0. Lost sight of them?
1. Ashamed to admit it, but yes. It's possible someone [cdb]magicked the bandits away.
2. But why go to that kind of trouble for a handful [cdb]of highwayman scum?
3. So be it. We'll follow the blood-scent.
4. Right, of course! We'll follow... Wait, what?
5. We're leaving. Everyone, follow me!
6. Professor, wait!
7. Well, he must have some idea where the bandits went. Let's hurry after him.
8. Professor Jeritza, where are you going?
9. Well, he must have deduced where the bandits are. We should keep pace.
10. Hey, uh, Professor Jeritza? Are you...
11. Aaand away he goes. Guess we better get after him. We're still on a mission, after all!
12. Pathetic.
13. Professor Jeritza, you shouldn't charge ahead like [cdb]that. It's far too danger— Wait, what is all this?
14. Eeek! B-bandits!
15. Dead by my hand.
16. Yes, they look quite dead indeed. Are these [cdb]the miscreants we were meant to deal with?
17. How is one to tell? One uncouth ruffian looks [cdb]much the same as any other.
18. Do you know, Professor? Were you following some [cdb]manner of lead?
19. No, but it's them. They were trying to escape to [cdb]that fortress.
20. That fortress?!
21. Yes, Caspar, that's what he said. Something you want to share?
22. Nope! It just seemed suspicious.
23. You are something else, Caspar. Still, I guess the place [cdb]does look kind of suspicious.
24. We're near the border of the Kingdom and the Empire, but that is no Imperial outpost.
25. It's not the Kingdom's either—and they're not flying [cdb]any kind of banner. I'm guessing it's a bandit hideout.
26. Then give us allowance to be storming their base and [cdb]crushing them under our feet!
27. It might be a little dangerous for us to handle [cdb]on our own, Petra.
28. Yes! I mean, I agree. We should all, um, go home. Right now.
29. But the bandits might be inside, and they must [cdb]answer for their crimes!
30. It is our noble duty to finish them off before they [cdb]can bring harm to another soul.
31. This isn't about nobles—it's about doing the right [cdb]thing, period. And striking down evil is the Caspar way!
32. Suggest you hold back.
33. Suggest you charge forth.
34. It's not smart to rush an enemy stronghold when [cdb]we have no idea what's waiting for us inside. We should hold off for now.
35. It's not smart to rush an enemy stronghold when [cdb]we have no idea what's waiting for us inside. We should hold off for now.
36. Huh. I hadn't pegged you as the cautious type, [cdb]but maybe that's what we need.
37. We'll be heroes if we manage to take out the entire [cdb]bandit outpost! This is the kinda stuff I live for!
38. We'll be heroes if we manage to take out an entire [cdb]bandit outpost! This is the kinda stuff I live for!
39. Since when are you so gung-ho? Oh, right. Since always.
40. Enough. This is not our decision to make. Professor Jeritza?
41. The mission stands. Enter the fortress. Dispatch any bandits you find.
42. There are no signs of life. We may be chasing ghosts.
43. Professor, are you having the ability to speak with [cdb]ghost spirits?
44. It is just an expression, Petra. It means there is [cdb]probably no one here.
45. Ah, I am understanding now. You have my thanks. This language has much peculiarity some of the times.
46. Well, if that's settled, let us make ready. Make sure you're prepared before we head out.
47. Professor, it does not seem wise to charge ahead [cdb]without... Hmm? What's this?
48. From the look of it, they're bandits. Or they were.
49. Dead by my hand.
50. Whoa... Wait, so are these the bad guys [cdb]we were after?
51. Most likely. I caught them trying to escape [cdb]to that fortress.
52. Interesting. That must be their stronghold.
53. In that case, we'd better clean the place out before [cdb]they harm the nearby villages.
54. They've got their tails between their legs now, [cdb]so this should be easy. Let's go.
55. Whoaaa there. Doesn't this whole fortress thing raise [cdb]red flags for anyone else?
56. I agree. If this is their stronghold, why are there [cdb]no signs of life?
57. It could be a trap to lure us in.
58. Suggest you hold back.
59. Suggest you charge forth.
60. It's not smart to rush an enemy stronghold when [cdb]we have no idea what's waiting for us inside. We should hold off for now.
61. It's not smart to rush an enemy stronghold when [cdb]we have no idea what's waiting for us inside. We should hold off for now.
62. I completely agree. I mean, look at the place. It's both dark and creepy!
63. We'll be heroes if we manage to take out the entire [cdb]bandit outpost! This is the kinda stuff I live for!
64. We'll be heroes if we manage to take out the entire [cdb]bandit outpost! This is the kinda stuff I live for!
65. I wouldn't go that far, but I agree we need to [cdb]investigate, especially if something seems off.
66. The decision is not ours to make.
67. That's right! We're still on a mission, after all. It's up to Professor Jeritza.
68. And I say enter the fortress. Dispatch any bandits [cdb]you find.
69. But isn't it dangerous for us to go by ourselves?
70. There can't be more than a handful. You should have [cdb]no issue.
71. If need be, I will intervene.
72. You sound confident, but I've still got a bad feeling [cdb]about this.
73. Brace for the worst. No guts, no glory, am I right?
74. Should things go awry, Your Highness, [cdb]stay behind me.
75. If things go awry, I will fall back—and I expect [cdb]the rest of you to do the same.
76. I'm more than ready for this fortress. Let's see if it's ready for me.
77. If the professor's with us, I'm certain we'll be fine.
78. Then it's settled. Stay vigilant, everyone.
79. Slow down, Professor! You're making it hard for [cdb]us to... Oh. Well, this is something.
80. What happened to all these people?!
81. Dead by my hand.
82. Are these the bandits we have been chasing?
83. Who knows? It's not like you can tell they're bandits [cdb]just from looking at them.
84. Well, Professor? Are they the villains we're [cdb]searching for?
85. Most likely. I caught them trying to escape [cdb]to that fortress.
86. OK, does it have to be so dark and spooky?
87. It must be their hideout if they were trying [cdb]to shelter there.
88. Then let's quit standing around and seize the place! Might even find some nice gear in the process.
89. I concur. As nobles, we would be remiss to let the [cdb]people suffer at the hands of these rapscallions [cdb]one minute longer.
90. So you wanna go in there? Yeah, you know what? I think I'll stay here and make sure the outside is safe.
91. Right, Marianne? You with me?
92. Of course. We don't belong in a dangerous place [cdb]like that.
93. Suggest you hold back.
94. Suggest you charge forth.
95. It's not smart to rush an enemy stronghold when [cdb]we have no idea what's waiting for us inside. We should hold off for now.
96. It's not smart to rush an enemy stronghold when [cdb]we have no idea what's waiting for us inside. We should hold off for now.
97. I have to agree. Caution is often the greater part [cdb]of valor, after all.
98. We'll be heroes if we manage to take out the entire [cdb]bandit outpost! This is the kinda stuff I live for!
99. We'll be heroes if we manage to take out the entire [cdb]bandit outpost! This is the kinda stuff I live for!
100. Yeah, lemme at 'em! I'll crack those guys like walnuts!
101. Seems like opinions are split. But the thing is, [cdb]we're still on a mission.
102. And that means we leave the decision-making [cdb]to Professor Jeritza.
103. And I say enter the fortress. Dispatch any bandits [cdb]you find.
104. But...
105. There's no cause for concern. I see no signs of life. There can't be more than a handful, or none at all.
106. I'd be happy with the none option.
107. My grandpa told me empty forts have ghosts in 'em.
108. Ghosts?! I mean, er, how childish. Everyone knows there's no such thing.
109. We're hunting bandits, not banshees, [cdb]so can we please just get this over with?
110. Lysithea, don't tell me that you're... You know what? Probably better not to ask.
111. You folks must be pretty confident considering how [cdb]much you're horsing around. Just be careful some [cdb]brute doesn't take you by surprise.
112. Yeah, we'll just need to watch each other's backs. Eyes peeled, everyone!