Rear Guard

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Ah, Leopold! You've come!

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Why did you bring Her Majesty out here? You said yourself she's not in good shape.

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It's what the situation demanded. We needed the emperor's might to drive the allied army away.

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Did we now?

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Besides, the decision was not mine to make! But now is not the time for this idle chatter—I must be going!

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It is essential I escort the emperor to Garreg Mach.

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You shall stay behind to impede the enemy's advance. We cannot let any harm come to Her Majesty.

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Somehow I doubt it's her safety you're worried about. But fine.

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I've got my orders. You can go.

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My deepest thanks. This way, Your Majesty.

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Adrestia's not gonna last much longer if that's how our emperor's looking.

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If that's what you think, then flee. You're just a general—no noble rank to defend, nor a claim to one, otherwise.

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Another life is out there for you, should you want it.

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You're telling me to abandon the Empire? That's not like you.

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You're far too young to be throwing your life away. I wouldn't begrudge you such a decision.

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Oh, c'mon. I'll land the decisive blow that'll turn this whole thing around.

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Hm. Imagine a grand ship sailing on a vast sea, Caspar. One day, it crosses the path of a vicious storm and begins to sink.

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Some panic and jump overboard. Others resign themselves to their fates and let the tempest do what it will.

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Yet more rob their fellow sailors for meaningless plunder, while another group clings to the helm, searching desperately to reverse their fortunes.

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Uh...

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And us? We stand proud at the bow, serenading our crew as the waves lap at their feet.

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Our voices are like thunder piercing through the chaos...stirring the hearts of all those who stand face to face with death.

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I get it. I'm gonna scream my lungs out until I can't draw another breath.

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Things might be bleak now, but they're gonna learn just what the Empire is all about.

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Come, my son. It's time we show them the might of House Bergliez once and for all.