ta ga tame ni kokoro wa hakanaku kobore ochite iku?
誰がために 心は 儚く 零れ落ちていく?
For whom does the heart spill out momentarily towards?
kikasete hoshii
聞かせてほしい
Hoping for you to listen
Valkyria
Chronicles
3
- For whom do I bear this gunshot wound -
furisosogu kono senritsu no naka nani wo miru?
降り注ぐ この旋律の中 何を見る?
Within this downpour of melody, what do you see?
itai tsumi ni osowaretemo mada susume!
痛い罪に襲われても まだ進め!
Even when chased by the sins and pain, we have to move on!
seigi toka sadame ja nai tada mirai no tame nara
正義とか宿命じゃない ただ未来の為なら
It's not about justice or fate, but purely just for the sake of our future
bokura ga tsunagu akai sora wa kizuna wo yobu
僕等が繋ぐ赤い空は 絆を呼ぶ
Let's call forth the bonds from the crimson sky which links us all
kibou sore wa kono yo ni sonzai suru no
希望それは この世に存在するの
Surely hope still exists in this world
asu ga mata ubawareteiku
明日がまた 奪われていく
Even if it might be stolen from us tomorrow
tachiagare!
立ち上がれ!
Let's stand up against it!
kaze ga mi wo saitemo makerarenai
風が身を裂いても 負けられない
The wind might have ripped our bodies apart, but we will never admit defeat
zetsubou no hate no shinjitsu motome
絶望の果ての真実 求め
We will still seek the truth even at the brink of despair
mou ichido nigiri kaeshitekita te wo hanasanai
もう一度握り返してきた 手を離さない
I will never again loosen the grip of our hands which were separated
na mo naki mono hashiridase
名もなき者 走り出せ
Start running, oh nameless person.
Damn it!
We'll all be annihilated at this rate!
Geez!
We weren't supposed to be visible here.
What's happening?!
Are you all right?
Order!
Concentrate on defence!
We just have to hold them off until Isara gets back, no matter what!
As we continued through the fog, we were about to land a hit on the front of Dillsburg's bridgehead.
However...
The fog cleared up faster than expected.
The Gallian army could only retreat.
But...
...Squad 7 was left at the front lines.
The engine of the Edelweiss got damaged under enemy fire.
Oh my...
So after that, you thought of coming to Athlon for backup, right?
Doing this by yourself was really reckless.
Well, you're the driver of that useless tank.
You were the most suitable for this.
Did I say anything wrong?
My brother also came to a similar conclusion.
Besides, it was my own idea.
Time to explain the plan!
Wait a second!
Twenty-one, do you have any objections?
Ku- I mean Seven.
We're being targeted by both armies, the Imperial as well as the Gallian.
We can't just show up on their battlefield.
They'd crush us!
Huh?
There are various circumstances.
I'll explain it later.
Even though I say that, I know you won't change your mind.
He's a guy who'd devise a plan to save a village...
...even when we're almost out of ammunition.
Totally.
If the battle with the Imperial army extends the battle line...
...the civilians unrelated to the military will be the ones suffering the most damage.
Right.
Everyone...
I can lead the way.
I'm sure we'll spot the Imperial army's warheads if we head back via the northern route.
No. We're going to move over the hills.
That's impossible.
Making it past the steep Linder hill in a tank is impossible.
I've already thought of the route.
Our odds are as slim as threading a needle one metre away.
Ace?
I totally agree with what Seven said.
Certainly.
Please be careful.
The Black Imperial Troops might be there.
What did you say?!
The Black Imperial Troops.
The Calamity Ravens...
...are at the bridgehead.
Anything strange in Athlon?
N-No!
All right, you can leave now.
Yes sir!
He's too soft.
Thanks to Munchhausen's heavy artillery...
...the enemies are stuck in the forest.
Even the slightest advancement would make them cannon fodder.
Lydia, if it were you, what would you do?
Hmm, I'd send a small squad as bait to gauge how long it takes us to reload the ammunition of our artilleries.
The Gallian army doesn't have enough squads to spare one as a bait.
Ah, is that so?
Then, how would you attack us, mister ex-Gallian soldier.
If it were me, I'd do it this way.
Crossing the mountains? That's crazy!
Yeah, but...
I know a squad who'd pull it off.
Be sure to consider a possible siege from Linder hill and start devising a battle strategy.
During the time the enemy is immobilised, concentrate the troops in the West.
Understood!
What's that burden squad up to?
Some of their forces are moving west to monitor,
while the bulk is moving south.
Do they really think that any squad would cross that steep mountain?
Should we order them back to the western front?
Just let them do as they please.
In any case, I've not once considered them in our total strength.
Are you all right?!
Medic!
Vyse is down!
Just treat the wounded where they fell!
We have to hang in there!
What's Isara doing, taking so long?!
She has to go to Athlon and back. That takes quite a bit of time.
It'd be nice if we can last that long.
Seconds, please!
Coming now!
Guys...
I understand your anxiety.
But don't worry.
Recuperating is part of the strategy.
Here you go.
That's right!
As the saying goes: "A lion can't move on an empty stomach."
Aren't Utto and Gurion fully loaded yet?
They'll be ready soon.
Let's exterminate those Gallians within the forest.
Keep going!
Keep going! Keep going!
Slowly! Slowly!
Now, stop!
Forward! Forward!
Threading a needle one metre away?
More like ten metres!
Oh, look what we have here.
A wonderful view of the inside.
Gurion launch in ten seconds.
Nine, eight, seven, six, five...
...four, three, two, one...
Fire!
An entire Squad could be wiped out with that.
To put a stop to that...
...we might need the strength of more than one Squad.
It's fine.
We're on the route to victory.
Nobody but us can do this.
Geez!
My ears are becoming strange!
Dahau?!
Are your ears completely deaf?
Or is it your brains?
Did you say anything?
Cheater!
We are going to run out of bullets at this rate!
Isara, please hurry!
I wonder if our ambush is going to work?
No, there is no chance.
The Calamity Ravens are here.
They might have seen through our moves.
But I don't see anyone here.
Don't move!
Land mine?!
As expected of you, Kurt.
It's the enemy!
Take cover!
I didn't expect them to use land mines.
The path ahead is full of land mines...
...and there's only one escape route.
This is truly a place of death.
What do we do?!
Give me some time.
I want to see their battle stance.
Gusurg?!
Kurt, I won't go easy on you.
Fall back!
Everyone, fall back!
Forty-five!
Do you really think you can escape?
We're trapped.
As expected of Gusurg.
Let's retreat to the forest over the ridge.
But we'd have absolutely no cover on the way there.
The time interval between the artillery strikes is about thirty minutes.
It also seems like the cannons can't fire simultaneously.
We can still make it.
Okay!
Let's go!
Move it!
A single enemy squad appeared in the grasslands, you say?
As I thought, the Gallians really are a bunch of idiots.
They didn't realise that I delayed the firing of the cannons on purpose.
Now they're scrambling out like rats.
Distance: 1200, at twelve o'clock.
Prepare to fire!
Hang on, Twelve!
Seven, over here!
This is bad!
The Gallians have gone out of their cover onto the prairie.
They are like sitting ducks!
What did you say?!
Not good at all!
They are already prepared to fire!
Yeah, at this rate...
Kurt.
Isara!
Please don't reveal to anyone what you're going to see from now on.
Not even to your brother.
Can you reach it?
I will give it all I have.
You can't!
You're planning on using that, right?
There is no guarantee for your safety!
Stop it!
I'm counting on you!
All hands!
Cover her!
Roger!
What's she doing?
That is...
Make it reach!
Oh no!
Riela!
She did it!
We managed to destroy one!
Utto... is destroyed?
The shell exploded mysteriously while in mid-air.
Even the cannon is taken out.
My beloved Utto is...
I will definitely avenge you.
We'll annihilate the Gallians with the remaining Gurion!
That was?!
It can't be!
What just happened?!
What is going on?!
The light of the Valkyria?
Don't falter!
That can't be used continuously!
We can wipe them out now that they have fired!
Stay awake.
It's going to be fine.
Are you all right?
Yes!
They have one heavy artillery weapon left.
We still can't break through!
This is Gusurg.
What did you say?!
Yes... But...
I understand.
Kurt?
Are you awake?
All according to plan.
Those bastards are going somewhere?
What do you mean by "all according to plan"?
What magic did you use?
Twenty-one and the others went over to create confusion.
Squad 2, forward!
Understood!
Squad 8, commence assault!
Squad 3, revert to the back of your enemy!
What?!
Are they coming at us?!
Squad 1, advance!
This is getting bad!
It seems we've been surrounded by the main Gallian force!
Requesting backup from HQ!
The Imperial army believes that the Gallian troops have them surrounded...
...that the bridgehead has been abandoned and that they are without backup.
This increases the chances of the independent squad, Calamity Raven, to be deployed to defend the rear.
Something like that, am I wrong?
That's correct.
I see!
Is that really okay?
Gusurg was only one step away.
He actually believed the report about the front lines being in chaos and even deployed us to back them up?
What an idiot of a commander.
What shall we do now?
Zig, the purpose of our battles isn't to defeat the enemy nation...
...but to create an independent Darcsen nation.
There's no need for us to risk our lives at a place like this.
Understood!
There must be some land mines left.
Geez, there's no end to them!
Sixty-three, have faith in the speed of the tank.
Why do I always end up getting difficult jobs like this?
Let's follow the path she opened!
Isara...
Thirty-two and Fifty-six, please escort Isara back to Squad 7.
Got that!
Thank you so much, ehm...
We have no names.
Just call me Seven.
I thank you for all the things you have done.
Imca, Gloria and Leila.
Close down the cannon.
Yes, sir!
I'm going to use this baby to blow the cannon into pieces.
We shall go for the trenches.
Make sure you don't let the enemy approach from behind.
This cant be!
They are striking from the South?
Shoot at the enemy in the South!
Hurry!
Good.
It's starting to move.
With this, the Gallian army should be safe for a while.
What are you idiots doing?!
Send backup to the South immediately!
B-But...
Immediately!
The Gallian main force is in the South!
Yes, sir!
The enemy is retreating!
What could have happened?
Isara!
Nii-san!
Are you unhurt?
Yes!
Isara!
Where is our backup?
You didn't bring any with you?
Um, the guys from Squad 422...
So they were the ones who came.
I'm only here to escort that cute girl.
There's no way they'll leave a young girl to you.
The trenches are like a blood vessel.
If there's a damaged spot, congregate the white blood cells there and exterminate the invading bacteria.
Advance!
We've been sighted!
Looks like it's nothing life threatening.
It's not life threatening, but the bomb...
We don't have enough lives to make it all the way there.
Gurion!
Prepare firing sequence!
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six...
We won't make it!
...five...
All right.
Just where I want it.
Hold!
Range adjustment 20!
Understood!
Range adjustment 20!
Ready...
Fire!
Bingo!
We did it!
My precious Utto, my dear Gurion...
Did they manage to get the cannon?
Looks like we might not need the bomb.
Commander Munchhausen!
Esu is not yet...
I don't care if it's still under maintenance or whatever!
It should at least be able to fire once!
I'm gonna wipe out all those bastards inside the forest!
I thought you were taking a nap.
Range plus 50!
Adjust 5 degrees to the left!
It's no good!
I can't aim!
The elevation is at its maximum!
To think they had another one...
Hurry up and get Esu loaded!
This doesn't look good.
Are they aiming at Squad 7?
Observation posts!
Report the position of the enemy within the forest!
Roger!
Don't overexert yourself, Riela-san.
I'm fine.
Riela!
I'm going to borrow your gun.
We are going to attack the observation posts.
This gun won't do!
Even so, I'm still going to try.
Riela-san, wait!
Just like when you protected me before...
This time I'm going to protect you.
Kurt!
Are you all right?!
Yeah.
Damn it!
Now then, it's time for the big clean up!
You only have one shot. What are you going to do?
Leave it to me!
You damn Gallians!
How dare you do this to my daughters.
You're kidding!
Yeah!
Killing three birds with one stone.
But how are we going to destroy that cannon without the bomb?
Hurry the hell up!
Load the ammunition faster you idiots!
We have no choice.
Wait. Don't tell me you're going by yourself?
Imca!
Stop it.
But...
They are gathering again.
Be careful out there.
My precious daughters!
Are you all right?
No... problem.
Imca's team pulled it off.
The battle is surely over this time.
Riela...
That's my line.
They managed to turn the tide of the battle within such a short time.
They're an amazing squad.
Yes, but...
I didn't even get to know their names.
Charge!
So the regular army is finally on the offensive.
They sure are cocky now.
We're the only ones who know that this is all Squad 422's good work.
And that's fine.
Seems like the bridgehead has fallen!
As I predicted!
That Munchhausen guy was no good.
No.
I think he was really outstanding.
Huh?
Thanks to him, we managed to get out of there unscathed.
Well then...
It's time we return to our own battle.
The loss of a single foothold isn't such a big deal.
But the damage done, albeit small, is-
Your Highness!
I heard the bridgehead at Dillsburg has collapsed.
If I go there, I can at once-
Fall back.
As you wish.
Selvaria.
Your turn to shine will come soon.
Maximilian-sama...
Where are we headed to this time?
Good question...
But there are always people that are in need of help.
Our own battle is never ending.
That's right.
kowareta keshiki nijin de yuku kaze
壊れた景色 滲んでゆく風
The tattered sceneries gradually fade away with the wind
katachi nai mono ni
形ないものに
Something that is without shape
aa~ kyou mo sugatteiru
ああ 今日も縋っている
Ah~ I'm clinging on to it today, too
yuuyake no iro yasashiku egaita
夕焼けの色 優しく描いた
Gently outlining the colour of sunset
koukai to itami mada shizuka ni furueteru
後悔と痛み まだ静かに震えてる
Pain and regrets, they are still wavering in silence
nani ga tarinai no
何が足りないの
What exactly is missing?
mamorita gattayo
守りたがったよ
The things I used to protect
namida ga denai hodo kanashii no ni
涙が出ないほど悲しいのに
Too sad to the extent of even not being able to cry
mata kurikaesu
また繰り返す
Yet it still repeats
owaranai sekai fureru kibou
終わらない世界触れる希望
An endless world where I can feel hope
shiroi hane nakushitemo
白い羽無くしても
Even if I lose my white wings
hikari no asa wa kitto kuru yo
光の朝はきっとくるよ
The morning light will surely arrive
kotae wo mitsukeru
答えを見つける
Then I will finally see my answer
ima kimi no egao ni
今 君の笑顔に
In that present smile of yours
kowareta keshiki nijin de yuku kaze
壊れた景色 滲んでゆく風
The tattered sceneries gradually fade away with the wind
itsuka saku hana wo miru
いつか 咲く 花 を 見る
Some day we'll watch the flowers bloom
kokoro no aozora de
心 の 青空 で
Under the blue sky in our hearts