1 00:00:02,100 --> 00:00:04,060 The SDF was dispatched to the special region. 2 00:00:04,310 --> 00:00:07,490 Itami and the girls went to the Dark Elves' hidden village, 3 00:00:07,490 --> 00:00:10,840 and with the help of Yao's companions they battled the Fire Dragon. 4 00:00:11,450 --> 00:00:15,450 While many lives were lost, Itami finally succeeded in defeating the Fire Dragon, 5 00:00:15,450 --> 00:00:20,630 and in saving Tuka from the trauma caused by her father's death. 6 00:00:21,730 --> 00:00:24,050 Captain of Special Region Recon Team 3, 7 00:00:24,050 --> 00:00:25,770 First Lieutenant Itami Youji. 8 00:00:25,770 --> 00:00:27,540 You are suspended for two weeks, 9 00:00:27,540 --> 00:00:29,540 and stripped of your command. 10 00:00:29,540 --> 00:00:32,800 You are to be reassigned to the Special Region Headquarters. 11 00:00:32,800 --> 00:00:34,570 I saw that coming, yeah. 12 00:00:34,570 --> 00:00:35,730 Of course it was coming! 13 00:00:35,730 --> 00:00:38,850 You abandoned your men and ran off. 14 00:00:39,880 --> 00:00:41,800 I was ready for this. 15 00:00:45,330 --> 00:00:46,020 Lieutenant General! 16 00:00:54,620 --> 00:00:55,900 I'm giving you your commendations! 17 00:00:57,100 --> 00:00:57,910 Commendations?! 18 00:00:58,460 --> 00:01:03,370 The Defense Minister has given you a grade-1 commendation for rescuing the kidnapped woman. 19 00:01:03,370 --> 00:01:05,400 King Duran, of the Province of Elbe, 20 00:01:05,400 --> 00:01:08,670 has given you a letter of thanks, as well as noble rank. 21 00:01:08,670 --> 00:01:11,090 The chieftain of the Dark Elves has given you 22 00:01:11,090 --> 00:01:13,380 a commendation, as well as the title of honorary chieftain. 23 00:01:14,170 --> 00:01:15,050 And this. 24 00:01:15,470 --> 00:01:16,760 There's more. 25 00:01:16,760 --> 00:01:18,530 Ownership of that girl named Yao. 26 00:01:18,530 --> 00:01:20,710 But don't break any laws. 27 00:01:21,290 --> 00:01:23,060 And now the big one. 28 00:01:23,710 --> 00:01:27,470 First Lieutenant Itami Youji, of the Special Region Army HQ, 29 00:01:27,470 --> 00:01:29,480 you are to investigate the Special Region's resources. 30 00:01:29,790 --> 00:01:31,760 The Special Region's resources? 31 00:01:31,760 --> 00:01:35,490 Go wherever you like in the Special Region and look for resources. 32 00:01:35,490 --> 00:01:39,000 You can hire those girls you've always got with you. 33 00:01:40,490 --> 00:01:44,070 Once your suspension is over, you'll begin immediately. 34 00:01:44,070 --> 00:01:45,630 Understood, sir. 35 00:01:48,190 --> 00:01:50,420 I just want to relax, though. 36 00:03:24,140 --> 00:03:26,050 Looking good! 37 00:03:26,400 --> 00:03:29,350 I'm concentrating. Don't talk to me. 38 00:03:29,350 --> 00:03:31,460 But you've gotten used to it, right? 39 00:03:31,860 --> 00:03:32,830 Somehow. 40 00:03:32,830 --> 00:03:34,500 You're doing fine. 41 00:03:34,500 --> 00:03:36,880 Especially compared to the others. 42 00:03:36,880 --> 00:03:38,500 What? 43 00:03:38,500 --> 00:03:41,360 Okay, we'll just take this road to Rondel. 44 00:03:42,390 --> 00:03:43,360 Roger... 45 00:03:46,780 --> 00:03:51,790 {\an3}Episode 18 The Magic City of Rondel 46 00:03:47,140 --> 00:03:48,870 {\an8}The magic city of Rondel... 47 00:03:49,160 --> 00:03:51,430 {\an8}I hope we can get to an inn by afternoon. 48 00:03:51,430 --> 00:03:54,970 {\an8}Rondel's streets are narrow and crowded. 49 00:03:54,970 --> 00:03:57,090 You should assume it'll take a lot of time. 50 00:03:57,420 --> 00:04:00,670 By the way, how far to Vernago? 51 00:04:01,020 --> 00:04:03,030 By Vernago, do you mean... 52 00:04:03,030 --> 00:04:05,800 That's right. There's a temple to Hardy there. 53 00:04:06,350 --> 00:04:11,280 I want to meet her and tell her I'm never going to be her wife. 54 00:04:11,580 --> 00:04:13,520 I'd like to go too, if possible. 55 00:04:13,780 --> 00:04:17,230 Well, if we've got time before Lelei's academic presentation... 56 00:04:17,230 --> 00:04:18,680 That shouldn't be a problem. 57 00:04:18,980 --> 00:04:21,090 Is there any place you want to go? 58 00:04:21,090 --> 00:04:22,030 Me? 59 00:04:22,480 --> 00:04:27,120 Well, you just took me someplace I didn't want to go. 60 00:04:27,120 --> 00:04:28,870 Right, Dad? 61 00:04:28,870 --> 00:04:30,120 I'm sorry. 62 00:04:31,420 --> 00:04:33,200 You don't need to apologize. 63 00:04:33,200 --> 00:04:35,120 I'm really grateful for what you did. 64 00:04:36,080 --> 00:04:37,580 You're welcome. 65 00:04:40,350 --> 00:04:43,860 We really did defeat the Fire Dragon, didn't we? 66 00:04:51,800 --> 00:04:54,620 Rondel's history is longer than the Empire's. 67 00:04:54,620 --> 00:04:57,000 It dates back to when the gods of learning, Eruran and Ra, 68 00:04:57,000 --> 00:05:01,000 were both still demigods. They founded a school here. 69 00:05:01,940 --> 00:05:04,570 You really can feel the history, too. 70 00:05:04,870 --> 00:05:07,830 I can tell it's the city of learning and magic, though. 71 00:05:07,830 --> 00:05:09,800 A lot of these people look like students. 72 00:05:10,770 --> 00:05:16,290 And another thing about this town is that its people are poor planners and illogical. 73 00:05:16,590 --> 00:05:19,680 There are a bunch of big inns up this way. 74 00:05:20,060 --> 00:05:22,000 Sounds great. Let's go. 75 00:05:25,370 --> 00:05:27,480 You're with Her Holiness, yes? 76 00:05:28,010 --> 00:05:29,140 This way. 77 00:05:30,950 --> 00:05:33,520 Welcome, Your Holiness, 78 00:05:33,520 --> 00:05:35,500 and her followers as well. 79 00:05:35,500 --> 00:05:40,610 The Sea of Books is honored to have Her Holiness, Rory, staying here. 80 00:05:41,520 --> 00:05:45,140 When did we become Rory's followers? 81 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:46,770 It's fine. 82 00:05:46,770 --> 00:05:49,750 The inn will treat us better if we've got an important guest with us. 83 00:05:49,750 --> 00:05:52,950 Old towns are the same wherever you go, huh? 84 00:05:54,880 --> 00:05:56,690 Welcome to Rondel. 85 00:05:56,990 --> 00:05:59,500 We've prepared our best rooms. 86 00:05:59,930 --> 00:06:06,120 And these three will show you to your rooms and take care of you during your stay. 87 00:06:06,120 --> 00:06:08,900 They're our inn's best staff. 88 00:06:08,900 --> 00:06:10,540 Don't worry about a thing. 89 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:15,880 Are you perhaps here on business concerning that young lady over there? 90 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:18,370 I assume you're going to apply to a school somewhere? 91 00:06:20,110 --> 00:06:22,340 Relax and enjoy! 92 00:06:22,340 --> 00:06:25,560 It's the 2nd room on the south side of the 3rd floor. 93 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:26,590 Um... 94 00:06:27,180 --> 00:06:28,500 Where's my room? 95 00:06:28,500 --> 00:06:30,290 Oh, you're her manservant? 96 00:06:30,290 --> 00:06:33,330 You're in room 3, on the other side of the hall. 97 00:06:33,690 --> 00:06:38,370 It's a storeroom, but I decided to help you out by putting you relatively close by. 98 00:06:38,370 --> 00:06:39,810 You owe me, okay? 99 00:06:40,830 --> 00:06:43,250 I'm not just her follower, I'm her manservant now? 100 00:06:47,550 --> 00:06:48,770 Can I come in? 101 00:06:48,770 --> 00:06:50,240 Sure. 102 00:06:53,460 --> 00:06:54,930 Looks great. 103 00:06:55,780 --> 00:06:57,390 You look like a famous academic. 104 00:06:57,790 --> 00:07:00,650 Is that outfit part of the local customs here? 105 00:07:00,650 --> 00:07:06,230 People trying to attain the rank of master wear this outfit during their time in Rondel. 106 00:07:06,230 --> 00:07:07,680 Master, huh? 107 00:07:07,980 --> 00:07:09,650 Is that a like a university professor? 108 00:07:09,900 --> 00:07:12,980 It's the closest equivalent your world has. 109 00:07:15,360 --> 00:07:17,490 Is it not a good match? 110 00:07:17,880 --> 00:07:20,290 No, it looks great. 111 00:07:20,590 --> 00:07:21,210 You're pretty. 112 00:07:23,210 --> 00:07:26,260 If the contents of my presentation aren't accepted by the other masters, 113 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:30,180 ink and oils will be thrown at my white robe. 114 00:07:30,550 --> 00:07:34,090 But I still won't be allowed to take it off during my time here, 115 00:07:34,090 --> 00:07:35,610 and I won't be able to become a master. 116 00:07:35,910 --> 00:07:39,010 You're a dedicated student, no matter what you're studying. 117 00:07:39,010 --> 00:07:40,350 So you'll be fine. 118 00:07:44,320 --> 00:07:45,900 That outfit! 119 00:07:46,120 --> 00:07:49,230 You're trying to become a master at your age? 120 00:07:50,710 --> 00:07:54,120 And I'm no manservant. Keep that in mind. 121 00:07:55,420 --> 00:07:58,830 That is the meeting hall, where the presentations are made. 122 00:07:59,510 --> 00:08:01,040 That's the town hall. 123 00:08:01,440 --> 00:08:04,510 And this is the RandD district. 124 00:08:04,810 --> 00:08:07,840 In other words, all the great masters are here... 125 00:08:07,840 --> 00:08:09,630 They are isolated. 126 00:08:09,880 --> 00:08:10,770 Isolated? 127 00:08:10,770 --> 00:08:11,620 Yes. 128 00:08:14,130 --> 00:08:16,280 The results of my research! 129 00:08:16,280 --> 00:08:17,100 Somebody! 130 00:08:17,100 --> 00:08:18,470 Somebody stop it! 131 00:08:18,470 --> 00:08:22,120 That paper's got all the formulas I worked so hard on! 132 00:08:22,560 --> 00:08:24,210 Another failure! 133 00:08:24,210 --> 00:08:26,530 My paper got soaked! 134 00:08:26,530 --> 00:08:28,620 Mommy! 135 00:08:27,670 --> 00:08:29,790 Isolated. 136 00:08:29,790 --> 00:08:31,180 I see. 137 00:08:35,570 --> 00:08:37,020 Yes? 138 00:08:37,020 --> 00:08:37,950 It's Lelei. 139 00:08:39,970 --> 00:08:42,020 My! 140 00:08:42,020 --> 00:08:43,250 It's been so long. 141 00:08:43,250 --> 00:08:46,740 My, my, my... 142 00:08:47,150 --> 00:08:48,810 It's you! 143 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:50,590 Lily! 144 00:08:50,830 --> 00:08:51,950 No. It's Lelei. 145 00:08:51,950 --> 00:08:53,650 You did introduce yourself so, yes. 146 00:08:53,650 --> 00:08:56,000 But I think Lily is cuter. 147 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,930 Why not change your name to Lily? 148 00:08:57,930 --> 00:08:59,100 I'll pass. 149 00:08:59,100 --> 00:09:02,220 Okay, everyone, come in! 150 00:09:02,220 --> 00:09:04,400 Welcome! 151 00:09:05,060 --> 00:09:07,500 Sh-She's very cheerful. 152 00:09:07,500 --> 00:09:09,150 That's one way to put it. 153 00:09:09,360 --> 00:09:12,230 Oh my. Oh my. Oh my, oh my! 154 00:09:12,230 --> 00:09:14,190 I see! I see! 155 00:09:14,190 --> 00:09:16,250 That's wonderful, Lily! 156 00:09:16,250 --> 00:09:17,210 My name is Lelei. 157 00:09:17,210 --> 00:09:21,200 I thought you were too young to try and become a master, 158 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:25,510 but your achievements, which Kato has listed in his letter, speak for themselves. 159 00:09:25,810 --> 00:09:26,940 Grand Master Mimoza. 160 00:09:26,940 --> 00:09:27,810 Yes? 161 00:09:27,810 --> 00:09:29,790 Where's Arpeggio, by the way? 162 00:09:29,790 --> 00:09:31,690 Out shopping. 163 00:09:31,690 --> 00:09:33,830 More importantly, Lily, 164 00:09:33,830 --> 00:09:37,400 can you help me get some chairs for the guests? 165 00:09:37,400 --> 00:09:39,060 My name is Lelei... 166 00:09:40,120 --> 00:09:41,060 Grand Master? 167 00:09:42,670 --> 00:09:45,310 I'm so clumsy. I tripped. 168 00:09:45,590 --> 00:09:46,390 Are you okay? 169 00:09:46,390 --> 00:09:47,610 Grand Master? 170 00:09:50,620 --> 00:09:52,040 Arpeggio? 171 00:09:52,040 --> 00:09:53,980 I'm so sorry! 172 00:09:54,370 --> 00:09:57,580 Grand Master, I told you not to make a mess! 173 00:09:57,580 --> 00:09:58,830 My... 174 00:09:58,830 --> 00:10:01,340 I'm going to clean up. 175 00:10:01,340 --> 00:10:02,740 And you'll just get in the way! 176 00:10:02,740 --> 00:10:04,690 Go outside! 177 00:10:04,690 --> 00:10:08,510 Listen, while you were gone, Lily came by... 178 00:10:08,510 --> 00:10:10,170 Lily? Who's that? 179 00:10:10,170 --> 00:10:11,860 It's Lelei. 180 00:10:15,220 --> 00:10:16,100 Grand Master, 181 00:10:16,400 --> 00:10:19,300 let's meet at the usual restaurant. 182 00:10:19,600 --> 00:10:21,050 I'll be there be soon. 183 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:24,740 Standing before me is a little sister who's trying to become a master 184 00:10:24,740 --> 00:10:27,420 while her big sister is still stuck working on her doctorate. 185 00:10:27,420 --> 00:10:31,630 One who's dabbling in romance while her big sister can't land a man, 186 00:10:31,630 --> 00:10:36,020 hanging out with a bunch of rich people while her sister has no money, 187 00:10:36,020 --> 00:10:39,820 and even palling around with an elf! 188 00:10:40,130 --> 00:10:43,370 I need to have a nice, long chat with her! 189 00:10:44,020 --> 00:10:47,430 Lelei, is this...? 190 00:10:47,830 --> 00:10:48,370 Yes, 191 00:10:48,890 --> 00:10:52,420 I, Lelei La Lelena, have an elder sister. 192 00:10:52,420 --> 00:10:57,460 {\an8}And so, the Self Defense Force Fought 193 00:10:53,590 --> 00:10:54,550 Her. 194 00:10:54,550 --> 00:10:55,750 Oh my. 195 00:11:14,440 --> 00:11:16,080 Today is a good day. 196 00:11:16,370 --> 00:11:19,390 We've finally made it this far, Sugawara-dono. 197 00:11:19,390 --> 00:11:20,070 Yes. 198 00:11:20,460 --> 00:11:24,030 Official peace talks between the Empire and Japan are about to begin. 199 00:11:24,250 --> 00:11:25,130 That's right. 200 00:11:25,430 --> 00:11:29,200 Once they begin, there will be nothing further for me to do. 201 00:11:29,200 --> 00:11:32,540 Seems you used those to win the heart of the daughter of the Tyueri family. 207 00:11:49,340 --> 00:11:50,850 Please, don't... 208 00:11:50,850 --> 00:11:55,740 My country doesn't consider a twelve-year-old girl to be a woman. 209 00:11:55,740 --> 00:11:57,920 That's not how it works here. 210 00:11:58,220 --> 00:12:02,020 It's like I told you. She's in love with you. 211 00:12:02,940 --> 00:12:05,370 Sugawara-sama! Sugawara-sama! 212 00:12:05,370 --> 00:12:08,600 There's a big fruit on that tree over there. 213 00:12:09,700 --> 00:12:12,290 Sorry. I'm busy now. 214 00:12:12,460 --> 00:12:14,970 Sugawara-sama, there's some food over there. 215 00:12:14,970 --> 00:12:18,000 Sorry. I have an important meeting after this. 216 00:12:18,210 --> 00:12:21,120 Sugawara-sama, let's go take a look outside. 217 00:12:21,120 --> 00:12:24,010 I'm sorry. I can't leave right now. 218 00:12:24,220 --> 00:12:27,840 Sugawara-sama! Sugawara-sama! Sugawara-sama! 219 00:12:28,870 --> 00:12:31,870 Sherry-san, I can't spend time with you this evening. 220 00:12:32,270 --> 00:12:33,610 I need to prioritize my duties. 221 00:12:33,610 --> 00:12:34,480 Please understand. 222 00:12:34,480 --> 00:12:37,040 Don't be so cruel. 223 00:12:37,390 --> 00:12:39,380 In just four more years, 224 00:12:39,380 --> 00:12:42,160 I'll be the perfect woman for you. 225 00:12:42,460 --> 00:12:46,870 Please, take this opportunity to introduce me to your vice minister. 226 00:12:47,610 --> 00:12:48,870 Why? 227 00:12:48,870 --> 00:12:54,370 Because I want to say hello to the person my future husband serves! 228 00:12:54,790 --> 00:12:56,140 Excuse me. 229 00:12:56,590 --> 00:12:58,300 That's a joke. 230 00:12:59,020 --> 00:13:00,260 Please look around. 231 00:13:00,260 --> 00:13:04,820 None of the attendees from the Empire are approaching the Japanese diplomats. 232 00:13:05,450 --> 00:13:07,200 From the perspective of many, 233 00:13:07,200 --> 00:13:10,410 Japan is a mysterious land with incredible military might. 234 00:13:10,770 --> 00:13:12,640 They're afraid. 235 00:13:13,560 --> 00:13:14,500 That's true... 236 00:13:14,500 --> 00:13:19,220 That's not a good thing for the relationship between our two countries. 237 00:13:19,220 --> 00:13:23,650 Being enemies shouldn't excuse lack of conversation. This doesn't bode well for the peace talks. 238 00:13:25,570 --> 00:13:28,870 Sugawara-sama, please make use of me. 239 00:13:31,160 --> 00:13:32,620 Vice Minister Shirayuri, 240 00:13:32,890 --> 00:13:35,540 this is the daughter of the Tyueri family. 241 00:13:35,540 --> 00:13:37,110 My name is Sherry. 242 00:13:37,110 --> 00:13:38,300 Hello. 243 00:13:38,620 --> 00:13:40,630 I'm Vice Minister Shirayuri. 244 00:13:41,040 --> 00:13:44,530 You've learned so much Japanese at your age? 245 00:13:44,910 --> 00:13:46,120 You're very good. 246 00:13:46,430 --> 00:13:48,350 Who taught you? 247 00:13:48,350 --> 00:13:49,830 Sugawara-sama! 248 00:13:50,130 --> 00:13:53,950 He's been very good to me. 249 00:13:54,610 --> 00:13:57,060 He gave me this necklace, too. 250 00:13:57,330 --> 00:13:58,410 Oh? 251 00:14:00,600 --> 00:14:05,250 Sugawara-kun, I hope you haven't done anything you can't take responsibility for. 252 00:14:05,580 --> 00:14:09,090 I do have common decency. 253 00:14:10,670 --> 00:14:13,150 More importantly, Vice Minister Shirayuri... 254 00:14:14,540 --> 00:14:18,980 I've been so interested in Japanese clothing! 255 00:14:18,980 --> 00:14:22,060 Then you must've been disappointed to see me. 256 00:14:22,060 --> 00:14:24,550 No, that outfit looks astounding on you. 257 00:14:25,110 --> 00:14:26,280 What do you think? 258 00:14:26,710 --> 00:14:27,700 Yes, 259 00:14:28,040 --> 00:14:30,760 thanks to you, everyone's come together. 260 00:14:31,060 --> 00:14:32,140 Thank you. 261 00:14:32,140 --> 00:14:34,250 Oh, it was my pleasure. 262 00:14:34,550 --> 00:14:36,350 I did it for my future husband! 263 00:14:38,050 --> 00:14:41,470 Is this girl really only twelve years old? 264 00:14:44,620 --> 00:14:47,580 The ceremony's about to begin, Zolzal-sama. 265 00:14:47,580 --> 00:14:48,320 Shut up! 266 00:14:50,560 --> 00:14:51,530 I'm sorry. 267 00:14:51,790 --> 00:14:52,580 Damn it! 268 00:14:53,010 --> 00:14:57,210 I really wanted to stop the peace talks from starting at this stage! 269 00:14:57,690 --> 00:15:02,060 That's why I tried to make it look like Pina ordered Noriko's assassination! 270 00:15:02,060 --> 00:15:04,510 I'm sorry. 271 00:15:04,510 --> 00:15:06,800 I'm not blaming you. 272 00:15:07,350 --> 00:15:11,090 You're just a messenger. 273 00:15:11,610 --> 00:15:13,460 No more little tricks for now. 274 00:15:13,750 --> 00:15:15,920 We need to work on the majority, 275 00:15:15,920 --> 00:15:17,910 in case something happens. 276 00:15:18,330 --> 00:15:18,910 Yes, sir. 277 00:15:19,210 --> 00:15:23,400 I still don't know what I can do right now, though. 278 00:15:24,200 --> 00:15:27,030 But you've become the Crown Prince. 279 00:15:27,030 --> 00:15:28,280 That's exactly why. 280 00:15:29,640 --> 00:15:32,130 Now that I'm just one step away, 281 00:15:32,130 --> 00:15:34,900 I feel powerless compared to the emperor! 282 00:15:38,080 --> 00:15:39,610 Stupid man... 283 00:15:40,230 --> 00:15:42,540 He doesn't know he's being controlled. 284 00:15:47,980 --> 00:15:50,960 Tyuule-sama, what shall we do? 285 00:15:50,960 --> 00:15:53,890 I've called another talented agent. 286 00:15:54,450 --> 00:15:55,990 For now, wait. 287 00:15:55,990 --> 00:15:57,770 The time will come soon. 288 00:15:59,030 --> 00:16:01,870 There's one thing I want you to get me. 289 00:16:01,870 --> 00:16:03,650 What is it? 290 00:16:04,140 --> 00:16:05,920 Emperor Mort, 291 00:16:05,920 --> 00:16:08,280 Crown Prince Zolzal, 292 00:16:08,580 --> 00:16:11,900 and Princess Pina have arrived! 293 00:16:20,750 --> 00:16:22,540 Emperor Mort is at the front. 294 00:16:22,800 --> 00:16:25,920 Crown Prince Zolzal and Princess Pina are behind him. 295 00:16:27,490 --> 00:16:29,570 That's Crown Prince Zolzal? 296 00:16:32,180 --> 00:16:33,010 Brother! 297 00:16:33,440 --> 00:16:35,760 Welcome back, everyone! 298 00:16:36,240 --> 00:16:38,320 Helm, I'm glad you're safe! 299 00:16:38,610 --> 00:16:39,180 Your Highness! 300 00:16:39,490 --> 00:16:41,620 Calaster, you're not hurt? 301 00:16:41,620 --> 00:16:44,570 I'm so honored, sir! 302 00:16:44,570 --> 00:16:46,520 And welcome back to you as well, Myudora! 303 00:16:46,820 --> 00:16:49,110 Brother, that wasn't in the plan... 304 00:16:49,110 --> 00:16:50,980 Forget him. 305 00:16:51,270 --> 00:16:54,350 Let him speak to those who've come back. 306 00:16:54,350 --> 00:16:56,280 We'll continue the ceremony. 307 00:16:57,040 --> 00:16:58,460 Understood. 308 00:17:00,380 --> 00:17:03,180 A team of ambassadors has come from the nation of Japan, 309 00:17:03,180 --> 00:17:05,100 who returned our prisoners to us. 310 00:17:05,920 --> 00:17:08,960 Very well. We shall greet them. 311 00:17:09,680 --> 00:17:12,850 Japanese ambassadors, approach the emperor. 312 00:17:13,660 --> 00:17:16,410 A pleasure to meet you, Emperor. 313 00:17:16,410 --> 00:17:19,320 Thank you for coming all this way. 314 00:17:19,320 --> 00:17:21,120 People of Japan, 315 00:17:21,120 --> 00:17:24,080 I welcome you as Emperor. 316 00:17:24,080 --> 00:17:25,190 We are very grateful. 317 00:17:27,930 --> 00:17:30,540 I'm disappointed, sir. 318 00:17:30,540 --> 00:17:32,780 Even if it means we were able to come back, 319 00:17:32,780 --> 00:17:37,050 now the Empire is forced into a disadvantage during negotiations... 320 00:17:38,040 --> 00:17:40,370 Days of humiliation and suffering... 321 00:17:41,740 --> 00:17:44,200 That night, I deliberately didn't respond, 322 00:17:44,750 --> 00:17:48,180 so that I could feign incompetence and avoid a purge. 323 00:17:49,000 --> 00:17:51,800 But those days are over. 324 00:17:57,440 --> 00:17:59,720 He's glaring at the emperor? 325 00:18:02,260 --> 00:18:04,640 You seem tired, Your Highness. 326 00:18:04,940 --> 00:18:09,520 The Emperor just gave official permission for the peace talks with Japan. 327 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:12,410 {\an8}My wish has finally come true. 328 00:18:10,020 --> 00:18:13,780 Shandy Gaff 329 00:18:12,710 --> 00:18:16,400 {\an8}Now the negotiations can't be forced to a halt. 330 00:18:16,400 --> 00:18:19,980 So now you're relaxing, then? 331 00:18:19,980 --> 00:18:22,090 Let me have my moment in peace. 332 00:18:27,280 --> 00:18:29,410 So this is the head of a Fire Dragon? 333 00:18:29,410 --> 00:18:30,790 Indeed. 334 00:18:31,230 --> 00:18:36,260 We still don't know who put it on the castle gate. 335 00:18:36,550 --> 00:18:38,630 Continue the investigation. 336 00:18:38,630 --> 00:18:43,760 So, does anyone know who defeated the Fire Dragon? 337 00:18:44,030 --> 00:18:44,860 Your Highness. 338 00:18:46,030 --> 00:18:47,690 Pina? 339 00:18:47,690 --> 00:18:50,150 You know something? 340 00:18:50,150 --> 00:18:54,540 I've brought someone who knows the ones who defeated the Fire Dragon. 341 00:18:54,540 --> 00:18:55,440 Shandy... 342 00:18:56,020 --> 00:18:58,600 Yes! The ones who left to slay the Fire Dragon were 343 00:18:58,600 --> 00:19:02,160 Itami, Rory, Lelei, Tuka, and Yao. 344 00:19:02,490 --> 00:19:03,870 Rory? 345 00:19:03,870 --> 00:19:06,600 Yes, the Apostle of Emloy. 346 00:19:06,600 --> 00:19:08,790 Her Holiness, Rory Mercury. 347 00:19:11,570 --> 00:19:13,000 I see. 348 00:19:13,270 --> 00:19:15,300 With Her Holiness at their side, 349 00:19:15,300 --> 00:19:18,270 I could see them defeating a Fire Dragon. 350 00:19:18,570 --> 00:19:22,010 But I'm surprised she decided to go. 351 00:19:22,400 --> 00:19:26,240 Which means that this glory belongs to the gods, then? 352 00:19:26,240 --> 00:19:30,270 No. A man named Itami Youji led the party. 353 00:19:31,130 --> 00:19:32,020 Itami? 354 00:19:32,020 --> 00:19:35,930 The man who, in your presence, um... 355 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:38,570 attacked Brother. 356 00:19:39,010 --> 00:19:40,850 Him? 357 00:19:40,850 --> 00:19:43,240 The enemy was involved, eh? 358 00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:45,910 And the others? 359 00:19:46,180 --> 00:19:48,810 Tuka is an elf of the Lodo Forest clan. 360 00:19:48,810 --> 00:19:52,270 Yao is a dark elf from the Schwartz Woods. 361 00:19:52,570 --> 00:19:54,420 Now the other races? 362 00:19:54,420 --> 00:19:56,760 And lastly, Lelei La Lelena, 363 00:19:56,760 --> 00:20:00,420 a student of the Sage Kato, and a former resident of Coda Village. 364 00:20:00,810 --> 00:20:04,390 A student of Grand Master Kato? 365 00:20:04,820 --> 00:20:06,180 Is she human? 366 00:20:06,180 --> 00:20:07,590 Y-Yes! 367 00:20:07,590 --> 00:20:09,170 She is a descendant of Rurudo, 368 00:20:09,170 --> 00:20:13,940 but since she lived in Coda Village, you could say she's an imperial citizen! 369 00:20:15,530 --> 00:20:19,150 I see. That's excellent news. 370 00:20:19,590 --> 00:20:20,400 Pina! 371 00:20:20,900 --> 00:20:26,490 I'd like you to find this Lelei and invite her to the capital. 372 00:20:27,000 --> 00:20:29,100 I want to reward her. 373 00:20:29,100 --> 00:20:30,660 That's good, right? 374 00:20:30,660 --> 00:20:31,330 Yes! 375 00:20:32,210 --> 00:20:35,170 That is an order. Understood? 376 00:20:35,570 --> 00:20:40,120 He seems to be quite pleased that one of his citizens was in the battle. 377 00:20:40,900 --> 00:20:43,000 That would be true for any country. 378 00:20:43,380 --> 00:20:45,480 I'm sure Japan would be no different. 379 00:20:45,850 --> 00:20:46,680 True. 380 00:20:47,770 --> 00:20:48,560 Damn it! 381 00:20:49,390 --> 00:20:53,810 Is defeating a Fire Dragon that special? 382 00:20:56,230 --> 00:20:59,820 Why is someone getting more glory than me? 383 00:21:00,440 --> 00:21:03,780 I'm the crown prince! 384 00:21:03,780 --> 00:21:05,810 Your Highness, this is a humiliation! 385 00:21:05,810 --> 00:21:08,080 We can't simply let this go! 386 00:21:08,700 --> 00:21:09,800 Your Highness! 387 00:21:13,200 --> 00:21:14,150 Brother... 388 00:21:14,150 --> 00:21:16,290 Are you all ready? 389 00:21:18,720 --> 00:21:21,920 For my Empire and its people! 390 00:21:22,390 --> 00:21:24,430 For the Empire! 391 00:21:37,840 --> 00:21:38,480 Your Highness! 392 00:21:38,480 --> 00:21:39,110 Father! 393 00:21:42,980 --> 00:21:44,710 The haryo nostrum... 394 00:21:44,710 --> 00:21:46,830 It worked splendidly. 395 00:21:46,130 --> 00:21:47,180 Your Highness! 396 00:21:47,180 --> 00:21:48,280 Mort-sama! 397 00:21:58,000 --> 00:22:01,500 Father! Father! Father! 398 00:22:01,930 --> 00:22:04,070 Father! 399 00:23:35,010 --> 00:23:40,060 {\an3}Episode 19 Dangerous Sisters 400 00:23:35,680 --> 00:23:39,180 {\an8}Next time on Gate: "Dangerous Sisters."