"and proclaim that I shall create a new kingdom here in Earthspace." "this war is giving every indication that it will become protracted." "what should our course of action be?" "Is this a time for Orbital Knights to squabble among themselves?" "Is it a time to squabble over credit?" "The time has come for us to gather under one flag and fight together for the future of Vers." "Count Troyard." "This includes the right to decide upon whom to bestow the power to awaken Aldnoah. it is my heartfelt wish that you think of Count Troyard's words as my own and rally to his side." "we do for Vers!" "I see." "Her Highness's words must have sounded like a divine revelation." "Divine revelation?" "Everyone knows that she was only able to issue that proclamation because of you." "To the knights who are unhappy about the present they were words from on high." "Surely they must feel that someone has appeared who will lead them." "You exaggerate." "rebel factions are also certain to appear." "There is something that I wish you to do on that score." "Milord?" "we will never see the end of it." "Start by rooting out the dangerous elements." "We can let the proper authorities take it from there." "Milord?" "Princess Asseylum's name will be motivation enough." "And it should be simple enough to strip them of their knighthood with some random accusation or other." "You do not approve?" "You think it too underhanded?" "Milord." "Quite the opposite." "It is only natural that you would stop at nothing to achieve your goal." "I... you have seemed prepared for the worst." "My wish was to be close to Her Highness." "My wish was to be worthy of her." "And to be of some service to her..." "But I... then that is..." "Harklight?" "Enter." "M-Milord Slaine..." "Miss Eddelrittuo?" "We are quite satisfied with your ship's current actions." "we want you to continue providing unit support as a commando squad." "I have no objections to that." "But about that proclamation by Princess Asseylum..." "That nonsense about founding a new dynasty in Earthspace?" "It's nothing but big talk meant to stir up the Mars Knights." "Something along those lines." "That might be the case." "But perhaps we should consider the possibility that the enemy's attacks might be about to move to the next level." "doing nothing?" "Is that what you are implying?" "sir." "I meant nothing of the sort." "we are currently coordinating with our primary units." "you will be contacted. but there is no telling how much faith we can put in a ship that runs on the enemy's power." "but that's just how it is." "I'm amazed that you sat through that without any outbursts." "I'm only here as your escort." "I'm not that naive." "They just don't understand." "They probably just don't know what they've got." "They're doing the best they can." "No." "I'm not griping about how they're treating the Deucalion." "I've just... given up on them." "On us?" "On the Martians." "and they're wildly misinterpreting it." "That's terrifying." "I will drain the therapeutic fluid and bring Princess Asselyum to my castle." "Tell no one of this." "of course." " But why not-." " Do as I say!" "Forgive me." "I did not mean to startle you." "No visitors are allowed?" "My sister's condition is that serious?" "She..." "Perhaps it was a miracle that she held on for this long." "How much time does she have?" "Today?" "Tomorrow?" "They say that they still do not know." "It is just as possible that she will remain in this condition indefinitely." "I see..." "I can guess what you are feeling." "but she is your only sibling by blood." "Slaine?" "I must go." "Slaine..." "Slaine." "Even if you cry in front of me today." "Even if you shed tears over her." "Because I... am already yours." "Could that have triggered it?" "No..." "It couldn't be." "I always looked up to you." "You had everything that I did not." "So I hated you." "sister." "I will be truly be your substitute and I will be Slaine's support!" "Why...?" "What's up with that?" "Does that mean she got ditched here?" "The captain left me in charge because she trusts me." "but Cdr." "Mizusaki has got to be devastated." "Why did she pick Lt. Marito of all people as her traveling companion?" "more like." "What's this about Lt. Marito? so I thought it might be serious." "the situation is definitely changing." "I can't believe that the princess is getting married..." "That's what you're interested in?" "but look..." "Isn't it possible that her change of heart was because someone around her felt that way?" "she was seduced by him or something?" "Sorry." "But we're still not 100% sure that the Princess Asseylum who said that right?" "I honestly can't say. but there's no telling just how much he can see." "Have you eaten?" "In a bit." "Let me find a good place to leave off." "You've been this way since we were little." "everything else fades away." "Here." "Yuki." "uh..." "Yeah." "That proclamation seemed to prove everything you've been saying." "and if would she think of a founding a kingdom in Earthspace?" "Slaine Troyard." "That douchebag who shot my dear little brother?" "Yuki." "It doesn't matter if she's real or not anymore." "I don't think anyone would bother to listen to her." "Even if she tried to broker a peace between Earth and Mars again." "I will get preparations underway." "Milord Slaine?" "I'm listening." "Proceed as planned." "Milord." "Her Highness has yet to-." "She will wake up soon." "I know it." "Milord." "But... tragedies do happen." "Milord?" "It's nothing." "Has there been any change?" "No." "They believe that she might remain in this condition for some time." "We will wait as long as it takes." "We are used to waiting." "waking up to find that everything has changed." "Will I..." "Will I seem different to her as well?" "I'm sure of it." "I shall return." "Milord Slaine!" "Rittuo..." "Eddelrittuo..." "Milady..." "I..." "She..." "She is awake..." "Your Highness!" "It is me!" "It is Slaine!" "Slaine Troyard!" "I am Slaine Troyard..." "Your Highness..." "Slaine..." "Slaine..." "Slaine..." "Slaine..." "Slaine..." "Slaine..." "Your Highness!" "I've been waiting so long to hear you say my name once again!" "Count Mazuurek." "Count Barouhcruz." "what are your plans?" "as well." "I can act as intermediary." "I have heard what happened with Count Marylcian." "It must have been most galling." "and that was the result." "There is nothing to hold a grudge over." "Troyard is dangerous. there are even suspicions that he also killed Count Saazbaum-." "It doesn't matter who it is." "I merely..." "But you-." "Hold your tongue." "How could you let yourself be misled by such unfounded rumors?" "I take it?" "No one can stop Count Troyard's rise." "even Aldnoah activation privileges." "Do not try to fight an Olympian sandstorm."" "I suggest you choose wisely." "Count Barouhcruz pledges his full and unconditional cooperation. but they appear to be amenable to acknowledging the new kingdom." "Morale is also on the increase within the base." "We have almost finished going through the list of knights who seem likely to oppose you." "We are ready to take forceful steps at any time." "Milord Slaine?" "Is something the matter?" "but is it about Princess Asseylum's recovery?" "You want me to give her time off?" "Eddelrittuo?" "Yes." "If only a little while." "I'm sure that Princess Asseylum's sudden turn came as a blow to her." "Slaine?" "I've been worried." "Thank you for your concern." "You are the only person that I can count on now." "I will make Vers mine." "For Her Highness." "Dales Platoon and Orlov Platoon currently marching towards enemy Landing Castle. go on the offensive immediately and destroy it." "They're lovely." "Milady." "he did?" "It looks just like Earth." "It does." "Are your memories of Earth returning?" "Birds..." "I was watching birds... with that boy." "Milady?" "Kaizuka...?" "Is something the matter?" "too?" "This is Dales Platoon." "Currently closing on enemy Landing Castle with Orlov Platoon." "Clydesdale Platoon?" "Powerful explosive charges are attached to the arrowheads!" "Be careful!" "Bastard!" "Don't waste your ammunition!" "The enemy is cloaked and is fast!" "which is probably to... muzzle flashes would make it easy to pinpoint its location." "This must be to avoid that." "Optical camouflage?" "Does invisibility technology even...?" "It must be based on... it's ingenious." "and it's not casting a shadow." "But..." "It definitely exists." "Yeah." "Milord?" "Customize it however you like." "I've already discussed the matters of your peerage title and activation factor with Princess Lemrina." "Milord Slaine..." "The arrow has been loosed." "There is no turning back now." "Milord!" "Count Sebring." "Count Raffia." "Inform Count Orga." "Tell him to swear fealty." "loading complete." "too." "Fire!" "it definitely exists." "And if it exists... it will have an effect on air currents!" "Target located." "Right!" "Open fire!" " Lieutenant!" " What is it?" "At our 3 o'clock!" "New enemy!" "New enemy closing in from dead ahead!" "They're attacking as a team?" "too!" "Incoming!" "A Landing Castle... brace for impact!" "Multiple Landing Castles..." "Multiple Kataphraktoi..." "Simultaneously!" "He's made his move!" "It's him!" "Right." "It's too late for doubts now." "There is no returning from this place I have come to."