Insurrection

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Edelgard, why was it so important for us to suddenly convene like this?

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We are quite busy preparing to remobilize the troops, you know.

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Ah, Ferdinand. Have you not noticed the flock of messengers coming and going?

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I doubt anyone's missed it with all the commotion they're causing. What happened?

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I am sorry you have to repeat your report, but would you mind telling everyone here what you told us?

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I come with a most urgent message from Bergliez territory. Fort Merceus has been seized.

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It happened after most of the garrison left to deal with Hrym lands. Apparently, some of the remaining troops staged a rebellion from within.

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At the same time, the fort was besieged by unidentified mages, along with the army of the former Duke Aegir.

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Together, they managed to reach the heart of the fortress and seize control. As we speak, they hold hostage many key commanders and their families.

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Aegir?! Then the man behind all this is...

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The former duke himself, my lord. It seems he's come out of hiding.

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I...see.

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They're using the hostages as leverage over our loyal soldiers to force them into their ranks.

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It seems they intend to use the fort as a launch point for a march on the capital.

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Wait, what?! That's catastrophic!

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My brother is stationed at Fort Merceus! Is he even doing anything about it?!

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Count Bergliez's successor, who was serving as the provisional garrison commander, was taken prisoner.

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Apparently he made the prudent decision of refusing to join the rebellion.

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Not sure if that's good news or bad news, but I know I'm glad he's not dead.

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The former Duke Aegir has vowed to overthrow the emperor, and is even now calling on the other lords to join the cause.

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To my knowledge, there have been no takers so far. But given time, who can say?

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There is no shortage of rotten nobles whose status and interests were set aside by Her Majesty's reforms.

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There is unrest ahead in the Empire, make no mistake.

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As if we haven't dealt with a lifetime's worth already. Obviously, these people don't care about anyone but themselves.

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This is calling for swift action. We must retake the fort with quickness.

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Our fortunes continue taking one poor turn after another.

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Still, there's nothing for it. We must deal with Aegir's machinations immediately and decisively.

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Try to look on the bright side, Your Majesty. This could be our chance to dispose of everyone who opposes you in one fell swoop.