What occurred was truly regrettable—I should have
[cdb]seen through Count Gloucester's duplicity.
Or perhaps it is more accurate to say I misjudged the
[cdb]man's ambition.
He prizes his people above all, and we created a
[cdb]situation where he wanted to fight.
I will need to reflect on that.
Count Bergliez is a beast of a man, and one with a
[cdb]keen sense for traps.
Yet for him to not smell betrayal?
Well, I have little choice but to praise Count
Gloucester's deception.
Tell him to focus.
Claim Bergliez was caught off-guard.
We have to be careful, if so. Nobles don't tend to miss
[cdb]a step, and they don't leave themselves open.
We have to be careful, if so. Nobles don't tend to miss
[cdb]a step, and they don't leave themselves open.
Particularly true in the case of those who possess
[cdb]experience and competency in equal measure, such as
Count Gloucester.
Maybe he was caught off-guard. Or maybe the enemy
[cdb]had some kind of advantage.
Maybe he was caught off-guard. Or maybe the enemy
[cdb]had some kind of advantage.
Count Bergliez? Caught off-guard? Impossible.
The man understands tactics on an intimate level.
As a warrior, he would never yield to recklessness and
[cdb]make such an error in judgment.
Have you heard of a man named Acheron?
He is the head of House Phlegethon, who rules over
[cdb]the Great Bridge of Myrddin.
At first he pledged loyalty to Adrestia, but no sooner
[cdb]did the man hear about Count Gloucester's actions
[cdb]than did he betray us and surrender the bridge.
It takes quite the opportunist to change camps as
[cdb]easily as some change their clothes!
I understand there's a war on here, but we're all being
[cdb]worked like plow horses.
Still, I suppose it can't be helped if our allies are in
[cdb]danger of annihilation.
It would be a terrible waste of effort if we weren't
[cdb]able to assist them—so let us endeavor to ensure we
[cdb]can do so.
Act shocked.
Agree with him.
Sorry, did you just threaten to make an effort? That's
[cdb]a real shock coming from you, Linhardt.
Sorry, did you just threaten to make an effort? That's
[cdb]a real shock coming from you, Linhardt.
I am beginning to wonder about your assessment of
[cdb]my character.
Well, if you really want to—
Well, if you really want to—
It wasn't a legitimate question. Also, this conversation
[cdb]is making me quite sleepy. Goodbye.
We'll give it everything we've got!
We'll give it everything we've got!
I know I don't have to worry about my father. I mean,
[cdb]he's Count Bergliez! He's invincible!
Still, nothing's a guarantee on the battlefield, and I
[cdb]can't shake these thoughts of what might happen...
Try to cheer him up.
Take an optimistic view.
Cheer up, Caspar! We're gonna save him!
Cheer up, Caspar! We're gonna save him!
Yeah, you're right—and we'll do it together!
By the time we reach him, your father will probably
[cdb]have won this war all by himself.
By the time we reach him, your father will probably
[cdb]have won this war all by himself.
Thanks for that. I'll try to think positive!
Ashe arrived as our enemy, and we took his life...
I'm glad we helped Ashe see the error of his ways.
But things may not always work out like that.
We're going to face other classmates, and there's no
[cdb]way to tell how that might end.
I understand Edie's circumstances, so I don't
[cdb]plan to demand she put a stop to the war...
But it's always painful to have an acquaintance die.
Why couldn't I have been born in a more
[cdb]peaceful time...
I have a mixing of emotions.
Count Bergliez is the man who was attacking Dagda
[cdb]and Brigid.
And now this same man is being overrun by the
Alliance army.
I will never be allowing the man who defeated Brigid
[cdb]to die in this place!
Ask if she still bears a grudge.
Ask if she wants him to live.
You want the pleasure of killing the man yourself?
That's quite the grudge you're hanging on to.
You want the pleasure of killing the man yourself?
That's quite the grudge you're hanging on to.
I think my reason is being different. But I am not
[cdb]sure if I am having a grudge.
So from Brigid's perspective, he's someone you have a
[cdb]grudge against. Do you want him to live anyway?
So from Brigid's perspective, he's someone you have a
[cdb]grudge against. Do you want him to live anyway?
Yes, this is my feeling. It would be shameful for him
[cdb]to be perishing here.
Doing so would give me much sadness.
Am I gonna end up surrounded and killed in enemy
[cdb]territory like Count Bergliez someday?!
Am I gonna end up surrounded and killed in enemy
[cdb]territory like Count Bergliez someday?!
I wouldn't go carving his tombstone just yet.
I wouldn't go carving his tombstone just yet.
Sorry, you're right. That's probably bad luck, huh?
Sorry, you're right. That's probably bad luck, huh?
But I'm still worried!
Swear you'll keep her safe.
Claim no one can know the future.
Don't worry—I'll make sure you never get
[cdb]surrounded like that. I've broken through plenty
[cdb]of sieges in my day.
Don't worry—I'll make sure you never get
[cdb]surrounded like that. I've broken through plenty
[cdb]of sieges in my day.
Really? I'm glad to hear that.
Really? I'm glad to hear that.
No one knows the future, so we should train hard
[cdb]while we have the chance.
No one knows the future, so we should train hard
[cdb]while we have the chance.
Yeah, good idea! I'll train hard and get super strong!
Er, or a little stronger. Someday. Maybe.
Yeah, good idea! I'll train hard and get super strong!
Er, or a little stronger. Someday. Maybe.
Our army rushed over here to Alliance territory,
[cdb]and I'm worried about the situation in the Kingdom.
And yes, we have a reasonable amount of forces left,
[cdb]as well as whatever General Randolph has, but...
Express concern about the Kingdom's army.
Worry about the Knights of Seiros.
It'd be bad news if the king attacked us himself.
Blaiddyd's troops are famed for their strength.
It'd be bad news if the king attacked us himself.
Blaiddyd's troops are famed for their strength.
And if the king does come, any former Kingdom
[cdb]forces who intercept him may falter.
It'd be bad news if the Knights of Seiros attacked us.
I mean, we still haven't fought their major players yet.
It'd be bad news if the Knights of Seiros attacked us.
I mean, we still haven't fought their major players yet.
Right? They're the leading army of Fódlan—
[cdb]the best of the best!
Fódlan is certainly growing turbulent.
During such times, it's not unusual to see various
[cdb]schemers appear and try to turn the chaos to their
[cdb]own advantage.
There are a number of young generals in this army,
[cdb]so people like myself and Hanneman...
Well, we have to be extra careful.
Hrym is close.
Hrym... Where have I heard that before?
Hrym... Where have I heard that before?
Not your business. But it has been decided that I am
[cdb]the house's scion.
Remember Jeritza's surname.
Express surprise.
That's right! Hrym is your last name! I nearly forgot
[cdb]all about that.
That's right! Hrym is your last name! I nearly forgot
[cdb]all about that.
There is no need to remember.
Wait, so you weren't born to House Hrym?
Wait, so you weren't born to House Hrym?
No. Ask the emperor if you want details.
Ahaha! You appear to be quite the excellent
[cdb]mercenary, my friend!
Perhaps you'd be willing to help me with my
[cdb]experim— Er, I mean, my battle preparations?
Oh, why do I even phrase it like a question when I
[cdb]know you won't refuse me?
I'll call upon you later, so do be prepared.
I see there was no mistake in my asking you to
[cdb]participate in my research!
I hope we continue enjoying a fruitful relationship.
Uh, do I not get to choose?
Uh, do I not get to choose?
Psst! You may be aware of this already, but the Bert
[cdb]can be cruel.
You mean Hubert?
You mean Hubert?
Yeah—but you know, it's fine. It's a long story.
Plus, I owe him for that business under Garreg Mach.
Look confused.
Volunteer to complain to Hubert.
I'm...not following. At all.
I'm...not following. At all.
Eh, sorry about that. I just wanted to complain
[cdb]a little.
Are you saying this because you want me to complain
[cdb]to Hubert for you?
Are you saying this because you want me to complain
[cdb]to Hubert for you?
Nah, I'm fine. I appreciate it though.
Oh, it's you. Listen, I've surrendered, and I'll follow
[cdb]whatever orders I'm given. I'm a full part of the
Imperial army now.
Lonato's also in the Imperial army—and above all,
I can't choose death.
Ask what he means.
Agree with him.
And what's that mean, exactly?
And what's that mean, exactly?
His Majesty ordered me to prioritize my life over
[cdb]my loyalty.
Yep. You only get one life—best take care of it.
Yep. You only get one life—best take care of it.
...
What am I even fighting for...
My apologies, but a portion of the responsibility for
[cdb]losing the Great Bridge of Myrddin falls to me.
I was late in noticing that our communication had
[cdb]been cut off from Garreg Mach.
When we fight to retake the bridge, I will assume the
[cdb]vanguard and see my name cleared.
We were most artfully deceived by Count Gloucester!
The count is Lorenz's father, you know?
And Manuela was in charge of his class,
[cdb]the Golden Deer.
It is undoubtedly depressing to have to fight one's
[cdb]former student.
Manuela was in charge of his class, the Golden Deer...
Things are looking rough, which means it's time for
[cdb]me to do some business.
But don't worry! I'm not some war profiteer who
[cdb]prioritizes money over what's right.
Oh, can you say hi to the emperor for me?
I obey the Empire! I have answered their call and sent
[cdb]out a full complement of troops.
Leicester cares little for minor nobles, so I
[cdb]would find the Empire's rule more preferable.
Further, this provides a good opportunity to teach
Count Gloucester a lesson he'll not soon forget!
Speaking of the Minister of Military Affairs,
[cdb]remember how poorly he got along with the Minister
[cdb]of Domestic Affairs?
Well, Hevring isn't a military house, so he'd never
[cdb]actually turn up on the battlefield.
But he's probably thinking Count Bergliez got his just
[cdb]desserts.
The southern bank of the lower Airmid River is in
Hrym territory. Are you familiar with House Hrym?
They once had considerable power as one of the seven
[cdb]great noble families.
However, they ran afoul of the former emperor,
[cdb]and were in danger of being crushed entirely.
This incited the remaining great noble families to
[cdb]wrest power from the emperor in the Insurrection of
[cdb]the Seven.
I owe Count Leopold my life.
That's why I volunteered to be transferred from
Garreg Mach to here.
I will help him! I swear it!
On the northern bank of the Airmid, downstream
[cdb]of the Great Bridge, lie the territories of Goneril
[cdb]and Ordelia.
House Ordelia, who once expressed loyalty to the
Empire, followed the dogs of House Gloucester and
[cdb]changed their stance.
But House Goneril was ready to fight to the bitter
[cdb]end, and that stance is all the more clear now.
Jeralt's Mercenaries certainly gave us all we could
[cdb]handle in Magdred! The next time I see them will be
[cdb]far too soon, I tell you what.
I can't believe the Kingdom hired them...
Although I suppose it's a relief that they won't show
[cdb]up in our fight against the Alliance, eh?
I was thinking of entering Leicester, but I ended up
[cdb]coming back here in a hurry.
I am a priest of the Southern Church, you see, and I
[cdb]hoped to attempt parlay with the Eastern Church.
However, given our current situation, I can but wait
[cdb]to see how things unfold.
Are you all right, Commander? I heard the Great
Bridge of Myrddin was taken from us.
The bridge is an important point for merchants, so I
[cdb]hope we regain it sooner rather than later.
That's to say nothing of the threat of being invaded—
[cdb]though I hope we needn't worry about that.
Greetings, Commander! Nothing to report!
Oh, wait. One thing to report—the situation with the
Alliance in the north seems really bad!
I sure hope that gets sorted soon.
And if nothing else, I hope everyone comes
[cdb]home safe.
Did you hear the news, [HERO_MF]?
We now have a research station that provides
[cdb]opportunities for intensive training.
Everyone simply must partake of it. Go on, you ought
[cdb]to have a look as well!
Here we research the latest and greatest tactics
[cdb]ever to grace the field of battle.
If our findings pique your interest, I would be
[cdb]delighted to assist you. How about it?
We're rethinking our strategy. Please wait until we're
[cdb]ready to begin the attack.
Tactics are essential to any victory. I should keep
[cdb]them in mind as I prepare.
Tactics are essential to any victory. I should keep
[cdb]them in mind as I prepare.
Circumstances dictate how people act. As such,
I believe things are about to get much more difficult
[cdb]for you.
Though perhaps that will be a welcome change for a
[cdb]mercenary of your caliber.
You will undoubtedly face the Ashen Demon again.
I do hope you'll emerge victorious this time.
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