Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
New English Translation by M. Mangcho
Greetings, comrades-in-arms!
Our hero, Ensign Geumsaegi, infiltrated the Weasel forces
under the guise of a defector from the Flower Hill army.
After many skirmishes and much adversity, Flower Hill
struck back, overcoming General Moggins and his mouse army.
But with peace becoming a reality for both sides,
what will become of Geumsaegi's mission? And what about the
Weasel resistance that seeks to take Flower Hill for itself?
Let's find out! For victory!
"A Squirrel and a Hedgehog" -- Episode 5
"THE DAWN OF UNITY"
Welcome, guests and citizens, to the Flower Hill Unity celebrations!
"Peace in Unity"
What do you think?
That in so short a time, our nation may finally have peace?
My dear Major-General,
I just find it shocking that we seem to spend as much on peace
as we do on war!
Commander, Major-General, you're both needed in the war room.
We have new intel.
New intel? With the weasels on the run? This sounds like it's serious!
The navy's determined, based on reports from Ensign Geumsaegi,
the exact location of the Weasel High Command.
An archipelago roughly 500 kilometres north of the Flower Hill coastline,
at the western edge of the Weasel Continent.
To be summoned there must mean Emperor Junichito thinks highly of him.
I'm not surprised, given that he was credited for exposing our traitor.
Then we can't let this opportunity go.
Unity or not, Geumsaegi's mission must continue.
I'm so glad you agree, my friend! We'll radio the Ensign at once.
Peace at all costs!
Ensign Geumsaegi, this is HQ.
You are to accept the Emperor's promotion to Special Commandant,
and proceed to the Imperial Compound, as per his request.
Your identity as a defecting agent from Flower Hill will continue.
(So, the Emperor's promoted me to Commandant.)
(But what if they know the truth?)
(The Emperor...
...could kill me anytime!)
(This could be a ruse...I have to be constantly on guard!)
Dear Emperor! Reporting--huh?
(He isn't here? What happened?)
Special Commandant reporting. Security, are you there?
Yes.
Do you know the Emperor's location?
His Majesty is in his private garden. You'll find the door on your left.
Understood. Thank you, private.
You're welcome.
(In his garden? Why so casual?)
(Does he know our traitor was really on his side?)
Dear Emperor!
Silence!
I have you now...
No one puts Budgie in a corner!
She appears to be fine, Dear Emperor.
Ah, good, good.
Oh, Your Majesty, I can't thank you enough!
No need.
But you must have known your Emperor would protect you from all danger, yes?
A startling method, Your Majesty!
Startling for the wicked, certainly!
I will always seek to protect the beloved creatures of my Empire, small or not!
They are my children. I only want what's best for them.
I would hope any father would care for their young. Even those from Flower Hill.
(He's more open to peace than I thought. I have to make use of this!)
Dear Emperor, now that the resistance is known to us, we may have an opport--
So formal for a little traitor!
If you would allow me, Dear Emperor--
Ehh?
So...a personal visit to the Unity Celebrations?
I believe so, Dear Emperor. Flower Hill may be receptive to the idea.
Very well.
(The peace talks might begin from here! Time to get the message out!)
"PRESS CONFERENCE TONIGHT"
Wait for us!
Wait for us!
Yeowch!
Come on, Kuiper! We missed the press shuttle!
What're you gonna do, Bella, steal this old thing?
It's not stealing if we give it right back!
There! Climb on!
Geez! Talk about short notice for a press conference!
Even the mommy bloggers are gonna be there before we show up!
Fruit, Kuiper?
First you steal a copter, then someone's fruit? No thanks.
Besides, durians give me gas.
Oh, well. More for me!
A freakin' mouse!!
W-what's a mouse doing in Flower Hill??
Are they firing at us?
Crazy! This is peacetime!
I've got some choice questions for the Emperor about this, that's for sure!
The Emperor's here!
Good day, Flower Hill! So good to be here!
Emperor Junichito, a picture for the Times?
A picture for the Review, Your Weasel Majesty?
Ah, I'm so flattered!
How about this?
How about this? Yeah?
Emperor, we noticed a group of mouse soldiers on the way to the conference.
Care to comment?
I will.
It's to regulate the airways, so that my budgie won't get airsick.
So many turns...so many bumps... I don't think I can make it!
It breaks my heart to think of budgie beset by so much turbulence!
If my mice can defend and direct air traffic to keep her safe, it's the least
I can do for such a dear creature!
Sir, would it be right to say that you want to initiate talks with Flower Hill
once the Unity celebrations are over?
Absolutely!
Emperor, why is your mouse militia directing air traffic on the ground
- when your own airports are-- - Ahhh, that's a good question.
Because Flower Hill isn't sharing airspace with us yet,
we've had to use our own forces.
But wouldn't the signals from your aircraft
still be received by Weasel Command?
What's your point, Bella?
I just find it hard to believe that mice are needed on the ground...
(Dammit!)
...when Weasel Command is more than capable.
Well, sir? Care to comment?
(Why doesn't he say something? Why is he afraid?)
Ah, I believe we're out of question time. I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow!
Ta-ta!
Emperor, could you at least state that--
That's it! The conference is over!
I do so detest reporters...
I present them with peace, and they nip at my heels like impudent dogs!
Dear Emperor, I believe the mice have them worried.
You think so?
Yes.
On what grounds?
It's too soon for them to trust. They need convincing.
Then head to R&D1, and see just how convincing we are.
Yes, Dear Emperor!