With the return of Yang to the battlefield, the Imperial fleet increasingly loses momentum and is on the verge of collapse; Admiral Kempff come to terms with the fact that his forces are no longer capable of holding the front line.

The Imperial invasion force returns to the capital of Odin, where Reinhard treats those involved in the operation very differently; meanwhile, dissatisfaction with the new leadership unexpectedly grows in the Empire's most loyal war hero.

Ulrich Kesler informs Reinhard that Count Alfred von Landsberg and Leopold Schumacher have reportedly infiltrated the Imperial capital of Odin; unsure of their true intentions, Reinhard first asks Hilde to assure Annerose's safety.

Everyone prepares to rescue the Emperor from the usurper using the underground tunnels beneath the Neue Sanssouci Palace.

Kesler informs Reinhard that the palace has been breached and instructs all fleets to be ready for action. Hilde starts to notice the conspiracies and overhears information about the Neue Sanssouci Chief of Security.

Chairman Trunicht makes an announcement to all citizens as the Alliance accepts an important defector. Meanwhile, Yang grows restless, and news from Odin agitates everyone in the galaxy.