Was it wise to allow Her Highness to go to Norkia by herself, Your Grace?
Those were her wishes.
That recklessness of hers hasn't changed one bit over the years.
The fall of Disith was a tragic event.
However, if this letter had been delivered,
...perhaps her fall could have been prevented.
Ten years ago, two Vanships attempted to cross the Grand Stream from Anatoray to Disith...
...in order to deliver this letter, which contained an offer of peace.
JUST KEEP ON TRYING, KEEP ON FLYING.
I WILL BE THE LIGHT.
Yoake wo hitotsu no hajimari to suru nara...
Ima ga kitarubeki toki da to suru nara...
Kimi to no CLOUD AGE SYMPHONY...
...kumo no umi no mukou ni...
...hikari ga sasu hou e.
Ah, mahou no you na...
...isshun ni aeru no ka?
Tsumetai yoru wo hikikae ni,
...futari wa habataite...
...eien wo tsukamu sono hate ni wa.
Promotion Sophia.
That is a duplicate.
The original was lost in the Grand Stream, along with three brave Vanship pilots.
In a Vanship...?
This current world collapse is the result of the Guild's laziness and lack of planning.
To overthrow the Guild's power and run our countries by means of the will of the people,
...there is no other option but an alliance between our peoples.
Assuming that we we did form an alliance, who would be its leader?
I shall take on that role.
Rainbirds...
For a long time, we have followed flocks of those birds to attack these lands.
We did this in fear of a near future in which Disith would be sealed in snow and ice.
Those birds bring with them the meager rains that moisten the soil of Anatoray's lands.
I believe that the route of the rainbirds is a route of peace...
...that will join together the two countries of Disith and Anatoray.
I will keep this letter.
A blizzard left me unable to open this hand,
...but would you do this unrefined man the honor of shaking it?
I will.
So, a wedding between Disith and Anatoray?
Why don't we send them some flowers?
After all, it's so ugly down there below the clouds.
I had no idea there were paths through the Grand Stream.
I'm told that when they invade Anatoray, Disith comes through the Grand Stream...
...via regions of relatively calm air currents.
The very fact that Disith entrusted you with this information...
...tells us that they desire peace.
There is one more thing.
What's this?
Commander Nestor promised his full cooperation in the capture of Exile.
The sound of Exile's engines.
Tatiana, you'll make a fine first officer.
Hard to starboard.
Need a hand?
You haven't made any progress at all since you started on the engine.
Thanks, but let me do this one thing by myself.
This is the most important thing that'll determine if she'll fly or not.
I want to fix it by myself.
Oh, really?
Where'd I put that...
Thank you. I'll be able to go up again in her, won't I?
Aren't you going to the bridge?
No.
Is she coming down with something?
Our princess just said "Thank you."
I think it's wonderful, don't you?
Well, yeah, I suppose it is...
Cut that out!
What are you doing?!
What do you mean? I was going to cook it later.
A dove?! Those things are symbols of freedom!
The operation is set for the 13th of Tragos at 0400 hours.
Hey, you even eat doves in Disith?
Sure. They really warm you up.
Oh. I'm sorry I let it get away.
I'm Mullin Shetland.
Dunya. Dunya Scheer.
On that day, all Guild youths of 17 years of age swear their loyalty to the Maestro.
Because the entire Guild will be focused on this huge ceremony,
...Covenant Day will be the best chance for our alliance.
The role of Vanships squadrons in this operation cannot be understated.
I want all of you to etch that fact into your minds.
Understood?
You and I are shooting stars.
Become a shooting star with me, Immelmann.
There isn't much time before the operation will be carried out.
But without the capture of Claudia Units, our alliance has no chance at victory!
Capture the Unit and reclaim the ship for yourselves!
Yessir!
It's strange how they're our ships, but they're not really ours...
Immelmann hates me now...
Perhaps it has something to do with what you said to him earlier.
What are you two up to in here?
Sorry, did I interrupt something?
Not at all.
Hey, what's the Guild like?
To me, Lord Dio and the Maestro are everything.
They are the Guild.
I don't get it...
Look! This is really pretty, Luciola!
Hey, I found it.
Here, try this.
I was given this by the maintenance chief.
I will test it for poison.
It's already been checked out. Why don't you try it, Luciola?
Yes, sir.
Well?
Sir, it fills my mouth with a mildly sour taste and a not-overwhelming sweetness.
When something tastes good, you have to let it show on your face, Luciola!
My face, sir?
It is most delicious.
Geez, Luciola! You call that a face that screams "delicious"?
You're hopeless!
Claus!
Welcome back.
Hey, I've got bad news!
Did you hear? Mullin says he's leaving the Silvana!
What about you?
Well...
This might sound strange coming from me,
...but I like the Silvana for some reason.
Maybe I like the way the sky looks from the Silvana.
When did you turn into a poet?
I came aboard the Silvana because I wanted to protect Al.
I know it's caused trouble for Lavie,
...but I wanted to protect her from the Guild. And from the Silvana.
But the thing is, I had misjudged the Silvana.
This ship really did turn out to be the safest place in the world.
Sophia and Tatiana...
The maintenance guys... The Silvana herself...
They've all protected Al.
When I realized that, I saw something for the first time.
I saw that the crew of the Silvana flies in a sky of their own choosing.
That's why I won't leave the Silvana.
Don't get killed.
Sure.
Same to you.
I swear on my survival medals that I won't die.
Hey, you still have the one I made!
That one is my all-important 20th.
You're leaving, no matter what?
I have to. I'm a musketeer.
In that case, here's to a reunion someday.
Cheers!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
We're leaving port. Watch officers, man your posts.
Bridge here.
Engineering, ready to power up.
Activate Unit.
Injecting superheated steam into cylinders.
Linking gears. Starting turbines.
Commencing Claudia pressurization.
Pressure, 30%. Pressure climbing.
Activating Unit!
Activate!
Unit activated. Engineering ready.
Release stern moorings.
Stern moorings released!
Release bow moorings. All ahead slow.
Rudder is amidships.
Bow moorings released.
Receiving signal.
Read it.
It's from Walker.
"Good luck. I'll wait for you to pay your tab." Message ends.
Reply from the Silvana.
"Send bar tab to Empress." Message ends.
Sure, I'll do that.
Flight path is green. We are go for launch.
Silvana, launch.
Silvana, launching!
What's the matter?
Alex...
I'm not going to leave the Silvana.
I see.
I'm staying aboard this ship as a Vanship pilot.
The coronation of the new empress is starting.
Go on ahead in a Vanship.
Yes, sir.
Congratulate Sophia for me.
Alex...
With this, the new Empress has set the sands of a new era in motion.
And at this time, Anatoray and Disith will conduct the formal signing of their alliance.
Claus, there's Sophia.
She looks like a different person.
Yeah...
Claus? Are you okay?
Yeah.
Immelmann Turn!
You there!
Can you do this?
Stop that! It's dangerous!
This is a celebration, isn't it? Let's do it with some style!
- Lord Dio! Please calm down! - She's here! She's here!
Delphine's come for me!
Dio...
Lord Dio!
Let's run away! Let's run away! Let's run away!
The Guild...!
Majesty! This way!
No.
This is a declaration of war.
Tatiana, let's go.
Right.
See? It's much prettier now.
Maestro, we've spotted Lord Dio and Luciola.
They are in the one Vanship that is exhibiting unusual behavior.
Oh, my. Dio is here?
Who has he been leeching off of all this time?
Captain! A Guild warship is above the site of the coronation ceremony!
It's scattering rose petals!
Rose petals?
Engineering! Flank speed!
All hands to battle stations!
Sir?
A-Aye, sir!
Shoot it down!
Captain, we can't!
The XO-- er, Her Majesty is right beneath it!
She's there! The Maestro is on board!
Sir, I don't believe you're a man who would sacrifice a friend to--
Target, Guild vessel! Shell type, armor piercing!
Gunnery Chief, belay that order!
The Captain's not himself! Don't obey him!
Campbell, you son of a...
Captain!
Please, restrain yourself for now.
We'll get our chance to attack eventually!
Yoru no jikan ga semari kuru.
Anata wa konna chikaku demo tooi.
Nani ni akogarete?
Dare wo omou no ka?
Inochi kakeru sugata...
...sukitouru utsukushisa ni...
...kotoba wo nonda.
Anata ga sora wo yuku nara,
...watashi wa tsubasa ni naritai.
Donna ni tsuyoi kaze ni mo,
...keshite orenai shinayaka na hane...
...itsuka kitto motsu kara.
Captain, I took the liberty of lowering the imperial banner.
That was thoughtful of you.
Yes, sir! I always anticipate the future,
...minimizing damage to the ship when we are outnumbered,
...and pouring salt in our enemies' minor wounds when we have numerical superiority!
Next time on Last Exile, episode 19. "Sicilian Defense."
Alex, want to trade first officers with me?