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You're really going back to Fhirdiad? After all it took to get to this point?
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You're really going back to Fhirdiad? After all it took to get to this point?
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I will only be gone for a short while. A month at most, perhaps.
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I don't understand. What could possibly demand your presence in the capital so urgently?
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Is there something big going down in Fhirdiad?
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I can't imagine things have gotten too out of hand with my father there to hold the line.
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Explain to them, boar. This is a threat only us northerners understand.
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Very well. A group of soldiers from the Sreng Region has broken through the defenses in Gautier territory and makes for the capital.
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According to reports, Duke Ifan herself rode out to intercept them, but was overwhelmed and subsequently captured.
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All contact from Margrave Gautier has ceased as well, so we've no way of confirming any of this.
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What?! This is horrible!
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You can say that again. There's no chance of mounting a war effort when your capital's been ransacked.
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To be honest, I can't imagine my old man going down that easy.
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It's still true that we've lost contact with him, though. Something's definitely happening here.
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This is quite an alarming revelation indeed. Not only has the church made the northern town of Camulus its new base of operations...
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But many of our members have been traveling to Fhirdiad on a regular basis.
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Sreng... That's the peninsula north of Faerghus, yes?
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Yeah. But as far as I can remember they've always been peaceful.
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Peaceful? Hardly. You show even the slightest hint of weakness, and they'll sink their teeth into you without so much as a second thought.
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The Sreng Region borders the northeast side of our Kingdom. It's a harsh land, blanketed in snow from the outset of the year to its dying days.
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I can only assume they seek fertile ground. And in doing so, the means for their survival.
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Shame. We could've negotiated, had they not been so intent on pillaging.
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As it stands, I'll be returning to the north to lead a force meant to repel them.
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With both the margrave and Duke Ifan missing in action, the matter is gravely serious. His Majesty has no choice but to get personally involved.
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If it's really that bad, wouldn't it be better if we tagged along?
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If it's really that bad, wouldn't it be better if we tagged along?
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You'll need backup if the fight's gonna be as tough as you're making it out to be.
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You'll need backup if the fight's gonna be as tough as you're making it out to be.
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You cannot deny that, Dimitri.
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This matter concerns us as well. We would be remiss not to offer our assistance.
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I appreciate the offer, truly. But we need to maintain a robust force here as well.
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You're one of the key figures in this army now. Look after Arianrhod for me.
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We've struck a blow to the Empire's forces... but it is only a matter of time until they hit back.
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Dedue, Rodrigue. The two of you will ride with me. A few dozen knights will be joining us as well.
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Yes, Your Majesty.
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It's still entirely possible that the margrave's envoy was somehow delayed. That nothing is in fact amiss.
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Sylvain. I'd like you to await them here in Arianrhod, just in case.
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Got it. Stay safe out there, Your Majesty.
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As for you, Duke Fraldarius, I leave command of the army to you in my stead.
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Duke Fraldarius. I leave command of the army to you in my stead.
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If the envoy does arrive... Well, the appropriate course of action will be in your hands.
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Just remember, the soldiers stationed here are not mere soldiers—they're Kingdom citizens. And as such we have a duty to protect every last one of them.
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If they're lost, I will have nothing left...save hollow prayers for the dead.
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Hmph. Fine then.
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Please, don't look at me like that. I know this burden is a heavy one, but I suspect you will lead them better than I.
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Now then, I expect you all to keep word of my leaving between ourselves. It would not do to have that information fall into the Empire's hands.