The Reich capital, Odin, disallow any buildings higher than the palace's.
Even the Prime Minister's residence is no exception.
Eversince the 31st King, Otfried the 3rd
became the Crown Prince,
there was never a Prime Minister.
The Chairman of National Affairs was the Prime Minister.
It's always been the tradition.
When Friedrick the 4th died a few years ago,
Lictenlade became the Prime Minister after a century.
Because of the riots after the battle at Amlitzer,
he was forced to give up his position.
Today the master of the Prime Minister's Lodge,
also Chief Commander of the army was the most powerful subject.
Thank you.
Besides that,
the Prime Ministers are all decided by the king.
But one person can order the king to do so.
He's Reinhard Lohengramm.
Am I disturbing you?
Sir Lohengramm.
No, it's all right.
Is there anything, Hilda?
Kessler wants to see you.
He says he's something important to report.
Kessler is so impatient.
I will see him. Bring him in.
Yes.
It seems like lightning.
There will be a storm according to the weather forecast.
I heard,
there're 2 people from Lippstaddt Army
who has infiltrated the capital.
I came especially to report this to you.
How did you know?
Someone leaked this out.
Leaked this out?
Forget it...Go on.
Lansburg is 26 years old.
He was an aristocrat in Lippstaddt.
He went to Phezzan when they were defeated.
I remember him.
I've seen him several times in the palace.
I don't think he has ill intentions.
I always felt he's the kind to distort the truth
and he does not understand the people.
someone who believes aristocrats are pillars of the Empire.
The other is the advisor in Lippstaddt Army.
He is Leopold Schumacher, aged 32.
I don't recognize him.
You said he was born a commoner.
What has he achieved?
He's mostly at the back defense.
Maybe he is lucky but I heard he's quite capable.
Really? What a pity.
I have not found out why both of them
are willing to leave a safe place
and return to Odin.
But I think they have ulterior motives.
It's better to be careful.
They should have passports and visas.
Did they use fake names or fake passports?
Check it out.
WE didn't find anything when they pass the gates.
We won't know if no ne leaked this out.
What I mean is mean,
these passports and visas are given out by Phezzan.
This is linked to Phezzan's government.
Your humble subject begs you, do beg you to make a political
judgment or it'll be too late,
if they do anything against you.
Where are they?
I've sent people to spy on them.
I know.
Continue to spy on them and don't let them know.
I'll tell you what to do later.
Yes. I'll take my leave.
The historians of the Empire,
Iike to compare Rudolph's angry screams to the sound of thunder.
Do you know?
Yes.
I think it's a great comparison.
Thunder
is a waste of energy.
It gives out great amounts of heat, light and sound.
But it's all empty and meaningless.
Just like Rudolph.
I'm different from him. I'll never be like him.
Hilda, I wonder what you think.
Tell me.
Lohengramm.
Are you asking if Lansburg has come back?
Yes.
He should have stayed in Phezzan but why did he take such a great
risk and come back here?
To return to the Empire?
What do you think?
As far as I know,
Lansburg is a hardcore romantic.
I've no opinion on your observation.
But I don't see what's so romantic about this place
that makes these poets have come back?
I can understand if he comes back as an old man.
But it's less than a year after the riots.
You're right.
Lansburg came back for a greater reason.
He came back because he thinks it's worth the risk.
What is it?
Terrorism.
History can prove
that if a powerful person becomes a terrorist,
it can inspire the romantics.
The terrorism you're talking about is to assassinate me?
No, I don't think so.
Why are you so sure?
Kessler is right. This has something to do with Phezzan.
If you're killed,
this unity will collapse.
This will cause chaos to the economy and society.
I think this is not what Phezzan hopes to see.
If Phezzan really supports this act,
I think it is not killing you but to kidnap an important person.
Who are they planning to kidnap?
One of them must be me. How about the other 2?
Your sister, Annerose.
If these people dare to harm my sister,
I'll never let them off.
I'll do the same to them and
Iet them have a taste of terror.
I'll use brutal means to torture him.
Lohengramm.
I was too frank. Forgive me.
I think it's not going to happen.
Why are you so sure?
It's against Lansburg's principles
to kidnap a woman.
He would rather do something more difficult
than kidnap a woman and be gossiped on.
I see.
Baron Lansburg...
is like this.
But Phezzan is very practical
and they couldn't have forced someone to do this.
If they want to do so,
they should not have chosen Lansburg.
I think this,
should be acceptable
to both the mastermind and the kidnapper.
I think you should think in this way.
Who would it be then?
The highest official in the Empire.
You mean the king?
It's not kidnapping to him.
It's getting a young master from the enemy's hands.
This is a patriotic act
and he'll do it gladly.
This is a good way for romantics.
I agree with you.
Then the practical Phezzan and the romantics
should be satisfied.
It's the wily fox in Phezzan again.
He never does it himself. All he does is to talk.
These 2 puppets are not bad.
I think it's Phezzan's informants
that leaked out this secret.
What do you think?
I think you're right.
The beer in the capital is still the best.
How can the beer of Phezzan compare?
Sorry, Lansburg.
Phezzan invested in the production of this beer.
Even this hotel is run by Phezzan.
That's why you can help us keep mum
and keep our lives safe.
Don't talk so much.
I've given you the orders.
I'll contact you again when we strike.
Tell the secretary and Baldic
that I'm grateful for their help.
I understand.
Lieutenant, what happened? Aren't you going to eat?
I thought of something I must do. I'll be back.
Really. He's always so nervous.
Captain...
What do you want?
You'd better tell the truth.
Baldic must have said something else.
You mean reward? This is beyond my duty.
Remscheld wants to promote you to commander.
I don't mean this.
Then what?
I realised the society has changed when I returned to Odin.
The law is strict and the country is progressing.
If you hope this thing goes smoothly,
and defeat Lohengramm one day,
this will make time go back.
Even more so for the loyal Lansburg
and Remscheld.
I want to know
exactly what Phezzan is up to?
That's because Lohengramm's reforms has harmed our benefits.
Only this?
You're not going to leak this to...
Lohengramm to suck up to him?
You can't be thinking of that.
Is it?
No such thing.
Our aim is to make this mission a success.
I'm not lying.
Are you thinking of retreating?
Right.
I want to tell you.
This plan involves
the safety and lives of my men in Phezzan.
I'll do my best since I've promised you.
This is what a soldier should do.
That's good.
Our aims and interests never conflict.
I'll leave this mission to you.
I believe you'll live up to our expectations.
I hope the officials tell me this personally.
What? That's going too far.
You want him to tell you personally?
I've taken enough risks.
I'll contact you again.
Don't say no to me.
Good, I'll pass your message.
For our sake, I'm waiting for your good news.
Let me warn you.
Don't say anything wrong to anger him.
My good friend Kircheis is sleeping here.
My good friend...?
It's a slope in front. Let's drive.
It's ok. We can exercise a bit.
Hello.
Are you Annerose?
You're?
I'm Hildegard Mariendorf.
I'm the secretary of Lohengramm.
Thank you for coming to see me.
Conrad.
Yes.
Princess Annerose, did you call for me?
Take good care of our other guest.
Bring him to the dining room.
Let him eat something.
Yes.
Please follow me.
Yes.
Moder left him in my care.
Please.
You said Reinhard wants to increase my security?
Yes, he's worried for your safety.
He's afraid you'll be the target of terrorism.
He hopes that you can move in with him.
But he knows you won't agree.
So he wants to have some guards here in the villa.
to protect you.
He wants me to tell you that
he would have loved to come personally
but he thinks you don't want to see him.
So I am here.
History is going to be rewritten without her.
I don't think I've any right to request extra protection.
You've every right to.
At least Lohengramm thinks so.
We promise not to disturb your peaceful life.
Please agree to more security.
Let me tell you something.
12 ears ago,
Our father wasted all his wealth,
including the only villa
and we moved into a tiny house.
We seemed to have nothing then
but we gained other things.
Reinhard's first good friend
was a red-haired
cheerful youth.
I remembered I said something to him.
Sieg, you must be good friends with my brother.
He fulfilled his promise,
no, he did more than he promised.
I believe no one else could do the same.
and everything that belonged to him.
He's dead and yet I'm still alive.
I'm a sinner.
So I don't think I've any right
to ask for anything
Lady Grunewald.
Please forgive me for saying this.
If you were killed by the aristocrats,
do you think Kircheis will rest in peace?
I believe he will not be happy.
Not just the dead,
please also think about those people who are still alive.
Annerose, if you give up on him,
I think no one can save Lohengramm.
Kircheis died too young
but if Lohengramm,
died at this age,
don't you think he's too young?
He still has many things to do.
You mean I gave up on my brother?
Lohengramm hopes to do something for you.
He always wanted to.
If you can accept him,
he'll think that his existence
is important to you.
It's not just for Lohengramm.
It's meaningful for others too.
it's meaningful for others.
Does that include you?
Yes.
But the most important is the people.
The 10 million people of the Empire
can't rely on the current leader.
I promise I won't disturb your life.
Please fulfill Lohengramm, no Reinhard's wish.
He's motivated all because of you.
Spare a thought for him.
Thank you, Miss Mariendorf.
Thank you for doing so much for my brother.
Miss Mariendorf.
I'll leave the security to you.
But I don't intend to leave this villa.
I'll leave everything to you.
I trust you.
Thank you, Annerose.
Miss Mariendorf, you can call me Annerose.
Yes.
Then please call me Hilda.
I must confirm something with you.
I wonder what are the duke's orders?
Are you the representative of Phezzan
or his runner?
Which one? Speak!
It should be the latter technically.
Technically?
I never knew.
You people of Phezzan are too practical.
Are you praising us?
I don't want to interrupt you.
What does Phezzan want?
I'm sorry but I don't understand you.
Don't you understand?
Pardon my ignorance but I don't.
That's bad.
If a good song must become a good drama,
it needs good actors.
It's no fun that your acting is so poor.
You sound too serious.
Let me say it again.
I want to ask you what are the benefits of kidnapping the king?
Don't you think this mission is beyond
Lansburg's ability?
What do you think?
I never expect him to find out.
Then he must know Phezzan was the one who leaked this out.
This is as good as giving him a hint.
If so,
please listen to our plan.
WE Phezzan are very sincere
and we're willing to do our best
to help him unite the universe.
Is this what Rubinsky mean?
Yes.
Even so,
his first assignment,
was to tell the aristocrats to kidnap the king.
Shouldn't you explain things to me?
Reinhard, this is what we think.
Let Lansburg save the young king
from the hands of the rebels.
No, of course this is an objective way of thinking.
Then escape to the Alliance via Phezzan.
Then he'll build his power there.
Of course this power has no significant meaning.
You won't admit this either.
Right.
Then,
Lohengramm can naturally challenge the Alliance.
Naturally? Right.
We know that all who support you
are satisfied as long as you restore peace.
They do not want war. The result of
this Fortress battle may has cause some displeasure.
If your enemies support
the aristocrats,
they'll do their best to defeat you
and the Alliance.
What do you think will happen then?
Besides if the king escapes to the Alliance,
it will divide the Alliance.
This is in your interest.
Combining these factors, do you think I'm right?
What do you think I should do?
Do you want me to thank Phezzan?
Thank you for your consideration?
You don't have to dig at us.
Then just tell me what you want me to do.
It's interesting to guess what others are thinking
but it's irritating if it happens too often.
Then I'll be direct.
I hope Lohengramm
will take control of the military and all powers.
Under your rule,
Iet Phezzan have full control over the economy,
especially the trade routes between the planets.
This is not difficult.
What do you think?
It sounds good but you've missed out something.
The political position of Phezzan?
I hope Lohengramm can grant us autonomy.
Nothing has changed except we've a new master.
I can accept that.
But if the Alliance does not accept the king,
everything will fail.
Have you thought of this?
What do you think?
Please believe in our efficiency.
We'll take action if necessary.
If the Alliance does not accept the king, it's most embarrassing.
At that time,
I would be left with a 'ghost' card no one wants.
Isn't it a joke? You started the fire,
then tell me you can put it out for me?
How can you say that?
Forget it.
Listen to me.
If Phezzan wants to work with me,
the must agree to my condition.
What is it?
You know it.
The freedom to travel in Phezzan's corridor.
Why are you so surprised?
I can't agree to your condition now.
Didn't you agree to help me take control?
You said this was Rubinsky's idea.
If so,
why can't I use Phezzan's corridor?
You should agree happily to my request.
But l..
There're many reasons not to send troops.
If this route is sealed, everything's finished.
But...
Wipe your sweat.
Do you hope to see our Empire's soldiers
die in Phezzan's corridor?
It's possible. When both the Alliance
and the Empire collapse, Phezzan will benefit.
You're too suspicious.
It's all right.
Phezzan can exercise its rights and interests.
But so can the Alliance and the Empire.
So don't think that if 2 of these forces combine,
it'll surly include you.
Please come in.
Sorry to disturb you.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Is this made by Princess Annerose?
Yes, both the bed sheet and tablecloth.
She made it herself.
Really?
Are you interested in these?
I can't do all these lady stuff.
I just feel ashamed.
Can I ask you something?
Of course.
Why don't you let Princess Annerose lead a peaceful life?
She just wants to have a peaceful life.
There are many people serving her.
We'll protect her.
I promise you.
I won't disturb her.
I'll tell the guards not to enter the villa...
to disturb your work.
I hope you can understand.
Besides you,
there are many others who want to protect her.
Thunder
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