Shoukoku no Altair

What is it that I know?

About this kingdom...

About war...

About what I must do...

Iskender, where shall we go?

The Golden Eagle General

Altair: A Record of Battles

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Turkiye Stratocracy - Assembly Hall

"Golden Eagle" Mahmut Pasha

March, Year 75 of Turkiye Rule

Still studying in the middle of a festival?

You never change.

Ibrahim.

Long time no see, Mahmut.

Heard you finally became Pasha like you always wanted.

Yes.

Now should the governor general be using honorifics with the Pasha in this case?

I don't want you treating me any differently.

I thought so.

How is newlywed life?

Well, actually,

we just had twins this past summer!

They're just the cutest things--

Good evening, Ibrahim.

Shara! I can't believe it, it's Shara!

Mahmut, let me introduce you.

Shara's been at the top of the best caravansary since we were cadets,

and nowadays she's the number one dancer in all of Altin!

I already know who you are.

You came once on your unit's last nights together

before everyone was going to leave for their new reassignments.

You were the soldier

who just sat in the corner without even dancing,

looking all serious with your brooding eyes.

Hey, take it easy.

That brooding soldier is now--

I know that too.

Tugril Mahmut Pasha.

I was so surprised.

That soldier from four years ago

came back as Pasha!

Let's dance!

Wait, I--

Come on!

I don't like to dance.

-Come on! -Come on!

Hey, isn't that Mahmut Pasha?

The Golden Eagle?

That's the youngest person to achieve the rank of Pasha in the Turkiye Stratocracy?

I heard he passed the military exam when he was 12.

He passed that hard test when he was 12?

Come on!

I'm happy all your hard work paid off.

You were born to become Pasha.

What are you looking at?

People live under these many lights,

each leading their own lives.

The craftsmen create their goods,

and the merchants sell them.

People are drawn to this city and others like it,

ultimately shaping our nation of Turkiye.

As a Turkiye Pasha,

I want to protect these lands.

You're finally able to see your surroundings.

Good, good. Maybe you're ready to show some interest in ladies now?

What about that Shara? She's a nice girl!

What?! I'm not interested in wo--

What's wrong?

It's gone!

Did you drop something?

I can help you look for it.

No, I'll look for it alone.

Welcome home.

A Pasha's palace is a lot more modest than I imagined.

It wasn't even locked.

Get out!

What? You don't have to get so mad.

"I saw an ocean of stars from the land!

Joyful dancers illuminated underneath the lamps."

I actually came here to deliver this.

Wait!

Why do you have my book of poems?!

Here you go.

Did you read all of it?!

Just where it was bookmarked.

I found it in the plaza, and I had a feeling it was yours.

I must have dropped it when you made me dance.

Is Mahmut Pasha really going to force such a kind girl

to walk home alone at night

down these dangerous streets?

Do not come up here under any circumstance.

He's so cute! He's still such a kid.

Thief! After him!

It's over. Drop the bag and place your hands behind your back.

Kid, go play policeman somewhere else.

I don't have time for this!

If you comply, I shall leave you unharmed.

This is a warning.

Warning?

Don't make me laugh!

Thank you, Iskender.

Mahmut Pasha!

An emergency council has been called.

Your presence in Altin is required right away.

Twelve years ago,

war broke out when the Balt-Rhein Empire launched a surprise attack against Turkiye.

The war ended in a few short months.

But relations between the two nations have been volatile ever since,

as they were locked in a dangerous balance.

On this day, on the western outskirts of the Turkiye border,

the body of Balt-Rhein Empire's Prime Minister Franz was discovered,

riddled with several arrows bearing the Turkiyean crest.

The Empire's anger was substantial,

and an arrow stained with Franz's blood was sent

along with a letter of denouncement.

It read, "The Empire demands Turkiye send one of your generals to the imperial capital.

If there is no reply within seven days,

the Empire shall interpret the assassination of Prime Minister Franz as a declaration of war.

Divan Generals Council

And we will retaliate in kind."

There is no need to give in to such ridiculous demands. This is war.

"Poison" Zaganos Pasha

The Empire has always and will continue to be a threat. War was inevitable.

Absolutely not. The Empire's forces outnumber ours by tenfold.

Sehir Halil Pasha

Turkiye has no hope to win.

The Empire would never think we would initiate the war ourselves.

A surprise attack will give us an advantage.

No! Even you must still remember the war from 12 years ago.

We must avoid repeating that tragedy at all cost.

Then Halil Pasha, are you suggesting we send someone to the Empire as a sacrifice?

Yes.

Really?

-Then-- -Please wait!

Are these the only two choices we have to consider?

Is there not a third option that does not lead us to war or require a sacrifice?

Are the Empire's claims even true to begin with?

Was it really our soldiers who fired the arrows at the minister?

I see that you are new.

If you are worked up being at your first council, I suggest calming down.

We are currently discussing whether or not to go to war.

I would appreciate it if you didn't criticize the question simply because you find it too difficult.

But--

"I don't want war. I don't want to offer a sacrifice either. The question is wrong to begin with."

Are you a child?

We do not have the time to be entertaining the tantrums of a child.

I kindly ask any children unable to participate in thoughtful discussion to excuse themselves.