Episode Title:
The Villainous Empress.
Episode Description:
After killing the pirates, Ledo is lectured by Amy for his actions, and the leaders of the Gargantia discuss the eventual retaliation they may suffer. Bellows brings Amy to talk with Ledo, and they explain to him that weapons must be used only as a last resort, as people must rely on each other to survive in their world. After Amy reconciles with Ledo, a large pirate fleet led by the pirate empress Lukkage launches an attack and slowly approaches the Gargantia. Ledo discusses the situation with Ridget and agrees to help them once more, in exchange for being accepted aboard the fleet. Instructed to defeat the enemies with no casualties, Ledo disables the pirate ships in the front lines and returns to the Gargantia to deal with a sneak attack led by Lukkage herself, piloting her custom humanoid-shaped mecha called the Surfing Lobster Yunboro. Ledo battles and easily defeats Lukkage, forcing the pirates to flee. Upon being saluted by the crew of the Gargantia, Ledo is greeted by Amy and replies by thanking her, the first native expression that he learned.
