The SDF was dispatched to the special region.
Itami and the girls went to the Dark Elves' hidden village,
and with the help of Yao's companions they battled the Fire Dragon.
While many lives were lost, Itami finally succeeded in defeating the Fire Dragon,
and in saving Tuka from the trauma caused by her father's death.
Captain of Special Region Recon Team 3,
First Lieutenant Itami Youji.
You are suspended for two weeks,
and stripped of your command.
You are to be reassigned to the Special Region Headquarters.
I saw that coming, yeah.
Of course it was coming!
You abandoned your men and ran off.
I was ready for this.
Lieutenant General!
I'm giving you your commendations!
Commendations?!
The Defense Minister has given you a grade-1 commendation for rescuing the kidnapped woman.
King Duran, of the Province of Elbe,
has given you a letter of thanks, as well as noble rank.
The chieftain of the Dark Elves has given you
a commendation, as well as the title of honorary chieftain.
And this.
There's more.
Ownership of that girl named Yao.
But don't break any laws.
And now the big one.
First Lieutenant Itami Youji, of the Special Region Army HQ,
you are to investigate the Special Region's resources.
The Special Region's resources?
Go wherever you like in the Special Region and look for resources.
You can hire those girls you've always got with you.
Once your suspension is over, you'll begin immediately.
Understood, sir.
I just want to relax, though.
Looking good!
I'm concentrating. Don't talk to me.
But you've gotten used to it, right?
Somehow.
You're doing fine.
Especially compared to the others.
What?
Okay, we'll just take this road to Rondel.
Roger...
Episode 18 The Magic City of Rondel
The magic city of Rondel...
I hope we can get to an inn by afternoon.
Rondel's streets are narrow and crowded.
You should assume it'll take a lot of time.
By the way, how far to Vernago?
By Vernago, do you mean...
That's right. There's a temple to Hardy there.
I want to meet her and tell her I'm never going to be her wife.
I'd like to go too, if possible.
Well, if we've got time before Lelei's academic presentation...
That shouldn't be a problem.
Is there any place you want to go?
Me?
Well, you just took me someplace I didn't want to go.
Right, Dad?
I'm sorry.
You don't need to apologize.
I'm really grateful for what you did.
You're welcome.
We really did defeat the Fire Dragon, didn't we?
Rondel's history is longer than the Empire's.
It dates back to when the gods of learning, Eruran and Ra,
were both still demigods. They founded a school here.
You really can feel the history, too.
I can tell it's the city of learning and magic, though.
A lot of these people look like students.
And another thing about this town is that its people are poor planners and illogical.
There are a bunch of big inns up this way.
Sounds great. Let's go.
You're with Her Holiness, yes?
This way.
Welcome, Your Holiness,
and her followers as well.
The Sea of Books is honored to have Her Holiness, Rory, staying here.
When did we become Rory's followers?
It's fine.
The inn will treat us better if we've got an important guest with us.
Old towns are the same wherever you go, huh?
Welcome to Rondel.
We've prepared our best rooms.
And these three will show you to your rooms and take care of you during your stay.
They're our inn's best staff.
Don't worry about a thing.
Are you perhaps here on business concerning that young lady over there?
I assume you're going to apply to a school somewhere?
Relax and enjoy!
It's the 2nd room on the south side of the 3rd floor.
Um...
Where's my room?
Oh, you're her manservant?
You're in room 3, on the other side of the hall.
It's a storeroom, but I decided to help you out by putting you relatively close by.
You owe me, okay?
I'm not just her follower, I'm her manservant now?
Can I come in?
Sure.
Looks great.
You look like a famous academic.
Is that outfit part of the local customs here?
People trying to attain the rank of master wear this outfit during their time in Rondel.
Master, huh?
Is that a like a university professor?
It's the closest equivalent your world has.
Is it not a good match?
No, it looks great.
You're pretty.
If the contents of my presentation aren't accepted by the other masters,
ink and oils will be thrown at my white robe.
But I still won't be allowed to take it off during my time here,
and I won't be able to become a master.
You're a dedicated student, no matter what you're studying.
So you'll be fine.
That outfit!
You're trying to become a master at your age?
And I'm no manservant. Keep that in mind.
That is the meeting hall, where the presentations are made.
That's the town hall.
And this is the R&D district.
In other words, all the great masters are here...
They are isolated.
Isolated?
Yes.
The results of my research!
Somebody!
Somebody stop it!
That paper's got all the formulas I worked so hard on!
Another failure!
My paper got soaked!
Mommy!
Isolated.
I see.
Yes?
It's Lelei.
My!
It's been so long.
My, my, my...
It's you!
Lily!
No. It's Lelei.
You did introduce yourself so, yes.
But I think Lily is cuter.
Why not change your name to Lily?
I'll pass.
Okay, everyone, come in!
Welcome!
Sh-She's very cheerful.
That's one way to put it.
Oh my. Oh my. Oh my, oh my!
I see! I see!
That's wonderful, Lily!
My name is Lelei.
I thought you were too young to try and become a master,
but your achievements, which Kato has listed in his letter, speak for themselves.
Grand Master Mimoza.
Yes?
Where's Arpeggio, by the way?
Out shopping.
More importantly, Lily,
can you help me get some chairs for the guests?
My name is Lelei...
Grand Master?
I'm so clumsy. I tripped.
Are you okay?
Grand Master?
Arpeggio?
I'm so sorry!
Grand Master, I told you not to make a mess!
My...
I'm going to clean up.
And you'll just get in the way!
Go outside!
Listen, while you were gone, Lily came by...
Lily? Who's that?
It's Lelei.
Grand Master,
let's meet at the usual restaurant.
I'll be there be soon.
Standing before me is a little sister who's trying to become a master
while her big sister is still stuck working on her doctorate.
One who's dabbling in romance while her big sister can't land a man,
hanging out with a bunch of rich people while her sister has no money,
and even palling around with an elf!
I need to have a nice, long chat with her!
Lelei, is this...?
Yes,
I, Lelei La Lelena, have an elder sister.
And so, the Self Defense Force Fought
Her.
Oh my.
Today is a good day.
We've finally made it this far, Sugawara-dono.
Yes.
Official peace talks between the Empire and Japan are about to begin.
That's right.
Once they begin, there will be nothing further for me to do.
Best Friends
I can dedicate myself to the study of art.
By the way, Sugawara-dono,
there's a young lady staring at you over there.
What splendid pearls!
Seems you used those to win the heart of the daughter of the Tyueri family.
Please, don't...
My country doesn't consider a twelve-year-old girl to be a woman.
That's not how it works here.
It's like I told you. She's in love with you.
Sugawara-sama! Sugawara-sama!
There's a big fruit on that tree over there.
Sorry. I'm busy now.
Sugawara-sama, there's some food over there.
Sorry. I have an important meeting after this.
Sugawara-sama, let's go take a look outside.
I'm sorry. I can't leave right now.
Sugawara-sama! Sugawara-sama! Sugawara-sama!
Sherry-san, I can't spend time with you this evening.
I need to prioritize my duties.
Please understand.
Don't be so cruel.
In just four more years,
I'll be the perfect woman for you.
Please, take this opportunity to introduce me to your vice minister.
Why?
Because I want to say hello to the person my future husband serves!
Excuse me.
That's a joke.
Please look around.
None of the attendees from the Empire are approaching the Japanese diplomats.
From the perspective of many,
Japan is a mysterious land with incredible military might.
They're afraid.
That's true...
That's not a good thing for the relationship between our two countries.
Being enemies shouldn't excuse lack of conversation. This doesn't bode well for the peace talks.
Sugawara-sama, please make use of me.
Vice Minister Shirayuri,
this is the daughter of the Tyueri family.
My name is Sherry.
Hello.
I'm Vice Minister Shirayuri.
You've learned so much Japanese at your age?
You're very good.
Who taught you?
Sugawara-sama!
He's been very good to me.
He gave me this necklace, too.
Oh?
Sugawara-kun, I hope you haven't done anything you can't take responsibility for.
I do have common decency.
More importantly, Vice Minister Shirayuri...
I've been so interested in Japanese clothing!
Then you must've been disappointed to see me.
No, that outfit looks astounding on you.
What do you think?
Yes,
thanks to you, everyone's come together.
Thank you.
Oh, it was my pleasure.
I did it for my future husband!
Is this girl really only twelve years old?
The ceremony's about to begin, Zolzal-sama.
Shut up!
I'm sorry.
Damn it!
I really wanted to stop the peace talks from starting at this stage!
That's why I tried to make it look like Pina ordered Noriko's assassination!
I'm sorry.
I'm not blaming you.
You're just a messenger.
No more little tricks for now.
We need to work on the majority,
in case something happens.
Yes, sir.
I still don't know what I can do right now, though.
But you've become the Crown Prince.
That's exactly why.
Now that I'm just one step away,
I feel powerless compared to the emperor!
Stupid man...
He doesn't know he's being controlled.
Tyuule-sama, what shall we do?
I've called another talented agent.
For now, wait.
The time will come soon.
There's one thing I want you to get me.
What is it?
Emperor Mort,
Crown Prince Zolzal,
and Princess Pina have arrived!
Emperor Mort is at the front.
Crown Prince Zolzal and Princess Pina are behind him.
That's Crown Prince Zolzal?
Brother!
Welcome back, everyone!
Helm, I'm glad you're safe!
Your Highness!
Calaster, you're not hurt?
I'm so honored, sir!
And welcome back to you as well, Myudora!
Brother, that wasn't in the plan...
Forget him.
Let him speak to those who've come back.
We'll continue the ceremony.
Understood.
A team of ambassadors has come from the nation of Japan,
who returned our prisoners to us.
Very well. We shall greet them.
Japanese ambassadors, approach the emperor.
A pleasure to meet you, Emperor.
Thank you for coming all this way.
People of Japan,
I welcome you as Emperor.
We are very grateful.
I'm disappointed, sir.
Even if it means we were able to come back,
now the Empire is forced into a disadvantage during negotiations...
Days of humiliation and suffering...
That night, I deliberately didn't respond,
so that I could feign incompetence and avoid a purge.
But those days are over.
He's glaring at the emperor?
You seem tired, Your Highness.
The Emperor just gave official permission for the peace talks with Japan.
My wish has finally come true.
Shandy Gaff
Now the negotiations can't be forced to a halt.
So now you're relaxing, then?
Let me have my moment in peace.
So this is the head of a Fire Dragon?
Indeed.
We still don't know who put it on the castle gate.
Continue the investigation.
So, does anyone know who defeated the Fire Dragon?
Your Highness.
Pina?
You know something?
I've brought someone who knows the ones who defeated the Fire Dragon.
Shandy...
Yes! The ones who left to slay the Fire Dragon were
Itami, Rory, Lelei, Tuka, and Yao.
Rory?
Yes, the Apostle of Emloy.
Her Holiness, Rory Mercury.
I see.
With Her Holiness at their side,
I could see them defeating a Fire Dragon.
But I'm surprised she decided to go.
Which means that this glory belongs to the gods, then?
No. A man named Itami Youji led the party.
Itami?
The man who, in your presence, um...
attacked Brother.
Him?
The enemy was involved, eh?
And the others?
Tuka is an elf of the Lodo Forest clan.
Yao is a dark elf from the Schwartz Woods.
Now the other races?
And lastly, Lelei La Lelena,
a student of the Sage Kato, and a former resident of Coda Village.
A student of Grand Master Kato?
Is she human?
Y-Yes!
She is a descendant of Rurudo,
but since she lived in Coda Village, you could say she's an imperial citizen!
I see. That's excellent news.
Pina!
I'd like you to find this Lelei and invite her to the capital.
I want to reward her.
That's good, right?
Yes!
That is an order. Understood?
He seems to be quite pleased that one of his citizens was in the battle.
That would be true for any country.
I'm sure Japan would be no different.
True.
Damn it!
Is defeating a Fire Dragon that special?
Why is someone getting more glory than me?
I'm the crown prince!
Your Highness, this is a humiliation!
We can't simply let this go!
Your Highness!
Brother...
Are you all ready?
For my Empire and its people!
For the Empire!
Your Highness!
Father!
The haryo nostrum...
It worked splendidly.
Your Highness!
Mort-sama!
Father! Father! Father!
Father!
Episode 19 Dangerous Sisters
Next time on Gate: "Dangerous Sisters."