Allison to Lillia ep.11
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The murdering of the chief conductor and a death threat sent to Mr. Terol.
Under these hectic circumstances, Major Stork proposed a plan.
A plan of disconnecting the train and heading for the foot of the mountain with just Mr. Terol and us.
However, it wasn't long until we encountered further danger.
The information was right, as I thought.
What information?
There are people out to assassinate Mr. Terol.
The train's color and artillery is undeniably the Sous-Beil Army, my colleagues.
There are myriads of people who bear a grudge towards Mr. Terol, a military magnate from Roxche.
They're probably observing our next move.
However, they can come closer at any time.
Eventually, even trying to board.
Once armed soldiers like them board,
we don't stand a chance, not knowing their numbers and weapons arsenal.
Right..
Eh?
Stand clear.
Fine liquor sure burns well.
Won't the fire spread this way?
We have to make sure it won't happen.
This way, we can keep them at bay.
How?
Simple! All we have to do is detach the burning car.
Exactly.
How are we going to disconnect this?
It would be impossible while it's in motion.
This is where I come into the picture.
What is that?
This boxy item is the latest in military explosives.
This is a compact time fuse.
Good.
Everyone stand back.
What the-
Oh shit!
They won't be able to do anything for some time.
With this, we can make our escape.
Major Stork, is it customary for people from your country to carry explosives in a briefcase on a trip?
I'm here on security.
I was prepared just in case.
Do you think I'm going to believe that?
I would be happy if you did.
As long as nothing else happens, we'll be all right.
You said the same thing before.
Say, Major Stork.
Is that a railroad on the other side of the valley?
Huh? Yes, it is.
Why do you ask?
Because a tank is driving on it.
What is that?
Like I said, isn't it a tank?
But, it's driving on railroad tracks.
Isn't it that kind of tank?
As the young lady says, that is a tank.
An armored train, to be precise.
Armored train?
A special armored personal carrier, designed to run on railroad tracks.
It's a high-performance versatile armored car, which was recently completed.
What is a thing like that doing here?
I wonder why.
Let's find out by radio.
This is Major Stork of the Royal Army, currently aboard the Transcontinental Express.
Whom am I talking to?
MP?
What's an MP?
Why are the military police...
Due to eventful circumstances, we are now proceeding towards the base of the mountain on a disconnected train.
You're taking action to prevent an assassination attempt on a passenger in the royal car?
I see.
Yes, the passengers are unhurt.
I request a security escort from here on.
Affirmative.
We are to stop before we reach the steel bridge, correct?
Very well. I appreciate it.
If that armored train is going to protect us, won't we be safe?
No, I must ask you to perform one more job.
What do you want us to do?
We are going to attack that armored vehicle.
Huh?
Major Stork, are you out of your mind?
Attacking an MP vehicle?
I am perfectly sane.
You've taken me by surprise.
Major Ker, Queen-to-be Francesca, and you two.
If you don't want to die, trust me.
Are you threatening us?
No, that is not so.
I am merely warning, or rather, cautioning you.
I do not wish for your deaths.
What are we to do?
Wil, don't play into the Major's hands.
Of course it's not that I necessarily trust him.
But, I think we should hear him out.
We're going to immobilize the armored car.
Just before we converge at the bridge.
Under what rationale?
I can't tell you now.
However, our lives are in jeopardy unless we do so.
You're telling me that wasn't the case until now, while pointing a gun at us?
You're not making any sense.
It's a do-or-die situation.
"Although I can't tell you why, trust me", huh?
Exactly. We're out of time.
If we do as you say, we can avert a crisis, correct?
If you can keep your word, we'll believe you.
I promise.
Thank you. Then, let's put that vehicle out of commission.
That's easy for you to say, but how?
We'll shoot it.
With handguns?
No.
We're going to borrow Mr. Terol's belongings.
All of this belongs to Mr. Terol?
Is he thinking of opening a store at Sous-Beil?
Major Ker, put this and that on a cart and transport it.
You're taking it rather easy, considering that you started this.
I must go and warn Mr. Terol.
I am really sorry.
What is it?
Somehow, an armored train has appeared with the intent of arresting us.
W-What did you say?
You're up against an infantry mobility vehicle, which is carrying military police.
At this rate, we'll all be caught.
Stork, what are you going to do?
What am I going to do? Fight them, of course.
W-We're up against military police, you know!
The regiment I serve with, will subsequently cover up the incident.
That's encouraging to hear.
So, what are we going to do?
I would like to borrow your luggage.
Luggage?
D-Don't tell me you're going to use that!
Have you lost your mind?
In that case, do you want to get caught and face trial in both Roxche and Sous-Beil?
You're going to live the rest of your life in disgrace.
That goes for both you and me.
What is this?
It's a gun, what else?
The Roxche Army's state-of-the-art, anti-tank rifle.
Anti-tank rifle?
Yes. Although it's ineffective against modern tanks,
it'll destroy armored cars with ease.
For your information, it's a 20 mm caliber gun.
Is it okay for humans to fire this?
It was designed for that.
Then again, I've never fired one myself, so I wouldn't know.
However, if we can stop the car dead in its tracks, we'll win.
That is, if we manage to hit it.
Who's going to fire it, Major Stork?
You are, Colonel Ker.
I will be the navigator.
I'm not good at shooting.
But, who else is there besides you?
You?
I'll do it.
If it's to protect everyone.
Here's your headgear.
You'll need it, as the force from the recoil is powerful.
Wil, I'm sorry for making you go through this.
I'll be alright.
I'm sorry. But, you can do it easily.
Just relax.
Although the responsibility is great, don't worry about missing.
Can you hear me?
There's something wrong with the locomotive, so I would like to make an emergency stop and investigate.
Yes, please keep an eye on us.
Are you ready?
Show me your skills, Wil.
Okay.
The rest of you take cover.
I wanted to watch from here.
It's too dangerous!
What are you going to do if they fire back?
Then, what about Wil and you?
What is it?
War is a man's job, young lady.
What are you talking about? You're not answering my question!
Let's go, Allison.
Let's leave things to Wil and the Major, and move to the next car.
If you don't get a clean hit on the first try, they're going to retaliate immediately.
I understand.
I heard from the young lady, that you were a medalist at a renowned shooting contest.
You can't judge people by their looks, huh.
By the way, that was a compliment.
I heard that you're a childhood friend of hers.
Eh?
Yes, ever since I was eight.
You were at Mrs. Moot's place, correct?
Did Allison tell you that as well?
Y-Yes.
Did you also hear that Allison's father, Major Oscar Whittington, was killed by his own man?
He was shot in the head by his subordinate.
What a horrible story.
Major Stork, what is your real duty?
Do you want to know?
Very much.
The arrest of Mr. Terol.
Arrest?
Yes. In order to arrest Mr. Terol, I am keeping an eye on him, pretending to be his bodyguard.
That is my real duty.
Based on two counts of smuggling firearms and attempting to overthrow mankind...
...by inciting a war.
With military and artillery secrets as a bargaining tool...
He's planning to defect to Sous-Beil and betray Roxche.
His plans of restarting the war is a godless sin.
And disgraceful as it may be, the ones who court Mr. Terol...
Are none other than my military comrades, who are opposed to peace.
That's why I want to arrest Mr. Terol, no matter what it takes...
To make him testify everything that needs to be known.
In order to prevent his arrest, they're planning to drop off Mr. Terol and his weapons...
And push the train into the river along with its passengers.
After all, if he were pronounced dead, no one would go after him.
Sacrificing more than forty people just for the sake of one person...
Together with Mr. Terol's arrest...
...I have to stop this plan from succeeding at all costs.
Don't tell me that you're the one responsible for the chief conductor's...
Yes. In order to escape from their attack,
it was necessary to disconnect the train to increase its speed.
Therefore, to make the passengers accept such a plan...
...I created a ruse where an imaginary killer was out to get Mr. Terol.
Consider me a ruthless man.
I am only a dog of the state.
The only thing I hadn't expected, was the fact that they attacked earlier than scheduled.
I'm sorry for bringing upon such events.
So, let's make sure our shot is a success.
Everyone's lives are in your hands.
I cannot allow them to die.
Yes.
Fire on my order.
Roger.
One shot...
Fire!
A hit!
No, it just grazed it.
It's moving away.
Move the train. I can't target it.
Can you target it?
Almost there. Just a little more...
Mr. Hero is creating a diversion and holding their attention.
As I thought, not even a dent.
I'm back.
Welcome back.
What was that loud sound?
Oh, I guess it was somebody's birthday.
One where they were celebrating with an oversized champagne bottle.
I'm glad you're safe.
Now! Fire!
A clean hit. However, they're still moving.
Roger.
The vibration is overwhelming.
Relax. Just as you would hunt a hare.
Got it. I'm pretty good at rabbit hunting.
I-It exploded!
It's probably an anti-tank rifle.
My rifle is quite amazing.
By adequately equipping foot soldiers with it, their combat potential will dramatically increase.
Sir, something is bothering me.
What?
What if Stork is deceiving us?
Very well, go and find out.
However, don't forget that you're here to protect me.
Don't risk your life for anything else.
Yes, sir.
Good job, Wil!
My, you're all sweaty.
It's okay, I'm not a kid anymore.
There! Geez, you should let me do some work.
So, I'm going to play a trick on Mr. Terol.
So the Major's true objective was Mr. Terol's arrest and detainment.
Yes.
But, in exchange for the life of the chief conductor...
I still don't understand.
What?
Why he didn't attack us back then.
Since we could have interfered with the Major's plans.
Put your hands up!
Line up over there.
Shit...
Mr. Hero, you wouldn't be able to survive on the battlefield like that.
If we were in the sky, there's no way I would lose to you.
Unfortunately, we're on the ground.
Take this!
Mr. Benedict!
I'm against finishing off women, but...
It would be a problem for any of you to escape alive.
Farewell, Queen-to-be.
Mr. Benedict!
Put your hands up!
Or else, I'm going to shoot!
Don't screw with me!
Then I'll shoot!
Young lady, you're a bad shot.
Shut up!
It's because I'm not used to this type of gun.
Never mind and just give up!
You have only one round left.
I was thinking of hitting you with the last shot.
Is that so?
Once you miss, I'm going to throw all of you into the river.
You...
What's the matter?
Can't get a steady aim?
Relax.
Grip it firmly.
It's okay, you only need one shot.
Wil...
What the hell is that?
Are you playing games with me?
A little more to the right.
A little more.
Thank you for saving us.
Still, we went through a lot of terrible things.
I think I've had enough of traveling with you, Major Stork.
I'm glad you're safe.
And what about Mr. Terol?
Well, there's no reply from him.
Why would he do something like this...
Did he commit suicide?
The key to this room...
After all the trouble I went through, my mission ended in failure.
How ironic.
Just when I thought I was able to deceive Mr. Terol.
He's the one who had the last laugh.
If the goddess of fate were here...
What if she were here?
There's little doubt that she'd be a bitch.
With the suicide of Mr. Terol, the case was closed.
But, inside my heart, my suspicions towards Major Stork continued.
There is something I have to confirm.
Who in the world are you?
Lilianne, it sure is a beautiful town befitting of the name.
More importantly, hurry up, Wil!
Huh? Allison?
Major Ker and Fi are about to make an important announcement.
Eh, don't tell me it's about...
Hey, wait, Allison!