Lord Dio...
Luciola, there's nothing quite like a corpse, is there?
Al!
What do YOU want to do with her?
It's safer than leaving her aboard this ship!
So, this is the safest place in the world, huh?!
Keep your hands off our Vanship!
No matter how broken it is, even if it's totally wrecked,
...this is OUR Vanship!
JUST KEEP ON TRYING, KEEP ON FLYING.
I WILL BE THE LIGHT.
If we think of the dawn as one beginning...
If we think of right now as the time to come...
It's a cloud age symphony together with you...
...off in the direction the light is shining...
...beyond the sea of clouds.
Oh, can I encounter a moment...
...that is just like magic?
in exchange for a cold night,
...the two of us flap our wings...
...and grasp hold of eternity at our journey's end.
Interesting Claus.
C'mon, guys, let's toss him out!
Lavie, let's go!
Is this really a good idea....?
That kid's crazy!
Lavie, swap out the cartridge!
Looks like there's only one thing I can do...
Vanship #5 descent not slowing! Entering cloud deck!
Oh, come on now... That's just terrible.
My bishop takes your pawn.
I mean, bishop takes pawn.
It's as if he came out to die.
The way he's flying, he won't last one minute.
Rook takes knight.
Checkmate.
Beta formation, make your approach from behind enemy vessel.
Gamma formation, move in to support Beta formation.
Theta formation, intercept enemy fighters.
Those kids looked totally gung-ho to me.
Maybe they're just making a break for it.
All right, listen up! We're going topside!
There's nothing more we can do down here.
- Yessir... - Yeah, sure.
Wanna bet on it?
A gallon of water says the kid gets shot down!
You dumb bastard!
Half a pint of water says he ran away!
Here they come!
We're on the front line all of a sudden?!
Bring the power back up!
Hurry!
I'm on it!
Speed, 300 knots...
It's too fast!
Enemy intruders, aft living quarters #27 and #31 !
Make mincemeat outta that thing!
Okay!
We'll heat this sucker all the way through!
That thing's a little too salty for my taste!
Enemy intruders, mid-level wardroom!
Son of a bitch!
How much longer do we have to hold out?
11 minutes, 30 seconds!
Crap!
What the hell is the Vanship squadron doing?!
Cut your speed!
Silvana at 2 o'clock! Range, 1500!
We're gonna crash!
Claus!
CLAUS!
Enemy intruders, living quarters #19 and #26!
Enemy units concentrated near hangar!
All the boardings are from the rear.
So, our aft is vulnerable...
Shall we use the multiple-mount jet-propelled armor-piercing shell array?
No.
Vanship #5 is heading right for us!
We're going to collide!
Claus!
What aggressive flying.
This thing is no Vanship!
Man, that's terrible...
Still, they came back.
Vanship #2 is coming in to land!
It's on fire! Get over the fire crew!
Don't get careless and get run over!
Enemy ship ahead, range 500. Altitude about the same...
It's headed this way!
Lavie, drop engine output!
Lavie!
No...
Dammit, why did I miss?!
Claus, I'm scared...
Well, well... He's more tenacious than I thought.
Do you suppose it's just beginner's luck?
I'm not so sure.
He's not good, but there's just some glimmer about him.
Are you interested in that airship, or rather, that particular pilot?
Too bad, he could become a much better pilot if he were with me.
Try to zoom the camera in a little more.
He looks more clueless than I expected.
Ten minutes to operation completion.
One remaining enemy interceptor.
Don't waste so much time on one cub fighter.
Lavie, what's our condition?
Lavie, are you all right?
I'm fine.
It's-- They're--
Lavie, I'm taking us up!
It didn't work?
He went from a Scissors into an Immelmann Turn!
He's pretty good!
However, he doesn't seem accustomed to actual combat.
Maybe I should go out for a bit...
I'm bored with chess. Yes, let's do that, Luciola.
7 minutes 20 seconds to operation completion.
Lord Dio?
For the two of us, that's plenty of time.
Yes, sir.
I don't want you to step in, Luciola.
As you wish.
Now, what should I do to make this fun?
Your birthweek is coming up. Please don't do anything dangerous.
If Maestro Delphine learns of this...
I suppose I'll be scolded.
But I don't have much time. Let me have my fun, Luciola.
Sound of second Guild wave launch detected!
Starfish, count one! Contact in 15 seconds!
Enemy ship, 9 o'clock low.
Distance, 1000. Course nearly parallel.
Remaining ammunition?
20 shots left!
Two seconds' worth, huh?
Reload the next time I fire!
Target acquired.
Nice to meet you, Immelmann...
I'm right here.
I'll get him this time for sure!
I'll show you how flying is really done.
Aren't we in a little too close?
Who do you think you're talking to?
I'm Principal Dio!
Those maneuvers... That pilot is good.
Claus...
Chief gunner, give Vanship #5 support fire!
Antiaircraft batteries, give cover fire to Vanship #5!
Don't get hit by any stray bullets...
The fun's only just beginning.
I saw that move a while ago!
What's he--
Lavie, increase output!
All right!
We can't shake him!
I won't let you get away.
"Lock On"
Bang!
He's gonna fire!
Bang!
Why didn't he shoot?
You've been shot down once now.
Enemy intruders, port generator room!
Bulkhead C14 destroyed!
Enemy unit in starboard staff room C!
How many more minutes?!
Five minutes to go!
Approaching Silvana rendezvous point.
Give me visual confirmation from 9 to 12 o'clock.
Roger.
This mission sure was tiring, wasn't it, Tatiana?
Something about those court nobles just rubs me the wrong way.
The mission isn't over yet. Stow the chatter.
Understood.
Tatiana, vessel spotted at 10 o'clock.
Heavy barrage confirmed!
Visual acquisition of the Silvana. She's taking evasive action.
Distance, 10,000!
Maximum output! Cut the drop tank!
Roger!
Bang!
That makes twice that you've been killed.
He's not shooting!
He's playing with us...?
Now, now, that won't work...
Don't make fun of me!
He's under us.
I know that.
Why am I missing?!
I'm out of ammo?
Lavie! Reload the machine gun!
Lavie!
You could have shot me.
All right, playtime's over.
Enemy ship at 4 o'clock.
You can have the red one, Luciola.
I humbly accept.
What's wrong?!
Supplemental engine destroyed...
Should we return to base?
No. We will continue to engage.
Roger.
Oh, his navigator had a redout...
Lavie! Please, answer me!
So that's what happened.
I won't let anyone interfere this time.
"Mission Completion"
Our time is up.
"Mission Completion"
Understood.
I wonder when we'll meet again?
What's he doing...?
We'll get you looked at right away.
Lavie...
The battle is now over. All sections, damage report.
Cracks in port armor plating.
Heavy damage to central lift.
Looks like we'll need to dock.
Roger.
Alvis!
Just a moment.
A present.
Lavie?
Lavie!
She's just passed out.
It happens all the time.
Hey, medic!
Welcome back, ma'am.
Um, about earlier...
You're inexperienced.
Plus, your navigator is terrible!
A navigator is a part of your Vanship.
They're no use to you if they pass out during a battle.
Commander, that's a little harsh...
Why did you let these outsiders touch one of our Vanships?!
The Captain authorized it.
I won't condone this!
A Vanship isn't a toy. Don't forget that.
Hey, what's a redout?
They said that you pass out when too much blood goes to your head.
Al!
Claus!
Are you hurt?
I'm fine.
Here.
She said it's good water.
I can drink this?
Yup.
Well done, everyone. Tonight's dinner will be special rations.
Eat and drink plenty, and then get a lot of rest.
You haven't eaten since then?
Wanna go eat? I'm starving, too!
Sure!
Nice one, Ethan! You're a real pro!
She's beaten up pretty bad, huh?
We have to hurry up and get her fixed.
She's our Vanship, after all...
Claus, I'm sorry...
I'll try harder.
Lavie...
Nighttime is fast approaching.
You are near, yet so far away.
What do you admire?
Who do you care for?
Words catch in my throat at the sight...
...of people risking their lives...
...and of diaphanous beauty.
If you are going to travel the skies,
...I want to become your wings.
One day, I promise that I will have...
...supple wings that will never snap...
...no matter how strong the wind may be.
At a counter lit by beautiful indirect lighting,
...a bartender with a refined baritone voice liberally fills a glass with First Water.
In the hall, the moody, mature conversation of noblemen...
...and lovely ladies flies back and forth.
Go for it! You can do it, Sleepyhead!
Next on Last Exile, episode 8. "Takeback."
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