01x07 - Fortunate Revolt

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The imperial family of
the Abh Empire...
The imperial family of
the Abh Empire...
...consists of
eight royal families.
...consists of
eight royal families.
...consists of
eight royal families.
These families, all using the
name Abriel are descended...
These families, all using the
name Abriel are descended...
These families, all using the
name Abriel are descended...
These families, all using the
name Abriel are descended...
...from the siblings and children
of Emperor Dounei, the founder.
...from the siblings and children
of Emperor Dounei, the founder.
...from the siblings and children
of Emperor Dounei, the founder.
Everyone born in
these 8 royal families...
Everyone born in
these 8 royal families...
Everyone born in
these 8 royal families...
...is destined to serve in
the military and participate...
...is destined to serve in
the military and participate...
...in a severe competition
to claim for the jade throne.
...in a severe competition
to claim for the jade throne.
...in a severe competition
to claim for the jade throne.
Abriel Nei Dobrusk
Paryunu Lafiel is also...
Abriel Nei Dobrusk
Paryunu Lafiel is also...
...one of these contenders.

Listen, Baron. This is a mission.

You do realize how
sacred a mission is.

Should anything happen to
Jinto, I will not forgive you.

Your Highness!

Her Highness is very tired!

Show her to her room!

I see you're awake,
young man.

Who are you?

You should introduce yourself
before you ask for someone's name.

I'm Count Jinto
of Lin Syun Rock Hyde.

You're a Count?
I wouldn't have guessed.

But you hardly
look like an Abh.

Neither do you.

I'm Sluf, the former Baron
Atosryua Syun Atos Febdash.

Then you're the
present Baron's...

I'm his father.

What's the big idea?

Calm down, young man.

It seems that my son has done
something, but I have no idea.

I'm not in the mood for jokes.

I'm not kidding you.

Lafiel...

Where's Lafiel?

Am I the only one brought here?

Wasn't there a girl as well?

A girl?

No, you were the only one.

This girl you're talking about,
is she your girlfriend?

My clyuno is missing.

My son likely had something
to do with that too.

Please take me to
your son immediately!

That would be impossible,
young man.

Why is that?!

Because I'm confined
here by my son.

What?!

Jinto... Jinto...

The clyuno you're calling
is presently not being worn.

Show me my current position.

Show me where
the Baron's room is.

How about the guestrooms?

Which ones are
presently occupied?

Are any of them
used for confinement?

I do not understand
your question.

Tell me the names of everyone
here and their locations.

I cannot do that without
the approval of our master.

Do you wish to get approval?

Please note...

Forget it.

Can I get to the spaceport?

Is there a pressurized route...

...to the moored transfer shuttle?

Yes, there is.

Is the route closed?

It is not closed...

...but an electromagnetic
crest key is required.

Is my electromagnetic
crest registered?

No, it isn't.

Can I register it now?

I cannot do that without
the approval of our master.

Do you wish to get approval?

Please note that the
master is presently resting...

Whose electromagnetic
crests are registered?

Our master and
all of the vassals.

-The vassals' names are...

-Forget it!
-The vassals' names are...

The Baron's father is here,
right?

Yes. The former Baron
resides in this spaceport.

Is the electromagnetic crest of
the Baron's father registered?

No. It is not registered.

Why is that?

By order of our master.

Tell me why the Baron
gave such orders.

I cannot do that without
the approval of our master.

Do you wish to get approval?

-Please note that the master is...

-I've heard that line already.
-Please note that the master is...

Tell me where the former Baron is.

I want to meet with
the former Baron.

You shall arrange
an appointment.

I cannot do that without
the approval of our master.

Do you wish to get approval?

-Please note...
-No!

Why do I need permission from
the Baron to meet his father?

That doesn't make sense.

I do not have an answer.

Naturally.

Is there anyone else...

...present in the area occupied
by the former Baron?

Yes. One other person.

What's that person's name?!

The name has
not been registered.

That person's not a vassal,
right?

Correct.

Would I need a valid
electromagnetic crest...

...to get to the former
Baron's quarters?

In addition to an
electromagnetic crest...

...you will need the
approval of our master.

Do you wish...

There's no need to continue.

Confined?

That's right.

I'm given everything I need...

...but I'm not free.

There's no other word
to describe it than 'confined'.

But the Baron is your son,
isn't he?

That's precisely why.

He's not happy that I'm
genetically a Terran.

He doesn't want
others to see me...

...or at least, the
vassals to see me...

...so he keeps me confined.

You're confusing
me even more.

He's got a severe
inferiority complex.

The history of the Febdash
family is still very short.

Only three generations ago,
the family had no warrior rank.

He's always been quite
upset about that fact.

His decision to confine me...

...is likely also a
result of that.

He can't stand the sight
of his Terran father.

It seems he has
a problem with me too.

Since being locked in here...

...I've reflected on where
I'd gone wrong...

...in raising my son.

I've had plenty of time to think.

I could give you advice on
raising children if you wish.

Maybe later.

But first, I must get out of here.

Don't push it, young man.

Or rather, Your Excellency
Count Hyde.

But I haven't got time...

How many hours
was I unconscious?

Since you were brought here...

...it's been about five hours.

Five hours...

Your Highness!

Your name's...

...Seelnay, right?

Yes.

I am so honored,
Your Highness!

You remembered the name of
a lowly person like myself.

Where to? Your Highness?

To my shuttle!

Oh!

I'm terribly sorry to say this...

...but our master asks that you
stay away from the shuttle...

Our master said...

Wait, please, Your Highness.

Please...

Please...

Your Highness?

Your Highness?!

Your Highness!

You mustn't!

Your Highness!

But our master asks that you...

...stay away from
the transfer shuttle.

What are you hesitating for,
Klowal.

Your decision is correct.

There is nothing to fear.

You've spoken your mind...

...to a real Abh,
a Princess, no less.

There's no doubt the enemy
is the Four Nations Alliance.

Should they come here...

...do you think they'd
leave this domain alone?

Not likely.

So then...

...why not negotiate
trading the princess...

...for the safety of the domain?

I'll try and stall on
the negotiations.

But I'll cooperate with them.

I'll convert this domain into
a Four Nations Alliance base.

Once it becomes
an important base...

...they won't push me around.

However...

...what if my ties with
the Empire are broken...

...and the enemy doesn't come?

That would be the best outcome.

My dream is to build
a kingdom of my own.

In every sense...

...I'll become the absolute
ruler of this small world.

I don't need any more
than the fifty vassals.

I can live on
bio-meat alone.

I can live without
Semryush apple cider.

As long as I hold onto this world
and rule with absolute power.

I know...

A kingdom...

...will need a successor.

I'll have the princess
give birth to a successor.

What is it?!

This is Grieda
from housekeeping.

I'm terribly sorry
to disturb your rest...

...but we have an intruder
in the transfer shuttle.

What shall we do?

What?!

Seelnay.

Yes!

I want you to take me to Jinto.

Mr. Jinto?

Oh, that person...

He's being confined
by the Baron.

Confined?!

By our master?!

You know where the
former Baron is?

Yes, but... Uh...

I need approval from our master
to enter the Number 3 quarters.

Take me there right away!

That would be impossible.

Is there any place I can call him?

Only from housekeeping,
but they too...

Then let's take it over.

You and I.

Your Highness and myself?

Do you know how to use this?

It's easy.

We have no time.

B-But...

Seelnay.

While you may be
the Baron's vassal...

...you're also a citizen
of the Empire.

Is it more important to wash
his back for the rest of your life?

Or to pour the Baron his wine?

Or...

...will you help save our
Star Forces mission?

With me?

Well, I...

I will abide by your orders,
Your Highness.

I thank you greatly.

You are too kind.

Your Highness!

What is it?!

I have a petition to make to you.

Go ahead.

If I act against
my master's orders...

...I won't be able to remain.

Please include me among
your vassals, Your Highness.

But I have no vassals
serving me.

You're kidding!

Of course...

...there are many vassals
serving the Clyuve family.

It is my father who chooses
vassals...

...but I'll put in a word for you.

I am truly honored!

You can stop groveling.

Groveling, Your Highness?

Hey, hey. I don't know why
you're in such a hurry...

...but you surely have
an hour or two.

How about just relaxing for
a while, Your Excellency.

Could you take it easy on
the "Your Excellency" bit?

I'm not too comfortable with it.

It looks like you've got
problems of your own.

Just the same, a count has...

...the rank of a feudal lord.

My own mother did
pretty well for a Terran...

...but straight from
citizen to count?

I don't know if it was
your father or mother...

...but it worked for you.

It was my father.

My father wasn't even
a citizen of the Empire.

He sure pulled it off.

Could you tell me about him?

I'm...

I'm sorry, but...

Is that so?

Well, I've gotta
respect your wishes.

There's not one window
I could get out from.

Of course not.

Even if there was, this area is
surrounded with bio-farms...

...so you'll see nothing
that'll lift your spirits.

In outer space, it's more
practical not to have windows.

This is awesome.

Wait a minute.

Where have you been all
your life to be impressed...

...by such a common device.

It's not the device
I'm impressed with.

I'm amazed by this
fascinating scenery.

I misunderstood then.

Is this Abh illusionary art?

Oh, do you know about it?

I truly believe that
nothing reflects...

...the pride of the Abh
more than this scenery.

One can keep one's
dignity to oneself.

There's no need to go
around telling everyone.

However, that unworthy son.

Rather than stand tall on the
mountains, he avoids them...

...by digging deep valleys...

...satisfied that he's placed
himself high above.

Uh, Your Excellency...

Oh, right.

You haven't got time for this,
have you, young man?

Are there no communicators
in here?

Well, there is one...

...but only connected
to housekeeping.

I doubt they'll transfer you to
that girl you were talking about.

Then how about one of
us pretending to get sick?

If I were to act sick
just after you'd arrived here...

...they'd get awfully suspicious.

Let's just say I'm prone to illness.

I wonder if my son would even
care if you were dead or alive.

Please take me there anyway.

If only I can get through
to her, she could...

You have confidence in her.

She must be a special girl.

She's a...

...princess of the Empire.

You don't say!

Stay exactly where you are!

This section is now under
the Star Forces' control!

I demand that you connect
me to the former Baron.

That's prohibited.

Forget about the Baron's orders.
And hurry up!

Don't move! Kuhaspia!

How dare you!

What's going on, Seelnay?!

Listen, Alisa!

Her Highness is taking
me as her vassal...

Hurry up!

You're serious,
Your Highness.

I don't sh**t people for fun.

I understand.

What's the matter,
Your Highness?!

You've come at the
perfect time, Baron.

You will cooperate.

What are you waiting for?
Protect me!

I can't believe it!

You're pointing your g*ns
at Her Highness!

Seelnay!

You little traitor!

Citizen Seelnay is
under my protection.

Your Highness!

I...
I couldn't be more fortunate!

Your Highness,you're
Overstepping your authority.

I've welcomed you
with open arms.

In that case you shall let us go.

I cannot allow that.

I will rescue Jinto...

...even without your help.

I'll just have to slice
this spaceport apart.

All right.

I'm an Abh nobleman,
I will not submit to threats.

You can try whatever you wish.

Master!

Please wait!

You always were
the Baron's favorite!

Your Highness,
we're connected!

Is this Baron Febdash senior?

Lafiel?

Jinto!

Are you all right?!

Yeah, somehow.

How about you?

I'm okay.

Be careful, Jinto.

The Baron could be on his way.

What? For what?

You always seem oblivious
to the dangers around you.

I think he wants to k*ll you.

What should I do about it?

We've got no weapons here.

Can you somehow escape?

I'm at a total loss
without you around.

I suppose.

Not yet?

I'm trying...

What is it?

It won't open!

The control room's
taken over all functions!

Did you hear that, Jinto?

It seems the Baron
doesn't have the time...

...to go and k*ll you.

That's a shame.

I'm terribly sorry,
Your Highness.

I can't do anything about access
to the Number 3 quarters.

Bring up a map.

Yes.

Lafiel?

Jinto!

Can you see the
ceiling from there?

Look straight at its center!

Why, it's...!

It's a hatch!

Of course, the dock.

You guys have a shuttle,
don't you?

A dock?

Out there?

This was once a departure
and arrival hall for VlPs.

They got rid of the elevator, so
it now opens directly into space.

I'll bring the shuttle there.

We'll depart as soon
as you get on.

But the Baron has
the transfer shuttle...

It doesn't belong to the Baron.

It's a Star Forces shuttle!

I'll be waiting.

Are you sure you two aren't
in love with each other?

Not a chance.

There aren't many
in the Empire who can...

...call Her Highness
by her name.

Let's just say it was...

...a feat achieved through
ignorance and good luck.

Well, that sounds like
a fascinating story too.

I still had no idea...

...that a genuine princess
who chanced upon this star...

...was about to trigger a
major incident all on her own.

Don't give me my
freedom out of pity

Unlike back in those days

I don't have the confidence
to fly very well

So I'll stay in my
birdcage for now

I WANNA FLY AWAY

Until the lost blue skies return

I'll just keep singing for you

A struggle has erupted
on this baronial spaceport.

Can I really trust you women?

It is regrettable...

I see.

Of course you can, Master.

Well done, Baron.

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