Ep. 23: Maximilian declares himself Emperor as Gallian forces advance on Ghirlandio.
Aired on September 6, 2009

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The Gallian Regular Army achieves victories with Alicia’s support, pushing Imperial forces to Ghirlandio. Maximilian, fearing retribution from the Emperor and Crown Prince, renounces his title to establish his own empire. Selvaria remains troubled by her Naggiar failure but stays devoted to Maximilian. At the Gallian camp, Welkin and Squad 7 attempt to contact Alicia but are blocked by officers, leading to a brawl. Cordelia pardons Faldio and meets Alicia, who requests protection for Squad 7 and Faldio until the war ends. Cordelia asks Squad 7 to serve as her personal guard to fulfill this promise. Alicia and the army proceed to Ghirlandio, where they confront Selvaria and the Imperials.
Episodes
- Ep. 19 · Squad 7 liberates Bruhl while Welkin confronts his grief over Isara's death with Alicia's support
- Ep. 20 · Maximillian mobilizes forces for a decisive battle at the Naggiar Plains while Ramal deals with Zaka.
- Ep. 21 · Alicia awakens to defeat Selvaria and save Gallia from Imperial forces
- Ep. 22 · Alicia faces isolation and forced transfer while Welkin confronts Faldio over past actions.
- Ep. 23 · Maximilian declares himself Emperor as Gallian forces advance on Ghirlandio.
- Ep. 24 · Alicia and Selvaria clash in a final battle rooted in their shared past at the Imperial lab.
- Ep. 25 · Maximilian Seizes the Holy Lance While Squad 7 Storms the Marmotah
- Ep. 26 · Squad 7 fights Imperials while Welkin rescues Alicia from Maximilian