But based on the reports, things are only going to
[cdb]get worse from here on. Be ready.
Say you're used to this.
Say you're nervous.
I'm used to this kind of stuff. You should probably
[cdb]worry about everybody else.
I'm used to this kind of stuff. You should probably
[cdb]worry about everybody else.
Yes, you might be right.
It's gotten that bad? That's a little nerve-wracking...
It's gotten that bad? That's a little nerve-wracking...
Well, it might not be much of an issue for you,
[cdb]given your past life as a mercenary.
But to tell you the truth, I do not think we should
[cdb]rely on you for everything.
Heh. I knew this moment would come one day.
I cannot claim to be completely prepared, but I have
[cdb]done all I can in our current circumstance.
I will need a moment of your time before we depart.
There is something I must tell you.
As I said, I will need you to be prepared for their
[cdb]onslaught.
Hrym is near Aegir territory. I only hope the riots do
[cdb]not spread that far...
I am worried for the people of Hrym, of course,
[cdb]but my feelings toward my own territory are special.
When you are a noble, the people in your territory
[cdb]feel like your own precious children.
Tease him for calling them children.
Tease him about being a noble.
Your own children? But you don't have any, do you?
Wait, don't tell me that means—
Your own children? But you don't have any, do you?
Wait, don't tell me that means—
Just what are you getting at? Of course I do not have
[cdb]any! One day I may hope to have a few...
But this is not the time for such discussions! I must
[cdb]ask you to desist at once!
You might be a noble, but you haven't taken on your
[cdb]father's title yet.
You might be a noble, but you haven't taken on your
[cdb]father's title yet.
So isn't it kind of a stretch to call Aegir "your"
[cdb]territory?
So isn't it kind of a stretch to call Aegir "your"
[cdb]territory?
Well, you are probably correct... But in my view,
[cdb]it would not be an exaggeration to say that I see
[cdb]the whole of the Empire as my territory.
Which means I must save the people of Aegir and
Hrym because they are all my children!
I am so tired. Utterly exhausted.
It wasn't just the long journey from the Kingdom.
We've also been fighting constantly.
And the war is going to stretch on even longer
[cdb]because of this, right? All I can do is sigh, really.
Suggest he transfer posts.
Suggest he take temporary leave.
You could ask Edelgard for a different position.
You could ask Edelgard for a different position.
Were you listening at all? The war will keep going
[cdb]even if I'm in a different post.
You could ask Edelgard to let you go back to Enbarr
[cdb]for a while.
You could ask Edelgard to let you go back to Enbarr
[cdb]for a while.
I can't say that option's very appealing. My father will
[cdb]most certainly put me to work.
Apparently my father's heading towards what used to
[cdb]be the western part of the Kingdom while we come
[cdb]out this way.
And that would mean he's leaving my brother in
[cdb]charge of Fort Merceus.
Well, I'm sure things in the west will be fine with my
[cdb]father there. Not like when we were fighting the
Alliance.
Agree with him.
Worry about Count Bergliez.
Yeah, it'll definitely be fine. Which just means we
[cdb]need to do a bang-up job taking care of this mess
[cdb]out here too.
Yeah, it'll definitely be fine. Which just means we
[cdb]need to do a bang-up job taking care of this mess
[cdb]out here too.
You got that right! I don't want my father yelling
[cdb]at me!
I'm not sure. Your dad'll be fine if it's just
[cdb]another battle, but we still don't know for sure
[cdb]what's gonna happen.
I'm not sure. Your dad'll be fine if it's just
[cdb]another battle, but we still don't know for sure
[cdb]what's gonna happen.
My father can do more than just fight, you know.
But you're probably right to be wary.
Do you ever lose track of our location because we
[cdb]keep moving around?
Do you ever lose track of our location because we
[cdb]keep moving around?
I have no idea where we are... The Alliance? Or are
[cdb]we in the Empire?
I have no idea where we are... The Alliance? Or are
[cdb]we in the Empire?
Commiserate with her.
Tell her where you are.
I feel that way too! I get lost all the time and then I
[cdb]end up going in the wrong direction...
I feel that way too! I get lost all the time and then I
[cdb]end up going in the wrong direction...
Oh, I'm so glad I'm not the only one!
Oh, I'm so glad I'm not the only one!
We're in the Empire, south of the Airmid River.
We're in the Empire, south of the Airmid River.
Wait, I mean we're on the north bank of the river,
[cdb]which used to be part of the Alliance, but has since
[cdb]joined the Empire so...maybe Empire territory?
Wait, I mean we're on the north bank of the river,
[cdb]which used to be part of the Alliance, but has since
[cdb]joined the Empire so...maybe Empire territory?
What? The Empire got bigger? Urgh, why does
[cdb]this stuff have to be so confusing...
I am estimating there will be more fighting in the city.
Not enemy soldiers, but bandits and rioters.
I am having a better time fighting in this situation.
What about you?
Definitely better.
Definitely worse.
I'm better in those kinds of battles too. It's definitely
[cdb]easier than fighting in a wide open field.
I'm better in those kinds of battles too. It's definitely
[cdb]easier than fighting in a wide open field.
So we are the same? Then we will be finishing the
[cdb]fight promptly.
To be honest, those kinda battles aren't my strong
[cdb]suit. It's much easier fighting in a wide open field.
To be honest, those kinda battles aren't my strong
[cdb]suit. It's much easier fighting in a wide open field.
I am not in agreement. It surprises me we are not
[cdb]seeing eye to eye.
Why is this happening? We were so close to ending
[cdb]the war.
The commoners will be the ones to suffer the most.
As it is, they're just scrambling to survive.
We have to save as many people as we can...
I know full well that this is not enough to deter Her
Majesty from her path.
But to think that someone would cause such an
[cdb]uproar in the Empire...
No, that is something else entirely! We cannot allow
[cdb]it to stand!
Agree with her.
Ask for clarification.
You got that right. This is completely indefensible.
If someone's pulling the strings, we'll crush 'em.
You got that right. This is completely indefensible.
If someone's pulling the strings, we'll crush 'em.
Your enthusiasm is exactly what we need. Let's charge
[cdb]ahead, clearing any debris that might fall in Her
Majesty's path!
Hold on. We don't have any actual proof that
[cdb]someone did this on purpose, however likely it
[cdb]might be.
Hold on. We don't have any actual proof that
[cdb]someone did this on purpose, however likely it
[cdb]might be.
It is excruciating to be reprimanded with such
[cdb]sound logic, especially coming from you.
Hanneman isn't here. He might've gone to Hrym.
I'm a bit worried about him. That old geezer is prone
[cdb]to the most spectacular blunders.
Sympathize with her.
Worry about him.
I know how you feel. Yet another reason for us to
[cdb]get a move on.
I know how you feel. Yet another reason for us to
[cdb]get a move on.
Oh, so you agree? I do hope he's all right.
Yeah. We're all facing a lot of unknowns right now.
I'm worried about him, too.
Yeah. We're all facing a lot of unknowns right now.
I'm worried about him, too.
Exactly. Worrying over his well-being is the least
[cdb]we can do.
Hrym... I feel no particular attachment to
[cdb]that place.
But those responsible for the chaos feel familiar...
Heh. I suppose cutting them all down would serve
[cdb]to stave off boredom.
When the city of Nuvelle fell, it was overrun by
[cdb]bandits and looters.
At the time, the Imperial army had been so focused
[cdb]on fighting forces from Dagda that the city's guards
[cdb]were practically non-existent.
But now, we've mobilized our forces and prioritized
[cdb]aiding the people, rather than the war itself. I feel
[cdb]misty-eyed with gratitude.
Express relief.
Express shock about her past.
Which means we're doing things different from how
[cdb]the Empire used to. That's gotta be a relief, right?
Which means we're doing things different from how
[cdb]the Empire used to. That's gotta be a relief, right?
Yes, precisely. The Empire has turned over a new leaf.
I had no idea Nuvelle had gone through something so
[cdb]awful. We can't let it happen again.
I had no idea Nuvelle had gone through something so
[cdb]awful. We can't let it happen again.
You are exactly right. But I doubt we will have to
[cdb]worry about that with our present leadership.
I've kinda got a bad feeling about this. How do I
[cdb]describe it...
It's like I sense...darkness? Or something like that.
It's hard to put into words.
Ask about the darkness.
Say you sense it too.
Darkness? You mean like...from me, for example?
Darkness? You mean like...from me, for example?
Maybe. I might.
Which probably means my bad feeling isn't all that
[cdb]reliable.
To be honest, I can sense it too. Whatever it is.
To be honest, I can sense it too. Whatever it is.
Seriously?
Huh. But you know, I'm probably just imagining
[cdb]things.
I'm worried about everyone in Hrym. We need to get
[cdb]out there and help them as soon as we can.
I know I don't deserve the title anymore...
But a knight of Faerghus would never be so quick to
[cdb]abandon the townsfolk.
Father, perhaps we should leave Hrym to the other
Imperial forces and take control of the situation in
Ordelia.
Father, perhaps we should leave Hrym to the other
Imperial forces and station soldiers in Ordelia.
You are the count now, Lorenz. I cannot tell you no.
But you must consider it carefully. We are presently
[cdb]following the Empire's lead. Would it be wise for us to
[cdb]prioritize the stability of an Alliance territory?
But if the chaos spreads from Ordelia, Gloucester will
[cdb]undoubtedly be harmed.
We must take a certain level of precaution, yes,
[cdb]but right now we should prioritize serving the Empire
[cdb]as much as we can.
I see. You mean to say this is our only option if we
[cdb]newcomers are to build trust within the Empire.
Understood, Father. I shall heed your advice today.
Do not myopically seek immediate gains.
Always maintain a broader view. That is politics.
All right. I shall bear that in mind.
The Airmid River divides Ordelia and Hrym
[cdb]territories. How odd for rioting to happen in both
[cdb]places at the same time.
That can't be a coincidence. There must be
[cdb]something more to this than meets the eye.
Ask what he thinks is happening.
Just agree with it.
So...what do you think's happening, then?
So...what do you think's happening, then?
I don't really know. You should ask Hubert.
Yep, definitely. Something's going on behind the
[cdb]scenes.
Yep, definitely. Something's going on behind the
[cdb]scenes.
You're just agreeing so I stop talking about it, aren't
[cdb]you? I'm being serious here!
Ordelia territory's in bad shape, yeah? Bah, I just
[cdb]wanna go help 'em.
Ask him why.
Offer to help him out.
Any particular reason why?
Any particular reason why?
Yeah. Count Ordelia really stuck his neck out for me
[cdb]back in the day.
It's not something I can repay with a couple of nice
[cdb]gestures. If only there was something I could do.
You want to help them? OK, I'll go tell Edelgard.
You want to help them? OK, I'll go tell Edelgard.
Without even askin' why? You're a real stand-up
[cdb]kind of person.
Thanks for sending those soldiers to Ordelia. I hear
[cdb]the count's safe and sound.
The chaos isn't fully under control yet, and it's not
[cdb]like this repays my debt to him...
But I can breathe a little easier now.
Everyone said the fighting would get worse the closer
[cdb]we got to the capital, but if anything it's felt like the
[cdb]opposite.
Instead, we're just walk, walk, walking all day! I'm
[cdb]gonna end up losing bulk at this rate!
Huh? We're going into Hrym territory? What part of
[cdb]the Kingdom is that?
There's a lot of unrest in Ordelia, too. We have to
[cdb]hurry and do something!
My parents are safe, but I won't be able to rest easy
[cdb]until we quell the commotion in Hrym.
But how do these ordinary, run-of-the-mill ruffians
[cdb]manage to coordinate such widespread chaos?
Ask what she is hinting at.
Suggest there's a mastermind.
So...what exactly are you getting at?
So...what exactly are you getting at?
You mean you don't know? Honestly, what are we to
[cdb]do with you?
There's gotta be some sort of mastermind behind this.
I just don't know who it would be...
There's gotta be some sort of mastermind behind this.
I just don't know who it would be...
You don't? I suppose it is a bit early to be jumping to
[cdb]conclusions.
Many people in the villages and towns ahead are
[cdb]suffering because they got caught in the uproar.
I must go and save them at once!
Agree with her.
Praise her enthusiasm.
You're right. It's up to people like us to help during
[cdb]times like these.
You're right. It's up to people like us to help during
[cdb]times like these.
Well, that's quite some enthusiasm. Keep it up.
Well, that's quite some enthusiasm. Keep it up.
Yes. I have more determination to fight now than
[cdb]when we were fighting against the other regions!
So Count Bergliez is headed west? Then the enemy
[cdb]won't be taking back their territory anytime soon.
But we've also pulled our main forces out of the area,
[cdb]which gives our foes a chance to regroup.
We need to consider what approach they'll take while
[cdb]we're dealing with the riots.
Agree wholeheartedly.
Tell him to focus on the riots.
You're right. We need to be thinking ahead.
You're right. We need to be thinking ahead.
Let's settle this matter in Hrym as quickly as possible.
For both the townsfolk's sake and our own.
Sure, it's important to bear all that in mind, but I
[cdb]think for now we need to focus on the trouble
[cdb]right in front of us.
Sure, it's important to bear all that in mind, but I
[cdb]think for now we need to focus on the trouble
[cdb]right in front of us.
I concur that we mustn't ignore the townsfolk, but
[cdb]even more lives will be lost if we lose sight of the
[cdb]bigger picture. Don't you agree?
To be honest, I'm so relieved we managed to get
[cdb]through everything without killing Annie.
I'm happy so long as she's alive. No matter how much
[cdb]she hates me.
...
Oh... Um, I'm sorry. I think I need some time alone
[cdb]right now.
Worry about her.
Agree to leave her alone.
I've never seen you look so exhausted, Mercedes.
Don't push yourself too hard.
I've never seen you look so exhausted, Mercedes.
Don't push yourself too hard.
Thank you, [HERO_MF]. I'll be fine. Please don't
[cdb]worry about me.
All right... You must have a lot to process.
All right... You must have a lot to process.
You really don't need to worry so much. I just want to
[cdb]pray for my dear friend.
What a mess. At least I know this isn't the
[cdb]church's doing.
The Knights of Seiros would usually be the ones
[cdb]fighting with everything they've got in this kind
[cdb]of situation.
The Imperial army, on the other hand, accepts full
[cdb]responsibility for protecting each and every one of
[cdb]their citizens.
Now that I've cut ties with the Central Church, I can
[cdb]really appreciate them taking on such a burden. I'm
[cdb]grateful for it.
So we're fighting bandits and scoundrels next?
It doesn't matter who we're up against. I'll cut them
[cdb]down all the same.
Waver in the face of his determination.
Respond undaunted.
Oh, um... Yeah! The Ashen Demon is as determined
[cdb]as ever, I see.
Oh, um... Yeah! The Ashen Demon is as determined
[cdb]as ever, I see.
The name has nothing to do with it. We just have
[cdb]to join together and fight with all we have.
You got that right. I'm not gonna let you outdo me
[cdb]either. Just watch, I'll do a better job than you.
You got that right. I'm not gonna let you outdo me
[cdb]either. Just watch, I'll do a better job than you.
Let's do this together, instead. Things will work out
[cdb]better for the both of us that way.
So we're fighting bandits and scoundrels next?
It doesn't matter who we're up against. I'll cut them
[cdb]down all the same.
Waver in the face of her determination.
Respond undaunted.
Oh, um... Yeah! The Ashen Demon is as determined
[cdb]as ever, I see.
Oh, um... Yeah! The Ashen Demon is as determined
[cdb]as ever, I see.
The name has nothing to do with it. We just have
[cdb]to join together and fight with all we have.
You got that right. I'm not gonna let you outdo me
[cdb]either. Just watch, I'll do a better job than you.
You got that right. I'm not gonna let you outdo me
[cdb]either. Just watch, I'll do a better job than you.
Let's do this together, instead. Things will work out
[cdb]better for the both of us that way.
My work used to take me through Leicester all the
[cdb]time. Lot of familiar faces.
For a time, there was a kid who called herself my
[cdb]best apprentice...
I wonder what she's up to now? I think her name was
Leonie.
Professor Hanneman left this post to me and went to
[cdb]protect the townsfolk.
He said he would be the one to save the people. It was
[cdb]quite admirable, actually.
I am certain he can take care of himself, but I hope he
[cdb]regroups with us soon.
This situation's serious. All the rioting makes it
[cdb]impossible for us merchants to go about our
[cdb]business.
Well, make sure to stock up and do your part to stem
[cdb]the chaos!
Wait, you think I'm trying to turn this into a
[cdb]business opportunity? Why, I would never!
Anyway, want to buy something?
Hmm... I didn't expect this would happen. I hope the
[cdb]people in Hrym are all right.
I quelled many a disturbance just like this back when
I was with the knights.
And though the place and my title may be different,
I still fight for the people!
Both Ordelia and Hrym are in peril. We shall do all
[cdb]we can to aid them.
After all, Gloucester has been enjoying peace, far
[cdb]from the fires of war, ever since we formed this
[cdb]alliance.
We can certainly afford to deploy a large number of
[cdb]soldiers for the cause.
Hrym always makes me think of the Insurrection of
[cdb]the Seven. Oh, you're not familiar with it?
House Hrym opposed the polices of Ionius IX,
[cdb]the previous emperor.
Ionius IX subdued them, but then several key noble
[cdb]families, including House Aegir, banded together to
[cdb]wrest power from the emperor.
House Hrym is counted among the seven, but they
[cdb]had already lost their influence at that point.
And so Hrym lived under Prime Minister Aegir's
[cdb]charge for a great while.
Hrym's my home turf! I'm not gonna let these
[cdb]malcontents get away with this!
I know there's nothing special about the place and it's
[cdb]kinda forgettable, but...well, we got really good fish!
And the bacchus? Downright delicious! Yeah, I know
I'm just going on about the food and drink. What,
[cdb]you got a problem with that?!
My family sent a magistrate to a town in the eastern
[cdb]part of Hrym.
Now they have lost contact with him... What in the
[cdb]world is going on over there?
Perhaps we need to consider the worst-case scenario...
After Hrym's defeat, they were placed under the
[cdb]former Duke Aegir's rule until his fall from grace.
The entire time, the taxes levied upon the people
[cdb]were somewhat harsher than those in Aegir territory
[cdb]to the south.
I've heard things are better now, but the residents
[cdb]have been aggrieved for many years.
Differences like that can add up, you know. Maybe
[cdb]that's what caused all of this.
House Riegan's also got soldiers stationed at the
Great Bridge of Myrddin up ahead.
I think that was part of the agreement we had with
[cdb]the Alliance.
Well, they probably don't want the Imperial army
[cdb]moving in and out of Leicester without their
[cdb]knowing.
Claude is doing his best as Alliance leader, but now I
[cdb]see how quickly you all react to these situations.
It makes me wonder if I should fight for the Empire
[cdb]instead.
I'm sure the lords are still debating—well, arguing—
[cdb]at their roundtable meetings.
My partner died in the last battle. We'd been together
[cdb]for ages...
Nothin' to do about it now. Captain Jeralt decided
[cdb]we should work with the Empire.
Nothin' to do about it now. My partner decided
[cdb]that we should work with the Empire.
I was convinced it was the right choice at the time...
It looks like more bandits have gathered and are
[cdb]headed here from the west, too.
Maybe someone hired them, or they caught wind of
[cdb]the commotion...
Either way, we've got a big ol' pain in the neck
[cdb]looming on the horizon.
Boy, it sure is nice and warm in the south.
If I had my way, I'd work far to the south, maybe in
Enbarr...
Greetings, Commander! Something to report!
Well, the things to report aren't actually happening
[cdb]around this gate.
Both shores of the Airmid River to the east are
[cdb]apparently crawling with bandits!
Fighting to protect the people... What a great
[cdb]responsibility. I hope I can help somehow.
Have you heard about the dance master that lives in
[cdb]southwestern Hrym territory?
They apparently won the White Heron Cup dancing
[cdb]competition.
I had no idea such a contest even existed. I wonder
[cdb]what style of dance they do.
Something slithers among the shadows.
And you—or should I say we?—are suspected of
[cdb]being involved.
I wonder what outcome would be most advantageous
[cdb]for you...
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