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Sleigh scoffs that she hardly needed a wingman to clear out that wave of enemies. Kusuha suggests that they return, and quickly.




But before they can, the Galgau warps in, right in front of the Institute.





Vigagi sneers that the Earthlings are so easily lured into an obvious trap; thanks to that essentially failing of our species, he can capture Tesla Reich while barely lifting a finger.



Kusuha and Sleigh rush to intercept...






...But Vigagi launches a barrage of missiles, striking with surprising accuracy for their range. He warns both pilots not to try again, if they value their lives.



Sleigh won't be deterred; she has to go to her brother's rescue, even if her wings are torn...



???: "Let me take that role for now."





The music that conquers all.



Sleigh: "A black Huckebein?"
Kusuha: "Could it be..."
Vigagi: "Whoever you are... you will not interfere!"
???: "Heh... we'll see about that."




The mysterious newcomer rushes the Galgau.
Sleigh: "He's fast!?"
???: "Let's go, Trombe!"













Kusuha: "A black mech... and he called it Trombe!?"
Sleigh: "I knew it. It's him."



Vigagi: "You! Who are you!?"
Ratsel: "My name is Ratsel Feinschmecker. Remember it well."
Vigagi: "What? 'Mystery Gourmet?' Is my translator malfunctioning again?"



Kusuha: "It is! It's definitely Elza---"



: "I am just Ratsel Feinschmecker now. No less, and no more."
Kusuha: "Wha... huh?"

That's an entirely appropriate response, Kusuha, but you should probably just smile and nod at this point.



Jonathan: (He's always so showy. But he's just in the nick of time.)



Filio: "Thank you... Mr. Gourmet."
Ratsel: "Heh. It's been a while, Filio Presty."
Filio: "It has. I never thought we'd meet in a situation like this."
Ratsel: "Old friend, we can save the greetings for after the crisis has passed."



Speaking of crises, more Inspector units warp in around the Institute.



Filio: "Chief Takakura, start the transport's engines."
Tsugumi: "Huh? But, you and Director Kazahara..."
Jonathan: "We'll be staying here."
Tsugumi: "But we're---"



Jonathan: "This is my place. I can't just run out on it."
Rishu: "And they want our technical designs. Our lives are in no danger, young lady."
Filio: "So you need to escape - and take our wings with you."
Tsugumi: "Filio!"



Sleigh: "Brother, you can't stay! Your life is more important than the data!"
Filio: "Sleigh, the research of all our greatest minds is stored here. We can't afford to just leave it."
Sleigh: "But Filio...!"
Tsugumi: "....."



Jonathan: "We'll muddle through somehow. Now, get going."
Tsugumi: "...I understand."



The scientists tell Ratsel to make sure that "he" gets the second Type-3 unit, along with the new Zankanto that Rishu designed. Filio asks him to watch over the girls and their wings, and to protect Dr. Zoldark's legacy. Ratsel promises to come back and rescue them as soon as possible.




The transport takes off, along with Ibis in her Calion.
Sleigh: "Chief Takakura! Why is the transport moving!?"
Tsugumi: "It's the Major's request..."
Sleigh: "What... did you say...!?"
Kusuha: (I knew it. They're planning to stay behind...)



Tsugumi: "Ibis, our mission is to get the Ladybird clear of the enemy blockade."
Ibis: "Understood! I... I can do this!"



Sleigh: "Go back, Ibis! Are you just going to abandon my brother!?"
Ibis: "It's no use, Sleigh! There's no choice... this is the only way!"
Sleigh: "Kh..."



Kusuha: "Sleigh, try to understand. They're doing this for us --- for everyone!"
Sleigh: "...!"



Ratsel: "...Let's go. I'm sending our escape route."



Ibis: "But that's..."
Kusuha: "You want us to go right past their command unit!?"
Ratsel: "That's right. He's a tough one, certainly, but aside from that, the route is clear."
Tsugumi: "So somebody will have to keep him busy to cover our escape..."
Ratsel: "Yes, leave that to me."



Sleigh: "Are you insane!? Why would we trust that to someone like you!"
Ratsel: "Heh. You have a good heart... but unless you want your brother's dream dashed on the rocks here, you'll listen to me."
Sleigh: "....."



Vigagi: "Hmph. Attacking me head-on?"
Tsugumi: "Remember the objective. Our top priority is the Ladybird's escape. Ratsel will engage the enemy commander; everyone else, escort the transport."
Kusuha: "Roger!"



Filio: (Look after them, Tsugumi...)
Tsugumi: (Filio...)



Ratsel: "Now, let's move!"
Vigagi: "Bold! Then let me show you a proper battle!"