Admiral Yang, where are you?!
Admiral Yang?
Admiral...
Forgive me. Please, forgive me!
I'm useless!
I failed you when you needed me most!
I'll protect you, Admiral.
I'm a useless, incompetent liar!
I wasn't even by your side when you died.
Not only did I fail to protect you,
Why you...
Sublieutenant! Sublieutenant Mintz!
Please calm down, Sublieutenant!
Let me go.
Let me go!
LET ME GO!
I'll kill them all!
They deserve to be killed for what they've done!
No one's left alive!
with Admiral Yang's body?!
More importantly, what shall we do
The poor man...
Do you intend to leave him on the floor like that?!
Admiral, let's return to Iserlohn.
That's our...
everyone's home, after all.
Let's go home.
rather than later at times like this.
Better to cry sooner
Is he safe? Admiral Yang?
He can be so clumsy.
I just hope he managed to get away.
Julian went to rescue him.
He'll be fine. He'll get here soon enough.
That's good.
things will be boring from here on out.
If he doesn't survive,
Julian, you're okay.
aren't Imperial troops-
We looked into it, and these guys
Stop it...
This isn't a theater school practice space.
for some tragedy.
I don't want to have a dress rehearsal
The Church of Terra!
assassinate Admiral Yang?!
B-but, why would Terraists want to
investigate their headquarters?!
Was it because I infiltrated Terra to
If so...
We can look into that later.
who the perpetrators are.
For now, it's enough that we know
walked on into the flames of a funeral pyre.
Eventually, I'll hurl even the ground they've
onto the Ulysses.
Throw a couple of the ones still alive
We'll take our time interrogating them later.
on our way to Iserlohn, anyway.
There will be plenty of time to kill
Shall we withdraw, then?
At 0330, Schönkopf ordered everyone to withdraw.
Soul, who was still alive despite major injury,
were transferred aboard the Ulysses,
and all others who had survived
Patrichev, and Blumhardt.
along with the bodies of Yang,
of Romsky and the other government officials
The fact that they neglected to collect the bodies
in the days that followed.
sparked criticism among some groups
you've taken prisoner.
Please hand over the Terraists
background information anyway.
They'll never spill any
They want to die as martyrs.
a martyrdom like they've never seen?
Why not grant their wish and give them
That's right, please let us do it!
To avenge Admiral Yang!
Please let us take revenge for the vice captain!
and flush them down the head!
We'll cut them up into one-centimeter bits
No, throw them into the fusion reactor alive!
Be patient!
There's a fusion reactor in Iserlohn as well.
A big one.
I could experience something like this.
I didn't defect from the Empire so
for deserting my nations twice.
Don't tell me I'm being punished
nations instead of deserting them,
If so, maybe if I'd destroyed the
I'd have spared myself this grief.
where do we go from here?
But the past aside, the question is
Go from here?
That's right! Yang Wen-li is dead!
Stop covering your ears!
Admiral Yang has died! He has died!
of Kaiser Reinhard either.
What's more, it wasn't at the hands
He was full of surprises until the very end!
Though he can't expect me to be impressed!
But we're alive, as you can see.
think about what we do now.
We survived, so we have to
How do we fight the kaiser now?
"Now," you say?
I can't even think about that now.
Not now that Admiral Yang's gone!
Admiral Yang always did the thinking for us.
and what comes after the fight...
Why we fight, how we fight,
Everything!
Shall we surrender then?
and swear our allegiance to him?
Do we bend our knee to the kaiser
That's certainly an option.
for a private military
It's the natural course of action
to disband upon losing its commander.
best we can as the undersized force that we are.
If we don't want that, we'll have to unite the
And if we are to unite, we need a representative.
succeed Admiral Yang.
We'll have to have someone to
That's true, but I think that's impossible.
Who could ever take the place of Admiral Yang?
Putting that aside, we have another problem.
There's something more?!
This may be even more important.
Who's going to tell Mrs. Yang?
Shall we ask Mrs. Cazerne?
I'm sure she could handle it.
Yes, I did consider that.
That may be best.
Men are so pathetic at times like this.
feels this discouraged?
Even Vice Admiral Schönkopf
everyone in Iserlohn will feel the same.
And when word of this reaches Iserlohn,
But we have to keep on fighting, even then?
What can we rely on to support us now?
the funeral procession arrived at Iserlohn.
And so, at 1130 on June 3rd,
You know, Julian,
died fifteen years before you anyway,
in the natural order of things, Yang would have
so it's fine for you to have to see him off.
But he was six years younger than me.
I would have to see him off?
Who would have thought
The order's all messed up...
Where's Commander Poplin?
Shut up in his room with an armful of booze.
with a dead Yang Wen-li.
He says he wants nothing to do
And Frederica?
She doesn't know.
We haven't told her yet.
You'll tell her, won't you?
I don't want to either!
to ask your wife to break the news.
We were discussing that it might be best
Julian, this is your responsibility, and your duty.
You were family to both of the Yangs.
Who else but you can break the news?
more than if you do.
If you don't, you'll regret it much
Come in.
When did you return, Julian?
That was fast.
He's dead, isn't he?
Why would you think that?
that you would be so hesitant to say.
Because there's nothing else
I see, so he really did die.
Yes, Admiral Yang has passed away.
plotted to prevent his meeting with the kaiser.
Because of some remnant Terraists who
I went to save him, but I wasn't in time.
I'm so sorry.
All I managed to do was to collect his remains.
Julian, I wish you were a liar.
news you've brought me.
Then I wouldn't have to believe the
I did have this vague sense of dread.
Vice Admiral Cazerne stopped visiting,
and Mrs. Cazerne was acting strangely.
He wasn't supposed to die like this.
to remember his past military achievements,
He should have gotten old, with only a few left
quietly reading a book.
sitting in a rocking chair in the sun every day,
That's how he would spend his days,
come to get him and he wouldn't answer.
until one day his grandchild would
without anyone realizing...
Basking in the sun, as if quietly sleeping,
That...
That was the kind of death I thought he deserved.
whatever danger he faced,
Even if he was always on the front lines,
come back from the brink of death.
I thought he would always
But this may be like him, after all.
bowing in apology.
He's probably seeing Admiral Bewcock now,
He was left in charge,
followed in Admiral Bewcock's footsteps,
yet in less than half a year he shamelessly
begging to accompany him.
Please, Julian, leave me alone for a bit.
Once I calm down a little, I'll go see him.
Thus, a shadow fell over Iserlohn,
to wallow in their grief.
but those left behind couldn't afford
to Julian on their way back.
It was just as Schönkopf had pointed out
or ideals or any of that.
People don't fight for principles
those principles or ideals.
They fight for people who embody
but for revolutionaries.
They don't fight for the revolution,
Admiral Yang either way,
We'll fight for the deceased
to act on behalf of the admiral.
but even so, we'll need someone alive
In any case, we need someone to lead us.
now that Dr. Romsky has passed.
We'll need a political leader as well,
We already have a political leader.
Who is that?
Mrs. Frederica Greenhill Yang.
Of course we haven't told Mrs. Yang yet.
We'll probably ask her in the next few days.
has some time to calm down.
Once she, you know,
You wouldn't!
It may be different in the future,
to be Admiral Yang's political successor.
but at the moment she's the only candidate
This may not be fair to the late Dr. Romsky,
for sympathy from the republican movement,
but in terms of both fame and the potential
Mrs. Yang far outdoes him.
Even in terms of political insight and competence,
the great minds of the past,
she may not be as proficient as
not any worse than Dr. Romsky.
but she'll be fine as long as she's
Don't you agree?
But...
Attenborough can be right once in a while,
in terms of political judgment as well.
In all honesty,
successors of democratic republicanism
the only way we'll be recognized as the official
as our political representative.
is if we push Mrs. Yang
there's nothing we can do about it.
Though of course, if she declines,
I'm sure she'll decline.
She's always played a supporting role.
to be at the top herself.
I can't imagine her wanting
her authority over Admiral Yang's dead body?!
What's more, how could she ever establish
Julian, listen.
become entrenched until the second generation.
Political structure and legislation generally don't
the democratic republicans before he died,
If Yang had been the political representative of
after his death, that would be hereditary in a way,
and if Mrs. Yang were to succeed to that position
and they would be appropriating that position.
that position while he was alive.
But Yang continually refused to take on
Mrs. Yang political legitimacy.
That attitude consequently gives
With all due respect, that's an empty theory.
on Frederica just because we need her.
More importantly, we can't force such a burden
I'm against it.
Oh, boy...
will accept his role that easily, either,
At this rate, I don't think Julian
as the military leader to replace Yang.
are bound to be others against it, too.
Julian himself, sure, and there
We have a tough road ahead of us.
But the fact that Yang Wen-li was his guardian
can't be ignored, given the circumstances.
and also his mentor in military strategy
beyond his capabilities?
Won't that give him legitimacy
Are you talking about charisma?
I don't care what the established term is.
The important thing right now
of the great sun that was Yang Wen-li.
is to determine who most reflects the afterglow
soldiers will think the way we do.
But the question is whether the other
they may simply obey superficially.
Even if Julian were to give orders,
We'll have to reconsider our perspective then.
But we won't be able to stop the deserters.
because Yang Wen-li was their leader.
Most only came along
Personally, I imagine the first ones to desert
El Facil Independent Government.
will be the precious dignitaries from the
They all hoped to achieve greatness
military prowess and reputation.
by taking advantage of Yang Wen-li's
That's fine, let the ones who wish to depart go.
that size is power, anyway.
As it is, we aren't in a position to declare
establish a proper core before anything else.
Even with limited numbers, we need to
We don't pursue the ones who leave, then?
I can't say we have much choice.
Frederica's sickroom,
The next day, Cazerne visited
as their political representative.
and requested that she take on the position
I'll take on the role of political representative.
If there's no other way,
Though I'm far from worthy.
and cooperation from many people.
However, it will require support
I won't be giving orders,
Once I take my position as representative,
and have everyone abide by those instructions.
but I'll need to give instructions to everyone,
I'll need everyone to understand that.
Next, Cazerne and Schönkopf called Julian
as the next leader of the revolutionary forces.
to tell him that he should take Yang Wen-li's place
what about Vice Admiral Attenborough?!
If you need someone to command the fleet,
by the time he was 27 years old!
They were calling him "Sir"
That's earlier than Admiral Yang!
credentials and recognition!
He has more than enough
He won't do.
Why not?!
pulling the strings from behind.
He himself says that he wants to be
What?!
We're the same, too.
Give up and lead us, Julian.
but we'll support you from below.
We may not be that reliable,
If we fall, we fall together.
Let me think about it.
Why don't you accept?
would say that, Frederica.
I didn't think you of all people
Think about it.
what Admiral Yang did.
There's no way I could ever do
Of course not.
Of course not, Julian.
Nobody can ever be like Yang Wen-li.
That's right, I can't.
There's too much difference in talent.
No, it's a difference in personality, Julian.
what only you can accomplish.
You just have to do
You don't have to copy Yang Wen-li.
the only Yang Wen-li in history,
The same way that he was
you are the only Julian Mintz.
the position of political representative.
I know I'm unworthy, but I intend to accept
I was at Yang Wen-li's side for twelve years.
The first eight years merely as his fan,
the next three years as his adjutant,
and the next year as his wife.
be it for a few years or a few dozen.
And now starts my time as his widow,
If I have to manage the years on my own,
my husband laid down just sit and gather dust.
I don't want to let the foundation
Besides...
Besides, if the ones left behind give up now,
moved by terrorism" with our own hands.
we'll be refuting his claim that "history can't be
That's why I intend to fulfill my duty.
I'll make it clear
If anyone calls Yang Wen-li a lazy man,
a duty that only he was capable of doing.
that my husband never once neglected
You're truly noble, Frederica.
I won't run away from my duty, either.
I'll be their so-called military leader.
Even if I'm just a figurehead,
"Noble"?
I'm not noble at all!
I wouldn't care if democracy died.
Honestly speaking,
were reduced to atoms!
I wouldn't care if the entire universe
As long as he...
reading a book half asleep!
As long as he was back at my side,
filled Iserlohn Fortress with agitation.
The announcement of Yang Wen-li's death
After Cazerne announced
of Yang Wen-li as military leader,
that Julian Mintz would be taking the place
their uncertainty seemed to rise even higher.
because he was adopted by Yang Wen-li?!
Why should Julian Mintz be our military leader just
with greater military achievements!
There are so many higher-ranking officers
Why Julian, of all people?!
like Julian with military authority, you mean?
Why would we entrust a flaxen-haired kid
about the past, but a calendar for the future.
It's because what we need now isn't a diary written
But he's much too young and inexperienced,
as an equal to Kaiser Reinhard!
and besides, we can't see him
Yeah, so what?!
sudden visit from Vice Admiral Murai.
On June 5th, Julian received a
as a member of the Yang Fleet.
Julian, I intend to fulfill my final mission
I would like your permission.
What do you intend to do, Vice Admiral Murai?
uncertainty and depart from Iserlohn Fortress.
I will gather all the dissidents and those with
Vice Admiral Murai?!
Can't I persuade you otherwise,
the Yang Fleet's operation as a military!
It's your presence that ensures
No, it's much better if I don't stay.
by staying here any longer.
There's nothing I can do to help you
Won't you agree to let me retire?
Besides, both Fischer and Patrichev are gone.
I'm tired, and I'm lonely.
Because I served under Admiral Yang,
my talent or achievements.
I was able to attain a position far beyond
I'm very grateful for that.
If I announce my secession now,
those who are uncertain will gather to join me.
They'll be able to rationalize their decision
like Murai is departing.
by saying even a high-ranking officer
what I'm trying to accomplish.
I hope you understand
Please, do as you wish, Vice Admiral.
Thank you for your service.
Thank you so much for all that you've done.
I'm sure it will be good for you all without me.
You'll have room to spread your wings.
I won't deny that,
is in breaking the rules against it.
but half the fun of drinking
People are sure to say terrible things about you.
You've actively chosen the short end of the stick.
Oh, all I have to do is bear the criticism.
to face accompanying all of you.
It's nothing compared to what I'd have
El Facil Independent Government
The council members of the
summoned Julian before the day was over.
I hear that Vice Admiral Murai is departing,
to disband our government.
but we have made an unrelated decision
inform you of our decision.
I thought we should at least
Although we have no obligation to.
I see.
Please don't be offended.
Dr. Romsky's idea in the first place.
El Facil's independence was mostly
We were pulled along by his enthusiasm
we had no hope of winning.
and got dragged into a revolution
Was Dr. Romsky a dictator?
the freedom to contest him?!
Are you saying you didn't have
In any case!
met an unexpected demise.
Both Admiral Yang and Dr. Romsky
has lost both its political and military leaders.
The revolutionary movement against the Empire
confrontation and resistance?
What's the point of further
it's time we look at the bigger picture,
As things are,
over the political system,
and instead of obsessing
and unification of humanity.
contribute to the peace
Hatred and hostility profit nothing.
martyrs, fixated on a dead man's ideals.
I think it best for you to stop fancying yourselves
I won't stop you from leaving.
So please, depart with your minds at ease.
all that you did up until today.
I don't see why you need to denounce
I will simply say that we appreciated your efforts.
May I excuse myself now?
realized Murai's true intentions.
This was when Julian
Murai was gathering and sorting out
themselves for fear of disrepute or denial,
the ones who didn't have the courage to leave
would be branded as a deserter.
knowing full well that he himself
Universal Calendar 800,
After the Festival
Neue Reich Calendar 2, June:
The flow of time carries on without rest.
When each other's passions
And dreams collided
Transparent tears hidden in sweat flowed
Didn't they?
It's then that I send to you
A vow, reflected in the distant stars
Shining, shimmering, glittering, all of it
A festival, mixing warmly in my heart
Not because I'm young
Challenging my dreams
"This isn't goodbye for us" I say
Looking up at the stars
"This isn't goodbye for us" I say
As my heart goes back and forth
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a severe shock to the Imperial military, as well.
Yang Wen-li's sudden death comes as
Kaiser Reinhard decides to withdraw his troops,
Tormented by a sense of loss,
seemingly putting an end to the prolonged battle.
Next time, on Legend of the Galactic Heroes,
A Disappointing Triumph
Next Legend of the Galactic Heroes
"A Disappointing Triumph"
Episode 84:
Another page turns in the history of the galaxy.