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We were successful in striking down Kronya at Fort Merceus.
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However, Lord Arundel—which is to say Thales— remains at large, and any schemes Solon may be plotting are so much conjecture in the wind.
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Still, his efforts in Hrym territory effectively empowered the late Duke Aegir to stage a coup.
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Whatever the case, he must have a very good reason for seeking to prevent the Kingdom's fall.
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But why would they help the people who are harboring the archbishop? It makes no sense.
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Unless their aim is simply to prevent the war from ending by any means possible.
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We know the Kingdom's court mage, Cornelia, is connected to those who slither in the dark.
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They may have planted other associates in Faerghus as well.
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If they already have the king's court dancing on strings, it stands to reason they would focus their attention on obstructing the Empire.
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I agree the theory hangs together—but does that mean we should expect more interference?
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We should, Your Majesty. Though I would at least like to think they no longer have anyone left who can act brazenly in the open.
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And need we worry about our mercenary friend?
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And need we worry about our mercenary friend?
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I was under the assumption that they had your implicit trust.
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Absolutely—but not enough to purge all of the doubt from my heart.
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I once trusted my uncle, as well as the late Duke Aegir—and he wasn't even replaced with a doppelganger.
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People who come in contact with those who slither in the dark are not the same afterward.
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How am I to trust anyone in a world where such a thing can happen?!
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I do not disagree, Your Majesty.
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Yes, well, we must remain vigilant until the war is over for good and all. Although I wonder if we can rest easy even then...
Imperial Palace Antechamber (Enbarr)
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We still don't really know much about Solon, Kronya, and Thales.
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We still don't really know much about Solon, Kronya, and Thales.
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I was thinking this would be a chance to learn about my power, or who you actually are. But oh well.
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I was thinking this'd be a chance to learn about my power, or who you actually are. But oh well.
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Oh well? Is that all you have to say for yourself?
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I mean, I'm still curious. But my attention right now is on the battles ahead.
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I mean, I'm still curious. But my attention right now is on the battles ahead.
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And hey, it's not like knowing the truth would change much for you anyway.
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And hey, it's not like knowing the truth would change much for you anyway.
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Even if I am related to those slithering people somehow, it's not like I'd wanna split up with you.
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Even if I am related to those slithering people somehow, it's not like I'd wanna split up with you.
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Plus I need to focus on getting ready to face the Ashen Demon again.
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Plus I need to focus on getting ready to face the Ashen Demon again.
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Now that's what I like to hear! It's incredible to see again just how fast you've matured.
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That's music to my ears. It's incredible to see just how fast you've matured.
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Makes me proud to call you my partner in destiny. Is this what being a parent feels like?
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Uh, yeah. I guess.
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Uh, yeah. I guess.
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Anyway, this war'll be over soon, so let's do what we've gotta do to see it through together. I'll be counting on you, Arval.
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Anyway, this war'll be over soon, so let's do what we've gotta do to see it through together. I'll be counting on you, Arval.
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And I on you—so promise me you'll do what needs to be done.