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Why have you ordered a retreat, my lord? We nearly had them!
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We've received an urgent missive from Duke Goneril. The Almyrans are making their move.
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Of all the times... On what scale?
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From what I gather, it's bigger than the force we faced two years ago. We need to get back to the Alliance, and fast.
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But the attack two years ago was supposed to be the biggest one we've faced in a whole century...
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How is that even possible? The attack two years ago was the biggest one in a whole century!
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The duke always keeps a careful eye on developments in the east. If that's what he says, then it's true.
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Even if Duke Goneril and the neighboring lords rally all their remaining troops, it won't amount to much. Do you think we can make it in time?
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Even if Duke Goneril and the neighboring lords assembled all their remaining soldiers, it would not be enough. Does that mean we are already too late?
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We'll be cutting it close, but that's what Fódlan's Locket is for. It should take the Almyrans a while to break through that hulking chunk of stone.
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We're not moving fast enough. I'll go on ahead. My lord, I leave it to you to finish things here.
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Sure thing. We'll be right behind you. Just try and hold out until we get there.
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Everyone, prepare for a full withdrawal! If we don't get home soon, we won't have one to return to.
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Hm, with this latest turn of events, it seems unlikely we'll see the Ashen Demon again anytime soon.
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And here I'd thought we won.
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And here I'd thought we won.
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As did I.
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Who knew the Ashen Demon had that kinda strength?
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Who knew the Ashen Demon had that kinda strength?
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Not that I'm making excuses. You gave me power of my own and it still wasn't close to enough.
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Not that I'm making excuses. You gave me power of my own and it still wasn't close to enough.
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That's not true.
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Of course it is! What am I even up against here?
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Of course it is! What am I even up against here?
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It's like I looked away for one second and suddenly I was facing someone else entirely.
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It's like I looked away for one second and suddenly I was facing someone else entirely.
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Hmm, that would explain what was troubling me before. That is the unique danger I sensed.
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Still, you can win this fight. I know you can!
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And I'll do whatever I can to make it so. We'll claim victory over that monster together!
link Shez volume_up
You know what? You're right. I'll be strong enough one day if I just keep at it.
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You know what? You're right. I'll be strong enough one day if I just keep at it.
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Still, "one day" could be years from now at this rate. We should probably think of a backup plan.
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Still, "one day" could be years from now at this rate. We should probably think of a backup plan.
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Thanks, but let's face it—I'm outclassed.
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Thanks, but let's face it—I'm outclassed.
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Maybe it's time we give up this obsession and start looking for a different way forward.
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Maybe it's time we give up this obsession and start looking for a different way forward.
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And hey, the Ashen Demon's a mercenary, right? Might be best for the Alliance to toss some coin their way and put this whole rivalry behind us.
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And hey, the Ashen Demon's a mercenary, right? Might be best for the Alliance to toss some coin their way and put this whole rivalry behind us.
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You want to hire that thing?!
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Seriously? Fighting side by side with the Ashen Demon? Are you mad?
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You make it sound like the worst idea in the world.
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You make it sound like the worst idea in the world.
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We have a war to win here, remember. Gotta keep an open mind.
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We have a war to win here, remember. Gotta keep an open mind.
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Ah, I understand now. You've witnessed your adversary's true strength, and convinced yourself you cannot win.
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What? No! I just know a valuable resource when I see one—and we're far better off with them than we are against them.
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What? No! I just know a valuable resource when I see one—and we're far better off with them than we are against them.
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If that's really how you feel, then so be it.
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But trust me, you don't need to worry. You'll get stronger soon, I promise.
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So maybe don't go relinquishing your prey just yet.
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After all, I desire nothing more than to see you achieve your goals.
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Nrgh...
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Nrgh...