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I suppose.

It might be a problem that they ran off on their own, but…

That doesn't matter.

Huh?

The problem is that Alek took the hatched Loris with him.

A Loris?

That egg is from a species called Loris.

I see.

Huh? Wait, that doesn't make sense.

Why would he bother with one of these while on the run?

Lorises form an attachment

to the first thing they see when they're born,

just like ducklings.

Doctor, what exactly is this thing?

And why bring it for negotiations with the sultan?

You'll understand soon enough.

Mr. Sharp, your task is

to keep that egg, one of the few remaining, with you at all times.

Don't let it leave your side, not even for a moment, until further instructions.

Got it!

No sign of him anywhere.

That gunshot…

Do you think Volger was…

Let's go back again in the morning.

Come on, hurry and eat, or this guy's going to devour it all.

Yeah, you're right.

But I must say, I'm astonished.

I never expected elephant-shaped walkers to actually be roaming around.

Yeah.

What a strange city Constantinople is.

Huh?

Oh, hey!

I'm so sorry.

No, it's fine.

I've never seen that kind of creature around here.

Oh, we're just traveling.

I thought so.

I overheard you earlier.

Listen, you should call this city Istanbul.

People here have been calling it that for quite some time.

Using its old name might offend them, so best to avoid it.

Thank you. I'll be careful.

But hey, that must be nice.

Traveling with your son?

Oh, no, we're not--

It's our first trip together, just me and my dad.

Someday, come back to see the real Istanbul.

This country is about to change.

This city is a melting pot of races and ideologies.

It feels unstable here. We should move on as soon as we can.

But we have to wait for Volger.

Yes, but the question is, how long should we wait?

Here, we found him!

Hey, you wrote this ridiculous article, didn't you?

I don't know what you mean.

Don't lie to me!

Let go of me!

You old geezer!

Get up!

Stop that!

Huh?!

Who's this kid?

You lot. Don't think you'll get away with this!

Let's go.

What's going on?

You!

This way!

Klopp!

A friend of mine is inside.

We need to call the police.

You…

Move it!

Thank goodness, the police.

Huh?!

No way, the German army?

There he is!

This is the throne room of the king of the earth,

Sultan Mehmed V, Lord of the Horizons.

Welcome, Dr. Barlow.

It's an honor to meet you, Lord Sultan.

Please, this way.

His Majesty the King of England sends his warmest regards.

May peace be upon him.

We hope that the Ottoman Empire will continue to uphold peace.

To that end, we have brought a gift.

It seems rather small to be the Behemoth.

But I assure you, it is no less valuable.

I see.

Please show him the contents.

An egg? As a national gift?

A Darwinist joke, no doubt.

Your Majesty, this creature possesses an extraordinary power.

Power?

Yes.

It can elevate any nation to a level of development spanning decades.

It's somewhat beyond my comprehension.

I'm not as knowledgeable as you, Doctor. Please explain it in a way I can follow.

The best way to understand its power is to see it for yourself.

The egg should hatch soon.

So you expect me to trust you?

By the way, more countries want this creature

than I can count on my fingers.

In terms of value?

It is worth far more than the Behemoth.

If needed, I can have someone with the proper credentials prove it.

Oh, is that so?

Indeed. We have decided to refuse all aid from Britain.

Because they have already provided us with so many things.

Railroads, airplanes, and…

Seriously?

I see that I have come too late.

Doctor, let me present to you the new commander of the Ottoman Navy.

Admiral Wilhelm Souchon, also the captain of that Goeben.

It is an honor to meet you, madam.

I am truly moved.

You have brought the famous airbeast with you.

Everything is in place to roast the Leviathan whole.

This time, we won't let it escape.

Over there!

Damn it!

Damn it! Where the hell did he go?

Why aren't they making a move?

There has to be a catch.

Sorry I'm late.

Hey!

All right, the temperature is stable.

Doctor?

This is terrible.

This egg might not make it.

Why?

Not all eggs can hatch successfully.

That's why we brought so many spares.

In that case, we'll do whatever it takes to recover the Loris from Alek.

But what else do we need it for? The sultan is already--

What I'm about to share with you is classified information.

Break confidentiality and you'll face a court-martial.

Do you understand?

Yes, ma'am!

The top priority of my mission is

to swiftly deliver the Loris to a specific individual

and guarantee that it can maximize its potential.

And that would be?

Time is critical.

This mission is pivotal and could dictate the future of the war.

In other words, this is a matter of millions of lives.

So that's why you've been in such a rush?

Yes. I was supposed to meet him here,

but he left without me while I was stuck in Switzerland.

In any case, we need to find Alek.

But with this city in such chaos, how are we supposed to…

Let's go and ask.

Huh?

So what we need is the Loris that Alek took with him.

You should know now is not the time for us to go after Alek, Mr. Volger.

I suppose not.

It's such a pity that this precious whale will end up in the hands of the Germans.

That's why I'm eager to resolve this situation quickly.

So I swear, if we can obtain the Loris, I won't lay a finger on him.

-That's why I'm asking-- -I refuse.

Huh?! Wait, Doctor!

I'm surprised.

I didn't expect you to get caught.

Oh? Seems like you're not important enough to be in the loop.

You seem awfully relaxed.

Aren't you worried about him? In a strange city like this?

Plus, the German army is on high alert, you know?

If his true identity gets exposed…

You seem to care a lot about Alek.

Of course. He's my friend.

Friend, you say?

That's what he said too.

It's heartening that Alek sees you as a friend despite your commoner status.

Hey, listen up, Count!

Just so you know, I'm over the moon that you're the only one who got caught!

You and the rest of your lot kept him caged all his life,

like some prized budgie in a luxurious cage!

And now he's finally free.

For better or worse, he can finally make his own choices!

What exactly are you trying to say?

Damn it, I don't even know! Bumrag!

Alek will surely notice the German army soon.

And like you said, he'll likely decide he needs to leave the city on his own.

That's why it's troublesome, because it's not like that.

Knowing him, he'd probably try something like rescuing you or waiting for you.

He'd end up doing something reckless like that for sure.

Changing the subject, you have a secret, don't you?

Wait a minute. What are you talking about?

The thing you're hiding with all your might.

Oh, you mean my age?

I see. So you're lying about your age too.

"Mr." Sharp.

How did you figure it out?

There were small hints, like your fencing moves.

But I became certain just now.

You gave it away.

Shit… Barking spiders!

If the captain finds out, it'll be the end of you.

Just spit it out. What do you want from me?

It's the Blue Mosque.

Huh?

Alek waits for me every morning at the Blue Mosque.

Listen, you must go.

You have to meet Alek and tell him that I said,

"I'm safe. Don't wait. Escape right now."

Understood.

If you or your people catch Alek…

Aye, I got it. I know what to do!

I'll go, and I'll make sure to tell Alek!

Best of luck, "Mr." Sharp.

I knew you were the perfect person for this.

Huh? What do you mean?

It's simple.

If anyone could get him to talk, I figured it would only be you.

What?

Wait, what do you mean by that?

Anyway, Sharp, I'd like you to head out tonight.

Where is this?

Klopp!

Young Master, I'm so glad you're safe.

Are you injured?

After that, I was attacked by the sultan's soldiers.

But they…

Thank you so much for rescuing my comrade.

Don't get the wrong idea.

Depending on who you are, I may bend your legs back till they break.

Enough.

Apologies.

It's just that I keep drawing in all these hot-headed types.

Now then, I haven't heard your names yet.

I'm Alek, and this is Klopp.

I'm Zaven.

And what's your nationality?

I'm from Austria.

What brings you all the way here?

Well, that's--

She's my daughter.

Um, why did you bring us here?

I'm curious.

What was your reason for going against them?

Aren't Austrians allied with Germany?

I couldn't just watch as violence happened in front of me.

There was a ruckus last night with that pompous British whale.

An escape attempt.

Apparently, two of them fled into this city.

As a local, I can't help but wonder who these strangers are

and what their intentions might be.

You understand, don't you?

Yes.

And then there's a disturbance at a restaurant involving two foreigners.

That's a beastie, isn't it?

As you suspect, we're the escapees.

Why was a Clanker on a Darwinist fabricated creature?

That's…

We encountered them in the Alps

and, due to circumstances, boarded the ship.

Stop making things up.

It's not a lie!

You could be a British spy.

No!

I'm from Austria--

It doesn't matter where you're from.

The escape is just an excuse for the German army.

An excuse?

You don't know? That whale was seized by the German army.

What's the matter?

No, it's just, um…

We're not spies.

We were prisoners.

Then tell me.

Who are you? What are you here for?

What are you hiding, kid?

Oh, I've had it!

Just bring them over here!

Come on, Nene's calling.

Are you guys little baby goats or something?

All that bleating, baa, baa, baa. Such noise!

Come closer.

Show me your hand.

Around 15 or 16, I'd say.

Hands that have never worked a day in their lives.

You've done fencing?

That one there.

That's your servant, right?

Fleeing Austria, hiding in the Alps.

Is that where you've been?

Aleksandar.

Nene, what are you…

Listen carefully. You understand, don't you?

We're not your enemies.

We're working to drive out the German army chasing you.

Answer me.

You're the son of the archduke killed in Sarajevo, aren't you?

Yes, that's right.

What?

Um, may I ask who you all are?

Come on.

We are going to bring this country back to life.

I can't stand by and watch the nation be sold off

at the whim of that greedy sultan.

This country shouldn't be ruled by aristocrats or foreigners.

The people who labor each and every day for this land

should decide for themselves where it goes.

Please allow me to help you.

Huh?

What are you suggesting?

I want to protect the Leviathan from the German army.

Wait, weren't you a prisoner?

Well, that's correct.

Huh? What kind of nonsense is this?

Listen up, kid.

Those Brits who came here caused their own problems with Germany.

It's of their own doing.

But my companion is on board.

And my friend.

Fine by me.

Let's work together to achieve each other's aims.

Thank you, Nene.

This is hilarious!

Hey, kid, are you volunteering to be Nene's grandson now?

Um, what?

Around here, nene is an old word for "grandmother."

Not to worry. At my age, I don't care how many grandchildren I have.

Even if one of them turns out to be a complete fool.

Now then, what can you two do?

I've received combat training, and Klopp is the best mechanic in Austria.

Why hasn't the enemy launched an attack?

It's because their objective is to capture the Leviathan alive.

We have intel that German reinforcements are expected to arrive soon.

They plan to continue their siege until their reinforcements arrive.

However, we didn't fail to anticipate this scenario.

Our own backup, which had been on standby just in case, is expected to arrive first.

That backup happens to be

the very same war beast that initiated this whole conflict.

The Behemoth.

Not bad, kid! You're approved for now.

Thank you.

But you've only got three days.

You'd better master it by then.

Three days?

Our comrades will gather…

and take action.

We have to finish before the German reinforcements show up.

The deadline is approaching.

Got it.

The Behemoth will arrive in four days, at midnight.

It will sink the Goeben along with its lightning cannon.

However, there's one obstacle in its path,

the Kraken Defense Net, installed in the Dardanelles Strait.

This is where we need you to come in and destroy the net.

The operation will begin at 2:00 a.m.

Furthermore, we are arranging an escape route from the Leviathan.

Once you locate the Kraken Net underwater, install barnacles at regular intervals.

Give it three hours, and the net will disintegrate and vanish into the sea.

After you've completed the task,

release the Hummingbird to inform us.

Afterward, take cover in the city,

and await the Behemoth's attack in four days.

Clear?

As for him, he's on a distinct mission

but will depart simultaneously with your group.

Remember, we have only one chance to deceive the enemy.

Is that clear, Mr. Sharp?

Aye, sir!

Your grandmother is like a sorceress.

She saw right through it all.

Nene constantly gathers information from all over the world.

That's what a leader does.

Sorry about the old room.

Not at all, I appreciate it.

Are you really a noble?

Huh?

In a sense, yes.

Well then…

Your name?

Oh, I haven’t told you, have I?

I'm Lilit.

Subtitle translation by: Emily Noguchi