me tell you.
What's the biggest responsibility of man?
Not just man,
what's the biggest responsibility of living things?
It is to procreate.
So the greatest sin of man,
is to kill another man and to be killed.
But you must understand,
soldiers are supposed to kill and be killed.
You're not wrong to think like that.
But even a criminal,
if he has 5 children,
maybe one of them can atone his father's sins.
Then his father's guilt can be lessen.
But it is not necessarily sons.
I believe anyone can do it.
Excuse me.
Is there anything?
Yang Wenli is well aware of the past.
He can also see the future clearly.
But he doesn't know what he's eating now.
Do you know what I mean?
I think so.
If he doesn't realize his food is poisoned,
it doesn't matter if he can see tomorrow.
It's useless to him too, understand?
You mean you want me to test for poison?
Yes.
You really know how to choose your men, Commander Caselnes.
I always have good judgment.
I'm willing to do anything if I can help.
Is Yang Wenli in a dangerous situation now?
he should be safe for now.
As long as the Empire exists, the Alliance needs Yang Wenli.
But I don't know what will happen in the future.
But I've noticed it.
Yang Wenli should have too.
Please, senior.
Please don't brainwash the innocent kid.
We should be leaving, Julian.
Yes.
Actually I've thought of it.
I don't want to be Truniht's toy.
I hope to enjoy my later years.
Don't you think Phezzan's warning has meaning?
I don't think Yang Wenli will revolt.
He don't look like the kind.
This is just your thinking.
It may not be their choice to divulge him.
and may not be by force.
What do you mean?
Look at how high in regard the people holds him.
He's only 30 but he was never defeated.
He's a military aristocrat.
He'll be elected if he runs for election.
if so,
we'll be in trouble.
We must get rid of him just in case.
Yes.
I'll leave this to you.
You're the defense minister and Yang Wenli's superior.
You go and settle this. Yes.
As for how to do it,
you can ask Pletweri.
I know.
It's so easy how the Alliance...
fell for our trap.
You must know,
this does not mean you're good with words.
Is that he has no way out.
Understand?
Yes.
If you want others to listen to you,
You must force him to a corner and deny him freedom.
He'd have no choice.
Yang Wenli is a good example.
You must know.
All the officials of the Alliance are afraid of him.
They hope to get rid of him too. They don't dare to
think like that when they're reminded of the Empire.
Isn't this ironic?
I can't believe Lohengramm protects Yang Wenli.
Right.
In other words,
as long as conflict exists between the Empire and the Alliance,
Yang Wenli will be safe.
But now
if we cut this connection,
no need to cut it.
I can make it thinner.
Then Yang Wenli has to choose one path.
He'll be manipulated
or replace the one in power.
If he chooses the latter,
this means that there will be conflict between
the Empire and the Military.
Can it cause both to be destroyed?
No, the Empire and the Alliance may survive.
You'd better go ahead with your next plan.
We must make the Empire and the Alliance...
into great enemies.
Geltsburg Fortress
That guy, Shaft.
Didn't he say there's no problem with the machine?
Now there're so many problems.
He only know theories.
Every engine must be in perfect-working condition.
Do you think its possible that all 12 engines
work at the same time?
If so,
If we activate the 4 trillion ton fortress,
won't space be destroyed?
There're many areas to be discussed.
That means the previous test cannot work too.
That's not unreasonable.
How many soldiers are working on this now?
64 000.
I think we've to ask the Marshal for support.
I'm sorry, Sir Remscheid.
I heard you're in difficulties now?
It's none of your business.
I'm looking for you as an unofficial messenger
from Phezzan.
I was ordered to propose a plan to you.
Do you wan to hear it?
Your proposal is daring but attractive.
Is this really not your idea?
Is this really the leader's idea?
I'm just a messenger.
I still don't understand.
I'm thankful for your kindness.
But how will this benefit Phezzan?
Isn't it better
for your economy to support Yang Wenli?
Lohengramm is changing too fast.
And he's now changing the laws that Phezzan used to
benefit from. Do you understand now?
You mean his changes are not in line with your wishes?
Yes.
Of course not.
If this works, you can get a handsome reward.
By then Remscheid,
you will have a chance to be a national hero.
How's that?
You don't think this proposal is good for us?
This proposal? I never thought
the country's survival would become a trading deal.
If Goldenbaum can be restored to its former glory.
Give the order to add 25 000 men.
Kaput is a complicated thing.
Especially when you use several engines at one time.
If there's no way to move everything,
it will disappear and become atoms.
Shaft looks so confident.
But I think this is easier said than done.
We shouldn't be too happy yet.
I think Kempf did a good job.
It cannot be considered a success.
I hope he can succeed.
If he fails,
we'll lose a capable commander.
He'll not be considered that capable if he dies.
He's useless even if he can live on.
Kircheis.
If only you were still alive, then you can persuade him.
But I can't do it.
No one can.
Only you can curb him of his rashness and blind leap into danger.
You're the only one who can restrain him.
If you were still alive...
If you were still alive, you'll be able to do something.
798 Galaxy years. 489 Empire years.
The Universe may look calm but schemes and evil plots lurks below.
One Narrow Thread
Will you call out to the new-born stars?
Under the heart-rendering glow,
You should feel how much I miss you.
Are you willing to walk with me through the majestic star cloud?
When you embrace me,
Do you feel the wonders of life?
Open up your heart and listen...
Listen to your overtures of striking forth.
Next on Legend of the Galactic Heroes
The plan of the Geltsburg Fortress is underway.
Hilda, Mittermeier, Reuentahl and others,
missed Kircheis greatly.
Reinhard included.
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The History of the Galaxy turns a new page.