01x06 - Lavender

[bunniefuu]

[Ishikawa] The Damocles' descent
is increasing in speed!

[Yoko] If we don't do something,

the units deployed in Ebetsu City
will be caught in the destruction.

I'll try controlling
the remaining float via the backdoor.

-[beeping]
-I'm in!

Its energy is draining rapidly.

There's no avoiding a crash.

[Kuroto] Can you buy us some time?

[Rozé] If I can adjust
the energy flow, maybe...

-Give it a shot.
-[Rozé] Roger!

I need you to control it so it falls
somewhere there would be few casualties.

Can you do it?

[Rozé] I'll do my best.

Ms. Araki, please share the data.

[grunts]

I'll provide cover for their evacuation.

Got it.

Haruka squad, switch to Ortygia support.

[Haruka] Roger that.

[Rozé] General Kuroto.

How about Okahoro Park
for the landing point?

That should work.

Monobe squad, Iwamoto squad,
proceed to 3 o'clock.

Oda squad, Munemori squad, to 8 o'clock.

[soldiers] Roger that!

[Rozé] We're running out of time.

Hurry, everyone!

[Yoko] All units have been evacuated
to a safe distance!

[Ishikawa] The float is
no longer responding.

The Damocles is falling!

[Yoko] It will make landfall
before reaching the landing point.

[sighs in relief]

[Kuroto] Well done.

You have my thanks.

[♪ opening theme song playing]

IMPERIAL PALACE
LORD NORLAND'S MANSION

[reporter on tv]
As announced by the government,

the mission to annihilate Sapporo
using the Damocles was...

The Damocles and young Divock...

The results don't quite
justify the sacrifice...

[Norland] No, they are sufficient.

You may go now.

Excuse me.

So... what's next?

You have something in mind, don't you?

Can we put that thing of yours to use?

We did manage to catch
several soldiers in the Sapporo Ghetto

trying to help the Elevens escape.

They're showing symptoms
like what we saw in Abashiri,

claiming to have no memory
of what occurred.

Guess we'll have
to interrogate them thoroughly.

SEVEN SHINING STARS HAKODATE HIDEOUT

Whew! Can't believe we made it back alive!

Hear, hear.

We didn't exactly come out unscathed.

[Oda] But we could've
easily been wiped out.

It's a miracle.

Guess we have the Nameless Mercenary
brothers to thank.

Agreed.

They shot down the debris, for one,
and controlled the float.

[Oda] Speaking of which,
where are those two?

[Shota] They went with General Kuroto
to see Dr. Einstein off.

Then they're taking a few days off.

What's up with that? No fair!

Call it the perks of being
contract mercenaries.

[Oda] While we
have to keep slaving away...

You're hardly "slaving away."

-Get to work already.
-[Oda] I'm working my butt off!

BLACK KNIGHTS MATSUMAE LOGISTICS FACILITY

[Nina] Thank you for everything.

[Kuroto] Likewise.

Our lives were saved
by the F.L.E.I.J.A. Eliminator.

You have our gratitude.

I should be thanking you.

Thanks to all of your efforts,

we were able to rid the world
of the F.L.E.I.J.A.

Thank you as well, Ms. Sakai.

Hardly, it was an honor to accompany you.

I will remain here and serve as a liaison
to the Black Knights.

[Kuroto] Well then...

I pray that all your wishes come true.

I'll help in any way I can.

[Rozé] Right. Thank you.

NEO-BRITANNIA GOVERNMENT OFFICE
FRONT SHRINE

[Catherine] So...

it seems the mission failed.

Di was real ambitious.

Maybe it was his vanity
that got him k*lled.

Is that so...

That concludes my report. Bye then.

[Sakura] Wait...

Were there any military casualties?

Well, considering all the combat,
there were bound to be some casualties.

[Sakura] I see...

My condolences
to those who lost their lives.

And also,

may I ask you to provide aid
for the injured Japanese people?

Don't start with that.

You're just a puppet empress.

Don't overstep your boundaries.

All you're doing
is creating more work for me.

[Sakura] So what you're saying

is that you're not incapable
of doing it, correct?

I may not possess any power,

but I want to do what I can.

Look, just leave that kind of thinking
to people who are actually strong...

I want to become strong!

You've got some nerve!
You're just a puppet!

[Catherine] Walther!

Guard the empress for me!
From now until tomorrow!

[Walther] Huh?

[Catherine] I'm stronger than you,
so you better listen to me! Got it?

Understood.

Today is the anniversary
of Governor Jugo's death.

Are you certain
you do not wish to visit his grave?

Many lives were lost
in the battle we just had.

Visiting my parent's grave
at a time like this would be selfish.

My apologies.

He was well-loved, wasn't he?

Governor Jugo was a benevolent man.

[Kuroto] He treated Japanese
and Britannians equally,

always making those around him smile.

Princess Sherry was the same.

The two were well-suited for each other.

However...

Princess Sherry fell ill at a young age,

and Governor Jugo,
under the pretense of an execution,

is said to have been k*lled
by Neo-Britannian soldiers...

I... k*lled... Jugo Sumeragi.

[Sakuya] He...

k*lled my father...

[car door opens, closes]

Once this battle is over,

I want to move their graves
to the same location.

Will you help me?

Yes, of course...

Thank you.

BLACK KNIGHTS HACHINOHE BASE

[Kaoru] It seems that Dr. Einstein
has safely arrived at headquarters.

I see.

[Kaoru] Second-Lieutenant Sakai
doesn't know Princess Sakuya...

that is, Rozé's identity yet, does she?

No, I haven't told her.

She's an earnest and honest individual.

She won't be able to carry out her duties
while keeping that secret.

The United Federation of Nations
plans to send another peace delegation

now that Neo-Britannia has lost
the Damocles and the F.L.E.I.J.A.

[Shiro] We'll just need to be prepared
to respond immediately,

no matter how the situation unfolds.

We must maintain
even closer contact with Hokkaido.

[Shiro] That's what we need Sakai for.

[Mei] Thank you for stopping by!

[groans]

[Mei] Oh, the check? One moment, please.

[woman] Thank you for the meal!

Please come again!

[Vallen] Mei, sandwich for Table 1.

Got it!

Business seems to be booming.

[Mei] Good morning!

[man 1] Mei, can I get a glass of water?
And a wet towel as well.

Sure thing!

[man 2] Oh, could I get the check?

[Mei] Right, coming up.

[Vallen] Mei, it's okay.
I'll take care of it.

[Mei] Sorry, boss.

Please come again.

Hey, you know... I could help.

Don't worry about it. This is my job.

It's not like I'm here all the time.

I could at least help with the shopping.

Really?

Why this outfit?

It really does suit you.

[Sakuya] Wait!

Ash?

Seriously?

Talk about bad timing!

For now, let's just get through this...

[Ash] What a coincidence!

Are you out shopping too, Raspberry?

[Sakuya] No! I mean... yes...

So... Ash, are you really
headed the same way as me?

I just don't want what happened to Mei
to happen to you. Don't worry about me.

[Sakuya] Easier said than done.
My emotions are all over the place,

but this guy really doesn't hold back
in expressing how he feels.

[Ash] By the way,
I haven't seen you at the cafe lately.

Have you been feeling unwell?

I'm the same as always.
My health is my only redeeming quality.

I know!

Next time,
I'll bring you something nutritious.

Are there any foods you don't like?

Anything you can't eat or are allergic to?

You know, our Butcher
only eats tuna-flavored kibble...

[Sakuya] How did this even happen?

[Ash] Also, recently, I...

[Sakuya] Ash?

Is that...

Narah Vaughn of the Einberg...?

Sorry, I just remembered something urgent.

If you'll excuse me.

Please look after yourself, Raspberry.

[Sakuya] Wait...

Here.

A small token of appreciation
for always visiting Sumari.

Thank you.

[Sakuya] Please come by again.

[Ash] Very well. I swear I will.

Until next time.

I have somewhere I need to be.

You go ahead.

[soldiers] Yes, my lord.

[Narah] So it was you.

It's been a while
since we last talked, Ash.

It has.

Not since I left Norland.

That would make it around two years.

[Narah] Feels like
it was just the other day.

[Sakuya] These two... are in contact?

Sir Walther Lindstedt...

I'm here today as acting bodyguard
for Her Majesty the Empress.

[Walther] Please, this way.

It's been a while.

Has it been two years already?

You seem in excellent health as always...

The Lindstedt and Luxembourg families

moved here as Princess Sherry's aides
when she got married.

[Walther] You protect the Japanese
in the special district.

I k*ll Japanese
as a Neo-Britannian soldier.

Our paths diverged. That's all.

-[knocks on door]
-[gasps]

Empress Sakuya.

Natalia!

It's been a while.

Yes, it really has... I've missed you.

Tell me everything.

Of course.

I'm glad to see you're well.

[Sakura] And you, Natalia,
haven't changed a bit...

By the way, there's this cat
who's been frequenting the café lately.

A cat?

Yes, a very lazy and troublesome cat.

Although she's a beauty
and seems to have been well-raised.

I'd love to meet her sometime.

By all means...

[Sakura] By the way, I heard about
the Special Administrative District

you've implemented in your domain.

Thank you for protecting the Japanese.

[Natalia] Oh... It's nothing.

[Sakura] I hope to implement a similar
system throughout the nation someday,

though I lack the power right now.

But I'll do what I can.

I believe that every little bit of effort
to create change

can help fulfill someone's wishes
or bring them happiness.

How admirable.
I hope you can fulfill your aspirations.

Thank you.

Ash, if you were alive,
why didn't you contact me?

Why become a t*rror1st...?

And you?

Why work under Norland?

You know my reasons.

I'm not asking you
to return to the military.

But please. Stop opposing us.

[Narah] I can use my power
to help you escape abroad.

Or defect to the Britannia Republic...

-[Ash] Never!
-[static]

[Sakuya] Out of range?

[biker] Hey! Hold on, girlie!

Hand over the keys!

Here, take 'em...

[Narah] Still can't forgive Norland?

Or yourself?

[Ash] Both.

[Narah] I told you before.

Jugo Sumeragi's death wasn't your fault.

Don't twist the facts.

You didn't k*ll Jugo Sumeragi.

He didn't?

[Narah] If you're attempting to atone
for your sins, it's pointless.

[Ash] It's not like that. I made a vow.

[Narah] A vow...?

And what about you?

There must be another way
without having to work for Norland.

For that...

I determined this
was the best course of action.

You've witnessed it yourself.

After the fall of the Britannian Empire,

behind the seemingly peaceful
facade of the world.

The intense hatred against Britannians...

Violence, theft,
discrimination, lynching...

[Narah] And even Lavender Home
had its victims.

The children from the orphanage
where you and I grew up.

That's why I made a vow.

Even if it means being used by Norland,

I will do all I can
as a Neo-Britannian soldier

to create a safe haven for those children.

Even if it means fighting me?

[Narah] What choice do I have?

[Ash] That man
will never keep his promise!

Have you forgotten what he made me do?
Me, his adopted son?!

[Narah] I know what your life
with Norland was like.

[Ash] Even so?

Even so.

It seems we're at an impasse.

[Ash] I understand your decision.

[Sakuya] He didn't k*ll my father?

And he's Norland's adopted son?

How can that be?

[cats mewing]

Give me a minute.

You'll get your food after this.

[Ash] Come on. I said after this.

Dinner's ready.

Can you clear the table?

[Rozé] Yeah, sure.

[Ash] Here.

Thanks for cooking.

[Rozé] Hey, Ash...

Hm?

What is it?

[Rozé] Oh, nothing.

Just wondering what you were up to today.

The usual.

Trained, looked after the weapons,

then went into town for a bit.

You?

Me too... the usual.

Met with collaborators,
gathered information...

[Ash] I see...

Yup...

[Ash] Have you forgotten
what he made me do?

Me, his adopted son?!

[Narah] You didn't k*ll Jugo Sumeragi.

[man groaning, screaming in pain]

It wasn't me!

I remember now.

Someone ordered me to do it...

It was... No!

I can't remember...

Please believe me, Sir Christoph!

[Scissorman] Interesting.

Looks like it was worth digging up
that destroyed Geass-related data...

Do it.

[whirring]

[squelching]

[screaming]

Tell me.

Who gave you the orders?

They had... blond hair...

[Scissorman] Is he dead?

Looks like it still needs adjustments.

[Scissorman] But it worked.

And we still have plenty of test subjects.

Can't wait to see what comes out next.

Give me more.

More.

[Natalia] By the way, there's this cat
who's been frequenting the café lately.

[Sakura] A cat?

[Natalia] Yes,

a very lazy and troublesome cat.

Although she's a beauty
and seems to have been well-raised.

[chuckles softly]

-[Walther] Puppet empress.
-[gasps]

Sakuya Sumeragi.

[gasps, grunts]

Yet even that is a lie.

Isn't that right,

Sakura Haruyanaginomiya?

[♪ closing theme music playing]