Let us move out, [HERO_MF]. The course of
[cdb]the war will be determined by whether or not we can
[cdb]retake Garreg Mach.
The time has come to put an end to this painfully
[cdb]long conflict, as well as avenge those who have fallen.
...
I will do my best to cut a path forward for all.
I am sure we will accomplish great things.
Is something the matter, Felix? You are more reticent
[cdb]than usual.
I'm fine. I just have something on my mind.
Join me for some sparring later, boar. I want to make
[cdb]sure all this politicking hasn't dulled your spear.
Hmph. I just thought you might've fallen back into
[cdb]your old bad habits after coming here.
It is quite fortunate we were able to convince Jeralt's
Mercenaries to join our cause.
Indeed. I have no doubt they will play a key role in
[cdb]recapturing Garreg Mach.
Though it pains me to send them into battle when
[cdb]they wished to avoid the church...
Fódlan's fate hangs in the balance. We have no choice
[cdb]but to rely on their strength.
Yes. We must join forces now and end this conflict as
[cdb]swiftly as possible.
What Mercedes said about the Death Knight has
[cdb]been bothering me.
You know, I haven't heard any rumors about the
Death Knight lately.
I also talked with some people in the Alliance army,
[cdb]and they haven't seen him either.
A monster like him can't live without fighting, so it's
[cdb]hard to believe he's just gone.
Suggest he might be dead.
Suggest he left the military.
Maybe he died in battle somewhere? I know he's
[cdb]strong, but I can't imagine he could defy death
[cdb]forever.
Maybe he died in battle somewhere? I know he's
[cdb]strong, but I can't imagine he could defy death
[cdb]forever.
Yeah, maybe.
Maybe he left the military. Life pulls you in all sorts
[cdb]of directions, y'know?
Maybe he left the military. Life pulls you in all sorts
[cdb]of directions, y'know?
You really think he'd do that? Doesn't sound likely
[cdb]to me.
Still, it's all fine with me if it means we don't have to
[cdb]face him again.
The Sreng army would have invaded by now if we
[cdb]didn't have the margrave keeping watch.
After one particularly fierce conflict long ago, it was
[cdb]agreed that Sreng and its people would be subject to
Faerghus's will.
However, they still attack in hopes of claiming
[cdb]our fertile lands.
On the other hand, Duscur and Faerghus had a
[cdb]tumultuous relationship decades ago...
And yet you can count the number of conflicts
[cdb]between them on one hand.
That could be due to Duscur's lands being more
[cdb]fertile than the ones in Faerghus.
They say that long ago, this area wasn't a valley, but a
[cdb]lush, vast forest.
But when the goddess saw how thoroughly corrupt
[cdb]humans had become, she flew into a rage.
She unleashed divine judgment from the heavens,
[cdb]reducing the entire region of Ailell to ash.
Do you think the flames are still burning
[cdb]under the ground after all this time?
His Majesty and Felix have really risen to the
[cdb]occasion.
10 years ago they were squabbling over who broke
[cdb]whose sword.
Now look at them. One's a king and the other's a
[cdb]duke. They're fighting at each other's side, issuing
[cdb]orders to other lords.
I won't lie, it's still hard to believe. Maybe it's time I
[cdb]get my act together too.
Where we are now isn't unbearable, but I'm sure it
[cdb]will get hotter once we enter the valley.
Many people from Faerghus don't do well in the heat,
[cdb]so I can't help but be concerned for them.
Suggest finding a way to stay cool.
Laugh it off.
There's gotta be a way to stay cool, even in the valley.
Maybe we can ask someone who knows ice magic?
There's gotta be a way to stay cool, even in the valley.
Maybe we can ask someone who knows ice magic?
Oh yes, that might work. We could consult with the
[cdb]scholars.
We won't be in any condition to fight if we're all
[cdb]exhausted when we reach the monastery.
They'll be fine. It's not like this is everyone's first time
[cdb]in the Valley of Torment.
They'll be fine. It's not like this is everyone's first time
[cdb]in the Valley of Torment.
Hmm. Even if they're able to tolerate the heat,
[cdb]it cannot be good for morale.
Also, we won't be in any condition to fight if we're all
[cdb]exhausted when we reach the monastery.
It's been so long, Father! How have you been faring
[cdb]in the Alliance?
Just fine, Annette. I am relieved to see no harm has
[cdb]come to you.
Yeah, the others do a good job looking out for me.
Are you gonna be joining us in the fight for
Garreg Mach?
I would like to, but I have been charged with
[cdb]managing our reserve troops.
Once I have finished here, I am to return to the
[cdb]capital to gather Duke Ifan and Margrave Gautier.
Working yourself to the bone, as usual. Not that I
[cdb]want you fighting on the front lines.
But isn't running around doing all those errands
[cdb]exhausting?
Indeed it is, but you must forgive me. These duties
[cdb]bear great importance as well.
Losing Lord Rodrigue was terrible, but we cannot
[cdb]afford to mourn him indefinitely.
Right now, we need to remain vigilant. The enemy
[cdb]could still try to take us by surprise.
Garreg Mach lies before us at last. The final piece of
[cdb]our strategy.
The enemy could be lurking anywhere though, so we
[cdb]need to keep our wits about us.
Ailell's harsh environment and unusual terrain make
[cdb]it unsuitable for large armies...
But it is perfect for guerrilla tactics. The enemy's not
[cdb]the only one who'll be taking advantage of that.
I know the terrain from Garreg Mach to Ailell well.
I shall act as our guide.
Of course the archbishop will be leading us in battle,
[cdb]and is prepared to employ the full might of the
Knights of Seiros.
If we squander this opportunity, so too goes our
[cdb]chance to retake Garreg Mach. We must succeed at
[cdb]all costs!
The goddess's protection is on our side. Let us fight
[cdb]together to claim victory.
At long last, it seems we will be able to return to
Garreg Mach!
The monastery is like home to me. It is the only place
I can imagine going back to.
I vow to do my very best, so I hope you all will lend
[cdb]me your strength.
Once we are safely behind Garreg Mach's walls again,
I hope we can reopen the Officers Academy as well.
So tell me, are you one of the people worried about
Lady Rhea's ability to command on the front lines?
Admit you are.
Say you're not worried.
Yeah... Is it really a good idea? She doesn't exactly
[cdb]seem like a fighter or general.
Yeah... Is it really a good idea? She doesn't exactly
[cdb]seem like a fighter or general.
Don't let her looks fool you. Lady Rhea's adept in
[cdb]martial combat and military strategy.
When the monastery was taken, she personally took
[cdb]command and kept casualties to a minimum.
Nah, not really. She used to deploy the knights to
[cdb]settle conflicts, didn't she? And to good effect,
[cdb]from what I've heard.
Nah, not really. She used to deploy the knights to
[cdb]settle conflicts, didn't she? And to good effect,
[cdb]from what I've heard.
It's not hard to imagine she would make a great
[cdb]commander.
It's not hard to imagine she would make a great
[cdb]commander.
That's right. She's got more experience leading armies
[cdb]than most of our generals combined.
I wanted to fight by her side, but Lady Rhea insisted I
[cdb]aid the Kingdom army.
I have returned to Ailell. Last time, I was defeated
[cdb]and surrendered.
At that time, I was chasing the archbishop.
She is here now also. Is this what is called fate?
Yep, definitely fate.
Nah.
Yeah, definitely seems like a twist of fate. But this
[cdb]time you're fighting on the same side.
Yeah, definitely seems like a twist of fate. But this
[cdb]time you're fighting on the same side.
Yes, we were enemies then. Now, we are allies.
We will not be losing.
Eh, it's just the way things shook out. Is it really
[cdb]bothering you that much?
Eh, it's just the way things shook out. Is it really
[cdb]bothering you that much?
No, it is not. But I cannot help but have worry.
It feels like a bad omen for battle. Perhaps that is why
[cdb]my heart is racing.
Garreg Mach's smack dab in the middle of
Fódlan, right?
I know it's got historical significance, but is it really
[cdb]worth sacrificing so many lives over?
Suggest it has hidden secrets.
Say it's sacred ground.
It's a huge building, probably with some crazy
[cdb]catacombs underneath. Who knows what kind of
[cdb]secrets might be hiding down there.
It's a huge building, probably with some crazy
[cdb]catacombs underneath. Who knows what kind of
[cdb]secrets might be hiding down there.
You think so too, huh? There definitely were some
[cdb]suspicious passages beneath the monastery.
It's a holy site, and the church has their believers to
[cdb]consider. They can't afford to lose it.
It's a holy site, and the church has their believers to
[cdb]consider. They can't afford to lose it.
Couldn't they just give up and build a monastery
[cdb]somewhere else? Though I guess that's easier said
[cdb]than done.
There haven't been any sightings of Ferdie or Hubie
[cdb]in months.
I hope they've been merely stripped of their station
[cdb]and not...something worse.
I know they're our enemies, but I wonder if we'll see
[cdb]them at Garreg Mach.
The Valley of Torment... The name alone sends chills
[cdb]down my spine.
The Valley of Torment... The name alone sends chills
[cdb]down my spine.
And even if I survive, my father's going to be waiting
[cdb]at Garreg Mach on the other side!
And even if I survive, my father's going to be waiting
[cdb]at Garreg Mach on the other side!
Now I'm doubly terrified! You all go on ahead,
I'm going to just burrow under a blanket forever.
Now I'm doubly terrified! You all go on ahead,
I'm going to just burrow under a blanket forever.
Encourage her.
Call her bluff.
Hang in there, Bernadetta. You can do this.
We're gonna need all our best fighters to win
[cdb]this thing.
Hang in there, Bernadetta. You can do this.
We're gonna need all our best fighters to win
[cdb]this thing.
I'm one of your best fighters? Oh...in that case...
Yeah, you're right! Maybe I can do this!
All right, you can hold things down here. Should I let
Dimitri know, or do you wanna do it yourself?
All right, you can hold things down here. Should I let
Dimitri know, or do you wanna do it yourself?
Oh! Um... What I meant was, I'll give it my best!
Oh! Um... What I meant was, I'll give it my best!
If this plan works and we retake Garreg Mach...
Then the war will be over. As long as the Empire
[cdb]isn't run by fools, that is.
Agree with her.
Express doubt.
Yeah, it'd be nearly impossible for the Empire to
[cdb]make a comeback after losing Garreg Mach.
Yeah, it'd be nearly impossible for the Empire to
[cdb]make a comeback after losing Garreg Mach.
All that's left is to see if they're capable of admitting
[cdb]defeat, right?
All that's left is to see if they're capable of admitting
[cdb]defeat, right?
Pretty much. And if they don't...then we'll have to
[cdb]keep taking them out till there's no one left.
You think so? We might drive the Empire back,
[cdb]but who knows how long the Alliance will play nice.
You think so? We might drive the Empire back,
[cdb]but who knows how long the Alliance will play nice.
Ah, the Alliance.
That possibility hadn't crossed my mind.
You're sharper than you look.
It's only a matter of time before the enemy gets wind
[cdb]of what we're after. In fact, they might've already.
We'd be wise to consider the possibility of a massive
[cdb]battle in the Valley of Torment.
Ask why.
Agree with him.
Why do you think that? Even if they know where we
[cdb]are, how could they figure out where we're headed?
Why do you think that? Even if they know where we
[cdb]are, how could they figure out where we're headed?
Once we capture Mozghuz in Hevring territory, then
[cdb]we'll have a straight shot to the Imperial capital.
We're set up for the perfect opportunity, yet we're
[cdb]pulling our main forces out of the region. They're
[cdb]going to start guessing where we really are headed.
If they've figured out we're bound for Garreg Mach,
[cdb]it doesn't take a genius to work out how we'll
[cdb]get there.
We could cross the impassable Oghma mountains, go
[cdb]through Alliance territory...
Or we could pass through Ailell. If you consider the
[cdb]time each takes, the most feasible answer presents
[cdb]itself, wouldn't you say?
You're right. We should be catching the enemy off
[cdb]guard, but they might have enough time to deploy
[cdb]a small, elite force.
You're right. We should be catching the enemy off
[cdb]guard, but they might have enough time to deploy
[cdb]a small, elite force.
That probably depends on Count Hevring, since he's
[cdb]defending the west, and how quickly the emperor will
[cdb]react.
The sooner she does, the more likely they'll send a
[cdb]larger army.
That being said, we're also deploying a small raiding
[cdb]party of our most elite in anticipation of that.
Not to mention we'll be doing battle in Ailell, where
[cdb]larger numbers aren't particularly at an advantage. I
[cdb]don't think it'll be impossible to win.
Now that the Alliance forces have joined us,
[cdb]we should be returning to Claude's command.
However, we will continue to work with you all until
[cdb]we have reclaimed the monastery.
Express gratitude.
Express suspicion.
Glad to hear it. I was worried you all would cut out
[cdb]of here as soon as you could.
Glad to hear it. I was worried you all would cut out
[cdb]of here as soon as you could.
We've fought so many battles together at this point,
[cdb]it's like you belong here anyway.
We've fought so many battles together at this point,
[cdb]it's like you belong here anyway.
I thought you all would cut out of here as soon as you
[cdb]could. Is this part of Claude's master plan?
I thought you all would cut out of here as soon as you
[cdb]could. Is this part of Claude's master plan?
Though I'm glad if it means we can keep fighting
[cdb]together. At this point, it feels like you belong here.
Though I'm glad if it means we can keep fighting
[cdb]together. At this point, it feels like you belong here.
The order comes from Claude, but it was never our
[cdb]intention to leave partway through.
We are proof of the friendship between the Kingdom
[cdb]and the Alliance, so to speak. We appreciate your
[cdb]continued cooperation.
We're gonna take back the monastery next, aren't we?
It's been ages. I miss the Officers Academy.
I was never good at book learning, but it was fun
[cdb]hanging out with everyone from our classes.
What do you remember most?
The dining hall.
The mock battle.
Probably the dining hall. I hadn't experienced
[cdb]sharing a meal with friends in such a peaceful place
[cdb]before.
Probably the dining hall. I hadn't experienced
[cdb]sharing a meal with friends in such a peaceful place
[cdb]before.
The food was great too. That one dining hall lady was
[cdb]always so nice to us.
Probably the mock battle. Though I wouldn't say
[cdb]it's exactly a good memory.
Probably the mock battle. Though I wouldn't say
[cdb]it's exactly a good memory.
Oh yeah, you got yourself into a real mess back there.
We had a great party afterwards though.
I wonder what's going on at the monastery right now.
Is anyone from the old days still there?
Since joining the Kingdom army, I've been to a
[cdb]myriad of places and seen all variety of landscapes.
But Ailell is truly extraordinary. I don't think there's
[cdb]anywhere else like it in all of Fódlan.
Have you heard the story of how it came to be?
That this is all the work of the goddess?
It's just a folktale, but think how terrifying it would
[cdb]be if it were true.
If the goddess saw our current state of affairs and got
[cdb]angry again, then we would all be in grave danger.
I was recently reunited with Hilda after a terribly
[cdb]long time apart. She had been very worried about
[cdb]me.
She's always spoken so kindly to me, even at the
Officers Academy.
I had thought it best to keep others at arm's length,
[cdb]and never even so much as said thank you to them.
But when we were separated, I found myself missing
Hilda dearly.
I guess what I'm saying is...it's nice to have a friend.
She makes me feel stronger and more courageous.
The previous leader of the Alliance looked gentle as
[cdb]a kitten, but was a tough-as-nails old man who kept
[cdb]his cards close to his chest.
What do you think of the new guy, Claude? I've been
[cdb]doing some digging into him.
Say Claude's a schemer.
Say Claude's charming.
Ask why he researched Claude.
Not sure yet. I've only talked with him a little, but he
[cdb]came off a bit conniving.
Not sure yet. I've only talked with him a little, but he
[cdb]came off a bit conniving.
I guess that means he can use his head, which is good
[cdb]for a leader. Unless he's the kinda guy who'd jerk you
[cdb]around. That'd be a problem.
Not sure yet. I've only talked with him a little, but he
[cdb]seemed like a real charmer.
Not sure yet. I've only talked with him a little, but he
[cdb]seemed like a real charmer.
Ah yeah, he probably gets that from his mom. I guess
[cdb]that's better than having some jerk for a leader.
I'm not sure yet. Why're you looking into the guy?
I'm not sure yet. Why're you looking into the guy?
I've got my reasons. Nothing worth talking about
[cdb]though.
Ahahaha! I have finally returned to my old self!
Now my name shall be known throughout all of
Faerghus as well!
Cut in.
Cheer her on.
Did you say, "as well"? So you're already known in
[cdb]other places?
Did you say, "as well"? So you're already known in
[cdb]other places?
Well, that is certainly my intention! And I will thank
[cdb]you not to split hairs!
Good luck with that. How are you gonna make a
[cdb]name for yourself?
Good luck with that. How are you gonna make a
[cdb]name for yourself?
Through magic, of course! My aim is to master the
[cdb]magical arts.
I swear, one day I shall restore House Nuvelle to its
[cdb]former glory!
What are these people thinking, approaching Garreg
Mach through that insufferable valley?
It is unbearably hot, the paths are precarious, and
[cdb]danger lurks around every corner.
Ugh, what misery. It's so depressing, in fact, that I
[cdb]want to go back to bed.
...
You look puzzled. Is something wrong?
You look puzzled. Is something wrong?
I just feel strange. Everyone's been much more
[cdb]welcoming than I thought they'd be.
No one's all that terrified of me.
...
You look puzzled. Is something wrong?
You look puzzled. Is something wrong?
I just feel strange. Everyone's been much more
[cdb]welcoming than I thought they'd be.
No one's all that terrified of me.
I had our formations adjusted so that I could avoid
[cdb]the knights...well, Lady Rhea, specifically.
But I didn't expect that she'd come to this camp
[cdb]herself. I doubt the Kingdom army expected it either.
I don't mind if you talk to Lady Rhea, but just keep
[cdb]us out of it.
And especially don't mention [BYLETH_MF].
The two of them have a bit of a complicated history.
Hmm, it sure feels strange fraternizing with our
[cdb]arch-enemies...
But bridging the gap is all part of the fun!
I suppose you didn't get the pun. You see, it's a play
[cdb]on "arch" enemies and "bridging" the gap.
Hahaha! What do you think? I've been really
[cdb]sharpening my joke skills these past two years!
I have heard tell of your exploits. You have been
[cdb]working rather hard despite your station as a
[cdb]mercenary.
Though it may not have been for the church,
[cdb]you saved our lives nonetheless.
As the archbishop of the Church of Seiros, allow me
[cdb]to express my sincere gratitude.
Give a humble response.
Reject her thanks.
Oh, it was nothing. No need to thank me personally
[cdb]or anything.
Oh, it was nothing. No need to thank me personally
[cdb]or anything.
I'm just doing my job. No need to thank me.
I'm just doing my job. No need to thank me.
You have earned the goddess's favor, regardless of
[cdb]your beliefs.
The Empire, on the other hand, must face severe
[cdb]punishment for inciting such a foolish conflict.
I ask that you continue to wield your magnificent
[cdb]power with righteousness.
For Fódlan and all who reside here...I am counting
[cdb]on you.
A lot of people in the church are wound up about
[cdb]that power of yours.
Some of them even suspect you're in league
[cdb]with Tomas.
But I don't think that's true. We can trust you, right?
Reassure him.
Tell him you don't know.
Of course. I'm not good at putting one over on
[cdb]people anyway.
Of course. I'm not good at putting one over on
[cdb]people anyway.
I'm honestly not sure myself. But I know that right
[cdb]now, I just want us to win this thing.
I'm honestly not sure myself. But I know that right
[cdb]now, I just want us to win this thing.
Gotcha. You know, I was told to keep you away from
Lady Rhea.
But she seems to trust you, so I'm not gonna worry
[cdb]about it.
We're finally on our way to Garreg Mach. Heh,
[cdb]even I'm all fired up.
That place is special to me. Do everything you can to
[cdb]get it back, OK?
Oh, and I'm all stocked up on what you need to get
[cdb]the job done. You've got this!
While you were fighting in the west, we've been
[cdb]shuttling between the eastern and western fronts
[cdb]providing support.
The eastern front had their share of struggles as well.
The Alliance's meager forces were up against the
Minister of Military Affairs' army, after all.
Though the enemy was superior in number and more
[cdb]experienced, the Alliance was able to stave off the
[cdb]onslaught through a deft deployment of strategies.
Oh my, we may finally be able to return to
Garreg Mach.
The monastery serves as a symbol of the Holy Church
[cdb]of Seiros. In the name of the goddess, we must stop at
[cdb]nothing to reclaim it.
Furthermore, if we do return, we shall no longer have
[cdb]to burden the Kingdom so.
Are we sure Her Grace the Archbishop should be
[cdb]commanding the front lines? It could get real hairy
[cdb]out there... Can she even fight?
Though I did hear she took command during the
[cdb]battle when the monastery fell.
At any rate, we can't let anything happen to her.
Gotta stay sharp out there.
Lord Rodrigue was a good man. He went out for
[cdb]drinks with me on more than a few occasions.
We managed to slay the leader of Jeralt's Mercenaries,
[cdb]so in a way we settled the score.
But as long as the Ashen Demon's still out there,
[cdb]we're not gonna be able to rest easy.
Never in a million years did I think Jeralt's
Mercenaries would become our allies.
When you said you wanted them on our side,
I thought you might've taken a hard hit on the head
[cdb]or something.
But you actually pulled it off. You really can do
[cdb]anything.
Well, we've stayed a good while, but it's finally time
[cdb]to say goodbye to the Kingdom army base camp.
Once the battle at Garreg Mach is over, we'll be
[cdb]joining up with the Alliance.
I promised the gang here that we'd throw back a few
[cdb]drinks and celebrate once Garreg Mach is reclaimed.
All right, this is it! We're finally stormin' Garreg
Mach! My blood's boilin'!
But I gotta say, if we're gonna attack 'em anyway,
[cdb]there's no need to sweat our backsides off sneakin'
[cdb]through Ailell.
We should just kick down the doors and start
[cdb]knockin' Imperial skulls! Ahaha!
I'd hoped for a swift return to my unit, but now that
[cdb]we've come so far together...
I must admit, I've grown very fond of the people in
[cdb]this army.
I used to feel such animosity toward Faerghus,
[cdb]but now I actually want them to win. I can't
[cdb]believe it.
Heya! I'm Jetz, the number one breadwinner in
Jeralt's Mercenaries! Nice to meetcha!
Do I have a brother? I dunno. I've been alone my
[cdb]whole life.
Why are you lookin' like you've seen a ghost?! Was it
[cdb]something I said?
I used to be with Jeralt's Mercenaries. But then our
[cdb]captain died, remember?
I didn't think they had much of a future after that,
[cdb]so I got hired here.
Greetings, Commander! Nothing to report!
Now that we've got the Alliance and church on our
[cdb]side, I'm starting to think we can win this thing.
You have a real humdinger of a battle coming, so I'll
[cdb]be cheering you on from here!
You must harness your emotions and continue
[cdb]working toward our goal.
This sorrow and regret will undoubtedly make
[cdb]you stronger.
That is how humans work, at least as far as I'm aware.
Hm... What must we do to attain victory over such a
[cdb]fierce opponent?
I speak of your next goal. I wish to be of as much use
[cdb]to you as I can, seeing as we're partners in destiny.
Strength alone will be insufficient. We must be clever
[cdb]as well.
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