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Man, I'd love to skip guard duty and get some action right about now!

A rabbit beastman girl would be perfect.

You really like those rabbit girls, don't you?

Well, they're the best to torture for fun.

The way they squeal. It's wonderful.

Hey, did something just—

What is it?

Sorry, false alarm.

Hey, where did you go?

HQ, this is Alpha. Point C is secure.

Commencing infiltration of the castle now.

Episode 04: The Empire VS the Strongest Rabbits

HQ, this is Bravo. Sleeping gas deployed to all barracks.

HQ, this is Charlie.

Two princes, imperial grandchildren and princesses in custody.

Wow, I didn't know such a place exists.

It's so different from the Sea of Trees.

The cooking is exquisite too.

We should enjoy it while we can.

Hey, are we getting a whole lot of attention?

Yes.

Imperial cooking is awesome!

This cake is great too!

What's that dress?

Something seems off about Prince Baius too.

This is... not like Lily.

Usually, she wouldn't do something that makes her true feelings obvious.

Well, after what happened, she must have had a change of mind.

What happened?

Nagumo-kun, what did you do to Lily?

Hey, Yaegashi, what do you mean by that?

Whenever something absurd happens, it's usually your fault.

That's harsh.

I just passed by when the princess was getting assaulted,

so I saved her, that's all.

That's right, Lily's assault—

Wait what?!

Hey Hajime-kun! What did you just say?!

Well, um... Yue, do you want to dance?

Yes, gladly.

Hey Nagumo-kun!

Don't run away because you got tired of explaining!

You owe us an explanation!

Are you enjoying this? Yue.

Yes.

Next is my turn for sure!

Not fair!

That's right!

We should do rock-paper-scissors, fair and square!

That makes sense.

Shizuku-chan?

Huh? I'm not going to dance!

Mr. Hajime Nagumo.

Would you join me in a dance?

Are you sure you want to leave the crown prince alone?

I've already finished making the rounds.

Now it's time to enjoy the party.

If you say so.

In that case, could you take my hand already?

Um...

Yue?

You can't leave her hanging in public like that.

Fine, fine.

It is my pleasure to dance with you, princess.

Yes.

Thank you for your help earlier.

Oh, you knew.

Your red is very pretty.

I would always recognize it.

Well, if the head prince is like that, it's bound to happen again.

Even so, it made me happy.

Kaori told me about how you saved her, and I wanted to experience that too.

So, that helped you find the courage to wear this attitude and this dress?

Does it not look good on me?

I liked your pink dress. Did you pick the opposite color out of spite?

So, you really were watching my unbecoming state through that spider.

Oh, I can't marry anyone anymore. Sob sob.

Aren't you a bit too close?

The look on the crown prince's face is pretty extreme.

Who cares?

After tonight, I'm officially the crown princess.

Please give me this last moment to be a little girl.

Or, would you refuse to indulge this poor princess,

who's bound to be abused and bullied by mistresses?

The abuse and the bullying is guaranteed?

Of course.

If...

If I said, "Please save me," what would you do?

Well, I think you'll end up getting saved, regardless.

The Empire, as it stands now, might end tonight.

The crown prince is done for. That much is almost certain.

Huh?

If you want me to spoil you, be clearer.

I'm bad at picking up hints. I might accidentally do something.

There are folks that get sad when you're unhappy.

Couldn't you at least pretend that you'd do it for my sake?

Well, just know that the worst outcome for you won't happen.

As long as you're their precious friend.

You're always so true to yourself, Nagumo-san.

I can't envy Yue-san enough.

Thank you.

Oh, that's so nice!

Hajime-kun, you womanizer.

I always have to be wary!

Hey, what were you whispering to her about?

She's going to become a married woman. Do you understand that?

The master is now a wife stealer! Yet another new kink, nice!

He's gone to a whole other world! This is beyond my comprehension!

Don't worry, I understand.

All units, this is HQ.

All units are in place and ready.

Commencing mission now.

Hajime-san, Yue-san.

From this moment on, you're "the daughter of the chief of the Haulia tribe".

Go get 'em.

Yes, I'm off!

I'd like to reiterate my thanks to all of you,

for attending this celebration of Princess Liliana's visit

and official engagement to my son!

There were many surprises, making this a fun event.

All units, this is Alpha.

We will now put an end to centuries of persecution

and carve our names into the history of this world.

A name that will become synonymous with fear itself.

This is the crossroads of our destiny.

We go straight to hell, or proceed to our future.

It all depends on this one fight.

No mercy, no hesitation.

Let's show them what our "weakest" claws and fangs can do!

Boss, thank you for guiding us to this battlefield.

Yeah. Put on a big show.

Through this marriage, the bond between us Humans has grown stronger!

There is nothing to fear! Glory to us, the Humans!

Glory!

What is it?! What's going on?!

No! What! What is it?!

Calm down! Use light magic!

Calm down!

You fools! You call yourselves Imperial?!

Sneaking around. What a nuisance!

Who the—

Damn it! They're really good! I can't sense them at all!

This is no time to complain!

You guys prioritize gaining vision!

Others, concentrate on defense!

Illuminate, Fire Torch!

Don't let them have their way! Begin counterattack!

Blow them away, Wind Wall!

Shoot through, Fireball!

So, this is the emperor's strength.

Very well. I'll cut him to ribbons.

I like the feel of your murderous intent, Haulia!

What's wrong? Too scared to talk?!

Words have no place in battle. Fight back if you can!

Hah, very well!

That rabbit beastman can't be that strong! It's impossible.

Captain! Where are the other squads?!

Why are we alone?!

We hurry to the emperor! It's a direct order!

Oh, how wonderfully fortunate!

Of all people, it's you who came!

You're...

My family is attacking your emperor now.

If you want to help him, you have to defeat me.

What?

Captain!

Let's ignore this rabbit beastman and get going!

You have to defeat me. I already told you.

Since it's you, and your squad, I'll introduce myself properly.

I am Shea.

Shea Haulia.

I'm the freak you and your men attacked in the past.

A freak?

Strong words for a rabbit beastman!

Everyone! We kill her and move on!

She might have some brawn, but she's a beastman after all!

Finish her with magic!

You're gonna get all bunnied up!

Spread out! Spread out!

Fool! Letting go of your own weapon.

A minor nuisance!

This is impossible!

What—

P-Please... Help...

To the moon with you!

Stop—

Everyone...

Was I able to avenge you, at least a little?

What? My body...

I've deployed paralysis poison designed for monsters.

Damn it...

That's the antidote.

Damn it!

W-What?! What's going on?!

Chill, princess. This is the climax now.

So, Gahard D. Hoelscher.

Do you understand why you're still alive?

Hmph, you must have some demands. Speak, I'll listen.

Wrong answer. You need to know your place.

You!

Understand what it means to hug the ground like that.

The lives of everyone still alive in this venue depend on your words.

That is the Necklace of Vows.

It is an artifact that forces you to keep vows that you make with your life.

You and all those connected to you by soul must

wear this for the rest of your lives or die.

If you disobey your vows, you obviously also die.

Vows?

There are four.

First, release all beastmen.

Second, nonaggression and noninterference with the Forest of Trees.

Third, prohibit all slavery and persecution of beastmen.

Fourth, write those into law, and obey them.

Do you understand?

If you do, say "I swear, as a representative of all of Hoelscher."

Then it will activate.

If I don't accept?

Your officers' heads will continue to roll.

A never-ending chain of assassinations will continue.

Then it's war. I will never make any vows.

I see.

Wrong answer, Gahard.

Let go! Who do you think I am!

You filthy beasts!

You're dead! I'll kill every last one of you!

I'll massacre all of you! Be ready—

I told you.

Even if you kill every one of us, I won't make any vows.

The entire raging empire will crush you!

That's too bad.

Delta, this is Alpha. Do it.

What was that?!

Nothing, just a slave masters' barracks blown to bits.

What?

At least several hundred soldiers just died.

It's all your fault.

You did this.

No, you killed them, Gahard.

Your decision took the lives of your men.

Delta, this is Alpha. Do it.

Hey! Haulia!

What did you blow up?!

Don't worry. It's a military installation. Only soldiers have died.

Or, do you want to choose the next target?

I guess not. Delta, do it.

Wait!

If you won't make the vow, I guess there's no other choice.

I'll blow up the whole imperial capital and make it your tomb.

Delta, this is Alpha. Do—

Stop!

Well, I'll be damned! I lose!

I accept your demands! So stop the mass explosions!

Splendid. Now, utter the vow.

I'm sorry! They really got me this time.

The Empire worships strength over everything!

These beastmen showed their strength by conquering our castle!

Therefore...

As a representative of the Hoelscher Empire...

I swear!

Hajime-san.

Shea.

It's all over now.

I see. Well done.

Boss, this is Alpha.

We're pulling out.

There is no way we can thank you enough for all of your assistance.

I did it for Shea. Don't worry about it.

Also, it's not over yet.

In fact, your real battle begins here.

I am aware, Boss.

We're ready to fight.

This is the path we, the New Haulia Tribe, decided to take.

Yeah, you've demonstrated your conviction very clearly.

To all Haulia Tribe members...

Well done.

Episode 05: The Hero Returns

Next episode, "The Hero Returns".