Alderamin on the Sky (ねじ巻き精霊戦記 天鏡のアルデラミン)

You wanted to know what I'm doin' here?

Well, I'm more than happy to tell you.

I came to take you away from here. For good.

You deserve more. You deserve a future.

Ikta. Wake up!

Come on, you can't be late!

What do you want now, Kus?

You're boarding the ship in a few minutes!

If you don't hurry up, you'll miss it!

Get your stuff together and go!

Oh, hey, Yatori!

Are you heading out to the officer exams today, too?

Yeah!

Wow, how long's it been? Graduation?

Her relatives still live over

in the east of Kativarna, if I'm not mistaken.

The Eastern Garrison's fighting off

the Kioka Republic's invasion right on that border,

aren't they?

I've heard the new enemy forces

have been giving them some trouble.

But they'll still win

'cause the garrison commander's a legend!

Lieutenant General Hazaf Rikan!

The number one killer of heroes is overwork.

You should really get your relatives out of there.

There's no way that place is gonna last

beyond a month against the Kiokan Army.

That sounds like Ikta Solork.

Come down here and explain what you meant by that.

Exactly what I said.

How dare you not support Rikan's garrison!

Those troupes are out there fighting

with everything they've got!

A lazy defeatist like you has no respect

for that though, right?

Yeah. You guys really have me pegged!

What'd you say?

Take a deep breath. You shouldn't mind him.

Looks like it's about time for me to go.

I'm not going to lie, I'm relieved you showed up.

And that you didn't blow off the first exam.

Well you promised me a cushy job working at the National Library.

Can't let your fancy family connections go to waste, can I?

So you think it'll fall?

They'll defend us well.

But they'll never launch an offensive strike against Kioka.

And that's because the Emperor and the cabinet

have no real intention of ever going to war.

You know, I'm really pretty shocked

that you asked me to take this next exam for you.

Cheating doesn't seem like your style at all.

I need all the help I can get.

I've heard my rival in this race is the Remeon family's youngest.

As the eldest daughter of the Igsem family,

I don't have a choice.

I've got to place at the top of the class.

Yeah, yeah. I told you I'll do my best.

And as far as I'm concerned,

this is my last brush with the army.

Right, you've never exactly been a fan, have you?

Yatori Igsem?

Like the field marshall?

Sorry. I should introduce myself. I'm Haroma Becker.

And I'd like you to meet my partner, the water spirit, Mil.

Miss Igsem, Mr. Solork, it's a real honor to meet you.

It makes me nervous when I hear my family name.

Please, call me Yatori.

Well, in that case,

I hope you'll agree to call me Haro.

Yeah, of course. I'd like that. Haro.

So you'd like to be a combat medic?

You got it exactly right!

Although, I'm a little embarrassed

to take the test a third time.

Ikta Solork.

What in the living hell are you doing here?!

You're telling me you actually passed?

This is Matthew Tetdrich.

His partner is the wind spirit, Tsu.

As you see, we were at school together.

If you've ever heard of the Tetdrich family,

be sure to let him know.

You'll be his new favorite person.

You call that an introduction?!

I mean, really, are you kidding me with that?

It doesn't matter if she's heard of us or not,

we're a distinguished military family!

Um. You said it's Tetdrich?

Let's see. Maybe I might've...

It does feel like it rings a distant bell,

but then again, I could be wrong.

Don't sweat it, Matthew.

Who wants to be famous anyway

when we can be obscure wretches together?

Comedians are used to...

So then, Ikta isn't from a noble family like you?

Solork is the name of an orphanage, my beauty.

Not only am I a commoner, but I also have no father or mother.

I was found passed out cold on the side of the road by Kus,

who was working at the Solork Orphanage at the time.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Beauty, please, call me Ikkun. A sign of our warm friendship.

Yeah! Sure, of course! That's not weird at all!

What's this?

I can tell you've often worked with your hands.

I've always kinda liked that in a girl.

I have four younger brothers.

So I've done my fair share of work, yes.

Ah?! Why would you touch my earlobe?

Hey, you're messing up my hair!

This is neither the appropriate time, nor place, Ikta.

You okay?

A little word to the wise.

Ikta has been known to cop a feel in the past,

so keep your guard up.

Ew! Gross!

Hey, it looks like I'm in here with you guys.

Is it okay if I come in?

No, of course it's not.

Go back to your own turf and stay there, pretty boy.

Feel free to ignore him.

Come inside and grab a bunk. Make yourself at home.

Thanks. I'm Torway Remeon.

And my partner's the wind spirit, Saphy.

Good to meet you all.

I'm dreading this exam. But at least I'm in good company!

Oh. So you're--?

My name is Yatorishino Igsem.

And this is Shiro, my partner.

I see you know my name as I know yours.

'Course I do.

Flame colored hair. You're the eldest.

Don't start getting cocky over there, kids.

The Igsem infantry. And the Remeon gunners.

Everybody's over them now!

So don't get haughty just because you used to be famous!

Sure thing. And you are?

My name is Matthew Tetdrich!

And don't you forget it, Mr. Youngest-of-the-Remeons!

Won't be a problem as I'm great at remembering names.

Any objections to the name Makun?

Wha--?

Hey, we haven't met yet.

I really see no need for there to be two hunters

in this wolf pack.

You were brought before the judge, you stood trial,

and you were found guilty!

In the first degree!

Of unnecessary hotness!

You know, it's written in the scripture of the Alderans,

suffer not the hottie to live!

Ah!

You know you could be tried for heresy

just for saying that, right?

This is Ikta Solork.

He habitually tries to scare off

anyone he perceives as competition.

Nevermind him.

Are you two close then? Or what?

We've known each other a long time.

It's been a pleasure meeting you.

How about I call you Ikkun?

Nope, sorry.

This lovely vision is the only one who can call me that.

Huh? What'd you say?

May I present Haroma Becker.

She dreams of someday commanding a medic squad.

She also has five younger brothers back home.

She's the very best there is. You can trust me on that.

Okay. That introduction might give someone the wrong idea.

Don't worry. I definitely get what he's saying.

No, wait, what part do you think you get?

This is uncomfortable.

Look, now that we've had our little meet-and-greet,

let's get settled, shall we?

Damn it! Not again!

How'd I manage to lose this time?

Well, see, when you moved the--

It happened 21 moves ago, by my calculations.

When you forced your gunmen stubbornly forward

through enemy lines.

Ikkun, you memorized the entire match?

How can you even see the whole board from up there?

I told you not to call me that!

Tea time! Get it while it's hot, everyone!

It's really getting bad out there.

Wow! Thanks for that. I think you just saved our tea.

Military chess, huh?

How many times has Matthew lost so far?

Hey, maybe my game has improved, you don't know!

Huh. Does it really matter?

Being a master chess player

doesn't make you a master general.

Yep, she's right.

And to accurately depict wartime,

the chess players should be blindfolded.

Ikkun, that's impossible.

Stop calling me Ikkun!

Now, in a real battle, does the general