Near the Alliance Border (Galatea Territory)
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Nice of you to swing by, Dimitri. Looks like we're all here, then.
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Apologies for the wait. How go the preparations?
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All set. We're ready to ring in the new year with the greatest victory Fódlan has ever seen.
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Every last soldier we could find is in formation and raring to go.
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You'll see for yourself soon enough—and I think you're gonna like how it's looking. Are you planning on heading south right away?
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That was my intention, yes. Why, does something trouble you?
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A bit, yeah. We got a report, oh, just over a month ago that Count Bergliez had withdrawn from the eastern front.
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Which happens to line up exactly with when we pulled our own forces back. It's all a little too convenient, if you ask me.
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What I'm not sure of is whether he puzzled out our plan with Garreg Mach, or if he fell back to fortify Enbarr instead.
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I guess the real question is how crafty the people calling the shots for the Imperials are.
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They left quite the impression on us.
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He's right. We had our hands full and more over in the west.
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He's right. We had our hands full and more over in the west.
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Every time we claimed a territory, we'd look for spots to set up camp, only to find the army had razed all the towns and fields to the ground as they retreated.
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Every time we claimed a territory, we'd look for spots to set up camp, only to find the army had razed all the towns and fields to the ground as they retreated.
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If they're going that far, there's a good chance they've caught on to our plan.
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Though I doubt they're expecting all their enemies to come marching through the Valley of Torment hand in hand.
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Couldn't we have picked an easier way, though?
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I'm practically swimming in sweat in this heat! Let's just hope we're almost out...
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I see you have scarcely changed from your days at the academy, Hilda.
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Seteth? And...Lady Rhea? Are you joining the cause as well?
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Lady Rhea? Are you joining the cause as well?
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I refuse to spectate from afar while the fate of Fódlan hangs in the balance.
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Well sure, but if something were to happen to you, it would be the end of the whole church.
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I am capable of taking care of myself—and I want nothing more than to aid you in this battle.
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We know every inch this valley has to offer. Allow us to guide you.
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If we can traverse it unnoticed, we should arrive at Garreg Mach without incident.
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The valley's terrain, however, is well-suited for ambushes and other such craven tactics.
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Yes, we must exercise the utmost caution as we proceed. Our movements should be not only swift, but sensible.
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And in the off chance we do face hostilities, we'll surely require help from the Knights of Seiros.
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If need be, I will lead them myself.
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Now come. Let us restore our rightful claim to Garreg Mach...and put an end to this monstrous tyranny.