"Year 305 of the Alcian calendar..."
"It was..."
"Governed by numbers."
There once was a great war, called the Waste War.
During that long conflict appeared a group of heroes, called Aces.
Wearing bright shining stars,
they carved the number of enemies vanquished onto their bodies,
and displayed feats of superhuman strength.
However, it is said that when peace arrived, the Aces vanished.
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.
Twelve thousand, five hundred...
Twelve thousand, five hundred, huh?
Ugh, I can't just stand and watch this!
Mister!
You little...
That move again?
No, it's faster than before!
Too slow.
What...?
Oh... Hey...
Huh? You sure?
Not a problem.
Your famous Flashing Strikes are...
...far too slow.
Hey! That was hurtful!
Then...
...how about this?
--Oh, no! --That's...
He's flying?!
No, that's...
Please retreat, sir!
It's the high-altitude sword strike that was in the report!
If the reports are accurate, there is no way to block that blow!
Not even you, sir!
Can he fly, or is he just jumping?
Sir...?
I see.
It's just a jump.
Obviously, unless you are actually flying, you cannot dodge in the air.
Wow! He did it!
First Lieutenant Jail!
My Count is based on the number of times I was able to commit to my convictions.
The iron I create represents my convictions--my will!
No criminal can cut through it.
That is why evildoers call me, with fear in their voices...
Hey, wait...
...Iron Will, Iron Jail!
Pudding!
Mister!
It's over.
For a mere 5,700 you did well, I suppose.
Yeah, yeah, fine. I give up, I give up!
Go ahead and take me away to wherever you want.
Your eyes...
Your will remains unbroken.
But this is a good opportunity.
I needed some time to ask you some questions.
Questions?
Lynn's panties were white.
What?!
Yep. Yep.
This whole incident is full of questions, but...
...one thing is clear.
You're a member of the military like me, aren't you?
Huh...?
That melee martial art you just displayed...
That is the military combat technique taught to us, the Alcian Royal Army.
You cannot be just an ordinary deserter.
I would have been told about someone like you.
Nothing makes sense.
I was ordered to employ every resource available to arrest you.
All for a Ballot Holder with a mere 5,700 for his Count.
A Legendary Ace? How can someone be alive after 300 years?
Assuming the upper echelon has not gone mad, there is only one thing to ask:
Who are you?
Who knows?
Why does the upper echelon call you "Ace"?
Why are we employing the entirety of the armed forces to go after you?
What possible reason could there be?
How should I know?
You... Who are you, really?
Just some pudding.
I did not want to do this.
You will experience some pain.
Ouch...
What are you doing?
Well, um...
How do I say this...?
I honestly don't really know either, but...
He... This guy...
He helped me hand out fliers...
...and fixed a doll and things like that.
My point is, um...
...he doesn't seem all that bad, so...
Lynn.
I have heard the rumors about you.
"Help wanted" "Let's build a park for the kids!"
You ignore your official duties and spend your time on so-called "volunteer work."
"Help wanted" "Let's build a park for the kids!"
Y-Yes.
You saw how this town is really cramped and full of cliffs, right?
There's no place for kids to play.
So I thought, hey, why not build a park?
What do you think, sir? Would you like to join us and...?
Worthless.
Have you forgotten my convictions?
No...
As a member of the military, your highest priority is to punish criminals.
This is why you are still so useless.
Do you think that, just because the town is peaceful,
you have the right to ignore official duties?
If you have time to waste on this nonsense...
...bring justice to evil.
Hey, enough already!
--Lynn is--
--It's okay, everyone! --Lynn is--
First Lieutenant Jail is right...
I will apologi--
Don't apologize!
Hey, you.
It's not that I can't cut your iron--
I didn't want to.
Because she said...
...she didn't want to damage this town.
I see, so you are not just a 5,700 after all.
But do not underestimate me.
You are not the only one...
...who is hiding his true power!
Everyone, run!
What?!
You...
You don't get it!
Not this town or Lynn!
What...?
--This way! --This way, hurry!
--She's not being lazy because this town is peaceful. --This way! --This way, hurry!
--She's not being lazy because this town is peaceful.
This town is peaceful...
...because she's here!
Apologize to her!
Sergeant Major!
No!
What...?
Hey, Lynn.
Pudding?
Um, uh...
Hey, Lynn...
Yes...?
You're really heavy.
What?
You're heavy... too heavy.
Please go on a diet!
Whoa?!
I hate you!
Hey, hey, wait, careful!
Oh, nice timing.
Catch!
Mister First Lieutenant, sir.
Watch out, okay? She's heavy.
You are not getting away...!
First Lieutenant?
Um... sir...?
Too heavy.
Hey, sir! That's no way to treat a young lady!
"Help wanted" "Let's build a park for the kids!" Hey, sir! That's no way to treat a young lady!
"Help wanted" "Let's build a park for the kids!"
This town is peaceful because she's here.
Apologize to her!
"Help wanted" "Let's build a park for the kids!"
Apologize!
What is it?
Whoa... Cool...
Me first!
No, me!
First Lieutenant Jail...?
My iron does not last long unless I am close by.
You have three days.
Go secure it with plaster or build a foundation or whatever else.
After that, we go after him.
Lynn.
You are coming with me.
Sir, yes, sir!
Everyone, bring some wood!
Gotcha!
Oh, what should I do?
Stop it! Hey!
Hey, kids! Take turns!
When he saved Lynn...
That speed--
he was much faster than me.
So he never showed his true strength after all...
What a con man...
--Don't get hurt! --Watch out!
Does this go here?
"Episode 5 - Don't Apologize, Apologize!"
Hey, it's me, Licht!
Next on Plunderer , a new heroine arrives!
She lived near me when we were kids.
Yes! "The Girl Next Door" trope! Finally!
"Licht- chan , take me to the skies."
Thus begins the love triangle with Hina!
Oh, who should I choose?
Liars begone!
Next episode, "Hunch."