Gate (ゲート 自衛隊 彼の地にて、斯く戦えり)

The SDF was dispatched to the Special Region.

It referred to a parallel world SDF Officer Itami Youji was to set foot in

and experience many different encounters and battles.

Meanwhile, Pina, princess of the Empire that ruled the Special Region,

began to search for a path to peace after making contact with the Japanese.

But still, tiny sparks that threatened to ignite the flames of war were all around.

Attention!

All present!

Episode 13 The Banquet Begins

Special Region 3rd Recon Sergeant Kurata

Captain!

Special Region 3rd Recon Sergeant First Class Kuribayashi

Special Region 3rd Recon Sergeant First Class Kurokawa

That outfit...

So weird!

Special Region 3rd Recon Sergeant First Class Tomita

Special Region 3rd Recon First Lieutenant Itami

I-It looks... good... on you.

Do you really think so?

I-It looks... about as good as it could?

Hey, look at the dork!

Look at him! It's amazing!

Stop it!

I'm sorry.

Listen, this mission today isn't what we usually do. It's important!

Everyone, stay sharp and complete your mission.

It's almost time!

Okay!

Here they come!

Get to your positions, everyone!

Roger!

Welcome!

Scream! Scream harder!

Your Highness, please!

You're a Warrior Bunny Chief.

Is that all you've got?

Come on!

Scream! Scream harder!

What's wrong?

Scream!

Come on, scream!

Scream for me!

Zolzal

You'll never be able to satisfy me if you give up that easily.

Please stop, Your Highness!

Your comrades' lives depend upon your efforts.

Did you forget that?

Tyuule

Please, show compassion!

Enough. Begone.

I'm getting tired of playing with this toy, too.

I can't say I approve.

A member of the royal family shouldn't be using a beast woman as his toy.

I'm a very progressive man. I don't discriminate against other races.

You should try it. I'll let you borrow her.

Surely you jest, Highness.

Is that all?

I wished to make a report.

There has been disturbing activity among some of the senators.

Probably some plot of Diabo's.

He's the younger brother, but he still wants to alter the line of succession...

No. Enemy ambassadors are buying our senators.

What?

It seems that some have been taken prisoner beyond the gate,

and the promise of their safe return is being used as a bargaining chip.

So they're using the bonds of family?

Cowards!

That sounds like something those barbarians would do!

Head to the Imperial Gardens.

A meeting is being held...

...at this very moment.

I see.

But why tell me something so important first?

And not, say, my father?

If I told your father, he could take a hard line on them.

That'd hurt relations between the royal family and the senate,

which would be disadvantageous to you, the next in line to the throne.

I see.

Very well!

I'll go and give those enemy ambassadors and senators a piece of my mind!

How are things in the Special Region?

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is

presently looking for a path to peace with the Empire.

Our forces in the Special Region have secured a base in Imperial territory,

and have begun to gather information.

So, is there anything we can announce publicly?

Prime Minister,

we've just begin negotiations with their senate!

I know, I know!

But the other countries and the media are hassling me to release information.

I know.

Of course, I'll be careful not to release any classified information.

It was very generous of you to invite their families as well, Sugawara-dono.

No, it's nothing.

And the chief maid from Italica is here too,

which is a big help.

Countess Formar's family has offered to cooperate, as well.

They understand that Italica's prosperity is due to its trade relations with Alnus.

But I didn't expect that family to send nothing but human maids.

This is the capital, you see.

I see.

All the nobles I met in the capital were humans, too.

Sugawara-dono!

Me?

My cousin's been showing off her pearl necklace to me.

So I can't enjoy the party at all!

I'm feeling very frustrated,

Sugawara-dono!

Isn't there anything you can do?

I don't know what I could—

Stop that.

Sugawara-dono, please forgive her rudeness.

Sherry, don't cause trouble!

They're with the Tyueri family.

They're also related to Marquess Casel.

The important senator?

Yes.

Please, wait a moment.

Please don't scold your daughter.

Sherry-sama,

you mustn't cause trouble for your parents.

If you're a good girl,

I'm sure you'll receive a good present.

Without a doubt.

You're quite the seducer.

She'll soon get a Japanese pearl necklace that'll make her cousin jealous, correct?

I'd love to have a connection to Marquess Casel.

Did you see the look on her face?

She fell in love with you.

You jest.

You use this sauce to mask the smell of the meat,

Who's that chef?

and bring out the sweetness of the fat.

One of Itami's men. His name is Furuta.

This meat was gamy, so I used more than usual.

Supposedly, before he enlisted he was a chef at a top restaurant.

Is that why it tastes so good?

By the way, where is Itami-dono?

I'll take you to him.

What do you think?

This is the power of the Type 64 Rifle—

Sell it to us!

No, how do we make these?

I can't tell you that—

How many of these "rifles" do you have?

I-I can't tell you the details,

but you can assume that every soldier carries one.

Next, I'll show you the mortars.

Half load!

Half load, ready!

Fire!

Impact...

Now!

What range!

Half load!

Half load, ready!

Fire!

Marquess Dussie...

Yes. Any more battles with Japan and we're doomed.

Oh, Marquess Dussie.

I haven't seen you since the banquet at your house.

Let's skip the formalities, Sugawara-dono.

Tell me what Japan wants in exchange for peace.

Understood.

Avenger, this is Archer. Come in.

This is Avenger. What's up?

A group of five cavalrymen has crossed the warning line.

They weren't invited, but they certainly don't look like bandits.

Shall we deal with them?

Archer, maintain surveillance.

Roger.

A handful of cavalrymen are heading this way.

I'll get the VIPs out of here.

We'll continue the banquet.

Your families are fine where they are.

We still can't let it be known that our nation is making contact with you.

So we're sending you to the capital now.

I'll take you near the southeast gate of the capital.

Right next to the red light district?

No one will see us there.

Get those rifles and mortars cleaned up!

Withdraw!

Withdraw!

And so, the Self Defense Force Fought

What is this?

Prince Zolzal!

How good to see you!