Alderamin on the Sky The huge Katvana Empire is at war with the neighboring Kioka republic. In a corner of the empire, a young man is about be caught up in the flames of war. His name is Ikta Solork. He's lazy, a philanderer, and he hates war. He's about as far from a soldier as you can get. On his way towards the next stage of officer's qualification exams, he and his childhood friend Yatorishino Igsem encounter the nurse trainee Harouma Beckle, Mashuu Tetrijirch, a member of the old military faction, and Torwey Lemion.... Season 1 1 - A Stormy Encounter Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] Iku     I'll answer your question... [00:08] Iku     You wanted to know why I'm here? [00:11] Iku     I came to take you, Yatori, [00:16] Iku     from this land without a future. SIGN    A Stormy Encounter [01:59] Kusu     Ikta. [02:00] Kusu     Ikta! [02:04] Kusu     Wake up, Ikta! [02:07] Iku     What do you want, Kus? [02:09] Kusu     You're boarding a ship to go to an island, [02:11] ---     so you can't just run     there at the last second! [02:17] Girl     Yatori-sama! [02:18] ---     Are you headed for the      high-level officer exams? [02:22] Yato     Yes. I haven't seen all of      you since our graduation. [02:27] Person     Her relatives live in the east of Katjvarna. [02:31] Person     The eastern garrison is fighting     the Kioka Republic's invasion, right? [02:36] Person     They're having a hard time     with the new enemy forces, [02:39] ---     but the garrison's commander is the famous [02:41] ---     Lieutenant General Hazaf Rikan. [02:44] Ikuta     Every hero dies from overwork. [02:48] Ikuta     You should get those      relatives out of there. [02:51] Ikuta     That place is going to fall to the     Kioka army in less than a month. [02:55] Girl     Ikta Solork? [02:57] Girl     Hey, what do you mean by that? [03:02] Iku     Exactly what I said. [03:03] Guy     Lieutenant General Rikan's     garrison is fighting [03:06] ---     with everything they have right now! [03:08] Rando     A defeatist like you would never     understand, though, would you? [03:16] Iku     You've got me there. [03:18] Guy     How dare you! [03:22] Yato     Now, now.      Calm down, everyone. [03:24] Yato     It's almost time, so I must get going. [03:28] Yato     I'm relieved that you actually showed up, [03:30] Yato     and also that you didn't     slack on the first exams. [03:35] Iku     Well, you said you'd get me     an easy job as a librarian [03:38] ---     at the national library with     your family connections. [03:43] Yatori     So, you think it will fall? [03:46] Iku     The garrison may have defense,     but they're not an offensive threat. [03:51] Iku     All because the emperor and cabinet have     no real intention of going to war— [03:55] Yato     That's enough. [03:57] Iku     Still, asking me to take the second exam     and rig it so you do well? [04:02] Iku     It's pretty sneaky, and totally unlike you. [04:04] Yato     As the eldest daughter of the Igsem family, [04:06] ---     I need the honor of passing      at the top of my class. [04:10] Ato     I hear that my rival in this race     is the Remeon family's youngest, [04:14] ---     so it's best to be cautious. [04:16] Ikuta     Yeah, yeah, I'll do my best. [04:20] Iku     This is the last time I want to     have anything to do with the army. [04:26] Yato     Right. That's the kind of guy     you've always been. [04:35] Haro     Igsem? [04:37] Haro     Like the Field Marshal?! [04:39] Haro     M-My name is Haroma Becker. [04:43] Haro     This is my partner, the water spirit Mil. [04:46] Haro     It's nice to meet you,     Igsem-san and Solork-san. [04:50] Yato     People using my family name     makes me queasy, [04:53] ---     so just Yatori is fine. [04:55] Haro     In that case, please call me Haro. [04:58] Yato     As you wish, Haro. [05:01] Yato     You're trying to become a combat medic? [05:03] Haro     That's exactly right. [05:05] Haro     Embarrassingly enough, this is     my third attempt at the exams. [05:08] Matt     Ikta Solork. [05:10] Matt     What are you doing here? [05:12] Iku     So you passed, too? [05:14] Yato     Matthew Tetdrich. [05:16] ---     His partner is the wind sprite Tsu. [05:18] Yato     He also went to school with us. [05:21] Yato     If you've heard of the Tetdrichs,     let him know. [05:24] ---     It'd make him very happy. [05:26] matt     What kind of introduction is that?! [05:28] ---     Whether one's heard of us or not, [05:29] Matt     we Tetdrichs have been a distinguished     military family for generations! [05:33] Haro     T-Tetdrich, is it? [05:37] Haro     Um, I think I've heard of it,      or maybe not... [05:43] Iku     Oh, come on, Matthew. [05:45] Iku     We can't tell if you're famous or not,     and that's the perfect position for you. [05:48] Iku     It's not like comedians need     to be known everywhere. [05:50] Haro     Um... Is Ikta-san from     a noble family, as well? [05:51] Mat     Who're you calling a comedian?! [05:53] Ikuta     Solork is the name of an orphanage. [05:58] Iku     Not only am I a commoner, [06:00] ---     I don't even have a father or mother. [06:02] Iku     I was found passed out     on the roadside [06:04] ---     by Kus, who used to work at     the Solork Orphanage at the time. [06:08] Haro     I'm so sorry... [06:10] Ikuta     Please call me Ikkun,     as a mark of our friendship. [06:13] Haro     O-Okay... Um, my hand... [06:15] Iku     Oh? It appears that your     fingers are a bit rough. [06:19] Iku     Do you do housework often? [06:21] Haro     I have five younger brothers,     and I'm the oldest sister... [06:25] Haro     Please don't pinch my ear lobe! [06:27] ---     Please leave my hair alone! [06:30] Yato     Try to pick up girls     some other time, Ikta. [06:33] Yato     Are you all right? [06:35] Yato     Ikta has this bad habit. [06:37] ---     If you don't stop him,     he'll fondle your boobs [06:39] ---     and try to take you to bed. [06:40] Yato     B-Boobs?! [06:44] Tor     It looks like I'm in this room, too. [06:46] ---     May I come in? [06:48] Iku     Of course you can't. [06:49] Tor     Huh? [06:50] Iku     Go back to your own turf, pretty boy. [06:53] Yato     Please, come in. [06:55] ---     We were all just introducing ourselves. [06:58] Tor     My name is Torway Remeon. [07:00] ---     This is the wind sprite Saphy. [07:03] ---     Pleased to meet you. [07:04] Tor     It's a difficult exam,      but let's all do our best. [07:08] Yato     I see... So you're... [07:12] Y     I'm Yatorishino Igsem. [07:14] Y     This is Shia, my partner. [07:16] Y     That's all I need to say, isn't it? [07:19] T     I see. That flame-colored hair... [07:22] ---     You're the Igsem family's eldest! [07:25] M     Don't get cocky, you two. [07:28] M     The Igsem infantry and     the Remeon gunners [07:31] ---     aren't where it's at anymore! [07:33] M     Don't get haughty because      your families are famous! [07:36] T     Um, who are you? [07:40] M     Matthew Tetdrich! [07:41] M     Don't forget that name,     youngest of the Remeons! [07:44] T     I'm good at remembering people's names. [07:47] T     May I call you Ma-kun? [07:49] M     Huh?! [07:51] T     And you are? [07:52] M     There's no need for two hunters     at one hunting ground. [07:56] M     You were brought before appearance court,     and they declared you guilty! [08:00] ---     The charges were: [08:02] ---     being too sexy! [08:04] T     Uh... [08:05] T     It is written in the scriptures     of the Aledelans... [08:07] T     Suffer not a hottie to live! [08:11] Y     That could get you tried      for heresy, you know. [08:15] Y     This is Ikta Solork. [08:17] Y     He habitually tries to scare off      any handsome man he sees. [08:20] Y     Don't let it bother you. [08:21] T     Are you two friends? [08:24] Y     We've just known each other     for a long time. [08:27] T     Nice to meet you, Ikta. [08:29] T     May I call you Ikkun? [08:30] I     Nope! [08:31] I     She's the only one who can call me that. [08:34] H     Huh? Me? [08:36] I     Her name is Haroma Becker. [08:38] I     She wants to command a medic squad [08:41] I     and has five younger brothers at home. [08:44] I     She's a very good girl. I guarantee it. [08:46] H     Th-That introduction's likely to      cause a misunderstanding... [08:50] T     I see. [08:52] T     I get it now. [08:53] H     What do you "get"? [08:56] H     Solork-san! [08:57] Y     Now that we've finished our introductions, [08:59] Y     let's make ourselves at home. [09:05] M     Damn it! I lost again! [09:07] M     Why did I lose? [09:09] T     Um, I think it was... [09:11] I     Twenty-one moves ago,     my dear friend Matthew. [09:15] I     When you forced your riflemen     into the enemy lines. [09:18] T     You memorized the whole match, Ikkun? [09:21] T     You can't even see the board from there. [09:24] I     Don't call me that! [09:26] H     Tea's ready, everyone. [09:32] Y     It's rocking a lot. [09:34] H     Thank you, Yatori-san. [09:37] Y     So you're playing Military Chess, huh? [09:40] Y     How many times did Matthew lose? [09:41] M     Why are you assuming I lost?! [09:44] Y     Does it matter? [09:46] Y     A master chess player isn't     necessarily a master general. [09:48] I     That's right. [09:50] I     And if actual soldiers are playing, [09:51] I     it should be blindfolded chess. [09:53] T     Ikkun, why is th— [09:56] I     No calling me Ikkun! [09:58] I     In a real battle, [10:00] ---     can a general get a     bird's-eye-view of the battlefield? [10:02] T     No, most of the time he has to estimate [10:05] ---     the location of the enemy     based off limited information. [10:08] Y     Even the soldiers under his command     may not faithfully execute his orders. [10:13] I     That's right. [10:14] I     What a soldier needs is imagination, [10:16] ---     which allows him to use fragmented     information to envision the whole. [10:21] I     Blindfolded chess can at least     create the base for that. [10:25] H     Have some tea before it gets cold. [10:26] I     Thank you, Haro! [10:29] M     Ow, that's hot! [10:32] Y     Is someone there? [10:37] Y     Are you okay? [10:39] Y     You don't look like     you're here for the exam. [10:42] Gi     E-Excuse me! [10:45] Y     There shouldn't be any     civilians aboard this ship. [10:49] Y     What do you think, Ikta? [10:52] I     Five to six years before     she's ready to eat, [10:55] I     and maybe fifteen before     she's fully ripe? [10:58] Y     I wasn't asking about      your personal preferences. [11:09] H     Wh-What was that? [11:17] Y     Grab only what you really need     and head to the deck. [11:20] Gu     Obey the sailors' orders     and get on the lifeboats! [11:24] Y     Everyone, stay calm and move forward. [11:26] M     Did we really run aground? [11:28] M     Seriously? [11:32] Y     What a terrible storm. [11:33] I     So, who's got the bad karma? [11:34] Background     Get the ones here on the lifeboats! [11:36] Y     You, without question. [11:38] Gu     Okay, lower it! [11:44] M     Y-You're kidding me! [11:46] M     In this storm? [11:48] M     Ma-kun, get to the right. [11:50] M     And Becker-san, to the left. [11:51] I     Yatori, that's the girl. [12:05] I     That's not good. She's going to die. [12:07] I     Kus, if you can still see her,     light her up with your high-beam. [12:11] Sprite     Ikta, it's dangerous. [12:13] I     Please. [12:20] Y     Ikta? [12:22] Y     If you let go, I'll come back to haunt you. [12:25] Y     Hey, Ikta! [12:26] M     That's crazy! [12:26] T     Ikkun! [12:30] S     Oh... [12:32] S     Am I going to die here? [12:37] S     I still have things to accomplish... [13:03] H     Are you awake? [13:06] S     Who are you? [13:08] Y     Princess, forgive us for     meeting you in such a manner. [13:13] S     Raise your heads. [13:15] S     Tell me what's going on. [13:18] Y     As you wish. [13:26] Y     The six of us barely made it     on a lifeboat in time, [13:29] Y     and now we have sought refuge     in a cave by the sea. [13:34] S     I see. [13:36] S     It wasn't a dream, after all. [13:41] S     You kept me warm, then? [13:44] Y     Haroma Becker and I, Yatorishino Igsem,     did so without your permission, [13:49] Y     but we were left with no choice. [13:51] Y     We beg your forgiveness and mercy. [13:52] H     A-And mercy! [13:55] S     I am deeply grateful for your kindness. [14:00] S     You said your name was     Yatorishino Igsem, correct? [14:04] H     Yes, ma'am. [14:05] S     It was eight years ago when I visited     your home along with the emperor. [14:13] Y     You remembered? [14:15] Y     You were only four years old then... [14:19] S     And you were ten. [14:22] S     You didn't recognize me. [14:25] Y     Your growth surpassed my expectations. [14:31] Y     If not for the Eternal Spirit Tree's ring, [14:33] Y     I wouldn't have been sure. [14:36] S     Indeed. [14:37] S     I am the third princess     of the Katjvarna Empire, [14:41] S     Chamille Kitra Katjvanmaninik. [14:46] S     Where are the others? [14:48] Y     They've gone out to     survey our surroundings. [14:51] M     P-Princess, [14:53] ---     my name is Matthew Tetdrich. [14:56] M     May I-I... speak? [14:59] S     Your family commands     a garrison in Ebdorck, right? [15:03] S     Speak freely. [15:04] M     I-If you've sufficiently warmed, [15:08] M     may I have my jacket back? [15:12] S     Oh, my apologies. [15:14] H     Ah, d-don't! [15:16] H     You're in your underwear      right now, Princess. [15:24] T     What was a princess doing on our ship? [15:29] I     I think it's better not to pry into      the imperial family's matters. [15:38] I     You'll end up a mess,     and that's if you're lucky. [15:41] I     Still, I'm impressed. [15:44] I     The ship was about to sink, [15:46] I     and you still brought that along. [15:50] T     You mean the air gun? [15:52] T     It's my third most important belonging,      after my comrades' lives and Saphy. [15:58] I     Anyway, I'm hungry. [16:03] I     No way... [16:04] I     Even if we were swept by     the currents, we can't be... [16:08] I     We can see the empire's eastern border     to the west from our position. [16:13] I     Which means... [16:14] Y     This is Kioka Republic territory, then?! [16:19] M     We're in enemy territory? [16:22] I     I think it's important that     we're all on the same page now. [16:28] I     We've got two choices: [16:30] I     One, surrender to the Kioka army,     and ask to be treated as prisoners of war. [16:34] I     That one's pretty safe. [16:36] I     The other is to break through the border     and return to the empire. [16:41] I     That one's a gamble. [16:43] M     Even if we're taken prisoner,     our safety is assured, right? [16:48] Y     That's being too optimistic. [16:49] Y     There are people here who can be     used as diplomatic bargaining chips. [16:54] H     Not just the princess, [16:56] H     but Yatori-san and Torway-san, too, right? [17:00] Y     Well, basically, even if     we're taken prisoner here— [17:04] S     Never. [17:06] S     I will never be taken prisoner! [17:08] S     I don't have time to waste here. [17:11] S     We must break through     the borders, no matter what. [17:14] S     I'll give you any reward you— [17:17] I     Shut your mouth for a moment, Princess. [17:20] I     No matter how much you scream, [17:22] I     you won't make the impossible possible. [17:26] I     Imperial history alone should be enough [17:31] I     to teach you tha— [17:35] Y     Your Highness, I'm terribly sorry. [17:39] Y     Please, forgive him just this once. [17:41] Y     He was the one who jumped     into the sea to save you. [17:49] S     You were... [17:51] S     Th-That's enough. [17:52] S     Let him go. [17:54] S     You're right. I'd lost control of myself. [17:58] Y     Be thankful for Her Highness's mercy, [18:01] Y     and go outside to calm yourself a little. [18:03] I     Sure thing. [18:08] Y     That's not like you. [18:10] Y     The Ikta Solork I know is a sarcastic ass,     but he never gets worked up like that. [18:16] I     I didn't think that just because she's      a member of the imperial family [18:21] I     it would be so infuriating     to see her lose control. [18:25] Y     So that was it. [18:28] I     I thought I'd given up     on it long ago, though. [18:31] Y     This may be rude to say, [18:34] ---     but Princess Chamille is acting her age. [18:37] I     That's right. [18:38] I     She's only lived two-thirds      as long as I have, [18:42] I     so why am I expecting so much from her [18:44] ---     just for being part of the imperial family? [18:47] I     Oh, can I borrow your main gauche? [18:51] Y     Chip it, and I'll kill you. [18:57] M     It's been two days since     I've had a real meal! [19:00] H     Not bad, considering we just     grabbed what we could find! [19:03] Y     We can't have a constructive discussion     on an empty stomach. [19:08] I     Yup. [19:09] I     I got a huge haul today,     even if I do say so myself. [19:15] H     The meat is so good! [19:17] M     My air gun is... [19:21] I     Princess. [19:29] S     As for what we do now, [19:31] S     it's true that my cries     will make no difference. [19:35] S     We cross the border by ourselves, [19:37] S     or surrender and become prisoners of war. [19:39] S     I want you to think long and hard      before making a decision. [19:44] Y     The princess is right. [19:46] Y     They won't find us easily here. [19:49] Y     We can take a day or two to think. [19:57] Y     All set here. [19:58] Y     Next is... [20:05] S     Is there anything I can help with? [20:08] I     No, there's no need. [20:10] I     Please, relax. [20:12] S     I-I see. [20:14] M     Your air gun has a long barrel. [20:17] T     I need to aim as far as possible. [20:23] S     Solork, is there anything I can do? [20:28] I     Can you help me? [20:30] I     I'm weaving these. [20:35] S     A net? [20:37] I     No, something that's a much bigger     necessity for a human lifestyle. [20:44] S     Is this a bed? [20:46] I     A navy-style bed. [20:49] I     It's called a hammock. [20:51] I     It's great once you get used to it. [20:55] I     Try it out! [21:01] I     Wow! [21:03] I     You got on it all right. [21:04] S     C-Can you really sleep on these? [21:07] I     Try relaxing. [21:30] S     I see. [21:32] S     This is indeed very relaxing. [21:34] I     A good day starts with a good bed! [21:42] S     Solork, what's that? [21:54] I     That's a blimp. [21:55] I     A Kioka air unit. [21:57] S     Kioka's new weapon, the one that caused     massive damage to the eastern region? [22:02] I     Yes, [22:03] I     but it's alone, which means     it's on a scouting mission. [22:07] I     We'll head into the caves for     a while so it doesn't find us. [22:20] S     I can't take it anymore. [22:30] S     I'm not used to doing it outside... [22:33] I     Is someone there? [22:39] ---     Wake up, everyone. [22:40] ---     Something's tripped the warning line. [22:46] I     Torway, get your weapon ready. [22:49] T     I'm ready whenever. [22:50] H     Huh? Where's the princess? [22:53] Y     If we don't come back, [22:55] Y     surrender to them immediately. [23:01] Gu     What's wrong, Irick? [23:02] Gu     I heard something over there. [23:05] Gu     If someone's there,     put your hands up and come out. [23:08] Gu     We have guns. [23:14] Gu     There! [23:15] Gu     Hey, stop right there! [23:19] Gu     Solork? [23:23] Narr     Year 905 on the Imperial Calendar. [23:27] Narr     This man, Ikta Solork, [23:28] Narr     would later come to be known [23:33] ---     as the Invincible Lazy General. [23:37] ---     Next time: "An Unwanted Medal of Honor." SIGN    An Unwanted Medal of Honor. 2 - An Unwanted Medal of Honor Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:02] I     Please, don't shoot! [00:07] Gu     Who are you?! [00:08] I     I-I've fled from the Empire! [00:11] I     I can't take that place anymore! [00:15] Gu     Another asylum-seeker? [00:17] Gu     Are you alone? [00:19] I     My mom's with me! [00:21] I     She's in the cave back there. [00:25] Gu     I understand. [00:26] Gu     You can relax now. [00:28] Gu     The Republic accepts most asylum-seekers. [00:31] Gu     Lead us to the caves. [00:33] I     Thank you! [00:34] I     But is this all of you? [00:37] Gu     Yeah, we're the only ones here. [00:38] Gu     Unless she's a particularly     full-bodied madam, [00:41] Gu     we'll be good. [00:44] I     I see. [00:45] I     It's just you three, huh? [00:47] I     Pattern three! [00:55] Gu     Iriq! [00:56] Gu     Turn off the light and fall back! [00:57] Gu     You bastard... [01:03] Gu     Let me go, damn it! [01:04] Gu     Die! [01:21] I     Kus, searchlight. SIGN    An Unwanted Medal of Honor [03:09] I     This one's still breathing. [03:12] I     Torway, what about yours? [03:14] Gu     Iriq... [03:15] Gu     Iriq, wake up. [03:17] Gu     Come on, Iriq. [03:17] T     Sprite, your master is... [03:20] Gu     Iriq? [03:21] I     Torway. [03:23] I     Save that for later. [03:26] T     He's dead. [03:28] I     Looks like you're going     to have to tell us, then. [03:31] I     Skywarrior Nihad Hyu. [03:33] I     We'll treat your wound, [03:34] I     but only after you've answered our questions. [03:37] I     First, where is your base? [03:40] H     T-To the east,     a half-day away by blimp... [03:45] I     Good. [03:46] I     What was your mission, and how     many were with your squad? [03:50] H     Patrolling this side of the border... [03:53] H     There were just three of us.     We didn't have a squad. [03:56] I     Where is your blimp? [04:00] I     I can't hear you. [04:01] I     You're delaying your treatment. [04:04] H     Along the coast once you leave the forest. [04:09] H     I'm so cold... [04:10] H     Stop... stop the bleeding, please. [04:13] I     Got it. [04:14] I     This is my last question. [04:16] I     Nihad, have you ever been to the border? [04:27] I     You can come out, Princess. [04:31] Y     Your Highness, I'm glad you're safe. [04:36] I     Unfortunately, all your partners are dead. [04:41] I     I swear by the god Alderamin in heaven [04:45] I     that we will regenerate you      and treat you well [04:49] I     at an imperial church. [04:51] I     So entrust us with your souls, please. [05:03] I     Thank you. [05:04] I     I accept your soulstones. [05:09] T     You're carrying him? [05:10] T     We can just put him     somewhere safe in the bushes... [05:13] I     Torway, [05:14] I     it's okay for you to revel     in your first victory now. [05:19] I     So at least allow me this luxury. [05:24] I     He told us everything     we wanted to know, right? [05:35] T     How could I miss at that range? [05:38] Y     A moving enemy is nothing     like a training dummy. [05:42] Y     In that situation, [05:43] Y     you usually struggle to operate     at even half your potential. [05:46] T     The enemy was barely moving... [05:50] T     Plus, you and Ikkun were both able to     stay calm and make the right moves. [05:54] T     But I... [05:56] Y     Listen up, Torway Remeon. [05:58] Y     The fact that you have an air gun     makes you valuable to us. [06:02] Y     Even here, that allowed me to     approach the enemy in relative safety. [06:08] Y     You should learn from Ikta. [06:11] Y     He knows what he can and can't do [06:14] Y     and uses that to make decisions. [06:18] T     You understand Ikkun really well, don't you? [06:26] Sh     This is my responsibility. [06:28] Y     Your Highness... [06:30] Sh     I was the one who ordered you     to see me back safely. [06:38] Sh     The Empire and the imperial family     exist to aid people's lives, [06:41] Sh     and yet we keep taking them for no reason. [06:45] Sh     But forgive me. [06:47] Sh     I must return. [06:51] Sh     I must hasten the rot and collapse     of the great tree as much as I can... [06:57] Sh     For that, I accept any      of Hell's punishments. [07:01] I     You're bleeding, Princess. [07:05] Sh     I don't care! [07:06] I     Matthew! Haro! [07:06] Sh     This blood is rotten! [07:08] Sh     This blood... the blood     of the Katjvanmaninik, [07:11] Sh     rotted so long ago... [07:18] I     Tastes normal. [07:20] I     Princess, blood doesn't go bad     as long as it's in the body. [07:27] I     Therefore, what you're saying     is unscientific. [07:30] Sh     Unscientific? [07:32] I     It's a word my master made up. [07:34] I     It refers to a way of thinking     that's illogical and wasteful. [07:39] I     When the ship sank, [07:41] I     I went through quite a bit     of trouble to save you. [07:45] I     So please, take care of your life. [07:50] Sh     I thought you hated me. [07:55] I     Well, what happened before was     basically just a childish tantrum... [08:00] I     I'm sorry. [08:09] Sh     Yatori, [08:11] Sh     underneath it all, what kind     of man is Ikta Solork? [08:16] Y     He's a very twisted man. [08:19] Y     However, Your Highness, [08:21] Y     you can't build a house out     of only straight sticks. [08:37] I     I've memorized their names. [08:41] Gi     It was an act of legitimate self-defense. [08:44] Gi     Ikta, [08:45] Gi     please don't get depressed. [08:48] I     Thank you, Kus. [08:54] Sh     So this is a blimp. [08:57] Sh     Huh? Fire spirits? [08:59] T     Oh, when I came here     with Ikta last night, [09:03] T     we took out their soulstones. [09:05] Y     You already have a plan for      this blimp, don't you, Ikta? [09:10] I     Of course. We're using it     to help us cross the border. [09:14] M     We're riding it over? [09:16] I     Matthew, my dear friend, [09:17] I     unfortunately, this can only carry three. [09:20] M     What's the plan, then? SIGN    Kioka Republic Western Border Garrison [09:27] Gu     So the sun rises uneventfully      once more, does it? [09:31] Gu     I'm glad that none of my comrades died, [09:35] Gu     but does the Empire have no serious     intention of fighting this war? [09:39] Gu     Excuse me, Second Lieutenant. [09:41] Gu     Allies from our rear. [09:43] Gu     That's sudden. [09:44] Gu     What unit are they with? [09:45] Gu     Well, they're all quite unusual. [09:51] Gu     I'm Second Lieutenant Nejif Harurum,     and I'm in charge here. [09:53] I     Second Lieutenant, dire news! [09:56] I     Please look at the eastern sky! [10:00] Gu     A blimp? [10:03] I     Blimps are expensive. [10:06] (Flashback) I     Every one of them is dear to the Kioka army. [10:11] (Flashback) T     I see. [10:12] (Flashback) T     So, this balloon itself is what we use     to barter with the Kioka forces. [10:16] (Flashback) Y     Will they be willing to negotiate, though? [10:20] (Flashback) Y     They'll think we're spies, [10:22] (Flashback) Y     even if we pretend to be asylum-seekers. [10:24] (Flashback) I     Sure, if the negotiations drag on. [10:28] N     A blimp's been stolen? [10:30] I     We found these people and     fired a warning shot, [10:35] I     but one of them escaped toward the blimp. [10:40] N     They took the blimp? [10:42] I     I make no excuses. [10:44] I     If the court orders me drawn and quartered, [10:46] I     I won't complain— [10:46] N     Then, what are the demands      of the blimp thief?! [10:50] I     "I don't care what happens to me. [10:52] I     Return my family to the Empire. [10:55] I     And then I'll bring down the balloon." [10:58] (Flashback) Y     So, you'll have a fictional man     making threats. [11:02] (Flashback) H     But why would we want to go back [11:05] (Flashback) H     if we've already sought asylum? [11:07] (Flashback) I     I'll tell them the warning shot     scared you or something. [11:11] (Flashback) I     What's important is how we get them     into self-preservation mode. [11:17] N     Send them back? [11:19] N     My mission is to eliminate anyone     who crosses the border! [11:22] I     However, consider this... [11:25] I     These asylum-seekers [11:27] I     crossed over the sea that's under     your jurisdiction to get here. [11:31] N     That's true, but... [11:35] I     If the winds above us     tilt towards the Empire, [11:38] I     that blimp will be gone for good! [11:40] I     There's no time! [11:42] I     Your decision, sir! [11:46] I     Well, that went better than expected. [11:50] I     I'm taking tips, everyone. [11:53] Y     You're one hell of a con man. [11:55] T     You sent up an unmanned blimp     and used it to threaten them... [11:59] T     That's amazing, Ikkun. [12:00] H     He'd be more likely to heed a warning      from an ally, wouldn't he? [12:05] M     I'm not completely happy with this. [12:08] M     I finally got that air gun      and now I've lost it. [12:11] I     Matthew, my dear friend,     forgive me for that. [12:15] I     We can't cross the border with weapons. [12:19] Y     Don't fret over what was lost. [12:21] Y     Rejoice that you survived. [12:23] I     Okay, it's about time. [12:27] I     Princess, you can have this back. [12:30] I     This is proof of who you are,     and it's about to be very important. [12:34] ---     R-Right... [12:39] I     Is there something stuck on my face? [12:42] Sh     No, nothing. [12:47] Sh     Ikta Solork. SIGN    Katjvan Empire Eastern Region Garrison [12:51] Gu     Princess Chamille, [12:53] Gu     I'm glad you're back safe. [12:56] Sh     Raise your head,     Lieutenant General Hazaf Rikan. [12:59] Sh     Thank you for coming     to greet me personally. [13:02] Gu     Your words honor me. [13:04] Gu     However, I still can't believe [13:07] Gu     that after you went missing,     you landed in Kioka territory. [13:10] Sh     I only survived because     of the help of these five. [13:16] Sh     I'll introduce you. SIGN    1 Month Later [13:21] I     Even a life of luxury in a top hotel     gets boring after a month. [13:27] H     C-Can we take this sugar home? [13:30] H     I'd like to give it to my little brothers... [13:33] M     We'll get an even bigger reward     from the imperial household. [13:36] M     We saved the princess, after all. [13:39] Y     There's only one reward I want, though. [13:43] Y     Another shot at the     High-Level Officer's exam. [13:46] M     I-I'm sure it'll be fine. [13:48] T     Hey, everyone! [14:00] Y     Read this. [14:01] Y     You'll wake up. [14:04] Y     The Eastern Region fell to the Republic. [14:06] Y     Lieutenant General Hazaf Rikan     died in battle. [14:11] I     You should withdraw,     Lieutenant General Rikan. [14:14] (Flashback) Gu     What? [14:15] (Flashback) I     This battle has no meaning. [14:17] (Flashback) Y     You're overstepping your bounds, Ikta! [14:18] I     Even when it's time to attack, [14:20] I     the Eastern Garrison is only defending! [14:22] (Flashback) Y     Ikta! [14:23] I     That's because the Emperor ordered you to! [14:27] (Flashback) I     Ow... [14:28] (Flashback) Sh     There's no need to stop him. [14:31] (Flashback) Sh     I'll allow it. [14:32] (Flashback) Sh     Let him say what he likes. [14:34] (Flashback) Y     Yes, Your Highness. [14:36] (Flashback) I     This whole war is rigged. [14:40] (Flashback) I     The Empire failed to develop the East     and wants to be rid of it. [14:44] (Flashback) I     But the Imperial Army wants      the people to think that [14:47] (Flashback) I     it was seriously fighting Kioka. [14:49] (Flashback) I     That's why a famous general's     been placed on the front lines. [14:53] (Flashback) I     This is insane. Do you      intend to accept it? [14:58] (Flashback) Gu     Solork-kun, I'm glad     you're not one of my men. [15:04] (Flashback) Gu     Because I don't have to punish a young man     for being worried about me. [15:10] (Flashback) Gu     We cannot withdraw. [15:12] (Flashback) I     Whether you withdraw or not,     Kioka will take the Eastern Region! [15:15] (Flashback) I     The result is the same! [15:17] (Flashback) Gu     The process is different. [15:18] (Flashback) Gu     It's one thing to obey     the Emperor's orders and lose it, [15:22] (Flashback) Gu     and quite another to disobey— [15:23] (Flashback) I     I'm telling you,     that's unscientific thinking! [15:30] (Flashback) Y     Excuse me. [15:32] (Flashback) Y     Please forget what you heard. [15:35] (Flashback) Gu     Take him away. [15:36] (Flashback) ---     Yes, sir! [15:37] (Flashback) I     Are you trying to become     a second Bada Sankrei? [15:43] I     I told them... [15:44] Y     Don't be too full of yourself. [15:46] Y     One man's opinion can't change the war. SIGN    Katjvarna News     Eastern Region Garrison Falls [15:49] H     "Lieutenant General Rikan's rearguard forces [15:52] H     suffered the full brunt of the enemy attack [15:55] H     and were all but decimated." [15:57] T     But many of the soldiers were able     to escape because of his actions. [16:02] T     He was worthy of his reputation. [16:05] I     Every hero dies of overwork. [16:10] Gu     You're the five students who     saved the princess, right? [16:16] Gu     Weep with joy, [16:20] Gu     for you have been given the honor     of an audience with the Emperor. SIGN    Capital City Banhatahl, Old Cathedral [16:23] Gu     Alsankurt Kitra Katjvanmaninik awaits. [16:27] M     H-Hey, Torway, [16:29] M     you can't meet the Emperor's eyes     during an audience, right? [16:32] M     Or cough, or sneeze. [16:33] T     Ma-kun, calm down. [16:36] H     Ilf, Shohka, Echiri, your big sis     is going to do her best. [16:44] Y     Ikta, [16:45] Y     I'm not grabbing you and pinning     you down in front of the Emperor. [17:04] I     I know. [17:07] Sh     Here they are, Father. [17:09] Sh     These are the ones who     successfully escorted me [17:13] Sh     out of the Republic's territory. [17:16] Gu     Due to your actions, my daughter, [17:18] Gu     carrying the 900-year-old blood     of the Katjvan court in her veins, [17:21] Gu     has returned to me. [17:24] Gu     That is no different than     saving the Empire itself. [17:27] Gu     I shall give you all the rewards     that are within my power to grant. [17:32] Gu     Raise your heads. [17:35] Gu     I hereby bestow upon you five     the title of Imperial Knights. [17:43] M     We get... a decoration? [17:47] Sh     We will now have a ceremony     to celebrate your new titles. [17:50] Sh     Guide them. [17:55] M     Th-Then, we... [17:58] H     We can go to High-Level Officer's school? [18:02] T     It would be more accurate to say     that we're going to be forced to. [18:06] T     An Imperial Knight is a soldier. [18:09] T     And a soldier can't disobey the army. [18:13] I     Now you've done it, Princess. [18:15] I     You've ruined my plans for my life. [18:20] Y     Your Highness, I'm grateful for the honor. [18:24] Y     But the title of Imperial Knight      is given to a soldier. [18:29] Y     Giving someone the title so they     become a soldier is backwards. [18:34] Y     Is there precedent— [18:34] Sh     There is no precedent. [18:37] Sh     That's why I made you the first. [18:40] I     From the people's perspective, [18:43] I     the defeat at the Eastern Garrison     had no upside. [18:46] I     So now, you want heroes     to make them feel better. [18:51] Sh     That's right. [18:53] Sh     The news of what you did     is the one light the people have. [18:58] Sh     I have no choice but to     use it for political ends. [19:00] I     Hey, Princess. [19:02] I     What do you intend to do,     locking us in like this? [19:08] Sh     Did you learn to be so suspicious     from your father, Solork? [19:12] Sh     No, Ikta Sankrei? [19:16] I     That's the imperial family for you. [19:17] I     Less than a month for someone to     track down a person's identity, huh? [19:21] Sh     General Bada Sankrei, [19:23] Sh     one of history's finest generals, [19:26] Sh     who was arrested and humiliated [19:28] Sh     for disobeying orders and died in prison. [19:31] Sh     And you're his legacy. [19:34] I     I wasn't born from a tree trunk. [19:37] I     Even little "Ikta-kun" has parents. [19:39] Sh     And the man you call your master, [19:42] Sh     the first one to come up with     the way of thinking called "Science," [19:45] Sh     was the blasphemer Doctor Anrai Kahn, [19:48] Sh     who fled to the Kioka Republic      last year, right? [19:52] I     If you asked him, he'd say     "blasphemer" was a compliment. [19:55] Sh     There's more I know. [19:57] Sh     Your mother is Yuhka Sankrei, [19:59] Sh     a beautiful woman whom the lecherous     Emperor invited to his harem from Kioka [20:03] Sh     and then gave to General Bada     as a reward for his efforts— [20:05] ---     Ikta! [20:06] I     Say one more word about my mother [20:08] I     and I snap your neck with my bare hands. [20:16] Y     That would be bad. [20:18] Y     I'd have to kill you then, too. [20:27] M     This is my air gun. [20:30] Gu     That blimp fell into imperial waters, [20:33] Gu     and General Rikan ordered its recovery. [20:37] T     General Rikan... [20:40] Gu     I have a message from him. [20:42] Gu     "Young heroes, I'll be praying     for your success in battle [20:45] Gu     and longevity from the afterlife." [20:59] Y     I get the feeling I'm seeing you act     quite unlike yourself a lot lately. [21:05] I     Hey, Yatori. [21:06] I     You've gained the title of Imperial Knight, [21:10] I     far more valuable than acing an exam. [21:13] I     This is a great day for you. [21:16] I     Right? [21:18] I     But what about me? [21:20] I     It's the exact opposite. [21:23] I     This is without doubt     the worst day of my life. [21:27] I     It's comparable to the day     I lost my mother. [21:32] I     Today I became three of the things [21:37] I     I never wanted to be at once. [21:40] I     A noble, a soldier... [21:43] I     And a hero. [21:51] Narr     Imperial Year 905, December. [21:54] Narr     A few days after the death of Hazaf Rikan, [21:58] Narr     Ikta Solork became a soldier. SIGN    Next time: The Knights of the High-Level Officer's School. SIGN    The Knights of the      High-Level Officer's School 3 - The Knights of the High-Level Officer's School Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    Katjvarna Empire High-Level Officer's School [00:03] Gu     First, everyone, [00:04] Gu     let me congratulate you on      successfully entering [00:07] Gu     the Katjvarna Empire Central Base's     High-Level Officer's School. [00:10] Gu     This class includes the five who rescued     Princess Chamille from the enemy [00:14] Gu     and were conferred the rank     of Imperial Knight. [00:18] Gu     Princess Chamille has also     decided to learn with you [00:23] Gu     at the young age of twelve. [00:26] Gu     I hope you find inspiration from this     to work hard at your lessons. SIGN    The Knights of the     High-Level Officer's School [02:08] Gu     Run! Keep running! [02:10] Gu     You're falling behind a lap,     Warrant Officer Ikta Solork! [02:14] Gu     Why don't you just pack up     your things and go home? [02:18] I     Sounds like a great idea to me— [02:21] Gu     Louder! [02:23] I     Sir, yes sir! [02:27] I     What did I do to deserve this? [02:30] T     Cheer up, Ikkun. [02:32] T     We only have crossbow practice, a lecture,     and a marathon in the afternoon! [02:36] I     Is that supposed to make me feel better? [02:38] I     And don't call me Ikkun. [02:40] Gu     Hey, [02:41] Gu     slow-ass Imperial Knight. [02:44] I     Uh, who are you guys? [02:47] Gu     We prepared something special     to give you energy. [02:51] Gu     Here. [02:53] Gu     Don't be shy. Eat up. [02:57] Gu     Wh-What? You wanna go? [02:59] I     One, two... [03:06] I     Thanks. Centipedes have venomous fangs, [03:08] I     so you need to knock the head off     or they can be dangerous. [03:11] I     Keep that in mind. [03:13] Gu     L-Let's go. [03:17] A     Using bugs against Ikta?     Talk about not knowing your enemy. [03:21] T     Still, that was terrible. [03:23] H     I couldn't handle it. [03:25] I     Hey, don't you think it's cute     how childish they are? [03:28] M     Eh, the best way to deal with     those types is to ignore them. [03:32] M     The smallest dogs always bark the loudest. [03:34] Both     That sounds especially true coming from you. [03:37] H     Why are you talking in sync there? [03:42] Sh     Thank you for the escort. [03:44] Sh     I appreciate it. [03:46] Gu     Your words honor us. [03:47] Gu     Please focus on your studies without worry. [03:55] Sh     May I sit here, Warrant Officer Solork? [03:59] I     Neither the desk nor the chair belongs to me. [04:03] I     Do what you want, Warrant Officer Chamille. [04:07] Gu     Quiet, everyone. [04:09] Gu     This is the lecture on elementary tactics. [04:13] Gu     We will begin with chapter two,     section four, on the Japonic war. [04:18] Gu     In Imperial Year 788, [04:21] Gu     an expedition was conducted into     the far-eastern state of Japonic, SIGN    Are you enjoying your life here? [04:24] Gu     which is presently Kioka Republic territory. SIGN    It's terrible. I can't nap or bring in lovers. SIGN    Are women all you think about? I'm not sure what to say about that, honestly. [04:44] Gu     What battle was notable for excellent     performance by its low-ranked officers? SIGN    Sorry. You're too young to talk about this, huh? [04:48] Gu     Warrant Officer Chamille? [04:53] I     Page 132. [04:57] S     The Battle of A-Abhilia. [04:59] Gu     Correct. [05:01] Gu     Now, tell me why this battle     was historically significant, [05:05] Gu     Warrant Officer Solork. [05:10] I     The commanding officer on the     imperial side was Captain Ilshim Giorgo. [05:13] I     He and the 800 men in     his independent battalion [05:16] I     were surrounded in the wetlands of Abhilia     by three corps of Japonic soldiers, [05:20] I     numbering about 1600, [05:22] I     and were on the brink of annihilation. [05:25] I     Tactics at the time called for retreat, [05:27] I     but he had his men shed their armor, SIGN    Abhilia Wetlands [05:30] I     and eliminated each force in turn [05:32] I     before they could regroup. [05:34] I     Technically called "defeat in detail." [05:37] I     The battle is historically significant [05:40] I     as an example of how a tactical victory     can overcome a strategic defeat. [05:45] Gu     Very good. [05:47] I     But is this really correct? [05:49] I     His true genius [05:51] I     was predicting where his units and     the enemy's would be and when. [05:56] I     Do you understand? [05:57] I     In a war where decisions were based on      unit positions and relative strength, [06:02] I     he added a new factor: where each unit     would be at a certain point in time. [06:06] I     That was his real accomplishment. [06:09] Gu     Warrant Officer S-Solork! [06:10] I     If we really wish to learn from him, [06:12] I     we can't just sit here and stare at the map. [06:16] I     We must picture the units     moving in real time, [06:18] I     as if we're playing blindfolded chess. [06:22] ---     That's all. SIGN    The Next Day [06:40] M     I hate to say it, [06:41] M     but with your skills, you could probably     snipe an enemy commander. [06:45] T     Thanks, Ma-kun. [06:47] T     Being able to shoot a distant enemy     is a huge advantage, [06:50] T     so I want to master that skill first. [06:53] M     That's a big goal. [06:55] Gu     Is that you, Toruru? [06:58] Gu     Look, Sushura. The Imperial Knight is here. [07:02] Gu     It's been a long time, Toruru. [07:05] Gu     We just got back from the     Northern Garrison fortress. [07:10] Gu     You a friend of his? [07:12] Gu     I'm Sarihaslag Remeon. [07:14] Gu     His brother. [07:16] Gu     And the big guy is Sushuraf Remeon. [07:20] Gu     And you are? [07:20] M     Warrant Officer M-Matthew Tetdrich. [07:24] Gu     One of the five who saved     the Third Princess, right? [07:28] Gu     Well, as his brother, I should thank you. [07:31] Gu     He slowed you down, didn't he? [07:33] Gu     My little brother, I mean. [07:35] M     No, Torway actually... [07:38] Gu     You don't need to defend him     when he doesn't deserve it. [07:41] Gu     While he's good at shooting from afar, [07:44] Gu     that's because he doesn't      want to be near the enemy. [07:46] Gu     He's a huge coward. [07:49] Gu     Right, Toruru? [07:53] Gu     So, Matthew-kun, [07:54] Gu     as soon as things start to     look even a little bad, [07:57] Gu     he'll abandon his comrades and run— [07:59] T     I won't run! [08:02] Gu     Hey, Toruru, [08:04] Gu     who said you could interrupt me? [08:08] T     I-I... [08:09] Gu     You what?! [08:12] Gu     Come out and say it! [08:14] I     "I feel sick just looking at your face." [08:18] I     "I wish it would explode." [08:23] I     It is written in the scriptures     of the Aledelans... [08:25] I     "No mercy for sadistic, hot assholes." [08:36] I     Don't worry. [08:37] I     I took off the head. [08:38] M     I-Ikkun... [08:40] I     Stop calling me that. [08:42] Gu     Who are you? [08:43] Gu     A friend of Toruru? [08:45] I     Some pretty boys I can handle,     and some I can't. [08:49] I     You're in the latter camp. [08:50] I     Appearance court declares you guilty. [08:52] I     You are sentenced to explode, immediately. [08:58] M     Ikta! [09:00] Gu     Just like I said! [09:02] Gu     His friend's being hit right in front of him, [09:04] Gu     but he's too scared to stop me! [09:06] I     Not only are you an asshole sadist,     you're stupid, too? [09:11] I     If you were the commander     in a war of attrition, [09:15] I     you'd fall for the enemy's provocations      and be wiped out! [09:19] Gu     You're still running your mouth?! [09:21] I     Sure am. [09:23] I     A barbarian punches someone     when he feels like it, [09:26] I     a soldier attacks when it's time to attack, [09:29] I     and Ikta Solork says everything he wants      whenever he wants to say it. [09:39] Gu     You asshole! [09:42] Gu     Your turn. [09:44] Y     I don't know what's going on, but all right. [09:48] Gu     I see interaction between soldiers     is a very violent thing, Yatori. [09:53] Gu     P-Princess Chamille... [09:55] Y     Yes. [09:56] Y     I believe Ikta asked the upperclassmen     to spar with him. [10:01] Y     Ikta, what are the rules? [10:02] I     Five versus one, and you're allowed     to attack after they're down, I guess. [10:06] Y     Roger. [10:09] Y     Since he's been knocked down,     I, Yatorishino Igsem, [10:11] Y     shall take his place. [10:14] Y     Let us resume. [10:17] Y     U-Uh, hang on— [10:23] Gu     Don't screw with us— [10:28] I     Now... [10:30] I     Who's next? [10:32] Gu     Don't get cocky. [10:35] Gu     Don't, Sushura. [10:36] Gu     Stop it. [10:37] Gu     That's enough sparring. [10:40] Gu     Princess, we'll be leaving. [10:47] Gu     Don't think this is the end. [10:50] H     Mil, make some ice. [10:51] I     My stomach hurts... [10:54] I     My back hurts... [10:57] Y     Don't worry. [11:00] Y     Ikta's a lot tougher than he looks. [11:02] T     But... [11:03] T     It's my fault my brothers... [11:05] I     Where'd you get that idea, hottie? [11:08] I     A sadistic hottie interrupted my nap,     so I got him back, is all. [11:14] M     You're crazy. [11:15] C     I know that was planned, Solork. [11:18] C     You started that fight knowing that     Yatori and I were coming. [11:22] I     Hey, Haro. [11:24] I     Can you give this princess,     who wants to show off her insight, [11:27] I     some advice from an elder? [11:31] ---     Let's see... [11:33] H     Some things are better left unsaid? [11:36] H     I'm sorry! [11:38] I     Hey, Torway. [11:40] I     Do you know why you fight a war of attrition? [11:43] T     Y-Yeah. [11:44] T     You want to avoid a decisive battle, [11:47] T     buy time, and wait for another chance, right? [11:51] I     If you understand, then fine. [11:54] I     But, well, that's the most difficult thing. SIGN    Three Months Later [12:00] Gu     Listen up. [12:01] Gu     You will now each be given      a platoon of imperial soldiers! [12:07] Gu     This is a big responsibility, so own it! [12:09] All     Sir, yes sir! [12:12] gu     Warrant Officer Yatorishino Igsem. [12:14] gu     Fire Troop Platoon 1! [12:17] Y     It is an honor, sir. [12:21] Gu     Warrant Officer Torway Remeon,     Air Gun Platoon 1. [12:26] T     It is an honor, sir. [12:30] Gu     Warrant Officer Ikta Solork. [12:32] Gu     Light Troop Platoon 3. [12:35] I     It's an honor, sir. [12:40] Gu     Congratulations on assuming command of     the platoon, Warrant Officer Solork. [12:44] Gu     We're glad to have you here. [12:46] I     Thanks. You, too. [12:48] I     What's your name, Sergeant Major? [12:50] Gi     I believe you already know my name. [12:53] I     What? Have we met before? [12:56] Gi     Sergeant Major Suya Mitcalif. [12:58] Gi     You were on intimate terms     with my mother two years ago. [13:04] I     Are you Amishia's... [13:07] Gi     Yes. Her daughter. [13:09] Gi     But, Warrant Officer,     please never say her name again. [13:15] Gi     You adulterer. [13:18] All     The daughter of a woman     you were sleeping with?! [13:22] Y     I can't say I approve of breaking      a married woman's vows. [13:25] I     I was told she was divorced. [13:28] I     Anyway, the whole platoon knows about it. [13:33] I     Nobody's going to listen to me. [13:36] I     Suya's not even letting me lead. [13:39] Y     Solve that problem yourself. [13:41] Y     I haven't the slightest bit of sympathy. [13:44] I     Fine. [13:46] I     I won't ask for your help anymore. [13:50] Y     Please remain seated, Your Highness. [13:53] Y     You too, Torway. [13:54] Sh     But Yatori... [13:56] T     He's done so much for me... [13:59] Y     His own carelessness brought this on. [14:04] Y     It just means there's no need to worry. [14:07] Y     If that was enough to stop him, [14:09] Y     Ikta Solork wouldn't be here     in the first place. [14:13] Gu     Stop. [14:15] Gu     All troops, left. [14:20] I     They're pretty well-trained. [14:27] Gu     Look at that. [14:28] Gu     His troops are ignoring him. [14:31] Gu     We need to show him his place. [14:35] M     Th-They got us! [14:36] M     This is bad! Ultra bad! [14:38] H     What's bad? [14:40] M     The mock battle! [14:42] M     They put up the details for it! [14:44] T     Six platoons will split into two     and fight with paint rounds, right? [14:49] M     The problem's how they split it! [14:51] M     One side is me, Ikta, and Torway, [14:53] M     and the other is Yatori, Captain Sarihaslag,     and Lieutenant Sushura! [15:00] I     So, graduated officers are     coming back to bully us, huh? [15:05] Y     I'm surprised they liked me so much. [15:09] M     Is now really the time to be so relaxed? [15:11] T     I-I'm sorry. It's my fault. [15:14] I     Don't get so cocky, hottie. [15:16] I     I'm obviously the main target     for their revenge. [15:20] I     Honestly, Matthew's just an afterthought. [15:23] Y     I agree. [15:24] Y     I feel bad for him. [15:26] M     Seriously, why do you two only agree     when it's time to pick on me? [15:30] I     What about Haro's medic squad? [15:32] h     I think we'll be treating     the wounded from both sides [15:36] h     rather than participating in the battle. [15:39] M     Now's not the time to worry     about other people! [15:42] I     Now, calm down, Matthew. [15:44] I     This is just an exercise. [15:45] I     We've been in a real experience     where we risked our lives, right? [15:51] I     Anyway, I'm off to go turn     danger into opportunity. [15:58] Gi     So, what do you want? [16:00] Gi     I don't need your input for     the next training exercise. [16:04] I     You're not even giving me a chance, huh? [16:06] I     Is it because I slept with your mom? [16:12] Gi     No... [16:13] I     I see. [16:14] I     So you're not disrupting the chain of     command over a personal grudge. [16:19] I     Then why is it? [16:20] Gi     It's because... [16:22] Gi     Your physical aptitude is below standards. [16:25] Gi     And I can't see you as fit     for command on the ground. [16:29] I     Is that the reason? [16:30] Gi     Th-That's right. [16:32] Gi     If you're so good at desk work,     you should do that instead of command. [16:36] I     I see. [16:38] I     By the way, Suya, you heard     about the mock battle, right? [16:42] I     You think you can win that? [16:46] Gi     I hate to say it, [16:49] Gi     but probably not. [16:51] Gi     They're much more skilled than us. [16:53] I     In that case, if I lead us to victory, [16:57] I     that means I'm a better     commander than you, right? [17:00] Gi     Why do you... [17:01] I     Because I'd be doing something you couldn't. [17:04] I     So, at least, it'd prove I'm not     an incompetent commander. [17:12] I     Fine. [17:13] I     If we win the mock battle, [17:15] I     and you play a major role in the victory... [17:18] I     You'll let me command the platoon? [17:22] Gi     But what if you lose? [17:25] I     Then I'll go take a desk job, like you say. [17:29] I     Does that work? [17:32] Gi     Fine. SIGN    Southern Urt Forests [17:46] I     This weather's a real problem. [17:48] I     It's ruining our attempts to tell     ourselves we're off to a fun picnic. [17:53] Gu     I'm sorry, Warrant Officer Remeon, [17:56] Gu     but why is our commander... um... [17:59] Gu     that man? [18:02] T     Because he's the most suited for it. [18:06] Gu     The target is 30 kilometers to the south. [18:09] Gu     We'll sleep outside tonight [18:10] Gu     and arrive tomorrow afternoon. [18:13] I     No, we're setting up camp     at the site by nightfall. [18:17] Gu     Listen, Warrant Officer, [18:19] Gu     30 kilometers is as the crows flies. [18:22] Gu     You need to think— [18:24] I     Yeah. [18:25] I     Of course I thought about it. [18:27] I     Anyway, can you not scream too much? [18:30] I     You're scaring the troops. [18:37] Gu     No need to hurry, guys. [18:39] Gu     It's easy to get lost on      their complicated route. [18:42] Gu     This'll be easy. [18:42] Ch     It seems Captain Sarihaslag     knows this training ground well. [18:47] Ch     What will Solork do? [18:50] Y     It's always hard to guess what Ikta will do. [18:52] Ch     Even after knowing him this long? [18:55] Y     He takes into account what     you think he's going to do, too. [19:01] Y     By the way, Your Highness, [19:03] Y     please make sure you're not     caught up in the crossfire. [19:07] Y     Stay behind them at all times. [19:09] CH     I'm aware. [19:11] I     Everyone, you took out what I told     you to from your luggage, right? [19:16] I     Okay, all troops, move to the left. [19:21] I     All right! [19:22] I     Back to march! [19:25] S     Warrant Officer, it's against     orders to throw away our baggage. [19:30] I     I'm not throwing them away. [19:32] I     This is a supply depot. [19:33] S     What if we need them at the battle? [19:36] I     I chose what we left carefully. [19:38] I     We can dilute the paint for the bullets     with water to get more of it, [19:42] I     and with the tent exteriors [19:44] I     we can escape the weather. [19:45] S     But the higher-ups determined the list— [19:47] I     How the baggage is used is within      the ground command's discretion. [19:52] I     That's why we made a depot! SIGN    Exercise Day 1 [20:00] I     Okay, call roll. [20:03] Gi     We really made it before sunset... [20:06] Gi     Have you been here before? [20:08] I     Nope, it's my first time. [20:09] Gi     You're lying! [20:10] Gi     You didn't use a map once on      the way here, Warrant Officer! [20:14] I     It's a pain to keep taking the     map out when it's raining. [20:18] I     On the other hand, the map in here     doesn't get wet and takes no time at all. [20:22] I     The rest is... experience, maybe? [20:26] I     My master trained me      from when I was young. [20:28] I     Fieldwork is the most     basic element of science. [20:31] Gi     Science? [20:33] I     I'll go take a look at the Kuriri River     to the south later. [20:36] I     Tomorrow, we'll make camp beyond. [20:39] Gi     Wha— [20:39] Gi     Please wait! [20:41] Gi     The orders said the north plains      were where we are to— [20:43] i     They said it was an ideal place     for our forces to meet, is all. [20:48] i     I can interpret that to mean [20:49] i     I'm allowed to make camp     anywhere in the forest I like. [20:53] i     If I've got the choice, [20:55] i     I want a battlefield that     works to my advantage. SIGN    Exercise Day 2 [21:06] Gu     It's almost noon and there's no sign of them. [21:10] Gu     Will they make it by sunset? [21:13] Y     Captain Sarihaslag. [21:16] Y     My scouts have returned. [21:18] Y     The enemy is camped on the other side [21:20] Y     of the Kuriri River, to the south. [21:23] Gu     What?! [21:24] Gu     We're supposed to fight here! [21:25] Y     All the orders said was that this     would be an ideal place to meet. [21:30] Y     I would not interpret that as     orders on where we fight. [21:35] Gu     A-All forces, advance to the south! [21:37] Gu     Hurry! [21:38] I     Well, then. [21:39] I     Yatori should have noticed by now. [21:42] I     The sadistic hottie will start     to panic and head down here, [21:45] I     since he won't want to be incompetently late. [21:47] I     Matthew, Torway, you're ready, right? [21:50] Both     Yeah. [21:52] Both     Yes. [21:54] Narr     Imperial Year 906, June. [21:57] Narr     It's said that this mock battle     is the first time Ikta Solork [22:02] Narr     showed a glimpse of his genius. [23:37] ---     Next time: Watchdogs of the Spirit Tree. SIGN    Watchdogs of the Spirit Tree 4 - Watchdogs of the Spirit Tree Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:06] Gu     I guess they deserve credit for     arriving earlier than expected. [00:09] Gu     So, they took up a river-defense formation? [00:12] Gu     If we're both the same strength,     the first side to attack loses. [00:16] Gu     We'll be staring at each other for a while. [00:18] Gu     Brother, why not have the men     test the river's depth? [00:21] Gu     I know how deep the Kuriri river is. [00:24] Gu     The river's swollen from the rain now,     so it's about chest high... [00:29] Gu     A squad is leaving the formation. [00:31] Gu     Solork's platoon? [00:33] Gu     There's a shallow spot upriver. [00:35] Gu     He's planning to send his men around     and strike us from behind. [00:39] Gu     Warrant Officer Yatorishino! [00:40] Y     Yes, sir. [00:41] Gu     Your squad is to head upriver to intercept. [00:46] Y     Isn't it risky to split up our forces now? [00:49] Gu     There's a river between us. [00:51] Gu     As long as we don't make the first move,     we have the advantage. [00:54] Y     The enemy chose this location. [00:58] Y     Don't you think it's too naive     to assume it would help us? [01:02] Gu     Shut up! [01:03] Gu     Obey your superior officer's orders! [01:06] Y     These guys are child's play     for you, aren't they, Ikta? [01:14] I     Okay, sadistic hottie. [01:17] I     Get ready. SIGN    Watchdogs of the Spirit Tree [01:26] Gu     Warrant Officer, should we really stop     instead of heading to the objective? [01:31] Y     If they're here, we can intercept them, [01:33] Y     and if they're not, we can get back     to the main force in short order. [01:37] Y     Right now, we should wait     for the scout report. [01:41] Gu     No sign of the enemy unit. [01:43] Gu     Was it a trap? [01:45] Gu     Let's tell Warrant Officer Yatorishino! [01:48] Gu     What? [01:51] T     They just sent scouts, huh? [01:54] T     But, if nothing else, [01:55] T     we've lured Yatori-san as far away     from their main unit as possible. [02:01] M     That's the signal. [02:02] M     All troops, prepare to fire! [02:10] I     Okay! [02:14] I     All forces, charge! [02:28] (Flashback) Gi     Make a bridge in the river? [02:30] (Flashback) I     Yup. An underwater bridge. [02:33] (Flashback) I     This is called an Isu tree. [02:35] (Flashback) I     It's very heavy and sturdy. [02:37] (Flashback) I     We'll sink it in the water. [02:39] (Flashback) I     The water's muddy,     so they won't be able to see it. [02:42] (Flashback) I     Basically, we'll be the only ones to know [02:45] (Flashback) I     that the river isn't protecting anyone. [02:48] Gu     It can't be that shallow! [02:50] Gu     Brother, your orders. [02:52] Gu     F-Fire! Open fire! [03:05] Gi     Just as the Warrant Officer said, [03:07] Gi     the enemy is unable to     handle this sudden attack. [03:10] Gi     And we have three platoons,     against their two. [03:17] Gu     Get out of the way if you're dead! [03:19] Gu     Retreat! [03:20] Gu     Keep firing as you retreat! [03:23] Gu     Gotcha! [03:30] Y     Looks like I made it in time! [03:32] I     Yatori's here already? [03:34] I     Okay, everyone! Fighting time's over! [03:36] I     Retreat! [03:38] Y     We're changing position! [03:39] Y     Defend our retreating allies and     get to the northern forest! SIGN    Two Hours After the Battle [03:54] T     I'm back, Ikkun. [03:56] T     From the look of it, things went well. [03:59] I     Yeah, I guess it was a success. [04:00] I     And don't call me Ikkun! [04:03] I     Hey, Matthew. [04:05] I     You still alive? [04:06] M     Yeah. [04:07] M     Somehow. [04:09] M     We took out a lot of their men, [04:12] M     so do you think they'll surrender? [04:15] I     With the sadistic hottie running things, [04:17] I     he might make them fight to the last man. [04:20] I     Unless we can kill him. [04:24] I     Let's change our formation. [04:26] I     Haro, tend to the wounded. [04:29] H     Y-You noticed us here? [04:31] H     Okay, since it looks like     the battle's over... [04:34] H     Excuse us. [04:37] Gi     What was the plan if the enemy     checked the depth of the river first? [04:43] I     He knows this training area so well     that the odds he'd do that were low. [04:47] I     Well, if he'd tried, [04:50] I     our air guns would have chased them off. [04:57] Gi     I'll get the survivors together. [04:59] I     Yeah, thanks. [05:01] C     Looks like you got him good, Solork. [05:04] C     You should've seen the look on his face. [05:07] I     We're still doing our training exercise. [05:09] I     Get lost, please, Princess. [05:21] Gu     Damn it! [05:23] Gu     Yatorishino! [05:25] Gu     You should have been there sooner! [05:27] Y     I'm sorry. [05:29] Y     If you've got a squad that can move faster, [05:31] Y     I'd like to see it. [05:34] Gu     Brother. [05:36] Gu     What's our next move? [05:38] Gu     They should be coming for us. [05:41] Gu     We'll ambush them on the road to the west, [05:44] Gu     and then catch them in a pincer attack! [05:46] Gu     Enjoy your victory while     you can, Ikta Solork! [05:50] Gu     I'll punch that smug grin     right off your stupid face! [05:55] I     He's probably saying something like that     and burning for revenge right now. [06:00] I     That said, we're not pursuing. [06:05] Gi     How do we win, then? [06:08] I     Suya, first get rid of the idea     that we're chasing the enemy. [06:13] I     Chasing someone is tiring, [06:15] I     and being chased is mentally exhausting. [06:17] I     But making someone chase you can be fun. [06:20] I     War is just like love that way. SIGN    One Hour Later [06:27] Gu     What's going on? [06:28] Gu     Do they not plan on actually fighting? [06:32] Gu     R-Reporting in! [06:33] Gu     The enemy's three platoons     have deployed their troops [06:37] Gu     to seal the north exit of the forest! [06:40] Gu     What are they playing at? [06:42] Y     They got us. [06:44] Y     They've cut off our escape route, Captain. [06:47] Y     At some point, we have to use the     north exit to get to the Central Base. [06:52] Y     If they've got the exit sealed     at the end of the mock battle, [06:56] Y     we'll lose because we won't     even be able to get home. [07:00] Gu     So they'll just win by default? [07:05] Gu     We're heading to the northern exit! [07:08] I     There they are. [07:10] I     Okay, all units, [07:11] I     make it look like you're ready to fire. [07:13] I     But in fact, be ready to charge. [07:17] I     Don't get too far ahead, [07:18] I     and be sure to work with     the person next to you. [07:22] I     Compared to the value of teamwork, [07:24] I     the honor of being the first     inside their lines is nothing. [07:28] Gu     Come on, line up! [07:31] Gu     Brother, we're charging? [07:33] Gu     Yeah. [07:34] Gu     The boundary line of the     combat zone is behind them. [07:38] Gu     If even a single one of     them crosses that line, [07:40] Gu     they lose for breaking the rules! [07:43] Gu     Listen up, men. [07:44] Gu     Even if you die,     don't fall down immediately. [07:46] Gu     Pretend you didn't notice and push them back! [07:50] Gu     Now that's against the rules... [07:52] Gu     Shh! [07:57] Gu     Okay, all forces, charge! [08:19] Gu     Torway, you bastard! [08:25] I     All troops, charge! [08:38] Y     Lieutenant Sushuraf, [08:39] Y     the Captain has fallen. [08:40] Y     Take command. [08:42] Gu     Very well. [08:44] Gu     There's no way to win this battle. [08:46] Gu     We'll break through and escape! [08:50] Gu     Open us a path, Yatorishino! [08:53] Y     Understood! [08:56] Y     All troops, charge! [09:08] Gu     I can't believe it. [09:10] Gi     Does this mean we... [09:14] I     We couldn't wipe them out, [09:16] I     but you could say we won, yeah. [09:20] Gi     We really... [09:24] I     Okay, everyone, quiet down. [09:28] I     Now it's lecture time for my beloved men. [09:32] I     Private First Class Gwemp. [09:34] I     Private First Class Aigi. [09:36] I     Private Bio. [09:38] I     Corporal Tobai. [09:39] I     Come up to the front. [09:42] I     You guys, [09:44] I     I clearly warned you beforehand, [09:46] I     and you still charged too far ahead. [09:48] I     What the hell was that? [09:49] I     Ikta's platoon doesn't need heroes. [09:53] I     Instead of trying to win one-on-three, [09:55] I     come up with a way to fight three-on-one. [10:00] I     That's the scientific way of thinking. [10:03] Gu     "Scientific?" [10:04] Gu     What does that mean? [10:06] I     Logical, streamlined, and efficient. [10:08] I     And as a result,     it allows you to be very lazy. [10:11] I     It's a wonderful way to think. [10:13] I     People started to grow crops because [10:15] I     going hunting without knowing if     you'd catch anything was a pain. [10:20] I     People dug wells because going     all the way to the river was a pain. [10:26] I     Laziness is the mother of human progress. [10:31] I     Of course, war is no different. [10:34] I     If you can slack off during a war,     you're doing it right. [10:38] I     So follow me, Ikta Solork. [10:42] I     Ikta Solork's men fight easy, and win easy. [10:47] I     Hooray for laziness! [10:48] I     Hooray for sloth! [10:51] I     Everyone who follows me [10:54] I     gets an easy life. [11:00] Gu     Ikta Solork... [11:04] Gu     Ikta Solork... [11:06] Gu     Ikta Solork... [11:07] Gu     Ikta Solork! Ikta Solork! [11:11] I     H-Huh? [11:12] I     What's going on? [11:15] I     Huh? [11:18] T     We take our eyes off Ikkun for a second,     and he's suddenly really popular. [11:22] M     No, it happened while I had my eyes on him. [11:25] M     I was moved, and I have no idea why. [11:28] I     I may have spread it on a little too thick. [11:33] I     Okay, everyone, quiet. [11:35] I     I get it. I get it. [11:36] I     Thank you! Thank you! [11:39] I     Torway. [11:40] T     What? [11:42] I     Did our war of attrition work? [11:48] T     I think we were able to wait for     the best chance we could have gotten. [11:52] I     I see. [11:53] I     Good. [11:54] T     Oh, I saw Princess Chamille while     I was hiding in the forest. [11:59] T     She was hurrying to the west     with her royal guards. [12:04] M     She probably went to see Yatori, right? [12:06] I     That's totally the wrong direction, Matthew. [12:09] I     The princess should know that. [12:12] I     She should have no reason to head west. [12:20] C     Where... [12:21] C     Where is Solork? [12:27] Gu     You bastard! [12:29] Gu     Princess, flee! [12:38] C     So Solork's injury was a lure to draw me out? [12:45] C     Captain Ison Ho. [12:48] C     Why are you doing this? [12:59] C     Solork... [13:06] Y     The mock battle is about to end. [13:09] Y     Shall we send up the surrender signal? [13:12] Gu     Surrender? [13:13] Gu     Why would we do that? [13:15] Y     Captain, Lieutenant Sushuraf     is in charge now. [13:18] Gu     I'm not letting that happen. [13:20] Gu     I'll never surrender! [13:23] Y     Refusing will simply damage     your own reputation, [13:26] Y     as the commander who didn't     know when to give up. [13:30] Y     If you surrender now, you can still say     you succeeded in your final retreat. [13:37] Y     Make the right decision, sir. [13:49] Y     Sound instead of light     for their communications? [13:53] Y     "West... The Princess." [13:57] Y     Yatorishino Igsem and her eight     soldiers will head to the west. [14:02] Gu     That signal? [14:03] Y     Yes. [14:04] Y     It seems something has happened. [14:06] Gu     Take the remaining two from my squad. [14:10] Gu     You saved my older brother     during the first battle. [14:14] Gu     I'm grateful for that. [14:20] Gu     If we can get to the road, [14:21] Gu     the carriage will be waiting for us. [14:24] Gu     And then the mission will be complete. [14:26] Gu     That's right. [14:28] Gu     We're almost done. [14:30] Gu     If it hurts to look at     the princess, then don't. [14:33] Gu     You knew what you were in for at the start. [14:38] Gu     Yes, sir. [14:48] Gu     They whittled down the tip     instead of using an arrowhead? [14:51] Gu     A light troop would've started     by trying to blind us. [14:55] Gu     And you can't be medics. [14:59] Gu     Which means you're a fire troop     that's low on equipment. [15:03] Gu     Correct, Warrant Officer Yatorishino Igsem? [15:07] Gu     Now, fire your second round. [15:10] Gu     Then we'll... [15:13] Y     Know where we are, [15:16] Y     Captain Ison Ho? [15:19] Y     Don't move. [15:20] Y     Try anything, and your head     will hit the ground. [15:24] Gu     Very well. [15:25] Gu     All forces, shoot her now. [15:33] Y     You got lucky. [15:35] Y     It seems they don't want you dead. [15:40] Gu     I'd thought I'd trained them more thoroughly. [15:46] Y     Princess... [15:47] C     Yatori? [15:50] C     Where am I? [15:52] Y     Princess, are you hurt? [15:55] C     Let me go! [15:58] Y     Please calm down. [15:59] Y     I'll save you now. [16:01] C     But... But... [16:02] C     Solork is... [16:05] Y     Ikta will be here soon. [16:08] Y     Release the princess. [16:14] Gu     I will tell you our motive. [16:17] Y     Motive? [16:19] Gu     The reason we abandoned     all our pride as soldiers [16:22] Gu     and resorted to committing this crime. [16:24] Gu     We are all students of     Lieutenant General Hazaf Rikan. [16:30] C     Lieutenant General Rikan... [16:32] Gu     He was a talented commander. [16:35] Gu     However, he died during the     battle at the Eastern Garrison. [16:39] C     Then, what you're after... [16:42] Gu     That's right, Princess. [16:45] Gu     We will avenge our teacher, [16:49] Gu     who died to cover up a political failure, [16:51] Gu     with your worthless life! [16:55] Y     Princess, please... [17:09] Gu     I don't like raising my voice, [17:11] Gu     but once in a while, it's worth it. [17:14] Gu     Watch our surroundings. [17:16] C     Stop it! [17:16] Gu     Fire Spirit. [17:18] Gu     Move, and your master dies. [17:19] C     Let me go! [17:22] C     Stop it! Let Yatori go! [17:27] Y     P-Princess... [18:27] Y     Princess, are you safe? [18:32] Y     I'm glad... [18:34] C     Y-Yatori... [18:36] M     Yatori. [18:38] T     Yatori-san... [18:40] Y     Huh? My hands won't let go of my sword... [18:45] I     Man, you sure made a mess again. [18:48] I     I won't be able to eat tomatoes for a while. [18:51] Y     Ikta... [18:53] I     Hey, Yatori. [18:55] I     You may already know this, [18:57] I     but you're extremely red right now. [19:02] Y     I don't mind being red, [19:04] Y     but I don't like the way my     body smells like metal. [19:08] I     Smells? [19:09] I     That's not got nothing with you being red. [19:13] I     It's because you're holding these big     hunks of metal in your hands, right? [19:18] (Flashback) I     No matter what happens,     don't forget that I'm your left hand! [19:28] I     Okay, got them out. [19:30] I     Good work. [19:38] Y     Thank you. [19:41] Y     But, you know... [19:44] Y     I might be a little tired. [19:48] I     You always work too hard. [19:51] I     Like I keep telling you,     you need to slack off more. [20:03] I     May I ask for an explanation,     Captain Ison Ho? [20:08] C     Th-They said they were students     of Lieutenant General Rikan. [20:15] I     I understand completely, [20:18] I     and I don't feel like condemning you. [20:21] I     Honestly, you could have     asked me to join you. [20:27] M     Ikta! [20:29] Gu     Your tactics are somehow similar     to Lieutenant General Rikan... [20:33] Gu     No, they resemble the tactics     of his teacher, Bada Sankrei. [20:40] Gu     Is that a coincidence? [20:43] I     That's... [20:54] M     Ikkun. [20:55] M     It's over. [20:56] I     Yeah. [20:58] I     It's been a tiring couple of days. [21:01] I     Our little camping trip     in Kioka was a lot easier. [21:06] I     Hey, Princess. [21:08] I     Looks like you've got a colorful new dress. [21:11] I     Or did you just spill a lot of     tomato sauce on yourself? [21:14] I     It's hard to tell. [21:16] I     By the way, this is a secret, [21:19] I     but you're really red right now. [21:25] M     Ikta... [21:38] I     Wh-Why? [21:40] C     Solork! Solork, you jerk! [21:48] Gu     June, Imperial Year 906. [21:51] Gu     Very few know of this "parting gift"     from Lieutenant General Hazaf Rikan. [21:56] Gu     But it's also true that those involved [21:59] Gu     were left with mental scars      that would never fade. SIGN    Next Time: "Two in One." SIGN    Two in One 5 - Two in One Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:22] Y     I am a knight. [00:24] Y     A knight is their blade. [00:27] Y     And that blade is I. [00:32] Y     I'm starting to understand that saying, [00:34] Y     and why the word "person"      isn't included in it. [00:41] Gi     Yatori, do you think I am flame? [00:45] Y     Huh? You're just you, Shia. [00:48] Y     My one partner in the world. [00:52] S     Then I don't think you're a blade, either. [00:57] Y     You're worried about me? Thank you. [01:00] Y     It's all right. [01:02] Y     I don't know if I'll ever reach     that state again, to be honest, [01:07] Y     but remember how quickly     he just knocked me down [01:10] Y     from the level of mastery     I'd worked so hard to reach? [01:15] Y     As long as I'm around him, [01:18] Y     I'll never completely become a blade. [01:23] Y     It's been that way since back then. [01:30] Y     Studying abroad? [01:34] Gi     General Bada Sankrei told me himself. [01:38] Gi     So, what will you do? [01:41] Y     I'll go. [01:44] Y     I hear he's at the forefront     of all military matters. [01:47] Gu     If you want to do it, [01:50] Gu     then it's settled. [01:52] Gu     Go study hard. [01:58] Gu     But, no matter what you learn, [02:01] Gu     don't forget that you're an Igsem. [02:26] I     Welcome to the world of science! SIGN    Two in One SIGN    Katjvarna Empire     Rising Sun Regiment Garrison [04:13] Y     General Bada Sankrei. [04:16] Gu     Call me Uncle Bada. [04:18] Gu     What is it, Yatorishino-chan? [04:20] Y     What's that all about? [04:23] Gu     I'm sending my son up to fly. [04:26] Y     As far as I can tell, [04:27] Y     that balloon is very similar     to the ones used in Kioka. [04:32] Gu     Want to try, too? [04:34] Y     If you order me to, then gladly. [04:38] Gu     I see. [04:39] Gu     You're Solvenares Igsem's daughter, all right. [04:43] Y     What does that mean? [04:46] Gu     It means I underestimated his     style of education a little. [04:49] Gu     Don't worry. It's my problem, not yours. [04:54] Gu     My name is Anarai Kahn. [04:58] Gu     I'm... [05:00] Gu     well, you could call me the     representative of these scientists. [05:04] Y     "Scientists?" [05:06] Gu     Call me Dr. Anarai! [05:09] Gu     Oh, Ikta! [05:10] Gu     Take over for me. [05:12] I     Sure, leave it to me. [05:14] Y     Dr. Anarai, what is that? [05:19] Gu     Egg yolks, milk, sugar, some cinnamon. [05:23] Gu     Those have been mixed and added to     a vessel filled with frozen saltwater. [05:28] Y     Doctor, may I ask something? [05:31] Gu     Go ahead. [05:34] Y     What is science, exactly? [05:37] Gu     Very well. [05:39] Gu     I'll start by describing a discussion     I had with a priest when I was younger. [05:44] Gu     Nazuna, two cups of tea. [05:48] I     Come on, Brother Bajin. [05:49] I     Keep shaking! [05:50] Gu     Why do I have to do this? [05:53] Gu     So, that's how it is. [05:55] Gu     Got it? [05:56] Y     There were several words     I wasn't familiar with, [05:59] Y     but I understood the gist. [06:01] Y     "Science" is a field that attempts to     explain things that are, in theology, [06:07] Y     explained as "acts of God,"     from another approach. [06:12] Gi     She's pretty smart. [06:13] Gu     Yes, I'm surprised, too. [06:17] I     Now try eating it. [06:20] Y     All right. [06:31] I     Want some more? [06:34] Gu     Well, "God"? [06:37] Gu     Can't make this flavor, can you? [07:06] I     Sorry. [07:07] I     Swordfighting isn't really my thing. [07:11] Y     I'm sorry. [07:13] Y     I was so focused on my training     that I almost injured you. [07:18] I     Well, I'm the one who interrupted you. [07:21] I     Anyway, can you do something     about the way you talk? [07:24] Y     Is the way I talk strange? [07:27] I     It's not strange, but it's stiff. [07:29] I     Stiffer than bricks! [07:32] I     Even if you're using proper etiquette, [07:34] I     shouldn't you try and be more casual     with kids your age? [07:39] Y     I've actually never met anyone else my age. [07:45] I     I can't even imagine what that must be like. [07:48] I     So basically, you don't know      how to play, do you? [07:52] I     Why don't you come play with me for a bit? [07:56] I     Dad gave me this, you see. [08:02] Y     What is this? [08:04] I     Mission one: [08:06] I     Make Major Guihan fall into a hole. [08:08] I     He always comes by this way when     he washes his face in the morning. [08:17] Gu     Just like I thought! [08:18] Gu     A real hole next to a fake dummy one! [08:21] Gu     Don't think you can make me fall     for the same trick over and over! [08:26] I     I was sure you wouldn't find out. [08:28] Gu     Now, since I've seen through     your trap, today you're— [08:33] I     Yes! [08:35] I     If two holes isn't enough, I'll use three! [08:38] I     So, mission one is complete. [08:40] I     We've got four more similar ones. [08:45] I     Our next mission is risky. [08:48] I     We just have to get     the ingredients out of the kitchen, [08:51] I     but the kitchen is guarded     by a fierce protector. [08:54] I     Chief Cook Mariban Susa, or Old Lady Mari.     We have to get past her. [09:00] Y     Let me do it, please. [09:04] Gi     So, you're the guest everyone's talking about? [09:06] Gi     Old man Anarai's been talking about     nothing else since yesterday. [09:10] Y     I wanted to see how the cooking was done. [09:13] Gu     It's nothing special. [09:15] Gu     We just make good food, fast, [09:18] Gu     and in large quantities for hungry soldiers. [09:22] I     You're amazing. [09:24] I     It all landed on top of the straw. [09:27] Y     As long as you know     an object's weight and shape, [09:29] Y     you can throw it in a clean arc by     adjusting the strength of the toss. [09:34] Y     It's a simple application     of artillery mechanics. [09:36] I     It's like I've got a new friend     I can rely on! [09:43] I     This is my house! [09:47] Y     May I come in? [09:50] I     I'll ask you instead, [09:51] I     why couldn't you? [09:53] I     Mom, I'm back! [09:55] Gi     Welcome back, Ikta. [09:58] Gi     Welcome. [10:00] Y     I'm Y-Yatorishino Igsem. [10:02] Y     I've been accompanying your son today. [10:05] Gi     I'm Yuhka. [10:07] Gi     Ikta's mother. [10:09] Gi     Thank for playing with my son. [10:11] Y     N-Not at all. [10:13] I     I brought you a lot of things,     just like dad ordered. [10:16] I     Most of it was thanks to Yatori, though. [10:19] Gi     Lunch will be ready soon. [10:22] Gi     Go play with Ikta until it's served. [10:27] Y     No, I... [10:29] I     Can you play chess? [10:31] Y     Yes, [10:32] Y     I learned it as part of my officer training. [10:34] I     Let's play a game, then! [10:41] Gu     I'm back. [10:44] Gu     I'm so hungry. [10:47] Gu     Oh, you're here, Yatori-chan. [10:48] Y     Thank you for having me. [10:50] Gu     Did you succeed in your mission today? [10:53] Y     Sure, but... [10:56] Y     This is Yatori's first time, so go     easier on her, you dumb old man. [11:00] Gu     That's amazing. [11:02] Gu     You're both using castles     in a really close game. [11:05] Gi     Okay, lunch is served. [11:09] Y     Do you live here with your family,     General Sankrei? [11:14] Gu     Yeah. I didn't want to leave them behind     to get transferred a bunch of places. [11:18] I     As long as I'm here, Mom will be fine. [11:20] I     So go where you want, old man. [11:22] I     Don't make Uncle Shiba and Uncle Rikan     do all the running around. [11:27] Gu     Don't try and fool me, son. [11:29] Gu     I know you'd be lonely without me. [11:31] I     Nope. Not at all. [11:34] Gu     Yatori-chan, let's all make     pumpkin cake later. [11:39] Gu     We need to give something back     to Mariban for what we borrowed. [11:44] Y     Right. [11:53] I     Okay! Mission: Catch the Biggest Fish     in the Swamp is complete— [12:01] I     You're going to become a soldier, huh? [12:03] Y     Yes. I'm going to officer's school. [12:06] I     I see. [12:07] I     That's not bad, [12:09] I     but why not be a scientist like me? [12:11] Y     A scientist? [12:13] I     The two of us could work together [12:14] I     and go around unraveling     all the world's mysteries. [12:17] I     Like monsters and stuff. [12:19] I     Why not think about it? [12:24] Y     There's no point in thinking about it. [12:26] Y     I'm following the path of the soldier. [12:28] Y     That's been decided from the start. [12:31] I     That doesn't make sense. [12:33] I     What's important is whether     you want to do it or not, right? [12:36] Y     It makes sense. [12:38] Y     I was born as an Igsem. [12:40] Y     I know what I should be. [12:44] Y     That's all. [12:46] I     I can't accept that. [12:47] Y     There's no need for you to accept it. [12:50] I     There sure is. [12:52] I     Without you, the monsters     are going to eat me. [12:57] Gi     Sorry to drag you on a boring     expedition like this. [13:02] Y     No, it's fine. [13:03] Gu     The two of you have been doing      nothing but military exercises lately. [13:07] Gu     We've been a little lonely. [13:09] I     But it has been a while, hasn't it? [13:11] I     We usually have soldiers trailing behind us. [13:13] Y     It feels like I should have     more weight on my back. [13:18] Gu     We're doing a geological survey, too?! [13:20] Gi     You didn't forget the     surveying tools, did you? [13:23] Gu     I did... [13:25] Gi     You dummy! [13:31] I     Thanks to Brother Bajin,     we've got a whole day to ourselves. [13:40] I     Oh, Yatori. [13:41] I     Did you find an ax— [13:47] I     Y-Yatori... [13:54] I     Th-That scared me... [13:56] I     I didn't know there were wolves     so close to the base. [14:01] Y     They're all skin and bones. [14:03] Gi     The drought's been going on for a while, [14:05] Gi     so they must be hungry. [14:07] Y     That's why they've come to a place     they wouldn't normally be. [14:10] Y     Is he the leader, perhaps? [14:12] I     It's possible for us to just stay in here, [14:15] I     but they might attack Brother Bajin and      his group when they return tomorrow. [14:21] I     So other than your two swords,     these are our weapons, huh? [14:26] I     Killing or driving away     all the wolves around the shed. [14:29] I     That'll be our mission this time. [14:32] I     The time limit is 9:00 A.M. tomorrow. [14:34] I     Any objections? [14:36] Y     None. [14:37] Y     Let's come up with a plan. [14:53] Y     A hit, but not a fatal one. [14:56] I     They're breaking the back wall! [14:57] Y     So this side was a decoy? [15:11] Y     They're getting further away. [15:16] I     Think they'll give up? [15:19] Y     We've told them that any attempts     they make are going to be costly. [15:23] Y     Now it comes down to how hungry they are. [15:27] I     The leader of the pack     seemed exceptionally smart. [15:31] Y     That's why we can't be too careful. [15:33] Y     If he didn't give up, [15:35] Y     who knows what he'll do next? [15:39] I     If we could talk to them, [15:41] I     we could've worked something out. [15:44] Y     Even humans only start negotiating [15:46] Y     once the bullets have run out. [15:51] Y     My dad once told me those two things     would never happen in the opposite order. [16:07] Y     Hit to the head. [16:09] Y     One's down! [16:10] I     Roger. [16:11] I     The two in the front are     staying away from the door. [16:19] I     We knew they'd come after what looked     like the weakest point, but... [16:27] I     If you become a soldier, [16:28] I     are you going to be doing this all the time? [16:31] Y     My second shot missed. [16:32] Y     Did you say something? [16:34] I     Nothing. [16:35] I     I took one out, too. [16:39] Y     Ikta! [16:43] Y     Don't move. [16:44] Y     If you aren't behind me, you'll probably die. [16:48] I     Yeah. I know. [17:11] I     I'm glad I got this ready. [17:13] I     Maybe we could talk to the leader. [17:18] I     He's that smart. [17:21] Y     You talk a lot when you're worried, huh? [17:24] I     Don't point that out so calmly. [17:27] I     You're going to make me cry. [17:29] Y     I know how you feel. [17:31] Y     I'm scared, too. [17:33] Y     But I'll send you back alive, [17:36] Y     even if it costs me my life. [17:38] Y     I'm an Igsem, after all. [17:40] I     What? [17:42] I     That wasn't in the plan. [17:43] Y     I mean if things get really bad. [17:46] Y     It's better that one of us live     than both of us die. [17:49] I     No! [17:50] I     Anything that doesn't end in us     both going home is equally bad. [17:53] I     If you don't understand that, you're a fool. [17:55] Y     You're the fool. [17:57] Y     You have to make hard decisions— [17:59] I     There's one thing I've learned     over the past few weeks. [18:02] I     If you and I work together,     we can get through anything! [18:07] I     Yatori, we only have the     two of us to rely on. [18:11] I     The two of us have to become one     and solve this together! [18:13] I     It's the only way to win. [18:15] I     Like a right and left hand, [18:17] I     or the right and left brain, [18:19] I     let's be a pair of organs     moving with one will. [18:23] I     Don't forget: no matter what, I'm your      left hand, and I'm here for you! [18:29] Y     If I'm the right hand, [18:31] Y     you'll have to live up to being my left. [19:03] Y     Execute clean-up operation! [19:07] I     It hit! [19:07] I     Ow... [19:12] I     Two left. [19:14] I     Did we drive them off? [19:16] Y     One of them was that leader. [19:18] Y     It's too early to make assumptions. [19:22] I     There he is! [19:36] I     Sorry. [19:37] I     That's all the spices we had. [19:58] I     Yatori! [20:14] Y     Are those reinforcements? [20:18] I     Well, I might lose if I was on my own, but... [20:32] Y     Looks like it's over. [20:34] I     Yeah. [20:42] I     This is the last one. [20:44] I     Let's take our time eating it. [20:47] Y     What are those wolves going to do now? [20:52] I     Their leader was badly wounded. [20:54] I     They're going to have a hard time, I bet. [20:58] Y     I feel like I'm eating their meat. [21:00] I     Yeah. [21:02] I     I was thinking the same thing. [21:05] I     You know, Yatori, [21:06] I     if you're capable of imagining that, [21:10] I     you could be something other than a soldier. [21:14] I     Take your time thinking about it. [21:16] I     Just remember what I said today. [21:19] I     If it's paired with a violent     memory like what just happened, [21:22] I     you'll never forget, right? [21:24] Y     You're right. [21:26] Y     I'm probably never going to forget this. [21:33] Y     After that, Uncle Bada was imprisoned, [21:37] Y     and Ikta and Yuhka-san went missing. [21:49] Y     But... [21:52] Y     Ikta came back to me. [21:57] (Flashback) I     I came to take you, Yatori, [22:01] (Flashback) I     from this land without a future. SIGN    Next time: At the Base of the Stairs of God. SIGN    At the Base of the Stairs of God. 6 - At the Base of the Stairs of God Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:01] M     This is it! [00:06] H     I concede. [00:08] H     Matthew-san, you really are good at this. [00:11] H     I bet you beat Ikta-san or     Yatori-san if you played them. [00:16] M     No way. [00:18] H     Huh? Is that kind of a sore spot for you? [00:21] M     It's not just chess. [00:23] M     It's everything. [00:26] M     Don't you feel the same way, Haru? [00:28] M     About how they're... [00:32] H     On a whole different level? [00:35] H     Sorry! [00:36] H     I always say everything I'm thinking. [00:40] M     I know. [00:42] M     Anyway... [00:44] H     Are you mad? [00:46] M     No. [00:48] M     I'm going to the War Records room. [00:50] M     I want to know more about     the river-defense formation. [00:54] H     I'm impressed. [00:55] H     Good luck! [00:58] M     A whole different level, huh? [01:00] M     I know that, but I can't give up! [01:03] M     Someday I'll show them what     Matthew Tetdrich is really capable of! [01:14] T     I was able to hit them, [01:16] T     from that distance! [01:20] T     Being distant from the target     isn't always a bad thing. [01:24] T     For one, it makes it harder     for them to hit you, [01:27] T     and harder for them to find you at all. [01:29] T     And more than anything, [01:31] T     you don't have to worry when you fire. [01:34] T     My flaw, my worries, [01:37] T     and what I want to do... [01:39] T     You've known for a long time, [01:42] T     haven't you, Ikkun? SIGN    At the Base of the Stairs of God [03:25] H     Ikta-san, [03:27] H     should you really be sleeping here? [03:31] I     Don't worry. [03:33] I     Wherever I sleep, [03:34] I     I'll always save the right side     of the bed for you. [03:39] H     Anyway, what were you reading? [03:42] I     Oh, yeah. [03:45] I     Anarai's box is about to open. [03:48] H     Whose box? [03:51] I     It's a safe, basically, [03:53] I     with intellectual property inside. [03:55] I     Did I tell you I studied under Anarai Kahn? [04:00] H     The man who sought asylum in Kioka, yes? [04:03] H     Science, was it? [04:05] H     You said you learned from him. [04:08] I     Yes. I'm one of his students. [04:12] I     The results of the research     we all worked on together [04:16] I     were first put into Anarai's box, [04:19] I     and no one except us was      allowed to learn them. [04:22] I     But, in exchange for     recognizing his asylum claim, [04:27] I     Kioka wanted technology     with military applications. [04:31] I     And so, to keep things balanced with Kioka, [04:34] I     he told us what he was giving them. [04:37] H     Um, what does that mean? [04:43] I     Eh, guess I must be boring you. [04:46] I     Well, it just means that the     battlefield's about to evolve again. [04:50] I     What a waste of good knowledge. [04:54] M     It's finally time to go to     the Northern Region, huh? [04:58] T     We're heading to the garrison in Somin. [05:01] M     It's at the base of a mountain range     in the sticks. [05:04] M     Those Sinack hicks are everywhere, [05:06] M     so it's not safe. [05:08] I     Did I hear someone making fun     of the Northern Region? [05:12] I     It's just simple prejudice to think there's     nothing worth seeing in the sticks. [05:16] I     You, especially, Matthew. [05:17] I     You don't understand     the wonders of the Sinacks. [05:21] T     Huh? You know a lot about the Sinacks? [05:25] I     I visited a Sinack village with old man     Anarai as part of a research expedition. [05:31] I     We investigated the weather and     geological strata in the high mountains, [05:34] I     but my personal favorite part     was getting to know the locals. [05:40] M     They're mountain barbarians, right? [05:42] M     What was fun about that? [05:45] I     If I had to give you one reason, [05:47] I     the girls are beautiful and energetic. [05:49] M     I thought you liked older women. [05:51] M     Your standards are different     than mine, so that's useless. [05:54] I     I'm not just talking about their appearance. [05:57] I     It's an extremely matriarchal society, [06:00] I     and that's created its own unique traditions. [06:03] I     For example... [06:06] M     The girls visit your bed at night?! [06:08] M     That's so lewd! [06:10] I     The world's a big place, Matthew. [06:12] S     You guys are in a good mood. [06:15] S     What are you talking about? [06:18] Y     It's probably best not to ask. [06:20] Y     Nine out of ten times,      it's something indecent. [06:24] M     I wasn't talking about anything— [06:26] I     By indecent, do you mean something like [06:29] I     the way Haro's sweaty     shirt sticks to her chest, [06:32] I     so you can see every inch of her curves? [06:36] I     Something wonderful like that? [06:41] M     Apologize. [06:43] M     Only a truly disgusting man would     say something like that to a woman. [06:47] S     So? [06:48] T     We were discussing the trip north. [06:50] S     A six-month deployment, wasn't it? [06:53] S     Outside of dealing with thieves and     monitoring the mountain people, [06:57] S     it's a very dull post, I hear. [06:59] S     Yatori, aren't you going to be bored? [07:03] Y     No, it's perfect. [07:06] Y     I want as many real battles     under my belt as possible. [07:10] S     I wish a certain person     were that enthusiastic. [07:17] Gu     Kanna! [07:20] Gu     They're here! They're here! [07:23] Gu     The brand spanking-new officer candidates! [07:27] Gu     The ones who saved     the princess are here, too! SIGN    Great Alafatra Survey Records SIGN    Imperial Army Northern Region Garrison [07:43] Gu     I welcome both the high-Level     Officer candidates, [07:46] Gu     and their training units, [07:49] Gu     once more this year. [07:51] Gu     We at the Northern Garrison     are very glad you're here. SIGN    Northern Garrison Commander     Lt. General Tamtooktsk Safida [07:57] Gu     I'm reluctant to discuss     unpleasant matters so soon, [08:00] Gu     but you're well aware of     the fall of the Eastern Region. [08:04] Gu     If only I and a few of my men had been there [08:09] Gu     when the Kioka barbarians dared     trespass on Imperial land... [08:16] Gu     Our eventual counterattack on Kioka [08:19] Gu     depends on the loyalty and     patriotism of us soldiers. [08:25] Gu     As the future leaders of our military, [08:28] Gu     I pray your patriotism is firm and pure. [08:31] Gu     Sorry for the short speech, [08:33] Gu     but that's all I have. [08:35] I     How was that short? [08:40] I     Eternal prosperity to the land [08:42] I     the Emperor rules, and we soldiers protect! [08:47] I     Cheers! [08:48] Gu     Cheers! [08:54] Gu     Continue your chats as you listen to me. [08:57] Gu     I am the garrison commander's aide, [09:01] Gu     Major Yuskshiram Toakk. [09:04] Gu     I'll explain what you'll be doing here. [09:09] M     Is he okay? [09:10] Background     You can find the organizational hierarchy     posted in the barracks hallway, [09:12] M     I could see him dropping dead at any minute. [09:15] I     He's probably got a lot on his mind. [09:18] Background     The chain of the command is posted     there, too, so make sure you look at it. [09:18] I     Since he's working for     a boss who doesn't have one. [09:22] Gu     That's all. [09:23] Gu     If you have any questions, ask them now. [09:27] I     It's so obvious who's doing what here. [09:35] Gu     Hey. [09:36] Gu     Having fun? [09:38] I     Yes. [09:39] I     Thanks. [09:41] Gu     You have a light spirit, too, don't you? [09:44] I     Warrant Officer Ikta Solork, [09:47] I     Light Troops Platoon 3. [09:49] I     This is Kus, my partner. SIGN    Northern Garrison 1st Regiment      9th Illumination Company Commander [09:51] Gu     First Lieutenant Senpa Sazaluf. [09:54] Gu     I'll be your instructor for a while. [09:58] Gu     This is light spirit Key, my partner. [10:00] Gu     Nice to meet you. [10:02] Gu     I hear there's a problem child mixed in      with the knights everyone's talking about. [10:06] Gu     Would that be you? [10:07] I     When I'm with them I don't fit in, [10:10] I     so I'm keeping my distance. [10:13] Gu     You sure don't look like a knight. [10:17] Gu     That handsome boy over there might, but... [10:21] I     You're harsh! [10:24] I     I hate him! [10:26] I     I hate all hot guys, who get     women coming to them [10:29] I     even without saying a word! [10:30] Gu     Oh, jeez... [10:34] Gu     I've been waiting for this,     daughter of Igsem! [10:42] Y     Do you need something from me? SIGN    Northern Garrison 1st Regiment     22nd Breastplate Cavalry     Platoon Commander [10:44] Gu     Listen well! [10:46] Gu     My name is Deinkun Hargunska! [10:49] Gu     I am 26 years old! [10:51] Gu     My rank is Warrant Officer! [10:53] Gu     I'm well aware of your name! [10:55] Gu     Now, let our blades do the talking. [11:02] Y     Lieutenant General Safida, I have     received a request for a duel. [11:05] Y     Is there someplace we can use? [11:09] Gu     What do we do? [11:10] Gu     Here is probably fine. [11:12] Gu     Very well. Do it here. [11:14] Gu     However, Warrant Officer Hargunska's     skills with a blade [11:17] Gu     are the finest in the Northern Garrison. [11:25] Gu     Hey, what are you doing? [11:28] Y     The two-blade style of the Igsem clan     is for fighting multiple foes at once. [11:33] Y     If I have one opponent, [11:35] Y     I only need one blade. [11:38] Gu     You must not think much of my skills, then. [11:44] S     What a vulgar display. [11:46] S     Yatori's swordsmanship is not     meant to be gawked at. [11:49] I     That's incorrect. [11:50] Gu     Hey, you can't— [11:51] I     The Igsem style is meant to be gawked at. [11:54] I     This is a traditional farce put on whenever [11:58] I     an Igsem arrives at another garrison. [12:00] S     What? [12:01] I     The two-weapon style is a special privilege [12:04] I     given to the Igsem     at the behest of the Emperor, [12:07] I     as a symbol of their invincibility. [12:08] I     As long as they do not lose a swordfight, [12:11] I     the military allows it. [12:21] I     So, this is all just a show      for them to gawk at. [12:24] I     The Igsems value order in     the Empire very highly. [12:27] I     To continue carrying     two swords on their belt, [12:30] I     they must show everyone their superiority, [12:35] I     so as to protect that order. [12:40] H     Is Yatori-san being pushed back? [12:43] M     No, she hasn't hit back yet, but... [12:46] T     Yes. [12:47] T     Her position hasn't changed     since the start of the battle. [12:51] I     The Igsems are the embodiment of     the legend of invincibility. [13:06] Y     Your strikes were as strong as steel. [13:09] Y     I am honored to have had     the opportunity to fight you. [13:13] Gu     Splendid, Yatorishino Igsem! [13:21] S     I suppose that's Yatori for you. [13:24] I     It's all to protect the order of the Empire. [13:28] I     She risks her life to protect you     because she believes, [13:31] I     without doubt, that you      will fulfill your duties [13:33] I     as a member of the imperial family     for the rest of your life. [13:40] I     Don't forget that, Princess. [13:43] I     No matter how great your dreams may be, [13:46] I     don't forget that. [13:52] Gu     Well, to be honest, you guys     came here at a great time. [13:56] Gu     Things were pretty tense until a bit ago, [13:59] Gu     since it was so bad at the Eastern Garrison. [14:02] Gu     We thought they might ask for reinforcements. [14:05] T     You didn't want to go? [14:08] Gu     Who would? [14:11] M     But, if there was a sizable     enough group of reinforcements, [14:14] M     the course of the battle might have changed. [14:16] Gu     In the North, we call courageous people     like you "central-type soldiers". [14:24] Gu     The people who are motivated even     after coming up here to the north. [14:29] Gu     People like that are a minority around here. [14:32] Gu     It's all because of the Alafatra mountains. [14:37] H     Why? [14:38] T     That's right... [14:40] T     Great Alafatra is the stairway to God. [14:44] T     No enemy has ever crossed over these     mountains in the history of the Empire. [14:50] Gu     Yes, that's right, Warrant Officer Remeon. [14:53] Y     Even without external threats, [14:55] Y     I think there are internal ones     who live there. [14:59] Gu     Yeah. [15:00] Gu     Our job is just that. [15:03] Y     Keeping the Sinack mountain peoples     in check, correct? [15:07] Gu     That's right. [15:10] Gu     They're Imperials, but not Katjvarnans. [15:14] Gu     We've had several small-scale     conflicts with them. [15:19] Gu     But about two years ago     they stopped causing trouble. [15:25] Gu     The last six months we haven't even     sent out any punitive raids. [15:30] Gu     First Lieutenant, what is the     point of this exercise? [15:33] Gu     We've been going over the same      area for three hours. [15:36] Gu     This isn't training us for anything. [15:39] Gu     That's right. [15:41] Gu     This is a threat that     we're calling an exercise. [15:44] Gu     We show them our forces and use     silent pressure to keep the peace. [15:51] Gu     Warrant Officer Solork,     you have nothing to say? [15:57] Gu     Reporting, First Lieutenant. [15:59] Gu     I have a message from Warrant Officer Solork. [16:02] Gu     "I have broken military regulations and     voluntarily entered the detention barracks. [16:06] Gu     The regulation I broke was regarding     leaving the squad during exercises..." [16:13] Gi     I refuse to accept this! [16:14] Gi     Why are all the books in our     barracks being confiscated? [16:20] Gu     Private First Class Kanna, is that how     you address a superior officer? [16:25] Gu     Daring to lecture me with no rank? [16:28] Gu     If you've got time to read books, [16:29] Gu     go run and build up stamina! [16:32] Gi     Wait! [16:33] Gu     If you're reacting like that,     this must be yours. [16:36] Gu     Great Alafatra Survey Records. [16:39] Gu     Th-This was authored by     Anarai the Blasphemer! [16:44] Gi     Th-The contents of the book have     nothing to do with the author! [16:48] Gi     I've had it with you! [16:51] Gi     Grit your teeth. [16:52] I     Oh, no. [16:54] I     That's not how you use that book. [16:58] Gu     Who the hell are you?! [17:00] I     A passing Imperial Knight. [17:03] I     My task in life is to banish all the tears     from all the girls in the world. [17:08] Gu     Imperial Knight? [17:10] Gu     One of the knights everyone's talking about? [17:12] I     I apologize for the rudeness. [17:14] I     But there's something very interesting here. [17:18] I     The invention of the printing press     has made books far easier to attain, [17:23] I     and some books have become huge hits. [17:26] I     They're still not exactly cheap      for the average person, though. [17:31] I     Even used, this amount of books     is worth a fortune. [17:36] I     That's what you thought,     wasn't it, First Lieutenant? [17:39] Gu     What are you saying, you bastard?! [17:42] Gi     So, you took them to sell for yourself? [17:46] Gu     D-Don't be stupid! [17:48] I     The Rose of Miyakanne, [17:49] I     The Life of Dalis. [17:51] I     Good choices. [17:54] I     You already know who     you'll sell them to, right? [17:56] Gi     You bastard! [17:57] Gi     Enough with your yammering! [17:59] Gi     I was going to let you off easy because     you're a favorite of the Third Princess. [18:06] I     A question for you, First Lieutenant.     Do you like insects? [18:10] Gu     I don't care about them! Bugs are bugs! [18:14] I     But there are some of them     who are highly toxic. [18:18] I     It's dangerous to try and handle them     without any knowledge. [18:22] Gu     Like everything else, a soldier's heart is     strong enough to overcome those difficulties! [18:26] I     One last thing. [18:27] I     If you think the soldier spirit     grants you omnipotent powers, [18:30] I     you're going to get hurt. [18:32] Gu     Don't talk like you know anything! [18:40] I     Here you go! [18:46] I     Congrats on a successful mission, Sergeantula! [18:50] I     They stay out of direct sunlight     during the day, [18:53] I     so you can find them under eaves and roofs. [18:56] I     If he'd read this book,     he would've known that. [19:01] I     This is yours, right? [19:03] Gi     Th-Thank you, Warrant Officer. [19:07] I     Think you could call me Ikkun? [19:11] I     What's your name? [19:13] Gi     Northern Garrison 1st Regiment, [19:16] Gi     Private First Class Kanna Temari. [19:18] Gi     My partner is Tab the wind spirit. [19:21] Gi     Nice to meet you. [19:23] Gi     Um... Ikkun-dono. [19:25] I     Ikkun-dono, huh? [19:27] I     Well, I guess it works. [19:29] I     Hey, Kanna? [19:30] I     What was your favorite part of that book? [19:34] K     Um... the analysis of     the Aldera religion, I think. [19:39] I     The Aldera religion? [19:41] I     Not the part on the spirit worship     of the Sinacks? [19:45] K     C-Correct. [19:46] K     It says that when you analyze     the Aldera religion of the Empire [19:50] K     in light of the Sinack's spirit worship, [19:53] K     you see many things that seem strange. [19:58] Gu     I've never seen a guy ditch exercises     to go pick up girls before. [20:04] I     Kanna! We'll see each other again! [20:07] I     We're both students of science! [20:09] I     If you're reading that book,     you're a student of Anarai like me! [20:14] I     You and I are fellow students! [20:19] Gu     I see you're having a good time. [20:21] Gu     But, you know, I hope you're     still alive to see her again! [20:23] K     Fellow students? SIGN    Welcome to the world of science [20:30] Gu     Try to endure this for three days. [20:32] Gu     No food, no water. [20:34] I     That'll kill me! [20:36] Gu     Until you can stop talking     all the damn time, then. [20:41] Gu     Listen, what were you thinking     when you got to where you are now? [20:46] I     It was 100% bad luck. [20:49] Gu     Sheesh... [20:51] Gu     I heard you were weird, but... [20:55] Gu     Hey! Hey, don't go that way! [21:00] Gu     Hey! [21:07] I     First Lieutenant, [21:10] I     what is this? [21:18] Gu     Nanaku Daru. [21:19] Gu     When do we begin? [21:23] Gu     Our war to recover the stolen Hahashiku. [21:28] Gi     We won't wait for the next     Grateful Spirit Festival. [21:31] Gu     Can we win against those     terrible demons of the plains? [21:37] Gi     You know, Meraize, [21:38] Gi     our world right now is only half. [21:42] Gi     So we're going to get back [21:44] Gi     the other half of the world that was stolen. [21:50] Narr     Great Alafatra, the stairway to God, [21:53] Narr     had protected the Empire from     external threats for years. [21:57] Narr     Imperial Year 906, July. [22:00] Narr     Dark clouds were gathering from within... SIGN    Next time: The Northern Katjvarna Rebellion. SIGN    The Northern Katjvarna Rebellion 7 - The Northern Katjvarna Rebellion Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:03] T     A challenge? [00:05] Gu     If you're a man of the Empire,     you must accept! [00:08] T     Ah, but I'm not very good with blades... [00:12] Gu     How, then, do you intend to protect     the princess you serve?! [00:17] Gi     Enough, Warrant Officer Deinkun. [00:20] Gi     Would you mock my knights     in my very presence? [00:24] Gi     Torway's skill lies in the gun, anyway. [00:27] Gi     In a modern battlefield— [00:28] Gu     My deepest apologies, Your Highness! [00:31] Gi     No... [00:32] Gu     Please forgive me, Your Highness! [00:35] Gi     Enough. Raise your head. [00:37] Gu     Please... I beg you... [00:38] Y     Why not try a chess match instead? [00:40] Y     That's something Torway's good at. [00:43] Gi     A splendid proposal. [00:44] Gi     Engage in a battle of wits on a chessboard [00:46] Gi     and show us you're the superior soldier. [00:49] Gu     Of course, Your Highness! [00:50] Gu     I am honored for this chance at redemption! [00:57] T     That's check, right? [01:00] Gu     You are a fearsome foe, Torway Remeon! [01:03] Gu     However, this is not the end! [01:08] M     Just 54 moves? That's terrible. [01:13] Gu     You're in the way! Move! [01:16] Gi     S-Solork! [01:18] I     W-Water... SIGN    The Northern Katjvarna Rebellion [03:03] I     I'm alive... [03:06] H     Back to yourself now? [03:08] I     "My bad, I forgot to come get you yesterday." [03:10] I     First Lieutenant Sazaluf, you asshole! [03:13] Y     It's your own fault. [03:15] Y     If you've come back to your senses,     then get off the princess's lap. [03:22] Gi     Solork, do you have anything to say to me? [03:26] I     Let me see... [03:28] I     If I had to rest on someone's lap, [03:30] I     I'd prefer they had a little     more meat on their bones. [03:32] I     A woman— [03:34] Gi     You can just lie there and die! [03:38] Y     Well, come back to life soon. [03:40] Y     You're being a bother. [03:46] I     You're the best, Yatori! [03:48] H     Yatori-san, did you save those for Ikta-san? [03:53] Y     I saved them to eat for myself. That's all. [04:05] Gi     The guys on horses are so lucky... [04:10] Gu     Escorting a supply train must be quite     boring to you, Warrant Officer Yatorishino. [04:16] Y     No, I'm well aware of     the importance of this mission. [04:19] Y     I'm more surprised, Major, [04:22] Y     that a high-level officer     like yourself is coming along. [04:25] Gu     There's a reason I have to. [04:29] Gu     Building a base places a rather     heavy burden on the locals, [04:33] Gu     so we need to keep them happy. [04:39] Gu     Are you disappointed? [04:41] Y     That's what a military is     supposed to be, right? [04:44] Y     War exists to uphold the peace. [04:47] Y     You shouldn't destroy the peace     to support a war. [04:54] Gu     You may well be right. [05:00] Gi     W-We're finally here. [05:05] I     Are we there yet? [05:09] Gi     Ikkun-dono! [05:12] I     No yelling! [05:15] I     Anyway, hello, Kanna! [05:17] I     Your hair's so charming in that ribbon. [05:21] Gi     You were in there the whole time? [05:23] Gi     No wonder it was heavy— [05:24] I     That is incorrect! [05:26] I     I was sleeping in that wagon, [05:28] I     and you started pushing it without     even asking my permission. [05:31] Gi     You're lying. [05:32] Gi     When you got out, you said,     "Are we there yet?" [05:35] I     Perhaps dehydration is     causing you to hear things. [05:39] Gi     I'm supposed to wait here! [05:41] I     You need to make good use of your time! [05:44] I     It's not every day we get to visit a town. [05:48] Gi     Who are you? [05:50] I     Hello there, beautiful young lady. [05:53] I     Sorry to bother you, but we're very thirsty. [05:58] I     What a nice lady. She gave us sugarcane     to tide us over until we get to the well. [06:02] Gi     Ikkun-dono, are you one of     those "lady-killer" types? [06:07] I     That's a misunderstanding. [06:09] I     All the older women in the world     are conspiring to seduce me. [06:15] I     Anyway, she didn't seem     put off by my uniform. [06:21] I     The people here don't seem to     have anything against soldiers. [06:25] Gi     That's right. [06:26] Gi     This is an important supply base, [06:29] Gi     so Major Toakk insists we're careful     about how we interact with the locals. [06:34] I     Not Lieutenant General Safida? [06:37] Gi     He just puts the Major      in charge of everything. [06:41] I     So, the guy at the top does nothing, [06:43] I     and Major Toakk's in charge     of keeping an eye on him? [06:46] Gi     There's one exception, though. [06:49] Gi     Lieutenant General Safida gives orders     personally whenever the Sinack are involved. [06:54] I     The Sinack? [06:55] I     Why? [06:57] Gi     Well... I think he likes being mean to them. [07:02] Gi     That's how it seems to me,     watching the way he acts. [07:06] I     So, that's what that was, then... [07:11] (Flashback) I     First Lieutenant... [07:14] (Flashback) I     This isn't something     you're supposed to do, is it? [07:19] (Flashback) I     Spirits can't move without light. [07:24] (Flashback) I     If you tore the spirits away from     the ones they contracted with, [07:28] (Flashback) I     that would go against     the teachings of the Alderans. [07:31] (Flashback) I     This is spirit abuse. [07:34] (Flashback) Gu     I can tell you this now,     because you've seen it, [07:38] (Flashback) Gu     but these orders came directly     from Lieutenant General Safida. [07:42] (Flashback) Gi     These spirits were taken from     the Sinack, aren't they? [07:46] (Flashback) Gu     You're pretty smart. [07:48] (Flashback) Gi     I only see wind and fire spirits. [07:52] (Flashback) Gi     Without these two types, [07:54] (Flashback) Gi     they're much less effective at fighting. [07:56] (Flashback) Gu     It's a desperate measure intended     to break the will of the Sinack. [08:01] (Flashback) Gu     And, well, given how quiet     they've been lately, [08:04] (Flashback) Gu     it seems to be working. [08:08] I     I wouldn't do things this way. [08:11] I     More than anything,     it's given them a reason to go to war. [08:17] I     Retaking their partners who were     cruelly stolen from them [08:20] I     is a simple, powerful reason. [08:29] Gi     Ikkun-dono? [08:32] I     What's up? [08:33] Gi     Can I ask you something? [08:36] I     Sure thing. [08:37] I     By the way, the right half     of my bed is open tonight. [08:41] Gi     Th-That's not it! [08:45] Gi     Um, about that book... [08:48] I     Oh, the Great Alafatra Survey Records. [08:51] I     You said the analysis of the Aldera religion     was the most interesting, right? [08:56] Gi     Yes. [08:57] Gi     It's quite interesting on its own, [08:59] Gi     but I had a question about     a more fundamental issue. [09:02] I     A more fundamental issue? [09:04] Gi     Don't you think it's strange? [09:08] Gi     The Sinack speak of the spirits without     mentioning God—that is, Alderamin. [09:16] Gi     But we all say that the four great spirits     were sent to our world by God... [09:23] Gi     Um... [09:25] I     We say that the spirits come     from Alderamin to begin with. [09:30] Gi     Th-That's right! [09:32] Gi     So, from our perspective, it makes no sense. [09:37] Gi     But the Sinack's spirit religion exists     without any reference to Alderamin. [09:44] Gi     And then I realized that maybe it was     our beliefs that needed to be questioned. [09:50] Gi     The spirits never tell us     to believe in God, do they? [09:57] Gu     You can go now. [09:59] Gu     You don't get many chances to go into town. [10:03] Y     In that case, I'll wait outside. [10:06] Gu     It looks like I need to order you     to spread your wings and relax. [10:10] Y     Of course, that is one of the orders     I have been given. [10:14] Y     But these are the only wings      I have to spread. [10:21] Gu     It's probably her sense of humor that     keeps her from being overbearing. [10:27] Gu     Even if she was born at the wrong time, [10:31] Gu     she would still be a splendid soldier. [10:34] Gu     They're late to come get us today. [10:37] Gu     Yes. [10:38] Gu     They might be busy, [10:40] Gu     but we're not people they would keep waiting. [10:45] Gu     Excuse me. I'm here as the     commander's representative— [10:50] Gu     Let's get out of here. [10:58] Gi     The core tenets of the Aldera religion     involve obeying the commandments. [11:03] Gi     But the spirit religion of the Sinack      has no such commandments... [11:08] Gi     So, um... [11:11] I     Kanna, there's no need to rush. [11:14] I     Take your time to find the right words. [11:20] Gi     Their religion consists of mere gratitude      toward the Four Great spirits, [11:24] Gi     and a variety of festivals     to show that gratitude. [11:27] Gi     Their religion has nothing to do     with commandments and rules. [11:32] Gi     If what the book says is right, [11:34] Gi     and the Aldera religion and      spirit worship are unrelated, [11:38] Gi     the spirits' true nature has nothing to do     with being messengers of Alderamin. [11:47] I     Wow, Kanna! [11:49] I     You broke the curse of God! [11:51] I     And nearly on your own! [11:53] Gi     Th-The curse of God? [11:55] I     The bigotry that twists the truth by      ignoring anything that doesn't benefit God! [12:00] I     Unless you shake off that curse, [12:01] Gi     Hey! [12:03] I     you'll never be able to pursue     the path of true science! [12:07] Gi     Ikkun-dono? [12:08] I     For one thing, if there really     was an omnipotent god, [12:11] I     his first commandment would be     "Thou shalt be lazy." [12:15] I     Any god who tells you     something else is a fake! [12:18] Gi     I didn't go that far... [12:27] Gi     You're a weird guy, Ikkun. [12:39] Y     Major! [12:54] Gu     Get her! [12:55] Gu     Fall back! [12:57] Gu     We've finished what we came here to do. [13:05] Y     Leave the rest to me, Major Toakk. [13:09] Y     I will hereby pursue the enemy. [13:22] Gi     What happened? [13:24] I     Five imperial soldiers. [13:26] I     One Sinack man. [13:29] I     And the residents, I guess. [13:31] Gi     Be careful. The enemy could still be inside. [13:36] I     I'm aware. [13:38] I     Everybody who lived here      is pretty much dead, huh? [13:46] I     What's this? [13:49] Gi     Ikkun-dono, those are Alderan     pilgrimage clothes... [13:54] I     Looks like. [13:55] I     But why? [13:57] I     The Sinack wouldn't wear these. [14:03] Y     You won't get away. [14:06] Y     All troops, ready ranged weapons! [14:15] Y     Halt the attack! [14:16] Y     Everyone stop! [14:21] Y     They had an ambush ready. [14:25] Y     People of Sinack! [14:27] Y     Why did you slay our comrades? [14:31] Y     Explain yourselves! [14:36] Gi     Oh, so it hurts when your friends die? [14:38] Gi     You hurt, too, huh?! [14:43] Gi     Why did you steal our Hahashiku?! [14:46] Y     Hahashiku? [14:47] Gi     You have them with you now. [14:51] Gi     Would anyone but a monster     steal them from us?! [14:57] Y     You mean the spirits? [14:59] Gi     You've made us change a lot     of things to benefit you. [15:03] Gi     We're forbidden from      selling in the plains town, [15:05] Gi     you pay us practically nothing     for the millet we grow, [15:08] Gi     and we can only buy a few     vegetables and fruits. [15:11] Gi     When a few of us were forced into thievery, [15:14] Gi     you killed them all! [15:16] Gi     And then you stole our Hahashiku... [15:20] Gi     If you're not monsters, then what are you?! [15:26] Y     Give me your demands, then. [15:28] Y     What do you want from the army now? [15:34] Gi     There's nothing we want. [15:37] Gi     We shall return things to     the way they should be. [15:41] Gi     We'll defeat you, retake the Hahashiku, [15:46] Gi     and return the world of the Sinack     to how it should be. [15:50] Gi     We are about to declare a holy war. [15:55] Gi     I am Nanaku Daru, chieftain of the Sinack, [15:59] Gi     and in my name I begin the holy war! [16:02] Gu     They retreated to the Great Alafatra     after their declaration of war. [16:07] Gu     I see. [16:09] Gu     So, Toakk is dead? [16:11] Gu     Don't tell Central about it yet. [16:15] Gu     But... [16:16] Gu     We can just send a bigger report later. [16:19] Gu     There'll be some casualties, either way. [16:24] Gu     I am interpreting this declaration of war     as involving their entire tribe. [16:30] Gu     It looks like the time has come     for a great purge. [16:37] I     A holy war... [16:39] I     Yatori, let me double-check. [16:42] I     That's really what they said, right? [16:44] Y     Yes, it was. [16:49] Gu     We can just take them head on! [16:51] Gu     We need to take revenge for Major Toakk! [16:54] Gu     The mountain savages think they can take us? [16:57] Gu     What are you drunks babbling about?! [17:00] Gu     What sort of knight would get excited     over a fight like this? [17:04] Gu     What the heck? [17:05] Gu     You wanted to go to war more than anyone. [17:10] Gu     Of course. [17:12] Gu     That is, if our enemy is      the hated land of Kioka. [17:16] Gu     However, a knight's sword     is not a tool of murder! [17:25] H     I'm a little surprised to see Warrant     Officer Hargunska opposed to the war. [17:31] Y     It's rude to say that. [17:34] Y     A knight should be reluctant to point     his blade at a fellow imperial citizen. [17:40] T     I think so, too. [17:42] T     It's amazing that Dekkun was able      to speak up in that atmosphere. [17:46] I     A holy war... [17:48] I     A holy war, huh? [17:50] Y     You're still thinking about that? [17:53] I     It doesn't exist. [17:56] I     The term "holy war" doesn't exist     in the Sinack language. [18:01] Y     What do you mean? [18:03] I     To the Sinack, war is     simply a means of survival. [18:08] I     They consider it neither good nor bad, [18:10] I     and they certainly don't consider it holy. [18:13] I     The only things they call holy     are the Hahashiku, [18:17] I     the Four Great spirits. [18:20] (Flashback) Gi     Why did you steal our Hahashiku?! [18:23] Y     Then, if the reason for their holy war     has to do with the spirits, [18:29] Y     they might be calling it that because     they're taking back something holy. [18:34] I     No, I can't see them coming up     with some logic like that. [18:40] I     There's probably only one answer. [18:43] I     Someone's been giving them     ready-made excuses for war. [18:56] I     Thoughts on the Aldera Religion [18:58] (Flashback) I     You should probably get back to your unit. [19:02] (Flashback) Gi     Yeah. [19:04] (Flashback) Y     Next time we meet, [19:05] (Flashback) Y     I'll tell you my thoughts on     the Sinack and the spirits. [19:13] Gu     Listen up! [19:14] Gu     We'll be leaving on a punitive expedition     against the Sinack at 0600 tomorrow! [19:18] Gu     Everyone be ready to go! [19:22] Gi     I'm very disappointed. [19:24] I     The brass thinks that a princess     has no place on the front lines. [19:29] I     We're all very disappointed as well. [19:33] Gi     You're glad to be rid of me. [19:37] Gi     At a time when our national energy     is already spent, [19:40] Gi     it's madness to start     a fight with our own citizens. [19:52] Gi     When I return, I want to see you all safe. [19:57] All     Yes, Your Highness! [20:01] H     To be honest, I'm a little relieved. [20:03] M     But why send her back halfway, to a base     at the south edge of the Northern region? [20:08] T     It might be that the Lieutenant General [20:11] T     doesn't want to send her back to Central. [20:13] I     Probably. [20:16] I     Given the speed at which he put     together the punitive expedition, [20:19] I     He likely never mentioned it to Central. [20:22] I     He's doing all this on his own. [20:25] M     B-But we're still on reserve standby, right? [20:30] I     Matthew, my friend, I'm afraid that [20:33] I     common-sense arguments only work on     people who have common sense. [20:40] I     All we can do now is pray that the     Lieutenant General is one of those people. [20:47] Gu     Our unit will now depart on a punitive     expedition against the Sinack! [20:53] Gu     All troops, be fully ready and stay sharp! [20:59] Gi     The war's about to begin... [21:08] T     What are you doing here, Ikkun? [21:14] T     These are... [21:16] I     Get used to using them now. [21:19] I     They're our trump card for when we need them. [21:28] Gu     Advance! [21:29] Gu     Don't falter! [21:30] Gi     We can't... [21:32] Gu     Get our air mortars out, too! [21:34] Gi     We can't! [21:36] Gu     Aren't our mortars ready yet?! [21:39] Gi     Get a hold of yourself! [21:42] Gi     Ikkun-dono, [21:44] Gi     there's not a trace of science here. [21:49] Background     Don't falter! Advance! [21:51] Narr     The Northern Katjvarna Rebellion     was a larger battle [21:54] Narr     than had ever been seen in the north before, [21:57] Narr     and this is how it began... [21:59] Narr     Staining a page of the empire's history     with the blood of its own citizens. SIGN    Next time: Some Day, for the Third Time... SIGN    "Some Day, for the Third Time..." 8 - Someday, For The Third Time Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:05] I     I expected this, [00:06] I     but I'm amazed at this attack's     lack of planning. [00:09] I     Emergency requisitioning of jackets     and gloves to keep out the cold! [00:12] I     Did the Lieutenant General not know [00:14] I     that it gets cold on top of mountains, Suya? [00:19] Gi     It pains me to know that my allies on     the front lines are suffering in the cold. [00:23] I     You're as kind as     the holy mother herself, Suya! [00:26] I     When you're feeling cold, [00:28] I     I'll hold you tight to warm you up, okay? [00:31] Gi     Just start a fire. [00:35] Gi     Anyway, we're almost there. [00:40] Gu     One, two, three, four... [00:42] Gu     Huh? There's not enough. [00:51] I     Again, huh? [00:52] Gu     Check's complete. [00:54] I     I see. [00:56] I     Bye. [00:57] Gu     Oh, excuse me. [00:58] Gu     The officer cadets     are to go to that tent. [01:01] Gu     The commander wishes to see you. [02:36] Gu     There were 124 casualties     in yesterday's battle. SIGN    Northern Garrison Command Room [02:41] Gu     Among them— [02:41] Gu     What's taking so damn long?! [02:43] Gu     It's been three weeks! [02:46] Gu     The men are unused to high elevations [02:48] Gu     and have encountered several     unexpected obstacles. [02:50] Gu     We should withdraw— [02:53] Gu     We're fighting a bunch of mountain monkeys! [02:56] Gu     The only choice is to advance! [02:59] Gi     Withdraw our troops? [03:01] Gi     What are you thinking? [03:04] Gu     We spread the bait. [03:05] Gu     That's all. SIGN    First Lieutenant Amuse Sulkatta [03:09] Gu     Your next orders are to transport supplies     to the next supply point. [03:14] Gu     You'll be taking the same things as before. [03:17] Gu     Any questions? [03:20] Gu     Does that mean we're being sent     to the front lines as well? [03:26] Gu     I wouldn't say the front line, exactly... [03:29] Gu     It's just closer to the combat zone     than you are now. [03:34] Gu     Any other questions? [03:35] Y     First Lieutenant,     I don't see any medics here. [03:39] Y     Where are they? [03:41] Gu     They left for where you're going now. [03:44] Gu     There's a dire need for a field hospital. [03:51] I     First we're taken off the reserves, [03:54] I     and now we're heading to     the front lines, huh? [03:57] M     If Haro and the others are there already... [04:00] I     Yeah. [04:02] I     Things must be really hot at the front lines. SIGN    Alafatra Mountains     3600 meters above sea level [04:06] Gu     Push... push... [04:09] Gi     I'm tougher than I thought. [04:14] Gi     Come on, Azan. Focus on your breathing. [04:16] Gi     If you pant, it will only tire you more. [04:20] Gu     Yes, ma'am. [04:21] Gu     I'm sorry, Private First Class Kanna. [04:23] Gu     Halt! [04:24] Gu     Stronghold to our front! [04:26] Gu     Scouts! [04:30] Gu     It's abandoned. Perfect. [04:33] Gu     And it's on high ground, too. [04:35] Gu     Okay, all units will remain here. [04:38] Gu     This can be our camp. [04:40] Gu     Now we won't have to climb     any more for a while. [04:43] Gu     You are to defend this location to     the death until further orders! [04:47] Gu     Yes, sir! [05:01] I     Haro! [05:04] I     It's been a while. [05:06] I     Want to eat together? [05:10] H     Doesn't this ruin your appetite? [05:13] I     It's perfect. I don't have any      tomatoes to go with the meal. [05:17] I     Looks like the field hospital's     busy every day, huh? [05:21] H     Yes. [05:22] H     We're almost out of bandages and medicine. [05:24] I     For our part, we kept     running transport missions [05:27] I     until we ended up out here. [05:29] I     This isn't the rear anymore, is it? [05:34] H     Ikta-san, [05:35] H     I want to go make a proposal to headquarters. [05:38] I     Yeah, you should. [05:41] I     The field hospital should be     further to the rear, [05:44] I     or more specifically, someplace lower. [05:46] H     Ikta-san, when did you... [05:49] I     I've seen a lot of soldiers being      carried down the mountain [05:53] I     with no external wounds. [05:56] H     So you noticed... [06:01] Gu     Enemy attack! [06:03] Gu     Someone fight them! [06:05] I     Ikta Platoon, Matthew Platoon,     Torway Platoon, [06:09] I     grab your weapons and line up near the tents! [06:11] Y     The Yatorishino Cavalry Platoon     is to mount and stand by here. [06:15] Gu     The enemy... [06:16] Gu     Where's the enemy? [06:18] Y     They've launched a night attack, Captain. [06:20] Y     The enemy probably isn't using any light. SIGN    Captain Hilmish Nikafarma [06:23] Gu     I-I see. [06:25] Gu     If we just let the defending     force handle it... [06:29] I     Our platoons will stand by with our weapons     to the rear of the defending force, then. [06:34] I     If the tide turns against us,     we'll offer support. [06:38] Gu     Yes. [06:39] Gu     That's right! [06:42] M     Hey, Ikta. [06:43] M     Shouldn't we meet up     with the defending force? [06:47] I     There's a lot of chaos at the front. [06:49] I     If we rush there, we'll be caught up in it. [06:51] I     And the captain there will be in control. [06:54] Y     Meaning you're our temporary leader, Ikta? [06:59] I     You want to attack if possible, right? [07:02] I     And I want to move as little as possible, [07:04] I     so our interests coincide. [07:06] Y     Oh, could you see it on my face? [07:09] Y     I'll have to learn to control myself better. [07:16] M     The enemy? [07:17] I     No, allies. [07:19] I     They're being chased from the rear. [07:21] Y     This isn't good. [07:22] Y     They're out of formation. [07:24] Y     Both enemy and ally are following after them. [07:28] I     All infantry, ready your swords! [07:32] I     Warrant Officers Torway and Matthew, [07:33] I     do not open fire until     our allies have passed! [07:36] I     Ikta Platoon's light troops,     prepare to attack! [07:39] I     Equip your partner to your crossbows! [07:42] I     Yatorishino's Cavalry Platoon     is to stand by to the rear. [07:45] I     I'll send the attack signal later! [07:49] M     Ikta, I know it's embarrassing, [07:52] M     but can I ask you something? [07:54] I     Anything, my friend Matthew. [07:58] M     How can I be as calm as you? [08:04] I     Once upon a time there was a brave general, [08:07] I     and a cowardly general. [08:09] I     One day the cowardly general     asked the brave general, [08:14] I     "How can I avoid being afraid of battle?" [08:18] I     The brave general asked him     a question instead. [08:21] I     "How can I stay sane in     that hell, like you do?" [08:26] I     You've recognized your cowardice, [08:28] I     and you want to fix it. [08:31] I     Which means you're more     than calm enough already. [08:34] I     Matthew! [08:43] I     Ikta Platoon, aim forward! [08:51] I     Beams on! [08:56] I     Charge! [09:05] I     A second wave's coming!     Matthew! Torway! [09:08] M     Fire! [09:13] I     Okay, finish it! [09:15] I     Yatori! [09:19] Y     Charge! [09:26] Y     All troops, draw swords! [09:28] Y     Charge through the middle to split the enemy, [09:31] Y     and then wipe them out! [09:37] Gu     Don't separate! [09:39] Gu     Regroup! [09:40] Gu     Regroup! [09:58] Gi     Warrant Officer, the enemy was     almost completely eliminated. [10:01] Gi     No casualties on our side. [10:03] Gi     It was... [10:05] I     Too easy? [10:08] Gi     No... Um... [10:11] I     If you thought it was easy, good. [10:14] I     If it's a bad job, you should     at least make it easy. [10:25] Gi     Are you okay? [10:27] Gu     I'm really sorry, um... [10:31] Gi     What? [10:33] Gu     Thanks for all this... [10:35] Gu     You kind of remind me of my mom. [10:39] Gi     Give me a break. [10:40] Gi     I'm not that old— [10:43] Gi     Well, I was married. [10:45] Gu     You were? [10:46] Gi     He died right after, [10:48] Gi     and his family kicked me out. [10:51] Gi     The only thing they gave me was a book. [10:53] Gu     A book? [10:54] Gi     They had this huge library. [10:57] Gi     When I wasn't doing chores, I'd always read. [11:01] Gu     You really do like books. [11:04] Gi     Yeah, they're great. [11:06] Gi     It's like your whole world's expanding. [11:11] Gi     Especially the Great Alafatra Survey Records. [11:14] Gi     Come to think of it, I wonder     if Ikkun-dono is doing well. [11:19] Gu     Ikkun-dono? [11:21] Gi     He's a weird guy, [11:23] Gi     but he'd read that book, [11:25] Gi     and he said I was a fellow student. [11:28] Gu     Are you close? [11:30] Gi     No, we just met each other twice. [11:33] Gi     He's like a book, though—he knows a lot. [11:37] Gu     You're looking forward to      seeing him again, then? [11:43] Gi     Yeah. [11:44] Gi     What should I ask him the next time we meet? [11:55] Gu     We're completely surrounded. [12:01] Gu     They deliberately left the fortress empty. [12:04] Gu     We've fallen into a trap! [12:18] I     Hey, Suya, [12:19] I     our mission was to deliver supplies     to the camp at the front lines, right? [12:24] Gi     Yes. [12:25] Gi     If necessary, I can repeat it to you. [12:30] Gu     The camp was taken?! [12:31] Gu     Curse you! SIGN    First Lieutenant Manubans Najiru [12:32] Gu     Now we can't deliver the supplies! [12:36] Y     That's their goal, probably. [12:38] Y     We'll need a full reevaluation     of our supply lines. [12:42] Gu     You're overstepping your bounds! [12:44] Gu     Warrant Officer Ikta!     Warrant Officer Matthew! [12:46] Gu     I order your group to perform     force reconnaissance! [12:49] I     Um... First Lieutenant Najiru? [12:52] I     The enemy has approximately     two platoons worth of soldiers. [12:56] I     It may be a bad idea to fight them in equal     numbers under unfavorable conditions. [13:01] Gu     Shut up! [13:02] Gu     The order's been given! [13:04] I     Can you at least give us     Torway's platoon as support, then? [13:09] Gu     Shut up! [13:10] T     I'll go! Please let me go, First Lieutenant! [13:13] Gu     Silence! [13:14] I     One hour. [13:15] I     How about that? [13:17] Gu     What? [13:19] I     I'll take the whole thing back in an hour... [13:22] I     if you leave it to my platoon. [13:27] M     That's crazy. [13:28] M     You can't bring down      that fortress in an hour. [13:31] I     Matthew, my friend, [13:33] I     if this goes well, it won't take 20 minutes. [13:36] I     Right, hottie? [13:37] T     If we are thinking the same thing, [13:40] T     it won't take that much time. [13:42] T     As long as we can get in position... [13:45] T     I'll give you six from my platoon,     including me. [13:48] M     Wait, what's the plan here? [13:52] M     You have Torway provide     fire support from above, [13:54] M     and we charge in? [13:56] I     That's right. [13:58] I     Worried about something, Matthew? [14:00] M     I'm worried about everything! [14:03] M     An air gun has an effective range     of 40 meters at best! [14:06] M     There's 150 meters from there     to the enemy camp! [14:09] M     It's not going to hit! [14:11] M     And with only six people,     you can't fire enough bullets [14:13] M     to make up for the drop in accuracy. [14:17] I     Thank you for that excellent summary. [14:19] I     You're very good at making it easy     for others to understand [14:24] I     what it is that you don't understand. [14:26] M     That's not a compliment! [14:28] M     And it's because nothing you do     ever makes any sense! [14:31] I     Now, now, calm down. [14:33] I     You'll know soon. [14:38] Gu     The enemy's here! [14:39] Gu     Everyone get to your positions! [14:41] Gu     Get that cannon ready! [14:48] Gu     Don't rush. Let them get closer. [14:52] Gu     Ready, now! [14:56] Gu     Where are they firing from? [15:02] T     The trick is to aim at     the artillery soldier's chest. [15:05] T     Equip the bullet. [15:08] T     Aim at the man to the left. [15:13] M     How can he hit them from so far away? [15:18] T     He dug small ridges in the barrel     of the gun to make the bullet spin. [15:24] T     That makes it go in a straighter line, [15:26] T     and a more stable trajectory. [15:28] T     That alone makes it around five times     more accurate than a normal air gun. [15:38] T     It's new technology that old man Anarai     put into use in Kioka, [15:41] T     and told me about, too. [15:44] T     The air rifle. [15:46] T     No enemies in sight.     Consider them suppressed. [15:49] T     Proceeding to support Point Two. [15:54] I     It's about time, huh? [15:56] I     Okay, charge! [16:08] M     The bullet's path is amazingly stable. [16:10] M     It's much less open to luck. [16:13] M     This really is revolutionary. [16:16] Y     So this is part of the technology     hidden in Anarai's box? [16:20] I     It's still a prototype,     so there are only 40 of them. [16:25] Y     The Empire lost a valuable man to Kioka. [16:28] Y     Or perhaps I should say a terrifying man. [16:33] I     Don't worry about that. [16:36] I     Old man Anarai wouldn't want one country     to have a technological advantage. [16:42] I     He's very concerned with     keeping things balanced. [16:44] M     I still can't believe you shut down      six cannons with three shooters. [16:51] T     I think these air rifles are going to     change what it means to be a gunner. [16:56] T     And to adapt to this new era of technology, [16:59] T     I came up with a new class     of soldier, called a "sniper." [17:06] M     "Sniper?" [17:08] Gi     Warrant Officer Solork! [17:09] Gi     I'm coming to you since      First Lieutenant Najiru is absent! [17:12] Gi     The camp on the front lines     is requesting aid! SIGN    32nd Air Gun Platoon Sergeant Major Higgins [17:18] Gu     My camp, a day away by foot, [17:22] Gu     is surrounded by the enemy [17:24] Gu     and in danger of being wiped out! [17:26] Gu     You must go to rescue them immediately! [17:31] M     Hey, are you okay? [17:33] I     Call a medic. [17:35] I     And tell no one of this. [17:38] I     I'll give the orders. [17:42] I     None of the superior officers have realized. [17:58] I     Halt! [18:01] I     We will make camp for two days here! [18:05] T     Ikkun, there's no time to rest! [18:08] M     What do you mean? [18:10] M     We don't know what's going on over there! [18:12] Gu     Our troops still have the strength to go on! [18:16] I     That's not the problem. [18:18] I     There's another reason we have     to wait two days here to prepare, [18:23] I     or we can't go any higher up. [18:25] Y     We need to adapt to the altitude. [18:28] I     We're fighting a deadly battle on     top of the Great Alafatra Mountains. [18:34] I     If you want to do something weird like that, [18:37] I     you need to obey the rules of high places. [18:42] T     The rules of high places? [18:44] I     The air is thinner up high. [18:46] I     That causes all kinds of sickness. [18:50] I     Dr. Anarai called it Alpine Sickness. [18:55] Gi     Hey, hang in there! [18:59] Gi     He's so frail... [19:02] Gi     Help me, Azan. [19:04] Gi     Azan? [19:08] Gu     It's dark... [19:09] Gu     It's so dark, even though it's midday. [19:15] Gi     Azan! [19:18] I     My highest priority is     keeping my comrades here safe. [19:24] I     And in order to do that,     I cannot skip the altitude adaptation step. [19:29] I     So we can't go save them yet. [19:31] I     Not until two days pass and     your bodies adapt to this altitude. [19:37] I     This is an order. [19:38] I     Please follow it. [19:56] I     Halt! [19:59] M     Well? [20:00] M     How's it look, Ikta? [20:04] Y     I'm willing to attack immediately. [20:08] I     No need. [20:11] I     I don't see any allies     moving in the fortress. [20:14] I     Which means it's all over. [20:38] I     We had the choice to go save them, or not. [20:44] I     The risks, the chances of victory... [20:45] I     I hate to say it, [20:47] I     but sometimes on the battlefield     you have to make hard choices. [20:51] I     We won't be able to carry the bodies down— [20:56] Y     Get the tags from the dead commander... [21:00] Y     Ikta? [21:05] I     Of all the places... [21:20] I     I met you twice. [21:24] (Flashback) Gi     You're a weird guy, Ikkun. [21:29] I     I... [21:32] I     I was looking forward to the third time. [21:41] I     Goodbye, Kanna. [21:47] Narr     A splendid victory,      brought about by his command, [21:51] Narr     and a bitter conclusion,     brought about by his choice. [21:55] Narr     Ikta Solork gained both on this battlefield. SIGN    Someday, For The Third Time SIGN    Next time: "The Fate of a Small Reputation." SIGN    The Fate of a Small Reputation 9 - The Fate of a Small Honor Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:06] M     We made it... [00:07] I     Your knees okay? [00:09] M     I think so... [00:09] Gu     Hey, you guys! [00:11] Gu     What are you doing here?! SIGN    Alafatra Mountain Range 3800 meters above sea level [00:14] Gu     This is the front lines... the very front! SIGN    The Fate of a Small Honor [01:56] Gu     So, things are bad enough     that you're being sent here? [02:00] H     Um, First Lieutenant? [02:02] Gu     Actually, it's "Captain" now. [02:06] Gu     Just provisionally, though. [02:08] H     My apologies, Captain. [02:10] H     Would you tell us     the current state of the war? [02:14] Gu     Yeah. [02:15] Gu     We're nearing the end. [02:18] Gu     Three forces are heading to fight     the Sinack via separate mountain routes. [02:24] Gu     When the enemy splits up,     we whittle them down, [02:26] Gu     then meet up on the ground at the other side. [02:29] I     Therefore driving the enemy      into a single, decisive battle. [02:33] I     That's Lieutenant General Safida's plan, huh? [02:37] M     Um, Captain Sazaluf, [02:39] M     may I ask a few things? [02:41] Gu     No pointing out fundamental     problems with the plan. [02:45] Gu     Too late for that now. [02:48] Gu     You've made it this far. [02:50] Gu     We've got lots of safe jobs for you to do. [02:53] Gu     I know. I'll combine all five of      your platoons into one company. [02:57] Gu     Warrant Officer Ikta, from now     on you're company commander. [03:01] Gu     Congratulations. [03:02] I     Right, got it. [03:04] I     So what, exactly, should we do? [03:08] Gu     First, the simple job of     starting the bonfires. [03:10] Gu     Don't let their whining get to you. [03:19] Gu     As if killing us and     stealing from us wasn't enough, [03:22] Gu     now you burn our homes? [03:24] Gu     You are monsters! [03:27] I     Ah, please wait a little longer. [03:29] I     As soon as the flames go out,     we'll take you to a village to the west. [03:35] I     Looks like I underestimated Captain Sazaluf. [03:40] I     Especially his sense of humor,     if he's calling arson "lighting bonfires." [03:45] Gi     This was better than it     could have been, though. [03:49] Gi     What if we'd been ordered to kill them? [03:52] I     That would've been the plan     if the Captain hadn't spoken up. [03:58] I     He's burning their villages and     isolating the people in another area. [04:02] I     He's cutting off the enemy's supply source, [04:04] I     and he can use them for negotiations. [04:07] I     It's a hell of a lot better than Lieutenant     General Safida's haphazard strategy. [04:12] I     I was shocked when I saw that map. [04:16] I     All the routes we're following are     separated by over 100 kilometers. [04:21] I     The forces can't help one another, [04:23] I     and it's clear we're going to see     a lot of deserters. [04:26] I     It's a massive failure as a strategy. [04:29] I     And to make matters worse, not only are     we paying the price for these mistakes, [04:33] I     but so are the Sinack. [04:36] I     Unlike this area, where the Captain's     plan was put into effect, [04:40] I     everyone is being slaughtered     in the villages to our rear. [04:44] I     Nothing about this is scientific. [04:47] I     It's a ridiculous war. SIGN    Sinack Village Refugee Camp [04:52] I     Okay, eight to this house. [04:54] I     We can have the Sotoi family here, [04:57] I     and then... [04:59] I     Ow! [05:00] Gu     Get lost, imperial dog! [05:04] I     Next, the Gitonko family can go... [05:07] Gu     Give it back! [05:08] Gu     Give back our village! [05:12] I     Young man, I understand. [05:15] I     Once this is done, I promise     we'll disappear completely. [05:19] I     Can you let me go? [05:37] Gu     What are you doing, you wretch?! [05:45] Gu     Brave boy! [05:47] Gu     Are you all right? [05:48] Gu     I apologize for my comrade's behavior! [05:53] Gu     That nosebleed is a sign that you     stood up against something unfair! [05:56] Gu     It's something to be proud of! [05:59] Gu     Splendid! [06:00] Gu     I punished the man who did this to you. [06:04] Gu     But that is probably not enough. [06:08] Gu     Now we match, young hero. [06:16] Gi     A-Are you okay? [06:20] Gu     How dare you lay hands on a child? [06:22] Gu     I'm disgusted with you, Ikta Solork. [06:25] Gi     How could you do that? [06:26] Gi     We have our reasons— [06:32] Gu     You have a problem with it? [06:34] I     No, I don't. [06:36] I     Thank you. [06:39] I     While you're at it, [06:41] I     think you could take care     of getting them set up? [06:44] I     I don't think they'll hate you. [06:47] Gu     Of course, gladly, but... [06:50] I     Thanks. [06:55] Gi     Why did you back down?! [06:57] I     Making a child bleed was my mistake. [07:01] I     Warrant Officer Deinkun handled it for me. [07:04] I     I should be grateful. [07:05] Gi     I refuse to accept that! [07:06] Gi     We're at war! [07:09] Gi     Our job is... [07:11] Gi     to kill lots of them. [07:14] Gi     He should be doing the same thing! [07:19] Gi     It's hypocrisy! [07:22] I     Hey, Suya, if you think     unconditional kindness is good, [07:26] I     and any sort of kindness that comes      with conditions is hypocrisy, [07:31] I     you should reconsider. [07:34] I     People can only achieve     as much as the situation allows. [07:40] Gi     But... [07:43] I     We have to kill the ones who fight us, [07:46] I     but I want to take care of the ones     who aren't fighting us as best I can. [07:51] I     Warrant Officer Deinkun's just like us. [07:53] I     It hurts him to fight our comrades. [07:56] Gi     The same?! [07:57] Gi     You had rocks thrown at you [07:59] Gi     and got punched so hard,     your face is swollen! [08:02] I     Sorry, Suya. [08:04] I     I just choose the right one for the job. [08:06] I     Warrant Officer Deinkun's     a real knight, not like me. [08:12] I     He shouldn't be doing the jobs     that make people hate him, right? SIGN    Several Days Later     Camp, 4200 meters above sea level [08:23] Gu     The end of the battle draws near! [08:26] Gu     The remaining Sinack forces     are gathering in a large village [08:29] Gu     on the other side of this canyon! [08:31] Gu     That will probably be the     location of the last battle! [08:34] Gu     I ask you to fight hard [08:36] Gu     and make their blood an offering to those      who have fallen here on Great Alafatra! [08:41] Gu     We leave in the morning, [08:44] Gu     so for tonight, rest up for the last battle! [08:47] Gu     Dismissed! [08:52] M     The average age here looks a lot     younger than when we started. [08:56] I     Of course it does. [08:58] I     We started with 18,000 men in three brigades. [09:00] I     Now we've got less than half of that. [09:03] I     And most died from altitude sickness, [09:05] I     not wounds. [09:07] I     Completely ridiculous. [09:10] Y     Haro, want to go wipe ourselves down? [09:13] Y     We can use hot water tonight, it seems. [09:16] H     That sounds great. [09:17] H     I'll go with you. [09:22] M     Hey, I wanted to ask you something... [09:27] T     What is it, Ma-kun? [09:32] M     How do you handle them during the war? [09:34] M     I mean... [09:36] M     your... needs. [09:41] I     Matthew, my friend. [09:43] I     That question divides us     into two types of people. [09:47] I     Heroes who rely on bonds with others, [09:49] I     or warriors who live in solitude. [09:52] M     That's quite the metaphor. [09:54] M     Torway, which are you? [09:56] M     A hero or a warrior? [09:58] T     I-I don't really... [10:01] I     Cut him some slack, Matthew. [10:03] I     Hotties like him are usually     stubborn warriors. [10:08] M     Yeah, maybe. [10:10] M     But the question here is about you, Ikta. [10:12] Y     Intercourse during wartime,     both hetero- and homosexual, [10:16] Y     is against military regulations. [10:18] M     Why are you, of all people,     bringing up regulations?! [10:21] M     From what you just said, I bet     you're doing it with somebody. [10:24] M     Who is it? [10:25] M     Someone from your platoon? [10:26] I     Come on, even I know better than that— [10:29] M     Another platoon, then? [10:30] M     No, maybe it's more realistic     to assume it's another officer. [10:34] M     Could it be Yatori or Haro?! [10:36] I     Matthew, can you imagine an Igsem     family heir breaking military regulations? [10:41] I     And Haro's a lot more proper than she looks. [10:44] Gu     Good to see you've got lots of energy, [10:47] Gu     but if you're gonna talk     about that, keep it down. [10:50] M     I-I'm sorry! [10:52] T     This is embarrassing, Ma-kun. [10:54] I     So sorry. [10:56] I     By the way, how are you     handling it, Captain Sazaluf? [10:59] Gu     A former hero, I guess. [11:01] Gu     Not that I can talk about it. [11:03] I     As I'd expect from an elder. [11:05] I     When we get back to base,     tell me the stories of your glory. [11:08] Gu     Some day. [11:11] M     Jeez, that sucked. [11:13] M     Let's go back. [11:15] I     So, my friend Matthew, what about you? [11:19] I     It's not fair to just run away, is it? [11:23] I     Now, tell me. [11:25] I     Are you a hero? [11:27] I     Or a warrior? [11:32] M     P-Pay your respects to a lonely warrior! [11:38] All     Sir, yes, sir! [11:52] Gu     I don't like this terrain. [11:54] T     Um, are you worried about air mortars     being fired from the other side? [12:01] Gu     If they were to just line up and      start firing, we'd be helpless. [12:06] T     That's a legitimate concern,     but I don't think it's likely. [12:11] Gu     Why? [12:13] T     It wouldn't be easy to get mortars up there. [12:17] T     And if they had, [12:19] T     we would be able to see it from here. [12:22] Gu     But there's no sign of them, huh? [12:26] Gu     I see. [12:27] I     No, Captain Sazaluf. Better safe than sorry. [12:32] I     Why don't we put shields on the side     of the officer candidates unit? [12:36] Gu     What he just said actually convinced me. [12:39] I     I feel the same, [12:42] I     but it may not be cannonballs we're facing. [12:46] T     Captain, I take back my earlier words. [12:49] T     Would you give the order to     protect our flank with shields? [12:55] Gu     Are you serious? [12:57] Gu     That means we'd have to get off our horses. [13:00] Gu     So would Lieutenant      General Safida over there. [13:03] I     Of course. [13:04] I     And the highest-ranking officer     who can make that proposal is... [13:10] Gu     What? [13:12] Gu     You want me off my horse? [13:16] Gu     Um, I know this will be an additional     strain on you, Lieutenant General. [13:20] Gu     I'm very sorry, but... [13:23] Gu     We should prepare for an attack. [13:27] Gu     Too much caution is no     different than cowardice. [13:34] Gu     I'm so lame. [13:37] I     Captain Senpa Sazaluf? [13:40] I     May I say one thing? [13:43] Gu     Oh, god... now what? [13:47] I     You are the best superior     officer we could have. [13:49] I     I thank you from the bottom of my heart. [13:56] Gu     Don't tease your elders, guys. [14:01] Gu     That was the flash signal. [14:03] Gu     The attack is beginning. [14:06] Gu     Our only target is Tamtooktsk Safida,     Commander of the Northern Garrison. [14:11] Gu     We'll go under the cover of the Sinack     attack and complete our mission. [14:15] Gu     Once again, no casualties are permitted. [14:17] Gu     Be prepared to dive into the canyon,     but only if you cannot avoid it. [14:21] Gu     We cannot shame ourselves by leaving corpses. [14:24] Gu     Begin the operation. [14:27] Gu     Kala Karm, heading out. [14:34] Gu     Enemy attack! [14:36] Gi     The mountains are our world! [14:38] Gi     Watch and be amazed, demons of the plains! [14:43] M     D-Directly above? [14:45] M     How did they get troops directly above us? [14:47] I     Calm down, Matthew. [14:49] I     They've been pushed to the brink     and into a desperate attack. [14:51] M     Right. [14:52] M     As long as we can stay calm... [14:56] Gu     Gunfire? [14:57] Gu     From above? [14:58] I     No! From the other side! [14:59] Gu     Damn it! [15:00] Gu     The other side? [15:01] Gu     Don't be stupid! [15:02] Gu     That's 200 meters away! [15:04] Gu     Air guns can't shoot that far— [15:06] M     Ikkun, they've got them, too? [15:08] I     That's right. They're using air rifles. [15:11] I     Torway, hurry! [15:13] I     Your men are the only ones with air rifles! [15:16] T     Roger! I'll put down suppressing fire! [15:19] Y     I'll protect Lieutenant General Safida! [15:23] I     From above! [15:24] I     They're coming down! [15:24] I     Ready bayonets! [15:27] H     I can't get it to fit! [15:28] I     Haro, above! [15:36] Gu     I'm here to help! [15:41] Gu     Stand up, Ikta Solork. [15:43] Gu     Even I'm not saving you a second time. [15:47] I     Thanks, Warrant Officer Deinkun, [15:49] I     but this is the second time you've saved me. [15:52] Gu     What happened at the village doesn't count. [15:54] Gu     Sorry for damaging your honor back then. [15:57] I     Don't worry. [15:59] I     I never had honor that could be damaged by     a punch to the face and time on the ground. [16:04] Gu     What would damage it, then? [16:14] I     Being unable to say what I wanted,     when I wanted to say it, [16:18] I     or being unable to protect someone     when I wanted to protect them. [16:27] I     Probably something like that. [16:30] Gu     I don't understand that, [16:31] Gu     but I do understand one thing. [16:33] Gu     You and I are very different. [16:35] Gu     However, in the end... [16:38] Gu     You're a knight, too. [16:54] Y     Lieutenant General Safida,     please do not move from there. [16:59] Gi     We meet again, Red One. [17:02] Y     I feel lucky for this opportunity,     chieftain of the Sinack. [17:06] Y     I'm Warrant Officer Yatorishino Igsem     of the Army. [17:09] Y     My partner is the fire spirit Shia. [17:12] Gi     I am Nanaku Daru, chieftain of the Sinack. [17:15] Gi     My Hahashiku is Hisha of the Wind. [17:17] Gi     I'll give you my name, [17:18] Gi     but I won't bother remembering your rank. [17:21] Y     That's fine. [17:22] Y     Just remember the feeling     of my blade as you die! [17:26] Gi     Shut up! [17:42] Gi     What's wrong, Red One? [17:43] Gi     Can't even fight back? [17:47] Y     What an unorthodox method... [17:49] Y     Rule-breaking, but beautiful. [17:51] Y     Stop already! [17:53] Gi     No, I won't! [17:56] Y     A horizontal to vertical spin? [17:57] Gi     Bingo! [18:03] M     From the other side again? [18:04] I     No! [18:05] I     From below the cliff! [18:07] I     They're... [18:08] Gu     Impertinence... [18:10] Gu     I'll defeat them! [18:12] I     Don't rush in! [18:13] I     They're different from the others! [18:16] Gi     I'm amazed you withstood that. [18:18] I     It was taking all I've got. [18:21] I     But that's enough. [18:22] I     I've learned your techniques. [18:24] Gi     Learned my techniques? [18:25] Gi     Silence! [18:26] Gi     Regret your arrogance in the next world! [18:34] Y     There won't be a second time! [18:35] Gi     You fell for it! [18:40] Gu     That pea shooter won't be enough... [18:55] Gi     How... did you... [18:58] Y     How did I find out about this? [19:04] Y     Several things didn't add up. [19:07] Y     You didn't seem to be     carrying a spirit with you, [19:10] Y     but you gave his name anyway. [19:14] Gi     That was all? [19:15] Y     No. [19:16] Y     What really made me notice     was the bold way you fought. [19:22] Y     Every swordswoman knows better     than to leave her back exposed. [19:26] Y     That's why I was sure. [19:28] Y     You had something up your sleeve. [19:31] Y     Hisha, was it? [19:33] Y     Move and I'll kill your mistress. [19:36] Y     The battle is over. [19:38] Y     Tell your tribe to surrender, Nanaku Daru. [19:45] Y     What are you... [19:49] Gu     Nana, live! [19:55] Y     Hisha! [19:57] I     Warrant Officer Deinkun! [20:17] I     Matthew Platoon, surround them! [20:29] Y     We let her get away, huh? [20:34] Gi     Dein! Dein! [20:36] Gi     Don't die! [20:41] I     Yatori, you do it. [21:01] I     What did he say? [21:03] Y     "Take care of my comrades in the Empire." [21:07] Y     And he asked me a question. [21:09] Y     "Was I able to uphold my honor as a knight?" [21:15] I     What did you say? [21:20] Y     Deinkun Hargunska fought     more bravely than anyone, [21:25] Y     and loved the Empire and his comrades. [21:28] Y     Glory and blessings be upon his soul. [21:33] Gi     Hisha, I'm sorry... [21:35] Gi     I'm sorry I couldn't even     pick up your Soulstone. [21:39] Gi     I'll make those demons pay. [21:42] Gi     Just wait, everyone... [21:44] Gi     Grandma, Grandpa, I'm coming home... [21:56] Narr     August, Imperial Year 906. [21:59] Narr     The madness of the war deepened [22:02] Narr     and continued to spiral out of control. SIGN    Next time: "La Saia Alderamin." SIGN    La Saia Alderamin 10 - La Saia Alderamin Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) SIGN    9 Years Earlier SIGN    Sinack Village, Festival of Thanksgiving [00:10] (Flashback) I     It's not fair. They only treat me      like a kid at times like these. [00:21] (Flashback) I     Ow... [00:26] (Flashback) Gi     I'm here on a nighty call, Ikta! [00:28] (Flashback) I     You, huh? [00:30] (Flashback) I     You scared me, Nana. [00:32] (Flashback) I     So? [00:33] (Flashback) I     What's a nighty call? [00:34] (Flashback) Gi     You don't know about it? [00:36] (Flashback) Gi     On the night of a festival,     a woman goes and visits [00:39] (Flashback) Gi     a man she likes in bed. [00:40] (Flashback) I     And? [00:41] (Flashback) I     What happens next? [00:44] (Flashback) Gi     Well... [00:46] (Flashback) Gi     I think you go to sleep together? [00:49] (Flashback) I     You can't do anything if you fall asleep. [00:52] (Flashback) Gi     That's true... [00:57] (Flashback) Gi     Wanna chat, then? [01:07] Gi     Grandma, grandpa... [01:30] Gu     You goddamn barbarian! [01:32] Gu     Hey, wait. [01:34] Gu     She's a woman. [01:40] H     Our army... [01:42] H     It's out of control. [01:44] I     Captain, send Yatori's platoon and mine in! [01:48] Gu     Not yet! [01:49] Gu     There are too many of them rampaging— [01:50] I     If we don't go now, it'll be too late! [01:55] Gu     Get off, damn it! [01:58] Gu     I'm the superior officer, so I go first! [02:00] Gu     Shut up. [02:01] Gu     Who gives a shit about your rank? [02:02] I     Hey, you guys need to cut that crap out. [02:07] Gu     That's an awfully condescending tone. [02:10] Gu     Why the hell should I listen     to a mere warrant officer? [02:15] I     Don't think I'm always     going to have an answer [02:19] I     that you people are going to accept. [02:28] I     Yatori, secure Nana. [02:30] I     It's better if a girl does it. [02:32] Y     She's fine. [02:34] Y     We made it in time. [02:37] I     I see. [02:38] I     This time, we made it. [02:42] I     I don't care if you're a hero or a warrior. [02:45] I     But I've got no patience for beasts. SIGN    La Saia Alderamin [04:26] Gu     This is about the worst ending possible, [04:29] Gu     but it shouldn't be possible for the Sinack     to put up an organized fight anymore. [04:34] Gu     This war is at an end. [04:37] S     An end... [04:38] Gu     It's over... [04:41] T     Looks like we'll make it home in one piece. [04:44] M     Yeah. [04:45] M     Didn't expect this battle      to be so rough, though. [04:48] I     There were too many problems      with our higher-ups. [04:51] I     And we weren't just facing the Sinack. [04:55] H     What do you mean? [04:57] I     Those guys who showed up at     the end of the last battle [05:02] I     were probably Kala Karm. [05:05] H     Kala Karm? [05:06] I     Yeah. [05:07] I     The Ghost Squad. [05:09] I     A special forces unit of the Kioka army. [05:12] M     Wait. [05:13] M     Are you telling me Kioka was     involved in the Sinack rebellion? [05:17] I     Their tactics were far too efficient. [05:21] I     The assassination of Major Toakk, [05:23] I     those mountain guerrilla warfare tactics... [05:25] I     And... [05:26] (Flashback) T     Ikkun, they've got them, too? [05:28] (Flashback) I     That's right. They're using air rifles. [05:31] T     Oh, right... [05:32] T     If anyone else had an air rifle, [05:35] T     it would have to be the Kioka Republic,     where Dr. Anarai fled. [05:38] I     That's right. [05:41] Gu     Hello, men! [05:42] Gu     Looks like you taught those Sinack     barbarians quite the lesson, huh? [05:48] Gu     This is— [05:51] Gu     We are an Aldera inspection team. [05:55] Gu     Is the man in charge here available? [05:57] Gu     I am Lieutenant General Tamtooktsk Safida, [06:00] Gu     commander of the Northern Garrison! [06:03] Gu     What do you want? [06:05] Gu     We received a message that [06:07] Gu     the commandments of the Aldera religion     were being violated in the Northern Region. [06:12] Gu     The suspected location is     the Northern Garrison, [06:15] Gu     and the violation is abuse     of the Four Great Spirits. [06:21] Gu     We were sent to investigate the truth. [06:25] Gu     But... [06:28] Gu     It seems there's no need to even bother. [06:32] Gu     Wait! We have our reasons! [06:34] Gu     If you want to make excuses, [06:36] Gu     you can do it after official censure     arrives from headquarters. [06:45] Gu     Chase him! [06:46] Gu     Huh? [06:46] Gu     Go after them and stop them! [06:48] Gu     Pick a company that's still     got spirit and send them! [06:52] Gu     A company that's got spirit? [07:16] I     La Saia Alderamin? [07:18] I     The army of the nation of Aldera? [07:21] T     They hold those flag upright     and bring out their army [07:24] T     only when executing holy duties... [07:26] H     Wh-What do you mean? [07:29] I     Military invasion of another country, [07:32] I     performed in the name of God. [07:34] M     Oh, no... [07:36] I     They've been ready for this for a long time, [07:38] I     and this was just their last warning     before beginning the war. [07:43] I     This is bad. [07:45] Y     That's right. [07:46] Y     The Northern Garrison is exhausted. [07:48] Y     This is the worst possible time. [07:51] I     It's like someone set us up... [07:53] I     Ah... so that's it! [07:58] I     There were Aldera pilgrimage clothes     left where Major Toakk was killed. [08:03] I     We know the Sinack used them      to conceal their identity, [08:07] I     but why pilgrimage clothes? [08:09] I     However, if you put Kioka in the mix, [08:13] I     it all makes sense... [08:15] I     Kioka was manipulating the Sinack, [08:18] I     and they spurred the priests of     Aldera into invading the Empire. [08:24] I     They've got quite the strategist     on their side. [08:31] Gu     The Holy Army of Aldera     is right in front of us! [08:34] Gu     We must either retreat     with all forces, or fight! [08:37] Gu     You can at least make that decision, right? [08:46] Gu     I have a suggestion. [08:47] Gu     We should put a retreat     support unit to our rear [08:50] Gu     and attempt to delay the enemy. [08:54] Gu     Yeah, that's the only way! [08:55] Gu     That's right! [08:56] Gu     We have less than 8,000 soldiers, [08:59] Gu     and if we wish to continue     a defensive battle, [09:02] Gu     we'll need at least 6,000     to make it back to base. [09:06] Gu     Which means we have at most 2,000     to use for retreat support. [09:10] Gu     The question is how we use these forces... [09:14] Gu     My aides will explain the rest. [09:16] Y     Before we can begin a defensive battle     to buy time for a retreat, [09:19] Y     we'll need to draw out a first battle     to make time to prepare. [09:24] Y     We can use a single battalion     of around 600 for this. [09:30] Gu     Wait! [09:31] Gu     Can 600 delay a force of 12,000? [09:34] Gu     We'll explain the exact plan later, [09:38] Gu     but since I was the one who     came up with this plan, [09:41] Gu     I, Senpa Sazaluf, would like to be in charge. [09:46] I     Oh, I have a suggestion     on the manpower issue. [09:49] I     We'll have the Sinack help     make up the missing numbers. [09:52] Gu     What? You're going to make the Sinack help? [10:01] N     Why did you undo the ropes? [10:02] I     Apologizing to someone when     you've tied them up in ropes [10:05] I     is just another way of threatening them. [10:08] N     Apologize? [10:10] N     You won the war! Why would     you apologize to the losers?! [10:15] I     For the inhumane acts we committed. [10:17] N     Shut the hell up! [10:19] N     Having the winners look     down on you and apologize [10:21] N     is an insult to a warrior! [10:24] I     You're correct. [10:26] I     I have no intention of apologizing     for the inhumanity of war itself. [10:32] I     But we do have to apologize for      the senseless violence and slaughter [10:38] I     of the non-combatants under our jurisdiction. [10:56] I     A hackneyed apology certainly     isn't enough to erase our crimes. [11:00] I     And it won't bring back the dead. [11:05] I     I heard a story once. [11:08] I     A hunter who lived in Alafatra [11:12] I     once mistakenly shot a girl with his bow. [11:15] I     He used all his wealth buying gifts to atone, [11:20] I     and uttered every word of     apology he could think of. [11:23] I     But the girl's father [11:26] I     silently handed him a small dagger. [11:29] I     The hunter realized what was asked of him. [11:33] I     If he used the dagger, [11:34] I     he could avoid ever making the same mistake, [11:37] I     ever again. [11:47] I     Ever since then, [11:48] I     the Sinack have cut off their fingers [11:53] I     as a traditional way of showing apology. [11:58] I     That's the old story you     told me, wasn't it, Nana? [12:05] Gi     W-Wait... [12:07] Gi     You're... [12:09] I     Ikta Solork, Warrant Officer     in the Imperial Military. [12:13] I     A lot's happened, and now     my last name's different. [12:17] Gi     Is that really you, Ikta? [12:21] I     It's been a long time, Nana. [12:24] I     This really isn't the time, [12:26] I     but you've grown up to be very pretty. [12:34] I     Nana... [12:35] I     I know I don't have the right to ask, [12:37] I     but I want three favors. [12:40] I     The first is [12:41] I     that you accept my apology for our misdeeds. [12:46] I     The second is [12:47] I     that the Sinack help us repel     the Holy Army of Aldera. [12:53] I     I don't know if this will make it worth it, [12:56] I     but I'll cut twice more... [12:58] I     as my way of apologizing! [13:05] I     They're trying to strike the Sinack and the     Northern Garrison while we're exhausted [13:11] I     in order to wipe us both out. [13:14] Gi     So the Aldera nation has     crossed the stairs of God [13:17] Gi     to invade the Empire? [13:20] I     They intend to crush both [13:23] I     the Sinack and the Northern Garrison     in the name of saving the spirits. [13:29] I     More precisely, the Aldera army     itself is just a pawn. [13:34] I     The ones who set this up were the ones     who taught you guerrilla tactics, [13:38] I     as well as the term "holy war." [13:41] Gi     You can't mean... [13:43] I     That's right. [13:44] I     The Kioka Republic. [13:47] I     If the nation of Aldera takes control here, [13:52] I     they'll show no mercy to     the Sinack's heretical beliefs. [13:57] I     All I can say is that if you help me here, [14:01] I     I can guarantee a place for the Sinack     in the Empire when this is all done. [14:06] Gi     Is that a personal proposal? [14:10] I     It's the proposal of the     entire Northern Garrison. [14:12] I     I won't let them break their promise. [14:15] I     I know it's selfish, but there's no time. [14:18] I     I want you to make your decision here,     Chieftain of the Sinack. [14:22] N     What's the last one? [14:25] N     You've only made two unreasonable requests. [14:29] I     Oh, that might be the most important. [14:33] I     I'd like you to let me keep calling you Nana. [14:40] Gi     No way... [14:42] Gi     Just for that you... [14:45] I     The first and second were my way     of apologizing as a soldier. [14:48] I     The third was my apology as your friend. [14:53] Gi     If you'd grown up to be a worse person, [14:56] Gi     I wouldn't have had to worry about anything. [14:59] I     Yeah? [15:00] I     I cut off my pinky without hesitation [15:03] I     because you grew up into     such a splendid woman. [15:10] Gi     All right. [15:11] Gi     You may not have the right to ask, [15:13] Gi     but as Chieftain of the Sinack,     I, Nanaku Daru, accept! [15:18] Y     Hey, did you know that fingers don't     grow back after you cut them off? [15:24] I     Why didn't you say something? [15:28] I     No, I'm sorry. [15:30] I     I didn't have a choice. [15:32] I     There wasn't time to convince her with words. [15:37] Y     It wasn't your unit that went out of control. [15:40] I     Negotiations with Nana were     only possible through me, [15:44] I     so that was just how it ended up. [15:48] M     Ikkun, did it work? [15:51] I     She said she'll send 800 men in two days. [15:54] I     We have to be grateful     to Captain Sazaluf, too. [15:57] I     He put everyone from the     burned villages in one place, [16:00] I     so it won't take long to gather people. [16:03] Gu     Thank you. [16:06] I     I apologize for the trouble, Captain. [16:09] Gu     Hey, that's not like you. [16:12] Gu     I was the one who decided to     play along with your proposal. [16:16] Gu     Anyway, time to give you     Lieutenant General Safida's rewards. [16:20] Gu     First, Warrant Officer Ikta, [16:21] Gu     Warrant Officer Yatorishino. [16:23] Gu     Congratulations on field promotions! [16:25] Gu     From now on, you're first lieutenants! [16:28] Gu     Warrant Officers Matthew, Torway, and Haroma. [16:32] Gu     From now on, your official rank     is second lieutenant. [16:35] Gu     What? [16:36] Gu     What's with that? You should be happier! [16:39] Gu     Once we're back, you can show off! [16:41] M     If we make it back, sure... [16:44] Gi     Second Lieutenant Matthew. [16:45] Gi     Second Lieutenant Haroma. [16:47] Gi     If you want, [16:49] Gi     I can send you and your units     to the rear right now. [16:53] M     But, wait, didn't they already decide who     would be in the retreat support unit? [16:59] Gu     It's not officially completed, no. [17:02] Y     Matthew, my opinion of you's changed a lot. [17:06] Y     You were clearly a splendid     commanding officer. [17:08] Y     I think you can be proud. [17:11] Y     You too, Haro. [17:12] Y     Without your unit, [17:14] Y     there would've been far more casualties. [17:18] H     I'm honored. [17:20] Y     You'll both make excellent officers. [17:22] Y     So take this opportunity     to learn when to pull out. [17:26] I     Yatori said everything I wanted to say. [17:29] I     But, Torway, [17:31] I     I'm going to apologize to you while I can. [17:34] I     I don't have a replacement for     your unit and their air rifles. [17:41] I     This is goodbye for a while, you two,     but next time we meet— [17:45] M     Who the hell do you people think you are?! [17:48] M     Let me ask one thing. [17:51] M     Have I ever hindered you     in any battles so far? [17:54] I     No, [17:56] I     you were a reliable comrade. [17:58] M     If you really mean that, [17:59] M     why the hell are you telling     your "comrade" to run away first?! [18:04] T     Ma-kun... [18:07] I     This battle is going to be     a tightrope walk, Matthew! [18:10] M     Yeah! [18:11] I     Many of your men might die. [18:13] M     Yeah! [18:15] I     One wrong move and you'll die, too. [18:17] I     Even a little bad luck means— [18:18] M     Yeah! [18:20] M     That's true for you, too,     and you're going anyway, right? [18:26] M     If I'm there, will I slow you down? [18:31] I     I take it all back. [18:33] I     I'm sorry, Matthew, my friend. [18:36] Y     I apologize as well. [18:38] Y     Please lend us your help     in the battle to come. [18:43] M     Y-You should've just said that     from the start. [18:47] H     I'll stay, too! [18:49] H     The Knights are where I belong! [18:52] H     Let me help protect you,     even a little, please! [18:57] Y     I'm sorry, Haro, [19:00] Y     for underestimating your resolve. [19:04] H     Right! [19:05] Gu     Ah, to be young again. [19:09] I     I could use your help with     something right now, Haro... [19:12] H     Huh? What happened? [19:14] H     Huh? Huh?! [19:16] H     Ikta-san! Your finger! [19:17] H     Your finger! SIGN    Great Forest of Gagal Kasakan     2 Days Later [19:32] Y     As usual, Ikta's plan is bold, [19:35] Y     but we've got three and a half days. [19:37] Y     Manpower and time are limited. [19:40] Y     If a 12,000 strong Alderan force     wants to invade Katjvarna, [19:46] Y     they'll have to come through the     Great Forest of Gagal Kasakan. [19:56] Gu     So they're going to burn     the whole forest down? [19:58] Gu     Madness! [20:00] Gu     That's exactly what you see when     you've driven someone to the brink. [20:04] Gu     However, if we waste too much time here, [20:07] Gu     it will hinder our pursuit. [20:09] Gu     I know that! [20:10] Gu     Maybe we could put the fire out     if we all pissed on it? [20:14] Gu     General Akugalpa,     that's a very creative idea, [20:17] Gu     but no. [20:19] Gu     What a pain. [20:21] Gu     Hey, Mishuri, is that kid here yet? [20:25] Gu     I've sent someone for him, but... [20:28] Gu     I don't know if it's wise      to rely on him so much. [20:30] Gu     Even if he's a guest officer, [20:33] Gu     if he's part of our chain of command, [20:35] Gu     he's just another one of my men! [20:37] Gu     What's wrong with running him hard? [20:41] I     Looks like we made it in time. [20:44] I     It's burning nicely. [20:47] I     Right, Kus? [20:48] Gi     Ikta, the wound on your     left hand opened again. [20:52] Gi     If you don't get it treated,     it will get infected. [20:56] H     When it really hurts, [20:58] H     you should talk to someone. [21:00] H     I'm not just talking about your injury. [21:02] I     Haro, do I look like the type to     keep my problems to myself? [21:07] H     I heard from Yatori [21:10] H     that you were once close     to the Sinack Chieftain. [21:14] H     I don't think there's been a single     moment since this war started [21:19] H     when you haven't been enduring     some kind of pain, has there? [21:23] I     That's an exaggeration. [21:25] H     You seem to carry a lot more burdens     than other people do. [21:33] Y     The enemy's taken action. [21:36] I     They set a fire to burn ours out? [21:38] I     That's a bold move. [21:41] Y     And they made the decision unusually fast. [21:44] Y     They were a neutral country with     no big wars for over a century. [21:48] Y     Could they really do something      so effective so fast? [21:52] Gu     La Saia Alderamin is provided     advisers by the Empire [21:56] Gu     and the Republic to maintain     its military strength. [22:01] I     A guest officer? [22:02] Y     There's something I heard     when I was at a Central base. [22:06] Y     The Kioka officer who was     sent to La Saia Alderamin [22:10] Y     was still young, but his hair     was white like an old man's. [22:14] Y     He worked harder than anyone, day and night. [22:17] Y     No one had ever seen him lying down. [22:21] I     It's like God made him to     keep the balance with me. [22:28] Y     Yes, I thought the same thing     when I heard the rumors. [22:33] Y     I believe the moniker they gave him was [22:35] Y     "The Unsleeping, Shining Officer." [22:40] Gi     I'm coming in, Jean. [22:42] Gi     I've brought tea. SIGN    Kioka Army First Lieutenant Miara Gin [22:46] Gi     You're burning through quite      a bit of our paper resources... [22:49] Gi     Is something bothering you? SIGN    The Unsleeping, Shining Officer      Kioka Army Major Jean Alkiniks [22:54] J     I was drawing up the tactical     deployments from here out. [22:57] J     This seems like it will be tough. [23:00] Gi     Tough? [23:01] Gi     We haven't had a single      battle yet, though. [23:04] J     The enemy quickly gave up     on a real counterattack, [23:07] J     and put all their energy into     buying time for the retreat. [23:11] J     Who was it [23:13] J     that was capable of making a     desperate plan like that succeed [23:17] J     for the Empire at the 11th hour? [23:20] Narr     August, Imperial Year 906. [23:23] Narr     The greatest prodigy of his time had     been sent to the Holy Army of Aldera. [23:28] Narr     People called him     the Unsleeping, Shining Officer. [23:31] Narr     Kioka Army Major Jean Alkiniks. SIGN    Next Time: Lazy vs. Unsleeping. SIGN    Lazy vs. Unsleeping 11 - Lazy vs. Unsleeping Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:03] Flashback     The Imperial Army quickly gave up     on a real counterattack, [00:07] Flashback     and put all their energy into     buying time for the retreat, [00:11] Flashback     even if they had to burn an entire forest. [00:14] Flashback     Who was it that was capable of making     a desperate plan like that succeed? [00:21] Flashback     It's not Lieutenant General Safida     of the Northern Garrison. [00:24] Flashback     If he was capable of a plan like that, [00:26] Flashback     we wouldn't have had an opening     to begin with. [00:30] Gi     Incompetence at the top causes a tragedy. [00:33] Gi     It's very common. [00:35] Gu     If you go through history books,     sometimes you'll see the opposite. [00:39] Gu     A rare hero, forced to serve      an incompetent general, [00:42] Gu     reveals his genius within the flames of war. [00:46] Gu     Behind that fire, we'll find him. [00:51] Gi     Jean, you are happy to     face a competent foe? [00:55] Gu     I want to see something     I've never seen before. [01:00] Gu     Everybody's like that, aren't they? SIGN    Lazy vs. Unsleeping [02:41] Gi     Solork? [02:43] Gi     Solork? SIGN    Imperial Base, South End of Northern Region [02:54] Gi     It's been a month... [02:56] Gi     What are you doing, Solork? [02:59] Gu     Princess Chamille! [03:01] Gu     An urgent report. [03:03] Gu     The La Saia Alderamin forces have crossed [03:05] Gu     the Great Alafatra mountain range to attack! [03:09] Gi     The Holy Army of Aldera? [03:12] Gi     Solork... [03:16] I     It's time. [03:17] I     Let's have a battle. [03:19] M     A battle? [03:21] M     Didn't we burn down the forest to     avoid that, because they outnumber us? [03:25] I     That's correct, Matthew. [03:28] I     The operation with the fire's going well. [03:31] I     The enemy set fires of     their own to burn it out, [03:34] I     but that's not going to     make any dramatic change. [03:37] M     In that case, if we just watch and     make sure the flame doesn't die... [03:41] Y     Then the enemy will go around the forest. [03:45] M     Is that possible? [03:46] I     Nana, can you explain the details? [03:50] N     The Alafatra Mountains are our turf. [03:54] N     Beyond the west edge of Gagal Kasakan Forest, [03:58] N     there's a thin mountain path. [04:00] N     It's too small for many to pass at once. [04:03] N     But if you exercise proper caution... [04:08] I     They can come out near the back of our camp. [04:12] Y     That ghost squad, Kala Karm, [04:14] Y     probably told the enemy the same thing. [04:18] Gu     We need to keep them focused on us [04:21] Gu     so they don't start thinking     about going around. [04:25] Gu     Hence, we fight now? [04:29] I     Correct. [04:33] Gu     This is obnoxious. [04:34] Gu     A way around? [04:36] Gu     It's a course we didn't plan for, [04:39] Gu     and it will take forever. [04:41] Gu     Adaptability is the core element of warfare. [04:44] Gu     Don't talk like a textbook. [04:47] Gu     We'll send another unit     down that other route... [04:50] Gu     It's too early to send      another unit, I believe. [04:55] Gu     Why not wait a while longer? [04:57] Gu     You, kid? [04:59] Gu     I haven't asked for you yet today. [05:01] Gu     How silly. [05:03] Gu     When you're as good as I am, [05:04] Gu     it's possible to come before you're called. [05:07] Gu     That's called disobeying orders     and acting on your own. [05:12] Gu     So, what is it? [05:13] Gu     Why do you want me to wait? [05:18] I     Going around isn't a good option     for them, either. [05:21] I     The longer route means     their attack will be delayed. [05:25] I     But the time they'll lose     isn't enough for us to escape. [05:31] I     To buy time for the main unit to retreat, [05:35] I     I want to pin the enemy down here     for a minimum of eight days. [05:39] Gu     Reporting. [05:41] Gu     The fires to our front are dying down. [05:44] Gu     What? [05:45] Gu     If we went out now, [05:47] Gu     we could have them put out by nightfall. [05:49] Gu     Well? [05:51] Gu     The situation's changed, right? [05:53] Gu     They want us to go that way. [05:57] Gu     Doesn't it seem like     that's what they're saying? [06:10] I     Worried about Kala Karm? [06:14] Gu     I suppose so. [06:17] I     Captain, one of my hands     has a walnut in it. [06:21] I     Guess which. [06:30] I     The time you just wasted     choosing between two hands [06:32] I     is the same as the time you wasted     worrying about ghosts. [06:37] I     Not scientific at all. [06:39] I     The essence of a ghost lies in the fear     that it may or may not be there. [06:44] I     That fear paralyzes us and     stops us from making bold moves. [06:48] I     Please understand that     that's part of the ghost squad's attack. [06:54] Gu     Yeah. [06:55] Gu     I'm too old to be scared of ghosts. [06:58] I     I'll be on my way to my post, then. [07:22] I     It's hot. [07:24] I     It's like I'm in a boiling pot in hell. [07:27] I     The enemy could be here at any minute. [07:32] I     You're a fool. [07:35] I     You really think you can win     against a force of 12,000 men, [07:40] I     with a single battalion     of 600 and 120 Sinack? [07:45] I     The Unsleeping, Shining Officer... [07:47] I     He may be the true genius of this era. [07:53] I     If so, the time has come for     the bloom to come off your rose... [07:56] I     Shut up! [07:57] I     Stop whispering to me! [08:06] I     Nothing. [08:10] Gu     We can't give them     the chance to attack first. [08:13] Gu     Beams on! [08:15] Gu     Open fire! [08:18] Gu     Fire! [08:31] M     Damn it! [08:31] M     There are so many of them already! [08:35] T     We need to defeat more [08:36] T     while Ikkun and the others     have their attention! [08:40] Gu     I can't really see the fight from here! [08:43] Gu     Can't we get closer? [08:45] Gu     No need to hurry. [08:48] Gu     The odds we'll make it past     their defenses are good. [08:52] Gu     That's why I took them up      on their invitation. [08:56] Gu     Hey, wait for the signal and     then send in the second wave. [08:59] Gu     Once you see 60 stakes, send it out. [09:02] Gu     That's right, isn't it, kid? [09:04] Gu     Yes. [09:05] Gu     I doubt we'll be able to cross     that wall via brute force. [09:09] Gu     Let's follow the plan. [09:16] I     Stakes to block bullets? [09:18] I     The first wave's goal was to put those up? [09:21] Gu     That's not good! [09:22] Gu     They're blocking the cannon's trajectory! [09:24] Y     Captain, a word! [09:27] N     Send us out to fight them up close! [09:29] N     We'll rip out those stakes! [09:30] Gu     It's too early to fight hand-to-hand! [09:33] Y     The positioning of the stakes... [09:34] Y     doesn't it look like they're trying to     carry something past the cannons? [09:37] Y     It's probably preparations for a second wave! [09:41] Gu     It can't be... [09:44] Gu     Fine! [09:45] Gu     But don't push yourself too hard! [09:47] Gu     That goes for you too, Nanaku Daru! [09:50] Gu     Got it! [09:54] Y     Cannons trajectories are raised! [09:55] Y     Here we go! [10:04] I     Okay! [10:05] I     Defend Yatori's and     the Sinack's unit at all costs! [10:13] N     Stay the hell off our mountain! [10:16] Y     Nanaku Daru, you're going too far ahead! [10:18] N     Leave me alone, Red One! [10:20] N     I'm not counting on your help! [10:24] Y     The enemy waves withdrew... [10:26] Y     Why? [10:27] N     Let's go pull out the farthest stakes! [10:33] Y     Air guns? [10:34] Y     But they're out of range... [10:37] Y     No, Nanaku Daru! [10:44] Gu     Don't stop! [10:45] Gu     Keep firing! [10:47] Gu     Yeah! That was the best timing! [10:49] Gi     Jean, get your head down! [10:53] Gu     Mm... that was a very accurate counterattack. [10:57] Gu     Looks like they have an air rifle unit, too. [11:01] Gi     I thought the Empire didn't have     the technology to make air rifles. [11:05] Gu     Doctor Anarai Kahn, the man     who told us how to make them, [11:08] Gu     was an Imperial researcher, right? [11:11] Gu     He probably still has pupils there. [11:13] Gu     It would make sense if     they developed them, too. [11:16] Gu     We did our job. [11:18] Gu     The enemy is busy recovering their wounded. [11:21] Gu     Yeah! [11:22] Gu     Now they can't lower their cannons [11:24] Gu     until they're finished with that. [11:26] Gu     Thank you, Captain Harrah. [11:28] Gu     We can finally end this. [11:30] Gu     Now's your chance, General! [11:34] I     An air rifle unit? [11:36] Gi     First Lieutenant Ikta, over there! [11:43] I     They sent an escalade? [11:45] I     That's not good. [11:46] I     We've got wounded along that route [11:48] I     so we can't use our cannons. [11:53] Gu     Captain! [11:54] M     I'm fine! [11:55] I     Should we head back to     the barricade and fight there? [12:00] I     But what about the Sinack, then? [12:02] I     What about Nana? [12:04] I     Should I take the risk to save them? [12:07] I     Or take the safe option and abandon them? [12:12] I     I abandoned Kanna, didn't I? [12:17] I     Don't hesitate. [12:20] I     There are two things I have to answer first. [12:22] I     Strategically, should you save them? [12:25] I     Tactically, can you save them? [12:34] (Flashback) Y     If I'm the right hand, [12:36] (Flashback) Y     you'll have to live up to being my left. [12:39] I     What am I doing? [12:41] I     It's Yatori we're talking about! [12:44] I     Change of plan! [12:45] I     We're done playing hide-and-seek! [12:46] I     We're going to save our Sinack allies! [12:49] I     Charge! [12:53] Gu     Fire! [12:59] I     Nana, are you safe? [13:02] Gi     Watch out, Ikta! [13:03] Gi     There's more behind them! [13:07] Both     Form ranks! [13:09] I     Surround the right flank! [13:11] Y     Protect the left flank! [13:20] I     Thirty seconds until we retreat. [13:22] Y     Take back as many of      the wounded as you can. [13:31] Gu     Get back! [13:32] Gu     We won't last another     three minutes at this rate! [13:36] Gu     Open the gate! [13:40] I     We've returned, Captain! [13:42] Gu     Okay, we're retreating! [13:44] Gu     Set the fires! [13:56] Gu     We still couldn't get them? [13:59] Gu     We had a huge advantage! [14:02] Gu     We dragged our advantage out for too long. [14:05] Gu     The enemy always had the option of     setting the forest path alight to seal it. [14:11] Gu     We missed out on the best possible result, [14:13] Gu     but our prize for this time was information. [14:16] Gu     The enemy is being led by an     extremely talented general, [14:20] Gu     but they number less than two battalions. [14:24] Gu     What's important is that we didn't lose. [14:29] Gu     We failed in our attack, [14:31] Gu     but we still haven't lost. [14:38] H     They just passed away. [14:41] Gi     No... [14:44] Gi     Even Corporal Ninika? [14:49] Gi     I'll tell First Lieutenant Ikta. [14:52] H     W-Wait, Sergeant Major Mitcalif. [14:55] H     Um... [14:57] H     I need to go to the command tent, too. [15:00] H     Shall we go together? [15:02] Gi     All right, Second Lieutenant Becker. [15:06] H     Excuse me. [15:09] H     Um, where's Ikta-san? [15:10] T     He went to the forest path, [15:12] T     but I think he'll be back soon. [15:15] H     You hear that? [15:16] H     Let's wait a while. [15:19] H     Matthew-san, is your shoulder okay? [15:24] M     Five more centimeters to the right     and it would've hit my neck or face. [15:28] M     When I think about that, [15:29] M     it seems strange that I survived. [15:33] Gi     I'm going to the path. [15:38] T     Go. [15:40] T     We're fine here. [15:42] H     Okay. [15:47] Gi     First Lieutenant Ikta, [15:49] Gi     Sergeant Cicindi and Corporal Ninika     have passed away. [15:52] Gi     There were 11 casualties from the squads     you commanded this operation. [15:57] Gi     Six of them were fatalities from     the Third Light Troop Training Platoon. [16:02] I     Thank you for the report. [16:04] I     I'll adjust things to make up      for the reduced numbers. [16:07] I     You get some rest. [16:10] Gi     Is that all? [16:13] Gi     Don't you have anything to say for     the men who died at your orders? [16:19] I     You're referring to my decision     to save the Sinack, right? [16:26] Gi     If we hadn't gone to save them, [16:27] Gi     we would've had less than     half as many casualties! [16:31] I     That's right. [16:33] I     The Sinack would've all died, though. [16:39] Gi     I wish they would've. [16:42] Gi     It's that woman's fault for     charging ahead without a plan! [16:47] Gi     Sergeant Cicindi really respected you. [16:52] Gi     Did you know that? [16:54] I     Yes. [16:55] Gi     Really? [16:56] Gi     He was a fan of yours ever     since the first mock battle. [17:02] Gi     He always said that we had an     incredible commanding officer. [17:07] Gi     That you were destined for greatness. [17:10] Gi     Corporal Ninika was the first person     I had under my command as a private. [17:16] Gi     We were both women, [17:18] Gi     so we looked out for each other. [17:21] Gi     Are you saying they're worth every     bit as much to you as the Sinack [17:25] Gi     that we were fighting until just yesterday?! [17:28] Gi     That it's natural we'd risk     our lives to save them, [17:31] Gi     and we should just accept the casualties?! [17:33] Gi     How am I supposed to accept that? [17:39] Y     You're blaming the wrong person,     Sergeant Mitcalif. [17:43] Y     First, let me correct you. [17:45] Y     It was I, not Ikta,     who decided to save the Sinack. [17:51] Gi     That's a lie. [17:52] Gi     First Lieutenant Ikta     made the decision himself. [17:56] Y     Yes. [17:57] Y     However, that decision was     predicated on my actions. [18:04] Y     Ikta was sure I'd go to save them. [18:07] Y     And I was acting on the assumption     that he'd come as well. [18:13] Y     If we hadn't been able to meet up, [18:15] Y     my unit would've been wiped out, too. [18:19] Y     Thus, the decision to aid them was mine, [18:22] Y     and I should take responsibility for it. [18:25] Gi     But... [18:26] I     And I'll say this, too. [18:28] I     At this point, the Sinack     are officially our allies. [18:33] I     I don't consider that a platitude     or a mere formality. [18:37] Gi     You may be that way, [18:39] Gi     but how are we supposed      to feel when we're told [18:41] Gi     to kill them as enemies yesterday, [18:43] Gi     and protect them as allies today?! [18:46] Y     Orders in a military organization [18:49] Y     require you to put your feelings aside. [18:52] Y     Every soldier knows that     they may have to obey orders [18:56] Y     that conflict with their values. [18:59] Gi     Then, if you were told to     kill First Lieutenant Ikta, [19:02] Gi     you'd do it?! [19:07] Y     That question is 300 years too late. [19:11] Y     The Igsem family has always     obeyed those orders. [19:20] I     That's enough, Yatori. [19:22] I     You're right, but you're not     leaving her an out. [19:26] I     Yatori may have said that, [19:27] I     but I believe you have the right to hate me. [19:31] I     No one can order you not to feel something. [19:37] I     That said, Suya, [19:40] I     I've already had Sergeant Cicindi     and Corporal Ninika [19:44] I     lay down their lives to protect them. [19:48] I     How could I abandon something     they gave their lives to protect? [19:56] Gi     That's not fair! [20:00] I     Suya... [20:05] M     Until now, we've always     been on the winning side. [20:08] M     All we had to do was do what Ikta said, [20:10] M     and we won amazingly easily. [20:15] M     But that wasn't true. [20:17] M     I only realized after that     I'd lost 11 men in my unit. [20:23] M     Killing and dying is what war is all about. [20:27] M     Out there, it's just as     possible that I'll die myself. [20:35] I     Hey, Yatori, [20:37] I     when you're ordered to kill me... [20:39] I     If you can't refuse it, [20:41] I     how are you going to do it? [20:47] Y     First, I will do everything     I can to kill Yatorishino. [20:55] Y     I'll rip apart her soul, grind it to powder, [20:58] Y     and throw that powder on the flame [21:02] Y     so that she'll never come back to life. [21:06] Y     After everything is done, [21:08] Y     the one remaining, Igsem, will kill you. [21:15] I     Then, [21:17] I     until the moment two blades sever my neck, [21:23] I     I'll think about how I lost you. [21:44] Gu     Our allies are still delayed     at the base of the mountain. [21:47] Gu     We're going. [21:49] Narr     In a single battle, [21:52] Narr     the rear guard unit's numbers     had fallen to below 600. [21:56] Narr     And the Holy Army of Aldera     still had over 10,000 men. [22:01] Narr     The battle became even more heated. SIGN    Next time: "Ghost Hunter." SIGN    Ghost Hunter 12 - Ghost Hunter Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] Gu     Your Highness! [00:06] C     What's the meaning of this,     Lieutenant General Safida? [00:08] C     You're the high commander     of the Northern Garrison. [00:11] C     Why were you the first to flee? [00:14] C     Many soldiers are still in     the process of retreating! [00:18] Gu     The commanding officer's safety     is the highest priority. [00:23] C     I see. You're right. [00:26] C     We'll need you to be present at the     military tribunal when this is over. [00:35] C     You mustn't die, Solork. [00:38] C     There's something I have to tell you. SIGN    Ghost Hunter [02:20] I     Ideally, [02:21] I     we would've been able to defend the     barricades without having to retreat. [02:26] I     Even if the enemy attacked again     after they pulled back, [02:30] I     we could have bought half or even a full day. [02:33] M     Is that loss of a day going to prove fatal? [02:38] I     Not particularly. [02:40] I     However, [02:41] I     from now on, it depends on the enemy. [02:43] I     What will the Holy Aldera Army do,     now that they've actually fought us? [02:48] I     Let's wait and see. [02:54] Gu     Ryttsah! [02:55] Gu     Such lovely weather! [02:57] Gi     Jean, a message from our allies     in the mountains. [03:02] Jean     Syoo! [03:04] Jean     That's your brother, all right. [03:06] Jean     He's selected exactly the information I want. [03:09] Jean     And this is the most interesting bit: [03:11] Jean     A member of the Igsem family,     famed for its swordplay, is in that army. [03:15] Gi     Yes. [03:16] Gi     Even my brother referred to     her skills as "extraordinary." [03:21] Gu     She probably is truly extraordinary, then. [03:25] Gu     It may be thanks to her     that we're stuck here. [03:38] N     I'm sorry. [03:40] N     It's my fault they died. [03:45] Gi     No need to apologize. [03:47] N     Ikta apologized to me first. [03:50] N     I would have you test my faith as well. [03:55] N     You may cut off both my arms. [04:00] N     But please let me keep them     for the duration of this battle, [04:04] N     so that I may wield a sword! [04:09] ---     S... [04:10] Gi     Stop it... [04:12] Gi     Stop it, please! [04:13] Gi     That's not right! [04:15] Gi     If you do that, then... [04:18] Gi     Then... [04:24] Gi     how am I supposed to forgive myself? [04:28] Gi     I didn't want to kill anyone! [04:32] Gi     I didn't want to kill people     from my own country! [04:36] Gi     I had no idea that simply becoming a soldier [04:39] Gi     meant you had to fight so many battles     without any just cause... [04:47] Gu     That's the responsibility of the person     who gave the orders, [04:50] Gu     Sergeant Major Mitcalif. [04:53] Gu     All the people you think you killed [04:55] Gu     were actually killed by me. [04:58] Gu     You did your job splendidly. [05:00] Gu     There's no reason you should     be blamed for anything. [05:04] Gi     But doesn't that mean     you'll be punished by God? [05:10] Gu     Don't worry. [05:11] Gu     I have a commanding officer, too. [05:13] Gu     Once we're all dead, he can     actually do some work for once. [05:19] Gu     So, change of subject... [05:22] Gu     Have you two seen First Lieutenant Ikta? [05:28] Gu     He should just sleep in his own tent. [05:31] Gu     He insisted on sleeping on straw today. [05:38] Gi     Something they gave their lives to protect... [05:42] Gi     You don't see it as a platitude     or formality either, do you? [05:46] N     Ikta, you boor. [05:48] N     If you were going to sleep somewhere,     you could have slept in my bed. [05:52] Gi     Wh-What did you say— [05:55] Gu     Captain Sazaluf, [05:56] Gu     the enemy's on the move! [05:59] I     They're here, huh? [06:01] Gu     Another unit of enemies has split off     for the bypass on the right. [06:05] Gu     Approximately 500 mounted units. [06:08] Gu     But half of the horses have two riders: [06:10] Gu     a cavalryman and an infantryman behind him. [06:13] Y     Clever. [06:15] Gu     Yeah. [06:17] Gu     It's a lot faster than just     having the infantry walk. [06:22] I     Let's send a force to intercept. [06:24] I     It's obvious they're trying to     make us split our forces, [06:27] I     but we can only play along. [06:29] Gu     So, the question is who we send. [06:33] I     Torway and I will handle it. [06:35] Y     It can be Torway and myself as well. [06:38] Gu     I'll go. [06:41] Gu     Well, my reason is pretty sad,     but hear me out. [06:45] Gu     To be honest, this battle's been beyond     my ability to handle for a while now. [06:50] Gu     If I'm left in charge here, [06:52] Gu     I'm not sure I can make the right calls. [06:54] Gu     And actually, First Lieutenant Ikta     and First Lieutenant Yatorishino, [06:58] Gu     I think it's a bad idea for     you two to leave this place. [07:02] Gu     If occupying a fort and fighting a textbook     war of attrition is all that's needed, [07:06] Gu     even I can handle that. [07:08] Gu     Makes me a failure as a commanding officer,     but I'm the best man for this. [07:13] Gu     Please let me go. [07:16] I     All right. [07:17] I     I'll leave you to handle the enemies     on the bypass route, [07:21] I     but please take Torway and his men. [07:25] Gu     You sure? [07:26] Gu     They're our air rifle unit. [07:28] I     That's exactly why. [07:30] I     You can do it, right, Torway? [07:32] T     Yeah. [07:38] T     It's going to be tough for a while, [07:41] T     but if you follow Ikkun and     Yatori-san, it'll be fine. [07:45] M     Yeah. [07:46] M     Hang in there. [07:47] H     Take care of the western fort, okay? [07:50] T     Yeah. [07:56] M     He's really changed. [07:59] M     He's standing up straighter.     It's like he's grown up. [08:03] H     Yes. [08:05] M     He's a lot different than me. [08:07] H     Yes? [08:09] H     Matthew-san. [08:11] H     Anything that's taboo in the Aldera religion [08:13] H     would be taboo for the Aldera Army, right? [08:15] M     Of course— [08:19] Gu     Hey! [08:21] Gu     It's a beautiful day for a trip     through the sky, right, Miara? [08:25] Gi     If you've got time to talk, [08:27] Gi     finish this up already! [08:30] Gu     Syah! [08:33] Gu     A force of over a hundred     is heading for the west. [08:37] Gi     I've written that down! [08:38] Gi     Now let's get back to the surface. [08:40] Gi     As fast as we can! [08:41] Gi     Right now! [08:43] Gu     We can stay up here a for a bit, right? [08:45] Gu     The general finally gave me the okay. [08:49] Gu     As far as anyone else will be told,     I'm doing this on my own, though. [08:54] Gu     L-Look, sir! [08:56] Gu     That accursed thing! [08:58] Gu     Oh, what is that?! [09:02] Gu     Damn that Kioka kid! [09:04] Gu     I'll arrest him immediately! [09:09] Gu     These little acts aren't for me. [09:12] Gu     You don't seem terribly happy     about this, either. [09:17] Gu     It's the Kiokans who feel it's acceptable      to break the commandments [09:21] Gu     to ensure victory. [09:23] Gu     But it's also true that you can't win a fight [09:27] Gu     if you're only trying to look good for God. [09:31] I     I didn't expect them to send a blimp. [09:34] Y     Perhaps the Alderan commander      is more flexible than we thought. [09:42] I     Attention! [09:44] I     That's just a recon vessel. [09:46] I     Don't spend all your time     staring up into the sky at it. [09:50] I     We need to look at reality,     and at the future. [09:53] I     Listen, we need to buy     a minimum of seven days [09:58] I     to support the retreat. [10:00] I     As you can see, [10:02] I     the fire we set in the forest     is starting to burn out. [10:06] I     The enemy will come through     the burnt-out parts to attack. [10:10] I     Which means it's clear     what we have to do, right? [10:14] N     First, restore the wall of flame. [10:17] N     Second, repel the enemies as they attack. [10:22] I     That's right. [10:23] I     From now on, we'll need to maintain     an adaptive, mobile defense. [10:28] I     I'll be sending a number of you     to the appropriate places [10:31] I     depending on where the fire's burnt out     and what the enemy does. [10:33] I     We just keep that up for seven days. [10:36] I     To pull this off, we just need one thing: [10:39] I     a scientific stance from you. [10:44] I     For the next seven days,     you must be lazy in the right way. [10:48] I     You must work when it's time to work, [10:50] I     and rest when it's time to rest. [10:52] I     And seven days later,     when our mission is complete, [10:56] I     we'll be heading south for our own retreat. [10:59] I     I don't doubt that future at all. [11:04] I     As of this moment, [11:07] I     I am initiating the mobile defense operation! SIGN    Bypass Route - Western Fortress [11:12] Gu     Wow, that's quite the barrier. [11:16] Gu     Which means... I guess we go to sleep. [11:20] Gi     No, wait, you big dummy! [11:23] Gu     It doesn't look like we could knock      that out at night or by surprise. [11:27] Gu     We've got the plan Jean gave us, too. [11:30] Gi     You giant Udo tree! [11:32] Gi     How many times do I have to tell you     not to pick people up for no reason? [11:38] Gu     So they're finally here, huh? [11:40] Gu     Doesn't look like     they'll attack tonight, though. [11:44] Gu     They'll attack during the day,     when they can use their air rifles. [11:48] Gu     Meraize, right? [11:50] Gu     What's going on with the air mortars? [11:52] Gu     We brought them down from the mountains, [11:55] Gu     but we only have six. [11:57] Gu     Forgive us. [11:58] Gu     Well done. [12:08] M     Okay, pour on the oil! [12:16] M     Yeah, at this rate it'll just      be another five minutes... [12:24] M     Everyone, stop work and focus to our front! [12:29] M     Fire! [12:31] I     So, it's the third day of the mission, [12:33] I     and our first enemy encounter? [12:36] I     That about matches my expectations. [12:38] I     Order Matthew's platoon     to take a four-hour rest. [12:41] I     Yatori will take over for him. [12:43] Gu     Roger. [12:47] Gu     A report from the rear. [12:48] Gu     The blimp has been seen     near the eastern forest path. [12:52] I     The blimp again? [12:53] I     And at the east? [12:55] Gu     Yes. [12:56] Gu     There are 300 cavalry below it, [12:59] Gu     running across the same area again and again. [13:02] I     The same area? [13:05] I     I don't know why. [13:08] I     Nana, [13:10] I     is there possibly an eastern route      they could take to get around? [13:13] N     No, I guarantee there isn't. [13:17] I     What are they doing, then? [13:24] Gu     Enemy unit withdrawing! [13:25] Gu     They're pretty passive. [13:27] Gu     With 800 men, they could afford     to be a little more bold. [13:33] Gu     What are they waiting for? [13:35] T     Captain, [13:38] T     I want to deploy my platoon to the rear. [13:41] T     May I have permission? [13:43] Gu     The rear? [13:44] Gu     Why? [13:48] Gu     It can't be— [13:53] Gu     The Imperial Army's back is wide open. [13:56] Gu     When our rifle attack disorients them,     our allies will charge. [14:01] Gu     Line up on the ridge and prepare to fire! [14:03] Gu     Go! [14:12] Gu     The red-haired Igsem woman. [14:17] Gu     Two blades... [14:21] Gu     This isn't the weapon I should be holding. [14:27] Gu     We will open fire now. [14:32] Gu     Aim, fire! [14:39] Gu     An ambush? [14:42] Gu     Keep firing! [14:44] Gu     The enemy is bunched up! [14:46] Gu     We can win! [14:50] (Flashback) I     The third day after you     arrive at the fortress, [14:54] (Flashback) I     or perhaps the fourth day, [14:56] (Flashback) I     Kala Karm will attack the rear     while the sun is up. [14:59] (Flashback) M     But we haven't seen Kala Karm... [15:02] (Flashback) I     Not once, no. [15:04] (Flashback) I     That's just because this area     makes it difficult to attack. [15:08] (Flashback) I     But... [15:09] (Flashback) T     That's right! [15:11] (Flashback) T     The western fortress is different! [15:13] (Flashback) I     This is the chance they've been waiting for. [15:16] (Flashback) I     They'll attack from the rear     using their air rifles. [15:21] (Flashback) T     How should my unit handle them? [15:25] (Flashback) I     First, turn the chess board around. [15:27] (Flashback) I     If you were the Kala Karm commander, [15:30] (Flashback) I     how would you attack the fortress? [15:32] (Flashback) I     By looking for a place around     150 meters from the fortress, [15:35] (Flashback) I     where I could easily set up a firing line. [15:38] (Flashback) I     Just keep asking yourself that question. [15:41] (Flashback) I     If the enemy attacked like that,     how would you deal with them? [15:47] T     I dealt with them like this, Ikkun! [15:53] Gu     All forces, retreat! [15:55] I     The enemy is retreating. [15:58] I     I won't let a single one escape. [16:11] Gu     You're kidding me. [16:12] Gu     They took out Kala Karm? [16:14] Gu     We don't have a choice. We'll attack. [16:17] Gu     The enemy's split their forces     to set that ambush. [16:21] Gi     I think they'll come right back, though! [16:23] Gu     So we knock out the fortress right now! [16:27] Gu     They're here! [16:28] Gu     Good! Everyone, intercept! [16:31] Gu     Are the air mortars ready? [16:33] Gu     The battle at the fort continues, [16:36] Gu     but they say there's no risk     of falling right now. [16:39] I     Use the light signals to     tell them they did well. [16:43] I     And that after three more days of defending, [16:45] I     they are to retreat. [16:47] Gu     Yes, sir. [16:51] I     I see... [16:52] I     Torway pulled it off, huh? [16:56] Y     Yatori Platoon has finished replenishing     the fires in sector two on the west side. [17:01] I     Hey, Yatori. [17:02] I     Good work. [17:06] Y     I figured that would be the case, [17:08] Y     so I brought some for you. [17:12] Y     I see. [17:13] Y     So Torway did it. [17:15] I     Yeah. [17:16] I     Looks like he managed to      deal with the Ghosts. [17:19] Y     Did he take out the commander? [17:21] I     I don't know. [17:23] I     His report said they were     almost entirely wiped out. [17:26] I     But I assume you [17:29] I     wanted revenge for Warrant Officer Deinkun? [17:33] Y     That's right. [17:35] Y     Either way, Torway wins. [17:37] Y     This time. [17:40] Y     No. [17:41] Y     It may be past the time to     talk about winning and losing. [17:44] Y     The power of the air rifles is overwhelming. [17:47] Y     Has the age of the sword already passed? [17:53] I     From Igsem of the Sword     to Remeon of the Gun. [17:57] I     The star of the battlefield changes. [18:00] I     I don't think that's a bad thing     for you, though. [18:06] I     You bear too many burdens right now. [18:10] I     If I told you everything I'd done     since I joined the military [18:15] I     was to make the burden on you lighter, [18:19] I     would you get mad? [18:21] I     If I can have that as a goal, [18:23] I     maybe I can forgive myself... [18:27] I     For breaking my promise with my mom     and becoming a soldier. [18:34] Y     I won't get mad. [18:36] Y     But, even if that's true, I... [18:40] I     There's still some time. [18:43] I     Use it all to worry about the future. [18:47] I     I'll help make it so your conclusion [18:50] I     leads to a better future. [18:53] I     Until the day comes when     you can hold your head high [18:56] ---     and be proud of who you are, [18:58] I     I will be by your side. SIGN    Mobile Defense Operation - 6th Day [19:09] I     Enemy reinforcements? [19:11] Gu     They took a very long way around the east, [19:13] Gu     and even our allies on the mountain     couldn't see them. [19:16] I     The east side of the forest... [19:19] I     That's where that blimp was flying. [19:21] Gu     There are supposedly six wagons     pulling something big. [19:26] I     Something big? [19:29] I     Have our allies find out     what it is immediately! [19:32] Gu     Yes, sir! [19:34] Gu     Hey! [19:36] Gu     You did well to make it here by sunset. [19:44] Gu     Begin loading! [19:50] Gu     Inject sun energy! [19:57] Gu     All cannons are ready to fire! [20:00] Gu     Fire! [20:09] M     What was that noise? [20:11] M     It was too loud to be mortars! [20:13] Y     Ikta, are those... [20:28] Gu     The sound of horses? [20:31] Gu     But that way is... [20:38] I     Explosive cannons! [20:39] M     What's a explosive cannon? [20:42] I     It's a new weapon the Kioka military has [20:44] I     that detonates compressed sun energy     to propel a cannon shell. [20:48] I     It should be something the Holy Army of     Aldera despises even more than blimps. [20:54] Y     Those explosive cannons can destroy     the barricades from beyond the flames. [21:00] I     Oh! So, that was it?! [21:03] I     I finally get why the cavalry kept running     in the same spot under the blimp! [21:08] I     They were training! [21:12] I     They used the blimp to record     the paths through the forest, [21:16] I     and built an obstacle course to mimic it. [21:19] I     Then they memorized the way to     break through the wall of flames! [21:24] I     They got us! [21:26] Gi     So the explosive cannons     that were brought to Aldera, [21:28] Gi     and never saw any use,     are now used like this... [21:32] Gi     But the general is going to be     very upset with you again. [21:37] Gu     Exkyaazy! [21:38] Gu     I'll think of an excuse later. [21:41] Gu     Come, it's time to make the Empire pay     for keeping us sitting here. [21:47] Gu     All forces, to the west! [21:51] Gu     The Imperial Army's desperate attempt     to maintain the firewall [21:56] Gu     was broken by the     Unsleeping, Shining Officer. [21:59] Gu     There were less than two days left [22:01] Gu     until the rear guard could retreat. SIGN    Next time: "In a Twilight Empire." SIGN    In a Twilight Empire 13 - In a Twilight Empire Source: Crunchyroll Translator: Editor: Timer: QC: (Please feel free to edit the speaker names if incomplete or inaccurate. Names are handled on a best-effort basis depending on the info on the source file. Dialogue is left as is.) [00:04] Y     According to reports from our allies, [00:07] Y     an enemy cavalry of 300 burst     through the flame wall. [00:11] Y     They're probably Kioka's elite forces, [00:13] Y     equipped with air rifles. [00:15] Y     We can bring 120 or so to engage them. [00:21] Y     Considering our exhaustion      from the long battle... [00:24] I     The difference in force     is five to one, or so? [00:29] I     I see, I see. [00:31] I     How did it come to this, again? [00:36] I     You know exactly how. [00:38] I     It was your failure as commander      to fully understand the situation. [00:41] I     In other words... [00:44] I     I have to do something. [00:49] I     Second Lieutenant Matthew, [00:51] I     As of now, I'm putting you     in charge of this location. [00:55] I     Continue the mobile defense mission. [00:57] I     I'll leave all our air gunners. [01:00] I     Once we defend this place for     two more days, we can retreat. [01:03] I     Thanks. [01:05] I     Second Lieutenant Haroma. [01:06] H     Y-Yes? [01:08] I     Leave your second-in-command in charge     of the field hospital and rally the troops. [01:13] N     I'm not staying, Ikta. [01:16] I     Nana? [01:17] I     You promised to give us a place      where we all could live. [01:21] I     If you die, who'll do that? [01:24] I     Let me protect you, too! [01:27] I     All right. [01:29] I     Help me out! [01:32] I     Okay, then— [01:33] M     W-Wait, Ikta! [01:36] M     Two more days? [01:37] M     Two more days? [01:39] M     Do you think I can keep this     place safe for two days? [01:41] I     Oh, that. [01:43] I     To be honest, probably not. [01:46] I     But, you know, Matthew, [01:48] I     there's one order I'll never give     no matter how bad things get. [01:53] I     "Defend this to the death."     "Protect it with your lives." [01:56] I     It's too unscientific. [02:00] I     I'll make the order of things clear. [02:03] I     You protect this place safely. [02:05] I     That's the best outcome. [02:07] I     You're safe, but you     couldn't protect this place. [02:10] I     That's the next best. [02:12] I     The other two are equally bad. [02:15] I     Got it? [02:16] I     If you aren't safe,     the outcomes are all equally bad. [02:21] I     So, I'll just give you one order: [02:26] I     Live, Matthew, [02:27] I     and I'll see you in three days. [02:32] M     Damn it all. [02:33] M     Fine, I'll do it! [02:38] I     Okay, Yatori. [02:41] I     Ready to go have some fun with me? [02:43] Y     Yes. SIGN    In A Twilight Empire [02:52] Gi     First Lieutenant, what's the plan? [03:02] Y     I took a look. [03:03] Y     Just as the map said, [03:04] Y     there's a thin path along     the top of the rock wall. [03:07] Y     I thought about sealing it, but... [03:10] Y     If we can't restore the wall of fire beyond, [03:13] Y     the enemy main unit will still     come storming through there. [03:17] I     Correct. [03:18] I     Just delaying them isn't good enough. [03:21] I     We need to defeat the enemy     and rebuild the fire wall. [03:26] I     The problem is the cavalry and air rifles. [03:28] I     If I can't do something about their     overwhelming offensive power... [03:33] I     Yatori, give me information.     Anything you've got. [03:36] I     I want to shake things up in my head. [03:39] I     There's a work area up ahead that     we were using to restore the fire wall. [03:44] I     There's still straw and logs there. [03:47] I     We can try to make a bad path     that horses won't want to travel. [03:51] I     He builds up information [03:53] I     and uses highly-trained troops to control     the entire battlefield to his liking. [03:59] I     That's the enemy commander's method. [04:01] I     That won't be enough to shake him up. [04:07] I     This... might work... [04:10] I     Would it work? [04:14] Gi     Jean, if they're going to counterattack,     it will be up here. [04:18] Gu     Yah! [04:19] Gu     It's the path we saw in the blimp. [04:22] Gu     I wonder what the enemy's got waiting for us. [04:27] Gu     Crossbows? [04:28] Gu     It would be faster to charge in     and wipe them out, but... [04:31] Gi     Jean, I smell oil. [04:34] Gu     I noticed, too. [04:38] Gu     I see. [04:39] Gu     A fire attack. [04:41] Gu     They've laid down straw soaked with oil [04:44] Gu     and will launch fire arrows when we charge. [04:47] Gu     Not a bad idea,     but I won't play into their hands. [04:52] Gu     Advance to a distance of 150 meters     from the enemy at a slow gait! [04:56] Gu     Then, form ranks and prepare to fire! [05:23] Gu     Okay, fire! [05:25] Gu     No, wait! [05:30] Gu     The oil smell has lessened? [05:50] Gu     Th-The enemy's below us? [05:52] Gu     C-Calm down! [05:56] I     More! More! [05:57] I     Cause more chaos! [05:59] N     Ikta! You're too far ahead! [06:01] N     I can't protect you! [06:03] Gi     He's not listening to you! [06:06] Gu     Damn it! [06:07] Gu     What's going on? [06:08] Gu     We're reforming ranks! [06:11] Gu     Gather up! [06:13] Gu     That was fast! [06:14] Gu     Now— [06:20] Gu     They tricked us. [06:22] Gu     Or, no... Did I just make a mistake? [06:26] Gu     Because it was such a desperate measure? [06:30] Gu     Nyatt! This was no desperate measure! [06:33] Gu     They got close to nullify the advantages     of our horses and air rifles! [06:37] Gu     That was a highly advanced tactical maneuver! [06:41] Gu     But that's why I can't forgive the man     who came up with this plan! [06:45] Gu     The result of all their planning     was this chaos?! [06:52] Gu     What's that? [06:53] Gi     Red and white stripes? [06:55] Gi     Meaning they're willing to negotiate! [06:58] Gi     Willing to negotiate?     Not "we want to negotiate"? [07:03] I     We won't propose a negotiation. [07:05] I     In this situation, that would mean     a declaration of surrender. [07:09] I     But, if we say we're willing to talk, [07:11] I     that puts you in a corner. [07:14] I     It's a strong message [07:17] I     that we're willing to fight to the last man, [07:20] I     but if they give in, we'll listen. [07:23] Gi     Does this mean     they're waiting for us to break? [07:28] I     You can't handle this. [07:30] I     I know you can't handle this. [07:33] I     You're a greedy man who wants to put     the whole battlefield under his control. [07:38] I     What people like that hate the most [07:41] I     is when the battlefield     falls into complete chaos! [07:46] Gi     J-Jean? [07:48] I     What's wrong? [07:49] I     Give in already! [07:51] I     Move us to the next stage! [07:58] I     We're both sick of this battle! [08:04] Gu     Cease fighting! [08:20] Y     First Lieutenant Yatorishino Igsem     with the Imperial Army. [08:24] Y     May I speak with your commander? [08:30] Gu     Major in the Kioka Army, Jean Alkiniks. [08:34] Gu     I'm a guest officer with     the Holy Army of La Saia Alderamin. [08:39] Y     I'm honored by the opportunity to meet     the Unsleeping, Shining Officer. [08:44] Gu     And I'm honored by the bad luck to     run into Igsem of the Sword here. [08:49] Gu     Let us negotiate, then. [08:50] Y     A moment. [08:52] Y     Our commander will handle that. [08:55] Gu     It's not you? [09:00] I     I'm sorry I'm late. [09:02] I     First Lieutenant Ikta Solork     of the Imperial Army. [09:06] I     I am the commander of this unit. [09:14] Gu     We seek a full surrender from you. [09:18] Gu     There's no way you can win     if you continue this battle, [09:22] Gu     and we don't want needless casualties. [09:25] I     I understand. [09:27] I     And I say that we completely refuse. [09:30] Gu     Can't say I approve of sending your soldiers     to pointless deaths, Lieutenant Solork. [09:36] Gu     You have only one path you should take, [09:38] Gu     and that's surrender. [09:40] Gu     In a battle of numbers, [09:43] Gu     we will win, for sure. [09:45] I     If you really think so,     we're wasting our time. [09:48] I     Why not restart the battle right now? [09:52] I     We'll give you our terms as well. [09:55] I     We'd like you to pull back to     the other side of the forest. [09:58] I     We will finish our retreat in two days. [10:01] Gu     It's true that I don't want any more battle, [10:05] Gu     but I cannot simply retreat. [10:09] Gu     I'm here to bring victory to      the Holy Army of Aldera. [10:12] I     If you're unwilling to agree to these terms, [10:15] I     we'll have to fight,     whether we like it or not. [10:17] Gu     If we do fight, [10:19] Gu     we will be the ones to survive. [10:22] Gu     A war of attrition is     the worst outcome for me as well, [10:25] Gu     but if it's my only choice, [10:27] Gu     I'll resign myself to it. [10:29] Gu     However, surely you're not     as willing to die as you might say? [10:35] I     You have one thing right,     and one thing wrong. [10:38] I     First, what you got right: [10:41] I     I'm not willing to die, no. [10:44] I     And the mistake: [10:46] I     It won't be you who survives. [10:50] Gu     Dyculous! [10:51] Gu     Enough bluffing. [10:54] Gu     I know exactly how much manpower you have. [10:57] I     You're looking at this the wrong way. [10:59] Gu     What? [11:00] I     You just said that you'll be      the ones to survive, yes? [11:04] I     That's not happening unless     you personally survive, is it? [11:10] I     Kus. [11:13] Gi     What's this?! [11:14] I     Don't move! [11:15] I     Or your commander will die. [11:20] Gu     Oh, dear. [11:22] Gu     You think a beam of light will kill me? [11:25] I     It looks nice and round,     like a shooting target, doesn't it? [11:31] I     You've heard of the Remeon family,     famed for their gunners, right? [11:34] I     I have one of them here. [11:36] I     Second Lieutenant Torway Remeon. [11:38] I     Of course, he's got an air rifle. [11:46] I     Don't think about getting off your horse. [11:48] I     That's the signal I gave him. [11:52] Gu     This is a violation of military treaty. [11:55] Gu     Attacks during negotiations aren't allowed. [11:58] I     If we're negotiating, yes. [12:00] I     But negotiations need to be     held willingly by two parties. [12:04] I     If you're not retreating, [12:05] I     I'll lower my negotiating flag     immediately and kill you. [12:10] I     We've only got the one flag up. [12:13] I     It won't take long to lower it. [12:15] I     We're ready to lower it immediately,     depending on what you do. [12:20] Gu     Nyatt! [12:22] Gu     This is no negotiation! [12:25] Gu     It's just a threat! [12:28] I     What's the difference between     negotiations and threats during wartime? [12:33] I     You're just calling the negotiations a threat [12:36] I     because they're not going your way. [12:39] Gu     And if I tell you I'm willing to die here? [12:44] I     That's not like you. [12:46] I     The right answer for you is     the one that doesn't cost you [12:49] I     or your men your lives for nothing. [12:52] Gu     You've only just met me. [12:54] Gu     Are you telling me you know me that well? [12:57] I     Just met you? [12:59] I     Don't be so cold. [13:00] I     For the past six days, it's felt like     I've been playing chess with you. [13:05] I     If you won't accept my terms,      I'll use force. [13:09] I     You and I both have that in common. [13:12] I     The one difference is that [13:14] I     I put my forces in a place where     I could aim directly at you, [13:18] I     and you failed to prepare for that. [13:22] Gu     He's lying! [13:24] Gu     I know that! [13:26] Gu     If he really had an air rifle unit, [13:28] Gu     he should bring some of them here to     make the threat seem more realistic. [13:34] Gu     There's a 90% chance it's a bluff. [13:36] I     But... [13:38] I     You can't ignore that 10% possibility! [13:58] Gu     We accept your conditions. [14:06] I     There's nothing to be ashamed of. [14:07] I     That was the right choice, [14:10] I     Major Jean Alkiniks. [14:16] I     I borrowed your ghost, Torway. [14:30] I     Okay, set the fire. [14:38] Gu     Lieutenant Solork! [14:40] Gu     There's something I want to ask. [14:42] Gu     I believe in the ideals of Kioka, [14:44] Gu     and I'm fighting to make them real. [14:47] Gu     What moves you to protect the Empire? [14:50] I     Unfortunately, [14:52] I     I've never wanted to protect my country. [14:56] I     What I've always wanted to protect,     and sometimes failed to protect, are people. [15:01] Gu     Nyatt! [15:02] Gu     It is the job of the nation     to protect those people! [15:07] I     And for that to happen, [15:10] I     heroes like you will be drained dry     and then tossed aside. [15:15] I     Since you don't even know it, [15:16] I     you're even more pitiable     than a slave right now. [15:20] I     Since you're working hard in the wrong way, [15:24] I     everyone else around you     is lazy in the wrong way. [15:27] I     Like a giant trying to hold the whole     world on a tray on his shoulders! [15:34] I     I'll give you some wise words,     Unsleeping, Shining Officer. [15:38] I     All heroes die of overwork. [15:44] Gu     Damn you, Ikta Solork! [15:47] Gu     I'll make the world into     the way it should be! [15:51] Gu     I promise! [16:00] Gu     Excuse me, Princess Chamille. [16:03] Gu     The troops are returning     from the Northern Garrison! [16:06] C     Solork! [16:09] C     Yatori! [16:10] C     Torway! Matthew! [16:12] C     Haro! [16:14] C     I'm right here! [16:15] C     If you hear me, then answer! [16:19] C     Yatori! [16:21] Y     I'm sorry we're late. [16:24] Y     We have returned, Princess Chamille. [16:27] T     Sorry for worrying you, Princess. [16:32] C     Torway, Matthew, Haro... [16:36] C     You're all so thin and pale. [16:39] C     Where's Solork? [16:40] C     Where is he? [16:42] I     Oh, right. [16:44] I     I'm right here, Princess. [16:47] Gi     Solork! [16:49] Gi     Solork! Solork! [16:52] Gi     I'm so glad... I'm so glad you're safe... [16:55] I     I almost wasn't just now. [16:59] Gi     S-Sorry. [17:01] I     And Princess, [17:04] I     it's not just us you should be trying     to encourage right now, is it? [17:12] Gi     I'm sorry. [17:14] Gi     I've shamed myself in front of     those that worked the hardest. [17:18] Gi     You really fought well. [17:20] Gi     The only reason the Empire can still count     the Northern Region among its territory [17:26] Gi     is because you stopped the Alderan invasion! [17:31] Gi     I'm grateful for your efforts, [17:33] Gi     and I feel sorrow for your losses. [17:35] Gi     I, Chamille Kitra Katjvanmaninik, [17:38] Gi     swear that I will reward you     for all you've done! SIGN    One Month Later [17:47] Gu     You oppressed the Sinack     for meaningless reasons, [17:50] Gu     needlessly cost soldiers their lives, [17:53] Gu     and your imprudence invited     an enemy invasion. [17:56] Gu     Because of your foolish actions, [17:58] Gu     the war to defend     the Northern Region continues. [18:03] Gu     Lieutenant General Tamtooktsk Safida,     you are hereby demoted to private, [18:07] Gu     stripped of your decorations, [18:10] Gu     and are ordered to be executed [18:13] Gu     as the highest class of war criminal. [18:15] Gu     N-No! [18:18] Gu     P-Please don't kill me! [18:20] Gu     A-Anything but that! [18:32] I     So what did you want, Princess? [18:36] I     Want to complain at me for something? [18:40] C     Solork, [18:41] C     what do you think about the present     state of the Katjvarna Empire? [18:46] I     Well, it's going downhill pretty fast. [18:49] I     Its influence is waning, [18:51] I     its politics get more corrupt by the day, [18:53] I     the Emperor is now just a puppet, [18:56] I     and he is failing to fulfill     his duties as ruler. [18:59] C     That was harsh. [19:01] C     However, I completely agree. [19:03] C     That is why I'd like to ask something of you. [19:07] C     Ikta Solork. [19:09] C     Rise to the top of the Imperial Army [19:12] C     and change this country from its core. [19:17] C     Don't tell me you can't do it. [19:19] C     You have military talent. [19:22] C     Overwhelming talent. [19:24] I     That's stupid. [19:26] I     Even if I do make it to the top, [19:29] I     what then? [19:31] I     You want me to start a coup? [19:34] C     I want you to lose a war. [19:39] C     And with that loss, save the country. [19:43] C     The loss will bring in     the Kioka Republic's culture, [19:47] C     economics, political philosophy... [19:50] C     Use all these external pressures     to purify the Empire. [19:55] I     But... [19:56] I     No, but then the Empire will     lose its unique culture— [20:00] C     I want you to lose the war [20:02] C     with enough power left to     stop that from happening. [20:06] C     That's what I want of you. [20:09] I     In other words, I... [20:12] C     You will lose the war in the right way. [20:15] C     You hate soldiers,     the imperial family, and heroes. [20:19] C     It's the perfect role for you. [20:22] C     So don't hesitate, Ikta Solork! [20:25] C     Come with me and fight until we lose! [22:02] Y     You're late. [22:04] Y     What did you talk about with the Princess? [22:07] I     Nothing. [22:09] I     Hey, Yatori. [22:11] I     Why do you think my dad died? [22:14] I     Because of some noble plot, maybe? [22:17] I     Because he was willing to disobey an     imperial order to protect the country? [22:22] I     Because he tried to keep your father     from falling from power? [22:26] I     It's all of those. [22:28] I     Basically, my dad died from overwork. [22:32] I     He tried to carry all the burdens himself [22:35] I     and died with no regard for     how the people around him felt. [22:39] I     Save the country by losing a war? [22:43] I     Princess, if I follow your plan, [22:47] I     it won't be too long before     I come into conflict [22:51] I     with this lady of Igsem,     guardians of the country. [22:56] I     If the country wants to die, let it. [22:59] I     It's all wrong. [23:01] I     What I want to save, what I want to protect, [23:05] I     has never been the country. [23:08] I     The one thing I won't allow is getting you      caught up in the collapse of the country. [23:14] I     That's why I came to take you, Yatori. [23:17] I     Please tell me you'll be     the one person not to forget that. [23:22] Y     I could never forget, even if I wanted to. [23:26] Narr     The Invincible Lazy General. [23:29] Narr     The Heir to the Twin Blades. [23:31] Narr     And the Last Princess of the Empire. [23:34] Narr     The story that leads to the promised defeat [23:37] Narr     had only just begun.