Zero no Tsukaima – Princess no Rondo 8: The Eastern Pursuit!

Finally! Gallia Expedition GET!

The plane, named as Ostrand… or Ostland, whatever the name is (Japanese L-R shit kicking in), is finally introduced in the series. It is a plane powered by steam engines, and has an output that is pretty much similar to the planes in the real world. Landing on Tristain academy, it was made clear that they were conducting flight tests for the plane itself, and they occasionally fly over the academy, hence the rumors. Since Kirche was involved, it’s obvious that the funding for the project was provided by her.

NICE BOAT!

It was also made clear that she’s one of the reasons of Colbert-sensei’s disappearance, the other being Tabitha. In order to avert Anies’ rage away from the Fire Snake, Tabitha cast a “fake-death” spell, after which Colbert was retrieved and was brought to Germania, where he continued his research for the Ostland/Ostrand. Well, so much for the hiding. At least it’s made clear he didn’t really die or anything, or AN HERO will still live in our hearts.

Moreover, Louise notices that Saito’s been too preoccupied with his thoughts. Could it be that he’s thinking about the princess? Louise tried to get Saito’s say about this, but fails. After consulting SIesta (who still didn’t forget the bet from last ep), Tifa finally butts in, suggesting to use an item called the Crystal of the Night. The item is capable of making the user see a certain person’s chain of events of last night. Of course, Louise uses this for the sole purpose of confirming something about the Princess and Saito.

“It’s about time you gave your master some cunnilingus!”

Of course, this was all for naught when Tabitha came forth the looking glass. It seems Louise didn’t know about Tabitha’s involvement until recently. Kirche offered a viable explanation, since she was a close friend of Tabitha’s caretakers (go back to, say, season 1, where Kirche and Tabitha go to the latter’s place, and the butler explains the family’s history). But they were too late. Nephthys, an Elfr serving the Gallia royalty, has abducted Tabitha and her mom. The destination is Gallia.

Badass motherfucker looks like Legolas. AHAHAHAAAAAY! LEHGOHLAAAAHS!

Saito then pleads Henrietta that he be permitted to go to Gallia to rescue Tabitha, and settle something with Josef. But due to the incident last night, Henrietta refuses. It seems that she still hasn’t forgotten what happened, an open display of worry and affection that got Louise’s attention. And so she left the academy, leaving our heroes fiddling for themselves.

Yup! We’re finally catching up with Tabitha’s story! I feel bad for Sylphid, though. Poor Sylphid got owned by stupid Elfr. I’m having a hunch she’ll turn into the highly-anticipated dragon girl and plead Saito to save her master. SWEET SHIT!

Of course, Kirche’s actions with Colbert are also quite questionable. It seems that the two had quite a ball, LITERALLY. Is Colbert really that good in bed?! I dread to think of it! But damn you, Saito!

“Saito-kun, YOU COCKBLOCKING IDIOT!”

Anyways, I hope my implemented schedule for the next ep would come in smoothly. Not like it’s really a good thing, but purging anything else but ZnT would have to be top priority on a Monday now.