Imperial Army Camp (Duval Territory)
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We'll soon arrive at Baron Mateus's lands.
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Once we claim them, all of western Faerghus— roughly one third of the Kingdom's territory— will be under the rule of the Empire.
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House Mateus was demoted from a viscountcy to a baronage for their part in some sort of revolt.
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The current Baron Mateus, whose father was the previous lord, is hardly the most loyal subject of the crown.
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Removing him from the picture should be a simple matter.
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However, the Kingdom has sent the baron help in the form of the former Duke Fraldarius, who they call the Shield of Faerghus.
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So long as he holds authority here, we won't be able to break their soldiers' solidarity.
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Rodrigue is Felix's father, right? That's unfortunate.
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Don't get me wrong—I'll fight whoever I need to. It just feels like we're pitted against familiar faces every time we turn around.
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And that isn't all—our reports indicate the enemy has hired Jeralt's Mercenaries.
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We know from personal experience how formidable those foes can be.
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The Ashen Demon again.
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The Ashen Demon again.
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Say, that reminds me—what are you planning to do about that, exactly?
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We can't keep letting one mercenary mess with our whole army.
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We can't keep letting one mercenary mess with our whole army.
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So just watch. I'm gonna take that monster out once and for all...or at least slow them down, if nothing else.
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So just watch. I'm gonna take that monster out once and for all...or at least slow them down, if nothing else.
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That hesitance doesn't suit you, not anymore. You're far stronger than the last time your paths crossed.
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Just say the words, and I'll give you all the power I can muster. We will prevail.
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We should probably just steer clear of them entirely. There's no point throwing our lives away against an opponent we can't beat.
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We should probably just steer clear of them entirely. There's no point throwing our lives away against an opponent we can't beat.
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All we've gotta do is take out Baron Mateus or this Shield of Faerghus, and those mercenaries'll scatter to the wind.
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All we've gotta do is take out Baron Mateus or this Shield of Faerghus, and those mercenaries'll scatter to the wind.
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Oh, come now. You're strong enough to defeat the Ashen Demon if you want—I know you are!
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But if this is how you'd like to handle it, I'll still be in your corner helping you every step of the way.
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I possess skill at leading surprise attacks. And Bernadetta would be making a good decoy.
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If we are all working together, we will reach our goal with much ease.
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I get a say in this whole "decoy" plan, right?
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I was only saying a fact, not asking you to be doing it. Please accept my apologies.
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Oh...OK.
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I hope you plan to leave some of the enemy for me. You are all so skilled, I often feel like the fifth wheel on a well-crafted carriage.
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Don't downplay your talents, Ferdinand! You give us courage every time we step on the field.
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I'm lucky to be surrounded by so many gifted leaders.
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With all of you at my side, there is no limit to what the Empire might achieve in the years to come.
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Victory to the Empire! Yay!
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Come on, Arval! Seriously?
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C'mon, Arval! Seriously?
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You can't drag me off to sleep like this when the battle's about to start!
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You can't drag me off to sleep like this when the battle's about to start!
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Sorry, but we need to talk.
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Do you remember the warning I once gave you?
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Well, I've been struck by a similar premonition now. Something feels wrong. Very wrong.
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Last time this happened, the Ashen Demon showed up and nearly sent me to an early grave.
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Last time this happened, the Ashen Demon showed up and nearly sent me to an early grave.
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You think the same thing's gonna happen today?
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You think the same thing's gonna happen today?
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Hard to say for sure.
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But the feeling's worse this time around. Stronger.
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So if I had to guess, I'd say they're on the cusp of something terrible. An act far more dangerous than we previously imagined.
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Well, whatever's happening, I'm just gonna have to stop it.
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Well, whatever's happening, I'm just gonna have to stop it.
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So long as you don't put yourself in any unnecessary danger, yes.
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Remember, your death would cut both of our destinies far too short.