Universal Calendar 800,
Neue Reich Calendar 2, May 20th:
Having finally sated their need for sleep,
to discuss Kaiser Reinhard's request.
the Yang Fleet's staff officers were ready
First, we draw Kaiser Reinhard into the corridor.
Then we drag him out for negotiations.
That was our goal from the very beginning,
reject his proposal to talk.
so we have no reason to
Imperial forces can't defeat us,
But just because the
an immediate truce either.
I can't imagine them wanting
of this being a trap.
We should prepare for the possibility
promises of peace in order to assassinate him.
They may intend to lure Admiral Yang out with
No, I think that's unlikely.
Because of the kaiser's personality.
golden-haired boy would turn to assassination
I find it hard to believe that that prideful,
at his favorite game of war.
just because he can't win
That may be true of the kaiser,
who would have a slightly different view of things.
but I'm sure there are some on his staff
Even after all that bloodshed, they failed to win.
a genius at war is most likely crushed,
The kaiser's reputation as
more loyalty than sense might try something.
and I think it's possible that some fools with
probably attend the talks.
Either way, the admiral will
Will I be allowed to accompany him?
decide to request a meeting,
Still, why did the kaiser suddenly
when he loves to fight so much?
to talk with Yang Wen-li
Kaiser Reinhard's sudden request
the Imperial military itself.
was met with surprise even within
repeatedly protested their current expedition,
Even Hildegard von Mariendorf, who had
had not really expected it.
and had hoped for such an outcome,
clash head-on and force Yang to his knees.
He was so determined to have the military forces
It's not as if the fever could have daunted him.
Kircheis came to keep me in check.
Kircheis said...
your conflict with Yang Wen-li."
"Please put an end to
Even in death, he advises me.
All right, Kircheis.
You never change.
and yet you act like you're so much older,
You're only two months older than me,
always stopping me from fighting.
I'm older than you now, you know.
Because you'll never get any older.
But all right.
I'll try having a talk with Yang Wen-li.
Just to see how it goes.
I can't promise we'll come to an agreement.
to do what no one else could.
So, the ghost of the deceased managed
But that isn't...
until negotiations have definitely broken down,
Those like Bittenfeld probably won't make a move
Steinmetz's subordinates
but quite a number of Fahrenheit and
want to avenge the death of their commander.
It's all I can do to keep them in check.
Shooting down the enemy isn't the only strategy.
We could just seal them in the Iserlohn Corridor.
Yang Wen-li's genius and charisma,
Considering they're unified solely under
until Yang dies of old age.
we could even wait it out
could be said for the Empire.
But I suppose the same
the Empire would lose its leader.
If the kaiser passed away,
hinges on that as well,
I suppose Yang Wen-li's basic strategy
but to think the kaiser would fall ill first...
Although the doctors do say it's only fatigue.
The kaiser is not one to succumb to illness.
as a soldier can be trusted,
Even if Kaiser Reinhard's dignity
as honorable as Marshal Mittermeyer.
I doubt all of the new Imperial military is
They may not be plotting assassination,
to avenge the deaths of their fellow soldiers.
but they may fail to control those who act out
Then if I may be so bold,
on behalf of the admiral.
I could go see Kaiser Reinhard first
I'll hear the details of his conditions and proposal,
to negotiate from there.
then the admiral can make his way
No, that won't do, Julian.
who has requested to meet me as an equal.
That would be discourteous to the kaiser,
he renounces his negotiation request,
If it offends the kaiser and
the chance to come to a truce may be lost forever.
the Imperial forces head-on now,
And if we were to fight
we would have no chance of wining.
That's true.
Our soldiers haven't recovered yet,
Iserlohn's limited production capabilities.
and preparing supplies is a slow process with
of replacing the soldiers we've lost.
Most importantly, we have no means
What's more, we lost Vice Admiral Fischer.
We can't win by tactics alone.
ability to execute them perfectly.
It's no good if the fleet doesn't have the
right now is suicide.
Rejecting the negotiation request
All right, then.
the one to request negotiations
The fact that the kaiser was
means that we won, practically speaking.
on Fezzan or in the former Alliance territories,
If this encourages anti-Empire guerrilla activity
it will make our position even stronger.
Although I wouldn't get my hopes up for that.
who should accompany Yang.
Well, now to discuss
should obviously go along,
Mrs. Yang, his adjutant,
and couldn't even attend today's meeting.
but unfortunately she has come down with a cold
our forces back on their feet as well,
I have to concentrate on getting
so I'll take a pass this time.
He'll need an able bodyguard, just in case.
Not you.
fortress defense at a time like this?
How could we do without the commander of
Uh...
What about me?
Yang's absence, aren't you?
You're responsible for the fleet in
In that case, I have no responsibilities.
so there's no call for you on this, Commander.
There's absolutely no chance of air combat,
with proper common sense-
Well, I believe you'll need someone
...to stay and keep an eye on the rest.
you from headquarters.
So I'll be the one accompanying
officers accompanied Yang.
In the end, only three high-ranking
Rear Admiral Patrichev,
These were Vice Chief of Staff
Commander Blumhardt from the Rosen Ritters,
Lt. Commander Soul.
and Marshal Bewcock's former adjutant,
was chosen on behalf of old man Bewcock.
So Blumhardt's the bodyguard, and Soul
What about Patrichev?
To serve as a foil, what else?
You would have made a fine foil yourself.
Well, I'm a troublemaker, after all.
he's not taking Julian along.
But I'm still surprised that
they wouldn't know who was accompanying who.
Probably because if he brought Julian along,
Julian, take care of things while I'm gone.
but I'm disappointed I can't come along.
I'd like to say "leave it to me,"
Can't I be of assistance?
Am I not as useful as Rear Admiral Patrichev?
Don't be silly, I've always relied on you.
Ever since that day six years ago
dragging a suitcase larger than yourself,
when you came to my house
I've always relied on you.
Thank you.
But still...
If I couldn't go, I'd have you go instead.
But I can, so I will. That's all.
All right, I'll be waiting for good news, in any case.
Please be careful.
By the way, Julian.
Yes?
Cazerne's daughter or Schönkopf's?
In all honesty, which do you like better:
with whichever decision you make.
I'll have to come to terms
Admiral!
the minister of military affairs,
Around this time, Marshal Oberstein,
sent a suggestion to Reinhard from distant Fezzan.
out of Iserlohn by proposing a truce,
It was a typical plot to lure Yang Wen-li
but his was particularly devious.
as a hostage under the pretext of being an envoy
He suggested offering one of the Imperial leaders
wouldn't come out otherwise.
since Yang Wen-li probably
once he came to meet the Imperial troops
Then they would kill the clueless Yang
to remove any future anxieties.
to be killed by Yang's subordinates,
Of course, the hostage was sure
commander-less Yang faction
but if they then subdued the
under the pretext of avenging the hostage,
the Lohengramm Dynasty.
all of space would be unified under
hostage when they knew they would be sacrificed?
But would any of the officers volunteer to be a
I shall take on that role myself.
If none volunteer to go as an envoy,
Still, I somehow can't bring myself to applaud him.
if he was forced to die along with Oberstein.
Yang Wen-li would never rest in peace
where Oberstein is the hostage?
Besides, why would Yang ever trust any plan
No, I think we should just let him do as he likes.
But after Oberstein is killed by Yang's faction,
we have no obligation to avenge his death.
Exactly.
whose demise would bring peace to the universe,
It's Oberstein, not Yang Wen-li,
security to the Lohengramm Dynasty,
and a happily ever after for all of us.
choose to adopt such a dishonorable suggestion.
Either way, I'm just glad that His Majesty didn't
On May 25th,
Yang Wen-li set forth from Iserlohn Fortress
for the second time.
to meet and talk with Kaiser Reinhard
He's not taking the Ulysses?
It would be menacing to go in a battleship,
to the inquiry two years ago.
and the Leda II is the ship he took
so it's an auspicious choice.
He did come back safe then,
And what's with that bunch?
the revolutionary government.
Representatives from
They want to dictate negotiations if they can.
Seriously? They don't get it at all, do they?
something Kaiser Reinhard
This meeting is pretty much
requested of Admiral Yang as an individual.
the revolutionary government.
I doubt the kaiser gives a damn about
Yang doesn't have the authority to negotiate.
Still, if the talks turn toward politics,
It's a matter of principle.
Plus, Yang feels guilty
without consulting the government first,
for having responded to the request
their authority as much as he can.
so I figure he wants to preserve
as many of our people along.
That's also why he isn't bringing
Oh, boy, it's always so complicated.
meet the most handsome man in the universe.
Frederica, I'm just going to pop over and
I'll be back in about two weeks.
Please take care on your journey.
Wait, your hair's a mess.
Oh, it's fine, just leave it.
handsome man in the universe.
No, you're about to meet the second most
See you later.
Bye, bye!
Hey, Mommy?
Have you and Daddy ever done that?
Of course we have.
But not anymore?
Well, Charlotte, you wouldn't think to learn
once you're in fourth grade, would you?
something you already learned in first grade
It's the same as that.
Thus, Julian and Yang parted ways.
in the days to come.
How Julian must have regretted this
the sun that was Reinhard,
He had been staring directly at
an entirely different star.
and hadn't noticed the presence of
around Fezzan under a commission from Yang,
Boris Konev, who had been cruising the area
communications range of Iserlohn
didn't reach a region within
had departed from the fortress.
until three days after Yang
had departed from the fortress.
until three days after Yang
Yang!
Is Yang still alive?!
but you've really hit rock bottom with this one.
Your jokes have never been that great,
the grim reaper seems to be on vacation,
Unfortunately for you,
and our marshal is doing just peachy.
This is no time for jokes!
from the psychiatric hospital
Andrew Falk escaped
and is headed this way to assassinate Yang!
What?!
That imbecile Andrew Falk!
four years ago at Amritsar.
He already killed twenty million
Wasn't that enough for him?!
If he wants to kill someone, he should kill himself.
and the environment.
For the good of both civilization
I'm sure he thinks it's his lifelong undertaking.
Outdoing Yang Wen-li, that is.
thinks if his achievements can't compete,
So, he's finally gotten to the point where he
he should just do away with the rival altogether.
Do you really think Falk is plotting this alone?
If somebody set him free...
and bring him back.
We'll go after Admiral Yang immediately
We'll figure out the rest later.
suspicion among the Imperial forces,
Sending too many ships will rouse unnecessary
so just a few will do.
Thus, with confusion still in the air,
from Iserlohn in pursuit of Yang.
six battleships set out
Keep this under wraps.
Particularly...
take care not to let Mrs. Yang find out.
Yes, sir!
I'm counting on you all.
Admiral!
At 2350 on May 31st,
with Romsky and the others,
Yang had finished his meal
playing three-dimensional chess.
and was spending the time until bed
Checkmate.
Man, you got me again!
I never thought I was this bad!
I wonder how Julian's doing?
Are we still unable to contact Iserlohn Fortress?
interference from the electromagnetic storm.
Yes, and it doesn't seem like it's just
some jammers about during the battle?
Maybe the Imperial forces scattered
I think it's time for bed.
Well, now that I'm in high spirits,
You're quitting while you're ahead?
for tomorrow evening.
W-well, promise me a rematch
Sure, I'll drill you again.
Until then.
So, the rumors were true.
What do you mean?
How we were chosen.
thought he could beat at three-dimensional chess.
Apparently, Admiral Yang only chose the ones he
from the Imperial forces.
Captain, incoming message
Sir, I'm sorry for disturbing your rest.
from the Imperial forces,
We have an incoming message
Commodore Andrew Falk
saying former Alliance military
where he was being held.
escaped from the psychiatric hospital
He took over an armed merchant vessel
to assassinate you, Sir.
and is on his way to this sector
Sir?
I'll be right there. Tell me the details then.
I've ordered everyone to be on alert.
The Imperial military contacted us again,
two destroyers to guard us,
saying they have dispatched
unfortunately poor at the moment.
but communication is
and I'm a little drowsy.
Oh, I took some sleeping pills
armed merchant craft we were warned of!
Radar contact! I believe it's the
Prepare for combat!
Fire!
Counter them! Ready the main battery!
behind the armed merchant craft!
Two Imperial ships have appeared
What?!
Imperial ships have opened fire!
Why?!
Incoming message from Imperial ship!
What do we do?
All right, put them on!
We have disposed of the terrorists.
Please put your minds at ease.
Your Excellency to the kaiser,
We shall be escorting
pay our respects face-to-face.
and if possible, we hope to
Our representative is Chairman Romsky.
I will abide by his decision.
as a gentleman should.
Romsky's decision was to act
and gave permission for the ships to dock.
In other words, he accepted the request
Andrew Falk, eh?
He was such a dreary, haughty, jerk of a man.
didn't conform to his expectations.
He was intelligent, but reality
that involved equations and formulas,
He must have been proficient at solving problems
to live in a world without a manual.
but I suppose he wasn't cut out
Do we really need to dock with their ship?
Where's Admiral Yang?
I had him stand by.
too much, especially this time around.
He has been acting at his own discretion far
that diplomatic and liaison authority
So I thought we should make it clear here
lies primarily with our government.
He's not here.
Have they caught on?
Where is Yang Wen-li?!
but it's discourteous to hold us at gunpoint.
I don't know what you want,
Put that gun away first.
Don't hit them!
If we go after them, they'll lead us to Yang Wen-li!
Stay down, Admiral!
Run, Admiral!
Admiral!
Please run!
Don't do that. That hurt.
Yang's through here!
He's so heavy, he won't budge!
Unidentified ship, approaching fast!
Board the Leda II!
Where is Admiral Yang?!
Talk!
Gone from this world!
You!
Julian, go rescue the admiral!
I'll come as soon as I take care of these guys!
Aye, aye!
It's all right. The Ulysses is a lucky ship!
It helped us locate the Leda II, after all!
Hope will prevail! Our efforts won't be in vain!
Where's a safe place?
Frederica and Julian accompany me.
But really, I'm glad I didn't have
Admiral Yang!
Admiral Yang! It's Julian!
Where are you?!
Admiral Yang Wen-li?!
He shot me through an arterial plexus...
I've killed him! I've killed him!
So much blood coming out.
to the bloodshed I've caused till now.
Although it's nothing compared
This is where I die?
Come on, Yang Wen-li.
Strange...
I should be getting lighter.
Considering how much blood I'm losing,
Why is my body so heavy?
Huh?
Man, I must look like a mess.
become Bloodsoaked Yang.
Great, Miracle Yang has
I'm sorry, Frederica.
I'm sorry, Julian.
I'm sorry, everyone...
Admiral Yang!
At 0255 on June 1st, Universal Calendar 800...
Yang Wen-li's time
The Magician Never Returns
stopped forever at the age of 33.
NEXT EPISODE
Yang Wen-li is dead.
tick forward regardless.
However, history continues to
The battle continues for those left behind,
Yang's mark on history is meaningful.
particularly to ensure that
Next time, on Legend of the Galactic Heroes,
After the Festival
Next Legend of the Galactic Heroes
"After the Festival"
Episode 83:
Another page turns in the history of the galaxy.