linkShamirvolume_up
No, but I spotted tracks that suggest they fled toward Garreg Mach.
link???volume_up
No, but we found some tracks that indicate they fled in the direction of Garreg Mach Monastery.
linkClaudevolume_up
So they've given up on the southern route, and are making their way back to the Empire by circling west. It won't be easy to catch them now.
linkHildavolume_up
I'm just relieved that Ferdinand is still alive.
linkClaudevolume_up
Yeah, same here. I just wish we could've caught him, though. Knowing Ferdinand, he's gonna think the only way to redeem himself is by attacking us again.
linkRaphaelvolume_up
Well if he does, I'll just chase him away. I'll send that guy packing as many times as we need!
linkClaudevolume_up
Right. Ferdinand would've never escaped if Jeralt's people weren't covering him.
linkClaudevolume_up
I suspect this won't be the last we see of them. We can't let their smaller numbers lull us into a false sense of security. That's a surefire way to get beaten.
linkClaudevolume_up
On the bright side, we've taken down most of what was left of the Imperial army's invasion force.
linkClaudevolume_up
I think it's fair to say the Alliance has officially made it to the other side of this crisis. Great work, everyone!
linkHolstvolume_up
May I ask what our next move is, my lord?
linkClaudevolume_up
Well, as you know, the Empire is currently locked in battle with the Kingdom of Faerghus.
linkClaudevolume_up
With fronts to the east and the west, the Empire is stretched thin. They've been forced to divide their army.
linkClaudevolume_up
I'd be curious to hear what my favorite mercenary thinks. What would your next move be?
linkArvalvolume_up
As the brains of this duo, I'll take this one. The answer couldn't be clearer. Attack the enemy's homeland.
linkShezvolume_up
First off, I'd fortify our borders. Then we could rally the Alliance army and prepare for what comes next.
linkShezvolume_up
First off, I'd fortify our borders. Then we could rally the Alliance army and prepare for what comes next.
linkArvalvolume_up
OK, that's the exact opposite of what I told you. I'm hurt that you place so little faith in me.
linkHolstvolume_up
That would only serve to put us in the same position as before, playing defense against the Empire. Now is the time to go on the offensive!
linkShezvolume_up
We should cross the Great Bridge of Myrddin and mount an assault on Empire territory. If we move in now, we'll have a real shot at winning.
linkShezvolume_up
We should cross the Great Bridge of Myrddin and mount an assault on Empire territory. If we move in now, we'll have a real shot at winning.
linkHolstvolume_up
Exactly what I was thinking! We should seize the initiative and strike before the emperor and Count Bergliez can muster a response.
linkClaudevolume_up
I agree. They attacked us first, so we're fully justified in a retaliation.
linkClaudevolume_up
What's more, if we can claim House Bergliez's farmlands for ourselves, then the Alliance should be sitting pretty for a century to come.
linkIgnatzvolume_up
Um... Isn't Count Bergliez known for his incredible strength?
linkHildavolume_up
But isn't Count Bergliez supposed to be incredibly tough?
linkClaudevolume_up
He may be Adrestia's mightiest warrior, but at the end of the day, he's still just one man.
linkClaudevolume_up
The Empire's invasion of Leicester has failed. That crack in their armor is just the opening we need to strike.
linkRaphaelvolume_up
If victory means peace for the Alliance, I'm all for it! I won't lose to this count, no matter how tough he is!
linkLeonievolume_up
I'm sure if we don't take this opportunity, it won't be long before the Empire regroups and attacks us again.
linkLysitheavolume_up
I don't approve of this at all. Surely the Alliance army is already exhausted from fighting multiple battles.
linkMariannevolume_up
So many of our soldiers are wounded. We should give them time to rest and recover.
linkLorenzvolume_up
If our attacks were to somehow fail, then the Alliance would be plunged right back into crisis.
linkLorenzvolume_up
And need I remind you, the next time the Empire knocks on our metaphorical door, we will not be able to employ the same tricks again.
linkHolstvolume_up
We won't fail. I'll handle Count Bergliez myself, and I will vanquish him.
linkHildavolume_up
But Holst, can you really afford to be away from our territory for so long? Almyra could strike at any moment!
linkArvalvolume_up
My, this conversation's certainly gotten heated. Do I sense another roundtable meeting in the works?