After being attacked for some unknown reason, Treize and I ended up wandering through the forest.
But with the help of the kind Mr. Morceau, who runs a local orphanage, we can return to Lartika via a seaplane.
We'll be joining the orphans on their charity seaplane ride!
I see.
We shall comply with Mr. Morceau's wishes. Please enjoy yourselves.
Thank you very much!
Huh? Sister! Brother!
Why are you two here?
It's you again.
You're Carlo, right?
Wha—
How did you know my name?
I know, that old man must have blown my cover.
You told Mr. Morceau your real name, didn't you?
Good boy!
Yeah well, they were feedin' me, so...
But I haven't changed my policy, "Sister, Brother."
I'm so glad you're all right.
How's the facility?
Well, it's not that bad.
So tell me, why are you two here?
It's a long story.
Yes, a lot has happened.
Mr. Morceau helped us out, and to get back to Lartika, we'll be hitching a ride on this seaplane.
I guess you rich kids also have it tough.
But isn't this cool? Isn't it the coolest thing ever?!
What is?
What do you mean, "what?" I'm talking about the seaplane, what else!
We're really getting a ride in one! It's way more awesome than a full course meal!
I-Is it that good?
Of course!
Can you imagine orphans like us riding a plane? Unbelievable! It's a miracle!
Everybody, it's almost time for takeoff!
All right!
Come on, Sister and Brother, hurry!
Looks like those two will be boarding the seaplane as well.
Yeah.
So big!
Cool!
This is so special!
I get the window seat!
I've never sat on such a gorgeous-looking seat before.
Me neither. Looks like we'll be able to sleep comfortably here.
Isn't this cool?
This is just like a first-class passenger boat or a first-class diesel train!
Not that I've been on any of those...
How long do you think the trip will take?
If we fly a straight course, it'll be about 125 kilometers to our destination, so we'll be there in maybe an hour or so.
I see. If I fall asleep, wake me up, okay.
Roger.
The engine's revving up! Everybody, here we go!
Go!
Repeat transmission, please.
Yes. As stated before, the two were seen boarding the seaplane.
Is there something wrong?
The seaplane, has it—
It took off just now.
Understood.
Thank you for the correspondence.
How did this happen? Honestly!
Major Travas, is there a problem?
Yes, Ax. A big problem.
Listen up, everyone. This is an emergency situation.
The whereabouts of my acquaintance's daughter and her friend, both of whom have been missing since yesterday,
has just been confirmed. They are aboard the seaplane.
Major.
There'll be a slight change of plans.
I'll inform our contact.
It's me. Are you ready?
Of course. I've been ready to fly since I received the order yesterday.
I'd like to request immediate takeoff.
The two are on the seaplane.
Huh? Why are they on it?
I don't know the reason.
Whether they were involved or if they involved themselves...
Let's ask them directly when this is over.
Roger.
I'll fly out now. But the lake is huge; do you have coordinates?
We weren't able to get that information.
Please find them.
That's a pretty high expectation.
I wish you good luck.
All systems green, for now.
Everything's all right, for now.
All is well over here too.
It'll only take a while.
In a little while, we'll all be filthy rich.
Sister's out like a light.
She's tired. Let's let her rest.
Brother, I was just wondering.
What?
Are you her boyfriend?
If Lilia was awake, she'd yell, "Of course not!" and punch—
Me?
Nope, me.
No kidding. So you two've never kissed then?
K— Come on.
Pray she didn't hear that one either.
If she heard it then she'll definitely...?
Punch me.
But I guess that means you two get along well.
What?!
Anyway, she really is pretty.
She has a kind face too.
Yeah, I guess so.
Her hair's all long and silky, and the sun shines through it so pretty and...
It's just... great.
Carlo, can you see what's below us from the window?
Yeah.
Do you see land?
Land?
Nah, it's all water.
But look, it's so pretty.
I've swum the lake before but I've never seen it from above.
That's weird.
Weird?
We should be there by now.
The sun is to the left, which means... Huh?
What's wrong?
Why didn't I notice anything!
Hey, what's going on?
Lilia, wake up.
O-Ow!
What the heck was that?! That hurt!
I told you to wake me up but you could've thought of a better way to do it, you know!
Something just isn't right.
Yeah, the way you woke me up!
No, I meant this seaplane.
Huh?
But it's flying.
It's flying all right. It's flying too much.
We should've reached our destination by now.
It's an alternate route. When we get there, wake me up.
Gently this time.
Lilia!
This seaplane doesn't seem to be flying to Lartika, but in the opposite direction!
The opposite direction?
Hey. What's going on?
We don't know either, but we'll be going to the pilot's cabin to find out.
Don't tell the other kids anything.
Okay.
It's locked.
Lilia, do you have a hairpin?
Move aside.
That's impressive.
I got that from Mama.
She taught me so I could let myself into the house even if I lost my keys.
What are all of you doing?
Sorry.
See you.
Have a nice trip.
Don't move!
Hey, hey, what's that you're pulling out all of a sudden?
Go back to the cabin!
And what if I do?
You know what to do!
Land this seaplane on the water immediately!
I'm just a mechanic, I can't fly a thing like this.
Those who can have already jumped.
Why are you doing this?!
T-That's...
Answer me!
Bye!
Dammit!
What's with them?
Treize, what do we do?
To the pilot's cabin!
Hey, are you okay?
I'll go and roll one more time!
Huh?
Steady.
Hey, what do we do now?
The answer is simple. We have to solve this ourselves.
That's a simple answer?
I said I'd like to try flying a plane like this, but...
This is one huge control panel.
Is everything okay?
"All planes are the same!"
Or so the person who taught me how to fly a plane always used to say.
Who was that?
My fathe— U-Um! A-An instructor!
This doesn't look good.
Anyway, I'll slow the pace down.
Then, I'll change directions and try to head back to Lartika.
If that's impossible, I'll do a water landing.
Can you call for help, Lilia?
There should be a radio transceiver somewhere.
When you say "radio," did you mean that?
Those guys sure took care of everything.
Hey, I know!
What about the emergency-something Mateo talked about?
An emergency signal transmitter device.
We can definitely call for help with that,
but I don't think an old model like this would have one.
What do we do now?
Lilia, the wireless radio device that the mechanic was holding...
I'll go get it!
Check on the kids too!
If they're panicking, tell them to calm down.
Also!
Please call Carlo.
What's up, what's up?
Huh? Just Brother?
What's going on?
The kids?
They're perfectly fine. They even had fun when the plane was lurching.
I see. That's good.
Carlo.
Truth is, there's been a slight problem.
Just a small one though.
The "small" part's a lie, right? You two look like you're panicking already.
He saw through me. Well, it certainly isn't "small."
I knew it.
The pilots flying this plane have all escaped.
Huh? What the heck?!
We didn't have a choice, so I've taken over the controls.
And now I'm trying to do something about this seaplane.
That's it?
What do you mean by that, Carlo?
You two can fly planes. Rich kids sure are in a different class.
Well, you could say that.
There's really nothing to it, and there's nothing to worry about, so...
What should I do?
If you called me all the way here, it's because you want me to do something, right?
That's right. You're quite sharp.
Listen, Carlo.
I want you to go back to the passenger cabin and calm the kids down.
Eh, what a chore.
And acting like a leader for a bunch of brats?
I'm too cool for that.
Hey, Carlo.
What?
Maybe this will change your mind?
Oh well, if you insist!
And this is for when you helped us back at the city.
Keep it a secret from the policemen, okay?
You sure know how to talk business, Miss Lilia!
I'll do it!
All I have to do is calm everyone down no matter what happens, right?
Thank you.
So, is there really nothing to this situation?
Honestly, I'm not sure if I could safely land a big plane like this on water.
I knew it.
It's good you didn't tell Carlo the truth.
I wouldn't want to know either.
I'll have to practice doing turns with this plane first.
I feel a little disappointed that you're handling the controls,
but instead of sharing the work, it's better if I left it all to you.
Thanks.
Right, here we go.
It's going smoothly.
Don't give up.
Huh, me?
Not you, this plane.
I see...
Now we head for the town of Lartika!
Be my guest.
What the—
Treize, those planes are the ones from yesterday!
Dammit, they're suddenly gunning us down all over again!
There's one to the left as well!
Those three rotten bastards from the Tolcasian Defense Force!
To the right there's another one! FOUR planes!
But that's weird.
Eh?
Did they just arrive?
No, they didn't... They've been tracking us from the beginning.
They panicked because the seaplane made a turn.
What do you mean?
I'll try it again.
See?
Awesome!
A fighter plane!
It's sparkling!
So cool!
Fire, fire!
I didn't hear anything about this!
His holiness must've planned this for us!
His holiness is so cool!
I don't get what's going on, but they aren't scared.
Looks like everything's fine for now.
They started attacking only when we attempted to make a turn.
Which means they don't want us to change directions.
But why?
Come in, seaplane.
Is there anyone left in the control room?
Answer immediately.
Squad leader, the orphans are waving at us.
There's nobody looking, so can we shoot them now?
Well, it's almost time for that.
I repeat, come in, seaplane.
Answer immediately!
This can't be...
There's no mistake.
The escaped crew are in league with these guys.
So Treize, what on earth is going on?
No idea. Let's try chatting with these folks.
This is the seaplane. We hear you.
What are you doing? Hurry up and leave the seaplane!
There's been no change of plans!
I boarded this plane as an attendant.
I quickly grabbed the yoke when I saw that the main crew abandoned the plane!
Explain why you fired at us previously!
You're part of the Tolcasian Defense Force, aren't you?!
State your name and army code!
I'll tell you something nice.
If you try slowing down or change course,
we'll sink your seaplane.
What's so nice about that?!
There, there.
That doesn't answer my question!
Go grab a parachute and jump. We'll spare your life if you do.
What are you saying, you big dolt!
What will happen to the children?!
That must be their goal.
What?
Sinking this seaplane.
That was their motive.
Even if we managed to change directions or make a safe emergency landing, they probably would've shot us.
Whether we jump off or not, it will end the same way.
Why do they want this seaplane to...?
What should we do, Treize?!
Calm down, Lilia. Take a deep breath...
And breathe out.
Take another breath...
And breathe out.
Well? Feel better now?
Yes, I feel superbly better!
W-What?
Some upper-class women at school.
A group of elite girls. I just imitated the way they talk.
Ah, really.
Yes, that certainly is so.
Seaplane.
Seaplane! Answer me!
Seaplane!
I'm sorry... Lilia.
Huh?
I honestly can't think of anything to get us out of this situation.
Can't we use this to call for help?
That's just a short-range transceiver.
Nobody will be able to hear us.
I need to think.
Think.
Think!
If you do not respond, we will commence our attack.
Hurry up and escape!
Shut up, you brute!
Try something funny like that and I'll ram this plane into you and knock you into the lake!
That's it!
What?
What is it, Treize?
Thanks, Lilia.
You just gave me a good idea.
What kind?
We'll hit them with this seaplane.
"Hit?" You're serious?
Yup. I'm serious.
The wingtip looks like a good part to use.
With force, it's possible to knock a plane down with it.
And the knocked-down plane will have its emergency signal beacon automatically engage.
And it'll send a distress signal for us!
I see.
If we resort to a different plan, what are the chances of saving everyone on this plane?
Close to zero.
No, zero.
Okay. Let's do it.
We can't let them shoot us down.
Let's deal these guys a blow or two, Treize.
Oh no, we're doomed!
Lilia, leave everything to me!
What do you plan to do?
Eh, that's... U-Um...
You don't have a plan, do you?
No, I mean... I'll do something by the next episode!
Probably...