1. Mmm, yes. I think I understand.
  2. This all began when the knights lost sight of the [cdb]bandits and you gave chase.
  3. Afterward, you entered a suspicious fortress [cdb]and rescued a missing student.
  4. Well, there's nothing wrong with that! I'll be sure to [cdb]smooth things over for you once we're back.
  5. Sounds good. But, uh, why are you even here, Alois?
  6. Sounds good. But, uh, why are you even here, Alois?
  7. Because the knights sent for help after you left [cdb]them behind. Did you expect anything different?
  8. Not that I'm trying to lay blame at your feet.
  9. I know you were following Professor Jeritza's lead, [cdb]so I think everyone involved can head home knowing [cdb]they did just swell.
  10. For as you know...all's swell that ends swell!
  11. Ugh.
  12. Still, I find this a rather grave turn of events.
  13. To think the same bandits who attacked our charges [cdb]were behind another student's abduction!
  14. Hm? I never said I was kidnapped by bandits.
  15. You...you didn't?
  16. Now that I think on it, not everyone in that fortress [cdb]was dressed like a common rogue.
  17. Perhaps the bandits were mere decoys while some [cdb]other villain pulled strings behind the scenes.
  18. We saw others in the fortress—people who were [cdb]clearly not bandits.
  19. This is just a thought, but what if they were the ones [cdb]truly in charge, and the bandits mere pawns?
  20. Now that you mention it, some of the folks in that [cdb]fortress weren't exactly dressed in the typical [cdb]bandit fineries.
  21. What if we're dealing with a way savvier organization [cdb]than we think and the bandits just answer to them?
  22. Agree wholeheartedly.
  23. Agree halfheartedly.
  24. Yeah, there was one real piece of work— Kronya, I think—who managed to escape.
  25. Yeah, there was one real piece of work— Kronya, I think—who managed to escape.
  26. I've seen all kinds of people as a mercenary, [cdb]and she was definitely not your everyday bandit.
  27. I've seen all kinds of people as a mercenary, [cdb]and she was definitely not your everyday bandit.
  28. I can't say for sure, but they didn't really strike me [cdb]as your run-of-the-mill bandits.
  29. I can't say for sure, but they didn't really strike me [cdb]as your run-of-the-mill bandits.
  30. I mean, that Kronya woman who slipped away [cdb]seemed far stronger than you'd expect from [cdb]common cutthroats.
  31. I mean, that Kronya woman who slipped away [cdb]seemed far stronger than you'd expect from [cdb]common cutthroats.
  32. You're on the right path. Perhaps I should just tell [cdb]you who kidnapped me, seeing as I already know.
  33. What? Why didn't you mention this earlier?
  34. Everyone was busy speculating so it was difficult to [cdb]cut in.
  35. What do you know, child? Out with it.
  36. Her Highness can vouch for this, but my memory is [cdb]quite strong.
  37. Try remarkable. You never forget a face, [cdb]even one seen only at a glance.
  38. Your Highness, I, um... Thank you for the [cdb]compliment.
  39. I'm certain of what I saw. The one who kidnapped me [cdb]was surely Tomas the librarian.
  40. Well, the one who kidnapped me was Tomas the [cdb]librarian. I'm certain of it.
  41. I could tell from his gait, and how he held his staff. I suppose he isn't the simple scholar you think he is.
  42. Tomas? Impossible!
  43. But Tomas has been at Garreg Mach even longer [cdb]than I have.
  44. I don't want to believe it, but based on what you say, [cdb]we've no choice but to investigate.
  45. But Sir Alois!
  46. Be on guard. If Tomas is in league with Kronya, [cdb]he is dangerous.
  47. Very well. I will quietly report the matter to Lady Rhea and leave the decision in her hands.
  48. Not a word of this to anyone. Is that clear?
  49. Well, now things are getting interesting! Honestly did not see this coming.
  50. So what do you make of this Kronya? Why do you think she was at the fortress?
  51. You seemed preoccupied with her during the battle. She a friend of yours?
  52. You seemed preoccupied with her during the battle. She a friend of yours?
  53. Sadly, I wouldn't know. My memory is but a shadow [cdb]at this point.
  54. Gone! Vanished! Lost! I remember meeting you, [cdb]but before that? Nothing at all.
  55. And yet, the moment I saw her, I was struck with the most inexplicable feeling.
  56. I couldn't tell you if it was revulsion or affection. It was simply...pure emotion.
  57. And here I thought I had it tough.
  58. And here I thought I had it tough.
  59. Are you worried about me? How adorable! Oh, but I do love that about you.