Universal Calendar 800,
Neue Reich Calendar 2, November 1st:
Kaiser Reinhard and his contingent
the Wahlen Fleet's protection,
entered the Fezzan Corridor under
where they were received by Mittermeyer.
We have business with the commander-in-chief.
Leave Us for a while.
Mittermeyer...
Sire!
You must realize why We had you stay.
greatest commanders of this generation.
Reuenthal is one of the
Imperial military who can hope to win against him.
There are only two individuals in the entire
You, or Ourselves.
And that is why We had you stay.
You understand why.
We realize how harsh an order this is.
for more than a decade.
You and Reuenthal have been close friends
just this once, to defy Our order.
Therefore, We grant you the right,
Though you may consider that more of an insult.
Please wait, Your Majesty.
up until today if you will reconsider, Your Majesty.
I will cast aside all of my military achievements
If you would only consider my request.
Reconsider?! What do you mean "reconsider"?
Mittermeyer, you seem to misunderstand.
is Reuenthal, not Us.
The one who should reconsider
not the other way around.
He was the one who betrayed Us,
Please excuse my impertinence,
ever betrayed Your Majesty.
but I doubt that Reuenthal
far exceed my own.
His loyalty and accomplishments
Please grant him an opportunity to explain himself.
"An opportunity," you say?
How much time do you think has lapsed
self-sacrifice and Our rescue by Wahlen?!
between Our escape from Urvashi thanks to Lutz's
If Reuenthal meant to proclaim his innocence,
hundred opportunities to do so!
he must have had a
With all due respect, Your Majesty,
Marshal Reuenthal this past February,
when aspersions were cast upon
you believed in him and refused to take action.
and the loss of Lutz's life
So you think the attack against Ourself
are "aspersions" cast by some unknown hand?!
to strike Reuenthal down?
Do you believe We would ever wish
he wishes to make.
True, he must have some explanation
While not nearly as deep as your bond with him,
between him and Us.
a bond of friendship did exist
appear before Us to clear his name?
But then, why does Reuenthal not
What was he doing while We fled in disgrace?
He has not issued a single note of apology.
Nor a single remark mourning Lutz's death!
believe in his sincerity?!
How then do you expect Us to
Your Majesty, I find this very difficult to mention,
does not appear before you
but the reason Reuenthal
en route by certain individuals.
is because he fears being hindered
Who are these "certain individuals"?
You may consider this slanderous,
Marshal Oberstein
but I mean Minister of Military Affairs
and Vice Minister of the Interior Lang.
Reuenthal against Our wishes?
You mean to say they would hinder
Your Majesty, I beseech you.
I mentioned from their current posts
Won't you consider dismissing the two
to reconcile with Reuenthal?
as a way of indicating your will
If Your Majesty will promise to do so,
before Your Majesty, even if it costs me my life!
I will convince Reuenthal and make him kneel
for this momentary misunderstanding.
I implore you to find pardon in your heart
there is no other way.
While I realize it may seem like a step backward,
that much of a concession?
We would have to make
a treacherous subject,
You say that instead of taking down
member of Our imperial leadership?
We should call him back by dismissing a
Who sits on the throne of this nation?!
Us, or Reuenthal?
Your Majesty!
the minister of military affairs,
I am not on the best of terms with
but that is not why I insist on his dismissal.
Even if you temporarily dismiss the minister,
to redeem his honor.
you could appoint him once again
that we have right now,
But if we lose this opportunity
Your Majesty will be lost forever!
any chance of Reuenthal returning to serve
it would satisfy the minister of military affairs?
That may be your logic, but do you think
military affairs to dishonor alone.
I shall not subject the minister of
commander-in-chief of the Imperial Space Armada.
I will also withdraw from my position as
the minister's indignation somewhat.
I believe that will alleviate
Surely you jest!
We have command the space fleet?!
Once you are gone, who would
from Our central forces?!
You would have Us lose all three marshals
the space fleet to Senior Admiral Müller.
I have no concerns about leaving
while I realize it is not my place to advise,
As for minister of military affairs,
Kesler or Mecklinger could shoulder that role.
You have no reason for concern.
while still in your early thirties?
You want to enter retirement
Our military's most courageous officer
We would never have thought that
would take after Yang Wen-li's outlook on life.
We shall keep your request in mind.
But that aside, what of the order We gave?
We have yet to hear your reply.
Will you accept it, or not?
If you will not, We will set forth Ourself.
I shall humbly accept Your Majesty's command.
arrived back on Fezzan,
Around the time that Kaiser Reinhard
arrived addressed to the Imperial government.
a message from Marshal Oskar von Reuenthal
government and not to Kaiser Reinhard himself
The fact that it was addressed to the Imperial
but that too was irritating to Reinhard.
indicated the sender's emotional dilemma,
Even more irritating was the message itself.
debility due to malaise,
Taking advantage of His Imperial Majesty's
and Vice Minister of the Interior Lang
Minister of Military Affairs Marshal Oberstein
individuals at will with no regard for the kaiser.
have seized power over the government, purging
cannot bear to overlook such conduct,
I, Oskar von Reuenthal,
to their impudence by force if need be.
and am prepared to put an end
and Lang to seize power over the government?!
When did We ever allow the likes of Oberstein
If Reuenthal's claims were true,
governor of Neue Land!
he would never have been appointed
to justify his revolt?!
Why should he have to injure Our name
From Reuenthal's point of view as a rebel,
in Reinhard's governance,
given that there were no particular lapses
kaiser was the natural argument to make.
denouncing the corrupt advisers surrounding the
being subjugated and ruled over by others.
But there was nothing Reinhard loathed more than
severe, deep, and quite understandable.
His anger at having his pride wounded was
Contact Wahlen and Bittenfeld.
to flank us on either side.
Our expedition will require them
Understood. And what about Admiral Müller?
Müller's injuries aren't fully healed yet,
and we must have him stay by His Majesty's side.
that protects His Majesty.
Besides, if I fall, he will be the last shield
We'll ask him to stay behind this time.
get a chance to prove himself.
Then Senior Admiral Müller won't
Your Excellency would never lose, after all.
I want to lose, for Reuenthal's sake.
Your Excellency!
No, I speak far too highly of myself.
I know I would never win against Reuenthal.
Even with all of my knowledge and ability,
I don't think that's true.
but I am no match for Reuenthal.
You're free to believe whatever you'd like,
Your Excellency, that's-
It's true!
I am but a soldier, but not Reuenthal.
He's...
Even if you aren't being modest, Your Excellency,
you intend to fight Marshal Reuenthal, do you not?
the kaiser to set forth himself?
So that the situation doesn't force
We can't let the kaiser dirty his hands.
commanding officer meant by that.
Bayerlein understood what his
and strike Reuenthal down himself,
If Kaiser Reinhard were to set out
with treacherous blood.
his hands would be sullied
It would tarnish the military's current faith
of Reinhard as "Mein Kaiser."
in the absolutely flawless image
incomparable to the effects
That might create a future rupture
of having failed to win against Yang Wen-li.
emotions to prevent that from happening.
Mittermeyer had to suppress his personal
the Galactic Empire will endure.
Even if both Reuenthal and I fall,
However, if anything were to happen to the kaiser,
to bring about would disappear overnight.
the peace and unification we fought so hard
losing is not an option.
Even if I have no hope of winning,
Your Excellency, we can't have that.
were to both fall at once,
If Your Excellency and Marshal Reuenthal
Marshal Oberstein from having his way.
no one would be able to keep
and he was the only marshal left,
Well, if both Reuenthal and I disappeared at once,
perhaps he would retire of his own volition.
a nation doesn't need a number two.
After all, his favorite theory is that
Your Excellency, even if you're joking...
Oh, enough with these speculations.
Contact Bittenfeld and Wahlen for me.
Yes, sir!
I can tolerate Oberstein.
But that man...
that one man I cannot excuse!
that vermin for His Majesty's sake.
Before I set off, I will have to exterminate
finally shown his true colors!
The bastard Reuenthal has
is already aware.
Ah, but of course Your Excellency
against His Imperial Majesty...
However, such conduct
What treachery! What irreverence!
This is exactly why I have always declared
had some sinister plot brewing.
that Marshal Reuenthal
and I always lamented my futility,
The kaiser never took heed,
the truth of my words-
but now with what has transpired,
Lang...
Yes, Your Excellency?
Because of this scandal in Neue Land,
Marshal Reuenthal as a special envoy.
I may have to pay a visit to
and dangerous, as well.
My, I imagine that will be a hassle,
You need not feel sorry.
You will accompany me, after all.
What?!
N-no, but...
Be prepared to leave at a moment's notice.
I have already made my preparations.
he'll kill me on the spot!
I-if I show myself before Marshal Reuenthal,
After all, the marshal loathes me for some reason.
more than he does me.
I can't imagine he loathes you
the Ministry of the Interior,
B-but as I am affiliated with
acquiring the consent of our minister.
I cannot do anything without first
so I shall excuse myself for now.
I must return to the ministry for consultation,
He can't be serious!
if Reuenthal harms Oberstein.
I don't care in the slightest
towards my future advancement,
It would eliminate one obstacle
so if anything, it would do me good.
if they simultaneously took each other out.
Nothing would be better than
But I refuse to be dragged into it!
I must make sure I won't have to accompany him.
M-Marshal Mittermeyer!
Ah, the man of the day,
name of someone as trivial as myself.
the Vice Minister of the Interior knows the
What an incredible honor.
Minister of Military Affairs, he's in his office.
If you wish to see His Excellency the
It's you I have business with, Vice Minister!
Bureau of Internal Safety and Security?
Or should I call you the chief of the
for such earthly positions from now on.
Either way, you will have no need
Don't you move until I get there, you hear?!
S-somebody!
Kesler...
Please stop this, Marshal Mittermeyer.
His Imperial Majesty's officials!
Vice Minister Lang is one of
Marshal Mittermeyer,
military achievements such as yourself,
even for someone with unrivaled
Ministry of Military Affairs
bringing a personal feud into the
as Commissioner of the Military Police.
will force me to stop you as is my rightful duty
I hope you realize that?
Personal feud?!
accusation from you, Commissioner,
I am sorry to hear such an
but if you think this is a personal feud, so be it!
as a human, run free any longer
I cannot let Lang, this termite disguised
if I wish to set off with my mind at peace.
You should know-
conduct through law.
We shall scrutinize Lang's vile
Lohengramm Dynasty stands will crumble.
If not, the foundation on which the
You must realize that,
most experienced of the experienced.
being the most trusted of the trusted and
Wise words, Commissioner,
against that termite trembling there?!
but has not the law always been futile
so long as I can give him due retribution!
I don't mind the punishment,
Calm yourself, Marshal!
You're smarter than this.
If anything were to happen to Your Excellency,
of protecting the glory of the Goldenlöwe?
who would take on the responsibility
Don't tell me the Sturm Wolf himself
shouldering a nation for some personal grudge!
would ever neglect the heavy responsibility of
The kaiser is a just ruler.
If Vice Minister Lang is guilty of some crime,
the power of the empire and its laws.
he will surely correct it through
Please, Marshal,
Your Excellency has been tasked with.
trust me in this matter and carry out the duty
All right, I entrust this matter to you.
I apologize for making a scene.
I will atone for this disturbance eventually.
You saved me, Commissioner!
But surely Marshal Mittermeyer's offense-
Fräulein Mariendorf!
Welcome back, Your Majesty.
I'm overjoyed to see you safe and sound.
Yes, we're sorry to have worried you.
Lutz is dead.
How many have died for Our sake now?
no one left We would regret losing.
Three years ago, We thought there was
Fahrenheit, Steinmetz, and Lutz...
But just in this past year, there have been three:
it seems far too heavy.
Even as punishment for Our foolishness,
exist to punish Your Majesty.
The marshals are not tools of fate who
Valhalla resenting Your Majesty.
I can't imagine any of them set off for
Please do not blame yourself like this.
We realize that, but...
Was all well with you, Fräulein?
Yes, Your Majesty, thankfully.
to the Imperial government,
Reuenthal sent a message addressed
but did you hear of this, Fräulein?
Yes.
for Oberstein and Lang's removal.
Hilda understood why Reuenthal would call
sympathy from the court officials,
As he could hope to gain some
it made sense both politically and strategically.
this wounded Reinhard's pride all the more,
But Hilda now also understood that
pushing the matter to the point of no return.
The assumption that he was weak with illness
like a gust of strong wind.
only stoked the young kaiser's rage
Furthermore, even if the two of them were ejected,
would withdraw his troops.
she thought it unlikely that Reuenthal
the suspicions she had harbored
This was because she was convinced that
Mittermeyer and Reuenthal
back when she had convinced
during the Battle of Vermilion were coming true.
to attack the Alliance's capital of Heinessen
If I may so humbly offer my opinion,
the Minister of Military Affairs, is one thing,
Marshal Oberstein, His Excellency
but Vice Minister of the Interior Lang
Your Majesty much more than he helps.
harms both the nation and
find his conduct and personality distasteful.
I'm sure Your Majesty is aware that many
You do not have to tell Us, Fräulein.
Lang character is of low caliber.
We are well aware that this
if it eats away at the grains in the storehouse,
But a single rat cannot do much even
the Galactic Empire would be
and how narrow-minded
of an existence to persist.
if it cannot tolerate even that trivial
in and outside of the government
There are plenty of talented personnel both
who can replace Vice Minister Lang.
If you dismiss him,
at least one excuse to take up arms.
Marshal Reuenthal will lose
And the admirals would find it reasonable as well.
But Lang is not guilty of anything.
simply because he is loathed.
We cannot punish him
No, Your Majesty.
There is an undeniable charge against him.
Take a look at this, if you will.
governor of Fezzan, Nicolas Boltik,
It was a report on how the former acting
after being arrested as a conspirator
who had died unnaturally in prison
Minister of Industry Silberberch,
in the bombing and death of
had been falsely charged due to a plot by Lang.
done under your orders, Fräulein?
Was this investigation
No.
Seeing Vice Minister Lang's rampancy,
for the nation's integrity
the late Marshal Lutz feared
Senior Admiral Kesler to investigate.
and commissioned
Lutz did?
We see...
It's a wonder that Lutz never gave up on Us.
He even cast aside his life in order to save Us.
We were foolish.
rights of the small-minded
How could We have protected the
Our most trusted and capable of officers?
only to cause malcontent and worry among
Though it may be too late to do so for Reuenthal,
Lutz's loyalty will not have been in vain.
We shall take measures now so that
Does that sound reasonable, Fräulein?
It can't be, not from just a single night!
But that's the only thing I can think of...
Hilda was at a loss.
But as shaken as she was, she knew one thing:
about this yet, not now.
She could not tell Reinhard
I won't be back for a while.
Dear...
Wolf, I have respect for Marshal Reuenthal,
because he's a close friend of yours.
But if he is going to be an enemy to you,
I can despise him unconditionally.
Please come home safe, Wolf.
your favorite bouillon fondue every day.
If you do, I'll reward you by making
I wouldn't want to get fat, make it once a week.
You don't have to worry, Eva.
we'll have to fight yet anyway.
Besides, it's not clear whether or not
and that may be enough to satisfy Reuenthal.
His Majesty arrested Vice Minister Lang,
I'd rather you pray that I won't have to fight.
So, if you're going to pray,
That's what I'd prefer, Eva.
Universal Calendar 800,
Neue Reich Calendar 2, November 14th:
The Fezzan Corridor was flooded
by Marshal Wolfgang Mittermeyer.
by the Imperial Space Armada commanded
Their numbers reached 42,770 ships
with 4,608,900 soldiers.
command were Bittenfeld and Wahlen.
The senior admirals operating under the marshal's
Rebellion is a Hero's Privilege
Kimi no kanashimi wa kimi dake no mono ka
Kimi no seou kodoku wa kimi no inochi kagiri ka
Tashika ni katte ni umiotosareta inochi
Imi mo kachi mo ataerarenai mama ni
Kimi ni issho wa uchuu no isshun no tsubu
Keredo sono kagayaki wa subete no hoshi ni todoku
Jidai no kakehashi seiippai no inochi
Niji no iro wo koete hikari nageyou
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There has been no declaration of war.
Reuenthal and Mittermeyer
But now it seems that the battle between
is a fait accompli that nobody can hope to prevent.
a final attempt to convince Reuenthal.
Despite knowing this, Mittermeyer makes
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