New Capital Phezzan, the conqueror of revolutionize, or better known
as the dedicated revolutionist, Reinhard von Lohengramm
nearly changed all the terrible principles of Goldenbaum Dynasty.
But there is still a legend that cannot be changed.
It is the legend of the assassination of the Emperor.
This event took place on 29th August of this year,
according to Historians. That day,
Emperor Reinhard attended the completion ceremony of the graves
erected for the soldiers who died on the battlefields.
The Reinhard then,
suffered frequently from burning fevers.
But once off the bed, he showed no signs of any illness.
He could still devote himself in his work.
Long life to the Emperor, long life to the Emperor...
You look like you've recovered. Good.
Long life to the Emperor, long life to the Emperor...
Blondie!
How dare you.
Looks like you're also the devotee of the Planet Earth!
I am no devotee!
Have you forgotten about the Westerland event?
Seems like you have forgotten cleanly about the tragedy
three years ago! Westerland event...
What Emperor! What wise ruler! Your power was
formed on the foundation of bloodshed and deceptions.
My wife and kids...
were burnt to death at Westerland
because of your bitter rivalry
with Braunschweig!
Come on, kill me quick!
Kill me the same way you and Sir Braunschweig schemed to kill
the two million innocent peasants!
Burn me the same way you did those
innocent children and infants who
commit no crimes!
Those alive have been
blinded by your resplendence
and have forgotten about the incident of Westerland event.
However, the dead will never forget
how they went burnt to death alive!
Forever!
You should not put the blame on His Majesty for this matter.
I was the one who instigated His
Majesty to launch an attack on Westerland event.
You should not kill His Majesty.
I am your enemy.
If you had less stumbling blocks in your way, your assassination
may have been successful!
The bloodshed at Westerland event landed...
Braunschweig in total despair.
Not only did he lose his faith,
the nobles also collapse from the internal department.
This brought forward the end of the
internal chaos by a minimum of three months.
If the chaos had remained in place for another three months,
the death toll would definitely increase beyond a million.
Thank goodness the true
colours of the nobles
was revealed in the Westerland event.
before the tragedy occurred.
Even if it is so, it doesn't mean we can
take the lives of non-fighters freely!
You reign holders are forever like this! Frankly,
some lives must be sacrificed to save the larger population.
You justify yourself by such an excuse,
but are any of those sacrificed
your kinds? Your parents? Or your siblings?
Let me tell you, none at all!
The murderer Reinhard,
The mass murderer Reinhard,
your throne sits on a sea of blood!
Sir Braunschweig atoned for his sins to Death with his defeat.
But you are still alive.
You will pay for your evil deeds some day!
The Galaxy is full of men who are more capable than me.
In the near future, you will understand
why it is better to die in my hands.
Bring him to the War Ministry.
I shall question him myself later.
Bring him there quickly!
Go.
You stupid blonde murderer!
The day for your retribution will come.
Mark my words.
Kessler,
what judgment will this man get accordingly to the laws?
He planned to kill the Emperor.
Although he failed, he still faces the death sentence.
Huh? What? Isn't this the laws of Goldenbaum Dynasty?
Yes it is.
But, the laws of the Lohengramm Dynasty
have not been finalized as with regards to this issue.
Therefore, we shall have to adopt the old laws temporarily...
Your Majesty.
If you wish to save the reputation of this man,
you should still sentence him to death.
Please give orders to shoot him now.
No, we cannot put him to death.
Even if you were to spare him, he might decline.
This way, the Empire's influence will suffer a double impact.
Your Majesty.
As with regards to this matter,
your humble servant thinks likewise.
Let's not put him to death.
Give him an opportunity to take his own life and die an honorable
death. Your Majesty, what do you think?
No, no!
No more killings of the people of Westerland.
Listen up!
You cannot put him to death!
We shall decide on the rest later.
What on earth...
That Emperor actually left in despair...
The nobles have indeed done some things they shouldn't have done.
But Master Reinhard, you didn't do what you should as well.
What do you have to do something to demean yourself?
Sir Reinhard, please treasure the Universe in your hands.
So it's you, Miss Mariendorf...
That man is right.
I am a murderer. And a despicable and cowardly one.
Your Majesty.
I would've been able to stop it if I'd wanted to.
But I didn't do it.
It is Sir Braunschweig himself
who committed those insidious crimes.
But think about it.
I actually made use of his evil crimes to my advantage.
I know very clearly that
I am a despicable and cowardly man.
It is a different story for the position of the Emperor.
I am not someone who deserves the popularity from the soldiers.
Your Majesty,
even if you did make some mistakes in the past,
I feel you have already been punished.
I really do think so, from the bottom of my heart.
Besides,
His Majesty used this as a base,
and made revolutionary political and social changes.
There are wrongdoings, but there are also punishments.
What is left is your fruit of labor.
Therefore, please do not think so lowly of yourself.
There are plenty who have benefited from your revolution.
Miss Mariendorf.
Yes, Your Majesty?
I do not wish for you to go.
I hope you can stay.
I cannot face the night alone.
Please, don't leave me alone?
Yes, Your Majesty, I will follow your orders.
At the Mariendorf Mansion.
Miss Hilda,
where were you last night?
I am back.
Hans, you're up early.
Good morning, Father.
Good morning.
Were you with His Majesty last night? Hilda?
Father, l...
I know.
I can roughly guess what is going on.
It's alright even if you do not tell me.
I asked you only to confirm matters.
I'm sorry, Father.
Baron!
Master!
There is a guest at the gates.
discover that it's His Majesty...
His Majesty is still standing at the gates.
He insists on seeing Sire and Missy.
Hilda...
Father, I do not wish to see him...
I believe His Majesty is hear to speak to you about something.
Your Majesty.
Oh, good morning, Baron Mariendorf.
Your humble servant is sorry for not being able to receive you.
Can I help you with anything?
Please do not mention it. I am sorry to disturb you this early.
These flowers...
I would like to present them to Miss Mariendorf.
Please do me the favor.
His Majesty shows much concern. We do not deserve such honour.
Marshal Mittermeier once told me something.
He said that he brought a bouquet of
pretty fresh flowers when he went to propose to his wife.
Oh, I see.
I'd like to do the same.
No, I have to do it. Therefore,
I chose a bouquet of flowers and brought them here specially.
Miss Mariendorf... does she like flowers?
I don't think she'll hate them.
Baron Mariendorf,
I would like to take your daughter as my wife.
Will you give me your blessings?
If... if Miss Mariendorf...
If I do not take responsibility for what I have done,
I'll be no difference from those licentious Emperors of Goldenbaum
Dynasty. But, I do not wish to be of their kind.
Therefore, l...
Your Majesty,
you do not have to feel responsible.
My daughter was a willing party.
She wanted to be with Your Majesty willingly.
She will not use one-night affair as a restrain on His Majesty.
The child is not like that.
But...
Your Majesty, please let this be the last time. I bide you farewell.
Firstly because my daughter has yet to sort out her thinking.
Secondly because I'm afraid His Majesty might do something brash.
When she calms down,
she will be informed of the gift Your Majesty has bestowed.
I will get her to thank you at the main camp.
Your humble servant really does not deserve the honour.
Please leave the matter to me...
and return to the palace.
Alright then.
I shall leave everything in your hands.
I'm sorry to have disturbed you this early in the morning,
in addition to my difficult request. I'm really sorry.
I shall come back another day.
Please forgive me for my impetuousness.
Do send my regards to Miss Mariendorf.
Master.
Everything is just as you expected, Hilda.
His Majesty asked for your hand.
But l...
this is too ridiculous.
Me? Married to His Majesty? It's impossible!
Even though so, Hilda,
who will be crowned the Empress eventually?
Have you thought about it?
17th Century AD Rumours has it that
a young king in a small country of the Northern Stars
ascended the throne at the age of 15.
And he repeatedly defeated the army of the neighboring countries.
He is a renowned master in strategies.
He died in his 30s. But until then,
he had no luck in his sexual life.
When a man is versed in something,
he is usually weak in another.
I can see Emperor Reinhard is like that.
But, as a ruler, as long as he is not
skilled in the wrong areas, he'll be fine.
But I know clearly that His Majesty does not love me.
I can still tell matters of such level.
The reason for His Majesty's proposal,
is due to his sense of responsibility.
He does not love me, Father.
Maybe so...
But, what are you going to do, Hilda?
I...
Leave behind your stubbornness and sense of responsibility.
Don't tell me you are not in love with His Majesty?
I don't know either...
I respect him a great deal.
But, that feeling, is not like love.
I have no confidence at all.
My goodness! Seems like it's not only His Majesty.
Even you, my daughter. I wish you both can think
Iess with your head, and more with your heart.
It doesn't have to be that all the time.
You have no need to decide hastily.
I think you should not report for work.
Spend some time to think about matters.
Were those two alright last night...
Hilda,
to me, you are an extremely capable daughter.
Although all these talk is useless,
but if you were to spend the rest of your life with a common man,
one who is less ambitious,
I can live the rest of my life in peace.
Master.
It's time for you to go to work.
Oh, get ready then.
My days as a subject of court
is probably numbered.
Kircheis, died before he could get married.
He sacrificed himself to save me.
But,
I sacrificed Kircheis and lived alone.
I'm even thinking of marriage now...
Is this even allowed?
Even if those alive permit,
will the death?
But, if I do not take responsibility
for Miss Mariendorf, then l...
Your Majesty, Kessler seeks an audience.
Ask him in.
Your Majesty.
The rebel yesterday,
committed suicide in prison.
You didn't force it on him, did you?
No.
There was no hint of deception in Kessler's tone.
But he didn't try his best to stop the prisoner from suicide
either. This is because Kessler knows that
even if he released the prisoner,
he would have no alternatives except to take his own life.
Reinhard understands it clearly as well.
But he could not blame Kessler,
because the fault lies with Reinhard's indecisiveness.
Bury him secretly, but grandly.
Yes.
It would be great
if Miss Mariendorf was around at a time like that...
True. What Reinhard needs from Hilda...
is the role of an adviser.
This is probably something not within the public expectations, but
rather what Reinhard himself feels he needs due to his immaturity.
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