The former Duke Aegir is not the only problem we're
[cdb]facing. We have the Kingdom, the Alliance, and
[cdb]those within the Empire to contend with, as well.
We must divide our attention among these many
[cdb]issues all at once.
Appreciate her hard work.
Tell her it won't be a problem.
That sounds like a ton of work. I wish there was more
I could do outside of battle...
That sounds like a ton of work. I wish there was more
I could do outside of battle...
Well, we have plenty of work to go around, so all you
[cdb]need to do is ask.
I know it won't be a problem for you, Edelgard.
You can overcome any difficulty.
I know it won't be a problem for you, Edelgard.
You can overcome any difficulty.
You're quite the optimist, aren't you? Well, I suppose
[cdb]that is better than the alternative.
We almost have a complete grasp of their formations
[cdb]within Fort Merceus.
However, that information alone does not guarantee
[cdb]our victory. The fort's defenses are substantial.
The former Duke Aegir is quite capable,
[cdb]though those who slither in the dark are likely
[cdb]assisting him.
Express shock that he complimented Duke Aegir.
Agree about Duke Aegir.
I didn't expect you to think so highly of him.
I didn't expect you to think so highly of him.
Of course I do. He may be a fool in many other ways,
[cdb]but I acknowledge competency when I see it.
Yeah, he might be more powerful than we imagine.
We'll have to stay on our toes when we lay siege to
[cdb]the fort.
Yeah, he might be more powerful than we imagine.
We'll have to stay on our toes when we lay siege to
[cdb]the fort.
You think so? I may have praise for the former duke's
[cdb]skillful capture of the fortress...
But I am no more inclined to pay heed to the fool's
[cdb]deployment of tactics or his martial prowess.
...
Oh, hello. I was just coming up with a strategy.
I know my father better than anyone, so does it not
[cdb]follow that I would be the best person to guess at
[cdb]his thinking?
Worry he's pushing himself too hard.
Nod and offer a suggestion.
You doing OK, Ferdinand? I can't imagine a father
[cdb]and son trying to kill each other...
You doing OK, Ferdinand? I can't imagine a father
[cdb]and son trying to kill each other...
You need not worry about me. I am heir to
House Aegir.
I will walk the right path for the Empire. How could I
[cdb]call myself a noble if I did not?
You sure are. How about you go ahead and decide
[cdb]all our troops' positions then?
You sure are. How about you go ahead and decide
[cdb]all our troops' positions then?
Come now, none of that. Our forces ought to use my
[cdb]thoughts as a basis for planning.
Were I to do it myself, Hubert would simply scoff
[cdb]and proclaim my positioning to be "idiotic."
Caspar would often drag me along to Fort Merceus
[cdb]when we were children. We played there quite a bit.
It is an enormous fortress city, with a sprawling town,
[cdb]open fields, and even a lake. All your imagination
[cdb]could come up with is housed within its great walls.
It would well be worth taking a look around if we
[cdb]weren't going there for a battle.
Say you're looking forward to seeing it.
Say there isn't time to sightsee.
I bet it looks way different from Arianrhod.
I'm excited to see it.
I bet it looks way different from Arianrhod.
I'm excited to see it.
Undaunted, are you? Well, I suppose that's
[cdb]nothing new.
We definitely don't have time to be sightseeing right
[cdb]now. We'll just have to hope we can look around after
[cdb]we win.
We definitely don't have time to be sightseeing right
[cdb]now. We'll just have to hope we can look around after
[cdb]we win.
Yes, I suppose victory should be our first priority.
This never would've happened if my father had been
[cdb]at the fort.
No point crying over spilled milk though.
We're gonna take that fort back!
And I know my brother's been taken hostage, but you
[cdb]don't need to worry about him. He was prepared for
[cdb]this. We're a warrior family after all.
Ask about other family members.
Say you're still worried.
What about your other family members? They're not
[cdb]being held hostage, are they?
What about your other family members? They're not
[cdb]being held hostage, are they?
Nah, no need to worry. Everyone else is in the capital.
That's where most of the nobles are, you know.
I'm still worried about him. He's your only brother,
[cdb]right?
I'm still worried about him. He's your only brother,
[cdb]right?
Yeah, but... Ah, whatever. I appreciate the sentiment.
Duke Aegir... Wait, he's now the former Duke Aegir,
[cdb]right? I wonder where he's been all this time.
Duke Aegir... Wait, he's now the former Duke Aegir,
[cdb]right? I wonder where he's been all this time.
He must've holed himself up somewhere. I wish I had
[cdb]a place like that.
Arianrhod is the Silver Maiden. Merceus is the
Stubborn Old General, yes?
Despite being a maiden, she was formidable. I am
[cdb]imagining the old general is even more greatly
[cdb]formidable.
The maiden is more formidable.
The old general is more formidable.
Wouldn't the maiden be more formidable? The old
[cdb]general is...well, old.
Wouldn't the maiden be more formidable? The old
[cdb]general is...well, old.
Are you thinking so? I am the opposite.
We must be wary of veteran wisdom and skill.
A maiden's heart is easy to be changed.
A stubborn old man or a young woman, huh...
Between the two, I'd rather not cross swords with the
[cdb]old man.
A stubborn old man or a young woman, huh...
Between the two, I'd rather not cross swords with the
[cdb]old man.
Among mercenaries, those who live the longest tend
[cdb]to have a reputation for being the toughest to take
[cdb]down.
Among mercenaries, those who live the longest tend
[cdb]to have a reputation for being the toughest to take
[cdb]down.
I see. Again, you show your mercenary wisdom. I am
[cdb]learning much.
Edie says the nobility shouldn't exist anymore.
I guess you could say this is the first step in that
[cdb]direction.
Ask what she means.
Ask if she agrees.
Reply that nobility is necessary.
What do you mean by first step?
What do you mean by first step?
The nobles who've taken hostile action are likely to
[cdb]be punished one way or another, right?
I'm certain that their roles as nobles will be replaced
[cdb]with something else.
Do you agree with her? That nobility should be done
[cdb]away with, I mean.
Do you agree with her? That nobility should be done
[cdb]away with, I mean.
Of course. I wouldn't be fighting with her if I didn't.
Yeah, maybe. But don't we still need nobles to rule
[cdb]our territories?
Yeah, maybe. But don't we still need nobles to rule
[cdb]our territories?
I'm not sure. Edie and the others are trying to figure
[cdb]out what will take the nobles' place.
Could be you. Could be me. Who knows?
Could be you. Could be me. Who knows?
My house is following Her Majesty because I am here.
If that weren't the case, then I should expect they
[cdb]would've followed the former duke instead. My house
[cdb]is very old-fashioned, you see.
My father, the current baron, is an outlier even
[cdb]among the rest of my house. He was forced into
[cdb]accepting the title, you know.
You were of great help to me in Hrym, Manuela. I am
[cdb]truly glad you were there.
Can you please not, Hanneman?
It chills me to my core when you thank me so
[cdb]earnestly.
Excuse me?! Of all the nerve! I am attempting to
[cdb]offer my heartfelt thanks, and you claim I give
[cdb]you the chills?!
Did no one teach you proper manners?
That's none of your concern, you doddering old
[cdb]geezer! Honestly, this feels less like gratitude and
[cdb]more like openly insulting me!
Heh, it seems my longtime rival has taken his final
[cdb]bow before me.
There is a gaping hole in my heart. Try as I might,
I cannot rouse myself.
I can almost hear him now: "Why are you so
[cdb]despondent? This is completely out of character
[cdb]for you."
How I wish I could say back, "That's none of your
[cdb]concern, you doddering old geezer!"
I must thank you. You were a great help to me.
I suppose I went a bit beyond my own means.
But I cannot simply stand by when I see so many
[cdb]people suffering...
However... Ah, it's nothing. Pay me no mind.
It's just... I am certain Manuela would have done the
[cdb]same if she were alive. Ah well.
You hear that, [HERO_MF]? He's telling me I
[cdb]shouldn't fight! Can you believe that?
All I said was there is no need for you to go out of
[cdb]your way...
I can kill in your place... It wouldn't be a problem...
That wouldn't work.
That sounds fine.
Wait, that wouldn't work. You occupy completely
[cdb]different roles in battle. It doesn't make sense for you
[cdb]to take over for her.
Wait, that wouldn't work. You occupy completely
[cdb]different roles in battle. It doesn't make sense for you
[cdb]to take over for her.
That's right! I have my role and you have yours.
I don't really get what's going on, but that sounds
[cdb]like it'd be fine. You can fight for two, can't you,
Jeritza?
I don't really get what's going on, but that sounds
[cdb]like it'd be fine. You can fight for two, can't you,
Jeritza?
No, he absolutely can't! Our strengths and
[cdb]weaknesses are completely different.
Once this battle is over, we will be continuing our
[cdb]fight in the Kingdom.
You would be unhappy if you had to strike down old
[cdb]acquaintances.
You would be unhappy if you had to strike down
[cdb]another old acquaintance.
I appreciate your concern. But I'm all right now.
You don't have to worry about me.
Duke Aegir. A worthless opponent.
The man has some intelligence, but is overall a
[cdb]useless wretch who seeks aid from maggots.
In the past, the Kingdom faced attacks from Sreng
[cdb]to the north, and noble uprisings, as well.
It must be the same all over the world. Even a minor
[cdb]spark can explode into the fire of conflict.
I wonder if the only way we can resolve anything is by
[cdb]hurting each other...
Did you hear that in his efforts to overthrow the
[cdb]emperor...
Duke Aegir called on countless nobles to try and
[cdb]negotiate. However!
Why was Nuvelle not among them? Does our revival
[cdb]not serve as an attractive lure for other regions?!
Consider the question.
Sigh.
Hmm... Maybe it's been too long since you lost
[cdb]your title?
Hmm... Maybe it's been too long since you lost
[cdb]your title?
I guess he didn't think you had enough influence to
[cdb]be of any use.
I guess he didn't think you had enough influence to
[cdb]be of any use.
Hmph. There may be some truth in that, but I find it
[cdb]extremely irritating to be passed over in such a way!
Why are you mad about it? You do realize you'd be
[cdb]on the other side if he came to you, right?
Why are you mad about it? You do realize you'd be
[cdb]on the other side if he came to you, right?
How dare you assume I would join him! I am only
[cdb]furious to be passed over!
I guess those who slither in the dark aren't a
[cdb]monolith, huh?
There was Cornelia, and Thales, was it?
And now Solon...
I think they all just do whatever they want to do.
I wonder if they'll pop up again in Merceus.
Oh, [HERO_MF]. Do you want to come with
[cdb]me to Hrym later to help with rebuilding efforts?
There's all kinds of work that needs doing. Stuff like
[cdb]building repairs and tossing out rubble...
Agree to go.
Turn him down.
Of course I'll go. You know, I haven't seen you look
[cdb]this cheerful in a while.
Of course I'll go. You know, I haven't seen you look
[cdb]this cheerful in a while.
Is that so? Sorry if I made you worry...
Hmm... That's a good idea, but we're in the middle of
[cdb]an emergency. We don't have time to go back
[cdb]to Hrym.
Hmm... That's a good idea, but we're in the middle of
[cdb]an emergency. We don't have time to go back
[cdb]to Hrym.
Then we'll go when we have time. There are a lot of
[cdb]people there who need help.
I want the townsfolk to go back to their old lives as
[cdb]soon as possible.
My father returned to Gloucester to bolster security
[cdb]on the Great Bridge of Myrddin.
He mentioned that he wanted to prepare in case
[cdb]forces sympathetic to this rebellion appear.
He encourages me to serve the Empire, while he
[cdb]remains quite concerned about Leicester.
He has always been difficult to read, but I feel as
[cdb]though I've grown to understand him better as of late.
Fort Merceus is an impenetrable fortress city that was
[cdb]designed to serve as defense for the Imperial capital.
It's also called the Stubborn Old General. As that
[cdb]nickname suggests, it has a very long history.
Taking it back won't be a simple matter, but I hope
I can have a good look around if we manage to win.
Ugh, this is real bad news.
There's this guy back in Enbarr that I owe a whole
[cdb]bunch of money to and now he's joined up with old
Duke Aegir.
Ask why it's bad news.
Roll your eyes.
Why's that bad news? Just pay him back.
Why's that bad news? Just pay him back.
That's what's so bad about this. If he falls in
[cdb]this fight...
Then I couldn't pay him back even if I wanted to.
It just feels lousy, like I'm wriggling out of my debt.
Don't tell me you want to defeat him just so you can
[cdb]get out of paying your debt?
Don't tell me you want to defeat him just so you can
[cdb]get out of paying your debt?
Hold on now! Don't go trashing my good name like
[cdb]that! I'm not trying to get out of my debts.
Some Imperial nobles over there were havin' a real
[cdb]serious conversation.
I listened in and I kept hearing 'em say something
[cdb]that sounded like "funya munya." Wonder what that's
[cdb]all about.
Maybe that's what they say in their sleep.
Maybe it's an unknown language.
Maybe they were talking about what they say in
[cdb]their sleep?
Maybe they were talking about what they say in
[cdb]their sleep?
Could be. But they looked too serious to be talking
[cdb]about stuff like that.
Maybe you heard the enemy using some unknown
[cdb]language? The bad guys have got some real
[cdb]inscrutable characters among them.
Maybe you heard the enemy using some unknown
[cdb]language? The bad guys have got some real
[cdb]inscrutable characters among them.
Oh yeah, that makes sense. You're so smart!
Hm... Wait, maybe it wasn't "funya munya."
Could it have been "fenyuh menyuh"?
I heard there were a number of suspicious mages
[cdb]among the forces that attacked Fort Merceus.
There can be no doubt now. This is the work of those
[cdb]who slither in the dark.
I couldn't care less about the former Duke Aegir, but
[cdb]we absolutely have to get their leader this time!
I hope everyone who's been taken hostage is
[cdb]all right.
Will they be punished for our attack?
Oh, Goddess, please protect them.
So they seized the fort during the Minister of Military
Affairs' absence. Hah! What did I tell you?
We have to treat this as though the entire town has
[cdb]been taken hostage against us, too. We cannot mess
[cdb]this up.
Not only that, but they've holed themselves up in
[cdb]the infamous Fort Merceus, of all places. How on
[cdb]earth are we going to tackle this?
Ask if he has a secret plan.
Compliment the enemy's skill.
Do you have some sort of secret plan, maybe?
I dunno, like ferreting out some hidden passages
[cdb]or something?
Do you have some sort of secret plan, maybe?
I dunno, like ferreting out some hidden passages
[cdb]or something?
What? You want to put me to work too? I might
[cdb]consider it if you provide enough incentive...
Though neither you nor Her Majesty could afford the
[cdb]price for me to risk my life.
They might be our enemy, but I'm pretty impressed
[cdb]with their skills. We need to strike with a considered,
[cdb]bold offense.
They might be our enemy, but I'm pretty impressed
[cdb]with their skills. We need to strike with a considered,
[cdb]bold offense.
You're right. We can't just rely on our commanders to
[cdb]make the decisions for us. We should all think of a
[cdb]strategy, together.
We'll jeopardize our fight with the Kingdom if we
[cdb]make a mistake. Ugh, my head is starting to hurt from
[cdb]all this constant tightrope walking.
I see... Our enemies this time are the Empire's old
[cdb]rulers.
This is good. We'll be able to bring them down
[cdb]without a complicated hassle afterward.
But to be honest I wouldn't mind taking out those
[cdb]who've changed sides to join Edelgard, either.
Ask what she means.
Admonish her.
What do you mean, Shamir?
What do you mean, Shamir?
I've been in some life-or-death battles with the
Empire before, when I was a mercenary in Dagda.
All I mean is that there are plenty of people who
[cdb]want to get even for the past.
That's a dangerous thing to say, Shamir. I don't really
[cdb]mind, but be careful who you say that to.
That's a dangerous thing to say, Shamir. I don't really
[cdb]mind, but be careful who you say that to.
I know. Anyway, maybe we can swap mercenary
[cdb]stories sometime.
I know that. I'm only telling you because you're
[cdb]someone I can trust.
I gave up on the people I knew couldn't be saved,
[cdb]and switched to rescuing those who I thought still
[cdb]had a chance.
And they called me a demon for it. What else should
I have done?
Think about it.
Tell him not to worry.
Those who need help never think about what the
[cdb]person helping them is going through.
Those who need help never think about what the
[cdb]person helping them is going through.
Hmm. Hard to say what you should do. You really
[cdb]are tough to read.
Hmm. Hard to say what you should do. You really
[cdb]are tough to read.
I guess I'll have to work on that, then.
There will always be people who can't accept the
[cdb]right decision. Don't worry about it.
There will always be people who can't accept the
[cdb]right decision. Don't worry about it.
I know, but... I always end up thinking back and
[cdb]wondering if I could've done something different.
I gave up on the people I knew couldn't be saved,
[cdb]and switched to rescuing those who I thought still
[cdb]had a chance.
And they called me a demon for it. What else should
I have done?
Think about it.
Tell her not to worry.
Those who need help never think about what the
[cdb]person helping them is going through.
Those who need help never think about what the
[cdb]person helping them is going through.
Hmm. Hard to say what you should do. You really
[cdb]are tough to read.
Hmm. Hard to say what you should do. You really
[cdb]are tough to read.
I guess I'll have to work on that, then.
There will always be people who can't accept the
[cdb]right decision. Don't worry about it.
There will always be people who can't accept the
[cdb]right decision. Don't worry about it.
I know, but... I always end up thinking back and
[cdb]wondering if I could've done something different.
Hey, [HERO_MF]! Let me introduce you.
This is Jeralt, my captain!
Hey, you're the newcomer here. Shouldn't I be
[cdb]introducing you?
Your introduction wouldn't mention that I'm
[cdb]your first and best apprentice, so...nah.
Look. You've been asleep this whole time because of
[cdb]the poison the enemy hit you with.
And you were just a kid when I taught you the basics
[cdb]of being a mercenary.
I was just humoring you back then, to kill time.
I don't remember taking you on as my apprentice.
How can you say something so harsh after changing
[cdb]my life?! Are you trying to make me cry? Because I'm
[cdb]on the verge of tears here!
Come on, don't get all worked up. OK, you're my
[cdb]first and greatest apprentice. Happy now?
Did you know Leonie too? The girl that was
[cdb]in Hrym?
She was basically my first apprentice. I wish I could've
[cdb]saved her somehow...
If any of the people behind the riots are still around,
I'll kill 'em to avenge her.
Leonie...I'm disappointed in you. What kind of
[cdb]apprentice passes before their teacher?
Maybe she would've never joined this army if I hadn't
[cdb]been here.
I know this is just how life goes when you're a
[cdb]mercenary, but it doesn't make it hurt any less.
Captain... Just when our paths had crossed again...
There was still so much I wanted to learn from you!
So much for us to talk about!
Watch over me, Captain. I'll kill the former duke and
[cdb]avenge you.
Does this mean the Empire could split? I really,
[cdb]really hope that doesn't happen.
For the sake of everyone's day-to-day lives, and for
[cdb]the sake of my own trade too, of course!
I don't know what'll happen if the nobles break up
[cdb]and start clashing over territory and supremacy all
[cdb]over again.
The church always dispatched the knights quickly
[cdb]when fighting arose and people came to harm.
Because of that, some of the knights specialized in
[cdb]transport and construction.
On occasion they'd rope me into those duties too,
[cdb]but I'll tell you... I was always in awe of their
[cdb]knowledge and experience.
Maybe we could learn a thing or two from some
[cdb]parts of the church.
The Alliance leader ordered me to rush over here
[cdb]when we heard our allies were in danger.
But then I was told you don't need any assistance
[cdb]capturing the fort. Instead I was asked to maintain
[cdb]order in the areas near Alliance territory.
Don't you think that was a bit harsh, considering I
[cdb]came all this way?
Well, I suppose it's just like him to send me off
[cdb]without waiting for a reply from you.
Fort Merceus was built back when the Empire was
[cdb]only about the size of Hresvelg territory.
They constructed the massive military base in order
[cdb]to subdue other clans in the area.
After that, it ended up serving as the guardian of
[cdb]the Imperial capital, and kept getting updated
[cdb]and expanded. The rest is history.
Just as the key port in the west is what used to be
Nuvelle, the key port in the east is Boramas, in
Aegir territory.
Of course, if we were to consider sheer size, then the
[cdb]one in Enbarr could be a contender.
But the port in Boramas is much easier to use since it
[cdb]faces the inland Pearl Sea, whereas the one in Enbarr
[cdb]looks out onto foreign waters.
What is it? Look, I'm trying real hard to act like a
[cdb]merchant right now...
Please don't talk to me. I'm busy with the mission.
Ahem. Welcome, welcome! I have some great items
[cdb]on sale today!
I have come to deliver a letter to Her Majesty from
Count Hevring in the Imperial capital.
You are aware that the former Duke Aegir is
[cdb]attempting to spy on the capital from
Fort Merceus, yes?
Are we truly going to be all right? Am I going to be
[cdb]able to get back safely?
Did you know that if you travel east of here, pass
[cdb]through Aegir territory, and sail across the sea...
You'll come to Morfis, the metropolis of magic.
Beyond that is a long trade route that heads east.
Aegir territory took over that trade route, and even
[cdb]came to own some fertile land that faces the sea.
House Bergliez is incredibly powerful,
[cdb]nigh invincible, and is second to none
[cdb]when it comes to martial prowess.
Or so people say, at any rate. I believed it too.
They haven't really put on a good showing lately
[cdb]though, have they? First all that business with
Leicester, and now this.
I dunno, they're probably doing just fine, right?
The rumors might just be a little exaggerated.
Do you know Viscount Fenja? I've got a bone to pick
[cdb]with that odious woman.
She's apparently joined up with the former Duke
Aegir, so this is the perfect opportunity for revenge.
How dare she ridicule my father, just because he's a
[cdb]commoner...
Duke Aegir could've chosen a different time for an
[cdb]uprising.
I mean, the Great Tree Moon is already over!
It's the new year, and we haven't gotten any rest at
[cdb]all because of this mess he caused.
Greetings, Commander! Something to report!
I can't believe we're gonna be fighting people from
[cdb]the Empire! This has got to be the biggest crisis
[cdb]we've faced since the start of the war!
I'll tell you what, though! I knew right away that the
[cdb]string-pullers weren't from the Empire.
Don't you agree?
You know who is behind this insurrection, don't you?
I wonder if you are equipped to deal with another
[cdb]opponent while the Ashen Demon still draws breath.
I wonder if you are equipped to deal with our enemy
[cdb]that looms on the horizon.
But equipped or no, this war will take a turn for the
[cdb]worse before long. I promise I will do what I can to aid
[cdb]you when it does.
Captain... And here I was hoping we'd get to fight
[cdb]together.
I'll never let those slithering people get away with this.
Just you watch, Captain. I'll avenge you.
I heard Jeralt's Mercenaries are fighting with you all.
But the Captain fell in battle, didn't he?
Watch over me, Captain. I'm gonna become the best
[cdb]merc around.
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