Once, I was forced to participate in a parade for the Balsteros Empire.
I waved, as they wanted me to.
But the people outside seemed cold somehow.
What I remember much better
is my mother's profile, as she sat beside me.
In the palace, I had barely any time with her at all,
so I was very happy.
This was back when I was still Karl La Hire,
crown prince of the empire.
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I had nowhere to run
Gazing out from my window
Was all I could handle
I never had the faintest inkling
Of what you were trying to tell me back then
As we lived our lives in a world
Clouded over in despair
The winds of change started blowing
I felt like I could fly anywhere with you
Grasping at the newfound freedom I had
I was still living in a world where ignorance was bliss
Under an all too immature
Azure sky
Episode 3
The Wind Revolution
One, two...
Let's eat!
Wh-What is this strange dish?
The Albus family's secret curry recipe!
My older sisters taught me how to make it.
Dig in while it's still hot.
A-Are you okay?
It's delicious!
It really is great!
Even though I'm worn out from training, it stimulates the appetite.
Does it?
This daily training sure takes a toll on you.
I wish they'd take it easy on us a bit!
For real...
I had no idea flight school here would be so tough.
Even I lost some weight.
Eh?!
Lost it where?!
Your face is getting a little thinner, Mitty.
Around the cheeks.
I'd p-prefer if you wouldn't call me that...
He's blushing!
This looks like such fun.
So you always have such a good time together?
Pretty much.
Have seconds, Claire!
Ari's lazy, but her cooking—
Who's the lazy one?!
Kal, you always...
It's good!
What's his problem?
Claire's being nice enough to talk to him.
Is he always like that during training?
Aren't you partnered with him, Ari?
Yeah.
His piloting isn't great, and he doesn't seem interested in rifle training either.
Why did Ignacio decide to attend this school, anyway?
I don't know.
I'm sorry...
I need to get home.
Oh, yeah. You have a curfew, right?
I'll s-see you halfway there!
I'll be fine.
Oh...
Thanks for the curry.
It was great.
Thanks. I'll make it again, be sure to drop by!
I will.
Kal-el, everyone, see you tomorrow!
See you tomorrow!
What?
Sure you don't want to follow her?
Seriously, what's the deal between you two?
The deal—
He's covered in sweat.
It's nothing...
There's no way Claire would be interested in this wimp.
That's no way to talk...
...to your older brother.
I think you mean "little brother."
Little sister!
Little brother!
So which of these two is actually older?
No idea...
It remains a mystery.
Sh-Shizuka?
When did you arrive?
Don't mind me.
I'm just observing an eye on you kids.
I mean, keeping an eye on you.
This has been an interesting meal in numerous ways.
How is your mission as an instructor going?
It's quite tiring to send others into the air.
It's far easier to simply fly yourself.
I read your report.
I want them to start formation flight training.
But, sir...
They haven't even been in school a month.
They haven't acquired the skill for formations.
Now that they're on Isla,
we can't go easy on them, even if they are students.
Ensure they understand dogfighting basics before we reach the Holy Spring.
But...
In the end, that is what will save their lives.
Admiral Luis believes this.
The Admiral...
They're in a real hurry.
The brass don't think of them as real, do they?
Whatever the reasons, we must train them to be full pilots.
I'm sure you don't disagree with that.
Th-The wind's buffeting my rifle...
Bring the center of gravity toward yourself.
Lean forward, and pull the rifle toward you.
Like this?
I get it.
Thanks, Claire!
I'm sorry... We're out of ammo.
I see.
Okay, I'll land.
Let's do our best tomorrow, Kal-el.
That was pathetic, Kal-el Albus.
Fausto...
It isn't too late.
Find another partner.
It wasn't ever possible a pair from the Centezual and Van Whyl classes
could work together.
I'll be waiting for you,
Miss Claire.
Stop hitting on her!
You fluffy-headed jerk!
Don't ignore me!
You can see the difference between a commoner and a noble.
But he does seem like a commoner!
Noriaki doesn't seem that important.
The heck you sayin'?!
The irrelevant guy's mad now!
Don't call me that!
The irrelevant guy's irrelevant!
Kal-el...
I'm not irrelevant!
I am not!
Irrelevant! Irrelevant! Irrelevant!
It doesn't bother me.
I am not! Stop calling me that!
Irrelevant! Irrelevant! Irrelevant!
I'm not!
You are!
I'm not!
You are!
Thank you, Claire.
I guess there are people like that.
Who really act like noble-born children, I mean.
The Melze family is one of the most important in Balsteros.
I heard the commander of the knights, Leopold, was a hero in the Wind Rebellion.
That's right!
Speaking of the Wind Revolution, have you heard the rumor?
I heard it in Centezual.
The former crown prince of Balsteros, Karl La Hire,
might have sneaked on board Isla.
And he wants revenge against Nina Viento.
No way!
You don't believe it, Wolf?
What do you think? You're from Balsteros.
It's impossible...
Crown Prince Karl died during the Wind Revolution, didn't he?
That's right.
At least try to make it sound believable, Nanako.
Wh-What? Don't make fun of me!
That's right... Karl La Hire died a long time ago.
This is in return for earlier!
Yeah.
Mother...
The Wind Revolution...
The rebellion six years ago that turned Balsteros
from an empire into a republic.
If only that night had never happened, my real parents would still be with me.
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Rebels are approaching the palace.
Controlling them from behind the scenes...
...is Frontier Duke Ameriano.
The flying warship El Aguila!
The capital's protector!
What's happening?
So this is the power of the Priestess of Saint Aldista?
It's as if the winds were singing a song of destruction.
It took a hundred years, but you finally achieved your revenge, Ameriano.
Now that the throne has burned to ash, are you satisfied?
It was the people who brought you down, Gregorio.
This is the beloved daughter of Saint Aldista,
the priestess who controls the wind:
Nina Viento.
You would mock Aldista's name,
giving it to this country girl and her tricks?
You bastard!
The emperor insulted the priestess of the wind!
Beg for forgiveness!
Bow your head!
Stop it! Know your place!
Karl!
You, too!
M-Mother!
Mother!
The prince!
Make the prince bow, too!
Let me go! Let me go!
You've finally calmed down.
Nina...
Nina Viento!
Let the bloodline of the king abide,
for the day when you desire a king once more!
The Balsteros Empire fell in a single night,
to be replaced by a republic.
Mother and I were imprisoned.
And then...
Karl,
no matter what happens, promise me you won't hate anyone.
Hatred will only destroy you.
You must forgive them,
no matter what horrible things they do to you.
I'm sure that is your role,
the task you have been given.
I don't understand!
"I forgive you."
Say it.
I forgive you...
That's right.
If you forgive,
the light will wipe away the darkness.
If I forgive, the light will wipe away the darkness?
It's time.
Yes.
Karl, no—
Karl...
Mother!
We'll always be together.
I'll be here forever.
Mother...
Mother!
Why are you leaving me alone?
Karl...
No, you mustn't!
Karl!
Whore!
You belong in a pig cart!
Mother!
Nina Viento...
It's her fault!
I'll never forgive her!
Mother...
You promised you'd fly with me...
Hey, warden.
Is that the prince?
He doesn't look so good.
We can't send a child to the guillotine.
They tried to sicken him, so he'd die.
That's horrible.
And you're okay with this?
Hey, wait!
The prince died today, shortly after his mother.
You're in a position to make everyone believe that, aren't you?
I...
...want him to fly!
Kal-el?
So it's my turn to pilot today, huh?
Let's do this, Claire.
Kal-el, um...
No, never mind...
They're starting.
Let's hurry.
Today, we'll be practicing recon patrols.
This will be your first flight in formation, away from Isla.
Don't lower your guard.
Yes, sir!
Will Kal-el be okay?
Sonia, why did you put Kal-el in with the first class?
They've been fighting a lot.
This is a chance for them to get along.
Split up.
Establish a recon line.
Kal-el, be careful.
The clouds are getting thicker.
The wind's strong, and it's throwing everyone off course.
I wish they'd try harder to avoid the clouds...
Yeah, I'm a little worried.
Claire, get inside!
Right!
They're doing that deliberately...
Kal-el, up ahead!
I can't see anything...
Stay calm.
Claire, am I turning?
Check your attitude indicator and turn coordinator to see what the plane is doing.
R-Right.
Th-The instruments!
Trust your attitude indicator, Kal-el!
You're suffering from spatial disorientation.
Trust the El Halcon.
It's okay! You're moving straight ahead.
Damn.
You're right, aren't you?
We did it...
There's a gap in the clouds!
We're okay now!
We've been separated
from everyone.
Looks that way...
We should land on the water.
I can't navigate, so I don't know how to get us back to Isla.
But...
Understood, we'll land.
It's my fault...
I'm sorry.
That isn't true.
It isn't only your fault.
We're a team, so we both failed.
Claire...
A storm is coming.
Sweet whispers of love aren't enough
To quell these unspoken feelings that stir within me
Armor is too heavy a burden for my body to bear
As I look for the key to unlock my imperfect heart
If there was ever a reason for me to fight
It could only be one thing
I can't leave you trembling alone
So I promise to come pick you up
I know how warm your body can feel
And so does the wind
It's me, Ignacio.
He's stranded, the idiot. What a moron.
Seems it's not going well with the Van Whyl class, either.
Good.
He's just a lo—
Episode 4
Sea of Stars
Episode 4
Sea of Star