In summary, in the system of knowledge that Aristotle completed...
...chaos was considered nothing but the absence of order.
When he left the Academy, Plato lamented that...
...it was as if a colt had kicked its mother and run away from her.
And it was at this moment...
...when the tragedy of over two millennia began.
Offer a sacrifice.
Mother!
Alexander, you will destroy the world.
Hey, old man! How much farther to Babylon?
We've been dragging along eight hours.
Well, it should start to come in sight soon.
You said so not too long ago.
What l mean is, have patience a little longer, sir.
Hey, you, slave trader!
Make them go a little faster.
Sure. Leave it to me.
Hey, all of you! Pull harder!
It has gone to Ptolemy's head.
What sizzling heat! The heat in Greece is nothing compared to this.
Yes. l want to finish business and return to Athens soon.
You will be able to do so in a little while, sirs. There!
Awesome! What a gigantic city!
Amazing, isn't it? This is the most magnificent city in the world, Babylon.
l had no idea we were battling against such a great power.
lf we convince them to be on our side...
...we will defeat the Macedonian army as if we were twisting a baby's arm.
Damn it! Haven't you found Alexander yet?
l had every corner of Macedonia searched, but...
Do not worry too much.
He's probably hiding in a polis, fearing his father's displeasure.
That could pose a problem.
A rumor says there is political uncertainty brewing.
Uncertainty?
There's a group seeking alliance with Persia to rebel.
It must be the followers of that instigator, Demosthenes.
I'm having someone look into it.
Besides, l sent my son Philotas to serve the prince.
l told my son to protect the prince...
...even at the cost of his life.
But if that son of yours is missing with the prince, it's hopeless.
lf there is anyone who breaches the alliance...
...we'll simply destroy them once again.
That's not what concerns me. Alexander is like a violent horse.
When let loose in the wild, there's no telling what he will do.
Until he is tamed, it is best he is kept in a stable.
The three secret envoys are waiting in the great hall.
The offerings they brought are gold dust, fabric, 20 slaves and 5 horses.
Athens has long been an enemy.
But now, they are selfishly asking for reconciliation.
What a pity.
The Greeks used to control the Mediterranean.
Now they are being tossed around helplessly in the tides of history.
This must be how it is for a civilization to decline.
Indeed.
Great King, His Majesty, Darius III has entered!
The envoys from Athens, as you requested...
...you were granted an audience by the great king. Raise your faces.
Now we can take a break.
Hey, slave trader, do you want a sip of water?
Where did he go?
Ptolemy, you did a good job pretending to be a slave trader.
Yes, you did, Ptolemy. I'll never forget your whipping.
Philotas, it was painful for me too, to whip my friend...
...even for the sake of deceiving our enemy.
What a gigantic palace! The hallways are just like a maze.
Indeed. I feel silly that l was so impressed with the palace of Pella.
Just like the Athenian envoy said...
...it's scary that we were battling against such a superpower.
Now what do we do, Alexander?
The secret alliance between Athens and Persia might be on its way.
-We need to prevent it at all cost! -Observe first, Cleitus.
A new prospect is the source of power.
To observe wonders creates the desire for the wonders within you.
Wonders? This city is certainly filled with wonders.
How do you like it, Eurydice? This is the room for a new queen.
Father, this is too luxurious for me.
That's nonsense. You are pregnant with the king's child.
Such timidity is unbecoming of the mother of a prince.
We don't know for sure it's a boy.
You, silly! Bear a boy no matter what...
...and the child will become the heir to the throne.
That Prince Alexander...
...even if he returns, there is no place for him anymore.
What is that?
An island floating in the sky!
I've heard of it. That there is a floating garden in Babylon.
A floating garden. It is indeed a wonder.
Hey, you there! What are you doing?
Where did you come from? Who the hell are you?
Are you from Athens?
Enemies!
What shall we do, prince?
Philotas, what would the Persians think if we cause havoc here?
They will think it was a plot by Athens!
Then it would ruin the secret alliance!
lf that's the case...
The ambitions of King Philip will eventually be aimed at your empire.
The enemy for the time being for your state and our state is Macedonia.
So please grant us your alliance.
Your Majesty! Enemies have intruded into the palace.
The intruders are with the Athenian envoys.
Wait! Your Majesty, there must be a misunderstanding!
We would never...
Still be on guard. l hear the enemies have not been captured yet.
You, insolent!
Woman, what is your name?
Roxanne.
I'm borrowing this.
A man with sweet fragrance...
-Have you not caught them yet? -Forgive us, Your Majesty.
You, old woman.
Who is it?
Can't be.... Impossible!
It's been a long time, Aristotle.
My master, Plato! But Plato died a long time ago!
Don't you understand? It's an ''Idea.''
Idea?
What you are seeing is my Idea.
Ridiculous! You still insist on such nonsense?
l do not agree with such a concept as an Idea!
Then tell me, can you explain the existence...
...of my image in front of you using the system of your logic?
The Platohedron!
Uncle?
Platohedron.
Woman, where are you going?
We captured one of the intruders.
Very well. I'll be right there.
A dreadful fellow.
But I have no intention of giving my life for a mere intruder.
It is no use any longer to go after him. Then...
Help! No! Help!
Let me go! I don't want to die!
Help!
Damn! There is absolutely nothing we can do.
We can do nothing. It was his fault he got captured.
-What are you saying? -Let's go.
Alexander!
l said, let's go rescue him.
l doubt the intruders will come rescue him.
Under these circumstances, they can do nothing.
It is no use waiting any longer.
Maybe l miscalculated.
The stables were attacked and the horses were let loose!
Sorry to have kept you waiting, my friend.
Alexander!