However, Selvaria's initial attempt to go after the Prince is thwarted by Karl's insistence on following regulations. Sensing a plot behind Maximilian's recall and the three aides' sudden appearance, Jaegar suggests that Selvaria should act according to her instincts. Meanwhile, Prince Maximilian is summoned back to the Imperial Capitol alone, much to Selvaria's chagrin. Karl Oswald, aide to Selvaria, finds his new commander intimidating and cold towards him. With ulterior motives in mind, Imperial Central Command dispatches three aides to serve the Generals.
Alicia's gratitude to Welkin for being rescued gives way to annoyance when Welkin bombards Alicia with eager scientific questions about the babysitter lizards, leading Faldio to remark that Welkin is an "amazing guy". When babysitter lizards appear in the ruins, Welkin realizes that there must be a path, and is eventually led to Alicia and Faldio. While waiting for help, Faldio tells Alicia of Welkin's past, highlighting the unusual ways he gets things done. Welkin manages to escape with the help of Isara and Ramal, though Faldio and Alicia are still trapped within the ruins.
Gregor declares himself as dissatisfied with the easy victory, having wanted the Edelweiss as the opponent instead of incompetent Gallian Regulars. Meanwhile, Imperial forces under Gregor's command seize the mining city of Fouzen and execute the defeated Gallian Regular Army general. Meanwhile, Isara and Ramal sense a large disturbance and hurry over to the ruins, only to see a gigantic tank firing upon the ruins upon Maximilian's order, causing the place to collapse and separating Welkin from Alicia and Faldio. When Maximilian attempts to walk away, Alicia threatens to shoot, but Selvaria is able to deflect her shot with her sword, leaving the Gallians stunned. When Faldio accuses the Imperials of trespassing on Gallian territory, Maximilian concedes the fact, but points out that the place belongs to the Valkyrur, namely Selvaria. After the battle, most of the Squad 7 have accepted Welkin except Rosie who adamantly refuses to acknowledge Isara. Using the fog as cover, the Edelweiss dives into the river and reaches the other side in a surprise attack where Squad 7 is able capture the bridge. When certain members of Squad voice objections about the presence of Isara in the group because she is a Darcsen, Welkin makes a bet with them that if he and Squad 7 manages to retake the bridge in two days, they have to accept his command.
Squad 7 sets off for Vasel Bridge, held by the Imperials, which connects the main road to the capital city of Randgriz. Welkin introduces himself to Squad 7, but his new subordinates treat him with disdain as they believe he is naive and inexperienced. They encounter Faldio Landzaat, an old college friend of Welkin's, who has been appointed commander of Squad 1. Welkin is promoted as a Lieutenant and assigned as commander of Squad 7 with Alicia as his Sergeant and second in command, much to her dismay. Alicia is later surprised to find out that Welkin has also joined the Militia. Due to the capture of Bruhl by the Imperials, Alicia and her friend Susie Evans enlist in the Gallian Militia to fight the Imperial invasion. However, even though they arrive in time to rescue the civilians, the Regular Army decides against retaking Bruhl from the superior Imperial forces. In the Edelweiss, Welkin and Isara attack the invading Imperial troops and tanks to give the remaining Townwatch members the necessary time to escape from Bruhl as the Gallian Regular Army reaches the outskirts of Bruhl. The Bruhl Townwatch decides to hold off the Imperials to cover the evacuation until the Regular Army arrives however, they are handicapped by by their lack of combat experience and poorly maintained equipment and suffer badly. They flee to Bruhl, with the Imperial forces in close pursuit. Welkin, Isara, and Alicia manage to escape using the prototype tank Edelweiss, which was designed and built by Isara's biological father, a Darcsen engineer.
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