Planet Phezzan.
Galaxy Year 799 New Empire Yesr 1, October 9.
Emperor Reinhard,
convenes Military Minister, Oberstein,
Admiral of Army, Reuentahl,
Admiral of Fleet, Mittermeier,
as the Three Senior Officials.
When would His Majesty meet us?
Soon.
What's it about?
About Lennenkanpt?
That's right. There is a report from Steinmetz.
What's the outcome?
Lennenkanpt is dead.
The body will be here soon.
I see...
What's the cause of death?
Suicide.
So, Lennenkanpt's death,
is not caused by Yang?
If things go smoothly. He has no reason to kill himself.
He is forced to commit suicide,
Yang has something to do with it too.
Especially now that he is fleeing,
we must capture him.
But,
Yang has to bear the main responsibility.
It's all assumptions now.
but Lennenkanpt lost twice in battle to Yang.
He can't forget it.
We can't detain Yang based on assumptions.
He will rebut.
Lennenkanpt treats his men fairly.
Regretably,
Yang is not one of them.
If Lennenkanpt is the one not dead but...
Yang.
His Majesty would be more disappointed.
After the Vermillion battle, His Majesty met Yang,
and wanted him to join the army.
He may still be thinking of that now.
You objected strongly.
If His Majesty insisted,
it's said that you posed some conditions,
why would you think that I am interested.
You want to know, Reuentahl?
No, I knew it.
Appoint Yang as the Governor of the old colony.
Let him rule his nation.
Let him fight his comrades. Is this your intention?
You will think that way.
Compared to attracting talents,
it's more important to test them.
Attracting talents is important,
but to test if he is reliable,
is our duty.
You mean those who work for the Emperor,
have to be tested by you?
No big deal. But who is going to identify,
which tester is just and loyal?
This is your work.
The military control of the Empire,
is with the two of you.
If I am being unjust,
You can clear me away.
Mashal, you misunderstood us.
Did l?
About the military control,
in Lohengramm Dynasty,
it's granted by Emperor Reinhard.
Mittermeir and me...
are just working for the Emperor.
But after listening to the Mashal,
he seems like goading us to take control of the army,
This is surprising,
whether I am just to the Emperor,
it's not your business.
The Emperor will make decision.
Crafty speech!
Stop the row!
I thought quarreling with the Minister,
is my job.
But you have done it on my behalf,
Mittermeier, don't be sarcastic.
I know I am not matured enough.
Have you heard about Lennenkanpt?
Yes.
Lennenkanpt has his shortcomings.
But he,
does not deserve to die.
How pitiful.
Who does the Emperor thinks is the perpetrator?
It's no use complaining about the past,
Iet's work for the future.
I want to
get Yang...
to work for the Empire.
What do you think, Minister?
It's a good idea.
But,
we should cut the link between Yang and Alliance,
then it would be viable.
If Yang would submit to your Majesty,
that means he is betraying his country,
and abandoned his principle.
So,
these may make him betray me too.
It's good to clear them now.
I don't think Yang will do it.
So it's impossible then.
Do you mean that?
Yes.
Carry on.
Even if he is willing to surrender,
what post will he hold?
If it's little, he may not be satisfied,
if it's much, it would create unrest.
So, we will stop discussing about Yang.
But,
if we can't accept Yang,
our system is not up to my expectation.
Frankly,
the problems lie on the ruler, not the system.
The Goldenbaum Dynasty did not accept you either.
Think about it.
You are right.
What's your Majesty's decision?
Should we take the chance of Lennenkanpt's death,
to invade the Alliance?
Or should we wait?
To attack and settle things quickly,
is not a bad option,
but the republicans are now in chaos,
Iet them be,
then we will plan further.
My Lord.
Please don't give me chance to retaliate.
I pick you as the leader,
support you,
and am proud of you.
Don't disappoint me.
Be my leader,
forever.
How could negativity and unrest be your source of energy?
Your leadership and energy is your true value.
A, The New Reich Empire, Lohengramm Dynasty.
B, Alliance, the current regime.
C, Yang Wenli's force.
D, Phezzan's force.
E, Old Empire, Goldenbaum Dynasty.
F, The independent Planet El Facile.
G, Earth Sect's relics.
I may be worrying too much.
A few years ago, I was still simple.
It's weird.
For the moment, E and G is not important.
But when BCDF cooperate,
what should we do?
Yang's fame,
Alliance's military power,
plus financial ability of Phezzan when the three combine,
They may be a threat to the Empire.
Yang, for instance,
He won't think that minority can change the situation,
Even if he thinks he could,
they are not,
strong enough to be a threat.
But,
even if he can defeat the Emperor,
what would he do after that?
Yang...
he is interesting.
Without him,
there will be no medium that combines other powers,
but these rivaling powers,
have to be destroyed one by one.
The Emperor hesitates,
possibly because of this.
What's His Majesty's thoughts?
Ms Mariendorf,
what's next?
Construction Officer Guerke tenders his resignation.
Why?
Last week, the Minister Silverberche
was on medical leave.
Second officer Guerke made some mistakes,
during the period.
So he wants to be responsible?
More importantly,
he loses confidence,
after seeing the Minister's ability.
I see...
Get him in.
Your rank is junior to the Minister.
If you work better than him,
then you will be the Minister and not him.
You know your ability well.
That's good.
You will help the Minister in the future,
Any problem?
Yes.
Ms Mariendorf.
Yes, your Majesty.
After everything has settled down, I will privatize
the function of Construction Ministry and downsize it.
Now we need a talent like the Minister now
but when it's stable,
we will need someone like Guerke.
If we use Guerke,
he will be able to downsize the organization,
and make it healthy.
The organization is not complete,
when it still relies on one person.
The concern is not only on Construction Ministry,
but also,
on the organization of the Empire.
Construction Minister,
with this speed,
the new Capital will be completed within 10 years?
We will lose our jobs after 10 years.
After that, you will be vacant too.
Won't it be annoying?
You are still young.
After 10 years, you will be 40 over.
Still strong.
What a waste.
By that time, I may be the Prime Minister.
November 1.
Secret funeral of Lennenkanpt.
This is a simple funeral.
They can't announce his death.
Because he committed suicide.
And have to keep it low tone.
In that case, Lennenkanpt
won't be conferred upon the title Marshal?
As he did not die of war,
but he died in action, won't this do?
I have been working for Lennenkanpt,
for 5 years.
Though he may be rigid and strict,
he is a kind superior.
Please beg His Majesty to revenge for him.
I empathies with you.
But,
Lennenkanpt bears most of the responsibility.
It's not that simple.
It needs cautious planning,
before we take action.
Bruno Kenastan...
and Jeribasca,
before Lennenkanpt work as Senior Officer,
are two of his potential men,
may be the successor of the army,
but they are different in character.
Sorry, I have to leave.
Especially Jeribasca,
He is good in military,
and geography,
is known as Adventurer Commander.
He is notified,
that his thesis on planetary adventure,
has gained him a place in the Empire.
After the funeral, Emperor Reinhard,
convened senior officers,
to plan for the future.
Does the Emperor want to be in the battlefield?
The Emperor is a militant,
He lives for battle,
the war ended too early.
It's good to set up a new Capital in Phezzan.
But I am not sure about the political and military reforms.
Why?
It's weird for me to say that,
as a Rear commander.
We should have military control in the central,
if assigning power to different areas,
the Empire would split.
but so long as Emperor Reinhard is in reign,
it won't happen.
Yes.
What if the Emperor passes away?
The Emperor is important to us now,
when we lose him the situation may go out of control.
I think you are right.
But we are older than the Emperor therefore should go before him,
The issue,
should be discussed by our sons,
You are right too.
I feel that the Emperor is not as healthy now.
This is my concern.
He is a poet.
He manifests himself with his life.
A poet who needs no language.
The Emperor does not suit to live a negative life.
What will the Alliance Government and the Military Ministry,
do about this?
It's all messed up,
it seems they have lost control.
When control is lost,
it may be chaotic.
We have to,
maintain the control.
The mess in Alliance Government,
is the chance for us to take over it.
But we are not,
ready for war.
the Amlitzer 3 years ago,
is a good example.
we may lose out this time.
It's ok. If we can take over the supply base,
is there any legal base?
Legal base?
what legal base do you want to get?
If the Alliance Government,
intends to suppress the anti-Government force,
we can't do anything to Yang.
As the Ballat pact bars us from intervening their internal affair.
Oh yes.
Maybe they intend to,
but can't afford it.
For instance, where is Yang?
And where is Lennenkanpt?
I think this shows their limitations.
I personally agree.
However, someone must be cautious.
If Mecklinger is here, we can hand it to him.
compared to the Lippstaddt battle,
it's totally different.
Mecklinger, Lutz Steinmetz, Kessler are all away.
Wahlen is injured.
while Kircheis, Kempf and Lennenkanpt,
they are all dead.
I am getting lonelier.
Anyway,
the Empire or the Alliance,
is the subject of Yang's crime,
This may be the point.
The issue,
is not the past,
but the future plan.
Make the past clear,
then we can know Yang's target.
It's necessary for future plans.
If we can be certain that Yang is the Empire's enemy,
then we will have reasons for military action.
But Yang will be an anti-Empire symbol.
He will have help from the anti-Empire forces.
That's good.
If he gains help from them,
We'll only need to win him,
then it will be easier,
compared to combating the individual forces.
That will be less troublesome.
It's not that simple.
The combined forces,
may be out of our control.
Of course. I am not certain.
But there are many uncertainties.
Our newly developed Empire,
does not own strong military power to protect huge area.
The power is relatively weak.
But the enemy is nothing better.
Hold there,
with Yang's strategy,
we can't underestimate it.
If not well-handled,
we may be in trouble again.
Damn it,
we are now left with few choices.
Yang's a problem,
but the recent rumours,
could they be true?
It's about Commander Merkatz being alive,
I think he should be alive.
We were fighting together in Astate and Lippstaddt,
but we are now enemies.
There have been drastic changes in a few years.
Where would the change lead to?
I won't let go before I know the result.
Emperor Reinhard is not happy,
he can't understand why he feels so down.
Though he has unmatched power,
he is cautious in exerting it.
He does not want to be like Rudolph.
Even as he thought of this,
he felt uncertain.
Aggressive and negative struggles,
cause the hesitation for these months.
Your Majesty,
you have been winning battles,
because you led the steps of history,
but now,
are you going to be negative and defeated?
You are right, Wittenfeld!
Reinhard found what he wanted.
I worry too much,
The most important task,
is to unite the Universe.
In the name of unity,
other considerations are not worth considering.
Commander Wittenfeld.
Yes!
I order you,
Iead the Black Lancers and rush to Alliance,
meet with Commander Steinmetz in Wassei.
Maintain order before I arrive.
Yes.
Head secretary, Ms Mariendorf.
Announce the death of Lennenkanpt soon.
Declare war to Alliance Government.
Complete the draft of the speech within this week.
Yes, your Majesty.
Direction decided,
be prepared for war.
Yes.
But, your Majesty,
before the castle is completed, you do not have a place to stay.
I don't need a castle.
Wherever I am, is the castle.
For the coming moment, Flagship Brunehild is my home.
The Commanders felt the excitement.
The Emperor belongs to the battlefield and not the Palace.
This is the leadership that they admire.
November 10.
The Black Lancers' attack.
This is the first war of the Empire.
Toast for victory.
Let's go to the Capital Heinessen.
It's only 141 days after Reinhard Lohengramm...
was crowned.
Under the flag of Golden Lion
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