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Hold on. What did you say?
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I've only just heard the news, so I'm a bit hazy on the finer points...
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But it seems my uncle has seized control of the capital and declared war on House Fraldarius.
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All signs point to him wanting to stamp the line out entirely.
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That's Felix's family, right?
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That's Felix's family, right?
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They're one of the Kingdom's leading houses. What does the royal family gain from eliminating them?
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They're one of the Kingdom's leading houses. What does the royal family gain from eliminating them?
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I'd wager it has to do with House Fraldarius supporting my claim to the throne.
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The bigger question is why the grand duke chose to launch an offensive now of all times.
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Whatever the reason, he must have decided to act before His Highness's coronation could take place.
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My uncle claims House Fraldarius is attempting to install me as their puppet.
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As such, he issued a written appeal to the western lords to help him "rescue me from the duke's foul clutches," as he puts it.
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In what cruel world would our noble house take the reins of a boar like you?
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Don't ask me—it's his pretext.
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So what exactly is going on in the capital? You said it's been seized.
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Oh dear. I do hope nobody there has been met with foul play.
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He's in no position to engage such a move until I've been removed from the situation.
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I say the regent should be dealt with. I haven't heard one good thing about his leadership.
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I've no intention of becoming a pawn in this game.
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All the same, I must return to Faerghus at once. Dedue, you will accompany me.
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As you wish, Your Highness.
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Felix, I'm sure your father will contact you soon. For now, just wait for Rodrigue to weigh in.
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Ah...
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Ashe?
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Sorry, it's just that Lonato used to be in the grand duke's service, so...
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He is a man of compassion. It's not out of the question he'll be swayed to my uncle's side.
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Truth be told, we're not sure where anyone's allegiances lie at this point.
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So let's not hasten to conclusions—any of us. We must all keep level heads.