A.S.S Presents
gunjou wo matou yamanami wo koete
Over the ultramarine capped mountain
hikuku uneru puropera tanima ni kodama suru
The propeller sound of a low-flying craft echoes through the valley
tanabiku hata ni wa hitotsu no yari
On the swaying flag lies a single spear
ikusen no toki ga sugite mo dareka wo mamoru you
For thousands of years, in order to protect someone
uketsugarete iku
It is something which is passed down
namae mo shiranai ano hito no moto
To the person, whose name i don't know, his place
tsunagu michishirube
The landmark will connect me
kako mo ima wa mirai e kawaru
Where my past will change into the future
TL Note: Axe was calling Travas "Major"(shousa) and not "Shio-san/Schultz-san". Travas' identity is still not revealed to her.
Unexpected Travelers.
Your dancing was great, as expected of Lillia.
Looking forward to the dance party, right?
But Meg, the problem is that I don't have a dance partner.
It's alright, that'll be taken care of somehow.
There are still three weeks to the spring break.
And the party will be held on the thirteenth day of the new school semester.
It'd be alright for sure.
Relax, relax.
Thank you, I'll do my best.
Meg, you should get along with Seron-kun too.
Hey, Lillia.
Do you have any plans for the spring break?
I've nothing yet.
Maybe I'll be going to Ikstova again.
Ikstova, huh?
Ah, that Ikstova boy,
is called Treize, right?
It'd be good if he's a student of this school.
Treize?
Yeah... That's right.
If that's the case, maybe I'll force him to be my dance partner.
Ah, caught a cold?
No, maybe someone is talking about me.
Ah, excuse me. About the spring break...
Then, I'll inform you about the exact details another day. Goodbye.
Here, I found you!
Treize.
Ah... Merielle. You're back?
Is the twenty-years-old thing true?
Huh?
That when you reach the age of twenty, you'll enter the Vezero family,
and get married to Matilda-oneesama.
Ah, about that.
That's right, it's that matter.
Is it true?
Two years ago, when I was fifteen years old.
I promised Mother.
I'll do that if I'm unable to find any suitable person for marriage before the age of twenty.
I can defer this until I turn twenty.
Go immediately.
Go and marry Matilda-oneesama immediately.
She specially came to Ikstova just to see you.
Marry her immediately, and give her happiness.
In the first place, there's no need to wait till you're twenty years old, right?
No one could possibly be willing to be with you for the rest of your life even after knowing of your situation.
We still don't know what will happen, right?
Or do you have someone in your heart already?
Ah, that girl who's called Lillia Schultz?
I'll pray for you.
What?
That things between you and that Lillia-girl shouldn't go to well.
That should be 'curse', if I'm not wrong.
I'll ask you one last question.
Treize, do you really like that girl?
This time, Princess Matilda's
bodyguards called her as "Lady", while heading for Roxche.
Then, let me decide the code name for each of you.
Uno.
Understood.
Izuma.
Understood.
Anne.
Understood.
Ozette.
Understood.
Ed.
Understood.
Just call me "Leader", is that okay?
Um, I have a question.
Where do these codenames come from?
The characters of a book.
Leader is an avid reader, right?
Then, this Izuma must be like me, being the youngest and most handsome, right?
No, it was an old woman who talked too much.
It suits you.
Um, what is it?
A remarkable person like you, actually looking for such a person like me.
Criminal Number 42. I have a job for you.
I reject, I'm not interested.
It's comfortable in the prison. Can you hurry up and let me go back?
I want you to kill someone.
This person.
Oh, this is lovely.
As long as you're willing to accept this job, you can do whatever you want.
So, are you going to accept this job or...
Die here?
There's no other option.
Can you release my handcuffs?
Princess Matilda of Sou Beil came to visit the capital of Roxche.
This is the first time in history a member of the royalty of their country visited our country's capital. The two countries...
It's announced already, huh?
Yeah, though it's claimed to be an official visit.
However, Princess Matilda will come to Ikstova to meet Treize after finishing up the official work.
After which, she'll stop by for a few days and Treize will send the princess to the airport, this will all be a secret.
Will Treize be alright?
It'll depend on his mood.
Speaking of which, Fiona.
Seems like you've bought a new camera again...
How many does that make?
Um... It's not...
That's right, this is bought for Treize.
It'd be better if that child brings a camera along while on a trip.
I see. That means he don't have to return the camera to you after coming back from the trip, right?
Yeah... Um, but... It'd be fine to let me use a little, right, dear?
Okay then, but this is the last time, this buying of toys.
Yes, I understand.
And there's one more thing. I've always been saying this.
Yes?
I love you, Fiona.
Princess Matilda is done with the planned journey.
She'll be returning back to Sou Beil tomorrow.
Yes, yes, I got it.
My spring vacation is about to end soon.
Yes?
Sorry for the wait, Lillia.
Sorry for what wait?
The trip for the spring vacation.
Participating in the Triangle Island's sight-seeing tour at the mouth of the Agnes river?*
Eh, that sounds like fun, but the trip expenses...
No problem.
Why?
We'll be taking the air force's plane, and flying to the east station midway.
Ah, I see.
By now, Your Highness should be taking the train,
and ready to leave for Sou Beil from the capital of Roxche.
Following the publicised itinerary.
Yeah, willing to listen to my stubborn request of visiting Ikstova, I'm grateful to everyone.
Matilda-oneesama, long time no see.
I've always been looking forward to meeting you.
Meriella-san, weren't we living together in Sou Beil a while ago?
Welcome to Ikstova.
There's nothing much to greet you with, please take your time to enjoy.
Thank you, Your Majesty, Benedict-sama.
It's the first time meeting you, you are Treize-san, right?
Yes, nice to meet you.
It's my honour to be able to see you.
Definitely, okay?
I'll definitely visit you, take care.
It was really fun during these few days in Ikstova.
Please say goodbye to Her Majesty and Benedict-san on my behalf.
Merielle-san too, take care of yourself.
Yes... Yes...
It's about time to go, Miss.
Yes.
Treize, you must pull yourself together.
Come to a decision about marriage before the train reaches its final destination.
I'll be counting on you for Oneesama, truly-heroic-san.
I'll protect her with my life, Princess Merielle.
If my brother is too slow, please give him a hard kick in the backside for me.
Kick him as many times it takes, don't hold back.
Please.
If such an opportunity turns up.
But, the one making the final decision is him himself.
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The two of them haven't uttered a single word for a while now, are they alright?
Who knows, bless the Prince with good luck then.
Lillia-chan, how's the ride in the fighter-plane?
It's the best!
Hey, has the tiredness you had last night gone away?
Yeah, I slept soundly.
I see.
the long-distance train destined to Ruolo*. Please board on time.
Karenshi East station, Karenshi East station.
Mother, what's wrong?
Uh, it's nothing.
Well, let's get on.
Ah, this is...
Yeah, you noticed it?
Yes.
Sorry, photographing is prohibited, right?
It's a pity.
The incident eighteen years ago, I heard about it from my father.
Has it been so long already?
Lillia's grandfather is a remarkable person too, right?
Yeah, if it weren't for him, I wonder what would the world be like.
Therefore... You too...
Well... That's right...
Giving up his own happiness, fighting for the peace of everyone in the world.
Am I supposed to be doing it too?
Your Highness.
Yes.
No matter what you do, the one who decides is yourself.
You still have time, there's no need to hurry.
Come in.
Miss, I've placed your clothes on the bed.
Thank you, Anne.
Your Highness, this mission made me feel very honored. I'll never forget it.
My ancestors, the Graz, were once bestowed upon with the glory of serving the royal family.
Thank you for your loyalty to the country.
Those words are too much for me to accept.
After this mission ends, I'm prepared to apply for leave to go back to my home country.
I'll be reporting the glory of being Your Highness's escort to my deceased father.
He's in eternal slumber in the cemetery of the heroes.
Is that so? Your father...
I'm still young then, I feel that I've always been chasing after my father when I grew older.
Father often said "Loyal and devoted to the mission till the end".
I've only understood the heavy responsibility that these words bear now.
Great to see that your Major has some wonderful subordinates.
What is it?
What is happening?
It's not a breakdown, is it?
It's fine as long as it doesn't stop.
The train broke down.
Eh? When will it move again?
I don't know.
I'm really sorry.
I can only ask everyone to give up on boarding this train instead.
What a bad luck.
This can't be helped then.
Can't we take the next train?
That's right.
There is another long-distance train in a few minutes time, right?
I've thought of it too.
But the next train is full.
Full?
Unbelievable, this train has only not more than twenty people.
But you actually said that the next one is full.
It seems there is a organisation of passengers taking it.
The whole train was reserved?
Who exactly are those inside?
Ah, it's this train after all.
What is this? Isn't it totally empty?
It's weird.
The information really states that it's full of passengers.
Train conductor-san, since there's no one, just let us take this train instead.
That's right, that's right.
Well said, Miss.
Um... I'll go and ask.
Ah... Coen train conductor, what is this all about?
Isn't this train supposed to be full?
No, it's full.
But, isn't this empty?
Ah... This is...
The train tickets have been totally bought.
Why is Travas-san...
What do you mean by totally bought?
It's because we have something very important to transport. We can't reveal any further other than this.
It's not very convenient for us to let everyone on board.
No suspicious person found.
Good, continue to remain alert.
Roger.
Yes, I understand.
Leader has something to report.
Yes.
Although it's not the best course of action, taking a most prudent route,
they're allowed to board the train. Please understand.
I understand. Please relay the message to him that "I respect Leader's decisions."
Everyone, sorry for the trouble.
Please board this train instead.
Wait, Mother. What is this all about?
Why is that person here?
If you ask why... I promised him to meet at the final destination after being done with work, but...
never did I thought it was this train.
I'll listen to the detailed explanations later.
Well, we're lucky to be able to board this train.
It's open from the fourth cabin onwards,
but the cabins before that is restricted.
I wonder who exactly those people are.
Who knows, but it's best not to get involved.
You're right.
It's really great that there's no confusion, right?
Don't let your guards down.
Don't let anyone enter here from the pantry.
Anne, come with me.
We'll patrol the entire train with the train conductor.
Yes.
Then, can you explain it to me? Mother.
Um... I actually wanted to tell you after we've reached.
Come in.
I'm Coen the train conductor.
I've come to inspect the tickets for a cabin.
Hello.
Long time no see.
Uh, Leader-san. Do you know these two?
Yeah, I'd never expected to meet them here.
What a coincidence.
No problem.
I've still got work to do, I'll be going now.
What were we saying again?
I understand, fully understand.
You want to have a date with Major Travas at the final destination, right?
Well, it's just as you said.
So that's why you organised this trip.
Well, nevermind. I wanted Mother to enjoy more of your own life too.
Sorry.
It's alright, Mother.
Thank you.
And also, Lillia-chan.
What?
By that look of his, he might be protecting something or someone.
And also the train conductor didn't call his name but addresses him as "Leader-san" instead.
Is he carrying out his mission by hiding his own real name and identity?
Thank goodness I didn't spout out his name.
I wonder if this job is dangerous?
I don't know.
But before reaching the destination, we've to stay here obediently, is that okay?
Roger. I don't want to get into trouble anyway.
I'm thirsty. I'll go buy some tea, what about you, Mother?
I don't need any, thank you.
But you can't go beyond the pantry, okay?
I know already, I definitely won't go.
That's right. Tea. Let's drink some tea.
I'll go to the pantry to make some tea.
Okay then.
Uh?
Welcome.
No one's here?
It's because of those guys in western suits.
They don't seem to want anyone else in the pantry.
So they provided lunch boxes for the passengers.
Why do they have to do it till this extent?
No idea.
Ah!
Why? What are you doing? Why are you here?
Explain, answer. Say something quickly!
Unbearable...
Answer me!
She's late. Didn't she just go to get some tea?
Could she have met someone?
Not just Major Travas, but even Treize is on this train.
I definitely want him to explain clearly to me.
kurai yoru wa yasashii koe de kimi no na wo yobu
In the dark night I gently call out your name
yaoke mae no kaze tsurete itte kono koe wo tooku e
Let the pre-dawn wind send my voice afar
kyou tabi ni deru sagashite ita sekai
Today I'm going out on a journey to the world I've been searching
chizu ni nai basho e namida fuite
To a place not on the map so I wipe my tears
sayonara wo itsudatte mune ni daita mama
The farewell forever embraced in my heart
boku tachi wa arukunda doko e itemo zutto issho sa
We're going to walk together no matter where we are
Why is Treize here?
Why is there a beautiful girl with Treize?
The Great Train Operation
Why do things happen every time I take a train?
Lillia, do you want to be angry or do you want to eat? It's better to choose one first.
What's wrong, Lillia? Could it be that you're poisoned?
This lunch box is delicious.
Ah...