Galaxy Calendar Year 799 New Empire Calendar Year 1, July 22
After Yang was arrested, he was detained
in the Central lnvestigation Office until night comes.
Up to this state,
Yang realised that,
things are worse than what he expected.
He is very ashamed of his nave speculation.
The Meeting
Never thought we would meet here. I am really sorry, Marshal.
Excuse me.
But I did not invite you here.
You are right.
May I take a seat?
You went against the 'Law of Anti-Peace Activities',
and brought the nation to a very dangerous state.
This is the opinion of the lmperial High Commssioner of
the Empire. Do you think so?
Sir?
I don't know.
I hope you can deny it.
If I deny, would others believe?
Personally, I believe you.
But emotionally, no...
I can't measure this based on our individual dealings.
The safety and existence of the state,
is not an issue to be discussed from a personal perspective.
Sir.
You have been known to be a statesman with conscience.
You have proven this not only once.
You will think that,
sacrificing individual rights for the sake of nation is right.
You think so too, don't you?
No, I don't.
You don't?
Among human behaviours, self-sacrificing is the most noble.
You did sacrifice and contribute much for the nation.
If you continue to live that way till the end,
You will be highly praised by the new generation.
Hold on there.
I live my life simply
and wish not for lofty lifestyle. Never.
If you think that among human behaviours,
the most noble is self-sacrificing,
then, sacrificing others for own benefits,
is this not the most despicable behavior?
I am sorry.
The one who needs to worry about comments from the future,
should be you.
I am willing to bear the bad name,
If problems can be resolved if I sacrifice myself,
I will do it.
But now, you're the most crucial person.
Marshal Yang,
Only you can save the nation from the crisis.
Promise me, please.
What do you want me to do on this?
You have gained fame and status at a young age.
You were never defeated in battles against arch enemy.
You saved the nation from crisis not only once,
protected democracy from demolition.
People from the past and future,
will salute you with respect.
Oh my goodness,
you are reading my epitaph, aren't you?
Do you really want to kill me?
If he is really cornered to a dire state.
I will pity him.
However,
they don't have reasons to kill me.
Yes.
Frederica must be thinking of some ideas.
So they want to delay time now.
Chairman.
Message from Commander of the Special Mission Group.
It is here.
Reporting, I am Mafu.
It's about Schenkopp and Attemboroug.
The action to arrest them...
Failed.
Failed?
Schenkopp is an expert in land battle tactics.
Attemboroug is an expert too.
There were only two of them,
how did they ran off?
Bad job done!
There were not only two of them.
Soldiers from Rosen Ritters attacked us suddenly.
That's how they managed to flee.
There are burning cars and dead bodies along Highway No.8,
All members from Rosen Ritters covered them and helped them flee?
After the Battle of Vermillion.
There is no recruitment.
But still, there is more than 1000 soldiers in Rosen Ritters.
They are no ordinary soldiers.
One company of the Rosen Ritters,
can equates to a division.
Not exaggerating, not fictitious.
Chairman.
It is no big deal to arson.
Are the preparations done to put out fire?
I don't know. Ask the Government!
The Rosen Ritters comprises of outlaws from the Empire,
and the Alliance has now submitted to the Empire,
They won't be allowed to exist.
At the very worst,
they may be the object of punishment.
This feeling of uncertainty make them decide on their fate.
Would it matter to go empty-handed?
If I could get something back, I would allocate you some groups.
It's enough for me.
We can make other arrangements later.
What's that note book?
It's sort of a diary.
I would write something,
to record every bit of this interesting era,
to earn some money.
This is a tiny seed that can grow huge fruits.
My most precious property.
Alright.
It's more reliable than the pension from a nation which may
collapse. You are flexible in thinking.
You are right.
Commander Yang is pitiful.
was about to start a happy life with his pretty bride.
The garden is ruined by the burglar.
But it's not good to monopolise a pretty blossom.
Thanks a lot.
But I really hope that I'll be owned by someone.
Lieutenant, the luggage is?
It's his military uniform.
Military uniform suits him better than other robes.
I think I want to get married one day.
That's not bad.
Before that, you've to finish a job.
Where is the action plan of the raid?
What? You said betrayal? Rosen Ritters?
I am willing to accept blame if I fail.
But I would like to reaffirm,
that I originally disagreed with the stategy.
On the technical side in the implementation stage,
you were the one who assured me of the strategy.
Now you tried to shrug off your responsibility.
Whatsoever, let's suppress the renegades first.
Of course I will suppress it.
But if situation worsens,
and noted by the Empire army,
they will have reason to intervene
It would be best if you could think of an idea fast.
Control the communication channel.
Must not let the Empire know about this.
Yes.
Sir.
What's the matter?
How dare you ask me!
Schenkopp has fleed.
He actually counterattacked.
The Rosen Ritters have rebelled!
What?
Your strategy fails again!
It's useless to argue about this.
Sir, you yourself agreed on my proposal.
I did not force you.
This is the result of your decision.
I would be in great danger.
You must send some men to protect me.
You idiot.
Am i a sinking ship?
Or the Alliance Government is a ship,
and I am the incapable Captain?
Sir, we should go now.
It's not good to let Lennenkanpt wait.
Yes, I know.
Don't stop, break through.
Can't do it!
The Chairman of the High Council.
Mr Juan Lobello.
Who are you? What are you doing here?
I am Schenkopp.
I want to hold you as hostage.
Schenkopp.
I have heard of your military achievements.
My honour.
Why do you take part in the upheaval?
Mind your words.
Look who's talking.
Let's not talk about our things.
Is what you have done to Yang above reproach?
Do you dare to say that it's not above board!
It's hard to say. The existence of
a nation cannot depend on the rights of individuals.
A nation will make effort to protect an individual's rights,
Is this not democracy?
Moreover,
you should think of the contribution made by Yang.
In fact, I feel hurt too doing this.
I know this is not right.
But I have to think about the existence of the nation.
I know.
You are a conscientious statesman in a limited area.
But finally,
you guys with power are always on the advantageous side.
It really hurts when you have to abandon your friends.
But from the view of the abandoned,
the tears you shed are merely crocodile tears.
You pity yourself,
yet at the same time think that you are a marvellous man.
Am I right?
Feeling hurt?
If you can achieve something without sacrificing yourself,
you will be shedding happy tears.
No matter what I said, it will be a pretext made.
I wish you could tell me, Schenkopp.
What's your next plan?
This is general knowledge.
This man, Yang.
does not suit the role of a tragic hero.
As one of the audience,
I hope you can review your play.
In extreme cases, I will resort to violence.
And now it's extreme case.
I found it finally. I have found
the link to the computer of the Military Head Office.
Well done!
What happened? There is something wrong with the screen.
Hello.
We are the outlaws from the fiery renegade troop.
We hope you will coperate with us.
I will read out this threat with sincerity and politeness.
Please listen carefully.
You are Schenkopp, the leader of Rosen Ritters, aren't you?
Shut up! Traitor!
I don't want to.
I am forced to talk to you.
Can I start my threat now?
The honorable Head of State,
Mr Lobello has been invited to stay in jail.
If you don't fulfil our demand,
Mr Lobello will be sent to heaven.
And we would abandoned ourselves,
and involve the commoners,
into a grand,
majestic street brawl.
Damn it!
For your own good,
you want to involve the innocent commoners into war?
Speak for yourselves. For your own good,
you plan to kill innocent people, don't you?
I don't know what you are talking about.
Don't make rootless accusations.
I will continue with my speech.
If you don't want to hold the funeral for Lobello,
free Marshal Yang immediately.
Yes.
Don't forget to attach a hundred dozens of good wine.
I can't decide on my own.
Look for someone who can.
If there is nobody in charge in the Alliance Government.
I will look for the Senior Officer of the Empire.
Don't be impetuous!
I will give you a reply as soon as possible.
If you wish to deal,
Iook for the Alliance Government, or the Military Ministry.
No, it's just my wish.
Inverse tracing?
Can't do.
They don't stop.
We can't trace them.
Despicable traitor!
That's why I insist not to trust outlaws from the Empire!
Schenkopp! Merkatz!
And the one who promoted them, Yang!
Though we free Yang to them,
they will launch anti-Empire military action.
However, we need to follow our initial plan,
we have to kill Yang, that's the only way.
If they start a upheaval,
and only Rosen Ritters are involved,
It's still under Alliance Army's control,
But for Sir...
To save the nation,
we have to sacrifice.
Sir will not be exempted too.
The most important is,
we must not let the Empire Army intervene.
We should act fast.
Will this work?
Trust me.
The conversation,
has been sent to the network of the Empire Army.
Good, second stage.
National Opera Theatre.
Why is the Chairman not here yet not?
Is he ashamed of sitting together with...
barbarians who wears military uniform?
No.
He must have left the High Council Building,
on his way here.
Your Excellency,
report from the subordinates,
Mr Lobello has been kidnapped by Yang's men.
Return to the office at once.
Order the Special Unit to be ready for action.
New command. Be ready for battle.
Yes.
The problem should be settled internally.
I wish the Empire Army would not intervene.
We have to assume that... The Alliance Government
is not capable of maintaining public safety.
Therefore we have to protect the office,
and the benefit of the Empire.
Anyone who dares to stand in the way,
no matter to which unit he belongs,
will be viewed as public enemy and be demolished.
When it goes beyond our capability,
we will ask for your help.
Please wait.
So,
I would like to talk to...
The Chairman of the High Council.
The Chairman, when would he be in?
Don't stir up trouble, Schenkopp.
They are all troublemakers.
I wish they won't go too far.
Time's up, Commander Yang.
Supper?
You provide good service.
Not supper.
From now on,
you don't have to worry about food,
and nutrition.
What's your last wishes? Commander.
Well...
I wish I could drink,
a wine dated Year 870 before death.
This is unreasonable!
I would like to ask. Why must I die?
Because, if you live,
you are the potential enemy to the Alliance.
Sacrifice your life for the nation.
This is a death of a hero, an honoured death.
Do you think so?
But you can't discriminate.
Shut up, Commander Yang.
Accept your fate.
Not to insult you upon your death,
I will help you with all I can do.
It's too much, Commander.
You are called Miracle Yang?
I want you dead!
Hubby.
Hubby, hubby.
Your visit gives me life.
It's the end of a beauty if you continues.
Stop crying.
Our Marshal, we've come to take you home.
Thanks for working overtime.
You are welcome.
To live for 100 years,
would be meaningless if you don't achieve something.
This is why we've come to save you.
Come on, take it.
Though it may not be of use.
To break in is easy,
but escaping from here may need more effort.
In the midst of exchanging hostage.
You would never thought that,
we would save you by force.
Luckily the defence here is not tight.
But it may not be easy to get out.
Exchanging hostage?
Yes.
I didn't know that they are not concerned of the hostage's safety...
and wish to execute all the hostages.
Originally, I was thinking of saving you later,
but your life is at stake.
At risk.
Hostage? What are you talking?
Tell you later.
We are the Rosen Ritters.
Come if you are bored of living.
We will use your blood,
to write your last words.
Tell us your last words.
Rosen Ritters? Retreat...
To win a battle by bluffing,
you are really good.
Thanks.
Galaxy Calendar Year 799 New Empire Calendar Year 1, July 22.
Starting with the arrest of Yang, a series of chaotic occurance.
The situation worsens.
It is now the second day,
Invitation to an Opera
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After being rescued, Yang decided to flee from Heinessen.
He kidnapped Lennenkanpt.
Order the Rosen Ritters to launch the attack,
A battle will begin.
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