are buried under that, huh?
The corpses of all those followers
than the lives of its followers.
Nothing is cheaper to a church
and soldiers to military strategists.
Just as the common people are to those in power,
It's a cause for anger, but not surprise.
that Admiral Yang is an exception.
You look like you want to say
Liking Yang as a person is fine.
I like him, too.
respect him as a military strategist.
And it's only natural for you to
itself a damnable occupation.
But being a military strategist is
so there's no need for you to get worked up.
Yang is probably aware of that himself,
and be tolerant of criticism of the military.
I hope that you'll come to understand that
There's a funny thing about Julian.
Me included,
ends up becoming a mentor to the kid.
anyone older who interacts with him somehow
I wonder why that is?
Probably the virtue of his character.
His character?
He still has a lot to learn.
experienced at least ten or twenty romances.
You can't call him a proper man until he's
We're setting off soon. Go get some rest.
According to Commander Rinnesal,
take down the headquarters of the Church of Terra.
you played a significant role in helping us
our will by the Terraists,
Yes, we were being held against
so it was partly for our own revenge.
We were happy to cooperate.
I would like to reward your service in some way.
What would you desire?
to Fezzan, there is nothing more we need.
As long as our entire crew manages to return
if you're supposed to be Fezzanese.
You should show more greed
What's the matter?
we could compensate you for them.
If you have incurred any commercial losses,
You shouldn't hesitate to speak up.
Thank you.
our losses without calculating them.
We can't be certain of the value of
with a number in a few days?
Would you allow us to come up
I understand,
and return to the Imperial capital.
but we must leave this place shortly
to accompany you to Odin?
If so, will you not allow us
I've never had the pleasure of seeing the capital,
to see the sights there.
and I hope to use this opportunity
shipments to make on our way back.
Especially since we have no urgent
That's an easy request to grant.
I will have my men make the arrangements.
Thank you.
That was quite a bold decision you made.
to encounter different values.
Admiral Yang once said that it's important
So I always wanted to go to the Imperial capital.
if we're with the Imperial military,
We're sure to get in without suspicion
so this is a good opportunity.
That's true.
of Imperial hotties on Odin.
Besides, there are bound to be lots
Universal Calendar 799,
Neue Reich Calendar 1, July 30th:
Odin, the Imperial capital, received the report
Church of Terra had been eliminated.
that the headquarters of the
But around the same time,
chaotic events transpiring on Heinessen,
they also received word of the string of
causing a stir among the Imperial leadership.
Following the official report,
to Müller, an old acquaintance.
Captain Ratzel delivered an urgent message
lacked impartiality as commissioner?
So you claim that Admiral Lennenkampf
I realize this is a highly disrespectful thing
and a supervisor to whom I owe a great deal,
to say about a senior statesman
willfully encouraged instability.
but Admiral Lennenkampf's conduct
Are you prepared to officially testify to that?
Before a court-martial or an open trial.
going on in the background.
I see, so that's what was
How narrow-minded Lennenkampf was!
from attending, partly due to a slight fever,
That day, Kaiser Reinhard refrained
of the free discussion that ensued.
and would be informed of whatever came
to present Captain Ratzel's claim.
Contrary to his character, Müller spoke up first
and particularly the fairness of its conduct.
This concerns the integrity of the Empire
of the Empire and the Alliance
I ask that we think beyond the boundaries
that is universally judicious.
and come to a decision
Personally speaking, I believe that first,
for having aggravated matters
we must determine who is responsible
irresponsible information.
by anonymously providing such
Captain Ratzel fellow is right.
It seems to me that this
Punishing these shameless informants first
preserve His Majesty's honor.
is what must be done to
in self-defense against their unjust accusations,
If Yang Wen-li's actions were taken
appropriate consideration.
we must take that under
harsh on Admiral Lennenkampf.
These statements seem somewhat
remove Yang Wen-li as a potential future threat.
To ensure the safety of our nation, he attempted to
compelled him to devise such a conspiracy?
Can you not construe that it was loyalty that
A nation cannot stand on conspiracy!
A nation can only stand on moral integrity.
At least, if we do not intend to do as much,
we are no different from the Goldenbaum Dynasty!
the New Empire to our soldiers and our people?!
How could we hope to justify the establishment of
to be called a great commander.
Though an enemy, Yang Wen-li deserves
Should we fail to treat him with due decorum,
anonymous tips and conspiracy,
and eliminate him based on
to future generations?!
how would we ever justify ourselves
Such noble words, Admiral Mittermeyer.
It's hard to believe that just two years ago,
eliminate Duke Lichtenlade.
you were involved in the plot to
Are you feeling the pangs of conscience now?
evenly matched conflict, so to speak.
The elimination of Duke Lichtenlade was an
we would have been the sacrificial lambs instead.
If we had been a step too late,
there is no shame in that.
We merely took the initiative;
But what about the matter at hand?
Are we not trying to frame an ordinary military man,
for a crime he didn't commit?
living a peaceful civilian life in retirement,
shameless Alliance scoundrels
Why should we have to assist these
in their unlawful self-preservation?
do you validate such vile conduct?
Minister of Military Affairs, under what philosophy
Exactly!
Precisely so.
and the Alliance is irreparable,
If the relationship between Yang Wen-li
between him and the Imperial military.
perhaps it will serve to build ties
any unnecessary military action,
We should alert him not to take
an investigator to ascertain the facts.
and make haste to dispatch
and head for Heinessen myself.
I could take on that role
You all seem to misunderstand.
Yang Wen-li's crime that I speak of
anonymous information or not.
has nothing to do with whether there was
by abducting the high commissioner,
It is that he and his subordinates escaped
who acts on behalf of His Majesty.
and administering due punishment,
Without calling that a crime
how are we to uphold the integrity of the Empire?
I ask that you consider that.
I regret to say this,
by carelessly putting his trust in an anonymous tip
but Lennenkampf brought this upon himself
or at least convict him without proof.
to condemn an innocent man,
Do you not agree
not to obscure the facts, but to expose them,
that the true way to maintain integrity is
and rectify anything we may be accountable for?
But it was none other than His Majesty the Kaiser
Lennenkampf to his post.
who appointed Senior Admiral
His Excellency Admiral Lennenkampf
Commander-in-Chief, criticizing
sacred, inviolable name.
means scarring His Majesty's
You would do well to consider that.
Silence, wretch!
You dare take advantage of His Majesty's name
the commander-in-chief
to counter the just reasoning of
instead of offering your own insight?!
Arrogant weasel!
in the Ministry of the Interior.
You are only the head of a bureau
By what excuse
allows those ranked senior admiral or above?!
do you to sit here on a council that only
into a debate among admirals!
If that were not enough, you stick your nose
Your impudence knows no bounds!
Leave this place at once!
Or do you refuse to leave under your own power?!
Wait outside until the council is over.
I have never been so insulted in my life!
but Your Excellency as well!
They not only attacked me,
How was that any different from hurling abuse?!
It's not just Admiral Reuenthal.
I also find that kind of argument distasteful.
N-no...
your attendance with the rest of the council.
I admit it was negligent of me not to verify
nor the commissioner of military police
And it seems neither the minister of the interior
are pleased with my affiliation with you.
care about such opinions.
It's not like Your Excellency to
but I can't have you inhibiting me.
I do not mind being disliked,
I will make sure not to let that happen.
blatantly provocative conduct...
But honestly, that Admiral Reuenthal's
that as a precaution?
Shouldn't we do something about
the founding of our nation,
Reuenthal contributed much to
incomparable to that of Lennenkampf.
and His Majesty's trust in him is
I'm sure Lennenkampf's folly has taught you
someone without proof.
the foolishness of disparaging
V-very well, then I shall look for proof.
Irrefutable proof.
Has Our body always been so frail?
With all due respect, Your Majesty is far too busy.
in warfare and your political duties,
Considering how diligently you engage
it's only natural that you develop a slight fever.
become seriously ill long ago.
If it were me, I would have
Even so, We feel tired more often lately.
You engage in your duties too seriously.
What? Then you would have Us be neglectful?
Your Majesty, please excuse my impertinence.
burns twice as bright burns half as long.
But my father once told me that the candle that
I'm serious, please get some rest.
Emil, it's too early for you to understand.
Burning out is not what scares me.
and to remain smoldering in vain.
It's the possibility of never achieving that goal,
a lady to wed and start a family?
Why not go ahead and find
It's troublesome enough on Our own.
The guards would have a terrible time
a crown prince in addition to me.
if they had to worry about a kaiserin or
is here to see you.
Your Majesty, the minister of military affairs
to a provisional conclusion,
The Supreme Military Council has come
and he requests your confirmation.
Very well, show him to the adjoining lounge.
Lennenkampf's rash lack of prudence,
There was unexpected criticism against
circumstances of the situation.
and the majority seek to investigate the
the ability to maintain public order,
However, since the Alliance clearly lacks
to mobilize at any moment.
we should prepare the military
It was my mistake to assign Lennenkampf.
for even a hundred days.
To think he failed to hold his post
abilities with Us holding tightly to their reins.
We suppose some can only exercise their true
take over the Alliance, does it not?
However, this gives us just cause to completely
Don't give Us unwarranted advice!
role of high commissioner,
For now, have Steinmetz take over the
Lennenkampf's return with Yang Wen-li.
and have him negotiate
Lennenkampf himself, as well.
In any case, We will have to hear from
Yang Wen-li's sentence afterwards.
We can decide on
Alliance government's movements,
Keep close watch on the
take the appropriate countermeasures.
and if they plan to interfere, have Steinmetz
Very well.
Lennenkampf would fail?
Or could it be that I secretly hoped
Perhaps so.
from Lennenkampf's failure,
When I heard of the turmoil resulting
sweep through my entire body.
a feeling of elation did
as a belligerent emperor?
Will I be known to future generations
But it is too late for me to change how I live.
That's right...
It's not bloodshed I crave.
It's the clash of bold wills and ingenuity.
That alone brings satisfaction to my life.
Isn't that right?
August 1st:
The Wahlen Fleet,
and to handle the aftermath, departed Terra,
leaving behind only some units to investigate
and began its return to the Imperial capital, Odin.
the Undutiness also accompanied the fleet.
With Julian and the others aboard,
Is that the disk?
My only souvenir.
has collapsed, it may not have much worth.
Although now that the Church of Terra
making his decisions, that's all I need.
But if Admiral Yang can make use of this in
True.
crushed surprisingly easily, wasn't it?
But man, the Church of Terra was
But is it really over?
his crew are headed this way.
It seems certain that Admiral Yang and
to change our location.
I don't think it will be wise for us
His Majesty Erwin Josef still unknown?
Incidentally, are the whereabouts of
Yes, my apologies.
If I may be so bold as to defend myself,
under our current circumstances.
investigations are difficult
I know very well that I ask for the impossible.
However...
restore the Goldenbaum Dynasty.
I can no longer hope to
as a political tool in that endeavor,
However, as one of the adults who used a child
to see his future through.
I do bear the responsibility
Yes, sir.
To hand these forces over to Admiral Yang,
and the matter of His Majesty Erwin Joseph...
Those are my last two tasks in life.
to push himself to his very limits.
I want the great actor Yang Wen-li
to realize how great an actor he is,
Although the man himself doesn't seem
just to get him up on stage.
and it takes a lot of work
agonizing over an underachieving student?
Don't you feel like a schoolteacher
I actually aspired to be a teacher once.
I hate being given homework, but...
...you like assigning it, right?
There's a whole pile of homework to be done.
nor the Alliance sounds grand and all,
A third power that belongs neither to the Empire
but military force isn't enough to maintain that.
External negotiations?
What about supplies? Our organization?
I need more time.
We took the leap much too early.
announcing Lennenkampf's death.
Plus, we need to think about the timing of
an attack from the Imperial military.
If we botch this, we may invite
see through the government's corrupt ploy
In any case, I'm impressed that you were able to
the circumstances changing so rapidly.
with so little information and with
never intended as much as I thought.
Who knows? Perhaps the government
It's entirely possible it was all in my head.
Hey! Sir, don't start saying that now!
into the facts at this point.
Exactly, it's no use inquiring
malice and conspiracy in the Alliance government.
Besides, I certainly do believe there was
so it's not like I ever deceived you.
Both then and now,
Though you did put me up to it.
I never would have given up Iserlohn Fortress.
If I'd known this was going to happen,
into a base for democratic republicanism,
We might have made that impenetrable fortress
recognize its autonomy.
and eventually made the Empire
Although that wouldn't have been easy.
Are you having regrets? That it's come to this?
Of course not.
not even thirty years old.
I came to be called "Sir" as a youngster
working under Admiral Yang.
I owe that to, or can blame that on,
I'll have him take responsibility for that.
Autonomy, huh?
resourceful as the Fezzanese
If only we could be as shrewd and
who once secured autonomy within the Empire.
And what has the missus been doing, all this time?
and the independent Merkatz Fleet,
She's apparently sorting through data on us
devise a strategy whenever he's ready.
so that Admiral Yang will be able to
I see.
Different people have different talents.
than working on her cooking skills.
I'm sure that will be more useful to her husband
That husband is the problem here.
of pushing him up on stage,
Considering we went to the trouble
action, and lounges around taking naps,
if he still won't come up with a clear course of
the audience is bound to start booing him.
getting dragged into this mess.
He may be sulking over
Fezzan...
independent merchants through Boris Konev?
Couldn't we earn the support of the
The problem with that couple is...
they don't think beyond justifiable self-defense.
We need them to have more ambition.
Julian and the others to return from Terra,
To do that, we need to wait for
a base of operations, at any rate.
and that requires us to have
The first step is to link up with Admiral Merkatz
with a centralized chain of command,
and create a republican force
but we'll have to face that problem eventually.
Still...
being called a rebel unit is grand and all,
a bunch of kids running away from home.
but if you ask me, we're just
Frederica...
Can I get a cup of tea?
Two months, two short months...
to live another five years without having to work.
According to my plan, we should have been able
We shall transfer Imperial Headquarters to Fezzan.
Odin is much too far from Alliance territory.
to oversee Odin on Our behalf.
We leave Count Mariendorf, the minister of state,
military affairs and the minister of industry
Of the other cabinet members, the minister of
relocate their offices to Fezzan.
are to accompany Us and
or above are to do the same.
All officers ranked senior admiral
However, this excludes Senior Admiral Kesler,
and capital defense commander,
who serves both as commissioner of military police
Senior Admiral Mecklinger,
the former Imperial territories
who will take military command over
as newly appointed rear commander-in-chief,
and Senior Admiral Wahlen,
having subjugated the Church of Terra.
who is on his journey back from
We aim to complete the relocation within the year,
Imperial capital on September 17th.
and We ourself will leave the
will set off by August 30th,
Prior to that, Admiral Mittermeyer
and the rest of the admirals are to accompany Us.
The premonition of battle has him in high spirits.
Perhaps he really does need a rival in his life.
It could be he attained the peak all too early.
been born five centuries ago,
Or, rather, perhaps he should have
that he could unconditionally oppose,
to encounter an overwhelming rival
someone like Rudolf the Great.
stiffened somewhat while you were away.
Fräulein, your writing seems to have
Y-yes, I'm very sorry.
Add this at the end:
is not a temporary measure.
Finally, this relocation to Fezzan
delivered his proclamation.
On August 8th, Kaiser Reinhard
of the capital's transfer to Fezzan.
This was the first public announcement
located in between the Empire and the Alliance,
At the same time, considering that Fezzan was
completely annex Alliance territory.
it revealed a clear intent to
Fezzan, is it?
on a different level than ours.
Indeed, His Majesty's notions are
govern over both the existing and new territories.
That location is certainly best suited to
What will she do? That woman, Elfriede?
was in employing Oberstein, not Lennenkampf.
Honestly speaking, His Majesty's mistake
pulling the strings in this matter?
Don't you think he may be the one
He may fancy himself a loyal retainer,
those who do not share his opinions,
but at this rate he will keep eliminating all
in the dynasty's foundations!
until he eventually puts a crack
Right, I agree with you there.
It particularly concerns me
Oberstein and His Imperial Majesty.
that a rift seems to be forming lately between
if they cease to see eye to eye.
I'm afraid to think what should happen
of all people, to worry about.
What a peculiar thing for me,
where I need not answer to anybody?
Did I not myself wish to attain a position
Yes, but the means are just as important.
reduced to being Oberstein's puppet,
If a man such as Mein Kaiser were
that would be very disappointing indeed.
That year, on August 13th,
near the Iserlohn Corridor
an autonomous star system
independence from the Alliance,
declared its separation and
The Holiday is Done
which had now succumbed to the Empire.
This was El Facil.
Tagai no jounetsu to
Yume wo butsukeatte
Sukitooru namida wo nagashita ne
Ase ni kakushite
Kimi wo okuru kono toki ni
Tooi hoshi ni utsusu chikai
Hikari, yuragi, kirameki doremo ga
Mune atsui majiwari matsuri sa
Wakai kara ja nakute
Yume ni idomu koto de
Bokutachi ni wakare wa nai to iu
Hoshi wo aogeba
Bokutachi ni wakare wa nai to iu
Kokoro kayoeba
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returning to the Alliance,
As Yang considers the possibility of
which has declared its independence.
he hesitates to accept the invitation from El Facil,
has relocated its headquarters to Fezzan
Meanwhile, the Imperial military
invade Alliance territory.
and steadily prepares to once again
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Against All Flags
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"Against All Flags"
Episode 65:
Another page turns in the history of the galaxy.