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Edelgard, requesting reinforcements from us? This is not a matter that we can respond to lightly.
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Why? It seems pretty straightforward to me.
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Hilda, do you truly believe that Edelgard would so readily put herself in our debt had she any other choice?
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That does not sound like the Edelgard I know. She prefers her debts flow in the opposite direction.
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Ha! Sounds like you two have something in common.
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Hmph. I will not deny it. In fact, that is precisely what gives me such insight into her current predicament.
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Make no mistake. The situation must be dire if she feels we are her best option.
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Simply put, were we to refuse her, it may well lead to her downfall.
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What are you getting at, Lorenz? You've got a real dark glint in your eye.
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The Empire's regime revolves entirely around its current emperor. If Adrestia were to lose her, it would collapse like a house of cards.
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I see what you mean. At this point, there's no one in the Imperial line who could realistically inherit the throne.
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In other words, if we abandon Edelgard in her hour of need, the Empire will fall right along with her.
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Not an argument I expected from someone as self-righteous as you, Lorenz. That sounds more like...
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It actually sounds like you, Claude.
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It actually sounds like you, Claude.
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Ha! It totally does. And he wouldn't even bat an eye as he said it.
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It certainly does sound like him. Oh... I'm sorry.
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It sounds like something Edelgard would say.
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It sounds like something Edelgard would say.
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True. She always struck me as the type who would stop at nothing to achieve her goals.
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Though, if I'm being honest, that basically describes Claude as well. Oh, um, I don't mean any offense, of course.
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Yeah. Other than Edelgard, Claude's the only one who would say something so devious.
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And Claude wouldn't even tell his own allies what was going on until it happened.
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Hey, that's ancient history! Nowadays, we all plot our schemes together. We're doing it right now!
link Shez volume_up
I guess that's true.
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I guess that's true.
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Although, maybe that means we're all turning into Claude a bit.
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Although, maybe that means we're all turning into Claude a bit.
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How else do you explain what's happened to Lorenz?
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How else do you explain what's happened to Lorenz?
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The idea that I am somehow emulating Claude is preposterous. I am merely proposing what I believe to be the best course of action for Leicester.
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We can debate whether or not we've all become mini-Claudes later. For now, let's hear what the king himself thinks we should do.
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A battle between the Empire and the Knights of Seiros, with us being the factor that could turn the tides. We've been here before, haven't we?
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Last time, I chose to sacrifice Randolph in order to ensure our victory.
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And because I did, we lost Judith to the Ashen Demon. I don't want to make that mistake again.
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And because I did, we got ambushed in Ailell and barely made it out alive. I don't want to make that mistake again.
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Ah!
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This time, we're going to rush to Garreg Mach, wipe out the Central Church's forces, and take down Rhea herself.
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That's the plan that will put an end to this war with as little bloodshed as possible. That makes it the best option we have.
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Yes, we're effectively rescuing Edelgard. But hey, we could do worse than having an emperor in our debt.
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If that is what you deem best, you will hear no objections from me.
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Yes, I find the plan satisfactory.
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I got no complaints either. Let's get going!
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Sounds like we're all in agreement on this one.
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Just give the word, Your Majesty.
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Right. We march on Garreg Mach to rescue the Imperial army!
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Prepare to move out immediately!