Wow!
We're finally here.
Yeah!
We should see it any minute!
There it is.
Amazing...
This is the Holy Spring.
Episode 6 The Holy Spring
What a sight!
The angel's rings!
Isn't it amazing?
Yeah... It really is.
In the beginning, there was a single drop of rain.
The drop fell for seven days and seven nights,
and on the eighth, it fell upon a flagstone.
Isn't that the legend of Saint Aldista?
Yeah.
The flagstone pitied the rain as it fell,
and Saint Aldista granted its wish.
She created the Holy Spring, which shoots water high into the sky.
I thought it was just a myth.
I never imagined it was real.
I wish my father could have seen it.
And my mother.
I have returned.
Isla's true voyage begins.
Who knows what we'll find?
The enemy air force, shooting at us.
You lack a sense of romance, Amelia...
I don't require one for my job.
Very well, Foreign Secretary...
Has the captured pilot told us
anything of this enemy air force you speak of?
The Sky Clan's linguistic system
is very similar to that of Balsteros.
It didn't take long for us to communicate.
That of Balsteros?
Yes.
But at this point, all we know
is that they will attack anyone who enters the Holy Spring.
Which means that we can't avoid combat...
They're simple barbarians.
I've been enjoying the view with the foreign secretary.
Thank you for the invitation,
Commander Leopold and Finance Secretary Marx.
The Council of Four is all here.
I was just speaking with the foreign secretary about the Sky Clan.
What have we to fear from an enemy still using high-wing monoplanes?
We cannot fight an enemy if we know nothing about them.
I'd like you to send out recon planes.
We're already flying through uncharted territory.
I don't want to frighten people.
If you insist on doing it, why not use trainees?
They may be barbarians, but I don't think the students...
Among the trainees is Nina—
Claire Cruz.
Then simply don't send her.
Come one, come all!
It's delicious!
I'd heard that the pilot trainees were running a restaurant.
If you don't eat it, you'll be sorry!
What kind of restaurant is it?
It's an Ari-men restaurant!
Ari-men?
Th-This is...
A splendid soup, with a rich, subtle taste,
and delicious noodles that perfectly match it!
It's delicious!
Is this Ari-men?
The line ends here!
H-Here you are.
Welcome!
I'll read your order back to you.
Three more Ari-men!
Got it!
When making noodles, the firmness is key.
Who's that?
We're in the same class, and you still don't know my name?
I'm best friends with my bro, Wolf!
I'm Marco!
Who?
The Ari-men is really popular...
And we're making a lot of money.
We won't lack anything for a while to come.
We've sold more than 1,500,000 quills.
It's incredible.
Is the roast pork ramen ready yet?
Kal-el...
Huh? Where's Kal-el?
We've finally made it this far...
I wonder what the End of the Sky is like.
Ow!
Kal-el, don't slack off!
I'm not slacking off!
Everyone else is working hard.
You have to work, too.
We're running out of flour.
And eggs and green onions.
Okay, Sharon.
Find someone who's free, and go with them.
Want me to go?
You start cooking the pork!
It's like a huge festival.
There used to be festivals like this in Benares, didn't there?
The Summer Solstice?
I remember that...
Excuse me!
Oh, you must be with Cadoques High.
Are you in the flight school?
Yes.
Then you flew over the Holy Spring?
Yeah...
Oh, right.
It's rumored that once you reach the Holy Spring, the Sky Clan will attack.
Is that true?
Please take this, also.
Um...
You look really good.
A-Are you all right?
What should I do?
Did you hurt yourself?
No, I'm sorry.
What's wrong?
Ari, get Claire patched up.
Got it.
Can I leave this to you for a while?
I don't mind.
But aren't you the only one who can cook the noodles?
Um...
I'll do it!
I've watched her make Ari-men since she was a kid.
I think I can do it!
So you guys go and rest.
Fine.
Take care of it, then.
Okay!
There we go.
Thanks...
Since all that was new to you, you must be tired.
No, you must be more tired...
You're so amazing.
You can do anything.
That isn't true...
My older sisters taught me.
I wonder how everyone is doing right now...
I'm sure they're fine.
They're looking forward to you two coming home!
That's right.
I'm worried about Kal, so I'm going to head back.
You want to rest a little more?
No...
I'll go back, as well.
Relax a bit...
I'm on my last legs, too.
How did this happen?
But I'm happy that the Ari-men is so popular...
It's so delicious!
I know I messed up back there,
and I know I don't live at the dorm,
but since everyone else is working so hard for the sake of the dorm,
I'll also do my best!
Then let's go back together.
Again?
Huh? That isn't right?
It's exactly what we all expected...
What's wrong?
The line of customers keeps increasing.
And people are complaining that the noodles are too soft.
Fine...
Let me see it!
Then, I'll try.
J-Just let me do it.
Move.
I didn't know you were here.
Your sister dragged me here.
Stop it...
It's impossible.
I was watching her as I washed plates.
I have the basics down.
It's perfect.
You're really talented, Ignacio!
Amazing, Igna!
If we do this together, we can knock it out fast.
Yeah, you're really good!
Kal,
we don't need you here anymore, so go back and help customers.
Claire, show him how.
First, get everyone a pair of chopsticks and a glass of water.
Say, "Welcome,"
take their order, and return.
When it's ready, bring it out.
And when they finish, ask, "May I take this?"
Was that hard to understand?
No, I've got it perfectly!
Want to try it, then?
Yeah!
Thank you!
The food was great.
Thank you!
Sharon said the people in town were talking about a rumor.
About what?
They said when we enter the Spring, the Sky Clan will attack us.
Well, we thought they were just a fairy tale,
so it was a big surprise when they really existed.
But it's said they use old planes...
It'll be just fine.
Two Ari-men...
One large-sized, right?
Here you are.
It's hot, so be careful.
Enjoy.
Admiral?
I'm glad to see your student life is going well.
The Ari-men is really good...
Enjoy yourself.
You don't have a curfew tonight.
I've spoken to Countess Ulshyrra.
Have fun.
Thank you very much!
Hey!
It's been a long time.
Bandereas, what are you doing?
Navigation Officer Luis...
Navigation Officer? Ha!
He's a coward who was terrified by the sound of guns and played dead—
I am Sonia Palez, an instructor here!
Honored to meet you, Admiral Luis.
The pleasure is mine, Instructor Sonia...
Would you please stop saluting?
Make the pain stop!
I'm here in secrecy.
If someone learns who I am, there'll be trouble.
I'm sorry, sir.
I've known this gorilla since we were naval trainees, back in our teens.
I don't need any fancy greetings. Just have a seat.
Thank you, sir.
Here you are, instructor!
We haven't ordered yet.
It's our treat.
Enjoy yourselves.
Let's eat, then.
Yes, let's.
Thanks for coming!
Difficult to believe a student made this.
It is a surprise...
Sonia, are you okay?
Y-Yes, Admiral.
You looked as if something had stolen your heart away.
It was wonderful.
I'd like a chance to learn more about you...
You haven't changed, you bastard!
And you? Are you actually doing your job?
I'm sure it won't be long before you punch the principal or a student
in the face and get fired.
I don't punch people!
You knocked out a rear admiral when you were a low-ranking officer.
I could see you punching anyone.
You knocked out a rear admiral?!
In his defense, the gorilla did have a point.
The admiral had ordered a series of long-range bombings without escort
that cost the lives of many pilots.
He'd gone to ask the admiral to reconsider, but...
He wouldn't talk to me, so I had no choice.
The only reason he wasn't executed was that he happened to be
the Royal Air Defense's ace.
He was an imperial ace?
Forget that!
I'm more interested in how you'll be using my students for recon missions.
Commander Leopold's request...
Even if they enemy uses outdated equipment, you'd still send students into a war zone?
I'm praying it won't be a war zone...
You don't think the Sky Clan will be mere barbarians, do you?
That's why I strengthened Isla's defenses.
I'd rather not use young people likely to be as crazy as you.
Tell the student who made it that the Ari-men was delicious.
Total sales for the evening are 1,786,500 quill.
An amazing evening!
Wow!
Everyone worked really hard...
Right?
Making the noodles was very tough.
My face is stuck in a smile...
But it's all thanks to Ari, isn't it?
Good work today... Truly, Ari.
I'm never making Ari-men again.
Huh? Why?
Because I want to be a pilot...
At this rate, I'm likely to end up a ramen chef.
Right, Chiharu?
Y-Yeah.
You're amazing... You can do anything.
I can't do anything!
Your practical scores are better than mine, Chiharu...
Um, Chiharu...
No, it's thanks to my partner.
Not at all.
I'm the one who needs help.
Mitty knows all about airplanes and machine guns...
And he's good at using them.
He's great to have around!
Good to hear.
I don't see it...
I think Chiharu would get along with anyone she was paired with...
That isn't true!
Just Mitty...
Because Mitty is amazing.
Chiharu?
Come on, he's just way too into airplanes...
He isn't funny, and he's fat.
That's the only thing he's good at.
It's amazing that he has even one thing he's good at.
I don't have anything I'm good at...
I...
Chiharu?
This isn't like you.
U-Um...
Is something wrong?
Kal!
Listen...
All I did was say Mitsuo was way too into airplanes, and then...
Yeah, he is.
Isn't he?
He knows more about airplanes than anyone,
and his piloting and recon skills are amazing!
N-No...
Eh? What?
Did I say something weird?
No...
I don't even feel like being mad anymore.
Okay, then let's have a party of our own!
Yeah!
How did I end up looking like the bad guy?
What? Why?
Damn it, you don't understand anything!
Kal isn't so bad himself.
Even when he couldn't do it, he took my place.
Mitty?
Want to sit down?
Sure.
Oh, thanks for what you said earlier.
For defending me.
I just said what I think.
You really are amazing, Mitty.
I don't have anything that makes me special.
That's not true...
Your piloting's a lot more stable now.
And you work really hard.
Thanks.
You're the first person to ever say that.
My mom always used to tell me I was no good...
Even though my older and younger brothers could do anything.
So I thought that if I could fly, it would be nice!
That's why I came to Isla.
Kind of a lame motive, isn't it?
Like I'm running from something.
That isn't true!
Coming here was the only thing I could be good at.
I'm...
really glad you came.
I tried to cheer you up,
and instead, you cheered me up.
I'm glad we could see the Holy Spring together.
Yeah, it was amazing.
Just seeing it made coming here worth it.
But they say that, once we reach the Holy Spring,
the Sky Clan will attack.
That's the rumor going around, isn't it?
Will we have to fight them?
I'll be there!
Like everyone says,
all I'm good at is piloting and shooting, so...
Hold my hand.
Your hand is warm...
So is yours.
I hope we can all fly these skies forever.
It's me, Ignacio.
We've been given the order to launch.
His mission is AA support.
Well, if that idiot went out there, he'd just get in—
Episode 7 A Glorious Death