Mission time.
We received a tip.
In the southern province of Nigel,
the civilians aren't receiving the supplies coming from Central.
Go investigate the situation.
From an anonymous, eh?
I don't like the feeling of this.
This is also part of our job.
Isn't this just another phony?
We got several tips similar to this one before you joined, Corporal.
We went out to investigate on anonymous tips and found out them to be false.
Just a way for those that hate the higher-ups to vent their anger.
They weren't all bogus, right?
Some were true, at least?
Sometimes.
The majority of them were bogus, though.
This had to happen when the LT's not here, right?
Stop complaining.
You'll be in charge of this investigation.
Got it?
Me?
Well, I guess there's no other choice with the people we have right now.
Yeah, yeah.
So, how about we bet on whether this one's bogus or not?
I refuse.
You're forgetting Mer-kun!
Mer-kun!
Are you still angry about the fact you got demoted?
Hey, did you hear the reason why the LT asked for a vacation?
Oh, about that...
I just happened to overhear this,
but apparently, she's going to see her fiancé.
Fiancé?!
You're kidding me...
Alice!
Are you done changing?
Yes, right away.
Hurry, hurry!
How long do you plan on making Schultz wait?
We are deeply sorry, Lord Schultz.
Alice will be down very soon.
Not a problem at all, oneesama.
I shall wait, no matter how many minutes... how many hours!
Sorry for the wait, Sister.
You foolish girl!
Wh-What are you doing, Sister?
Quiet!
Is that how a maiden dresses?!
My, Elice-chan, don't do something that scary.
Neesan...
What are you going to do if you leave a mark on Alice's cute face?
It's good medicine for her.
Sister!
This formal army attire is very honorable.
And you think you can conquer men looking like that?
Th-That was never part of my plans at all.
Do you understand what's going on?
"He" will be escorting you at tonight's party.
If you go out dressed like that, he'll get bored with you and call off the engagement.
Change into a dress.
Right now.
But...
As a member of the Malvin family that prides itself on its military tradition...
Not that spiel again, foolish girl!
Alice-chan.
You must understand what Elice is saying.
You should know that we, the Malvin family, and the Schultz family are on cordial terms.
If you wish to raise the Malvin family's reputation,
then consider the significance of going to the party.
How do I look, Sister?
Lovely!
Not bad.
Then let us be on our way.
Wait.
For a lady who is about to meet a gentleman to have something like that swing over her chest,
not even Mother wants to see such silliness happen.
Then, I wish to bring something else with me...
...as a symbol of the Malvin family!
Oh, Alice!
Alice, beautiful Alice!
Please forgive me for my impatience in coming here to pick you up.
I am grateful for your invitation.
But, isn't it a bit too early to go to the party-
Please, accept this!
Although one million roses do not even come close to matching your beauty,
please do accept these.
He doesn't listen to what others are saying, as usual.
Well then!
Can I have your time before the party?
A stroll, perhaps?
Why?
It's been such a long time since we last met.
Do you not want to enjoy talking with me?
Fellow oneesamas, allow me to borrow your sister for a time.
Go on, go on.
Take her away.
Sister!
Was that all right?
It'll be interesting, no?
We are finally all alone.
We can finally talk about our future.
Future?
Yes, dearest Alice!
Our future!
Supplies from Central are sent on a regular basis, eh?
There are even records of the feudal lord's receipt.
If they're not going into the hands of the civilians,
we only got one place to check.
The feudal lord.
What's wrong?
Over there.
Here you go.
There's plenty-
A soup kitchen, eh?
There are starving people everywhere these days.
Please line up properly.
It's volunteer work.
Some nobles do it themselves,
some are only civilian level.
That's probably run by civilians.
Ah, we see it now.
The feudal lord's castle.
Your dress today really matches you perfectly!
It makes your beauty stand out.
Inelegant army clothing isn't able to do that.
What are you trying to say?
You should know.
You are the daughter of a noble.
You should be a maiden training to be a bride right now.
That should be your true appearance!
Please quit the army!
The job you have at Section III doesn't reward you at all.
Do you hear what the commoners are calling you?
Let them say whatever they want.
They are attacking my loved one,
and that deeply saddens my heart.
There is nothing for you to weep about, Lord Schultz.
These are mere sentiments of the poor!
Why must you take on these tasks?
Such dirty work is not a noble's job.
Even now, there are people taking on those tasks even without your presence.
It's useless.
All the doors are the same.
They're all shut tight, and there's no trace that they've moved at all.
No one responded even when I yelled.
No one's here, then?
Nah, I saw a set of fresh tire tracks over there.
It's only a lock, too,
so it'll be a piece of cake to get in.
That method again?
You need to know various things to feed yourself.
Okay!
Damn, this place sucks.
A feudal lord should keep his place a bit tidier.
Mercury!
Lord Ian, we have intruders!
Oh, come on.
It's the supplies.
But why...
But damn this place stinks.
It's kind of pointless if he keeps everything to himself but lets them rot.
What is the guy thinking?
This is weird.
Yeah, this reeks so much, my nose is dying.
That's not what I meant.
The time between shots is way too short.
They're not bolt action rifles.
These rifles are awesome.
Semi-automatic rifles?
You're shitting me.
I only heard they were in the trial phase!
Besides, why does a rural feudal lord have this kind of weapon?
We can't even move like this.
Damn it! Not again!
Enough.
Stop shooting.
Get lost, you bandits!
Bandits?
Let's wait until nightfall.
We need to see what's going on.
Hurry.
You need to let the boss know about this.
I'm starving, man.
I can't believe you can say that with this stench around us.
The gun backfired?!
Great.
I'll go in.
What are you going to do?!
You two go in and take the feudal lord into custody.
Are you... going to use that?
Please go.
Hurry!
I don't like the feeling of this.
They can't call us the free and easygoing Section III anymore.
Die, bandit!
Wait!
What's up with him?
Lady Alice!
Please seriously consider your marriage.
That is not only for your father's sake,
but also for the sake of everyone that loves you.
Yes, that is correct!
Your dress appearance is your true form!
It's a woman's happiness!
If you believe post-war relief is your lifetime duty,
aren't you able to assist the poor even as a noble?
I take pride in my duty at Section III.
Amazing!
I love you more and more now.
Yes, that is correct!
If you desire it, I will not even hesitate to give away all my money to the poor!
What I truly desire is you!
Without you, I wouldn't exist.
I surely don't need the money!
Really?
Will you really give away all your money?
If you desire it.
Lord Schultz.
Please distance yourself a bit.
Mercury!
What's the matter?
Is this a mission?
Lady Alice.
That dog is...
Our section's messenger dog.
Sorry for stopping you.
Hurry to Section III.
Lord Schultz, I shall be borrowing your carriage.
What the hell is he?!
That flame is...
What is that, Lord Ian?!
Kill him!
Hurry up and kill him!!
More!
Fire more!
Corporal!
Hey, put your guns down.
Feudal Lord Ian, correct?
Don't come near me!
Don't come near me, bandits!
We're not bandits, already.
Imperial S.S. III here!
Sorry for being late.
Are you all right?
What about you, 2nd Lieutenant?
What are you doing here?
Does a LT need a reason to be on the scene?
We got those rifles.
From who?
I don't know.
I don't even know if it was a man or a woman.
I was just... given these.
LT, if there's no manufacturer markings,
then there's no serial number on them either.
That's impossible!
Then look with your own eyes.
I understand what you're trying to say.
The frenzy of bandits is a deep problem,
but, that does not mean your monopolizing of the supplies can be forgiven.
The civilians are what scare me the most.
I'd rather have the supplies rot than give them over.
What?!
They all hate feudal lords.
They want revenge for being forced into an impoverished lifestyle for the victory in the war,
and I heard the accounts of civilians killing feudal lords are countless!
Right? Isn't that right?!
Then the only thing I can do is protect myself, right?
That surely is some hoax.
Did the person that gave you the rifles tell you that?
And that's why you closed yourself in your castle, eh?
Where are your servants?
I gave them holidays.
The only ones left are ones that have served my family for generations and have sworn loyalty to the master.
Machs.
Contact the nearest police station.
Yes, sir.
Have them take custody of Lord Ian until further notice from the army.
To make people believe a big lie,
a bit of truth needs to be mixed in.
The person that gave him the rifles knows how to manipulate people's hearts.
You mean the civilians that killed their lords?
Some incidents like that did happen right after the war ended.
It was in the newspapers, too.
LT.
Now that Wolkins's tank has disappeared,
those rifles are now important evidence.
We need to guard them carefully.
You mean this is related to the tank incident?
I believe so.
By the way, LT...
What about them?
Oh, shoot.
I forgot.
Don't tell me...
...that's the LT's fiancé?
Him?!
What do you think, man?
What do you mean?
I don't know.
I have come to pick you up, my princess.
Lord Leonir...
And who is this?
Don't ask me.
The party is about to begin.
Let us hurry.
Why are you here?
I go where you go.
Can it not be as such?
LT, we don't get what's going on.
This is my fiancé, Leonir Taylor.
Huh?
Eh?
Y-You're Lady Alice's fiancé?!
You seem to be done with your work here.
Shall we?
What are you hesitating for?
I am proud of how you look when you fight.
Well then, Schultz.
See you later at the party.
Make sure you're not late, eh?
I-I won't lose to you, Leonir!
Lady Alice is still swaying between you and I!
Sure didn't seem so...
So, who are you exactly?
A job well done.
I hope the standard of living changes for the civilians after this.
It's as if you knew about everything.
But, of course,
for I was the one who gave the tip to Section III.
I share the same outrage against this era as you, my princess.
Mer-kun, our mission next time is to deliver something through a snowy mountain.
Everyone, please be careful against raids by mountain bandits!
Oh no, they're here already after I just mentioned them!
Next time, "Burning in the the Fields of Snow".
Come get us if you're not scared!