Imperial Palace Throne Room (Enbarr)
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Hmm. And you say I have two years to complete these preparations?
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In cooperation with Count Hevring, of course. You and Hubert can finalize the details later.
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As I won't be choosing a prime minister for some time, I realize this may result in extra work for you.
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However, that also means more latitude to do things as you see fit—so long as you ensure we're prepared for a five-year war.
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I will not rest until I discover a solution, Your Highness.
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So long as our military leaders don't tread on my toes, I shouldn't have too much difficulty.
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Hmph! For something this big, you better believe we'll have plenty of need for resources.
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Leave it to a narrow-minded quill-carrier like you to call that "treading on your toes."
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In Her Majesty's name, I will decide what is and isn't appropriate regarding your "needs."
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Also, anyone would seem "narrow-minded" when compared to a swollen-headed juggernaut such as yourself.
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A juggernaut, huh? Yeah, I like the sound of that!
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I see someone allowed his sarcasm lessons to lapse.
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Moving on. Lord Arundel's followers will doubtless attempt to interfere, so we'll need to keep a close eye on them.
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Once Count Varley joins us, we can discuss the matter I mentioned further.
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It seems he's just arrived, Your Majesty.
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Apologies for my tardiness. Grégoire von Varley, at the court's service.
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My, but attendance seems light. Where is the lord regent and the rest of our noble six?
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Duke Aegir stands accused of treason and has been dismissed as prime minister. He currently awaits judgment in one of our finer dungeons.
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Lord Arundel is a fugitive from the same crime and will be taken in soon—dead or alive, it makes no difference.
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Well, this is a rather shocking turn of events!
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I had no idea Ludwig was capable of such things. Still, rest assured that I am nothing like him.
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Indeed. And as for the others, Duke Gerth was dispatched to western Fódlan to conduct negotiations.
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And my father, the late Marquis Vestra, perished in the struggle to capture Duke Aegir.
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Which makes me the new Marquis Vestra and Minister of the Imperial Household.
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Ah!
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You've nothing to fear, Count Varley. Her Majesty intends to bestow a great honor upon you.
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Majesty? Wait, you mean...
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The title hasn't been formalized just yet. But as it stands you should view it as a foregone conclusion.
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More importantly, Count Varley, there is a very important position I wish for you to fill.
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I intend to rebuild the Southern Church. And who better to be the bishop than you, our Minister of Religious Affairs?
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I will make my case to the archbishop personally.
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Thankfully, Lord Arundel and his men are no longer around to obstruct such a move.
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You would bestow such a position on me?
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Make no mistake, it is a great honor, but...are you certain?
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Very. Now then, your first duty in the role will be to oversee my coronation. Do not fail me, Bishop.