9 - The Fate of a Small Honor

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[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