What do you think?
Isn't it a big ship?
It's called the Ostrant.
It's the latest exploration ship made based on Mr. Jan Colbert's design.
Miss Zerbst became the investor in my research.
In other words, it's the fruit of our love!
In any case, we've been away on a test flight these past few days.
But last night, we got pushed off course by wind and happened to be flying around here.
Then we saw you fighting.
It really surprised us.
It surprised me, too.
I mean, I saw you... And heard your voice...
I thought I was dreaming.
Me, too.
Since I honestly thought you...
It turns out Tabitha cast a spell to stop one's heart temporarily to make one appear dead.
I took him out of the coffin as soon as she told me later.
After that, I had him stay at my house in Germania.
Why did you keep it a secret? Why couldn't you have told us?!
I'm sorry about that.
I meant to, but never found the right time to.
I'm sorry for making you worry.
No... I'm glad to know that you are well.
Welcome back, Mr. Colbert.
Are you sure you don't need to tell the others you fought that girl from Galia the other day?
Yeah, I should, but... I can't make sense of things yet.
Why did Tabitha do that?
He has that look again.
He's been like that since this morning.
That pervert!
I can't.
If I forgive him for that so easily, my dignity as his master will fade!
Saito!
What, Louise?
About last night.
What are you talking about?
Don't act dumb!
The incident with the Princess.
Oh, that.
"Oh that"?!
Well, we already talked about it last night.
Yes, I remember.
"Just how things turned out", right?
Yeah, that's right.
If you think about it, that's not an explanation at all.
Give me a clearer story.
I-I'm a little forgetful these days...
Who do you think the master is?!
Tell me what exactly happened to bring that situation about!
I-It hurts.
Hey, Saito.
I'm gathering the Order of Undine Knights.
Y-Yeah!
H-Hey, Saito!
We'll talk about it later.
Tell the whole story she says...
But I really can't, can I?
Miss Valliere.
What?
I haven't heard the result from you yet.
What result?
Whether or not Saito-san found you at the ball last night or not.
Judging from your reaction, he didn't, did he?
Th-There was an emergency yesterday.
Making excuses is what sore losers do.
Praise the Queen!
Your Highness!
Praise our Highness!
Your Highness!
It's Queen Henrietta!
She's beautiful no matter when I see her.
Y-Yeah.
It really is a magnificent ship.
It will be spoken of everywhere in the Halcheginia.
It's my honor, Your Highness.
I heard you repelled the gargoyles that appeared near the academy last night with this ship, as well.
You have my gratitude from the bottom of my heart.
Rather than me, Saito-kun here deserves your thanks.
Saito Chevalier de Hiraga-dono.
I give you my gratitude, as well.
Well, I am your knight, so...
What is this about? Why is there a strange atmosphere between them?
Miss Valliere?
That dog... That dog... That dog...
What are you thinking? It's impossible.
The Dog and the Queen? How ridiculous. God damn it.
Saito-san and the Queen were h-h-h-hugging?
Shh! Not so loud!
I can't believe it.
With the Queen as a rival, there won't be any chance of winning.
Don't talk like you had a chance before now.
But, I mean, it's the Queen!
She can do whatever she wants!
I bet she'll eventually make Saito-san work at the castle.
And when night falls...
What do you mean, "when night falls"?
I can't say that!
You've gone that far, so out with it!
Then let me put it this way.
In chapter two of the book, The Glorious Day of Countess Butterfly, there's a scene that goes like this.
A noble aristocrat invites a knight to her bedroom and says,
"My knight. Serve me the way you wish."
"Give me a delusional, sensational joy."
Wait! The Princess would never say that!
"That's right! Now... come..."
"Right into my breasts!"
"Yes! There! Right there!"
U-Um...
Th-That was this stupid maid putting on an act!
Is something on your mind?
Mr. Colbert.
Saito-kun. Do you know the etymology of the name of the ship?
No.
Ostrant.
In other words, the East.
I named it hoping to go to the far East area with you.
The reason I was able to make this ship is you.
Oh please.
There are many things I want to show you.
Would you come with me?
Yes.
Princess?!
Why did I...
Your Highness.
The return carriage is ready.
I'm the queen.
I must return to my duties.
But...
Is there a problem, Your Highness?
Just a little...
I wish to remain here for a little while longer.
I see. Such a thing happened between Saito-san and the Queen.
You don't seem to be too shocked.
I am, but I think there has to be some set of circumstances behind it.
O-O-O-Of course I think so, too!
But because Saito won't say it clearly...
Louise-san.
Please use this if you wish.
What is it?
It's a magic item called Last Night Orb.
Last Night Orb?! I've heard about them!
Why do you know about them?
They're really popular amongst the wives in the city.
They're disposable, so the stock keeps running out.
Where did you get a hold of one?
Beatrice-san gave it to me to settle things between us.
What can we do with this?
If you look at a person through this, you can see what that person was doing last night.
I hear wives use them to check if their husbands are cheating on them or not.
I-Is that so? But I don't need to use something like this.
I believe Saito-san, too.
But if this makes you feel better...
If I use this, will this sense of anxiety go away?
But...
Then I'll use it.
Huh?
You don't need it, right, Miss Valliere?
I never said that!
Of course I'll use it!
He's my familiar!
Those propellers provide three times the propulsion as before and allow for long-range flying.
Really?
I made it based on your Dragon's Plumage. It uses coal as fuel.
The steam pressure from the boiling of water with the coal's heat moves the propellers.
I decided to call it the water vapor engine.
What's wrong, Saito-kun?
Well...
You'll see Mr. Colbert's last night!
I know! It's pretty hard to aim.
What are they doing?
Could that be...
Partner, run!
Now!
Okay.
Excuse me, Mr. Colbert!
O-Okay.
He ran!
It's suspicious.
Let's go!
Wh-Why do I have to run?
What she had in her hand is a scary item that strips everything from a male.
Strip? Why?
Just keep running!
Wait, Saito!
Saito-san!
What is this about?
The usual, I say.
You won't get away, you mutt!
Saito! Quit your futile resistance!
We'll split up!
Then I'll go this way.
U-Um, what about me?
This is the water vapor engine?
It's amazing how he made this just from looking at the Zero.
It brings back memories. There were a lot of these in my world.
Saito-san!
T-Tifa?
I-I'm sorry.
W-What is this about?
It's for Louise-san's sake.
No, you can't, Tifa.
Here's Saito-san.
Surrender, Saito.
Stop! Stop it!
Stay still!
Gotta go.
Saito!
So this is where you were.
Hi, Miss Zerbst.
I was tuning things for the next flight.
Jan.
How many times do I have to say it?
Call me Kirke.
But I'm a teacher.
It doesn't matter when there's love.
S-Stop it, Miss-
My dear Jan...
S-S-
Oh.
S-Saito-kun!
No, you see! Th-This is-
I'm sorry to interrupt you!
Sa-i-to!
Thank you for all the trouble, Dog.
Stop it.
You won't run away anymore.
Last Night Orb.
Show me what Saito was doing last night.
What?
What's this?
Why is Tabitha being shown?
Was Tabitha involved in what happened last night?
Saito! Tell me!
You're right. Tabitha got in my way when I tried to save you.
But it wasn't of Tabitha's own will.
Sheffield was ordering her to.
She called Tabitha a faithful watchdog or something like that.
It's getting more confusing.
Why is Tabitha listening to that woman?
I think I know.
It might be related to that.
Wait there.
I'll be back soon.
Tabitha isn't an ordinary aristocrat.
She's a member of Galia's royal family.
Her father was the younger brother of the current King.
Her father was killed during the fight over the throne.
Tabitha was also targeted and had her food poisoned,
but her mother took the poison meant for her.
Ever since, her mother's been ill, mentally, and has been in hiding within a room.
After that the Galia Kingdom named Tabitha a chevalier and gave her seemingly impossible missions.
Impossible missions?
Like monster slaying, dangerous scouting, and others.
We once fought you guys at the Lagdorian Lake, remember?
That was one of those.
Then yesterday's thing, as well?
I wager it was an order from the Galia Kingdom.
I can't forgive them!
Hey Louise. Let's go to Galia right now and-
Wait. I'm here, fine, so Tabitha failed her mission, right?
What will happen to Tabitha?
Even I don't know that.
But, there's always the chance she'll get...
Where did you take her?
Where did you take Mother?
Oh, the woman the Galia Military arrested this morning.
I don't know where they took her.
I'm Vitartial from Neftes.
Nice to meet you.
An elf.
Yes.
We elves do not relish needless fights.
So I ask you to comply and come with me.
To the King of Galia, Joseph.
I need to take you there.
Nature magic...
I do not prefer that name.
Call it the power of spirits.
The ones who tried to take Louise away were from the Galia Kingdom?!
Otherwise, there's no way Tabitha would attack me.
But why?
Sheffield said she wants my abilities as a void mage.
Please let me go to Galia, Your Highness!
Saito.
I can't forgive them for trying to kidnap Louise.
And to use Tabitha for that... It's too much.
I'll march in and make sure they can't do that again.
You can't do that!
Why not?!
I'll knock them all out and-
You mustn't do such a dangerous thing.
Please leave this to me.
But...
We first need to gather evidence.
If it is Galia's doing, then I will use this Kingdom's forces...
...to protect you all.
Promise me you won't do anything rash.
Yes.
Oh dang. We never figured out what happened last night, did we?
I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help.
It's fine now.
I told Saito.
I said I believe Saito.
Sigh...
It's impossible.
But...
Another girl?!
One after another! You pervert dog!
What? Searching for her sister?
Who are you?
Zero no Tsukaima. Princess no Rondo.
Tabitha's Younger Sister.
It's pretty tough for me, too.
I won't forgive you if you look away.