The new Emperor, Reinhard Lohengramm
took control over Dominion Phezzan and the Alliance.
He has virtually taken control over the entire Universe.
In order to eliminate lserlohn Fortress
and Yang's people,
the Emperor led troops to attack the lserlohn corridor.
After the fierce battle,
the Emperor intended to negotiate with Yang.
But the people from the Earth Sect
sabotaged their meeting and assassinated Yang,
resulting in a halt to further negotiation.
After losing his great enemy, Yang Wenli,
the Emperor returned to the new capital, Phezzan.
It was a desolated return.
The Emperor has lost his will to battle
and there should not be conflicts in the near future.
It seems like peace has come at last.
The Galaxy is once again...
shrouded in uncertainty.
The new capital, Phezzan.
Galaxy Calendar 800 Years. New Empire 2 Years, August.
The Emperor has returned to Phezzan.
To escape from the turmoil over the death of his enemy, Yang Wenli,
he threw himself into running the country.
I think we'll talk about the project...
of building the new palace later.
The sending of mass troops has greatly burdened the treasury.
It's not wise to build a huge palace to show off my power.
I don't want to repeat the same mistakes of the previous Emperor.
I don't really want a new palace anyway.
I think it's pretty convenient to live in a hotel.
Please pardon my audacity.
If you lead a simple life,
then your subordinates can't lead a wealthy life.
Please think about this.
Well, I never thought about it.
I'll think about it.
Yes.
Besides politics and war,
Reinhard seemed unfamiliar with everything else.
He's just an ordinary 24-year old man.
It's been 4 years and 7 months since he succeeded.
It's only been more than a year since he became Emperor.
He has been burying himself in plotting for war.
His life can be said to be
devoid of feelings and experiences.
I think it's necessary to build a base
at the 2 ends of the Phezzan corridor...
in order to attack lserlohn
and to protect the capital.
Stormy nights like this always remind me
of that day.
Time really flies.
It's been 5 years.
This happened in 795 Galaxy years, 486 Old Empire Years, May.
Mittermeier was locked up in prison
and was in danger of dying.
He was locked up because he killed a man from...
an aristocratic family who raped a commoner.
Although he felt he was right to do so,
the dead man belonged the family
of the powerful aristocrat, Brunsweigh
It was his misfortune.
To save Mittermeier,
his good friend, Reuenthal
went to seek the help of Reinhard.
I want to ask you something first.
What do you think about the present Empire?
To Reinhard, this is the first person
he revealed his ambitions to beside Kerchiefs.
Reinhard was pleased with Reuentahl's reply
and agreed to save Mittermeier.
Are you afraid of being poisoned to death?
I'm not a coward.
Then why don't you eat?
I'm afraid I'll become too fat for my wife's liking.
Since Reuentahl has agreed to save me out,
I believe he'll do his best.
But..
Hello, Mittermeier, nice to meet you.
I'm from the Ministry of lnternal Affairs and social order.
I'm in charge of interrogating the prisoners,
and other hardcore criminals.
For interrogations,
they refer to removing their teeth
or carving their flesh out.
I was promoted in this field.
I treat this as a form of art.
I feel proud of it.
Many people have recognized my ability
and I'm often invited
to display my skills.
It's a combination of interest and benefits.
In terms of interest,
I hope the victim is a person of high position.
Such a victim begging for mercy at my feet.
A sight like this is the greatest pleasure in life.
From this point of view, a 27-year old commoner
is the best material.
Come and beg for mercy!
You're pretty good. You didn't even scream.
You're indeed different from those aristocrats.
But then this adds to my pleasure.
The sweetest moment is to see a young commander...
Iose his dignity and start to cry for mercy.
Can you understand this?
You talk too much.
Shut up!
This looks like a struggle from a lowly commoner.
Baron Flegel.
You don't have to come to a filthy place like this.
It seems like you've received good treatment.
Mittermeier.
I don't have to speak the human language to pigs.
We humans know what's embarrassment.
Disgusting!
Why? Are you in pain?
Do you know you're wrong?
This is ridiculous.
If you've any shreds of honor in you,
remove my handcuffs and let's fight one on one.
Are you scared? You should be.
You coward.
Alright! Damn commoner! I'll fulfill your wish.
Remove his handcuffs!
But..
The key!
Then, you don't have to complain anymore.
Right, I won't complain. You're great.
Shoot him! Kill this fellow!
You're... Reinhard!
If Reuentahl didn't come and look for me...
on that stormy night,
the four of us won't be related.
But meeting you has made me...
decide to leave the land.
The pressure from Brunsweigh...
and the discrimination by the military
sent us to the front lines.
But
they also gave us a good place to set up base.
The war at Ragunicus
and the 4th war at Tiamat...
Our military strength and skill
was recognized by the high officials.
So I became the Admiral in the Lohengramm family.
To reach my present position, it was a great leap.
It's impossible to achieve so much with only Kircheis and me alone.
I dare not accept the honour.
My friend and I thank you.
Storm.
When will the storm end?
5000 light years from Dominion Phezzan,
on the capital of the old Alliance, Heinessen.
The representative from the Reich Empire,
Oscar von Reuentahl begun his rule.
Oscar von Reuentahl is not just a soldier.
He's also a capable politician.
Everyone is aware of this.
Firstly,
He has 5 226 400 soldiers under him
and they form the New Territories security army.
Although he ruled with military rigidity,
his methods were flexible and accommodating.
Democratic socialism lacked efficiency.
To let the people feel that,
they will not insist on
democratic socialist rule
to satisfy the people.
There's an example to prove the effectiveness of Reuentahl's rule.
That is to correct the past injustices...
under the rule of the Free Planets Alliance.
The best way to correct corruption under the old rule,
is to promote righteousness.
Those corrupted politicians who remained...
outside the grasp of law,
and more than 600 suppliers of military products...
were all captured.
This made the people very happy.
Another method is not to regulate the media
and promise the freedom to speech, other than libel.
At this time,
the new official in the Government
Jon Truniht has reported for work.
The Alliance Jon Truniht once headed is no longer here.
After the destruction of the Alliance,
Marshals Bucock and Yang Wenli
have perished.
Only Truniht survived
and once again he returned to his motherland.
Of course,
the media has focused its attention on Truniht.
How dare he come back here?
He was responsible for letting us die.
Reuentahl is the most important subject in the Empire.
He also has a good reputation.
There's no reason why he should seek my help?
But it's my honor to help you.
At this time,
Reuentahl detected the danger lurking behind...
Truniht's sweet words.
At least Reuentahl thinks so.
Send men to spy on Truniht.
I think he must be plotting something.
If this is an order, I'll do it.
But I think there's no need to deal with people like Truniht.
Isn't it so?
I know this too.
But think of it this way,
Yang's is dead,
but Truniht is still alive.
I think he's a pest
as long as he's still alive.
I see..
Sir,
I know this may sound redundant
but I want to remind you something.
Speak.
Ever since you became my assistant,
I don't remember you saying anything redundant.
Yes..
People like Truniht...
can never hold a candle to you.
You're very important to the Empire.
Please protect yourself. This is my wish.
I want to protect myself and
that's why I send you to spy on Truniht.
But I'll remember your advice.
Yes.
I think smart people like the Emperor
won't trust people like Truniht.
I can't understand.
But the Emperor may have other motives I don't know.
Things are not like this.
I think the Emperor will not allow Truniht to live.
But even if we're a dictatorship,
we can't just kill someone just because we don't like him.
Make use of his dignity
and use him as a shield against
the people of the old Alliance.
But...
I can't just kill Truniht with no reason.
You may think like this,
but Oberstein may
want me to kill Truniht.
He may then want me dead when others pursue this matter.
Sir?
No matter what,
Truniht was sent by the Emperor.
No matter what he does,
I can't deal with him as I like.
Just spy on him first.
I don't think it'll be long either.
Just spy on him for now.
Yes.
Emelin
How are you?
I'm not too fine.
Because I've not eaten food cooked by you for a long time.
My taste has drooped because of this.
But your skills in flattery has improved greatly.
It's been a year since Mittermeier
has seen his wife.
Evagelin Mittermeier
accompanied her husband
to Dominion Phezzan
and went straight to visit Emperor Reinhard.
Both of you...
came at the right time.
Your husband is a
trustworthy friend of mine.
It's my fortune to make him my man.
I'm flattered.
To be able to work under you...
is my husband's greatest fortune.
Reinhard personally invited them for this meeting.
The previous night,
Reinhard had a high fever.
Hilda and his men advised him to postpone the meeting.
But his fever had gone down and this enabled him...
to meet Mittermeier and his wife.
The conversation started with formalities and greetings
but it became intimate very fast.
Reinhard enjoyed this meeting tremendously.
He also asked them about their marriage and love life.
What kind of flowers did you bring for her?
This is a little embarrassing.
It's quite near, we don't have to take the car.
I was only 24...
when I married you.
Your Highness is also 24 this year.
It's a pity that everything around him
is like a garden.
You're referring to Miss Hildegard Mariendorf?
I don't mean her alone.
Of course, if I'd the authority,
I'll ask the Emperor to marry her.
But I'm a soldier.
I'm giving myself trouble if I were to bother about
politics or the Emperor's private life.
I just have to fulfill
my orders from the Emperor.
Look, this is our new house.
Although it's a little small, it's near to the headquarters.
It should be enough for the both of us.
Yes.
We just have to think about this.
This shouldn't be a problem, Reuentahl.
Go in.
The storm is coming.
At that time,
Mittermeier,
Reuentahl and
Kircheis were there.
Reuentahl is the second most powerful
man in the Universe.
The military power was divided,
between Marshal Oberstein and Mittermeier.
Although the New Territories is a special area,
Reuentahl's military power
is the greatest among...
the ministers of the Empire.
How will this great power and authority
develop into?
Even Reuentahl is unaware...
at this stage.
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