Pumpkin Scissors (2006) s01e07 Episode Script

Lighting a blue light; that is destruction, slumber, rebirth Gespenst Jäger Wandering wounded, you advanced toward a definite rendezvous Gespenst Jäger Ah, your back Bears scars where your wings were plucked off Believe in that small something and grasp it once more Pulsing steel burning red, pain and then wavering Gespenst Jäger Rise to tear to pieces and rip apart any kind of husk Gespenst Jäger Have pride and raise your sword overhead I (You) Your hands (My hands) know peace! Non! That is enough Non! That is hope I will at least (Hold me) protect (Tightly) Your smile! It's your next mission.
We got a tip.
In the territory of Nigel in the south, the provisions sent by Central aren't getting to the people.
I want you to check out the situation.
Anonymous, huh? I don't like it.
This is part of the job, too.
Couldn't it just be another false lead? We've gotten tips like these since before you joined us, Corporal.
We'd act on an anonymous tip, but it would turn out to be a prank.
It's just guys who hate the higher-ups letting off some steam.
But they're not all false, are they? Some have to be true Every once in a while.
A lot more of them are bogus, though.
Why'd this have to happen when the Commander isn't here? Don't complain.
You'll be the one leading this investigation.
Got it? Uh me? Well, considering the alternatives, I guess we don't have a choice.
Yeah, yeah.
Hey, you wanna bet on whether it's bogus or not? No way.
You're forgetting Merc! Merc! Are you still angry because you got demoted? Hey, did you hear why the Commander requested the day off? Oh, about that I happened to just overhear this, but apparently she's going to meet her fiancé.
Her fiancé? No way! The One Who Leads and the One Who Follows Alice! Are you finished changing? Yes, almost.
Hurry it up already! How long are you going to keep Duke Shultz waiting? I am very sorry, Your Grace.
Alice will be down soon.
It is no problem at all, sister.
I shall wait however many minutes or hours it takes! I apologize for the wait, Elis.
You stupid girl! Wh-What are you doing, Elis? Silence! Is that how a young girl should dress? My, Elis, you're so frightening.
Solice.
What would you do if you'd left a mark on Alice's cute face? It'd be just what she needs.
Elis, this is respectable military dress uniform.
Do you really think you can land a guy looking like that?! I have no intention of doing that at all! Huh? Don't you understand? A gentleman is going to escort you! To tonight's party! If you go dressed like that, he'll get disgusted with you and call off the engagement! Change your clothes! Right now! But as a member of the Malvin family, which prides itself on its martial heritage Not that again, you stupid girl! Alice, please understand what Elis is saying.
I am sure you know the Malvin and Shultz families are on cordial terms.
If you wish to build up the Malvin family's reputation, think carefully about the significance of attending the party.
What do you think? It's splendid! Well, I guess it's not bad.
Then shall we go? Oh, wait.
Even mother wouldn't want to see her daughter do something as uncouth as having that at her chest when about to meet a gentleman.
Then I would like to wear something else as a symbol of the Malvin family! Oh, Alice! Alice, beautiful Alice! Please forgive my rudeness, but I could not wait to come greet you.
I am truly grateful for your invitation.
However, is it not a bit too early to go to the party? Please, take these! Even a million roses would not come close to matching your beauty, but please accept them.
As usual, he doesn't listen to what anyone says.
Well then! Might I have some of your time before the party? Perhaps a stroll? Why? This is the first chance we've had to meet in quite some time.
Wouldn't you like to talk? Sisters, allow me to borrow your youngest for a time.
Go ahead, be my guest.
Please take her.
Elis! Do you think this was a good idea? I think it'll be interesting, don't you? We are finally alone together.
We can now discuss the future.
Future? Yes indeed, Lady Alice.
OUR future.
The provisions from central are being sent on a regular basis.
There's even a record of receipt from the local lord.
If they're not reaching the people, there's only one place to check.
The local lord, right? What's wrong? Over there.
Thanks for waiting.
A soup kitchen, huh? Next please.
A soup kitchen, huh? Next please.
I guess there are kind people everywhere.
I guess there are kind people everywhere.
Please form a line.
They're volunteers.
Sometimes nobles take it on themselves to do it, and sometimes they're run at the citizen level.
That one looks like it's run by citizens.
Oh, there it is.
That's the territorial lord's castle.
The dress you are wearing today looks truly lovely on you.
It brings out your beauty.
That boorish military clothing can't do that.
What are you trying to say? You understand, don't you? You are the daughter of a noble family, a young lady whose proper place is to be training for married life.
THIS is who you truly are! Please quit the military.
Your position in State Section 3 is hardly a rewarding one.
Do you realize what the commoners call you? Let them say what they wish.
Hearing the one I love being slandered tears my heart to pieces! It's not for you to concern yourself over.
It is a leisurely post dealing with the poor.
Why must you be the one to take on this job? Such a filthy chore is not for the nobility.
Right now, even without your presence, I'm sure the others are doing their jobs.
It's no use.
All the doors are the same.
They're shut tight, with no sign of being opened recently.
And when I yell, nobody answers.
Maybe no one's home.
No, I saw a fresh tire track over there.
It's only locked, so getting in will be easy.
Not that again.
It takes a lot to be able to feed yourself.
All right! Man, this looks horrible.
A lord should keep his place a little nicer.
Mercury! Wha?! Duke Ian, we have intruders! Come on now It's the provisions.
But why? Damn, it reeks.
There's no point keeping it all to himself if he's just going to let it rot.
What is the lord here thinking? Something's weird.
Yeah, it reeks so bad it's making my nose curl up.
That's not what I'm talking about.
The time between shots is too short! Those aren't bolt-action rifles.
These rifles are awesome! They're semi-automatic rifles! You gotta be kiddin' me.
I heard they're still being tested! Why does a noble way out in the country have that kind of At this rate, we can't even move.
Dammit, not again! That's enough.
Stop shooting.
Get the hell out of here, you bandits! Bandits? Let's wait until nightfall.
We have to see what the situation is.
Hurry.
You have to let the Boss know about this.
I'm starving.
How can you say that when we're in the middle of this stench? It backfired? Perfect! I'll go in.
What are you going to do? You two, please go inside and subdue the lord.
Are you going to use THAT? Please go.
Quickly! I have kind of a bad feeling about this.
Huh? I don't think we'll be able to say Section 3 is peaceful and easygoing anymore.
Go to hell, bandit! Wait! What the hell is he? Lady Alice.
I beg you, please think seriously about our marriage.
This is not only for your father's sake, but for the sake of everyone who loves you! Yes, that is exactly it! The way you look in that dress today, that is the real you! That is a woman's happiness! If you believe that war relief is your life's work, you are still able to reach out to the poor as a noble, are you not? I take pride in my work at Section 3.
Splendid! I think I'm falling even more in love with you.
Yes, that is exactly it! If you so desired, I'd be willing to give everything I own to the poor! It is you I desire! Without you, I wouldn't exist! I do not need money! Really? Would you really give away everything you own? If you so desire.
Duke Shultz, please step away from me a bit.
Mercury! What is it? A mission? Lady Alice, what is this dog? My section's messenger dog.
Sorry for calling you to stop.
Hurry to Section 3.
Your Grace, I'm going to borrow your carriage.
Who is he? That flame What is it, Your Grace?! Kill him! Hurry up and kill him! More! Shoot him more! Corporal! Whoa there! I'll ask you to drop your guns.
You're Duke Ian, the local lord, yes? Stay away! Stay away, you bandits! Look, we're not bandits, all right? We're from State Section 3! I'm sorry for being late.
Are you all right? What about you, Lieutenant? What are you doing here? Does a commander need a reason to be on the scene? Those rifles were given to me.
By whom? I don't know.
I don't even know if it was a man or a woman.
The person just gave them to me.
Commander, these rifles don't have manufacturer's imprints or production numbers.
That's impossible! Then see for yourself.
Catch.
It's not that I don't understand what you're trying to say.
The fact that bandits are running rampant is a serious problem.
But that doesn't mean I can let you get away with taking all the provisions for yourself.
What I'm scared of most is the commoners.
I don't care if I let their share rot.
What? They despise territorial lords.
They want revenge for being forced into poverty for the sake of victory in the war, and I heard there are many cases of people killing their lords! Right? Isn't that right? So isn't protecting myself the only choice I have? What a ridiculous rumor.
Is that what the person who gave you those rifles told you? And that's why you holed yourself up in your castle? What happened to your servants? I gave them time off.
The only ones left have served in this house for generations and have sworn loyalty to the head of household.
Martis, contact the nearest police station.
Yes, sir.
Have them detain Duke Ian until the military says otherwise.
To make someone believe a big lie, there has to be a little truth mixed in with it.
The person who gave him these rifles certainly knows how to manipulate people.
You mean the part about people killing their lords? Things like that did happen right after the war ended.
It was even in the newspapers.
Commander, now that Viscount Wolkins' tank has been destroyed, those rifles are valuable evidence.
They must be stored under tight security.
You think this is somehow related to that tank? Yes, I do.
By the way, Commander What are you going to do about that? Oh, no! I forgot! By any chance, could that be the commander's fiancé? That? What do you think? What do you mean, what do I think? I have come to escort you, my princess.
Sir Lionel Who's that? Don't ask me.
The party is about to begin.
Let us hurry.
Why did you come here? Wherever you go, that is where I go.
Do you not approve? Commander, I don't understand what's going on This is my fiancé, Sir Lionel Taylor.
Y-You're Lady Alice's fiancé?! It would seem your work here is done.
Shall we? Why do you hesitate? I am proud of the fact that you fight.
So long, Shultz.
See you at the party.
Try not to be late.
I-I shan't be beaten, Lionel! Lady Alice's heart wavers still between you and me! It didn't look that way to me.
By the way, who are you? Huh? That was a job well done.
I hope that the people's lives will change for the better now.
You speak as if you know everything about it.
Oh, but I do.
It was none other than I who gave the tip to Section 3.
My resentment of the way things are in this era is just as strong as yours, my princess.
Your eyes are big and round, pa pa pa dokkin! It's an important mission, let's do it, probie Listen closely for intel Put a bowl on your head and go underground Sleep seriously Your tail wags, pi pi pi zukkin! This right now isn't necessarily the fate of love Target that girl and lock on Wag your tail, love and roll Unparalleled fire! L-Launch! The world is right in the middle of mist I'm following your scent Find it, Mercury! Go! Find it, Mercury! If you do find Hey! If you do find The treasure that used to be precious, bite it lightly! Whenever a "Yes" comes out of your mouth, I want to hear "Sir" before and after it! Sir, yes sir! No! Don't, Merc! Next Episode Next Episode Hey Merc, our mission this time is to cross a snowy mountain to deliver something.
Next Episode Everyone, please be sure to watch out for raids by mountain bandits! Next Episode Wait, I just mentioned them and now they're here! Next Episode Next Episode Next time: "Burn in the Snowfields" Next Episode Come and get us, if you're not scared! Next Episode