Planet Heinessen.
Galaxy year 800 New Empire year 2,Feb 21.
Emperor Reinhard tells his senior ministers.
That he will lead the troops to regain lserlohn.
Lutz lost it, but I will take it back.
Your Majesty.
Yes.
We have come to this stage,
and should be more cautious about Yang's strategy.
Yang Wenli may be waiting for your Majesty...
to regain the fortress now.
You mean, he took lserlohn
to lure me into his trap?
Yes.
Your Majesty,
if any mishap was to happen to you,
the Empire will split up and we will lose a leader.
I think we should be back to Phezzan,
to plan for the long term.
For lserlohn,
Your Majesty may assign Mittermeier and I to settle him.
I am with Reuentahl.
To leave the work to two of us.
Your Majesty should take a rest.
I am not trying to deprive you of your merits,
I just want to settle things with Yang Wenli,
and I believe he feels the same way too.
They are right, your Majesty,
You should be back to Phezzan.
Phezzan will be stable only with your Majesty,
and will fortify its status as the centre of the universe.
Mariendorf,
If I cannot be overcautious or indecisive,
I would lose lserlohn Fortress if I return to Phezzan,
the enemy will look upon it as a victory.
and may think that I am scared.
Your Majesty,
If Yang Wenli hopes to be tactically prepared,
he can only guard the fortress,
and we will rule both ends of the pathway,
It would be useless.
You are going too far.
This is not your style.
Yang has conquered planet El Facile.
and the exit of the pathway as well.
You are right.
Under the circumstances we may need to,
provide supply that would exceed our capability.
Yang's strength is
merely sufficient to guard lserlohn,
his strength is limited.
if he wants to,
protect El Facile with his strength,
it would be extremely difficult.
Even if he has brilliant strategy.
In a nutshell,
Yang Wenli is in a dilemma,
because of his limited manpower.
If he can't solve that problem.
we will have chance to defeat him anytime.
Yang Wenli may find a way out.
The war against lserlohn Fortress does not realise.
Iserlohn Fortress
Meanwhile, government of El Facile,
is more isolated than ever after the Alliance...
has been demolished.
It shatters facing the possible war against Empire.
On this, I think it is very possible.
I would like to know if they come,
do you stand a chance?
You mean we don't stand...
a chance of winning?
Therefore, we should recognize Emperor Reinhard.
and submit to the Lohengramm Dynasty and their power.
in order to sustain ourselves.
Only then can democracy persist,
and be prepared for future revival.
I seized lserlohn Fortress for this purpose.
You are talking about compromising.
You should not have said that.
Democracy will allow different systems,
Doesn't it?
During the battle of Vermillion,
we should have defeated Emperor Reinhard,
Now, we've lost the Free Planets.
What a waste.
Joking.
No matter what,
it will good if we've the direction clear,
and commander Yang can be the leader.
Dr Romsky,
is a conscientious revolutionist.
we must be as cautious as possible.
It's no normal moment.
We should pursue extraordinary measure.
Are you trying to persuade him?
Yea.
But he gives the same reply.
Something about soldiers cannot be ruler,
that democracy should be led by men of letters,
Throughout his lessons,
he said principles is of no good,
and does not practice what he preached.
But you are still trying to goad him.
I admire you.
I have thought of other ideas.
what idea?
If Bucock is still with us,
we will make him the new leader,
your guardian will be responsible for military affairs,
however,
it's useless to talk about it now.
Report,
A Miss Katerose Kreuzer
a female,
wants to see you.
I will leave now!
Ask her in.
Yes.
When I was in the battle to regain lserlohn.
I volunteer to battle,
but commander Schenkopp,
you cleared me from the list.
I don't understand.
I hope you can explain it.
I hope we'll have flawless success,
It's not only you,
I won't let those without experience to take part.
This is the only reason.
Any other matters?
This is superficial.
Truth is,
I don't want a pretty girl,
to be involved in battle,
So, when you courted my mother,
you spoke in this way too?
Oh, this is your true intention here?
What a let down,
if you blame me for not being a good father,
you should have made it clear.
You don't have to talk about the battle.
You are right,
I am sorry.
Let me ask you again,
Have you ever loved my mother?
It's not pleasant,
to embrace a woman that I don't love.
Only this?
To be with a man whom you don't love,
it's not pleasant too.
I am grateful
that you gave me life.
However, I have no reason
to respect you as you've not been a good father.
I have made it clear to you.
Yes, I must discuss with you,
an important issue...
Say it.
To combat the Empire army,
and their slogan of Sieg Mein Reinhard,
Long life democracy may be the only good slogan,
what do you think?
Poplan,
we can't get help from the people now,
why don't we battle in the name of the commander?
The problem is I have not thought of a cool name.
You are here!
You asked her to meet Schenkopp?
I meant did you ask Kreuzer
to meet Schenkopp?
Finally she went?
I met her at the entrance.
I asked her to get the 15 years of pocket money from Schenkopp.
It's one on one.
Can she get over Schenkopp the middle age jerk?
I am going to practice my shooting.
Treat it as an assignment.
Because of this,
I can understand how your daughter feels.
Kaitlin is a good girl unlike his father.
But still not a good woman.
Yes, I think she is a good girl too.
All that I did for her is not wasted.
Maybe you'll be charged compensation for mental abuse.
Be prepared.
Schenkopp,
Iet's be serious,
the kid does not know to deal with emotion,
and does not know to express her feelings.
Then her Senior should guide her.
Please excuse me for interrupting your matters.
No, this is a memorable year.
To my knowledge, this is the first time
you are talking seriously.
I have something to add.
Don't let the daughter repay for her father's fault.
You are right.
I have a word for you too,
Don't try to take advantage because she is my daughter.
What a strict father. Paternal love is scary.
You have contributed much about this.
Thanks.
But I want to make a correction,
Yes!
I know you told everyone I am a middle age jerk.
I am still young.
So, what do you think of your father?
Sir?
You seem disappointed?
No, not.
I have known him.
Why should I be disappointed?
So,
I want to tell you one thing.
Among us,
those who has a happy and stable family,
are the two daughters of the Caselnes family.
The rest were brought up in bad environment.
Take Julian Mintz for instance,
if his parents is still here,
he need not to join Yang to be with other unfortunate people,
You lead a far better life than his.
Sir,
Why do you take Julian Mintz for example?
Would it be better if I exemplify with Walter Schenkopp?
He was exiled from the Empire,
and leads no happy life too.
Why should I say it?
In a nutshell, Kaitlin...
Yes,
don't be unhappy.
This is not acceptable in our fleet,
and it does not suit you too.
Everyone,
will have his last day.
Like lvan Konev,
I thought he is immortal,
but he just died...
Whatever it is the middle aged jerk, Schenkopp,
will die 20 years before you.
It would be meaningless making peace with a tomb then.
She hates me...
Yang, after regaining lserlohn Fortress,
and having settled the mess...
examines the cd that Julian brought from earth.
As the Earth Sect has been damaged by the Empire army,
he feels no urgency in examining it until today.
Its content,
stunned all.
It recorded, the relationship
between Dominion Phezzan and Earth Sect for a century.
I recall the first ruler of Phezzan, Leopold Lapp...
was a merchant from earth.
To obtain recognition on Phezzan,
he spent a lot,
and the source of the fund remains unknown.
I see.
The fortune during the Siliwuse battle,
it's from earth.
Superficially it's Phezzan,
but is in fact controlled by Earth Sect?
So, the Phezzan merchants,
were working with those from Earth Sect?
Am I right?
Don't joke.
I have no idea.
My only relation with Earth Sect,
was my trip to the earth with them,
Moreover, we've been fighting together!
I know it,
I don't think all Phezzan merchants are linked to Earth Sect,
But, how about those
senior officers. Who have now disappeared?
What was the intention. What will be next?
But,
they persisted for 9 centuries it's horrible.
Extremely.
Are they extinct?
In fact, we did not find his body...
Well!
Let's go to Phezzan.
I will have to contact the merchants from Phezzan.
I will investigate on Rubinsky.
Would you be back,
after that?
Captain Konev,
What do you mean?
Guess it!
Boris.
Lieutenenant Colonel Poplan, stop scolding him.
If we are going to work with Phezzan's government,
we need, coordination by the merchants,
I think Captain Konev should go to Phezzan.
Can you help?
Of course.
Great.
So we will dismiss here.
Let's relax.
But if,
Phezzan is linked with the Earth Sect,
they won't cooperate,
for economical reasons.
The question now is Phezzan
whether it is control by Earth Sect.
Right.
It depends on our plan,
may have to be amended.
What a headache.
Julian.
Yes.
Terrorism and conspiracy,
will not last long.
But we should
make our effort to stop them.
Neither Earth Sect nor Adrian Rubinsky must succeed.
we must not let them...
succeed.
Meanwhile, Adrian Rubinsky moves from Phezzan,
Phezzan
Mount Coledalene
Around 50 are with him.
The politician Odets,
seems to be contributing much.
He is just long-winded.
He strives just to protect himself.
But he did it as someone,
had set him up.
Lange?
Yes, he will be the next.
We need to get rid of Odets.
They will fall into your trap,
to be used by you?
It is easy to manipulate an ambitious person.
Because, they're far more ambitious.
Ambitious?
Let Military Minister Oberstein,
fight with the Chief of Staff, Marshal Reuentahl,
we can earn through their fight,
and take the seat of the minister.
You are dreaming.
That's other's view.
What's your dream then?
It's just daydreaming from other's point of view.
But is the Earth Sect really demolished?
God knows...
Even if the headquarter was demolished,
there are still branches.
Despite suppression by the Empire,
they will still try to take action.
Yea, this is what I want to know.
but we have no time for it now.
You are right.
Threats from Reinhard is getting closer.
It's a real threat.
not only in terms of military,
but also a system different from democracy,
that threatens the society.
Autocracy is the most
effective and efficient system,
during the fast changing era.
Some people who are fed up with democracy,
will demand power to be conferred to politicians
to carry out revolution.
So the people wants a dictator.
They will get one now.
Their ideal Emperor.
Compared with the Emperor,
Democracy seems to be dim and hopeless.
No.
Julian, we are soldiers.
Democracy is assisted by military forces,
but military force,
is not the main factor.
We should not boast of power.
Why?
Democracy relies on the discipline of the powerful owner,
it's further systemized by laws and organization.
This is democracy.
The army should discipline themselves too.
To fight for a system negating its existence.
This is contradictory.
But the army must accept it.
The army can only demand for,
more pension or leave.
It's a right of a worker.
That's all.
But, based on my relationship with the commander,
I hope you can control yourself.
Julian,
I know you will not agree with me,
but I am trying to be frank.
Autocracy is more conducive to
the development of talent,
isn't it ironic?
If Reinhard is born in Free Planets,
he may be the second Rudolph,
a politician who is ambitious and will create internal conflict.
This could be.
In contrast, if Commander Yang is born in Empire,
he would replace Reinhard to be the Emperor.
Well, Julian,
It's a meaningless assumption,
I know it, but...
I am taking into consideration my emotion.
During the Vermillion battle,
I could have defeated Reinhard von Lohengramm,
If not for the government order.
But I did not wish to kill him as well.
Julian, this is true.
Though he is not perfect,
he is the most outstanding figure,
I won't want to destroy him,
I could not.
Maybe, I was using the order as an excuse
to avoid it.
The behaviour may seem loyal
to the Government and me.
But this is inexcusable betrayal.
for the soldiers who died in battle,
Because they did not fight for
me or themselves.
I remain,
without much improvement.
Ok, Julian let's talk about other things,
show me your skills.
Making tea?
I bought an excellent Syrion tea from Phezzan.
Let's make it.
We have lserlohn Fortress and El Facile as bases.
The Empire,
will try to separate the link.
I think while the Empire army takes action,
there will be help from other troops from the Empire.
To seize the Corridor of lserlohn.
When would it be?
It will be in near future.
They won't hesitate if they have no problem,
in supply and communication.
And Reinhard will not be able to bear,
the history created by others.
We are the enemy,
he will come and destroy us.
We will have to strengthen our defence,
to cope with him...
Emperor Reinhard is close to his target,
while we are still far from democracy,
If we have war,
and there exist a god,
which side would he be with?
The Empire will seize El Facile and lserlohn Fortress
sooner or later.
but Reinhard delayed it again
because of a report from Phezzan.
This is a report which stops millions of people from advancing,
it's from the Minister of Law Brook Derfu
Call upon Mittermeier,
no, get Lutz.
Yes.
The reports,
says that Reuentahl may be a traitor.
The development is unexpected.
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