I've had it up to here with my DT!
Won't you help me lose my DT (lose my DT)
I want to return home as a real man
(Can I help?)
The treasure I've kept my whole life is too saddening to bear (saddening to bear)
I've long since hoped to give it up to you
Since I crossed worlds and met you, we've hardly been apart
I dream every night, but not always soundly
I toss and turn as my Hyperion bursts into flames
How can I cool my fevered aura?
The closer we become, and the further we clash,
the more my Alma Gear rises for battle
Won't you help me lose my DT (lose my DT)
My right hand has served me faithfully, but now we must part (Farewell!)
It is decided; we shall no longer be apart (no longer be apart)
I won't let you go until our score is settled
(Tonight's the night!)
I will fight to lose what is mine
The party finally reaches the imperial capital, ready to hold an audience with the Emperor of St. Piria.
And he finally appears at last: Lord Nabokov Jugglaburk.
Damn, that's small!
Hey, I thought this was gonna look like some fairytale castle.
I guess they didn't want to make it too big.
But isn't this the imperial capital?
It's an empire.
It should be St. Chihiro's capital!
It's the St. Piria empire.
And that's the emperor's castle?
The Princess Ecarlate and her retinue have arrived!
This place is tiny!
What the hell is this?
Is the rest of it underground?
Is this some sort of underground empire?
What kind of nonsense are you spouting now?
Depart!
Wh-What's going on?
Did the castle just move?
It's one way to use Alma technology.
The capital is too spread out.
I don't even know how long it would take if you traveled conventionally.
Let's spend the night in this castle.
We'll be at the royal castle by morning.
The capital is amazing.
Who now?
Lord Nabokov Jugglaburk, my liege.
Yes, yes, and Lord Jugglaburk, you came here for what, exactly?
To discuss my betrothed.
And who was that again?
The 36th queen's descendant, Princess Ecarlate.
Oh right, so you are to be my son-in-law?
However, I have heard that the princess has gone missing.
Has she now?
I have also heard rumors that she has been murdered.
Who has said such a thing?
Information always leaks.
Who leaked it?!
Not me.
They came from me.
I beg your pardon?
Come, my liege.
Lord Jugglaburk, the princess lives.
You don't want to believe otherwise.
Apparently, she staged her death.
She's a wily one.
She's already arrived at the capital and is on her way here.
You have nothing to fear, Lord Jugglaburk.
Who are you, again?
Your minister of state, my liege.
What is the meaning of this?
The Ulga Religious Order reported that they had taken care of the princess.
We must not expect too much from the order here on out.
What shall we do about the princess?
Nothing.
I need only take her hand in marriage.
It is more important that we put the order in its place.
My lord.
Wow!
Don't dilly-dally, Kon.
We're going to go to the emperor's audience room.
I'm not sure we can make it before noon.
Uh, we just had breakfast.
We're going to take the cable car up from here.
There's also a pedestrian route, but it takes too long.
What is this, Mt. Takao?
Partway through, we'll switch to a ropeway.
What is this, Hakone?!
Finally, we have to climb stairs.
The north wall will be difficult.
What is this, Eiger?!
There's also an Alma elevator that takes you straight there.
What is this, the Enterprise?!
And why don't we just use that?!
Because it's reserved for the elderly.
There really are a lot of old people here.
Jeez, it's like some sort of creepy old folks' home or retirement center.
They are all members of the imperial families.
Each of them is an uncle or cousin of the princess.
They all have a higher claim to the throne than her.
So if all of these guys were to croak, the princess would be quite high on the list?
You're right.
They're all so old, I'm tempted to give them something to take to the afterlife.
All right, enough.
It has been a long time, Father.
Who were you again?
Huh?
Ecarlate, is that you?
I have been hearing that name a lot today.
It has been a while.
The old guy's totally off his rocker!
Shut up.
And what are you here for today?
I have come to collect the token of my betrothal.
Whose now?
Mine.
What about breakfast?
I ate before I came.
But did I have breakfast?
I told you.
Be quiet.
Here it is.
Did I eat?
Then I will give it to her.
Very well.
That's it?
You haven't see your father in ages and that's it?
And what about me?
Looks like talking to this old fart isn't going to achieve anything.
Father, it appears that this man is a Hyperion.
Hyperion?
Of course he is.
No way!
He fell from the sky, but he doesn't know how to go back.
Would you happen to know how to get to Olvidia?
Olvidia, you say?
Well, Olvidia or more like Mitaka...
If I can get back, anywhere in the Kanto region would do.
Preferably not further than a 30 minute walk away from a station.
If it's matters of the sky, you would do well to consult the astrologist.
You can find him at the Western Tower.
Though I can see it, as well.
I know your destiny.
Hyperion?
No, that's not it.
Your destiny is to...
Speaking of destiny...
Oh, I soiled myself.
This way, my liege.
Just a minute!
What about my destiny?!
I'd really like to know, if you don't mind!
Who is he again?
Let's go, Kon.
My father is tired.
Come on!
Just ask the astrologist at the Western Tower!
This is starting to sound like a crappy RPG!
Just keep going from spot to spot on a wild goose chase!
Ecarlate...
I am sorry, but this is for the sake of the empire.
Yes.
Who are you again?
Your minister of state, my liege.
So now what do we do?
We have the token of betrothal,
so we can make our way to the .princess' fiancé, Lord Jugglaburk.
Where is that?
Her betrothed's dominion.
Looks like we're going on another journey.
It will take a few days to get the supplies ready.
Until then, we can take a little break.
Then I'll go to the Western Tower.
I just hope that astrologist isn't doing something weird.
Take care.
So, where is this tower, anyway?
Who knows?
I've never heard of it before.
I know west is that way.
There are many towers, though.
I know you guys don't have GPS here, so just give me a map.
There should be a library two levels below this.
A library room, huh? Got it.
Wait a minute. I can't read your writing.
Can someone come with me?
We have been back in a while, so we have things to do.
There's a librarian there who can help you.
Fine.
So, uh...
Once I figure out the way,
I'm just going to go back to my world.
Is that okay?
I see.
Oh, yeah.
That's fine.
There won't be any danger from here.
I'll come back to say goodbye.
I guess we'll be saying bye to Kon too.
That's too bad.
That was the deal.
Yeah.
I'm lost!
Already!
Where is the library?
Where the hell am I?
What direction did I come from?
I don't know!
Hey, is anybody there?
Princess?
Sainglain?
Marian?
I know you're just hiding, so come on out!
This is bad.
I don't have any food or water. I'm totally lost, all by myself, without even a snack!
Normally, you'd find a river and walk downstream until you encounter civilization, but there isn't one!
Fine, this way!
A dead end already?
Yeah, that's right.
Yeah, turn all the capital into cash.
Oh yeah, don't sell the jewels just yet.
I heard that their value is still going up.
All right, I'm counting on ya.
What are you doing here?
Brokers are no good these days.
A little slow on the uptake.
What are you talking about?
Just a side job.
Earning myself some spending money, ya see.
I'll ignore that part, but what the hell are you doing here anyway?
I should ask you the same!
This is the capital's underground, the Dark Zone.
It's perfect for secret and shady things, so of course I'm here.
Is that so?
Shouldn't you be more worried about yourself?
I've heard that all sorts of dangerous crooks are making their moves in the capital lately.
I... I...
To be perfectly honest, I'm here because I'm lost.
Well, good luck.
Hey, now hang on just a minute!
That ain't how ya ask fer somethin'.
I guess I need to be nicer if I want a favor from you.
I keep forgetting since you look like a little animal.
Well, what are ya here fer?
Ya ferget that too?
I came to look for the Western Tower, so I could speak to the astrologist—
Well, if a man knows what he's gotta do, then he's gotta do it.
Lemme give ya a hand.
You know how to get to the Western Tower?
I got an idea o'where west is, yeah.
We can head that way and look for this astrologist.
Thanks.
All right.
Fer yer information, m'route goes underground.
It ain't without danger.
Danger's my middle name!
All right, that's the spirit!
Be careful!
If ya fall, there ain't no reset.
What is this, Ico?
Got it!
Run, before it closes!
What is this, Zelda?!
If ya slip even a little, yer dead.
What is this, Spelunker?!
What is this, Dig Dug?!
What's that?
An illegal gathering.
Ain't rare down here.
Take this.
Ya can't let an underground group see yer face.
The empire is in a hopeless position!
There is no hope for reformation now!
Yeah!
What kind of gathering is this?
A gathering of those who want to overthrow the empire.
Who's there?!
Dogs of the empire!
Or should I say rats?
Have you come here to spy on our secrets?
Just passing through!
Very well!
Listen and take our secrets to the afterlife!
N-No thank you!
Just as you guessed, we are the AEP.
We will purge the land of this antiquated system
as the Anti-Empire People!
Please don't tell me who you are!
Now that you know who we are, consider your lives forfeit!
I knew it!
You're not getting away!
They're having an anti-empire rally in the freaking capital! I'm so dead!
There's no way they'll let me live!
Give us freedom!
The love for small animals is equal for all!
Yeah!
We want to love small animals as well!
Yeah!
Give us freedom!
Kittens and muscles!
Puppies and muscles!
And baby pandas!
And baby koalas!
Oh god, what now?
Some reform group, I guess.
Who's there?!
Dogs of the empire!
Or should I say rats?
Have you come here to spy on our secrets?
Just passing through!
Very well!
Listen and take our secrets to the afterlife!
No thank you!
Just as you guessed, we are the AEM&P!
We shall bring new freedom to the empire
as the Anti-Empire Muscles & Pets!
I don't even understand what it is you want.
I won't let you stand in our way!
I won't stand in your way!
You're not getting away!
I already have two secrets for the afterlife already.
I didn't want any!
Secrets about the pastor's wife would be nice, but this sucks!
We want rights!
Yeah!
Are you kidding me?!
The empire's fashion is outdated!
Why can't we just wear what we want?!
Yeah!
We want our rights!
Is it weird for men to cross-dress?!
It isn't!
Do frills and beards not go together?!
They're fine together!
What kind of group is this?
Who knows?
Who's there?!
Dogs of the empire, I'm sure.
Or should I say rats?
Have you come here to spy on our secrets?
Just passing through!
Very well!
Listen and take our secrets to the afterlife!
You can take our secrets to the afterlife, so listen up!
No, thank you!
Just as you guessed, we are the AEG!
We shall bring new fashion to the outdated empire
as the Anti-Empire Girls!
Shouldn't the G stand for guys instead of girls?
I'm so mad!
I'm a girl at heart!
You dare expose our true identities?
Unforgivable!
You're not getting away!
Hurry! Go straight!
You're not getting away.
That's my prey!
Tiger Muscle?!
It's been a while, Mr. Z.
What, you know each other?
I had assumed you had died.
I just left the capital for a spell.
I can't die until the empire's way of thinking has been changed.
The empire will split up soon.
No, the empire will accept the New Fashion!
Je T'Aime's Star?
You're here too?
It looks like we have to settle our score tonight.
Huh? What's going on now?
It looks like these three have some history.
You can run while they fight.
Taste my sword of justice!
Power is not justice!
Muscles are justice!
I won't let you defile the word "justice"!
Now, Kon!
I shall vanquish you scoundrels wreaking havoc in the capital!
Captain Empire has arrived!
A newcomer!
Another weirdo.
You're one to talk!
Freedom to cosplay! I'm Slayer Z!
Down with rules! I'm Cosmic Comic!
Allow our events! I'm Big Banzai!
Looks like the capital has gotten quite diverse.
It looks like there is no other way than to split it up.
I'll take you all on!
Muscles and kittens!
Free fashion!
Revolution!
I can't, no more...
We're almost there. Pull yourself together!
That's the astrologist's tower.
Sorry for disturbing you so late at night.
Is anybody here?
I don't care that I simply came in,
but since I can't get any information otherwise,
I'm left with little choice.
Who's there?
Are you the astrologist?
Yes.
Could you tell me how to get to Olvidia?
I don't know anything about that.
Huh?
That's something you'd have to ask an Alma technician.
I can tell you your fortune for tomorrow, though.
I knew that damned emperor was useless!
Jugglaburk.
Was that...
Strange. Nobody should be up there.
Go to Jugglaburk's domain.
This voice...
Hey!
Go to Jugglaburk's domain.
The key to your return is there.
Um, could you be a little more specific?
Actually, who are you?
Go to Jugglaburk's domain.
Damn, she repeated her line already!
Is this area out of information already?
Do I have to start digging through dressers?
You should probably go home.
I'm sick of this cheap role-playing crap!
Huh?
Is that the Comet Empire?
It's the floating city, Olvidia.
You will eventually make it to Olvidia.
To reach it, go to Jugglaburk's domain.
Who are they?
They're strong!
The imperial guard is here!
Arrest them!
The military police is here too!
Arrest them!
The rifle unit is here too!
Muskets!
Run!
Looks like this is it.
I thought we were going to settle this.
We are still fickle creatures who have to hide in the shadows.
Yes, we shall meet again.
When the morning comes, I disappear...
Je je je t'aime!
Um, good morning.
What is it?
Did you come to say goodbye?
Actually, I'm also going to Jugglaburk's domain.
Yes, and?
Well, do you think I can tag along with you guys?
If you're going to continue to be my servant, I have no issues.
It'll be the same as always, so that's perfect.
Where are Sainglain and Marian?
They're both conspicuously late this morning.
Sorry about that!
I overslept!
I had a really hard time getting up this morning.
Oh, Kon.
You're back?
Pretty much.
Come in.
Excuse me.
Lord Nabokov sent me.
Huh?
And what do you want?
Lord Jugglaburk has offered to escort you to his domain.
That's an airship!
So they have them here too.
It's a sky boat. It'll be just a quick trip with this.
That is Lord Nabokov Jugglaburk over there.
Aw'right!
Gotta do it, gotta do it, gotta (love!)
Burn with love for me, girl (Fire!)
The imagination is fine training (with the left brain!)
I won't miss my practice swinging today (DT!)
I wander around alone at night, wanting to see a movie
I wind up in a terrible rom-com and love it
Reminds me of how sweet and sour orange jelly is
When will I see you?
Our hearts and our bodies will be connected
Suddenly I want to cry and sing my DT song
We're going to fly soon (Let's fly!)
Nothing beats flying (Fly!)
The imagination is fine training (with the left brain!)
I won't miss my practice swinging today (DT!)
Next Time
For our failure to prevent Princess Ecarlate from entering the capital,
we, Incognito, have been ordered to stand by until we receive new orders.
However, I can't just sit idly by and watch them make it to Jugglaburk's domain.
I've snuck onto the sky boat by myself.
As the princess's wedding draws closer and closer, Kon and the others find themselves conflicted.
However, the shadow of a cold-blooded killer creeps ever closer. Watch out! Run!