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The roundtable voted on our next course of action, and support for an attack on the Empire was unanimous. We need to get preparations underway.
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Unanimous? I was led to believe that my father would be too busy overseeing the restoration of our territory to attend.
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Wait, it was unanimous? But I thought Count Ordelia couldn't make it.
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The count made me his proxy, which I interpreted as a sign of support.
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That's surprising. I'd heard Ordelia territory suffered greatly when the Empire invaded.
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Are you sure my father has agreed to this? Our resources are limited enough as it is. I can't imagine what we could spare for an extended campaign.
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Is it really a good idea to keep fighting this war?
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Since Houses Ordelia and Gloucester suffered the brunt of the casualties in our previous battles, we plan to ask relatively little of them going forward.
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In fact, Margrave Edmund has generously agreed to raise the lion's share of the funds we'll need.
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My adoptive father views this war as just another investment. He must be expecting significant returns.
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And I am sure that when the war is over, he will expect a significant return on his investment.
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And he has every right to a return comparable to his contribution. Look, this isn't something you all need to worry about.
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Now, Lorenz, since you're the head of House Gloucester, would you care to elaborate on your thoughts about the proposal?
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Given the treachery House Gloucester has shown the Alliance as of late...
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I did not believe we were in any position to object to your proposal. Therefore, I chose to quietly acquiesce during the roundtable.
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That so-called "treachery" was all part of the plan to save the Alliance. No one actually thinks your house betrayed us.
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Laudable results do not erase duplicitous intent. Had the winds shifted in their favor, my father was prepared to remain with the Empire.
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Yeesh, all right. Let's ask someone else. What do you think, my friend?
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Hasn't the decision already been made? At this point, you should be free to speak your mind.
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The Imperial army attacked the Alliance first. They need to pay for what they've done.
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The Imperial army attacked the Alliance first. They need to pay for what they've done.
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I agree. The Empire started this war. I say we finish it.
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I dunno, seems like it might be a little too soon for an invasion.
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I dunno, seems like it might be a little too soon for an invasion.
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That's what I think, too. Maybe if we don't do anything to provoke them, the Empire will leave us be for a while.
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I just want to be clear about one thing. I'm not trying to invade the Empire because of some personal ambition.
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Seizing House Bergliez's territory is essential to the future of the Alliance.
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That much won't change, whether we continue to wage war with the Empire or simply need a little leverage for peace talks.
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This fight is about protecting our future. So I'm asking you all to lend me your strength, because I can't do this alone.
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Oh, all right. I'm sure you must've agonized over this decision.
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I suppose the die has been cast. What matters now is that we win.
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That's true. All right, I'll steel my resolve and fight!
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This battle is for everyone in the Alliance! I'm gonna fight with all my muscles—even the ones I don't know are there!
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I'm in, too. And I'm not about to let Jeralt and his mercenaries beat me, either.
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I'm in, too. And I'm not about to let Jeralt and his mercenaries beat me, either.
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I may be the one drawing up the plans, but it's up to all of us to see them through. I know you won't let me down.