19 - Here to There

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    I, Asseylum Vers Allusia,
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    will take Count Slaine Saazbaum
    Troyard as my husband,
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    and proclaim that I shall create
    a new kingdom here in Earthspace.
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    At this time, in spite of the best efforts
    of you daring and resolute knights,
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    this war is giving every indication
    that it will become protracted.
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    With matters having come to this,
    what should our course of action be?
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    Is this a time for Orbital Knights
    to squabble among themselves?
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    Is it a time to compete
    for one's own glory?
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    The time has come for us to gather under one
    flag and fight together for the future of Vers.
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    I have delegated all of my authority to the
    lord of this newly empowered castle,
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    and my future consort, Count Troyard.
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    This includes the right to decide upon whom
    to bestow the power to awaken Aldnoah.
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    Until the day comes
    when we achieve victory in this war,
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    it is my heartfelt wish that you think of
    Count Troyard's words as my own
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    and rally to his side.
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    All that we do, we do for Vers!
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    The battle against Earth
    continues to prove difficult, I see.
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    Yes, Milord. But to those knights
    who are anxious regarding this situation,
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    Her Highness's words must have
    been akin to divine revelation.
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    Divine revelation?
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    Everyone knows that she was only able to
    issue that proclamation because of you.
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    To the knights who are unhappy
    about the present state of affairs,
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    they were words from on high.
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    Surely they must feel that someone
    has appeared who will lead them.
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    You exaggerate.
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    But on the other hand, rebel factions
    are also certain to appear.
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    There is something that I wish
    you to do on that front.
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    Make a display of power?
    Is that what you mean, Milord?
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    No, if we continue to engage with such ilk,
    we will never see the end of it.
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    Start by rooting out the
    dangerous elements.
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    We can let the proper authorities
    take it from there.
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    Milord?
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    Princess Asseylum's name
    will be motivation enough.
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    And it should be simple enough
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    to strip them of their knighthood
    with some random accusation or other.
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    You do not approve?
    You think it too underhanded?
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    No, Milord. Quite the opposite.
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    It is only natural that you would stop
    at nothing to achieve your goal.
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    Ever since the announcement, I...
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    If I may be so bold,
    you seem to have firmed your resolve.
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    My wish was to be close to Her Highness.
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    My wish was to be worthy of her.
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    And to be of some service to her...
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    But I...
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    If power is the only thing
    that I can achieve, then...
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    Is that you, Harklight? Enter.
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    M-Milord Slaine...
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    Miss Eddelrittuo?
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    We are quite satisfied with
    your ship's current actions.
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    For the time being, we want you to continue
     providing unit support as a commando squad.
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    I have no objections to that.
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    But with regard to the proclamation
    by Princess Asseylum...
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    That nonsense about founding
    a new dynasty in Earthspace?
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    It's nothing but big talk meant
    to stir up the Mars Knights.
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    We doubt it's anything more.
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    That might be the case.
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    But perhaps we should consider
    the possibility that the enemy's attacks
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    may escalate.
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    We're sitting on our thumbs, doing nothing?
    Is that what you are implying?
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    No, sir. I meant nothing of the sort.
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    As far as new operations go, we are currently
    coordinating with our primary units.
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    Once that has been finalized,
    you will be contacted.
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    You may be unhappy with your
    status as a commando unit,
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    but there is no telling how much faith we can
    put in a ship that runs on enemy technology.
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    Not to put too fine a point on it,
    but that's just how it is.
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    I'm amazed that you sat through
    that without any outbursts.
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    Did you want me to?
    Remember, I'm only here as your escort.
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    Anyway, I'm not that naive.
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    They just don't understand.
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    They probably just don't know what they've got.
    They're doing the best they can.
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    No. I'm not griping about
    how they're treating the Deucalion.
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    But they're being overconfident.
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    About us?
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    No, about the Martians.
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    The war may have tilted
    ever so slightly in our favor,
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    but it does not justify
    their possibly misguided optimism.
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    I find the prospect terrifying.
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    I will drain the therapeutic fluid and
    bring Princess Asseylum to my castle.
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    Tell no one of this.
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    Not even Princess Lemrina, of course.
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    But why not—
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    Do as I say!
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    Forgive me. I did not mean to startle you.
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    No visitors allowed?!
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    My sister's condition is that serious?
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    She... Perhaps it was a miracle
    that she held on for this long.
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    How much time does she have?
    Today? Tomorrow?
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    They say that they still do not know.
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    It is just as possible that she will remain
    in this condition indefinitely.
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    I see...
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    I can guess what you are feeling.
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    You may have mixed feelings, but she
    is your only sibling by blood.
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    It is you who are truly sad,
    aren't you, Slaine?
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    I must go.
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    Slaine...
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    I forgive you, Slaine.
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    Even if you cry in front of me today.
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    Even if you shed tears over her.
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    Because I...
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    ...am already yours.
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    Could that have triggered it?
    No... It couldn't be.
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    I always looked up to you.
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    You had everything that I did not.
    So I hated you.
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    Still, do not worry, sister.
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    From now on, I will officially
    take your place.
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    I will be Slaine's support!
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    Why...?
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    Huh? What's up with that?
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    Does that mean she got ditched here?
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    "The captain left me in charge
    because she trusts me."
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    That's what she said, but Cdr. Mizusaki
    has got to be devastated.
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    Why did she pick Lt. Marito of all people
    as her traveling companion?
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    Companion? Escort, more like.
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    What's this about Lt. Marito?
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    No, um... It's just that he accompanied
    the captain to the conference,
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    so I thought it might be serious.
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    Ah. With that Martian proclamation and all,
    the situation is definitely in flux.
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    I can't believe that the princess
    is getting married...
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    That's what you're interested in?
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    No, but look...
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    Isn't it possible that her change of heart was
    because of someone she developed feelings for?
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    Like, she was seduced by him or something?
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    Sorry.
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    But we're still not 100% sure that
    the Princess Asseylum who said that
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    was the princess who
    spent time with us, right?
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    I honestly can't say.
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    Inaho insists that she is an impostor,
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    but there's no telling
    just how much even he can see.
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    Have you eaten?
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    In a bit. Let me find
    a good place to leave off.
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    You've been this way since we were little.
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    When you're into something,
    everything else fades away.
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    Here.
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    Thanks, Yuki.
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    You've heard, right? About Asseylum's, uh...
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    Yeah.
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    That proclamation seemed to prove
    everything you've been saying.
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    It all seems a little too convenient, and if that
    really were the genuine Princess Asseylum,
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    would she think of a founding
    a kingdom in Earthspace?
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    Slaine Troyard.
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    That douchebag who shot
    my dear little brother?
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    Thanks. But watch your language, Yuki.
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    It doesn't matter if she's
    real or not anymore.
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    I don't think anyone would listen to her.
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    Even if she tried to broker a peace
    between Earth and Mars again.
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    About the attack on Earth, Milord,
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    if there are no problems,
    I will get preparations underway.
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    Milord Slaine?
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    I'm listening. Proceed as planned.
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    Yes, Milord. Her Highness has yet to—
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    She will wake up soon. I know it.
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    I eagerly await that day, Milord.
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    As do I.
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    But... the thought also terrifies me.
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    Milord?
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    It's nothing.
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    Has there been any change?
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    No. They believe that she might remain
    in this condition for some time.
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    We will wait as long as it takes.
    We are used to waiting.
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    She will surely be surprised, waking up
    to find that everything has changed.
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    Will I...
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    Will I seem different to her, as well?
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    She will think that you have grown
    into a fine man, I'm sure of it.
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    I shall return.
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    Milord Slaine!
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    ...rittuo...
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    Eddelrittuo...
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    Milady...
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    I...
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    She... She is awake...
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    Your Highness! It is me! It is Slaine!
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    Do you recognize me?
    It's Slaine, Slaine Troyard!
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    I am Slaine Troyard...
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    Your Highness...
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    Slaine... Slaine... Slaine...
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    Slaine... Slaine... Slaine...
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    Your Highness!
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    I've been waiting so long to hear you
    say my name once again!
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    Let me begin by saying that I am glad
    to see you safe, Count Mazuurek.
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    My apologies for causing you
    to worry, Count Barouhcruz.
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    So, what are your plans?
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    I have none as yet. I have lost
    my Kataphrakt, as well.
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    If you wish to ally yourself with Count
    Troyard, I can act as intermediary.
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    I have heard what happened
    with Count Marylcian.
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    It must have been most galling.
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    No, both sides fought fairly,
    and that was the result.
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    There is nothing to hold a grudge over.
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    Count Barouhcruz,
    Troyard is dangerous.
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    He not only killed Marylcian,
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    there are even suspicions that
    he also killed Count Saazbaum—
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    Who spoke of such accusations?
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    I merely... But you—
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    Hold your tongue. How could you let yourself
    be misled by such unfounded rumors?
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    You heard Princess Asseylum's
    proclamation, I take it?
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    No one can stop Count Troyard's rise.
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    Not when he holds all the cards,
    even Aldnoah activation privileges.
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    As they say, "Do not try to fight
    an Olympian sandstorm."
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    If you wish to make a comeback,
    I suggest you choose wisely.
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    Count Barouhcruz pledges his full
    and unconditional cooperation.
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    Counts Sebring and Raffia have have
    yet to make their allegiances clear,
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    but they appear to be amenable to
    acknowledging the new kingdom.
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    Morale is also on the increase
    within the base.
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    We have almost finished compiling
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    the list of knights who
    seem likely to oppose you.
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    We are ready to take the necessary
    steps by force at any time.
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    Milord Slaine?
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    Is something the matter?
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    Begging your pardon, Milord, but is it
    about Princess Asseylum's recovery?
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    You want me to give her time off? Eddelrittuo?
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    Yes. If only a little while.
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    Princess Asseylum's sudden turn
    came as quite a shock to her.
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    Yes, I shouldn't wonder. And how are
    you taking it, Slaine? I've been worried.
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    Thank you for your concern.
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    You are the only person
    that I can count on now.
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    I will make Vers mine.
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    For Her Highness.
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    Dales Platoon and Orlov Platoon currently
    marching towards enemy Landing Castle.
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    Clydesdale and Mustang commando platoons,
    be on alert for enemy Kataphrakts,
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    and once one's spotted, go on the offensive
    immediately and destroy it.
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    They're lovely.
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    Yes, Lord Slaine had this garden
    made for you, Milady.
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    Oh, he did?
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    It looks just like Earth.
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    It does. Are your memories of Earth returning?
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    Birds...
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    I was watching birds... with that boy.
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    Inaho Kaizuka, Milady?
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    Kaizuka...?
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    Is something the matter?
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    Er, no... Look, aren't those flowers lovely, too?
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    This is Dales Platoon.
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    Currently closing on enemy
    Landing Castle with Orlov Platoon.
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    Clydesdale Platoon?
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    The arrowheads are equipped with
    a powerful explosive charge! Be careful!
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    Bastard!
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    Don't waste your ammunition!
    The enemy is cloaked and fast!
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    The bow seems to be its weapon,
    which is probably to...
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    Right, muzzle flashes would make
    it easy to pinpoint its location.
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    This must be to avoid that.
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    Optical camouflage?
    They have cloaking technology?
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    The device's based on that, but...
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    It's more ingenious than just that.
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    There's nothing on my thermograph,
    and it's not casting a shadow. But...
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    It's definitely out there.
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    Yeah.
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    You are giving this
    to me, Milord?
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    Customize it however you like.
    I've already discussed the matters
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    of your peerage title and activation
    factor with Princess Lemrina.
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    Milord Slaine...
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    The arrow has been loosed.
    There is no turning back now.
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    Yes, Milord!
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    Inform Count Sebring,
    Count Raffia, and Count Orga
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    that they are to prove their fealty to me.
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    Smoke grenades, loading complete.
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    Ready here, too.
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    Fire!
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    He's right. It's definitely out there.
    And if it is...
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    ...it will have an effect on air currents!
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    Target located.
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    Right! Open fire!
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    Lieutenant!
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    What is it?
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    At our 3 o'clock! New enemy!
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    New enemy closing in from dead ahead!
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    They're attacking as a team?
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    From overhead, too! Incoming!
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    A Landing Castle...
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    All units, brace for impact!
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    Multiple Landing Castles...
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    Multiple Kataphrakts...
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    Simultaneously!
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    He's making his move!
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    It's him!
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    That's right. It's too late for doubts now.
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    There is no returning from
    this place I have come to.
SIGN    Flaw in Paradise