Galaxy Calendar Year 799 New Empire Calendar Year 1, June
Emperor Reinhard announced the parliament's name list personally.
Minister of National Affairs, Sir Mariendorf
Minister of Military Affairs, Marshal Oberstein
Minister of Finance, Lister
Minister of lnterior, Osmeiya
Minister of Judicial, Brook Derfu
Minister of Learning, Dr Leyfer
Minister of Household, Baron Brummel
Minister of Civil Affairs, Brocker
Minister of Work, Silverberche
Cabinet Secretary Officer Mackinfus etc. to a total of 10
it's a system that is supervised by the Emperor personally,
assuming the role of the Highest Administrative Officer.
1st July
Minister of National Affairs, Sir Mariendorf
has asked to see Emperor Reinhard.
Your Highness, do you've the intention of starting a family?
You mean marriage?
Yes, appointing a successor after marriage,
can stabilize the order of succession.
Actually this is a responsibility of a king, please consider.
I don't have the intention.
At least for the moment, I don't want to get marry.
The main reason is that I've other things to do.
Your Highness,
I come to see you not because of this matter...
but for some personal issue.
This is regarding my nephew, Baron Sir Kunmel.
Confidential Secretary Miss Mariendorf, has mentioned it to me,
I heard that he is not well?
What a shame he has always been weak.
Doctor says he won't live long.
To me and my daughter, he is our only kin,
so we are very sad.
I see, it's a pity.
Baron Kunmel said if Your Highness can visit him personally,
it's going to be the highest honour in his life.
so I come into the palace to beg you.
It's not a problem.
I will look for Miss Mariendorf to discuss about it.
I will make time to visit him.
Thank you, it's so blessed.
I thank you on behalf of Baron Kunmel.
I heard that you suggested His Highness to get marry, did you?
I don't understand what you mean?
This...
His Highness is still very young, only 23.
I don't see the need to get marry at such a young age.
But for the succession of throne,
he has to get marry one day.
This is a system,
Thus I suggested to the Emperor.
I see.
Then the first choice of Empress will be your daughter?
My daughter is too independent and too headstrong,
asking her to stay in the palace,
and pretending to be noble...
is something impossible.
Although that child knows a lot,
she doesn't seems to know she is a girl.
Minister of National Affairs is indeed a reasonable man.
Home of Mariendorf.
Minister of Military Affairs
May be worried that Father and I'll blind His Highness,
trying to monopolize the state affair thus he sent the warning?
Regardless of whether his worry is genuine,
I think he has this idea.
This is ridiculous.
I never thought of...
fighting with the Minister of Military Affairs over the Emperor.
Moreover His Highness is going to marrying you.
Hilda,
are you thinking of it yourself?
I am not.
His Highness and l?
No matter what, it won't do at all
if the Emperor forgets about being impersonal.
The rumours are very scary.
Yes, I understand.
To talk of His Highness's generosity,
he promised to visit Kunmel without hesitation,
It is indeed touching.
Yes.
Normally those who gets the first visit from Emperor,
is either someone with substantial credit,
or someone His Highness likes very much.
This often results in keen competition.
That's why.
His Highness choose to visit a non-related Kunmel.
Maybe he wants to make the stupid rules of Goldenbaum...
a laughing stock.
Of course, his heart for the patient is genuine.
Actually, he is a very kind person.
6th July
Emperor Reinhard visits Kunmel.
There are only 16 attendants.
Reinhard hates strict security and big parades.
It was heard that he even went out alone.
Heinrich.
Thank you for visiting my humble house.
I am nervous.
The Kunmel family received such grace today,
it's too honorable.
I am happy to see that you are happy.
Just like that.
It is better than those exaggerated welcome.
Don't push yourself too much, Heinrich.
Yes, Miss Mariendorf is right,
you don't have to push yourself.
Take care of your health. That's the most important thing.
At this point of time, Reinhard has a very special feeling.
Only people who has fought his life
in the battlefield will acquire it.
Your Highness, please move to the garden...
for a simple meal,
I have prepared lunch in the garden.
Isn't this garden nice?
Sister Hilda.
Yes.
Sister Hilda you came here before,
but I am sure you are not aware that...
there is a secret chamber under the stone table.
Now the whole of the chamber is full of Zephyr particles.
It has been waiting for the death of Your Highness...
for a long time.
Don't move!
My Highness,
the ruler of the whole Universe,
ruler of the whole population.
Who is born into a poor noble family,
but can actually seize the Emperor's seat,
and becomes a great man.
Your Highness,
and all the loyal subjects,
if you don't want me to press the button,
you better stay still.
Heinrich, what are you trying to do?
Sister Hilda
I really don't want to involve you.
If possible,
I really hope that you are not with him.
But now I can't let you go back alone,
This is not possible.
Uncle will be very sad,
but I have no choice.
The Baron looks like he is giving a speech.
Let him talk,
we must think of a way to drag the time.
Your Highness, how are you feeling?
If I get killed by you here,
it means my time is up.
There's nothing for me to feel sorry about.
I have only been the Emperor for 14 days,
I believe this is the shortest empire.
Although this is not what I hope to see,
I may still get into history.
It's pointless...
to worry about any future judgment.
As for why you want me dead,
there's no point for me to know now either.
Actually Heinrich is hoping to see. His Highness begs for mercy.
He hoped to salvage his ignorance and weaknesses,
by the Lord's begging.
But Heinrich don't understand His Highness.
He would rather die then to beg for mercy.
Heinrich, I beg you it's not too late now.
Pass me the control quick.
Sister Hilda.
I didn't expect you to be difficult too.
In my eyes,
you are always so smart,
full of life.
But now,
you are so sad.
I am very disappointed.
Do not move!
Don't move, just for a few more minutes.
Give me a few more minutes.
Let me control the Universe in my hand.
It's for these few minutes...
that I survive till now.
No, no, I should say I survived.
Just a little longer will do,
Don't let me die now.
That is?
There is someone...
trying to kill His Highness.
How did you know this?
there's a religious group called the Earth Sect.
I believe you know about it.
When I was with the Alliance I get to know them,
so I know,
the people from Earth Sect are plotting something.
They threatened me,
if I leak anything out they will kill me.
I risk my life to show my loyalty to Your Highness.
I got it.
Who is the assassin?
He is Baron Kunmel.
What?
Bring Truniht to the second meeting room.
Before it ends, keep him there.
don't let anyone get near him understand?
To avoid unwanted misunderstanding I must first tell you
I never agree with Earth's Sect principles.
I took the same path as them.
But, it's not what I want.
I never want to be like this.
I know!
Get the TV telephone to Baron Kunmel's house immediately.
Look for Streit or Jacelyn.
Get the location map of the military police around the capital.
Find out who is the commander nearest to Kunmel's house.
It should be Brigadier Paulman,
His troop stationed at 1 km away from the Baron's house.
Good, contact him at once.
Commander, we can't get through to Baron's house.
Things are obvious now.
Where is the base of Earth Sect?
The Earth Sect's branch in Odin,
is at No. 19 St. Cases.
it is nearest to Brigadier Turflar's troop,
contact them at once.
Brigadier Paulman is on the line.
Quick... over there, faster.
Do not use vehicles.
If we make any noise they will hear us.
Run to the scene at your highest speed.
Take off your shoes be quiet when you run.
Fire!
Counterattack!
Stop firing!
It's alright to kill the resistor!
but keep the leaders alive.
It's done, advance.
Leader!
There are 124 casualties from Earth Sect.
48 of them killed themselves.
We arrested 66 of them 14 are severely injured.
No one escape.
How about the person-in-charge?
The branch leader Bishop Gordon has a slight injury.
I believe we can get some information from him.
How about our casualty?
18 died, 42 injured.
But the problem is at Kunmel's house.
Lord, Your Highness,
that pendant of yours looks expensive.
Can I take a look?
Can I touch it?
I refuse,
but I would like to take a look.
This thing has nothing to do with you.
Let him take a look. Your Highness.
Now, who is the one in-charge here?
I think Your Highness has forgotten.
Hand it to me quick.
This is my last order.
No way.
Ah, you...
Don't be rough!
Heinrich.
Why are you so silly?
I want to do something before I die.
No matter how bad it is,
or how silly it is.
I want to do something before I die.
it's just for this reason.
Baron Kunmel's family ends at my generation.
not because I am sick but because I am stupid.
People will soon forget my illness.
but my foolishness will at least stays with someone.
His Highness is safe.
The assassin is dead and the detonator is off.
protect His Highness safety.
There may be others hiding inside.
Earth is my mother Earth is in my hands.
Is that a disciple of Earth Sect?
Earth Sect?
Recently, it matters not if it's at the Empire or Alliance,
there's a religious organization expanding its power in both places.
Do you know about the earth?
I know it's the origin of man,
we learnt a little in our history text.
but seems like even our ancestors don't know about it.
It is very far away.
Disciples of Earth Sect?
Yes, how about others?
There's no more.
Great.
Luckily it is not very serious.
We all had a cold sweat just now.
Oh yes,
What's inside the pendant His Highness wore?
I am not too sure too.
I am still worry about the Zephyr particles in the secret chamber.
What about this?
Why don't we ask His Highness to return to Neue Sansoucci first?
It makes sense. Will do.
Your Highness.
It's great to see you back safely.
But, I didn't realize this is a plot,
and allow Your Highness fall into danger,
I am very guilty.
No, you did well.
You have destroyed the headquarters?
That is the branch of Earth Sect, haven't you?
You don't have to apologize.
I am worried.
Your Highness.
Although Baron Kunmel is dead,
he has committed a great sin.
How should we handle his death?
Kessler.
if your life is attacked,
How would you handle the weapon?
after you captured the criminal,
I will question the disciples of Earth Sect.
investigate the thing first,
then think about the punishment. Reinhard announced
that he will not pursue what Baron Kunmel has done.
That, naturally, means that...
the Baron's relatives, Hilda and her father.
will not be blamed.
The two of them reflected that...
the battle to get power is very meaningful.
but the battle to maintain power is very empty.
fighting the enemy with you is indeed a happy thing.
But, now that I have become the strongest,
I feel like destroying myself.
In this world,
how nice it will be if there are more stronger opponents.
If you are still alive,
it will be easier for me to know what the next step is,
Am I right? Kircheis.
The military police has received the instruction from Reinhard...
to question the survivors from Earth Sect.
They can use any methods of punishment
because this is a big crime.
Also because the disciples are very stubborn.
They just want to die for Earth Sect.
They have nothing except Religion,
and targets those without or against their Religion.
The information obtained is very little.
Because the assassination plan,
is plotted by the headquarters of Earth Sect,
the Odin branch is just the processor.
10th July
Under this situation, a meeting is called.
To speak is Captain Hatterly Lange in charge of lnternal safety.
To make a more thorough investigation on Earth Sect,
more time is required.
From another point of view,
this implies that the lnternal Safety Unit,
has a great dispute with the military police.
Don't beat around the bush,
the intention of the Earth Sect is obvious.
What's more to investigate?
I am not denying the religious belief,
but if they refuse to cooperate with us,
there is nothing to say.
This time, let them perish for their religion,
this is the greatest kindness, isn't it?
Your Highness means...
you don't want to live together with Earth Sect.
This time,
they should get what a traitor should get.
We should show the power and message of the new Reich Empire.
Show the power, is it?
Yes.
Pardon me, Your Highness,
Let me handle this.
All we need is to capture a small planet at the boundary.
If you deploy the Black Lancers,
others will laughed at the New Reich army for being ignorant.
This time you go back first, Wittenfeld.
Yes.
Wahlen.
Yes.
I order you,
Iead your fleet goes to solar system,
Capture the headquarter of Earth Sect, quick.
Yes sir.
The leader and the seniors must be send back to capital.
If you can't capture them,
it's alright to kill them.
But beware not to harm people who are not from Earth Sect.
On earth, I think all of them are its disciples.
Thank you for assigning such an important mission to me.
Although I am worried,
I will wipe Earth Sect out.
Capture the leader, and make them know
that Your Highness's determination in keeping the order.
So, we have decided to use force on earth.
One more hour we will be inside the layer.
After we landed my mission will be half completed.
During the stay on earth,
I hope there is no danger or unlucky things happening.
Moving the corpse is too unlucky.
Strange. why do all with the surname Konev...
act so weird.
I said you are disciples of Earth Sect.
You may be unhappy, but it will be
unnatural for non-disciples of Earth Sect to go to earth.
I know.
Captain.
What's the population of Earth?
Around 1000 million.
Are all of them disciples of Earth Sect?
I am not too sure.
But their system is politic and religion as one,
no freedom of religion,
If there is non-follower l guess he won't be able to survive.
Religion is most convenient excuse for the ruler.
if you want to control the people,
there is no other instrument more effective.
The Leader of Earth Sect...
I heard is an old man called Grand Bishop.
Captain, have you seen him?
I am not that sneaky...
to peep at the big shot at the back.
Even I have a chance, I wouldn't want to see them.
I can brag about this.
Listening to the old man's teaching may be fun,
Not me.
I guessed that Grand Bishop...
must have a very pretty daughter or granddaughter.
Really?
There must be one.
Must have fallen in love with the opponents, understand?
Poplan,
I think you can be the cartoonist drawing children's comics.
But then again, children nowadays are matured,
they may not like your story.
The typical is always the truth don't you understand?
But can the Bishop of a strict religion get married?
and give birth to a daughter?
Can such a religious organization exist?
It make sense.
But back to the point,
I think what those followers of Earth Sect really love...
may not be Earth at all.
Why do you say that?
They are using earth as a shield,
trying to recover the privileges their ancestor had,
if they really love the earth,
they will not involved in wars
or fight for power.
The Undutiness that Julian Mintz took...
arrive in earth on 10th July,
coincidently the day the Empire State,
decided to conquer the earth.
The Kunmel Affair.
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