Galaxy Calender Year 800, New Empire Calender Year 2, 1st Nov
Mittermeier's Fleet Beowulf
Emperor Reinhard and entourage. With the protection
of Wahlen's Fleet, they entered into the Phezzan Corridor.
Mittermeier's Fleet goes to welcome them.
His Majesty wants to talk to the Commander.
You may leave now.
Mittermeier.
Yes.
You should know the reason I made you stay.
Reuentahl is a great admiral.
There's only two people capable to win him.
That is you and me.
So I need you here.
Do you understand?
I know this is very cruel.
Reuentahl and you are life-long good friend.
So this time, I am giving you the right to refuse.
As this order may be...
an insult to you.
Wait a minute, Your Majesty.
I would like to use all my credits in the past.
to beg Your Majesty to...
change your mind.
Change my mind? What is it?
Mittermeier.
I think you're the one unclear of the situation.
Reuentahl is the one who has to...
change his mind, not me!
He betrayed me! I did not betray him!
Excuse me for saying this, Your Majesty...
I think Reuentahl would not betray you.
His loyalty and credits can match any of us here.
Could you give him a chance to speak for himself?
A chance?
Between Lutz's sacrifice in order for me to leave Wassei.
And the rescue by Wahlen, how long has it been?
If Reuentahl thinks he's innocent...
he has plenty of time and...
chance to prove it.
Excuse me, Your Majesty.
When there was rumour about Reuentahl this February...
you still trusted him.
You're not even slightly moved by it.
Then what about the attack on me...
and the death of Lutz?
Do you think I'm willing to wage a war on Reuentahl?
I believe he has much to say.
Though my friendship with him is not close as you and him...
but we are still friends.
If this is the case?
Why didn't he come to clarify himself?
When I was suffering...
what was he doing?
He didn't even write a letter to ask for my forgiveness.
Or pay homage to Lutz's death.
How do you want me to believe he's sincere?
Your Majesty, this is hard to say.
He didn't come maybe because he was...
obstructed by someone on the way.
Who is the someone that you refer to?
You may feel that I am slandering.
Maybe it's Oberstein...
or Lange.
You are saying they obstructed Reuentahl despite my order?
Your Majesty, I beg you...
to dismiss these two people...
to show Reuentahl your intention of peace.
If Your Majesty agrees to this,
I would use my life as a guarantee...
that I'll make Reuentahl kneel down in front of you.
Even he's confused,
I'll make him beg your forgiveness.
I know this is to put the cart before the horse.
But there's no other ways.
Do I have to give in to this extent?
You asked me not to wage war on the betrayer.
And ask me to change my cabinet to persuade him come back.
Who's on the throne?
Me or Reuentahl?
Your Majesty.
Though I'm not on friendly terms with Oberstein.
It's not the reason I ask for their dismissal.
It's just temporary.
You can put him back later.
To make him regain his pride.
But if we miss this chance...
the chance to bring Reuentahl back...
This chance will be lost forever.
We don't argue about your theory.
Will Oberstein agree to this arrangement?
He won't be the only one to take the blame.
I would resign from my post.
In this case, Oberstein would feel better.
What are you saying?
Who can control the Star Fleet...
if you resign?
If that's the arrangement,
I'm losing all my three marshals.
Muller can be in charge of Star Fleet.
And the position of Minister for Military?
I would recommend Kessler or Mecklinger.
Nothing to worry about.
If that's the case.
You're retiring in you thirties? I can't imagine
my top-ranking officers would learn from Yang Wenli?
I will consider your suggestion.
But how do you think about my order?
Do you accept or not?
If you reject,
Yes, Your Majesty, I accept.
When Emperor Reinhard reaches Phezzan.
Reuentahl sent a letter addressed to
The New Reich Government.
It's not addressed to Emperor Reinhard,
but the New Reich Government.
The intention is undoubtfully not simple.
This angered Emperor Reinhard.
He's even angrier with the content of the letter.
Oberstein and Lange took the chance to monopolize the
Government, when His Majesty is sick.
They dismissed their enemies...
without reporting to the Emperor.
I, Reuentahl, cannot tolerate this.
If necessary, I would use power to get rid of them.
When did I let them monopolize the Government?
Even he's true about this,
Did he realize that...
he's only the Governor of the new land.
What authority does he has to interfere in these affairs?
To give reasons for his betrayal,
did he have to belittle me to this extent?
To Reuentahl,
if Reinhard made no mistakes in governing,
he has to impeach the villains under him.
But Reinhard hates to be told...
what to do.
It's natural for him to feel angry...
as his ego is severely wounded.
Contact Wahlen and Wittenfeld.
Put them in charge of the mission.
We need to strengthen the wings.
Yes, what about Muller?
Because he's still recovering from his injury...
and I need him to stay with His Majesty.
If I lose,
he can be the last defense.
He must stay.
So he will not get to perform,
because you will not lose.
I would like to lose to him this time.
Sir!
Listen to me. Reuentahl is proud.
Even if I give my best,
I may not be able to beat him.
But I don't think so.
It's your freedom to think that way.
But I'm not a match to Reuentahl.
Sir, is this because...
No! I'm not a match to him!
I'm simply a soldier.
He's not only this...
He is...
Even you are not being modest,
anyway you still have to fight.
Otherwise His Majesty has to go into the fight.
I'll not make His Majesty dirty his hands
Bayerlein understands what's not spoken.
If Emperor Reinhard...
really has to fight against Reuentahl,
his hands will be dirtied by the blood of the betrayers.
This will cast a shadow over the...
perfect image of His Majesty, Emperor Reinhard
who is idolised by the soldiers.
Comparing with him not bring able to beat Yang,
this is more likely to break the trust between Emperor and the army.
Mittermeier tries his best to control his personal feelings.
He is determined to prevent this situation.
Even if both Reuentahl and I fall,
Reich Empire will remain intact.
But if the Emperor falls,
the peace that is hard to come by,
The efforts will be damaged.
If I can't beat him, I will not lose.
Sir, this can't be done!
If Both Reuentahl and you fall,
Oberstein will be more imperious.
He can do whatever he wants.
Nobody can stop him then.
What?
If both Reuentahl and I disappear,
there's only one marshal left,
maybe he will also retire. Because he believes
that a country doesn't need two powerful persons.
Sir, you are joking...
Ok. Let's not talk about these.
Notify Wahlen and Wittenfeld.
Yes, Sir!
Even if I let Oberstein go,
there's another person...
whom I will never forgive.
I must clear this villain away for His Majesty.
Reuentahl finally gave himself away.
Yes. You must have known about...
this long before it happened.
But he has betrayed the Emperor and...
offended him to such an extent,
So I have come forward...
to report to you Reuentahl's intention of betrayal.
Reporting,
even if the Emperor did not believe this before.
He should believe it now.
It proves the wideness of my judgment.
Lange.
Yes, Sir!
Concerning the tragedy at the new land
I may go to Reuentahl as a representative.
Maybe...
if this is the case, it's tough on you.
It may be even dangerous.
You don't need to sympathize me.
Because you will go with me.
What? But...
Get prepared to depart any time.
I'm prepared.
If I go to Reuentahl,
he'll kill me immediately.
I don't know why he hates me so much.
I don't think they hate you more.
But I belong to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
I must get permission from the Minister.
I cannot make this decision.
I think I should talk to the Minister.
Excuse me.
What a joke!
I don't care if Oberstein gets killed.
One less obstacle on my way up.
I'm so happy about it.
If both Reuentahl and Oberstein disappear, it would be perfect!
But I don't want to get involved.
No matter what,
I'm not going to see Reuentahl.
Marshal Mittermeier!
The popular Second Minister.
I can't imagine that you know me.
I'm so honoured. If you are looking for
the Minister of Military, he's in his office.
I'm looking for you, Second Minister.
Or shall I call you Chief of National Security?
Which one's better?
Never mind the title, from now on,
There isn't a need to bother with that.
Listen to me!
Stand there! Until I walk over!
He... Help!
Kessler!
No, Marshal Mittermeier, don't!
Second Minister Lange is His Majesty's subject.
Marshal Mittermeier!
Though you have unmatchable credits,
but if you fight due to personal reasons here,
it's my duty to stop you.
Are you aware of the law?
Personal reasons?
I'm so surprised by your words!
If you think it's for personal reasons,
it's ok. Lange is a black sheep in disguise.
If I let him go,
I can't go for battle in peace.
Let me explain...
Lange can only be punished by the law.
If not, the foundation upon which our...
Empire relied on, will be destroyed.
You are the most important officer,
and the most important admiral.
You do understand this, don't you?
Your opinion is very impressing.
But to deal with this villain,
the law is often unimportant, isn't it?
I don't care if I get punished!
Let me punish this villain first!
Calm down, Marshal Mittermeier!
It's so unlike of you.
If anything happen to you, who will...
defend the honour of 'The Flag of the Golden Lion'?
You are called Gale Wolf.
Do you want to abandon the duty to...
defend the country for personal reasons?
His Majesty is a wise leader.
If Second Minister Lange is guilty,
he'll be punished by the law and the...
power of the Empire.
So, Marshal,
could you believe in me?
Leave this behind and go for your duty.
Ok, I'll leave this to you.
I'm sorry to make you witness this.
I'll pay the price for creating the chaos.
Thank you! You saved my life!
But about the crime of the Marshal...
Miss Mariendorf!
Welcome back, Your Majesty!
I'm so happy to see you back safely!
Sorry to make you worry about me.
Lutz's dead...
How many people have sacrificed their lives for me?
Three years ago, I feel nobody's...
death will ever bring me sorrow.
But only in this year,
there's Fahrenheit, Steinmetz and Lutz.
If this is the punishment for my stupidity, it's too harsh.
The lives of the Marshals are not used to punish your Majesty.
I believe they don't resent you when they die.
Stop blaming yourself,
please...
I understand this.
How are you?
Thank you, I'm fine.
I believe you've heard about the
Ietter addressed to the Government of the Empire?
Yes.
Hilda can understand Reuentahl's determination...
to get rid of Oberstein and Lange.
Because this idea is echoed by the majority of the Cabinet.
This is necessary for politics and military strategy.
But this act has inflicted a deep wound on Reinhard's ego.
This worsens the situation to this extent.
Hilda understands this.
In his letter, Reuentahl pointed out that...
the Emperor is often sick.
This deeply angers the young Emperor.
At the Battle of Vermillion,
Hilda's uneasy feeling evolved after...
she asked Mittermeier and Reuentahl to...
attack Heinessen,
it is proven to be true.
Excuse me, Your Majesty.
Along Military Minister Oberstein,
Second Officer Lange...
has committed more crimes than his credits...
to the country and to Your Majesty.
A lot of people resents him.
I believe Your Majesty knows this.
You don't need to remind me.
I'm aware that he's a villain.
But he'll not be able to inflict a...
severe wound on the country.
If we can't tolerate this small damage,
we are too narrow-minded.
But we have plenty of talented people...
to replace him.
If we dismiss him,
we have one less to wage war on Reuentahl.
And the officers will be satisfied.
But, he didn't commit any crime.
How do I dismiss him just because the majority resents him?
No, Your Majesty.
I have proof for his crime.
Have a look at this report.
The acting Governor of Phezzan, Baldic
died in prison after being arrested,
as the conspirator in the assassination of Silverberche.
He was wronged by Lange.
Did you order the investigation?
No.
This is instructed by the late Marshal Lutz.
He's afraid that Lange will harm the country.
So he instructs...
Kessler to carry out the investigation.
It's Lutz... I see.
Lutz never abandoned me.
Not only that,
he even sacrificed his life for me.
I'm so stupid!
In order to protect the villains,
I made the loyal officers suffer from uneasiness and disappointment.
Maybe it's to late for Reuentahl.
From now on, I'll carry out proper
procedures to repay the loyalty of Lutz.
Is it right, Mariendorf?
Incredible? Just in one night...
But there's no other possibility.
Mariendorf is not sure of what to do.
She finally decides not to tell
Reinhard about this.
I can't come home for a while.
Wolfgang, darling.
I respect Marshal Reuentahl because
he's your best friend.
But if you choose to make him your enemy,
I will hate him too unconditionally.
Wolfgang, come back safe and sound.
If you come back safely,
to make you happy,
I'll cook your favorite Pork Soup and
Cheese Steamboat everyday.
I don't want to put on weight.
Once a week would be fine.
Ok, don't worry.
There may not be a war.
It's not certain now.
Sire has already arrested Second Minister Lange.
So I think Reuentahl should have stroked himself down!
So,
if you want to pray, you'd pray that
this dissension can end without using force. Understand?
You'd pray in this way, Erwin!
Galaxy Calender Year 800, New Empire Calender Year 2, 14th Nov
Lots of Wofocenta marshals are in the Phezzan Corridor!
The ships led by the Star Fleet
in all is 42770!
There're 4608900 soldiers in the army!
The first-degree generals commanded by marshal
are Betenfe and Wahlen!
Rebellion is a Hero's Privilege