Galaxy Calendar Year 799 New Empire Calendar Year 1, July 22.
In the Capital of Heinessen, a series of chaos occurs.
The situation worsened
as time goes on. The second day, July 23.
You offered help. What's your motive?
You are always obeying orders,
and restricted by law.
Once you are freed from all the orders and laws,
How would you think? How would you act?
I am very interested.
You are not happy?
You have always been goading me.
Telling me that I should grasp power with my hands.
If I really have the power,
and my character changes, what should I do?
If you change because of this, you are just a nobody.
History will repeat.
You will only be an ordinary man in history.
Just a head-aching item to be memorized by students in future.
Why don't we try the food instead of discussing on its taste?
We are not kids picking food to eat.
Vice Admiral Schenkopp is right. Commander Yang.
At least, for those who fought and saved you,
You should repay their mercy.
You owe nothing to the Alliance Government, don't you?
You should now fight for yourself.
It looks like a threat.
I think that you are too optimistic.
You are making the Alliance and Empire your enemies.
It's impossible for you to live on.
Your funeral may be held tomorrow.
Even if that's the case,
All men will die sooner or later.
If it's certain, one should die in the way he can accept.
Instead of dying as a slave of the Empire's slave,
I would rather die as a traitor as aide to Commander Yang.
At least my descendants will be pleased.
I have prepared sandwiches for you.
It's good, thanks.
It has been more than half a day since I have not had any food.
Come, hubby.
Have some tea.
Did you add in Brandy?
Of course.
Are we having a picnic?
No.
Picnic is a serious matter.
Marshal Yang.
You must have realised that what you did was a crime.
Violating the laws with military might,
risking the dignity of the nation,
sabotaging the order of the society.
What laws have I broken?
Now that you have imprisoned me,
forcing me to exempt you from punishment, don't you?
I got you.
If you do not want to get heavier penalty,
free me now.
Any demand?
Tell me.
I want the truth.
Just joking.
I won't demand this useless truth.
I want our safety.
And it is with a deadline.
You are now the public enemy of the Government,
I can't promise you this indecent deal.
You mean,
my friends and I won't live in peace,
if the Alliance Government continues to reign?
Is this what you mean?
If this is the case,
I will just be a selfish man,
If there is a need, I will...
sell my nation out to the Empire at a low cost.
Do you think this is allowed?
You were once a marshal holding significant post in the nation.
Won't you be conscience-stricken?
Fantastic theory.
You mean the nation can sell the individual out,
but it's not allowed in the contrary?
Please consider my proposal.
Proposal?
We want to hold Officer Lennenkanpt as hostage.
Then leave Heinessen.
What! Hold the Officer as a hostage?
This is just...
a small matter for us.
We hope that the threatened Government,
will not go after us.
As for the Empire,
I will bear the responsibility for the upheaval.
As for the Government,
you can make things up,
by begging the Empire,
and ask them to go after me.
I still have one condition.
You must promise me not to punish,
my subordinates and those who remain in the Government.
Caselnes, Fisher
Murai...
And all others.
This time, they are totally ignorant of what's happening.
Don't involve them.
If you can promise me in the name of,
the Government and the pride of Democracy,
I will leave Heinessen now.
Of course, Chairman. We will free you.
And create no disturbance to the people.
What do you think?
Commander Yang. This is not an apology.
I take up the heaviest burden at the worst of time,
To let the Alliance exist forever,
until the next generation takes over.
I will resort to any means to realise this.
I know I will be reproached.
Then, you agree on our proposal to hold Lennenkanpt as hostage,
don't you?
Since that's the case,
Schenkopp, the commanding of the battle is all on you.
Sure.
Rebels!
When would I be freed?
You must wait until the unlucky Schenkopp loses his freedom.
It is weird for me to say this.
We had better not to trust them too much.
I am not pointing to Lobello individually.
I am talking about the group surrounding him.
They all think that,
they live to make life difficult.
Then, will they reject our proposal?
I think they will accept it,
If they don't have other solutions.
But it depends on the situation. If they think it's better this way,
they will kill us and Lennenkanpt altogether.
I am not worried about him,
but Marshal Yang and his passion for Alliance Democratic System.
If he thinks the Alliance will be fine if he accepts the punishment,
then it would be difficult for us.
I don't think he will.
Even if he regrets,
it's no U-turn now.
He has to realise that he needs to pull himself together.
Have you given up?
Ability to give up is my only strong point.
Two years ago,
it's the same when you see through my plan.
Dawn is near.
Well, Let's have a dawn blitz.
It's full of Empire Army around Shangri La Hotel.
What should we do?
Steimetz's fleet quartered in Gandera.
Anything happened?
No.
Is this proper? Not to inform them...
It does not matter.
If it is not dealt by the troops quartered on Heinessen,
it would be meaningless.
Right. Is all ready?
Yes, 16 companies awaiting orders.
Once you voice your command,
We will control the main areas in town.
Good.
Impose curfew at 0600.
Before that, the companies...
Is that an earthquake?
Report, enemy attacks!
Many enemy troops appeared downstairs!
What? How can this happen?
Schenkopp and gang,
sneaked into hotel's underground through a tunnel.
They come to 14th floor via a passage.
Then they demolished the elevator, blew the stairs up.
And block the Empire Army from downstairs.
It's here!
Report. One stairway not blown up.
It's now guarded by the 7th troop.
Which stairway?
The one in the east.
Those who are free follow me.
What's happening? There are a lot of
Zephyr Particles. C272 Weapons are not functioning.
Crafty jerks.
Gentlemen of the Empire Army.
Don't hide here.
Show me your strong points.
Shut up!
Never mind, break through!
Attack.
Yes.
Vice Admiral, it's too dangerous for you to give order at frontline,
Please retreat.
Don't worry.
I plan to live until 150 years of age.
There is still 1 15 years to go.
I won't die here.
Moreover, there is no women.
Retreat! Retreat!
You can take the credit of capturing Lennenkanpt.
Take 10 men with you and go.
but Vice Admiral...
Talk no more! Go!
At this moment, time is...
more precious than diamond.
Got it. I will go now.
What?
No one dares to stand in front of me Schenkopp?
Do you have a young girlfriend?
Do you?
I do...
Then stay alive!
Now, who is next?
Damn it.
This will do some delay.
How is the situation there?
They fire intermittently.
We don't have time to use Zephyr Particles.
Is Lennenkanpt in there?
Break in by force then.
Our way to escape will be blocked if we delay too long.
Forge ahead.
Where is Lennenkanpt?
There is a room in there.
Kill me!
I won't. You are a captive.
I am not a low-ranked soldier,
but a Admiral,
would I want to be a captive?
Accept it.
I am not interested in your theory.
I'm only interested in your life.
Your life is a must for us.
I see.
You want to hold me as hostage to exchange for Commander Yang.
You should be grateful.
We see you as of same value as Yang.
Don't think that I will spare my life to compromise.
I don't think so.
It's your subordinate, not you who will compromise.
Now time is more precious than emerald.
Follow us.
Where is his Excellency? The enemy?
What's the matter?
It's 14th floor.
The enemy sneaks in through a tunnel.
They flee through the same passage.
What about the explosion?
After they had left, they blew the passage up.
It seems that you are an Officer from the Rosen Ritters.
You are from the Empire, aren't you?
Don't you feel sorry for your nation?
My grandpa,
was said to be a Republican.
He was tortured and interrogated by the Empire's Governement...
and got killed.
If my grandpa was really a Republican.
Then his death is full with pride.
But he is just a man who liked to go against injustice.
This is the mercy given by the Empire to us.
I can't repay it.
I am determined to take revenge.
Stop talking about this.
There are some men waiting to see you.
Now, Lennenkanpt understands.
Not only has he lost to Yang and gang,
but also been sold out by Lobello.
It's all over...
What should I tell the Emperor?
I should...
Stay here and enjoy the breeze of the forest.
Your Excellency Lobello, goodbye.
Something happened!
I have freed his Excellency.
I am so sorry.
I did not expect him to commit suicide...
No use crying over spilt milk.
We should not free his Excellency if we can foresee this.
The news that Lennenkanpt has died,
it can only be known by necessary people.
It will be difficult if the enemy know this.
Keep him alive by all means.
We should act as if Commander Lennenkanpt is alive.
Though this may offend him,
Solely for this, I will be going to hell...
Commander.
If we apply some make up on the face of the deceased,
Maybe others will think he is in coma.
Good idea.
But who is willing to do this?
I will do it.
As I propose it.
Moreover I am a woman.
Doing make up for the dead,
this is the first and the last time.
If he is handsome,
it would still be useful to apply make up.
Frederica.
This...
Letting you do the job...
You don't have to apologise for this.
I have no regrets...
and I am not angry at you.
Though it has been less than 2 months since we are married.
I feel happy.
I want you by my side,
and leading a colourful life. That's enough.
So hubby, don't disappoint me.
Is this some joke between husband and wife?
But the atmosphere is not suitable.
This kind of place...
At this moment, Yang thought...
which is more lucky?
and being forced to live,
or being forced to die,
The next day.
Yang and gang held the deceased Lennenkanpt as hostage.
Transfer to Military Galactic Harbour.
Get on to the space shuttle prepared by the Government.
Ready to take off.
On the orbit, a space ship Leda ll awaits.
Commanded by Attemborug, ready to take off.
Meanwhile,
Yang can only get in touch with Caselnes.
Yes.
I found the surrounding not peaceful,
due to this incident,
I will get ready.
Alright, let's go together.
Without me, Yang can't achieve much.
See you.
Vice Admiral Caselnes, hold on.
Do you really want to go with Yang?
Yes. The rear affair will be managed by me.
If you go,
I will dismiss you from your post.
Could you reconsider?
Admiral Caselnes!
Call upon Commander Bucock to reinstate his post.
When we suppress Yang,
we might need the tactics from the old Commander.
But...
Yes.
Lobello realises that he is turning into a villain in history.
He is agonised.
But there is no way return.
Yang and Lobello.
If they can cooperate, it will be the most ideal combination.
But things go contrary to wishes. Now it's time to part.
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