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Pursuit (Azure Gleam)
Ch. 14 - The Absent Emperor
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Seteth
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The Imperial army has fled south with the emperor in tow. They appear to be headed for Garreg Mach.
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The Imperial army has fled south to Garreg Mach, along with the emperor.
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Seteth
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And just as planned, the archbishop and her squadron are en route there as well.
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And as arranged, the archbishop and her squadron are on their way there as well.
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Seteth
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But we have also received word of suspicious behavior from the fugitive Duke Aegir.
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But we've also gotten reports of suspicious behavior by the fugitive Duke Aegir.
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Dedue
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Meaning what?
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Seteth
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Rather than retreat to the monastery, he remains roaming in the vicinity of this very battlefield.
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He isn't retreating to the monastery with the rest of the army, but staying here near the battlefield.
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Ashe
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Maybe he's looking for something?
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Seteth
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Or perhaps it is a trap, or a diversion of some kind. We still do not know what our enemy is planning.
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It's hard to say—we still don't know what the enemy's after. It might even be a trap, or a diversion.
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Dimitri
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But we do know that Count Bergliez has stationed units at various key points in the hopes of slowing us down.
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Dimitri
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Reports say the Ashen Demon is among them as well.
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Dimitri
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That fiend has already taken Rodrigue from us. If we do not wish to suffer further losses, we cannot underestimate them.
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Shez
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So they're back. I'll get them this time.
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Shez
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So they're back. I'll get them this time.
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Felix
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Well, now what? Duke Aegir might not be rushing to reach Garreg Mach...
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Felix
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But we should be. We don't want to lose our advantage.
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Dedue
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Of course not, but if we charge in too hastily, we'll be swarmed by Bergliez and his soldiers.
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Annette
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Hmm, maybe we could try and find a weak spot in their defenses and break through there?
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Sylvain
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That would all be fine and well on regular terrain. We don't really have the luxury of choosing our route here in the valley.
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Mercedes
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What about the shortcut Lady Rhea used?
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Mercedes
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We would have to break into smaller units to get our whole army through, but it might just work.
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Ingrid
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It is too dangerous. Splitting up would just make us easier targets for whatever traps the enemy's laid.
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Seteth
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I fear I must agree. Such a plan could play straight into the Empire's hands.
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Seteth
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Attempting to traverse that route without the proper preparations would only result in needless loss.
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Shez
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Hm.
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Hm.
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Arval
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Looks like you need my guidance. Hear me out.
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Arval
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With an army as big as ours, there's no point trying to get clever with it.
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Arval
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Our only real concern is the possibility of getting surrounded. Therefore, what I propose is...
Shez (Male)
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Shez
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We'll push our way through—strike everywhere all at once. Whatever traps Duke Aegir's got for us, we'll blow straight through 'em.
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Shez
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We'll push our way through—strike everywhere all at once. Whatever traps Duke Aegir's got for us, we'll blow straight through them.
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Shez
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This isn't a thinking person's fight, not now. We've got the stronger army, so let's start acting like it.
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Shez
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This isn't a thinking person's fight, not now. We've got the stronger army, so let's start acting like it.
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Felix
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I didn't realize we had two boars on our side. Though I can't say I disagree.
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Dedue
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We have the numbers. It is a good plan.
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Dimitri
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I hold no objections. Our combined might would overwhelm even the greatest ambush.
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Dimitri
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Now...the Empire will learn what the legions of Faerghus are capable of.
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Hey, Arval.
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Shez
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Hey, Arval.
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Shez
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Now that we've fought Myson again, I think I get it. This power...it's the same one they have.
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Now that we've fought Myson again, I think I get it. This power, it's...the same one they have.
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Shez
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You felt it too, right? The guy he mentioned before, Epimenides. He's...
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Shez
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You felt it too, right? The guy he mentioned before, Epimenides. He's...
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Arval
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Me. At least, all signs point to that.
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Arval
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Say, do you detest me? Detest the fact that I share their power?
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Shez
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How could I? After all you've done for me, it doesn't matter who you are.
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Shez
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How could I? After all you've done for me, it doesn't matter who you are.
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Shez
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You'll always be my partner in destiny, Arval.
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Shez
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You'll always be my partner in destiny, Arval.
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Shez
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Whatever the truth is about us...
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Whatever the truth is about us...
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Dimitri
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Ah, there you are. Would you care to assist me in questioning the commander we captured?
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Dimitri
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It's said they have some vital information, and I will stop at nothing to know what it is.
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Dimitri
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Is everything all right?
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Shez
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Oh, yep! Sorry, I'll be right there!
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Shez
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Oh, yep! Sorry, I'll be right there!
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Shez
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I'm me, and you're you. Nothing's ever gonna change that.
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Shez
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I'm me, and you're you. Nothing's ever gonna change that.
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Arval
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And what if you lose control and have to be slain by the very friends you hold dear?
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Shez
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We can cross that bridge when we come to it. But if that's what they've gotta do, so be it.
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Shez
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We can cross that bridge when we come to it. But if that's what they've gotta do, so be it.
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Shez
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Until then, I'm gonna keep doing everything I can to help. I'll defeat that demon...and protect my friends.
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Shez
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Until then, I'm gonna keep doing everything I can to help. I'll defeat that demon...and protect my friends.