Damn, that's small!
Hey, I thought this was supposed to be comparable to Urayasu's castle.
I guess they didn't want to make it too big.
But isn't this the imperial capital?
It's an empire. This is supposed to 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!
It really is small!
What the hell is this?
Is it maybe underground? Like some kind of underground empire?
What kind of nonsense are you spouting now?
Depart!
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.
By tomorrow morning, we'll be at the entrance to the royal castle.
Wow, the capital is amazing.
Who now?
Lord Nabokov Jugglaburk, my Liege.
Yes, yes, and Lord Jugglaburk, you came here for what, exactly?
To talk about my betrothed.
And who was that again?
The 36th queen's descendant, Princess Ecarlate.
Oh right, 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?
My Liege, if you will come this way.
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 to this castle.
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 sorority reported that they had taken care of the princess.
We must lower our opinion of the sorority.
What shall we do about the princess?
Nothing.
All I will do is take her hand in marriage.
It is more important that we put that sorority in its place.
My lord.
Wow!
Don't dilly dally, Kon.
We're going to go to the emperor's audience room,
but 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?
Part way through, we'll switch to a ropeway.
What is this, Hakone?!
The last part will be going up 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?!
Then why don't we just use that?
Because it's reserved for the elderly.
There really are a lot of old people here.
What is this place?
It's like some creepy old folks' home or retirement center.
They are all members of the imperial families.
They're the uncles and cousins of the princess,
and all of them have a higher claim to the throne than her.
So you're saying 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 that I want to
give them something for the afterlife.
All right, enough.
It has been a long time, father.
Who were you again?
Huh?
Ecarlate, is that you?
I've been hearing that name a lot today.
It's 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.
All right, then.
What do you mean, "all right, then"?
You haven't see your father in ages and that's it?
And what about my situation?
Looks like talking to this old dude isn't going to achieve anything.
Father, it appears that this man here is a Hyperion.
Hyperion?
Sure, sure.
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 best consult the astrologist.
You can find him at the Western Tower.
Though I can see it, as well.
Your destiny, stranger.
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's 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 in the west, anyway?
Who knows?
I'd never heard of it before, either.
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 guys' writing.
Will someone come with me?
We haven't been to the capital in a long time,
so we've got a lot of things to get done.
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.
I'm lost!
That's too soon!
Where is the library?
In general, where the hell is this?
What direction did I come from?
I don't know!
Hello? Is there anybody there?
Princess?
Sainglain?
Marian?
I know you're just hiding, so come on out!
This is bad.
I don't have food, I don't have water,
I don't have a snack, and now I'm totally lost and all by my lonesome!
Times like this you find a river and start walking downstream
until you encounter human habitation, but there is no river!
This way!
A dead end already?
That's right, 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 you.
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, you 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, its so called Dark Zone,
a place for secret wheelings and dealings,
so it makes perfect sense for me to be here.
Does it now?
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... Well, if I'm perfectly honest, I'm here because I'm lost.
Then I wish you all the luck.
Hey, now hang on just a minute!
Hay is for horses.
I guess I need to be nicer if I want a favor from you.
I keep forgetting since you look like a little beast.
Well, what is it that you came here to do?
Don't tell me you forgot that, as well.
I came to look for the Western Tower,
so I could speak to the astrologist.
Well, once a man has determined his goal, he's got to see it to the end.
I'll lend you a hand.
You know how to get to the Western Tower?
I roughly know which direction is west, yes.
Why don't you go that way and then start looking for the astrologist?
Will you help me?
All right.
But just so you know, my route goes underground.
It's not without danger.
Danger is my middle name!
Sounds like we're on the same wavelength.
Careful, careful!
If we fall, there's no reset.
What is this, Ico?
Run, before it closes!
What is this, Zelda?!
If you slip even a little, you die.
What is this, Spelunker?!
What is this, Dig Dug?!
What's that?
An illegal gathering.
Not a rare occurrence, here in the underground.
Here.
You can't afford to let an underground organization see your 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!
Fine, you can take our secrets to the afterlife, so listen up!
No thank you!
Just as you guessed, we are the AEP.
We are the Anti-Empire People who will
purge the land of this antiquated system!
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!
I saw an anti-empire organization's rally in the capital, they're sure to kill me!
At this rate, I'm going to get killed!
Give us freedom!
The love for small animals is equal for all!
We want to love small animals, as well!
Yeah!
Give us freedom!
Kittens and muscles!
Puppies and muscles!
And baby pandas!
And baby koalas!
What is this 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!
Fine, you can take our secrets to the afterlife, so listen up!
No thank you!
Just as you guessed, we are the AEM&P!
We shall bring new freedom to the empire,
we are Anti-Empire Muscles & Pets!
I don't really get your goals...
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.
Not that I want any!
I mean secrets about maids could
maybe be nice, but not that kind!
We want rights!
What now?
The empire's fashion is outdated!
Why can't we just wear what we want?!
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 is 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!
Fine, you can take our secrets to the afterlife, so listen up!
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,
we are 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?! I won't forgive you!
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?
Oh, you, 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'll have your chance while they have their battle.
Taste my sword of justice!
Power is not justice! Muscles are justice!
I won't let you defile the word justice!
Now, Kon!
You scoundrels disturbing the capital, I shall vanquish you!
I am Captain Empire!
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.
Excuse me 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 asking like this...
Who's there?
Are you the astrologist?
Yes.
Could you tell me how to get to Olvidia?
Nope.
Huh?
That's something you'd have to ask an Alma technician.
I can tell you your fortune for tomorrow, though.
Damn it! I knew that 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.
Argh, she repeated her line already!
So what, I can't get any additional information in this area?
Other than by rifling through dressers?
I think all that's left is to go home.
I'm sick of this cheap role-playing crap!
Huh?
Is that the Comet Empire?
That'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.
Like she said. 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.
I see, and?
Well, can't I come with you?
If you're going continue to be my servant, I have no issues.
We don't have to change anything, so thanks.
Where are Sainglain and Marian?
They're both strangely late this morning.
I'm sorry, I overslept!
I had a really hard time getting up this morning.
Oh, Kon.
You're back?
Yeah.
Come in.
Excuse me.
Lord Nabokov sent me.
Huh?
And what do you want?
Lord Jugglaburk has offered to take 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.
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 wedding actually becomes tangible for the princess,
Kon and the others don't know how to feel.
However, then the shadow of a cold-blooded killer creeps closer.
Watch out! Run!