Original subtitles

A prophecy of the dawn.

Of late, mutant activity has increased considerably.

Because of this, large volumes of firearms

are circulating outside the capital in each city and village.

Add to this an increase in crime.

Rumors have even been heard

of increasing discontent toward the empire among the regional nobility.

We have also received reports that, in some cities,

protests among the populace have progressed to verge of rioting.

It is said the most radical elements of them have banded together

and even developed into an armed terrorist group.

In response to these events, there are proposals which I wish to present.

First, an expansion of the military

in conjunction with deployment in defense of the realm.

Second, a ban on civilian possession, mainly of Class 2 or higher heavy artillery.

Representing the will of the Diet,

Your Majesty, I beseech your decision on these matters.

Morning.

You're up early today, Leo.

Yeah, I need to be sharp.

It's my first day as an imperial soldier!

It's a big step up from a meager shoeshiner!

First day as a trainee .

Shut it.

I can't be a burden on you forever.

Oh, how responsible.

Well, take care of the little ones for me.

Gotcha.

Wait, you have work this morning?

Yeah. See you at the guardhouse later.

You should quit these side jobs now!

Hey, we're getting together this weekend.

You're coming, right?

Uh... Pass.

Play without me.

You still sore about losing your pay last time?

It's hilarious.

Don't chicken out because you lost a time or two!

This is why you always--

Oh, shit, shit, shit.

Slacking off and gambling?

I-I-I... Uh...

W-Want to join in?

Oh, that sounds fuuuun.

D-Does it?

Are you stupid?!

Get those boxes loaded and get going!

Yes, sir! Sorry, sir! Got it!

Excuse me.

Would you like help?

The cargo is already inside.

Once you secure it, use the disguised truck waiting in the parking lot.

Get it done.

Okay, one person waits in the truck.

Two groups of two to find the package.

I call the truck.

Then I get to have fun with Schaake.

Whatever. We're wasting time.

H-Hey.

And... there.

Finished.

Sorry to take up your time.

Don't sweat it. I'm good at physical stuff.

You don't seem like the athletic type.

Yeah...

You seem to be in high spirits.

It's my first day on the job.

Oh, really?

I work here, so we'll probably see each other around.

Name's Innumael.

I'm Leocadio.

Hey, Innu! Come here a moment!

Uh-oh.

Well, thanks again!

Good luck with your job!

Hurry up!

C-C-Coming! Coming!

Leo! Quit wasting time!

We gotta go!

Okay!

Huh?

What were you doing?

Just lending a hand.

We still have time.

Dummy. You trying to be late your first day?

You'll get me in trouble!

What's the commander like?

He's... a good person.

Mild-mannered and kind to his subordinates.

That response seemed cagey.

Well, you'll see for yourself anyway.

Why can't we find it?!

Are we sure it came in today?

No question.

It should be here somewhere.

Excuse me, sir--

Yes?

Hey, what are you thinking?!

Go with it.

I'm looking for a package delivered today.

Hmm.

It's this one here.

Strange.

It's not here, is it?

If I had to guess, an employee loaded it by mistake.

Do you know where it would go?

Uh, give me a moment.

Let's see...

Hmm...

Now then. Seitz, I'll leave Leocadio's training to you.

Yes, sir. Understood.

Leocadio...

Leo.

Yes?

Next week is your enlistment ceremony.

It's for the new recruits of squads 5, 8, 12, and 13.

Learn the ropes from Seitz by then.

Yes, sir! I'll give my all!

Good.

Oh, this bears repeating.

You're all aware of the smuggling group Headkeeper, yes?

They've become increasingly active lately,

and increasingly extreme.

A transport unit was attacked the other day.

I want you all to stay vigilant as you go about your duties.

Okay.

That's it. Dismissed.

Good spot for a break.

Anyway, it's bad. We need to recover the cargo.

Do you know where it's headed?

Schaake's working on that now.

As for which truck it was loaded onto, I think we can narrow it down to 2 or 3.

Looks like she's back.

Damian, bring the van out.

Got it.

Benjamin, there may be hostilities. Ready some weapons.

Okay.

I'm getting the van.

Thanks.

Hello there.

Heya. Good evening.

Here you go.

Thanks. A deliveryman, huh?

Good evening.

Let's see... Good.

I'll inspect your cargo now.

Oh, is that your wife?

Huh? Oh, this. It's my sister.

You know, she's gonna start working this year.

It'll lighten the load on my shoulders a bit.

I see. Must be tough, just the two of you.

Huh?

Hmm.

What is this?

Huh? What's what?

These boxes...

They're not on the list.

I'll have to open them, okay?

Innumael... Grauer.

Where did you get those? Think we wouldn't notice?

No, no, no, no. I have no idea, really!

There must be a mistake! Please check--

I already checked with the shipping company.

But your outfit isn't authorized by the Imperial Diet

to transport prohibited artillery.

B-But I didn't... I--

Doesn't matter if you really are innocent,

Unfortunately, I can't release you.

Possession cases must be turned over to the Ministry of Justice in the capital.

But this is crazy...

I'm told the transfer unit arrives tonight.

Think up an excuse or two while you can.

Well?

It appears a delivery worker was detained today.

We're doing this?

Yes. We just have to do it before the transfer to the military.

Look, I get we gotta recover the cargo, but do we really need to do a jailbreak?

If we're not careful, we could be discovered.

We can't very well leave him there. We do have something to do with his predicament.

We shouldn't stick our necks out for some guy we've never met.

Let's join back up with the others.

Relax a little! It's just a transfer assignment.

Yeah, I'll be fine.

I just didn't expect to be leaving the capital the first day.

Just think of it as a little trip.

Hey, did you hear about Squad 31?

I did. Apparently half of them were wiped out by monsters.

And the ones who came back were hurt pretty bad.

Monsters?

Yeah. Incidents are on the rise lately.

They don't know why, but apparently mutant monsters have been popping up,

and they've turned really aggressive.

They've even started coming near human settlements.

Even within the empire, specialized combat units have been deployed, I hear.

Who're you?

Come with us.

Huh? What's going on?

They're onto us. Split into two groups as planned.

Yeah.

Hurry up!

What's happening?

Arnold.

I know.

At least we met up.

I see you guys made it, too.

Seems you didn't have much trouble.

Oh, no. We had huge trouble.

The van got pretty shot up.

It needs repairs. It could fail at any moment.

Not a problem. There's still the truck we took to get here.

You're gonna put us in the cargo bed?

Uh, pardon me...

Who are you people?

There were at least three assailants.

They broke out the man scheduled for transfer.

And?

Uh, well, they're probably that smuggling group. They took the cargo as well.

We had several people injured.

Which way did they flee?

E-Erm, my men's report said they went west toward the large forest.

One more thing.

Take this.

The escaped prisoner's name is Innumael Grauer.

He works for a shipping company. No prior record.

A smuggling organization?!

There was a mix-up and somehow our cargo wound up in your truck.

That's why you were detained.

H-Hold on a minute.

Then you were really here for the cargo, not to help me?!

--Pretty much. --Have some tea.

Y-You've got some nerve!

Is that all you have to say after dragging me into this?

Well, this would never have happened if you hadn't taken our cargo by mistake.

That--

How about some tea?

The empire has been busy

after the partial delegation of authority from the emperor to the Diet.

Measures convenient for the Diet have passed one after the other,

and in dubio contra reum has become the rule over the last few months.

If you'd stayed in jail, you'd have gotten a life sentence. Maybe an execution.

Even if the charges are false.

That's crazy.

Regardless,

we do feel bad about getting you mixed up in this.

Sorry.

Kill the lights.

Military vehicles are coming!

I just saw some light in the canyon.

As I suspected.

How'd you know they'd be here, in the opposite direction of the forest?

A suspicious pair appeared in the logs of who passes through the checkpoint.

They must have been doing reconnaissance.

A group like that would do a jailbreak without a plan.

I believe half those who fled were decoys.

I... see...

Are you okay?

Will there be...

...a b-battle?

I-It'll be fine. Our squad's pretty tough!

If anything happens, I'll be there to protect you.

Right.

This isn't happening! This isn't happening!

No good. We can't lose them.

They're gonna overtake us!

Shouldn't we prepare to engage them before they close the distance?

Fortunately, we still have the weapons Innumael was transporting.

What?

Arn...

Okay...

We're engaging them!

Looks like they're stopping.

You don't think they're splitting up to escape, do you?

No. Prepare for battle, everyone.

They have the smuggled heavy artillery.

They can't get it through the canyon without the truck.

Leo, you're a lucky man.

Combat on your first day.

Do survive it.

Leo!

Yikes. That's a lot of firepower!

Dirty lawbreaker.

Ben!

Leo!

Dammit!

H-Hey...

What?

What do I do?

Dammit!

Damian?!

Truly, the world is full of misfortune.

Sorry.

I've got no grudge against you, but--

Zeitz?