10million people, 100 000 flagships.
Eversince Reinhard von Lohengramm, the highest commander of
the Reich Empire, announced its declaration of war
on the Alliance and the government of the Empire,
the news spread within the HQ of the Empire's army.
Many teenagers
Ieft their schools and jobs to join the army.
To fight the aristocrats
and never let them come back. Protect the rights of the people.
No matter what, we must fight the aristocrats in the Alliance.
Fight the Alliance. Fight them to death.
It'll take less than 5 minutes to receive this order of transfer.
But they made us wait more than 2 hours.
The personnel said this is controlled by the Military but it's the same.
Is it because many people dislike Yang
and that's why they made us wait?
It's possible.
But the efficiency of the whole country has decreased.
Look over there...
They've started rationing meat and sugar.
Do you know?
I think things don't look good.
There're rumors saying that
the Empire is going to attack soon.
But the reaction of most people was Again?
They don't seem worried.
This news must have reached the Alliance.
I don't think the people of Alliance...
and politicians are surprised.
Iserlohn is a strong fortress.
Besides they have the best commander.
Those politicians must think everything is all right.
Yes.
But this complacency affects judgment
and make them pass the wrong decision.
Past victories blurred their vision
and will take away their future.
This is the best time.
You've grown taller.
You haven't seen me in more than a year.
This is the time to grow.
It's great that you're as healthy as before.
I'm getting nearer to Hell everyday.
I'll wait and see
Emperor Rudolph anxious expression.
Yang wants me to pass this letter to you.
He told me to hand it to you personally.
Did the Human Resource Officer say anything to you?
No.
He said nothing.
Then maybe,
he wants to give Truniht a good impression.
But he's old enough to be your father.
So he's not willing to please you.
But I don't understand
what he can gain to give Truniht
a good impression by pleasing me?
I'm Commander Yang's man, not Truniht's.
But there're many things you don't know too.
Your transfer was ordered by the Senator himself.
Maybe you don't know
but the Senator likes you, Julian.
I don't want to be liked.
Well you don't have to shout.
That's Commander Yang and my weakness. Don't follow us.
Sorry.
But what's going on?
It's not just Truniht that will do this
but all leaders.
It will be their greatest nightmares
if soldiers outside the capital became Commander Yang's men.
This is as they may help Commander Yang expand his powers.
To avoid this,
Ieaders usually transfer...
important soldiers around.
According to you...
Isn't my transfer is also planned?
Right, we can put things this way.
The transfer is unsatisfactory.
But their real motive is
to make Commander Merkatz
Ieave Commander Yang.
You're right.
I want to add something.
From the viewpoint of the government,
if circumstances permit,
they'll transfer Caselnes and Schenkopp away from Yang.
But I don't understand.
Why must they do this?
Aren't they increasing the Empire's strength
instead by decreasing Yang's influence?
These people only know how to create divisions.
They were able to make full use of their authority
after Yang was transferred to lserlohn fortress.
This is an insult to Yang.
I nearly forgot.
Do you want to look at Yang's letter?
to get rid of the rebels of the Alliance.
I would like to ask everyone if they have any ideas?
Let me talk about my plans first.
Our attack routes have always been through lserlohn corridor
in the past. But we now have another route.
In other words,
we can enter the Alliance through Phezzan...
I see.
So the Empire can go through the Phezzan corridor to attack us.
We've discussed this before and thought of a counterattack.
But we're weaker than before.
It's going to be difficult.
What did Yang say?
Yang said that to prevent the Empire from using Phezzan,
we've to depend on the people of Phezzan to revolt against the Empire.
The best way is to use labor strikes
and disable Phezzan from supplying to the Empire.
Or use commercial ships to seal up the Phezzan corridor.
Can these 2 methods work?
No matter what,
we'll have to do as Yang said.
Use the people of Phezzan as our backup
and block the Empire.
This is better than the Alliance and the Empire fighting.
The people of Phezzan are fiercely independent.
They're not likely to be suppress by others.
They'll definitely resist.
But it's too late to resist
when the Empire attacks us.
It's going to be structurally difficult to resist them
and there'll be sacrifices.
So if we act first and stir up the people of Phezzan,
we may be able to prevent certain things.
Then the Empire would not dare to go through Phezzan.
But it's a pity that...
Yang has predicted the future developments.
But no one can help him.
That's not his fault.
He has no power to decide these.
Is it then a problem with the system?
System?
I don't want to admit this
as I've always been proud of the soldiers of Democracy.
By the way,
I remember
I was a 2nd class soldier when I was your age.
I think Democracy limits the powers of the Military.
This is right.
Besides the battlefield,
the Military should not extend its power.
If the army is not restrained by the government or society,
and extend its power and turn it into a country,
this form of Democracy is not healthy.
Democracy is not wrong
but it can't depart from its original system
and the spirit that supported it at first.
Now that it has betrayed its spirit,
I wonder how long this is going to last?
Junior Lieutenant Julian,
is sent to the embassy of the Alliance, right?
He's Yang's favorite son.
I wonder how Yang dotes on him.
No matter what, he's still a 16-year old kid.
He can't be that capable.
Reinhard was 16 when he won his battle
and got promoted.
Julian is just a little slower than him.
Don't you know he's got the habits of his father?
Reinhard also has the habits of his sister.
I meant in the past.
You're right.
When I was 16,
I've turned my back on you and depended on myself,
to gain things you were unable to give me.
But...
How's Baldic?
As for this,
I think we should pay attention.
In other words,
Phezzan has given up upon politics,
and decided to submit to us.
They will help us this time.
Of course this comes with a price.
He wants to betray his country?
You're right.
But I only betrayed Phezzan's independence.
This has no benefit or meaning
to the existence of Phezzan.
Only by taking away useless things
can I achieve more for Phezzan.
You make it sound so good.
That means to betray one's family or friends
have its reasons too?
Stop it, Wittenfield.
If not for his help,
it's going to be difficult to go thorough Phezzan.
I intend to reward him for his assistance.
So we should treat him politely.
I've gathered everyone to hear your views.
Reuentaul, what do you think?
I think
I can't believe the shrewd people of Phezzan...
are willing to help us without gaining benefit.
You intend to enter the Alliance through Phezzan.
If Phezzan changes its mind and seal the corridor, 12:02:23:28 12:02:26:20 we'll be i
Then our supplies and communication lines will be cut.
Do you think it's dangerous to do so?
Your worries are not unfounded.
If Phezzan really does such a thing,
we'll use force to punish them.
You mean we'll turn and fight Phezzan instead?
Right.
I believe Phezzan has no ability to resist us.
Then we'll let them have a taste of their own medicine.
If the Alliance attacks us from the back,
what should we do?
We may not lose
but unnecessary sacrifices will be made.
Reuentaul is right.
But basically,
I've decided to enter the Alliance through Phezzan Corridor.
If we think lserlohn is the only route,
we are just limiting ourselves.
We'll be following the footsteps...
of the Alliance.
I can't make this mistake again.
It's a rule set by man not to go through Phezzan's Corridor,
it's not a rule that exist since the Galaxy was formed.
The Alliance can think whatever they like.
We've no need to follow them.
The strategy to go through Phezzan
and surprise the enemy,
is better than any others.
Firstly, we'll attack lserlohn fortress.
Our troops must be more than that of...
Kempf and Muller's attempt in spring.
Everyone must know this method is to distract them.
When the Alliance's attention is on lserlohn,
we'll enter the Free Planet through Phezzan.
Yang is in lserlohn
while the rest of the commanders are useless.
I agree with the Marshal.
The problem is Yang Wenli
We're worried that
he will detect our plans,
and leave lserlohn
to stop us at Phezzan.
Then we'll take over lserlohn when Yang is not around
and trap him.
Isn't it good to kill him in his own country?
Do you think everything will go so smoothly?
I hope so.
Me too.
In what name are we fighting for this time?
This will be [The Ragnorok]
[The Ragnorok]?
God...
Dusk?
Please let my Black Lancers take the lead
and give me a chance to reclaim myself.
Marshal... Marshal
Please give me a chance.
Don't place too much hopes on Baldic.
But it's easier to deal with Baldic than Rubinsky.
You're right, Marshal.
but there's another problem.
I mean can Baldic really control Phezzan?
You mean he's unable to control the people?
It's problematic if he's too capable.
If he can't even appease the rebels,
if he's incapable...
To protect his position and power,
he'll do everything to suppress them.
Then all hatred will be on him alone.
I'll take this chance to kill him.
Then I can get rid of a useless bum without much effort.
Then, there'll be no side effects.
You've even thought of this.
I'm sorry. I was too worried.
Then we'll follow your wishes.
Perhaps we can use this method to conquer the Alliance.
Am I right, Chief Advisor?
Right.
Some people will surely use the power of the new Empire as a backup
and dream of being the head of the old Alliance.
Have you already decided who to choose?
Based on Yang's talents and achievements,
no one is treated better than him.
If we can give him this position,
will he still be loyal to the Alliance?
Besides, I've told you before,
I think its' time to increase the watch over the rebels.
What do you think?
I think it's dangerous to ally with Phezzan.
Reuentaul, you're too suspicious.
Our enemy is Phezzan this time.
It's only natural that we're suspicious of them.
You're right.
If we can attack suddenly and win,
just don't let Phezzan spoil things.
If our plans fail and we're surrounded,
what about supplies?
If so,
we'll have to take the local supplies and feed the army.
But by doing so,
our reputation will be ruined even if we win.
It's ok if we are hated.
But if we are being looked down upon, it's no good.
That is if there're supplies for us to take away.
If they scorch the lands again,
we'll be in trouble.
Do you still remember the faces of the Alliance?
Since our aim is to take over the Alliance
and gain everlasting rule,
we should not make the people hate us. That's not to our advantage.
No matter what we say,
we still have to follow Reinhard's decisions.
There're to be no changes.
Follow Reinhard's decisions?
Isn't he Lange?
Lange?
The ex-leader of the Bureau for maintaining order.
Those people in charge of arresting rebels are just secret police.
Those aristocrats are Lange's boss.
After he lose their power,
he came under Reinhard.
He should be locked up now.
Really?
I don't think Reinhard will revive the secret police.
For now,
Reinhard's politics is still clean
and righteous.
This proves that Reinhard is the only leader.
But if Reinhard is unable to keep his clean record,
then...Advisor Oberstein.
no matter what cloak it wears,
What's that?
That is the minority supports the majority.
You mean most people supports Democracy
based on the ideal of freedom?
If there're 100 people,
one can gain power if he has the votes of 51 people.
But the majority will be divided.
In other words, if he can control 26 out of 51 people,
he can rule over the 100 people.
This explains how majority rules.
This principle of socialism is so ridiculous.
I think you're smart enough to understand.
Even if that's the truth,
there must be many like me to keep the peace in society.
Do you think I'm right?
You mean the secret police?
I mean the system to maintain order.
The presence of the secret police is enough to anger the people.
The bureau for maintaining order has
been disbanded a few days ago.
But the people want to try you.
Karl Brocker is one of them.
Karl Brocker has his own way of thinking.
While I'm just doing my duty.
I never made use of my power for personal gains.
If people like me must be tried,
I think this is not good for Reinhard.
This is not a good thing.
Even Reinhard,
don't want people like you alive.
Reinhard is a typical soldier.
He has the ability to go to war and conquer the Galaxy.
But rumors can defeat 10 000 ships.
I only hope that
I hope both out you will be kind enough,
and can spare me.
Besides me,
how do you intend to repay Reinhard for sparing you?
I think this is important.
I'll do my best and be loyal to help Reinhard
achieve his dream of conquering the Galaxy.
Good.
But since the bureau for maintaining order has been
dissolved, it cannot be revived.
To avoid criticism,
I think you have to think of a new name.
I've thought of it already.
Call it the Bureau of internal security.
How about it?
This is what we call 'using a new bottle to store old wine.'
Don't worry. I'll change the ingredients of the wine.
Very well then. Do a good job.
Yes.
Don't tell me we can no longer exist in peace with the Alliance?
There's no way.
They closed this door on themselves.
If they can return the king and the kidnappers,
I won't do anything on the diplomatic and Military side.
They signed this death sentence themselves.
We must eliminate the Alliance.
Hilda.
Yes, Sir Reinhard.
Do you think I'm being too cruel?
Will you be happier...
if I say no?
Really? Merkatz has joined the Cabinet?
I'm sorry you made a wasted trip.
It's ok.
This is livelier than I imagined.
They're all madmen wearing tuxedos.
A country without a government and an army without soldiers
wants to fight for position and fame.
It'll be perfect if,
there're 6, 7 members of the Cabinet.
Julian, if you join us,
you can at least become a Captain.
Actually Merkatz has been promoted to Marshal.
I'll be promoted soon myself.
But we've no soldier to command.
I think Merkatz must be busy.
He should be prepared for this.
This new government is in a mess.
Can these people
resist Reinhard, an expert in both political grounds and warfare?
Just thinking of this
makes me wonder they are either ambitious or...
their brains are made of chocolate?
I think it must be the latter.
We're unlucky to get involved again.
The only way to win is...
Reinhard is a genius. There're many
instances when geniuses are defeated by ordinary people.
We just have to wait for miracles to happen.
Or else it's impossible to win.
I'm sorry if I sound pessimistic.
I can't talk like this in my position.
I'm sorry you've to listen to my grumbles.
Don't say that.
Commander Yang do behave like Commander Merkatz in some ways...
so I can understand your feelings.
Really?
I think we're both pessimistic.
Junior Lieutenant.
We should be going.
I'm coming.
Then I'll leave first.
You're leaving?
Yes.
I'm sorry I can't see Merkatz this time.
Please send my regards to him.
He must work hard.
Thank you and take care.
Julian Mintz left Heinessen and headed for Phezzan.
That day was Galaxy Calendar Year 798
Empire Calendar Year, 489, 19th August.
It's a coincidence
as it's the same day Reinhard send his troops to attack
the Alliance.
Things have developed into what Yang has predicted.
I'm really grateful to you, Hilda.
I don't think Sis will see me if I had gone to the villa.
Thank you for persuading my sister.
But even if she disagrees I won't turn back.
If I retreat from this war,
then who will unite the Galaxy and restore order?
How can the future of mankind be handed over to
the aristocrats?
Or to the politicians who only want personal gains?
Sir Reinhard.
Tomorrow I'll announce that the king is removed.
The second day, 798 Galaxy years. 489 Empire years 20th August.
The 37th king of Goldenbaum,
Erwin Joseph the 2nd.
was dethroned.
The throne was ascended by the 8-month old baby Caroline.
She's the first queen of Goldenbaum.
and is also the youngest queen in history.
And maybe the last...
At the same time, the Empire are preparing to attack the Alliance.
This battle is called The Ragnorok.
Which country
will die out like Dusk?
No one knows what their fate holds for them.
Ragnorok
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