Ishouldn't have brought you to this world.
True,
Shouldn't have brought me to this world.
But since I am already here, I must...
Commander.
I have fallen asleep.
I am sorry to disturb your rest.
Commander Lennekanpt and Lutz would like to see you.
Alright,
Show them to the conference room.
Yes sir.
Bergengran, wait!
Yes sir.
Did I say anything just now?
No, Commander said nothing.
Alright, you may go.
What did you just said? Commander.
I said I want to give up lserlohn Fortress.
I have no opinion.
But Commander, can you illustrate further?
Only when there are two groups of power, lserlohn Fortress...
will have significance in its existence.
Now that Empire Army has conquered Phezzan,
Iserlohn Fortress will be isolated.
If this carries on, no war is needed.
Let alone the Fortress. Even the station troops
at the Fortress will be paralysed by the enemy.
Everyone says lserlohn is an indestructible Fortress.
They are referring to the military tactics. The significance
of its existence will be destroyed by the military strategy.
This is the reason why Lohengramm is called the genius of war.
The best solution for now,
is to allow the station troops to maximise their use.
This is the best solution. Do you understand?
But, Commander,
Can't we stay in lserlohn and fight? And make use of
the result to carry out peace negotiation with the enemy?
the enemy will definitely want us to return lserlohn,
if we make peace now,
If this is the case,
it makes no difference to return to the enemy earlier.
We fought so hard for it...
just to hand it over to the enemy. Isn't that a pity?
After using so much manpower and money to build the Fortress,
it became ours,
The Empire should feel worse, shouldn't they?
That will have a psychological impact if...
even Yang was forced to give up the Fortress.
I believe the people of the Alliance can't take this blow.
If we retreat without fighting,
our army will lose their fighting spirit.
If that is the case, even if we want to stage a come back,
It may not be possible.
Please think thrice.
What you say makes sense.
But to be frank,
You don't have to bear the responsibilities yourself.
Our fleet alone against the entire army of the Empire.
The thought of it makes people shiver.
I agree with the Chief advisor.
I think we'll wait for the high ranked officers to fall out,
force us to give up lserlohn and rescue them.
It's not too late for us to leave then.
Those ungrateful fellows will know...
The presence of Commander Yang is very important.
That will be too late.
It will make us lose many chances to win the Empire.
To win the Empire?
What Commander Yang meant is we still have a chance to win?
Admiral, I know what you want to say.
From the point of military tactics we are at a disadvantage position,
But the general knowledge tells us that...
A tactical victory cannot withstand a strategical failure.
But this time we have a chance to turn the tables.
What chance?
Lohengramm is still single. This is our target.
Really? Mittermeier entered Alliance's territory effortlessly.
Great, just as I expected.
What is the situation in lserlohn?
The information is from Odin. It may not be accurate.
They said it is still a deadlock.
But I think Yang will give up the Fortress.
If I am not wrong he will take action soon.
Marshal,
Will Yang really give up lserlohn Fortress?
By doing that, isn't he afraid of offending the Alliance Government,
and gets severe punishment?
If they dare punish him, who will lead the Yang Fleet?
Moreover,
that is the only way for the Alliance to win.
As compared to the final victory. What is a Fortress?
The only way to allow the Alliance to win?
Don't you understand? That is to beat me on the battlefield.
It is rarely for you...
To keep things to yourself.
I am just thinking.
When those officials realise that the Capital is no longer safe,
What will they do?
Will they abandon the people...
and escape with their family to the indestructible lserlohn?
Those who forgot about others
and think only of their own safety...
should get retribution.
If they come over, we capture everyone in one clean sweep.
And hand them over to Lohengramm.
Or charge them for abandoning the people and punish them.
By doing that,
You will be at the top.
By then, building an lserlohn Republic...
May be a good idea.
To me, Political power
is just like grime in the waste water treatment site.
It will be troublesome without it. But I wouldn't want too close.
Many people wanted to get close but may not have the chance.
But people like you are rare,
it is hard to believe.
So you didn't want to be a soldier.
The army might not breed dictatorship.
If that's the case,
I would rather leave this boring line.
If it's the people who support Democracy,
Then those who oppose the dictator,
are also those looking for freedom and liberty.
I'm in exile for almost 30 years.
Till now there are still doubts that can't be answered.
In other words, if the majority are not looking to Democracy,
but Dictatorship,
how should we interpret these groundless theory?
I am afraid no one can answer that.
However,
Man discovered fire since one million years.
Till now fire accidents still happens.
The establishment of democracy is less than 2000 years,
Drawing a conclusion now may be too early.
One million years?
Don't wonder away.
There are still stuff to settle. We shall talk after that.
Dinner is not done yet. Isn't it too early...
to talk about tomorrow's breakfast.
Just because the food is bought by the other party,
isn't it too generous to gift them with a table?
You borrow from them when you need it.
Now that we don't need it, we should return it to them.
What if we need it in the future?
We will borrow again.
Let them take care of it on our behalf.
What a waste that we can't get interest for it.
A Fortress or a wife are stuff you can't borrow that easily.
Not directly of course.
We have to use some strategies.
Our opponent is Lohengramm.
I think it's worth cheating.
If we use force
The owner of the Fortress would have
changed a few times by now.
The only one who dares to snatch it...
is still hiding inside the lserlohn Fortress.
That's why,
I don't agree with you.
That the enemy will give up the Fortress voluntarily...
If he give it up, he could be punished.
Moreover, as a soldier. Shouldn't he defend it to the end?
In the past, there is only the time of lserlohn Fortress...
This is true.
But times have changed...
I think Yang do understand,
it's no use defending the Fortress to the end.
The Alliance may have perished... As long as
Iserlohn is not conquered by us, it can save Yang's face.
If Yang were you, he might think in this way too.
Commander Lennekanpt
If possible, I would like to attack the Fortress.
But since the Chief Commander disagree, we've to obey.
I am too much. I apologized.
But when the fruits are ripe, they will fall naturally.
To things that are easily in reach
we don't have to pay the extra price.
So we will not launch attack, just continue to surround them?
No, it's not that.
That gives them time to get prepared.
No matter what the enemy is planning. We can't let them plan
in peace. You mean launch a fake attack?
Don't be too obvious.
We must complete the deployment.
Suddenly so busy.
Working overtime is something I believe.
So tired.
Send the firing crew to the turret.
Change into the long distant cannon.
Counterattack the fleet beyond the firing range.
The 22 Engineering Corps
Allow Attemboroug to attack.
Send the technician to the area of district E639.
But just chase the enemy out of the firing range of the Thor Hammer
Even the enemy lures us, do not chase after them.
Can you remember that?
Yes Sir.
Think of a solution to stop the enemy's attack.
We can never leave here if we depend on the reserves and
maintainence alone. The war situation keep changing.
We must think of a way to let them rest.
This mission lasted for two days,
Our men are very tired.
I have sent out a fleet. Please be patient.
I shall count on you. Rear Admiral Caselnes,
the people's representatives are waiting to see you.
Again?
What are they trying to do?
How is it possible for me to handle the angry people?
drinking tea leisurely by his own.
Let him handle it.
The situation is bad. Do we've a chance to escape?
Why am I not allow to board the ship with my family?
Luggage limit is too little.
Where is our assurance?
Where is Miracle Yang? Magic Yang!
Alright, my fellow citizens. Set your mind at rest.
Do not worry. It will be alright.
I will ensure your safe return to the Capital.
El Facile's hero.
Yes, he is El Facile's Hero.
El Facile's miracle is here again.
Really.
Who can give me assurance?
It is easy to make requests,
just hope they can spare a thought for me.
Moreover Reuentahl is aware of my intention to leave.
He will definitely think of a solution.
I wonder, are you on the name list as well?
Retreat. We'll just need to chase the enemy away.
Do not chase after the enemy.
Do not go beyond the firing range.
Commander,
when will the situation be advantage to us?
Why don't we chase after the enemy? It will be easier to
retreat too. Commander.
Let's return to the Fortress first.
All actions must seek the permission of Commander Yang.
Really... Even I was tempted.
Commander, I've followed your command.
The enemy is out of the firing range.
Now our troops are full of fighting spirit,
I hope we can attack again, to destroy part of the enemy's fleet.
Requesting for Commander Yang's permission.
No.
But our troops are full of fighting spirit,
To attack now is the high time.
If we don't seize the chance, it will be a pity.
Commander, please reconsider.
No means no.
Really.
After we return to Heinessen,
I will initiate a Pilots' Union,
I will spend my life fighting for the soldiers' welfare.
The management level better watch out.
Didn't you want to give your whole life to women?
I have a good solution. Let me bear the responsibility.
Requesting for permission to attack again.
I have an easy way to defeat the enemy,
Commander, please let me try.
Lt, please don't try to be smart.
Even if you don't mess things up, we've enough trouble.
Yes, I am too busybody. I am very sorry.
There are 5000transportation ships departing from lserlohn Fortress.
And around 2000 naval ships are defending it.
towards the territory of the Alliance.
What do you think?
It seems that they want to retreat the officials and the civilians.
Judging from the present situation, this is expected. But...
You have reservation... Why?
Because the opponent is Yang.
I wonder what he is up to this time?
Yang is indeed great.
Even an experienced warrior like you is afraid of him.
Admiral.
Don't be angry. I'm afraid of falling into his trap too.
I don't want to follow into Stockausen's footsteps.
That is too disgraceful.
Lennekanpt has set out to chase after the enemy.
It's ok, let him be. Ignore him.
But Commander Lennekanpt may have a good catch this time.
Do you intend to give him all the credits?
If Lennekanpt wins,
it just proves that Yang is nothing great.
If that is the case, I wonder whose misfortune is that.
I don't think the water supply is cut off.
Let's see how Lennekanpt deploys his troop.
Best wishes to him.
Divide the fleet into two groups. This group will
attack from the front, cutting off the enemy's retreat route.
The other group, to the rear attacking the enemy from both sides
Kaupstein will be in charge of the rear group.
It's a perfect action.
But what a pity...
Commander.
Kaupstein's rear was attacked by the Fortress's cannon.
Have we fallen into the enemy's trap?
Commander.
We can't leave them in the lurch. Go and assist them at once.
Commander. The combined force mission is wrecked.
Seize this chance to ambush the fleet.
The enemy's fleet has retreated.
Those fellows from the Alliance.
They have been influenced by Yang.
They don't feel ashamed running away.
Chase after the enemy's transportation ships using the
fastest speed. Playing games with me?
Commander, the enemy's fleet turned back.
We have been tricked.
I want you to rescue the Lutz's Fleet
We lost 2000 naval ships. I really don't know what to say.
But it allows us to see through the enemy.
It's hard on you.
Commander.
Is the Alliance playing this game...
in the hope that when they leave lserlohn...
we will not chase them?
This Yang...
will not take such pains...
for a small victory in military tactics.
Then do we chase them? Commander.
Chase?
Why do we want to chase after them?
We have just seen them running away.
And we got lserlohn Fortress without much effort.
This would be a total victory.
But if we let Yang off this time,
Fighting the virus is everyone's responsibility.
I don't think our fleet is in danger of getting infected.
Do you understand?
But Commander...
Have you heard of this proverb?
If there are no animals in the forest, the hound will be useless.
Thus the hound must not catch all the animals.
Commander, this analogy is not appropriate.
It invites unnecessary misunderstanding.
It may even be mistaken as slander.
Commander, you should be more cautious.
You are right.
I will be careful with my words. Don't worry.
Thank you.
Don't talk about chasing away enemy now,
I think we must be prepared to enter into lserlohn Fortress.
You are right. You may go ahead now.
Side strategy?
Oh please! Caselnes.
Can't you think of a better name?
I do not waste my time on impractical stuff.
The total number is 506 million and 224 people.
Just a few naval ships. How to transport so many?
I am really at my wits end.
That previous battle. What is that for?
Even the ships are old and worn out.
We don't have to bomb 500 transportation ships.
Don't we have better solution?
This fellow escapes fast.
So troublesome.
Why don't we do this?
The transportation and medical ships cannot hold so many people,
Iet the people board the naval ships.
What?
Let 600 babies board the naval ships?
The babies' mothers should be included.
Ulysess is a lucky ship.
I think this can work.
Attention, everyone,
women who have just delivered are the prettiest...
Now there are three squadrons of beauty...
boarding our naval ship. This is your good fortune.
You must take good care of them.
The mothers are fine but with 600 babies,
It'll be terrible if they cry together.
You mean to prevent the enemy find out about our trap,
we have to plant a bomb?
Yes.
The trap itself is very simple.
But the pre-requisite is that the Fortress must be flawless.
Let the enemy notice the bomb,
divert their attention from the trap.
In other words, the enemy must find the bomb.
But it must not be too easy for them to find.
I see.
There is no other more brilliant idea than this.
This is a simple plot.
If the enemy know of it, they will be very angry.
Actually this trap may not be useful.
Maybe we won't need the lserlohn Fortress anymore.
I believe it will work.
Iserlohn Fortress is the home for the entire lserlohn's Fleet
I believe we will be back.
By then, Commander's arrangement will be useful.
No matter, I'll still need your assistance.
A few huge naval ships begin to retreat from lserlohn.
Don't have to go after them.
The Alliance can't move the Fortress.
Our objective is just to capture the Fortress.
Call from Commander Lennekanpt.
Commander, are we really not going after them?
Going after them will invite counterattack.
Let them off this time.
I don't want to harm the civilians,
and leave a bad name in history.
It seems like the previous failure has taught this fellow
a lesson. It should be easier to control.
Bergengran...
After we gain control of the Fortress, we'll go after Yang
But don't go all out. At least, not necessary for now, understand?
Call from Commander Lutz.
The enemy has abandoned the Fortress. This is the truth.
But we must be cautious. Will they leave behind any present?
I am worried that they will plant a bomb inside the Fortress.
Wiping us out when we entered.
I think we better send the bomb disposer expert to take a look.
That will be safer.
Commander Lutz's words came true.
Estimated explosion time, counting down 5 seconds, 4,3,2,1.
Looks like the enemy has found out.
What a critical moment.
The bomb is very well hidden.
If it was 5 minutes later, the Fortress would have exploded.
That was close.
Is this really the gift that Yang left us?
Will there be a more vicious move?
He is not a man to be trifled with. Wonder what's in his mind?
No, I didn't say anything.
Sorry to trouble you.
It's alright.
I don't care anymore.
Even if Yang wants to take lserlohn back,
I am definitely not in charge. Why should I be worry?
Moreover Yang may not have the chance to take lserlohn back.
Since he has given up lserlohn, it will be rude if I don't accept.
Contact Odin at once.
Tell him we got lserlohn back.
Yes Sir.
Galaxy calendar Year 799 Empire calendar Year 490, 9th Jan.
Iserlohn Fortress is back in the hands of the Empire...
after two and a half year.
Goodbye, lserlohn.
Before I return, do not overstep the boundaries.
You are the best.
In this world, there is no lady better than you.
While the Empire enter the Fortress, something happened.
An officer-in-charge of the accounts...was found
hoarding the goods and materials left behind by the Alliance.
Reuentahl held a military law meeting and sentenced him to death.
He wants it to serve as a warning.
He carried out the execution personally.
This world is so unfair.
The war killed millions of people, burn down many cities.
But once you win the battle, you'll be promoted as Commander
or Marshal, And may even get a medal.
I only took a few things,
and was treated like a capital criminal.
Why are you complaining when death is near?
I don't want to listen to all these.
It makes no sense.
Everyone says Lohengramm is a hero or genius.
After all, he's just a brat who invaded other country.
As compared to him, what is my crime?
Then why don't you invade other country?
You are right.
If that is the case, try invading other countries as well.
Admiral Yang's Ark Fleet
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