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.
The king lives in the palace called Neue Sansoucci.
This huge palace is divided into 4 areas.
One of them is the administrative area in the East
and the other is where the King lives, in the South.
The back palace, in the West is, where the beauties live.
Lastly, is the hunting ground, in the North.
The palace takes up 66 square km of land.
Its corridors reach 400km in length.
But ever since Lohengramm took over,
the palace's budget shrank
and the West and North areas were sealed off.
Half of the buildings in the East and South were sealed off too.
Besides a small part,
most of the political power lie with the Prime Minister.
The Neue Sansoucci has lost its control.
Most of the aristocrats have fled
after the war in Lippstaddt.
Parties and tours were greatly reduced.
The palace reeks of isolation.
The security of the palace is not good.
The palace should not use security machines.
The safest method
is to let guards stand guard.
Lohengramm reduced the number of guards greatly.
Isn't this going to benefit us?
Yes.
I'll lead the way we enter the palace.
I've gone into the palace many times.
Although it is now sealed,
it should not have been restructured. It's just empty.
Besides there aren't any secret tunnels or hidden rooms.
I think not even Lohengramm
knows of it.
I've heard of these but is it true?
Of course. See for it yourself. There's a tunnel
Ieading from the museum, past the North and West areas
to a statue of Jesminda in the Southern area.
Why are you so sure?
Our ancestors was told to undertake this project
by the king then.
The aim of this project is to save the king
through this tunnel if he's in danger.
I'll undertake this mission. It's fated from 5 generations ago.
This is incredible.
The problem is how to get to the statue?
But it's easy than to barge into the palace.
I think we need to create a false alarm.
False alarm?
In other words, we'll create chaos in the capital.
We'll cause some distractions,
and distract the security guards.
That's a good idea.
But Lohengramm is a smart man.
I'm afraid we'll see through us.
Try it. It won't do us any harm.
Who should do it?
Let me see.
Make use of the informant of Phezzan to do it.
No way.
There've given their support to our mission.
It's not right we ask too many favors of them.
Maybe we shouldn't expect too much.
How dare this fellow threaten us?
What do you mean?
Put it simply,
it's too easy for him to join forces with
the Alliance and attack Phezzan.
So don't think everything is going on well with Phezzan.
How come? It's impossible.
Not true.
If he lets the Alliance know
we kidnapped the king,
Phezzan will become the enemy of the Alliance and the Empire.
You know how much money the Alliance borrowed from Phezzan.
Those Alliance leaders have no backbone.
It's not surprising if they use this chance
to write off their debts.
Then what should we do?
What do you mean what we should do?
I mean Lansburg and Schumacher.
Do you intend to kill them after this
and cover up our involvement?
We'll have a chance to do so.
If he knew this will happen,
Rupert will be very happy.
As for the corridor of Phezzan, I think we can still talk.
You know, we Phezzan...no
I should say the world has a secret.
A secret that not even Lohengramm knows.
You mean the Earth Sect?
Right.
Let's follow the plan and kidnap the king.
I see. So it's Phezzan.
They produce and direct and make others act it out.
What do you intend to do?
Do you intend to agree to Phezzan's request, Marshal?
I'm not sure what to do either.
Let them play.
Do we need to reduce the security at the palace?
No need.
The security now is not that tight.
If they can't overcome such a small problem,
do you think we should cooperate with them?
Yes.
Of course that depends on whether they're successful.
If they can do it, we'll listen to them.
Use this as an excuse to attack the Free Planets.
If they fail,
we can send troops to attack Phezzan,
by using this excuse of kidnapping the king.
You even thought of this?
Of course.
I want Phezzan know the price of underestimating me.
Oberstein, besides Kessler's men,
watch out for the romantic and his gang.
No need to strike at them.
Phezzan ma kill them if they change plans.
We can help then.
If we can.
We may derive some benefit from this.
This is a good idea.
But if the king is kidnapped,
the security at the palace will be punished.
You mean Morten?
He may be killed.
You mean you want him dead?
Rear Admiral Morten is old-fashioned.
I don't think he'll accept even if you let him off.
Then, we've no choice.
We'll make Morten take responsibility.
But limit it to Morten. Don't get others involved.
How about Morten's superior, Kessler?
Kessler is invaluable.
I'm afraid it'll affect the morale of the Military
if he's punished.
Warn him and cut his salary then.
I'd like to say something.
If you can't bear to part with a tree and a stone,
how can you carve a road out of the forest?
Oberstein.
Do you think I'm not aware of this?
You're right.
I was worried you'd forget the fundamentals.
Eversince mankind,
all heroes achieve their aims
by stepping over others.
I never heard of a king whose hands are clean.
I understand this. Sometimes,
it's the best way to express loyalty is by meting out death.
I hope you think about this.
You mean you'll do anything, even if it means shedding blood?
I'm willing if necessary.
I'll remember this.
You can leave now.
I'll remember this.
I understand your request.
But I think things will worsen if
we attack the police and Military.
I think it's enough to set up an office
of Democrats in the suburbs and distract them.
Make the office blow up
and make a mess out of everything.
But what if this causes casualties?
Won't they realize it's a false alarm
if we make it too big?
Then when we emerge from the tunnel,
you arrange for a car to pick us up.
Let us hide in the embassy of Phezzan.
Embassy? No way.
I've arranged a good hiding place for you.
Even the ships for escaping are ready.
This are the most basic conditions.
How can we trust you if
you can't even do this?
I think I'll take of some ways.
There's no other way. All right then.
I shan't say any further.
You're back. The dinner's ready.
What wine would you like?
No, I think Lohengramm will look for me.
I'm not drinking tonight.
I'll take it.
Advisor, Lohengramm wants to see you urgently.
Lohengramm is at the Military office. He wants you there now.
I know.
Report complete.
I forgot to tell you something.
What is it?
You won't be surprised.
If you'd not guessed it, it won't be so fast.
I'm afraid.
I think you would have thought of the person to
take over the king.
You're right.
You should have your views on this.
The daughter of the third princess of the second previous Kings.
Her father didn't take part the riots.
He's interested in nothing but ivory.
Isn't it better to support a female king now?
How old?
8 months old.
The 7-year old king is kidnapped.
The person to succeed him is an infant...
that can't even speak?
What do you think?
Do you want me to find another successor?
Use her then.
Let this baby be the queen.
It's ridiculous to treat the throne like a toy.
But it's good that at least one child gets this toy.
It'd be too much for 2 children.
Yes sir.
As for that Benz,
I heard he still owes a debt for ivory making.
A businessman has sued him for payment.
How should we deal with this?
How much did he owe?
75 000 Empire Marks.
Let them settle it.
It's not very good that the father of the queen owes debts.
Use the budget of the palace to pay it off.
Yes sir.
This is ridiculous.
I discovered an ammunition warehouse
I've sent a team to investigate.
I also did what you told me
and cancelled the spying on Lansburg.
Leave it as it is.
I'll go back and continue to spy.
I'll take my leave.
Kessler.
Yes.
Nothing, it's been hard on you.
Everything is going smoothly. The Gendarme has been tricked.
The should be taking action now.
I'll wait for orders in the museum.
It's enough. If the plan fails...
It should be nearby.
Your Majesty.
Why didn't you kneel before me?
That's the king that is before us.
We're your loyal subjects.
I'm Lansburg.
I'm coming here to save you from the traitors.
As the circumstances are special,
please bear with me. I'm willing to
serve you all my life to repay you for not killing me.
It'll be dangerous if you continue to stay here.
Listen to us and follow us ok?
Your Majesty.
What should we do now?
We've no choice.
Pardon my offense.
Your Majesty, what's it?
Your Majesty...
Run!
This is such a joke.
Where's the king?
Where is the Majesty?
This is..
We've ended our mission and return to our rooms.
We heard the news and rushed back.
The maids were also off for the day
and no one knows what happened.
I ask you, where's the king?
I'm afraid.
I heard from the maid
who took care of the King,
that she saw 2 young men took the king away.
Why didn't you say so earlier?
Search the palace.
Increase security at all exits and no one is allowed to leave.
Leave all things alone too.
Bear this in mind.
It's better that no one else know about this.
Go! Quick!
Yes.
You must keep this a secret!
I've detected intruders in the heat sensors.
But it disappeared under the statue of Jesminda.
I suspect there's a tunnel leading to the outside.
I hope to search the statue.
Is it all right?
If the Admiral agrees.
Is there an underground?
Seal the air bases.
Set up sentry posts at all the roads leading to the suburbs.
Send the army to assist.
Yes.
Who did this?
So fast?
You could have rested for a few more days.
Don't say that. This is my job.
Kessler, don't come and apologies. Go and do what's necessary.
Don't let them leave the capital.
Yes.
Morten, tomorrow...
No, today. Your sentence will be meted out before noon.
You can go back to your office to tidy things.
Don't leave any regrets.
Yes.
Hilda. you have something to tell me?
I've reported to you a few days ago.
If Phezzan sent informants, their aim is to kidnap.
And it's a special target.
I remember that.
You want me to increase the security at your sister's villa.
This is natural.
But you reduced the security of the palace at the same time
and let others have a chance.
I can't understand this.
What's your conclusion?
I think you cooperated with Phezzan
to let the king be kidnapped.
Am I right?
Lohengramm.
Right.
But I must tell you I didn't work with them.
They're not fit to work with me.
I'm only making use of them.
Lohengramm, you want to trick Phezzan?
You should say they want to trick me.
So you intend
to attack the Alliance?
Right.
I have decided a long time ago.
I just acted earlier.
Besides, it's a good reason.
You sacrificed Morten.
Is that also a part of your plan?
I'll compensate him.
Come in.
Reporting, Morten has committed suicide.
I'll leave his burial to you.
Remember to protect his badge.
Yes.
You may say why be so hypocritical?
But I think it's better than not doing anything.
If I were to be punished, it's a matter of time.
But I wonder who will kill me?
Gather all the high-ranking officials.
Yes, Sir Lohengramm.
There's a little surprise at Neue Sansoucci tonight.
A 7-year old kid was kidnapped.
Kessler has started to investigate
I want to hear your opinion on this.
What do you think?
The suspect must be an aristocrat.
Their aim is to restore their power.
It's obvious.
They abducted the king.
We shouldn't underestimate their unity,
and ability to act.
I wonder who's the mastermind?
This will be exposed sooner or later.
Kessler will make him confess when the suspect is caught.
If they can't catch him,
the suspect will be boastful.
If they don't announce the kidnapping to the world,
they wouldn't have reached their aim of the kidnap.
Reuentaul is right.
But this will make us want to take revenge.
They should know this.
They must be prepared.
They may want to use the king as a shield to avoid our attacks.
What's the use of doing this?
Right.
But till now,
they're confident of shaking us off.
What's the basis for his confidence?
If they hide within the Empire,
they can't escape from us.
Will they escape to the borders
and set up base there?
If so,
will it become the 2nd Alliance?
Not the 2nd,
they should be considered a part of the Alliance.
The aristocrats and the communists may seem to be in conflict,
but to stop Lohengramm...
from taking control,
they may unite together.
If these people escape to the Alliance,
it won't be so easy to attack them.
The Alliance? You mean as fugitives?
Reuentaul is right.
We'll know where the king is soon.
We don't have to come to a conclusion yet.
But if the Alliance is involved,
I'll make them pay the price.
They'll regret it if
they're doing this out of greed.
Tell the people that the king is sick.
The Prime Minister has always been in charge,
so there shouldn't be problems with politics.
I've only 2 things to ask of you.
Firstly, don't say anything about the kidnap.
And prepare your ships...
to be ready for any missions.
Just these 2 things.
I'll give orders as it deems fit.
you've been working all night.
You may rest now. Yes.
How is it? Want to come over for breakfast?
All right.
Then I shan't stand on ceremony.
You shouldn't.
One should be polite at times.
Lohengramm is so calm when faced with such a thing.
This is exceptional of him.
Yes.
So the suspects...
Someone must be able to benefit from this.
Who will benefit the most from this?
There may be another war soon.
Yes.
But..
It seems not too far away,
that we'll have to fight that Yang...
798 Galaxy calendar Years 489 Empire calendar Year, 7th July.
A child was kidnapped.
This seem like a small incident.
But how much effect will it have on mankind?
Only a few people know.
Abduction of the Young Emperor
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.
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The people who kidnapped the King
escaped to Free Planets with the help of Phezzan.
They also established a new system in the Alliance.
Reinhard uses this as an opportunity
to take revenge on the Free Planets.
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