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There you are, Hubert. So what's going on? This couldn't wait for a more reasonable hour?
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There you are, Hubert. So what's going on? This couldn't wait for a more reasonable hour?
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Hmph.
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You are the last to arrive—but better late than never, I suppose.
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Yeah, well, you know it's not a real party until I decide to show. So what's the deal?
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Yeah, well, you know it's not a real party until I decide to show. So what's the deal?
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As unflappable as ever, I see. Can I take it from your lackadaisical attitude that you know why I have summoned you here?
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Not even a little bit. But judging from the company, you clearly rounded up the toughest people you could find. Just thought I should play the part.
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Not even a little bit. But judging from the company, you clearly rounded up the toughest people you could find. Just thought I should play the part.
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I may be late, but I'm also smart enough to smell trouble when it's brewing—and you've definitely got something on the boil.
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I may be late, but I'm also smart enough to smell trouble when it's brewing—and you've definitely got something on the boil.
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Please, illuminate me. How have you come to this conclusion?
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Because I'm standing here with Jeritza on one side and Petra on the other—and you don't invite people like them along unless you need serious muscle.
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Because I'm standing here with Jeritza on one side and Petra on the other—and you don't invite people like them along unless you need serious muscle.
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It saddens me than I am not included in this "toughness" calculation of yours.
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Neither fighting or hunting have toughness for me.
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I am fighting and others are falling. It is a thing of ease.
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Get on with it.
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Yes, well, setting the question of "toughness" aside, your task remains the same.
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Can you please just get to the point already? I'm gonna doze off if you stretch this intro out any longer.
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Can you please just get to the point already? I'm gonna doze off if you stretch this intro out any longer.
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Then I will do just that.
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I have received information regarding a small-scale raid on Garreg Mach.
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The raiders in question are the Knights of Seiros— but judging by their low numbers, they are not attempting to reclaim the monastery.
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Rather, their goal is assassination. Specifically, they seek to eliminate Count Varley, the current head of the Southern Church.
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The knights? Good. I'll enjoy this.
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I have knowledge of stopping assassins. Let us be going with all haste.
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I see why you brought the three of us along now.
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I see why you brought the three of us along now.
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But still, you've got an entire army at your disposal. Why use so small a force?
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But still, you've got an entire army at your disposal. Why use so small a force?
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If we suddenly increase our presence at Garreg Mach, the knights will realize they have been found out and cancel the raid.
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But I need them to carry out their plan to the letter, so they might walk right into my trap.
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They will be like flies to the flame.
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Not sure that's right, but I get what you're going for.
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Not sure that's right, but I get what you're going for.
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Even if the flies are strong, it all ends the same.
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You both remain as inspiring as ever. Now then, as we will be heading out tomorrow, we had best get our preparations settled quickly.
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Seeing as you are a long-tenured mercenary of some renown, I will leave the guarding of Count Varley's person to you.
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I hope it goes without saying that this is not a job which calls for improvisation on your part. Keep him safe and whole, and do it well.
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No worries, Hubert. Those knights won't touch even a single hair on your guy's head.
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No worries, Hubert. Those knights won't touch even a single hair on your guy's head.
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That is precisely what I wanted to hear.
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No wonder Lady Edelgard puts so much faith in you.
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Seems like a lot of weight to throw on my shoulders.
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Seems like a lot of weight to throw on my shoulders.
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I mean, you talk like I'm the world's greatest mercenary, but I'm really just another sellsword.
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I mean, you talk like I'm the world's greatest mercenary, but I'm really just another sellsword.
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Hmph, pathetic.
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If such is truly the case, why did Her Majesty see fit to elevate you to your current station?
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Huh. Yeah, OK. Fair point.
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Huh. Yeah, OK. Fair point.
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If you fight with confidence, you will never be losing. I will do what I must.
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Again. Get on with it.
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Yes, yes, very well. Now, as far as Garreg Mach's current military capability...