Galaxy Year 801 New Empire Year 3
Planet Heinessen
In the recent year and month, the riots on Heinessen
occurred mainly due to...
the shortage of resources.
These resources are scarce
because Marshal Reuentahl, who rebelled in the past year,
used them for military purposes, thus leading to the shortage.
However, the underlying reason was because
somebody meddled with the resource transporting system.
This made matters worse than what it should have been.
Besides, the military storage area was damaged in a bomb blast.
This added on to matters.
Riots and unrest in various areas are breaking out continuously
These resolved under the quick and accurate instructions of Wahlen.
At the same time, he also rationed some military resources
to calm the civilians.
But some unrest still remains unresolved,
and spreads as the days pass.
New Capital Phezzan
Wahlen immediately reports this situation back to Phezzan.
Not long after Emperor Reinhard received this report,
something very serious happened in Phezzan.
Phezzan Transportation Station
Late night of 30 January
The massive volume of transport route data stored at the station
at Phezzan was destroyed overnight.
Reinhard, who was on his honeymoon in the Valley...
heard the news.
What is the transporting station doing?
Don't they know the importance of the transport route data?
I'm afraid...
Your Majesty, although the incident of the transporting
station is serious, no lives were lost.
At the end of last year, the data at the transporting station had
been backed up by the emergency computer at the military village
under the instruction of the Military Minister.
What?
But the capacity of the emergency computer there
is not large enough.
Yes, what you are saying is...
But the Military Minister did give the order.
The transport route data must be backed up at the expense of other
data. I see. So does that mean, Oberstein...
Oberstein should be given credit for this.
Repair the data system of the transporting station immediately.
Investigate this matter thoroughly.
Yes.
Miss Mariendorf, I mean Hilda...
As a controller, I have the duty
to follow through with this mission.
Although I need not lead the troops to war immediately,
you probably have to travel with me in your pregnant state.
Can you forgive me?
Don't worry, do go ahead.
Upon receiving Reinhard's order, Kessler, the Military Commander,
headed the investigation personally.
I think it might be the remnant powers of Phezzan
attempting to obstruct the flow of resources.
Nevertheless,
it is definitely an insider's job.
The criminal must be from the transporting station.
Let's lie that an informant has provided us with information.
Spread the news in the transporting station
to lure the criminal out.
Alright, speak up. Where did this money come from?
The criminal confessed just 5 hours after being arrested.
When the criminal revealed the name of the mastermind,
all the Military members became extremely nervous.
The mastermind was Adrian Rubinsky.
That cad from Phezzan.
I will skin him alive if he falls in my hands.
I shall use his skin on the sole of my boots
so that I may step on him everyday.
Appear before me if you have the guts.
Hold your temper.
Losing your head will not help matters.
I think we should just forgive Lange's crimes,
so that he can concentrate on investigating this matter.
What do you think?
Since he aware of the fact that he was being used by Rubinsky,
he must hate him.
Be it for the sake of credit or revenge,
he will give his very best.
No, this is unreasonable.
To pronounce a person's guilty
by pardoning another person's crime
is against law and justice. Isn't it?
Yes, the Military Commander is right.
I was too careless.
No, I assure you that the soldiers will
definitely put in their best in the investigations.
It's just that
I have been feeling puzzled
about the relation between Rubinsky and the Earth Sect.
They may be in secret collaboration.
Perhaps.
Or they may join forces
to fight the Empire.
The first person in the Empire State to suspect this
is actually Oberstein.
But this man Oberstein
is a total believer in secrecy.
He will not reveal his suspicion to others.
This attitude is unwelcome... Not just now, but also in the future.
But he is different from Lange.
He is the only one, who holds much information.
But he does not keep them for his benefit.
It seems him doesn't trust others.
It doesn't seem like he is out to gain popularity either.
No matter what,
Even till death, Oberstein
was extremely quiet and uncooperative.
He does not defend himself.
Let's not talk about this now.
Let's take the opportunity to attack lserlohn.
Iserlohn is the main obstruction
to the Empire State's overall rule.
Even if Rubinsky harbours any ill intentions,
he has to give in to lserlohn's power.
Let's not talk about Rubinsky right now.
This unrest and lserlohn's existence
are closely related.
This must be it.
Sunflowers grow towards the sun.
The republicans are like sunflowers,
and lserlohn the sun.
Does Your Majesty have any plans
as to lserlohn?
Should we conquer or co-exist with them?
I don't know what His Majesty thinks.
However, His Majesty seems to have a special feeling for lserlohn
We can't just judge from political or military points of view.
The Emperor has completed a policy to remove the corridors
of lserlohn. With regards to lserlohn,
do we seal off its entrances and exits? Or do we leave them to be?
I don't think it matters.
I know. But if we ignore
the unrest, will people begin to disregard orders?
Therefore, I think we should do something.
But violence cannot accomplish anything.
As the Civil Minister pointed out,
it would be meaningless to have a large
territory but you are unable to rest
the rebels and bring peace.
What the Civil Minister said makes sense.
His Majesty may need to lead the troops personally.
This may not be good for his health.
Yes, this is what I worry about.
We should pay more attention to His Majesty's health.
Hence, the discussion of whether to attack lserlohn,
went on to that of His Majesty's health.
As the frequent attacks takes its toll on the soldiers,
the outcome is indefinite.
Until the Emperor returns to head the attack,
the current situation maintains.
Iserlohn Fortress
Meanwhile, lserlohn
was forced to deal with the disturbance everywhere.
The unrest at Heinessen.
If the motive is to revive the Republican Government,
the government of lserlohn should not ignore it.
Ignoring the situation and watch them be killed
will cause the civilians to be disappointed
with the government of lserlohn.
But are we confident enough to go to war?
With the military power of lserlohn,
up against the military of the Empire State.
Are we able to secure the final victory?
What would Yang do if he were still here?
Lohengramm's State army is strong because
the Emperor's personal enemy
is the country's enemy
and also the people's enemy.
They are the same.
At least that is what the army believes.
Lohengramm Reinhard to them,
is one who gives freedom.
Hence, the so-called State army can also be known as
Lohengramm Reinhard's personal army.
They are loyal not to the country
but to the Emperor Reinhard.
Lohengramm Reinhard is one who gives freedom.
This is not a wrong impression.
Compared with Goldenbaum Dynasty State,
this is a certainty.
If we ask people of the State to vote,
it is certain that
the winner will be Lohengramm Reinhard.
This means that
Emperor Reinhard is not only a dominating ruler,
he is also a good manipulator.
But in the eyes of the people,
he can be an extreme democratic.
All right, that's all for today.
Disperse.
Thank you Colonel Poplan.
Why are you so happy?
And laughing so disgustingly?
Poplan let me ask you. Are you nearly 30 years old?
Finally. You are about to be in the same generation as me.
Before my birthday,
I will always be a young man in his twenties.
When is your birthday?
On the 36th of the 15th month.
Nonsense. You are naughty.
Sorry.
Is that girl cheering up?
Yes, after going through so much.
Where has Julian gone?
I think he has escaped.
He doesn't want to be influenced by the black sheep.
Since you, the black sheep has already admitted it, then it
must be true. We are meeting the guys to
go dancing together.
Although we address them as guys, they're but some young soldiers.
Kaitlin, do you want to join us?
I heard many guys are interested in you.
You can have your pick.
I...
It's useless. She will not go.
Kaitlin likes those with brown hair.
One who is like a classic painting.
You're right. I'm such a busybody.
No, I'm not.
You're bad!
Can I sit down?
Please do.
A penny for your thoughts?
The responsibility is really too heavy.
It is hard for me to find a conclusion.
Julian, everyone has agreed that you should be the judge.
It is an unanimous decision.
Starting from today, we'll respect your judgment in all areas.
Those who do not agree have already left, haven't they?
Now you can make your decisions freely.
This is the only way you can repay everyone for their hopes
in you. It's not a duty, it's a right.
What did you say?
Nothing, thank you.
Unknowingly,
Kaitlin has gradually changed Julian's thinking.
He needs to carry out his duties
which rest heavily on his shoulders.
Julian's heart is trying to find a balance between these 2 extremes,
and Kaitlin seems to add something
to his sense of duty.
In the upper levels of the Empire State of the Galaxy,
the calls to fight lserlohn are getting louder.
On lserlohn's side the possibility of fighting the State increases.
Right. Our army is indeed weaker than that of the State's.
but in our territory there is an anti-Empire faction.
If they decide to stand on our side,
then the differences in military power will reduce significantly.
The current chaos everywhere may be our best chance to strike.
The mess up with resources in the territories
will bring about economic confusion.
To the Empire State, this may be a sign of a brewing storm.
But at least Emperor Reinhard
is a much better ruler as compared
to that of the Goldenbaum Dynasty State.
A good Emperor should not let his people go hungry.
The political struggles would be
meaningless if the people die.
The Ministers of Economics must be very troubled right now.
Should this situation spread to the mainland state, then...
You're right. Also...
what if this is not an accident but a long-term ploy of the enemy?
What if it is old Phezzan in control?
It could be possible.
But if it's the ploy of Phezzan,
why did he choose a time like this?
What do you mean?
Phezzan holds no power
to go against the State.
It is probably a guerilla attack on our economy.
This is one of the arts of warfare.
If it is really so,
why did they not use it before Reinhard
became the Emperor?
Why did they not employ this tactic
when the economic war started?
If confusion arises in the army's transportation of resources,
they will not be able to fight for long
no matter how skilled they are.
Thus, Phezzan will be safe. Right?
To Phezzan, everything comes before himself.
The welfare of the Earth Sect is first priority.
If this is really the case,
The Earth Sect must be behind
the chaos and unrest.
Phezzan is trying to take this opportunity to change his fate.
Eventually, he is only helping the Eart Sect
to carry out their evil schemes.
When Commander Yang was alive, he always said
that evil plots will not be able to change what has passed.
There would be no end to the upcoming of evil plans,
but justice will always prevail.
As the pillar of the government,
what advice would you give these young leaders?
Say something, Attemboroug.
Those guys from Heinessen are really troublesome.
If we provoke a war now
and lose it,
it will be a huge blow to the spirit of democracy.
My god! You sound more like someone who prefers women
to battle. I'd prefer Attemboroug words.
It's just that I do not wish to fight a losing battle.
Are you not the same? Don't you like to win?
Especially such wars with it own characteristics.
I wouldn't know. I've never suffered defeat before.
You are getting worse at blowing your own trumpet, Colonel.
Why? You look doubtful.
That is because you sprout nonsense with no sense of guilt.
Thank you for your compliments.
That was not meant to be one...
No, I am actually very envious.
Even if I was extremely ill,
my mind will not sway and perform anything shameful.
That is a result of your age.
How dare you!
I'm serious! If only Murai was here.
Anyway, we have received more than 10 letters
from the territory, seeking reinforcements.
Half are desperate pleads,
begging us not to abandon them.
That's where the problem lies.
Being overly desperate is a problem.
Whatever the matter, don't we have war
war tactics and priority problems of our own?
But the current situation weighs more than a hundred theories.
it would be better to have a glass of water.
A portion of republicans are spreading
their distrust in lserlohn like wildfire.
We need to extinguish this fire
of distrust.
When Reuentahl rebelled last year,
we allowed the State army to pass through the lserlohn corridor,
thus sowing the seeds of distrust.
It made them feel like lserlohn cares only about it's own survival
and that they use the excuse of not wanting to interfere
to ignore the territory's anti-State stance.
Even if that is true, they have no reason to hate us.
We can't do that.
Right, Julian?
Julian feels that is considering things more carefully now,
but he needs to think more thoroughly and in depth.
Is the motive of the military power connected to a political
movement? Should this be carried out now?
How is it possible to win the trust of the Democratic
Republicans in the territory with discouraging them?
Should we gain victory over the State army?
If this is not the right time to start a war,
the democratic republicans will be destroyed
even if lserlohn were to survive.
Will events lead to this outcome?
But once we start to fight with the State army,
will there be grounds for a reasonable negotiation?
After giving the matter thoughts, Julian finally made a decision.
The aim of lserlohn's army is to protect the political troops,
and this must be let known.
Let's go to war with the State army then.
Alright.
We are awaiting movements.
There are changes now. We'll take this chance
to bring about a bigger change. That's a good tactic.
The time is right.
Be it a fruit, a war or a woman,
it is time to mature.
I've been trying to analyse the
qualities of Emperor Reinhard.
I have reached a conclusion.
He enjoys going to war, right?
Jackpot.
But this is only my personal opinion.
It may not be the right one, nor the only one.
But it is the underlying reason for my decision to fight the State.
What do you mean?
You jolly well know that the war will bring much death and
casualties, but yet you are bent on achieving your goals?
Why don't you give up the idea?
Face the music.
Give in to reality.
Your strength alone will not change the situation. Give it up.
This is the kind of survival method people agree with.
With regards to this issue,
Emperor Reinhard's moral value
is considered much more reasonable among the rest.
If it's something worthwhile, it should be guarded with one's life
or snatched back forcefully.
Is that what you mean?
Exactly.
This might be the reason why the human society
is unable to avoid bloodshed.
But doesn't the life of Emperor Reinhard
defy this moral value?
You can say that.
If such an Emperor
is able respect the ideas of republic democracy,
it would be because Commander Yang
has sacrificed for this belief.
If that is the case, we might incur the
Emperor's wrath if we ignore it.
We might even lose the chance to liase
with Emperor Reinhard on equal grounds.
I think there is no objection about going to war.
The question lies with how we should fight it.
I have an idea.
We can lure Wahlen into the corridors of lserlohn.
Alright. Let's listen to the Commander's strategy.
There are signs of instability in lserlohn.
When this news was received,
Wahlen, who is stationed at Heinessen,
was not in the least bit alarmed.
Because lserlohn is itself
a combination of instability and danger.
This is to be expected. However,
the fact that he is not alarmed does not mean he is not unhappy.
Heinessen is already busy with the unrest and riots everywhere.
If lserlohn's troops were to attack,
our military power would be unable to handle the situation.
We'll have to seek reinforcement from the Empire.
Besides, in order to quieten the unrest everywhere,
the problem of the resource shortages must be solved.
Reliance on military power alone will not solve matters.
The only thing we can do now is to request for
a political strategy from the country.
Heinessen reported these matters to the country and led troops
at the same time.
In the borders between Planet Heinessen and lserlohn
Iies a crucial route ambushed by troops.
This serves as a control to the riots in the territory,
as well as to spy on lserlohn and come up with counter strategies.
I really hope all these will end soon so that we can return home.
How have you been? On the other hand,
Emperor Reinhard has received Heinessen's report.
Muller's Flagship 'Parcival'
Eisennach's Flagship
Iserlohn is about to take action.
Go on, if you have the guts.
I want to see how formidable the successor of Yang Wenli is.
Iserlohn's army finally took action.
Merkatz's Flagship 'Hyperion'
Those in the lead include
Commander Willibard Joaquin Merkatz
and his army.
They're like elephants on thin ice.
Excuse me, but are you referring to this war?
This too, but...
I actually meant the existence of lserlohn's Republican Government.
Besides protecting themselves,
they would also needs to protect the democratic republican ideology,
which is as vulnerable as flower petals.
Yes.
Is this appropriate?
If it is Commander Yang, I will let it pass.
But it's me...
It is me who have come to challenge Emperor Reinhard.
That Emperor Reinhard...
Commander Yang once said,
if Emperor Reinhard is the victim,
the originally tragic bloodshed
Will seem to be brilliant.
In addition, he also added that
Emperor Reinhard's grandeur is in the burning.
He burns others and himself. It's a dangerous action.
But this kind of brilliant flame is rare in history.
Commander Yang.
We are ready to attack too.
Galaxy Year 801 New Empire Year 3, 7 February
The army of lserlohn goes to war.
After the death of Commander Yang,
this is the first war led by Julian.
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After the death of Commander Yang,
this is lserlohn army's first war.
The State army senses their intention
as they march towards the mainland of the Empire State.
As the military commander,
can Julian really become the successor of a great revolutionist?
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