Mistake?
What do you mean, mistake?
Not only did they screw up multiple times,
the report we got was utterly false, as well.
And thanks to that, the princess was basically
able to saunter into the capital!
Damn that Erecpyle, his title of best swordsman is weeping.
This will give the moderates a second wind, that's for sure.
Someone must take responsibility for this.
I'd even go so far as to question if Incognito
needs to exist any longer.
But if you get rid of them, can you guarantee
capable men to take their place?
Are you suggesting that you will take responsibility instead?
I only...
Enough already!
We've got more important things to do
than sitting around and pointing fingers.
Your Excellency... But...
To realize the world we wish for.
That is our ultimate goal.
You should all just quietly work towards that goal.
Your Excellency, that is precisely why
intervention will become even more necessary on all fronts.
With the current undercover operations' plans, we're simply
stretched too thin.
That I understand.
Our preparations are already complete.
Men, DT lives.
Unfortunately, it looks like he has outwitted us yet again.
Yes, we've made a mistake, but we can still rectify it!
In fact, rectifying it is our mission.
Right now, we have intelligence that they are in the empire's capital.
We will begin moving immediately.
Incognito, dispa—
Please wait, Erec-sama.
I've got urgent orders from headquarters.
What?
Is something wrong?
Not really, it's just that
I've had to think about a lot of things.
This is just what you needed, isn't it?
You just sit there and get to Jugglaburk in no time.
Hey, old man, once this airship arrives...
Yeah, our journey together will be over, as well.
I see.
And you're all right with that?
What are you talking about?
I'm talking about the princess.
Nabokov had a pretty decent face
and she'll be marrying into a rich house, but still...
That's nothing for us to involve ourselves in.
You should know that.
Still.
Our duty is delivering the princess safely to Jugglaburk.
Do you really believe that?
Well, I guess in the end we're just servants.
Oh yeah, where is the princess, anyway?
The marriage ceremony has many rituals that go with it.
Right now, Mariandel is teaching her those motions.
Marriage ceremony, huh?
Will she be okay, learning all that from her?
Now we're all done here.
I can't believe they really got on that thing.
Rich people...
House arrest?
What is the meaning of this?
No, it's not house arrest.
It just says that he should not take any action without further instruction.
You idiot, that is exactly what house arrest is!
Are they trying to force you to resign?!
This isn't funny!
Do you think we'll let them get away with this?
Erec-sama, let's move out right now!
He's right.
The ends will justify the means...
No. We will obey these orders.
Erec-sama!
We're on standby until further notice. Dismissed.
Erec-sama!
Erec-sama is under house arrest.
Incognito can't do anything officially.
But we can't just stand back and do nothing either.
Which means the only thing we can do
is take care of the root cause before the higher-ups take action.
Don't take this personally, Princess.
What's wrong, Princess?
Nothing.
It doesn't look like nothing.
All's well that ends well.
Nabokov turned out to be prettier than we thought
and he's not that much older than you, either.
He doesn't have a big gut, either.
Don't worry.
It turned out all right in the end.
I was worried too, in the beginning,
but then it all turned out all right in the end.
You know what they say. Worrying never does get you anywhere.
Oh, but all that was applicable before we got to this point.
But I'm sure you'll do just fine.
I am sure that it will all turn out fine in the end.
Of course, it's not like I'll be the one giving birth...
Enough! Shut up!
I apologize. I just...
I swear.
Everyone is so...
What are you doing?!
At that age, and he's bouncing around on a bed
in nothing but a pair of underwear!
How old is this guy?
Is he a child?!
He hit it, he hit his head!
That hurts. Yup, that hurts.
Now what is he going to do?
What's this?
Wait, is it that? That 60 km/h,
that 60 km/h thing?!
He looks happy. He looks really happy!
Now what is he going to do?
Idiot!
I mean, what a moron!
What the hell is he doing?
First that 60 km/h thing, and now
he's sticking his ass out the window?
What is he doing?
I really don't understand!
Right is clear, left is clear.
No...
Stop that!
Hey, um, sorry about that.
Why didn't you tell me you were standing there?
That's not the problem here!
So, how can I help you?
Yes! Well, you see...
Hey, so that Nabokov guy.
What's he like?
What do you mean by that?
Oh well, it's not like I'll be doing it or anything,
so it doesn't really matter, but, you know?
I mean, she is a little brat and she
always gets physical, and it's always a fist, mind you.
I don't think anyone else can piss me off as much as
the little brat, always looking down on me.
You mean to say that you are worried about Ecarlate-sama.
I mean, it's not like we're complete strangers.
I figure she might as well be with someone who isn't totally horrible.
Please lay your worries to rest.
Lord Nabokov is a wonderfully upstanding man
with a deep sense of humanity.
I see.
Like I've even met him.
You are against this?
Well, wouldn't you be?
Don't tell me you'd just nod and agree to marry any old person
they picked out for you, right after meeting them!
Not to mention, she's just a kid!
Stop being so damn naïve.
Huh?
Excuse me?
I feel like I've met you before.
I'm sure we haven't.
Are you really sure?
Entirely sure.
And yet I can't shake the feeling that I've definitely
met you somewhere before.
And not just once! Again and again!
I'm sure I have.
I've seen that nose before.
It's not the nose.
You caused a lot of trouble, but in the end,
you went down quite easily, DT.
If they find the body, they'll know that I'm here.
I need to hurry.
Excuse me!
Come in.
Lord Nabokov, we've discovered an intruder.
An intruder?
Who is it?
I'm not yet aware of the details, but he appears to be a pro.
I'm afraid he is a member of Incognito.
The Ulga Sorority.
What shall we do?
Nothing.
I beg your pardon?
I'm sure he is here to take my bride-to-be's life.
If they find out that I impeded this,
it will become a problem in its own right.
Why don't we just sit back and observe?
Are you certain?
Of course, I will be sorry to lose my bride.
But I don't know how politics will move by tomorrow.
That is what I mean.
As you wish.
Yes.
I will sit back and observe.
Until the time comes.
What is he doing?
Chi, chi, chi?
What is he doing?
What are those movements?
I can't even fathom what that's supposed to be!
A cat toy?!
That's it, I got it!
He's playing air-cat!
I can see it. I can see it!
There's no mistaking it.
This guy is flirting with a cat!
He's materialized a cat inside his mind,
and now he's acting like it's really there!
Why would you even do that?!
I'm very sorry about that.
I haven't had enough cat particles lately.
How are you supposed to get those through that?!
By the way, would you mind telling me a little bit about Lord Nabokov?
Like, how they view him in his domain and what his temperament is like.
Are you also opposed to the union?
Also?
I had the opportunity to have a little chat
with one of your retinue.
That would be Kon.
I do sense that you are worried.
I am a knight.
I do not presume to have an opinion
once my master has made up her mind to act.
When it comes to her, though,
she is not only my master, she is also my daughter.
An irreplaceable and precious daughter.
Is that so?
What's gotten into these guys?
If nothing else...
If nothing else, let's hope Lord Nabokov is a cat lover!
How far can your cat obsession go?
I-Is something wrong?
You know, I feel like I've met you before somewhere.
Not again...
I'd know that special nose anywhere!
I'll say it again, it's not the nose!
Sheesh.
Excuse me.
Yes?
Are you also opposed to the marriage?
What?
Your companions all seem to be.
Kon, huh?
Couldn't keep his mouth shut again.
Don't worry.
I may not look it, but your secret is safe with me.
Why, thank you very much!
Not at all.
On the contrary, I seem to have imposed.
It's natural to wish happiness to those you care about.
Don't you think?
That is true, yes.
Sometimes, I wonder if we can really comprehend how
people who have been born with a destiny have to suffer.
Um...
Sometimes, love is a truly brutal thing,
and yet that's why people fall in love!
Anyone home?
There are people who laugh while they are angry.
There are people who cry while telling dirty jokes.
Thinking about it, there are even those people who are capable
of being sound asleep with their eyes wide open.
Exactly, people just can't be easily judged!
I really have zero clue as to what you're babbling about!
Hey, you know, that nose...
How many times do I have to tell you?
It's not the nose!
I didn't even say nose.
This is starting to get ridiculous.
They're dead, so who cares?
Last but not least.
Have you come to kill me?
You're a clever one!
How did you know?
You didn't knock.
You're wearing a mustache disguise.
Your uniform is ill-fitting.
Shall I go on?
This was some useless junk.
I've seen you before.
You're one of Erecpyle's stooges.
My name's Variation and if you're wondering
if I'm a sadist or a masochist, I am a raging sadist.
What's wrong?
Aren't you going to kill me?
I will, but I thought we could talk a little first.
Did you learn how to kill people in a cheap thriller?
They always do stuff like that and then miss their big chance.
Don't worry.
I already took care of all your underlings.
That is to say, nobody will come save you.
Seeing you in person like this, I have to say, you really are a brat.
Leave me alone.
A brat like this is sacrificing herself for the world, huh?
The next time you call me a brat,
I will cut off your head. I'm not bluffing.
That's so cute. I'm shaking in my boots.
Bullying children isn't my thing, so if you listen to me, I'll make it quick.
So answer my question properly.
You will, right, sweetheart?
I guess my decision to hide dirty magazines in my shirt saved my life.
Was that lucky or...
Princess...
Princess!
Geezer!
What the...
It looks like my random decision to put
a gold coin in my chest pocket saved my life.
We have to hurry.
The princess is in danger!
Sis!
Mariandel!
Looks like the iron padding I randomly put in my bra saved my life!
Why is it iron?
Looks like the sheriff's badge
I randomly put under my hide saved it!
Princess!
It's locked!
Step back!
Princess!
Princess...
Hey, Princess!
Princess!
Shut up, you guys.
I was trying to sleep.
Princess!
It is unforgivable that this occurred while we were here.
You're safe.
How did this happen?
How did all of them survive?
I guess I shouldn't be surprised by their toughness by now.
But wait, didn't he come to kill you, Princess?
Looks like it.
So you should have been dead, by all accounts.
How did you survive?
I wonder...
If I had to guess,
I'd say it's because I played through a cheap thriller with him.
Why did you agree to get married this young?
You could have refused.
Can you tell me the weight of my life?
The weight of your life?
I simply put it on a scale.
If I agreed to the marriage, we could avoid war for quite some time.
When I think about the weight of all the lives that could be saved,
sacrificing my life does not seem like much.
And then, it's not like marriage is synonymous with death.
Yes, but now because of that, we are here to take your life.
It doesn't matter.
Even if you kill me, there are any number who could take my place.
Looking at it another way, it's not as if there is a
guarantee that we can avoid war if I get married.
You're right.
Then let me ask.
Why are you getting married despite all that?
A human sacrifice is needed.
You sure are farsighted, for a kid.
That's not true.
That's just my official, diplomatic answer.
So what are your individual reasons?
I can't untangle it so easily.
Honestly, there are times when I want to run away.
Are you really a little kid?
Would it have been easier if I had played dumb?
The end result is the same.
I see. Then hurry up and do it.
This isn't fair to my companions.
If I'm completely honest, I'm a little relieved.
I quit.
You see, I'm a massive sadist.
Which means I'm not into doing things that would make someone happy.
I'll lend you a life, but, I'll want it back someday.
I don't remember borrowing it.
I don't really get what you mean
when you say that.
Princess?
You owe me, you stupid brat.
Hey, Princess. Tell us! What happened? Princess!
That's...
Yes, Jugglaburk.
We've finally made it.
I guess that means our journey is over.
So what's going to happen to us now?
What do you mean?
I mean once the princess gets married.
I guess she's fine because she'll take care of the princess,
but won't it be bad for you to be in this country?
Just from a Warring States Period kind of perspective.
You might be right.
I knew it. That means we're...
You'll be relieved from your duty eventually. However...
The wedding won't take place for a while.
We still have about one month to go.
Until then, the princess
needs to go through eighteen rituals before the wedding.
I see.
That's right.
I'll make sure to squeeze you hard until then,
so stop worrying, servant.
Keep talking.
Next Time
After we've made it to Jugglaburk's capital,
we start to prepare for the princess's wedding ritual.
What? That Ixion Experimentation Lab...
Couldn't I find out how to get to Olvidia there?!
What is Alma? What is Olvidia?
And what's a Hyperion?
Nobody has explained it so far,
but finally there's someone who might.