Black Lancers' Flagship Konigs Tiger.
Galactic Year 800 New Empire Year 2, April 27.
After receiving the rude reply from Attemborough,
Wittenfeld receives another secret letter.
It's from Merkatz.
It's about surrendering to Emperor Reinhard.
and require a secret agent in the enemy.
Need to consult with Fahrenheit.
Start communication.
Fahrenheit's Flagship Ahsgrimm.
Nothing more, it must be a trap.
Admiral Merkatz is our enemy.
He won't be a traitor.
I know it too.
But what's the purpose
of the trap?
You must have something to say,
Iet's hear it.
We can study about it,
they may want to carry out blitz,
while we are not aware.
This is the only possibility.
but...
But?
Will Yang and Merkatz,
play such a tricks?
I think there may be more.
More?
You mean Merkatz pretends to surrender,
and look for a chance to attack? I don't think
Yang Wenli will sacrifice Merkartz from the beginning.
It's too cruel.
It seems impossible for Yang Wenli.
But it's different if Merkatz hopes to do so.
He may be looking for death,
it's so important that he will be willing to...
risk his life.
I see...
Situation may worsen after next message.
I know it.
We need to strengthen our defence, and keep an eye on the enemy.
That guy,
we can't take action,
before the Emperor arrives.
we must hope for action from the enemy.
I should cool down,
Fahrenheit and Wittenfeld are aggressive type of Admirals,
they foresee that the enemy may make a move,
so they wait passively,
and it slashes their initiative.
Meanwhile,
At the pathway of lserlohn Mecklinger's fleet is waiting.
There is some impediment at the Fortress,
and they did not notice it.
Obeying Reinhard's order from Phezzan
Mecklinger's Flagship Kvasir,
approaches the pathway of lserlohn as planned.
To pin him down from the rear,
it depends on the situation the frontline is tensed.
They are waiting for the arrival for the Empire Army.
The enemy ship approaches from front!
More than 20 thousand ships.
More than 20 thousand?
Retreat!
No battle.
Commander we've only 16 thousand ships,
we are indeed disadvantaged.
But to retreat...
We may have underestimated their strength,
by a number too large.
If they can have 20 thousand here,
their total strength could reach 50 thousand.
If we are broken here,
the Empire is not guarded,
if they intend they can attack Capital Odin.
We can't take risk.
We must retreat and guard the entrance to the pathway.
Get it?
Yes.
Retreat to the entrance of the pathway.
The Empire is not as advantageous,
as they have thought.
Merkatz's Flagship, Hyperion.
Fisher's Flagship, Shivar.
In fact, those launch attack from lserlohn,
Attemboroug's Flagship, Masasoite
is almost all Yang's has got.
Yang's Flagship Ulysess.
The Empire fleet retreats!
Very well!
Left only the surveillance cruiser. Let's turn about.
for the next round.
The major weakness of the Empire Army is,
it's too bulky.
It creates problem in communication,
Yang will make best use of it.
First, keep Wittenfeld who receives the message, passive.
Reduce the possibility of him intruding the pathway,
then pin Mecklinger's fleet down.
to have another round of battle with the enemy.
April 29,
Wittenfeld, did not know that Merkatz's fleet...
has retreated.
He receives a second message from Merkatz.
Commander Merkatz is leaving the Fortress,
and is heading towards us.
Indeed.
Tell him he would be treated with courtesy,
am I right?
I have obtained Fahrenheit's consent.
I need to report to the Emperor.
And to act on His Majesty's order.
Time has run out.
The enemy is moving.
We may lose the chance of attacking Mecklinger's fleet,
Yes.
The enemy will think that we are being careless,
there must be massive ambush force behind Merkatz's fleet.
We need to take the first move.
Enemy ship approaching.
It's still early.
Before they launch attack we keep calm.
Enemy located!
Around 5000 of them.
I am right.
Attack!
Good.
All, pretend to be flustered,
Iet's flee with style.
Don't rush!
It will be ok if we are out of their missile's range.
The opponent is Black Lancers.
It's difficult to put up a good show.
Stampedes?
They are cute.
What do you think? Advisor?
They are keeping a distance from us,
they may be luring us into the pathway.
I think alike.
Let's stop the attacks for a while,
their intention would be clearer.
They are reducing speed.
It seems that Wittenfeld is clever too.
Stop retreat.
Advance, lure them in.
Don't try to be clever!
It depends, reduce attacking power again.
But now a blitz when they turnaround.
Don't let them flee, besiege them.
They are reducing speed again.
Keep following,
you are irritating.
It seems that they are not lured.
Let's make it once more.
Trapped.
All attack!
Finish!
Turnaround! Flee!
Trying to run,
this is your retribution for looking down on Black Lancers.
Wittenfeld
has the intention to do so?
He should have obeyed Emperor's order.
What shoud our fleets do?
They are in battle,
we should not watch,
Iet's break into the pathway,
Iine up in defensive conic formation.
Yes.
Good.
The responsibility of starting the battle,
should be born by Wittenfeld.
We should,
inform the Emperor that the battle has begun.
The Empire has a young Emperor and many experienced Admiralss,
For them, lserlohn Fortress is too narrow.
This is our strength,
we must make use of it.
The guest is here.
Welcome.
You must show your gratitude later.
Enemy breaks the yellow area.
Enters the red area.
We are 0.4 light second from their fire.
Prepare to bombard.
Enemy within range.
Fire.
Don't be scared, retaliate.
Make best use of the space in the pathway,
pass the right wing of Black Lancers,
make a detour to their left.
Line up in U-shape.
Why!
This is what they want!
Stretch the line!
We will be bottled up,
No.
The pathway is too narrow to stretch,
don't beat about the bush.
It's block by Fahrenheit's fleet.
Fahrenheit,
he should stabilize the rear with 2nd line up.
but he insists on a parallel line up.
Now our movement is restricted in the narrow pathway.
You are right,
they are more than 20 thousand in number,
but we only have 15 thousand,
they hold an edge over us.
Black Lancers,
is courting death by doing so.
Don't get them involved.
Mind your words.
I am sorry.
Commander,
the fleet won't be able to move,
and will be demolished.
Let the Black Lancers take charge,
and we retreat. What do you think?
I have thought of it too,
but it's difficult to get pass from the front of the enemy,
Commander!
This was a trap initially,
to avoid being reprimanded by the Emperor,
we should retreat despite the loss.
Wittenfeld is clear what he should do, but he may be
concerned about being under siege from Yang's fleet.
if he is retreating with the line up.
That's why he insist on breaking their line up from the centre,
Fire!
Advance after fire.
To cope with the enemy's speed the centre part retreat.
Left and right wings advance.
Retreat for the moment.
That's...
Get going!
We will see hope when we are close to them,
by then Yang will not in control,
and Yang's fleet will be seized.
Rethink on the Battle of Vermillion last year.
The Empire Army was in dire state,
and could have been demolished,
we let you go,
and you repay us with shameless attack.
Your Emperor,
is a handsome jerk!
Damn it! I won't forgive him.
Attack by hook or by crook,
Commander, it's impossible.
Why?
They have 20 thousand,
while we have 30 thousand with us including Fahrenheit's fleet,
If going one on one,
they will be finished of,
and we will have 10 thousand left.
Long live the Emperor!
The brainless Wittenfeld.
He thought he could win by forceful advancement.
It would be bad for us if he wants to our resources deplete.
Commander,
Our loss is more than the enemy's,
It will turn out to be detrimental to us.
we should retreat.
To retreat before the enemy,
will do harm to the fame of Black Lancers.
Commander, to start the battle without approval,
and lose the fleet,
assigned to you by the Emperor this is the major issue.
Ok.
Retreating at last.
Fahrenheit's fleet tries to break through.
What?
We have strength, we can do it,
without proper tactic!
All out attack!
Situations will turn into the most worrying,
What! Don't stop firing.
The left wing of the enemy is slow,
that's the initial fleet that tried to lure us,
they should have worn out now.
Focus fire at the corner.
Now!
Break through their left wing,
then the left wing of Yang's fleet.
Oh no!
Successful breakthrough.
Enemy attack at left wing.
Calm down!
The left wing turn around, to the right.
The right wing pass, in detour to the left of the enemy.
To besiege them in our line up again!
How is the rearrangement of the line up?
Almost done!
Good, another break through!
Commander.
The enemy must be worn out after rounds of fight,
we must not spare time for them,
and give no chance.
Moreover, Fahrenheit is having tough fight,
we can't leave him alone.
I am right.
Their spirit diminishes,
Iet's join Fahrenheit's fleet,
gather our power!
Good,
Iet's gather.
Are we going to fight again?
Oh dear.
What!
We are under siege.
What!
How could it be?
We are larger in size. How could we be under siege?
They took advantage of the dangerous area in the pathway,
to remedy their disadvantage.
If we make one reckless move, we would be trapped.
Crafty fellows!
Stop the cluster formation.
It's their trap for us to gather here.
Enemy's right wing at the front!
Break it!
Battle ship, ready.
Acorn, Chestnut Pear, Kiwi.
Be ready for set off!
Yes.
Is Kaitlin scared?
No, Sir.
Not at all.
Never mind,
over-sized clothes
will fit well after you grow.
It's the same for courage.
Yes, Sir.
These are irresponsible words from counselor Poplan.
It does not represent the fleet.
It's not my life afterall.
Kaitlin, if you can do 62.4% of what I have taught you,
you will survive.
The secret to survive,
is to despise everyone in the world, get it?
Action!
Katerose von Kreuzer
brace up,
if you look too ugly,
the guy will scorn at you.
What guy?
Who do you mean?
To despise all in the world.
The air force of right wing is in action.
Enemy's aircraft is heading towards us.
This tactic,
Merkatz...
Farewell,
we shall not meet,
I agree.
Focus the fire break the enemy line up.
Well, it is Fahrenheit indeed.
But...
Fahrenheit's fleet is close to breaking through the enemy's line.
He may find his way out.
Let us do the same.
Advance to the exit of the pathway,
What!
The enemy focused their fire at the exit?
They fire their cross cannon!
It's the only way out of the pathway.
They are cruel.
Our line up is broken down,
we need to break through with force.
My ship will be the rearguard.
To cover the fleet out of the pathway.
Yes!
Yang's too good in strategy and tactics.
We fell into the trap though we had known it,
Are we predestined to fail?
I was born in a family,
a poor noble as Emperor Reinhard.
I become a soldier for a living.
I encountered incapable superiors,
but at last, was appreciated by the Emperor,
If...
all was not in sequence I would not make it.
It's all fate.
What are you doing?
Run, quick!
Commander.
Run.
If others were to say that l, Adalbert von Fahrenheit,
took a kid with me when I died,
I would gain no respect when I am in heaven.
Give me something,
I will send it,
to the Emperor with my best effort.
I'll leave this to you,
that your life.
You must see the Emperor,
you can't die, get it?
Fahrenheit,
sacrifices himself,
to avoid the Empire Army from being demolished.
The War of The Winding Corridor 1, The Undefeated
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The Empire Army failed their first battle.
Their main force will invade lserlohn again,
with overwhelming power.
Reinhard and Yang,
the two most outstanding strategists,
has come to the final moment.
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