1. Thank you for your assistance, Count Gloucester.
  2. Not at all. I only wish I could have been of more use.
  3. Sadly, my efforts paled in comparison to those of you [cdb]and your mercenary friend here, Lysithea.
  4. I wouldn't go that far.
  5. Me either. Honestly, I figured you were gonna be [cdb]dead weight, but you really held your own.
  6. Me either. Honestly, I figured you were gonna be [cdb]dead weight, but you really held your own.
  7. Such impertinence!
  8. Haha! Ah, but it's a terrible thing to grow old. I hope you never have to do it, either of you.
  9. But like it or not, I admit I am past my prime. Still, these old bones did what they could.
  10. You were a tremendous help, and I've no doubt [cdb]my father will feel the same when I inform him.
  11. Please do give him my best—and let him know that [cdb]we are still the sturdy pillars of Leicester.
  12. Of course.
  13. That said, I am pleased to see your father has such a [cdb]superlative heir waiting in the wings.
  14. Perhaps Count Ordelia might consider stepping [cdb]down a tad early?
  15. I...I could not say.
  16. As leaders, we often butted heads because we had to [cdb]look out for the interests of our own realms.
  17. But once we have both passed on our title, [cdb]we could simply be friends—and that is something I would greatly look forward to.
  18. That reminds me—you mentioned earlier that you [cdb]owed him something?
  19. Ah, yes. It's something of a longer tale, but perhaps [cdb]now is the time to tell it.
  20. When you were still quite young, the Empire often [cdb]saw fit to meddle in House Ordelia's affairs.
  21. As I was on the outside looking in, I was never able to [cdb]discern any of the particulars.
  22. But even as a bystander, it was clear that your father's [cdb]hardships were considerable.
  23. Yet...I did nothing.
  24. As leader of the pro-Imperialist lords at the time, I could little more than stand by and watch.
  25. Your actions are completely understandable.
  26. The Empire would've brazenly ignored any protest of [cdb]their political interference.
  27. As such, we had no choice but to endure their [cdb]tyranny.
  28. It must have been difficult for you as well.
  29. Still, I should have spoken out, if nothing else.
  30. I owed your father that much.
  31. I see.
  32. I cannot change the past, but I hope I might help [cdb]your father live out his remaining years in peace.
  33. Perhaps we could take tea together sometime. Reminisce on the old days.
  34. I'm certain he would love that.
  35. Tell him to aim higher.
  36. Say that's a good idea.
  37. Tea? Really? That's your grand idea?
  38. Tea? Really? That's your grand idea?
  39. Why don't you build him a mansion where he can [cdb]get old in peace or something?
  40. Why don't you build him a mansion where he can [cdb]get old in peace or something?
  41. Still your wagging tongue, churl!
  42. No, no. Our friend has a point. Taking tea together is [cdb]a bit pedestrian, all things considered.
  43. Hey, tea with a friend sounds pretty nice.
  44. Hey, tea with a friend sounds pretty nice.
  45. Yes, I am brimming with good ideas.
  46. For I am Erwin Fritz Gloucester after all! Ahaha!