- It feels strange standing here with the Blade Breaker
[cdb]and the Ashen Demon after all we've been through.
- We have fought so many times, I never expected
[cdb]we would end up on the same side.
- Those two gave us quite the struggle. All the better
[cdb]that they're on our side now.
- I've got my own grievances, but the end result is a
[cdb]positive one.
- And whatever we may feel, this is His Majesty's
[cdb]choice.
- Not everyone will be too happy about it, but let's all
[cdb]just try and get along, OK?
- Though I'm sure the Ashen Demon being such a
[cdb]stunning beauty will soften the blow a bit.
Uh, kidding, of course.
- I thought you had outgrown those "jokes." Why don't
[cdb]you do us all a favor and stay quiet?
- It'll be an honor teaming up with you. Oh, and don't
[cdb]let me forget to introduce you to everyone later!
- I think we should start with a nice sparring session.
That's the Blue Lions way, isn't it?
- Indeed it is. I recall the same thing happening the last
[cdb]time we invited a mercenary into our ranks.
- We're happy to be here. And, uh, try to fit in, kid.
- We know all too well what you're capable of. I'm glad
[cdb]such might will now be fighting for our cause,
[cdb]rather than against it.
- I'll start researching how best to incorporate Jeralt
[cdb]and his mercenaries into our formations.
- From here, we plan to join up with the Alliance and
[cdb]the church, then march on Garreg Mach as one
[cdb]unified force.
- I'll do what I must to ensure Lady Rhea doesn't come
[cdb]into contact with our new friends here.
- I appreciate it.
- And what of our other mercenary friend? You've been
[cdb]awfully...quiet? Where did they go?
- Sorry about all this, Arval.
- Sorry about all this, Arval.
- I know you've only been giving me your powers 'cause
[cdb]you want me to beat the Ashen Demon.
- I know you've only been giving me your powers 'cause
[cdb]you want me to beat the Ashen Demon.
- Don't worry about it. It's for the best, right?
- For all my doomsaying, everything seems to be right
[cdb]as rain!
- You carved out the path for a better future, even if
[cdb]some of your friends won't be around to see it.
- Recruiting Jeralt's Mercenaries and the Ashen Demon
[cdb]was the right choice.
- I hope you're right.
- I hope you're right.
- What's wrong? Feeling lost now that you don't
[cdb]have an enemy to chase around the countryside?
- Pretty much.
- No, it's not that.
- Yeah, I guess. I mean, the only reason I wanted to
[cdb]get stronger was to surpass the Demon.
- Yeah, I guess. I mean, the only reason I wanted to
[cdb]get stronger was to surpass the Demon.
- There's no reason you can't surpass an ally.
- What better way to see who's stronger than to fight
[cdb]directly by their side?
- Huh, that's a good point.
- Huh, that's a good point.
- See? No one knows you better than me.
- I'm not lost. I know exactly what I've gotta do—
[cdb]win this war.
- I'm not lost. I know exactly what I've gotta do—
[cdb]win this war.
- I'm gonna help Dimitri and my friends make a new
Fódlan where everyone can live in peace.
- I'm gonna help Dimitri and my friends make a new
Fódlan where everyone can live in peace.
- Well? Any snarky follow-up for that?
- Well? Any snarky follow-up for that?
- It's hardly the first time you've mentioned it.
I suppose it's a fine goal, yes.
- If that's what you want, then I'll just have to
[cdb]help you achieve it.
- After all, I'm your partner in destiny. I'm here for you
[cdb]and you alone.