"Year 305 of the Alcian calendar..."
"It was..."
"Governed by numbers."
Hina! Are you hurt?
Nana... What was that?
Those metal spears came out of the ground so suddenly...
Like a magic spell from a fairy tale...
It's the reason why owning a Ballot is illegal.
The reason why the punishment is so serious--
this is it.
That is the power of the Ballot.
Your help is appreciated!
"Help wanted" "Let's build a park for the kids!" Your help is appreciated!
Your help is appreciated.
"Help wanted" "Let's build a park for the kids!" Your help is appreciated.
Thank you!
Thanks.
Please help!
Help.
Ugh, we were so close yesterday.
Yesterday? You mean how we let Mr. Pudding get away?
I mean, his wanted poster came directly from headquarters.
Getting him was a sure ticket to a promotion.
Oh, right... Master Sergeant Lynn, one promotion and you'll be a second lieutenant,
in other words, an officer.
That's right, an officer! That's key!
Officers get to freely alter their uniforms!
Then I can finally get rid of this sexual harassment uniform...
A waitress outfit might look good!
Yes! A waitress!
Welcome!
"Special appearance: Pudding"
Yes...
Oh, I'm so sorry...
Don't worry...
No!
Why a waitress?! And the skirt is so short again!
Sergeant Major, I didn't think you'd play along so well.
I'm a member of the military!
Clean, gallant, and cool!
Like a strict instructor?
Yes! A strict instructor!
You all are pigs!
"Special appearance: Pudding"
Yes, ma'am!
"Special appearance: Pudding" Your eyes are droopy!
"Special appearance: Pudding" Yes, ma'am!
Show some spirit!
Yes, ma'am!
Like I said...
...step away from the miniskirt!
Maybe it's destined to be that way?
This is what I really want...
I'm Second Lieutenant Lynn, I'm super impressive!
Oh... But he got away...
There goes my dream.
Like I said, destiny!
It's not like you to dwell on the past.
Sergeant Pele...
Let's work hard on the small things, like these fliers! I'll help!
Yes. Thanks!
Dream big, start small! One day, no more miniskirt!
What a grand dream...
Please help! Please help!
Hmm?
Hey, Sergeant?
Super please help!
I leave you alone for one second...
Isn't there anyone else who can help?
Shall I assist you?
Oh, thank you!
Please help!
Hey! Wait!
Wh-What could this be about?! I'm just a kind pudding...
I heard that yesterday!
Besides, why are you still in this town?!
I can't afford to travel elsewhere!
Oh, hi, Lynn, today's special is...
--Stop right there! --Oh, no!
These radishes are really cheap today!
Wait, how are you so fast?!
--By the way, who is that pudding man?
--Well, hello, Lynn, how are you? --By the way, who is that pudding man?
--I have great prices for meat today! --By the way, who is that pudding man?
--I have great prices for meat today! --He's a bad guy!
--Fresh fish! --He's a bad guy!
--Fresh fish! --Hmm.
So is this like a lovers' quarrel?
N-No!
What?!
Lynn has...
...a boyfriend...?
Lynn has a boyfriend?!
I said no!
Oh? That's strange...
Then why did you show me your panties so much yesterday?
What...?
Lynn's...
Panties...
So much...?!
That I see all the time.
Yes. Me, too.
I think she needs to find a more adult pair to wear.
Indeed. Indeed.
I'm going after this wanted man so I can get a promotion and change my uniform...
Huh? Where's the wanted man? Huh? What?
Where is he?! Come on! Where is he?!
We have to let Licht know!
Come on, Nana, we have to go now!
Licht is in trouble because of me, so...
I understand.
Then why don't we...
But not now.
But why?!
Does this look like it's in any shape for travel?
Oh...
First we have to rebuild this bar. Only then can we go after him.
Yes... You're right.
Besides, without this bar, I can't maintain my Count.
I'm sorry!
I got too preoccupied worrying about Licht...
He's a lucky man.
Huh?
Come on, let's fix this bar up and get going.
Time to head west.
Yes! Please let me help in any way!
Good! In that case, I'm officially making you my employee, Hina!
Huh?!
No more part-time. Let's make some real cash and go after Licht.
Yes!
Hey, where did you go?! Come out here, cheater!
Jeez, that sergeant major sure is persistent.
That said...
You'll get him some day.
Good things come to those who wait.
I have to hurry! My uniform is at stake!
You don't need to change a thing.
He's right. Just show them off.
There's something about this town...
I mean, there's a wanted felon running around, yet...
It's so peaceful, it's almost funny...
Look, Lynn.
Hmm?
My new baby! A girl!
Oh, congratulations!
I was thinking, could you give her a name?
What?! Oh, no, no, I can't...
Why not? She wants you to.
B-But...
Just make sure she wears a long skirt.
Yes! I don't want her to become a pervert.
Hey! Come on!
Hey, Lynn!
This kid tried to steal our bread again!
This time he isn't getting off easy!
W-Wait!
Hey! How many times have I said don't steal from other people?
But... I was so hungry...
No buts! As punishment, you're helping me with volunteer work, understand?
Yes...
So, sir, could you...?
Yeah, all right.
Also...
Next time you're hungry, come to the guardhouse, okay?
I'll think of something.
Yes...!
Hmm?!
My shoulders are killing me.
Oh, I'll give you a massage!
My back hurts.
My long johns...
W-Wait! I have to go after the wanted man!
Oh, I'm so sorry! I'll fix her up right away!
How can I...?
Shouldn't you get back to looking for Mr. Pudding? He'll get away.
But... this doll was given to her by her mother.
It's very important to her.
I can't ignore what's important!
I see.
Show me.
Uh...
There.
Oh... Thank you!
Um...
...Pudding?
Yes, ready to eat!
Stop right there!
Stop, stop!
Stop!
So I said, just chop the tree down, but all these bugs fell out.
Nana, two more Napitas, please!
Coming right up!
I hate insects.
How are you a lumberjack?
I'm fine.
Hmm? What's up, Hina?
I was just thinking about how nice this is.
This atmosphere... Everyone's having fun and smiling.
It's like I'm relaxing in my own house.
That's our specialty.
I guess Licht feels the same way.
Who knows? He's a hard one to keep in one place.
There, two Napitas!
He'll be back, I'm sure.
That's why we're going to pick him up, along with the house, right?
Do we spoil him too much?
No, I don't think so.
Hey, Miss, where's the Napita?
Sorry, coming right up!
Thank you for waiting.
Thanks!
You're cute!
Oh, thank you.
Stop, stop!
Huh? He stopped?
Ready to face justice? Just wait and I...
No! Step back!
Mister...
First Lieutenant Jail!
Sergeant Major, it's First Lieutenant Jail!
Are you okay?!
This is too much, First Lieutenant Jail!
Our orders were to arrest him...
Shield troops, surround him!
First Lieutenant!
Hey, you.
If you are going to keep playing dumb, I will pierce you right away.
Huh?
Worth a try.
Huh?
It would have been nice if you had just written me off as dead.
Soldiers, attack!
Hey, wait...
Hey.
There's a girl here.
What...?
Our steel spears...
Just as we thought, a Ballot Holder...!
I will handle him.
Actually, I'd prefer not to be handled...
Sergeant Major Lynn.
Y-Yes.
Recite the mission assigned to our company.
Oh, um... Yes! To arrest the Ballot Holder, sir!
And what exactly is a Ballot Holder?
It is the name given to owners of illegal Counts, called Ballots.
It is a felony just to own one.
So am I a felon, too?
No, sir! Military officers are specially allowed to own a Ballot,
in order to allow them to combat Ballot Holders.
You studied well, Lynn.
Um... and...
Continue, Sergeant Major Lynn.
Y-Yes!
Ballots have a unique feature, that isn't fully understood...
Ballot Holders are able to activate unique abilities, depending on their Count.
First Lieutenant Jail's ability to create iron objects is one such ability.
I see, I see. So, Mr. Lieutenant,
you must know that the strength of your ability depends on the Count number?
Of course, there is some variance between individuals...
...but your count is 900. Mine is 5700.
Maybe you shouldn't be trying to fight me?
Well.
We will see about that...
What?!
Ugh, so persistent!
Waste of time!
You will not get away!
Like I said, I don't want to fight you.
Then how about... this!
He disappeared?!
Wait, no!
He must be moving extremely fast!
Extremely... extremely fast!
So this is the Flashing Strike.
Good! Seems like he can't see me.
In that case, there's no better strategy...
...than escape!
Worthless.
Even I can do that.
Ouch...
But... that's odd.
Oh... I get it.
You're not really at 900, are you?
It is one of my convictions--
I will punish evil with my own hands.
I have no interest in getting promoted into a position behind a desk.
But there are bothersome rules in the military organization...
If my Count gets too high, I am forced into a promotion.
That is why I do this...
...in order for me to commit to my convictions!
Twelve thousand, five hundred? Is that for real?
I could be in a bit of trouble.
"Episode 4: Ballot Holder"
Iron Jail unleashes his true destructive force.
He is actually a robotic war machine developed by the Empire!
He attacks with the laser beams launched from his glasses!
Will I be able to survive?!
I can't emit lasers, yet.
Oh, sorry.
Next episode, "Don't Apologize, Apologize."