Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst (禍つヴァールハイト -ZUERST-)

A prophecy of the dawn.

Mutant activity has increased

considerably in recent weeks.

Because of this, large volumes of firearms

are circulating outside the capital,

in every city and village.

An increase in crime complicates things,

as well, and rumors of growing discontent

toward the empire among the regional nobility

have been spreading.

We have also received reports that in some cities,

protests among the populace have

progressed to the verge of all-out riots.

Reports say the most radical of these agitators

have banded together and organized themselves

into a fully armed terrorist cell.

In response to these developments,

I offer two proposals for consideration.

First, I recommend a full-scale expansion

of the military in conjunction with defense of the realm.

Second, a ban on civilian possession of

class two heavy artillery or higher.

As representative of the Diet,

Your Majesty, I beseech you to present

your decision on these matters.

Morning.

Hey. You're up early today, huh, Leo?

Yeah, I want to be sharp.

It is my first day as an imperial soldier, after all!

Quite a big step up from a measly shoe shiner!

Your first day as a trainee.

Come on, I don't wanna burden you forever.

I gotta grow up sometime.

Oh, you're responsible now?

Well, get the little ones ready before you go.

You got it.

Wait, do you seriously have to go in to work this morning?

Yeah. Bye. See you at the guardhouse later.

You really need to quit all these side jobs.

Hey, we're getting together again this weekend.

You better be joining us, 'kay?

I'll pass. You can play without me.

You still sore about

losing your whole paycheck last time?

Funny.

Ah, don't be a chicken.

Everybody loses every once in a while.

This is why you always get--

Oh, shit, shit, shit, shit, shit.

Slacking off on the job and gambling, huh?

Ah! Boss! I, um-- you want in the game?

As fun as that sounds, no.

You sure? It is fun, actually.

Do I look amused?

Get those boxes loaded and get going!

Uh, yes, sir! Got it! Sorry, sir.

Idiot.

'Scuse me. Would you like some help?

The cargo's already inside the building.

Once it's secured, use the camouflaged truck

that's waiting in the parking lot.

That's all I've got for you.

Get it done.

Right, one of you'll wait in the back of the truck.

Then, I'll need two groups of two to find the package.

Dibs on the truck.

Great. Hey, Schaake, wanna team up and have some fun?

Figure it out. We're wasting time here.

Schaake!

And there. All done.

Sorry for taking up so much of your time.

Nah. Heavy lifting? My specialty.

And, no offence, but you don't really

strike me as the athletic type.

No joke.

You're pretty jolly, for a soldier, I mean.

Yeah? That must be 'cause today's my first day.

Oh, really? Well, congratulations, man!

I'm always at work,

so we'll probably see each other around.

Name's Innumael.

I'm Leocadio.

Innumael! Get over here!

Ah! Crap. Well, thanks again!

Good luck with the new job!

Sometime today, please!

Coming! Coming!

Leo! Quit wasting time!

We got somewhere to be!

Okay!

Uh... What's that?

What were you doing over there?

Oh, that? Just lending a hand.

We still have plenty of time.

Idiot. You trying to be late your first day?

You're gonna get me in trouble. Jeez.

So, what's the commander like?

Huh. Well, he's a good person.

He's mild-mannered and kind to his subordinates.

Why do I feel like that's not the whole truth?

Fine. I guess you'll see for yourself.

Why can't we find it?

So, are we totally sure it came in today?

Yeah, no question.

It has got to be around here somewhere.

--Excuse me, sir? -- Yes?

Hey, what are you thinking?

Go with it.

I'm looking for a package that was delivered today.

I see.

It's this one right here.

That's strange. Doesn't seem to be here, does it.

If I had to take a wild guess,

I'd say an employee loaded it up by mistake.

You got any idea where it might have gone?

Hang on, lemme see.

Huh. Bear with me.

All right, then.

Zaitz, I'll leave Leocadio's training in your hands.

Yes, sir. Understood.

Leocadio, huh? Leo.

Yes?

Your enlistment ceremony is next week.

It's for the new recruits of squads

five, eight, twelve, and thirteen.

I want to see that you've learned the ropes

from Zaitz by then.

Yes! You will, sir!

Good. Oh, and this part bears repeating.

I'm sure you're all aware of

the smuggling group called Headkeeper, yes?

For some reason, they've become increasingly active lately,

and a lot more extreme, as well.

For instance, they attacked a transport unit the other day.

So, I want you all to stay vigilant

as you go about your duties.

Right. That's it. Dismissed.

Huh? Perfect spot for a break.

This is a nightmare. We cannot lose that cargo.

So, did you find out where it's headed?

Schaake's working on it now.

As for which truck it's on,

I think we've narrowed it down to two or three.

Sounds like she's back.

Damian, go ahead and bring the van around.

-- Got it. --Benjamin,

ready the weapons just in case. This could get ugly.

Okay.

Getting the van now.

Yeah, thank you.

Evening, sir.

Hey! Good evening!

Right, then, here ya go.

Thanks. Okay so, deliveries, then. Good.

Just gotta inspect your cargo then you're good to go.

Oh, is that your wife?

Hm? Oh, haha this?

No, That's my sister.

Good kid, and she's about to start working this year, too.

I'm glad.

Take some of the weight off my puny shoulders, you know?

Yeah, I hear that.

Must be tough, just the two of you.

Hang on. Wait, uh-- Huh?

What is this?

Huh? What's what?

These two boxes.

I don't see them on your list here.

I'm gonna have to open them up, okay?

Innumael Grauer.

So, where did you get those weapons?

Think we wouldn't notice?