Episode Title:
Empire of Consolation.
Episode Description:
The head of the Kleeman Agency, Konrad Steinmeitz, ask Alberic to take a break from searching for Chaika Trabant. Alberic decides to research the Emperor Arthur, but the lack of reliable evidence has increased his suspicions about his mission. Elsewhere, Toru and his companions encounter a group who calls themselves the "Neo Gaz Empire', who aim to bring back the Gaz Empire under a blonde haired girl whom they call "Princess Chaika". While Chaika befriends the princess, Toru, Akari and Fredrika have suspicions about the group. That night the princess goes out to rob a nearby mansion but is caught in an ambush. Toru's suspicions are confirmed when they are attacked by Neo Gaz's men. Toru and the girls easily overpower the group who admit that they are actually former Gaz Empire citizens who turned to thievery after being abandoned by the Six Nations. While Toru wants to leave, Chaika begs him to save the fake Princess Chaika, whose real name is Julia. Toru and comrades rescue Julia, for which she and her companions are grateful. Toru is disappointed that even though they were citizens of Gaz, these people know next to nothing about their emperor. Meanwhile, the Council of Six Nations decides to deal with a rebellion by Duke Gillard Gavarni who controls a floating fortress.
