E10 - Beginning: The Girl Wishes Upon a Star

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[00:16] ---
    Please say the access code.
[00:19] ---
    Above heaven, below heaven,
    the only treasure is the Emperor.
[00:34] ---
    The Successor of the Black Steel has returned.
    Also, in regard to Salinger--
[00:41] ---
    Let's skip that. Anyway, the Eight Great
    Apostles really are troublesome, huh?
[00:46] ---
    Are they still trying to capture a purebred?
[00:49] ---
    You can stop them if you say the word.
[00:52] ---
    It's not even worth my time.
[00:55] ---
    Something very exciting is happening.
    This is the first in 100 years.
[01:01] ---
    Founder Nebulis... Finally,
    one of your bloodlines has fallen...
[01:07] ---
    A witch princess has fallen in love
    with an Imperial swordsman.
[01:49] ---
    Your Majesty, I hope you are doing very well.
[01:55] ---
    Ah, Princess Sisbell. It is an honor
    to be in your presence.
[02:19] ---
    Milady, Her Majesty is asking for you.
[02:23] ---
    Mother is?
[02:25] ---
    Third Princess Sisbell, I am giving you
    an order to head to Alsamira.
[02:32] ---
    Unlike Ein, Alsamira is an independent
    nation that hasn't declared neutrality.
[02:37] ---
    We have intel that Alsamira is fostering
    a relationship with the Empire.
[02:42] ---
    I need you and your astral spirit to
    find out if they'll side with the Empire.
[02:50] ---
    I understand.
[02:52] ---
    Sisbell, would you like to take
    my guards for this quest?
[02:57] ---
    I will be fine. Please keep
    your guards by your side.
[03:12] ---
    Your Majesty, First Princess
    Elletear has returned.
[03:19] ---
    I see.
[03:38] ---
    Iska! They didn't find anything
    wrong in your physical, did they?
[03:43] ---
    All clear. Though they kept asking
    if I was tortured or interrogated.
[03:49] ---
    Everyone else?
[03:50] ---
    We need to go back in a week.
[03:53] ---
    They want to make sure the artificial
    astral crests stamped on us will disappear.
[04:02] ---
    She's trying to escape reality,
    since her astral crest isn't going anywhere.
[04:09] ---
    Re-examination is a problem.
[04:11] ---
    Risya, this is illegal. I'll be reporting this
    to the Imperial Senate.
[04:17] ---
    Oww... Come on, I said I was sorry, Mikki.
[04:23] ---
    Risya, what's wrong?
[04:25] ---
    Uh, well, you know...
[04:29] ---
    Hello, Unit N07. I'm Michaela from
    HQ's medical coordination team.
[04:36] ---
    N-Nice to meet you!
    So, um, is something wrong?
[04:42] ---
    Something is very wrong.
    I have reviewed your work hours.
[04:51] ---
    Everyone is working too much.
[04:54] ---
    Military law limits consecutive combat
    allowed for Third Division to 30 days.
[04:59] ---
    We extend that to 45 days
    for special ops, but...
[05:04] ---
    Basically, you are all working way too hard.
[05:09] ---
    Huh?
[05:11] ---
    Under somebody's irresponsible command,
[05:14] ---
    you were ordered to engage
    the Ice Calamity Witch
[05:16] ---
    and perform other risky missions.
    Three units would've been KIA by now.
[05:20] ---
    HQ's decision would be under scrutiny
    if the public ever found out.
[05:25] ---
    It's fine. We just have to not get caught.
[05:28] ---
    It is so not fine!
[05:30] ---
    What does this all mean, exactly?
[05:32] ---
    We're ordering you to take leave.
    You are not allowed to work for 60 days.
[05:38] ---
    Sixty days?!
[05:41] ---
    That is all. Now, let's get back to work, Risya.
[05:47] ---
    Well, bye, everyone. Enjoy your vacay.
[05:53] ---
    I wish I could have a vacation...
[05:57] ---
    Forced leave?! Does that mean the astral
    crest check-up is postponed, too?!
[06:04] ---
    It isn't what it sounds like.
[06:06] ---
    Huh?
[06:08] ---
    Any normal unit may have been KIA
    on each of the three missions we went on.
[06:13] ---
    They're only giving us 60 days
    of leave to call it even.
[06:18] ---
    Well, when you put it like that...
[06:21] ---
    But we're not in hot water anymore.
[06:24] ---
    We have more time to deal
    with Boss' astral crest.
[06:27] ---
    If we're careless about finding a solution,
    they'll catch on. Should we leave?
[06:32] ---
    I'm on board! It'll look natural
    to go away on a vacation.
[06:38] ---
    Someplace far away from the Empire,
    like a resort, will be great!
[06:50] ---
    Phew, I'm all done.
[06:54] ---
    That was from two weeks ago.
    This is last week's and this week's work.
[07:00] ---
    No! I can't do this! Look, Rin!
    I have callus from writing so much!
[07:07] ---
    You could use your other hand.
[07:10] ---
    Is this torture?!
[07:13] ---
    I'm only kidding. Shall we take a break?
[07:22] ---
    This whole day, I've been in the study
    helping Mother's administrative work.
[07:27] ---
    It's so monotonous and makes me sleepy.
    I need excitement.
[07:31] ---
    If by excitement you mean thrill,
    you had enough of that a few days ago.
[07:42] ---
    Lady Alice.
[07:43] ---
    N-No! I wasn't remembering that day...
[07:47] ---
    Here's your milk tea.
[07:50] ---
    I've added more sugar than usual,
    so please stir well before drinking.
[07:55] ---
    Th-Thanks.
[08:13] ---
    A fanfare of someone's return.
[08:15] ---
    Maybe for my older sister, Elletear?
[08:17] ---
    Back so quickly? Her campaign to woo
    the voters must be going so well.
[08:26] ---
    Rin.
[08:27] ---
    Shall we welcome her return?
[08:31] ---
    We should.
[08:42] ---
    Sisbell?
[08:44] ---
    Are you going to go see Sis? Let's go toget--
[08:47] ---
    Excuse me.
[08:51] ---
    She's like a different person these days.
[08:56] ---
    She used to be as energetic
    and curious as you, Lady Alice.
[09:02] ---
    I don't blame her.
[09:03] ---
    With the ministers discussing who'll be
    the next queen, things are awkward.
[09:10] ---
    I feel it, too. I'd rather just
    leave the palace.
[09:13] ---
    You cannot.
[09:15] ---
    Why not?
[09:16] ---
    Right now, powerful astral mages are
    concentrated in the Central providence.
[09:22] ---
    In preparation for the Empire's invasion,
[09:25] ---
    Her Majesty is considering allocating
    that power throughout the Sovereignty.
[09:30] ---
    That's right. So why shouldn't I leave, then?
[09:34] ---
    Well, it appears Lady Sisbell
    is leaving instead.
[09:37] ---
    She's headed to the independent nation
    in the East under Her Majesty's orders.
[09:42] ---
    She is?
[09:43] ---
    Therefore, you must stay.
[09:46] ---
    Ugh... fine.
[09:51] ---
    I need more excitement...
[10:06] ---
    Let us go.
[10:11] ---
    Are you positive about just having me
    as your guard for this trip to Alsamira?
[10:17] ---
    Schwartz, you should know better.
[10:24] ---
    Have you heard the rumors?
[10:26] ---
    Yes, the Second Princess, Aliceliese,
    is a strong candidate for the election.
[10:33] ---
    We must make our decision soon.
[10:36] ---
    The palace is full of people like them.
[10:39] ---
    I will not be putting my trust
    in anyone but you.
[10:45] ---
    That nightmare will come true.
    Someone is coming after Mother.
[10:50] ---
    There's a monster trying
    to take over this nation.
[10:54] ---
    Be brave, Sisbell.
    You're the only one who knows of this!
[11:02] ---
    Milady?
[11:03] ---
    It's nothing. Let's go, Schwartz.
[11:08] ---
    Mother, I promise I will protect you.
[11:12] ---
    So please be safe while I'm away.
[11:23] ---
    Seems Sisbell has left.
[11:26] ---
    I haven't spoken to her for quite some time.
[11:29] ---
    Between the three sisters,
    you're the only one that always visits us.
[11:35] ---
    Am I welcomed?
[11:37] ---
    Of course you are...
[11:41] ---
    ...Elletear.
[11:46] ---
    It's been a while, Elletear.
[11:49] ---
    I'm delighted the eldest daughter of Lou
[11:51] ---
    would take the time to visit me,
    a Zoa, so shortly after her return.
[11:55] ---
    Please don't say such a thing.
    Lou or Zoa, it shouldn't matter.
[12:01] ---
    Especially during a time like this...
[12:03] ---
    Is something the matter?
[12:07] ---
    It would shake this nation to the core.
[12:09] ---
    Oh?
[12:11] ---
    Someone close to us is involved with the
    Empire behind the scenes. Did you know?
[12:17] ---
    What an interesting thing to say.
    Do you have solid proof?
[12:23] ---
    I don't think they have become
    pawns of the Empire yet.
[12:27] ---
    But I cannot let this go on...
    I'm at a loss as to what to do...
[12:32] ---
    An intelligent woman like you?
[12:35] ---
    Tell me, who is this person you speak of?
[12:58] ---
    Independent nation, Alsamira.
[13:00] ---
    They may or may not be secretly
    considering becoming the Empire's ally.
[13:04] ---
    Sure, but that's just a rumor.
[13:07] ---
    Of course it is. They're making bank
    with these resorts.
[13:13] ---
    It's so hot! This isn't mid-summer hot
    but pan-frying hot!
[13:18] ---
    This is amazing! It really is a tropical resort!
[13:23] ---
    Looks like they plan on having a blast.
[13:25] ---
    Well, Captain's safe outside the Empire.
[13:30] ---
    We need to figure out how to hide
    her astral crest while we're here.
[13:35] ---
    Here, Iska. Inflate these for us.
[13:39] ---
    It's too soon! We just walked off of the bus.
[13:44] ---
    Look! Marine Hotel, Hotel Isberia,
    and the Grand Illumination Group Hotel!
[13:49] ---
    They're all super famous hotels!
    This is like a dream! Let's go!
[13:55] ---
    Hold on, Captain!
[13:59] ---
    Well...
[14:00] ---
    Just for today.
[14:09] ---
    Wow...
[14:11] ---
    Sorry for the wait!
[14:13] ---
    It took me a while to blow up my swim tubes.
[14:17] ---
    What do you think, Iska?
[14:19] ---
    What about my bathing suit? Is it cute?
[14:22] ---
    Y-Yes.
[14:27] ---
    OK, let's do a 100m swim race! Let's go!
[14:33] ---
    --Come on, hurry up!
[14:34] ---
    --You can't even swim that long, Boss.
    --Come on, hurry up!
[14:50] ---
    The wind's getting colder.
[14:52] ---
    Night in the desert gets chilly.
    I wonder if Captain's okay?
[14:56] ---
    The beer finished her off.
    She rarely drinks at all.
[15:02] ---
    Jhin, could you take Captain to the hotel?
[15:06] ---
    We'll go get dinner from the supermarket.
[15:09] ---
    Don't get lost.
[15:14] ---
    Iska, can you wait here?
    I drank a lot of juice and need to go...
[15:20] ---
    Okay.
[15:21] ---
    I'll be back!
[15:30] ---
    Oh, are you okay?
[15:32] ---
    Ouch... E-Excuse me. I've gotten lost
    and was looking at the map.
[15:41] ---
    You're...
[15:45] ---
    Huh?
[15:47] ---
    You're... That girl...
[15:55] ---
    U-Um!
[15:56] ---
    Thanks for waiting, Iska!
[15:59] ---
    Huh? What is it?
[16:01] ---
    N-Nothing!
[16:03] ---
    Oh, I know! She was just
    asking for directions, and...
[16:07] ---
    Who was?
[16:08] ---
    Huh?
[16:13] ---
    Iska?
[16:16] ---
    Never mind. Anyway, we should
    head to the supermarket. Let's go.
[16:27] ---
    Is this even possible?!
[16:33] ---
    He's here! Saint Disciple Iska is here!
[16:39] ---
    Milady!
[16:42] ---
    I was looking for you.
    Please be more kind to this old body.
[16:48] ---
    I found him!
[16:49] ---
    Hmm?
[16:50] ---
    Listen, Schwartz! I finally found
    my dream knight that I was looking for!
[16:56] ---
    I need to talk to you immediately.
    Let's head back to the hotel first.
[17:02] ---
    What is going on?
[17:04] ---
    We'll wait for nighttime.
[17:09] ---
    I'm utterly exhausted.
[17:12] ---
    You worked hard. There's a meet and greet
    at 5 AM tomorrow in the Queen's Hall.
[17:17] ---
    Twenty people including guests from
    foreign nations and ministers will be there.
[17:20] ---
    Please be prepared to
    greet everyone individually.
[17:23] ---
    Have you no heart?!
[17:26] ---
    Alice.
[17:27] ---
    M-Mother?! Rin, quickly, get the door!
[17:31] ---
    O-Of course!
[17:38] ---
    Mother, is something wrong?
[17:41] ---
    Please come with me.
[17:43] ---
    What?
[17:55] ---
    There aren't many people out in this cold.
[17:59] ---
    Keep your guard up and be
    on the lookout, Schwartz.
[18:04] ---
    Stars, show me your past.
[18:12] ---
    Iska?
[18:13] ---
    Never mind. Anyway, we should head
    to the supermarket. Let's go.
[18:21] ---
    Milady, are you really
    going to ask for his help?
[18:25] ---
    Yes. Let's go.
[18:30] ---
    Mother, where are we going?
[18:34] ---
    Is that the key to Lady Sisbell's room?
[18:37] ---
    Yes. She's traveling, so she
    left the key with me.
[18:49] ---
    Alice, what do you think of her recently?
[18:53] ---
    Huh?
[18:54] ---
    As a queen, I wish for you two to be
    as graceful as royal members should be.
[19:00] ---
    However, I am also your mother.
[19:04] ---
    Right now, the retainers do not
    have much faith in Sisbell.
[19:07] ---
    It will be difficult for her to win
    the election, but that cannot be helped.
[19:13] ---
    But as a mother, I have the
    responsibility to raise her well.
[19:18] ---
    Your Majesty, did you send
    Lady Sisbell out because...
[19:23] ---
    No, that was because she was
    best suited for the job.
[19:27] ---
    But this is a good opportunity.
[19:30] ---
    I'm worried about Sisbell. What is she doing
    cooped up in her room every day?
[19:37] ---
    It's only natural for a parent
    to want to know these things.
[19:44] ---
    We will join you, Mother.
[19:51] ---
    It's one of the hotels Jarmrick Company owns.
[19:54] ---
    It's an established hotel
    that rates slightly above average.
[19:59] ---
    Perfect for an Imperial soldier
    to stay for his vacation?
[20:02] ---
    Yes. If they're here on
    a secret op from the Empire,
[20:06] ---
    they'd stay at a better hotel or
    one in affiliation with the Empire.
[20:12] ---
    Even better. We'll proceed as planned.
[20:15] ---
    Of course.
[20:36] ---
    Let's split up and look around.
    Alice, Rin, you two work together.
[20:40] ---
    Yes, Mother.
[20:57] ---
    Er, um...
[20:59] ---
    An assassin?
[21:16] ---
    I never thought I'd snoop around
    my little sister's room...
[21:32] ---
    Who do you work for? The Sovereignty?
[21:35] ---
    N-No, this is a misunderstanding!
[21:42] ---
    You're...
[21:44] ---
    I came to see you.
[21:48] ---
    How... How does Sisbell know Iska?
[21:56] ---
    Saint Disciple Iska, there's something
    I would like to ask you.
[22:00] ---
    Ask me?
[22:03] ---
    Would you accompany me to the Sovereignty?
[22:10] ---
    "Beginning:
    The Girl Wishes Upon a Star"