0. You're really going back to Fhirdiad? After all it took [cdb]to get to this point?
1. You're really going back to Fhirdiad? After all it took [cdb]to get to this point?
2. I will only be gone for a short while. A month at [cdb]most, perhaps.
3. I don't understand. What could possibly demand your [cdb]presence in the capital so urgently?
4. Is there something big going down in Fhirdiad?
5. I can't imagine things have gotten too out of hand [cdb]with my father there to hold the line.
6. Explain to them, boar. This is a threat only us [cdb]northerners understand.
7. Very well. A group of soldiers from the Sreng Region [cdb]has broken through the defenses in Gautier territory [cdb]and makes for the capital.
8. According to reports, Duke Ifan herself rode out [cdb]to intercept them, but was overwhelmed and [cdb]subsequently captured.
9. All contact from Margrave Gautier has ceased as well, [cdb]so we've no way of confirming any of this.
10. What?! This is horrible!
11. You can say that again. There's no chance of [cdb]mounting a war effort when your capital's been [cdb]ransacked.
12. To be honest, I can't imagine my old man going down [cdb]that easy.
13. It's still true that we've lost contact with him, though. Something's definitely happening here.
14. This is quite an alarming revelation indeed. Not only [cdb]has the church made the northern town of Camulus [cdb]its new base of operations...
15. But many of our members have been traveling to Fhirdiad on a regular basis.
16. Sreng... That's the peninsula north of Faerghus, yes?
17. Yeah. But as far as I can remember they've always [cdb]been peaceful.
18. Peaceful? Hardly. You show even the slightest hint of [cdb]weakness, and they'll sink their teeth into you without [cdb]so much as a second thought.
19. The Sreng Region borders the northeast side of our Kingdom. It's a harsh land, blanketed in snow from [cdb]the outset of the year to its dying days.
20. I can only assume they seek fertile ground. And in [cdb]doing so, the means for their survival.
21. Shame. We could've negotiated, had they not been [cdb]so intent on pillaging.
22. As it stands, I'll be returning to the north to lead a [cdb]force meant to repel them.
23. With both the margrave and Duke Ifan missing in [cdb]action, the matter is gravely serious. His Majesty has [cdb]no choice but to get personally involved.
24. If it's really that bad, wouldn't it be better if we [cdb]tagged along?
25. If it's really that bad, wouldn't it be better if we [cdb]tagged along?
26. You'll need backup if the fight's gonna be as tough as [cdb]you're making it out to be.
27. You'll need backup if the fight's gonna be as tough as [cdb]you're making it out to be.
28. You cannot deny that, Dimitri.
29. This matter concerns us as well. We would be remiss [cdb]not to offer our assistance.
30. I appreciate the offer, truly. But we need to maintain [cdb]a robust force here as well.
31. You're one of the key figures in this army now. Look after Arianrhod for me.
32. We've struck a blow to the Empire's forces... but it is only a matter of time until they hit back.
33. Dedue, Rodrigue. The two of you will ride with me. A few dozen knights will be joining us as well.
34. Yes, Your Majesty.
35. It's still entirely possible that the margrave's envoy [cdb]was somehow delayed. That nothing is in fact amiss.
36. Sylvain. I'd like you to await them here in Arianrhod, [cdb]just in case.
37. Got it. Stay safe out there, Your Majesty.
38. As for you, Duke Fraldarius, I leave command of the [cdb]army to you in my stead.
39. Duke Fraldarius. I leave command of the army to [cdb]you in my stead.
40. If the envoy does arrive... Well, the appropriate [cdb]course of action will be in your hands.
41. Just remember, the soldiers stationed here are not [cdb]mere soldiers—they're Kingdom citizens. And as such [cdb]we have a duty to protect every last one of them.
42. If they're lost, I will have nothing left...save hollow [cdb]prayers for the dead.
43. Hmph. Fine then.
44. Please, don't look at me like that. I know this burden [cdb]is a heavy one, but I suspect you will lead them better [cdb]than I.
45. Now then, I expect you all to keep word of my [cdb]leaving between ourselves. It would not do to have [cdb]that information fall into the Empire's hands.