Your Majesty, please take care. Your wounds have
[cdb]barely healed, and yet you're working incessantly...
When should I work, if not now? There is no need for
[cdb]concern. I can wield my spear as I always have.
Agree with Dedue.
Agree with Dimitri.
You sure you're not just trying to tough it out?
Getting enough rest is part of your job too.
You sure you're not just trying to tough it out?
Getting enough rest is part of your job too.
I suppose you have a point... But I promise, I know
[cdb]my limits.
Oh, Dimitri's fine. He's fit as a fiddle if his training's
[cdb]anything to go by.
Oh, Dimitri's fine. He's fit as a fiddle if his training's
[cdb]anything to go by.
Be that as it may, His Majesty was up all night with
[cdb]the Alliance forces...
I rest when needed, and I will be sure to inform you
[cdb]immediately if I am unwell. I do not wish to slow
[cdb]everyone down.
And if I am honest, my thoughts tend to stray to the
[cdb]situation with the Empire regardless. I cannot
[cdb]fully relax.
If we had been able to defeat Edelgard, or better yet,
Thales...
What's past is past, Your Majesty. Right now, we must
[cdb]focus on the battle before us.
Yes... You are right, my friend.
If you'd asked me a few months ago, I never would've
[cdb]guessed Fódlan would be in such turmoil.
I always thought the emperor's approach was a
[cdb]bit rash...
But it didn't seem wholly unreasonable either. At least
[cdb]not until the battle at Arianrhod.
Duke Aegir was reinstated as prime minister right
[cdb]after that. In fact...
It's almost as though he was just waiting for the
[cdb]emperor's defeat, don't you think?
We probably shouldn't lean on the Alliance too much,
[cdb]but it is nice to have more allies.
We've even got people from the Golden Deer here
[cdb]now, which is really reassuring.
It looks like some people from the Golden Deer are
[cdb]going to help with the rear guard too, so that's a
[cdb]relief.
Agree with him.
Disagree with him.
Definitely. They're a force to be reckoned with. I'll be
[cdb]counting on them in battle.
Definitely. They're a force to be reckoned with. I'll be
[cdb]counting on them in battle.
The Empire may have sheer numbers, but I think
[cdb]there may be hope for us yet.
I dunno. Feels like they're just here to keep tabs on us
[cdb]for the Alliance.
I dunno. Feels like they're just here to keep tabs on us
[cdb]for the Alliance.
I didn't even think about that. Though, we sent
Gustave over to their side for the same reason.
Still, as long as we share the same goal, I'm sure we
[cdb]can work together without much issue.
But as to what'll happen between us after the Empire
[cdb]is defeated...your guess is as good as mine.
You went back to Galatea for a bit, didn't you?
How was it? Your family holding up OK?
Not much has changed, thankfully. Also, my father
[cdb]said to make sure I sent you his regards. He said
[cdb]you'd know what that means.
Whoa, wait. Did I do something wrong? I haven't
[cdb]done anything, right? At least not lately!
Heh, it's my father's idea of a joke. I'm certain he
[cdb]knows how hard you've been working.
And how has your family been? Since, um...
your brother...
My father's been the same as ever, but I think my
[cdb]mom's taking it pretty hard.
Miklan wasn't her biological son, but she cared about
[cdb]him all the same.
Aside from that, there's been nothing out of the
[cdb]ordinary in Gautier territory. The Sreng armies came
[cdb]knocking a few times, but we sent them packing.
I see. Well, I suppose no news is good news then.
This is it: the final battle against the Empire. I feel a
[cdb]lot better knowing the Alliance has our backs.
And on top of that, they've agreed to help out with
[cdb]the food situation. Things are really looking up!
It's funny, even though the Alliance and Kingdom
[cdb]were once the same region, their food tastes
[cdb]completely different from ours.
I wish Miklan could've tried some...I bet he would've
[cdb]loved it.
The Empire territories are in shambles from what
I've heard. Apparently, cruelty is their principal
[cdb]governing philosophy now.
I wonder what the generals fighting for the Empire
[cdb]think about it all.
We shouldn't give them any undue sympathy, though.
This is a battle that cannot be avoided.
If we bend here, the people of the Kingdom will
[cdb]suffer the same cruel fate.
I spent some time in Camulus, and was exceedingly
[cdb]busy helping all the people there.
Many were fleeing from the Empire with the Central
Church's aid...
Sympathize.
Point out how ironic that is.
That must've been rough. Since you're back,
[cdb]does that mean things have settled down over there?
That must've been rough. Since you're back,
[cdb]does that mean things have settled down over there?
Yes, for now. Though I'm sure the situation will grow
[cdb]dire once the fighting starts...
Kind of ironic that those who were so intent on
[cdb]tearing down the Central Church would end up
[cdb]needing their help.
Kind of ironic that those who were so intent on
[cdb]tearing down the Central Church would end up
[cdb]needing their help.
They have no other choice. I would do the same if I
[cdb]were in their position.
The battlefield is a dreadful place, and it's truly
[cdb]horrifying to take another person's life.
And yet, at this point, the thought of doing nothing
[cdb]is far worse.
The Holy Church of Seiros is divided into three
[cdb]branches: the Central Church, Eastern Church,
[cdb]and Western Church.
Each branch has their own interpretation of the
[cdb]scripture and doctrine.
The Western Church recently rejected the position
[cdb]of archbishop itself.
They claim it goes against the word of the goddess...
They were not as radical in the past, though.
I wonder if Cornelia's allies and the archbishop are...
No, I must be imagining things.
Right when things had finally died down in the west,
[cdb]they go and send my father to the Alliance.
He works too much, even though he's getting on in
[cdb]years. What am I gonna do with him...
Nod in agreement.
Say she's the same way.
He sure does. Guess that's what happens when
[cdb]you're as reliable as he is.
He sure does. Guess that's what happens when
[cdb]you're as reliable as he is.
I know that's technically a good thing, but...
it still worries me.
You're working your tail off too, you know. I guess
[cdb]the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
You're working your tail off too, you know. I guess
[cdb]the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Oh, well... But I'm a lot younger than him,
[cdb]and in better shape too!
Since he's working so hard, there's no excuse for me
[cdb]not to do the same!
We are seeing each other after a long time. Are your
[cdb]skills still sharp?
Of course. You went back to Brigid, right?
Of course. You went back to Brigid, right?
Yes. Home was very good. I went to the ocean and
[cdb]forest like when I was a child. I also said hello to the
[cdb]spirits.
Ask about the ocean.
Ask about the spirits.
I bet the ocean was beautiful.
I bet the ocean was beautiful.
Yes, it was. I am wanting to show it to all of you
[cdb]one day.
It was lovely to be swimming again. I do not hear of
[cdb]swimming in Fódlan. It is a great sadness.
Spirits, huh... Can't say I really understand, but they
[cdb]sound important to Brigid.
Spirits, huh... Can't say I really understand, but they
[cdb]sound important to Brigid.
They are. But spirits are everywhere. You can be
[cdb]praying for their protection too.
Hey, long time no see. You haven't changed a bit.
How's it been going?
Good.
Not so good.
I'm good, can't complain. Though I'd be even better
[cdb]if we could end this war with the next campaign.
I'm good, can't complain. Though I'd be even better
[cdb]if we could end this war with the next campaign.
Wouldn't that be nice? At any rate, I'm glad to be
[cdb]working with you again.
I've been better, but I'm hanging in there. Don't have
[cdb]much choice with the battle coming up.
I've been better, but I'm hanging in there. Don't have
[cdb]much choice with the battle coming up.
Well that doesn't sound good. You sure you're all
[cdb]right? Don't push yourself, OK?
My motivation goes right out the window when
[cdb]you're not around.
Another battle on the horizon...and one that will
[cdb]decide the Empire's fate, no less.
Have you heard how the Imperial army's in disarray?
I wonder what's going on...
And what has become of Edie?
Tell her to focus on her allies.
Agree it's concerning.
I get how you feel, but you should worry more about
[cdb]your allies than the enemy right now.
I get how you feel, but you should worry more about
[cdb]your allies than the enemy right now.
We have to defeat the Empire in order to protect this
[cdb]region and all the people in it.
We have to defeat the Empire in order to protect this
[cdb]region and all the people in it.
Yes, I know, but that doesn't make it any easier...
Yeah, it's a definite concern. If the Empire falls apart,
[cdb]chaos will spread through the rest of Fódlan.
Yeah, it's a definite concern. If the Empire falls apart,
[cdb]chaos will spread through the rest of Fódlan.
You're probably right. Maybe I should...
No, I'm sorry. I'm all right, I can fight. The battlefield
[cdb]is my stage, after all.
Ugh. Looks like my days of peace and quiet
[cdb]are over.
Why do you think they're sending me to the front
[cdb]lines again?
Why do you think they're sending me to the front
[cdb]lines again?
Is it because I'm from the Empire? Oh, this is too
[cdb]much pressure!
Is it because I'm from the Empire? Oh, this is too
[cdb]much pressure!
Encourage her.
Admonish her.
It's not about where you're from, people are just
[cdb]counting on you. And no one's forcing you to do
[cdb]anything.
It's not about where you're from, people are just
[cdb]counting on you. And no one's forcing you to do
[cdb]anything.
Counting on me? Well, when you put it that way...
All right, I'll do it!
Counting on me? Well, when you put it that way...
All right, I'll do it!
That's the way things are. You just gotta tough it out.
Know what I mean?
That's the way things are. You just gotta tough it out.
Know what I mean?
No, I don't know! Kingdom people can be so harsh
[cdb]sometimes...
But I don't get it! Kingdom people can be so harsh
[cdb]sometimes...
I was hired as a formality, of course, but I have
[cdb]subordinates and family in the Kingdom, so it all
[cdb]worked out for the best.
Don't worry. Trust is the foundation of my business.
I'm not going to betray you simply because it strikes
[cdb]my fancy.
But I suppose I would understand if someone didn't
[cdb]believe me because of my circumstances.
The archbishop has long hoped to recapture Garreg
Mach Monastery.
Now that wish might finally come to fruition. And we
[cdb]have Claude to thank for it.
Though I would have preferred him to be a devout
[cdb]follower of the church...
Say he is a follower.
Say you're not devout either.
Just because he isn't devout doesn't mean he's not a
[cdb]follower.
Just because he isn't devout doesn't mean he's not a
[cdb]follower.
I doubt he is even that. Did you ever see him
[cdb]earnestly pray during your time at the Officers
Academy?
I wouldn't say I'm devout either. Not all of us are
[cdb]religious.
I wouldn't say I'm devout either. Not all of us are
[cdb]religious.
Of course not, nor would I censure you for that.
However...
It is undeniable that the people in Alliance territory
[cdb]are less religious than those in the Kingdom.
The Eastern Church presides over Leicester, yet they
[cdb]do not appear particularly enthusiastic in spreading
[cdb]the faith.
On the other hand, the Western Church's fanatical
[cdb]leanings are another cause for concern...
So, the Western Church has rebelled. I admit I am
[cdb]not surprised, given their past behavior.
The Central Church cannot allow this to pass.
Permit us to lend a hand in striking down their
[cdb]uprising.
They must be reminded that we are the only ones
[cdb]who receive the goddess's blessing.
Our camp certainly is lively now that the Alliance
[cdb]has joined us.
It feels as though I am gazing upon a scene from the
[cdb]academy. Ah, this takes me back!
I hope this will be an opportunity for me to cultivate
[cdb]new friendships.
Oh hey, [HERO_MF]. Nice timing. Let me
[cdb]introduce you to my partner here.
The name's Shamir. Nice to meet you. Thanks for
[cdb]your help at Arianrhod.
Shamir left the Knights of Seiros two years ago and
[cdb]has been working as a mercenary in the Alliance.
But she's going to be fighting with us from now on.
I can vouch for her skills.
It's a real shame about Shamir. I was hoping I'd get
[cdb]the chance to work alongside her again.
We fight battles for a living, so you'd think I'd be
[cdb]used to saying goodbye to friends.
But knowing that she'll never have my back again...
it still hurts.
It's been what, six months? Glad to see we're both still
[cdb]breathing.
Can't say the same for everyone these days... Like a
[cdb]certain someone who died right after sending for her
[cdb]partner.
This is some mess we're in, don't you think?
We meet again, [HERO_MF]. Now that I have
[cdb]arrived, you have nothing more to fear.
We meet again, [HERO_MF]. Now that I have
[cdb]arrived, you have nothing more to fear.
For I am the one who carries both the Alliance and
[cdb]its gloriously unreliable leader upon my very
[cdb]shoulders!
My larger concern is for the Alliance territories.
The people must be losing sleep over my absence.
Good on you for sticking with the Kingdom army this
[cdb]long. Must've been tough, huh?
But your hard days are over now. I've called in a favor
[cdb]from Claude, you see.
Ask what the favor was.
Guess what the favor was.
Uhh...I'm not sure I follow. What did you ask
[cdb]him for?
Uhh...I'm not sure I follow. What did you ask
[cdb]him for?
Meat! I asked him to get us some delicious, juicy meat
[cdb]so we can really give it our all!
Lemme guess...you asked for meat, right?
Lemme guess...you asked for meat, right?
You know it! I asked him to get us some delicious,
[cdb]juicy meat so we can really give it our all!
I mean, I asked for some other stuff too. Between you
[cdb]and me, the Kingdom army's food tastes like
[cdb]tree bark.
We'll be swimming in tasty foods from all over the
Alliance in no time, so make sure you get good and
[cdb]hungry!
This is my first time visiting Kingdom territory.
There's something fascinating around every
[cdb]corner here!
The varied climate allows for diverse and rare plant
[cdb]life, and each town or village has their unique charms.
Truly, Fódlan's vastness astounds me every day!
Oh, my apologies. I must compose myself. We are at
[cdb]war, and I am a knight, after all.
I must apologize. You finally have reinforcements,
[cdb]and yet you get me as their commander.
Um, if it bothers you, I can return to the Alliance
[cdb]at once...
Encourage the poor girl.
Say her attitude bothers you.
What are you talking about? You've already come
[cdb]this far. We're all counting on you, so just do the best
[cdb]you can.
What are you talking about? You've already come
[cdb]this far. We're all counting on you, so just do the best
[cdb]you can.
What bothers me is that timid attitude. You gotta be
[cdb]more confident.
What bothers me is that timid attitude. You gotta be
[cdb]more confident.
Right, um... I'll try...
Welcome! I've got a fantastic selection today.
It's much easier to conduct business now that
Faerghus and Leicester have joined forces.
Trekking out to the Empire, on the other hand,
[cdb]has become a tad trickier...
The Empire has greatly changed since their defeat at
Arianrhod.
Her Majesty reappointed Duke Aegir, and delegated
[cdb]the majority of political administration to him.
He should've stayed banished, if you ask me.
Both Lord Ferdinand and the marquis disappeared
[cdb]from the palace soon after.
There is no future for the Empire. Joining the
Kingdom army was the right choice.
Word has it the Western Church has raised their own
[cdb]army. What an utter disgrace.
Our teachings might be different, but I thought we
[cdb]all had the same desire to serve the goddess and her
[cdb]people.
And yet, they would side with those who oppress the
[cdb]innocent.
Much has changed in Faerghus over the past few
[cdb]months.
For instance, Houses Mateus and Gideon have new
[cdb]leaders.
And Lord Rodrigue is currently stationed in the west
[cdb]to ensure conflicts are kept to a minimum.
Though I expect all is relatively calm there now, so he
[cdb]should undoubtedly return to us next month.
I came here under our leader's orders. Imagine my
[cdb]surprise when I found out the Kingdom's food is
[cdb]practically inedible!
Maybe it's 'cause the land's not as fertile or somethin',
[cdb]but the grub's tasteless. And don't even get me started
[cdb]on the booze.
I'm the best chef the Alliance has to offer. It's high
[cdb]time I teach these Kingdom folks what real food is!
There are a ton of people here now, what with
[cdb]folks from Leicester adding to the Kingdom and
[cdb]church's numbers.
It was just recently we began to see eye-to-eye with
[cdb]the people from Faerghus...
I hope we can get along with those from the church
[cdb]and Leicester too.
The death of the head of House Rowe marked their
[cdb]downfall. To be blunt, their territory belongs to the
[cdb]royal family now.
If I make a name for myself in this battle, I might be
[cdb]granted my own land!
Heh, a guy can dream, can't he? Still, I wonder who
[cdb]will end up with Arianrhod.
The king's attendant is from Duscur, and some
[cdb]commoners have been knighted as well.
I heard that even a former bandit's become a
[cdb]general... Oh, and a mercenary captain has too!
I wonder if they'd promote someone like me one day.
I've got more than enough ambition.
There's this guy I know, he's one of the best mercs
[cdb]you'll ever see.
He's gotta be raking in the coin, but every time I
[cdb]bump into him, he's always asking for money.
Last time I saw him, he was working for the Empire.
I wonder if he's still with them.
If he's helping with all their pillaging, I'll bash his
[cdb]brains in myself.
One time I was driving my wagon down the road
[cdb]after it rained, and wouldn't you know, it got stuck in
[cdb]the mud.
A knight just happened to be passing by, and he
[cdb]stopped and lifted the wagon straight out of the
[cdb]muck, all by himself.
It wasn't until later that I found out that knight was
[cdb]the king. I just about keeled over, let me tell you.
I'm forever grateful...and maybe a little frightened.
A regular person shouldn't be able to do that.
Greetings Commander! Nothing to report!
With all these Alliance folks coming to lend a hand,
[cdb]it feels like our camp went from boring to bustling
[cdb]overnight!
Seeing all these people milling about reminds me of
[cdb]when I was at Garreg Mach.
Oh, right. Dimitri asked to see me. Something about
[cdb]a decision he's making...
Oh, right. Dimitri asked to see me. Something about
[cdb]a decision he's making...
I've been waiting for you, [HERO_MF].
Follow me, we will begin the meeting at once.
Sorry, we're still figuring out our strategy. You should
[cdb]go and make sure you're fully prepared.
Excellent work, [HERO_MF]. We now have a
[cdb]solid plan thanks to you.
Our battles will only grow more intense from here on
[cdb]out. There is no telling when we may lose one of our
[cdb]dear allies.
You might want to spend time with them while you
[cdb]can. That way, you will harbor no regrets should
[cdb]tragedy strike.
Thinking about my friends reminds me of my old
[cdb]mercenary band.
Thinking about my friends reminds me of my old
[cdb]mercenary band.
Actually, I made a little something when I first
[cdb]became a full-fledged mercenary.
Actually, I made a little something when I first
[cdb]became a full-fledged mercenary.
Might not be a bad idea to give that to someone.
It'll be my way of saying I'll always be there for them.
Might not be a bad idea to give that to someone.
It'll be my way of saying I'll always be there for them.
After the battle at Arianrhod, His Majesty remained
[cdb]stoic until we returned to Fhirdiad.
However, after issuing orders for our next steps,
[cdb]he promptly collapsed and did not wake for
[cdb]three days.
When he finally awoke, he immediately returned to
[cdb]working on political affairs... That tendency of his
[cdb]never ceases to worry me.
How did it feel going onto the battlefield again?
Were you overcome with sentimentality?
It was exciting.
It was no different than usual.
Yeah, I was excited to get back to it.
Yeah, I was excited to get back to it.
Excited, hm... I can't say I was expecting that
[cdb]response.
Nah, not really. I felt calm like always.
Nah, not really. I felt calm like always.
Glad to hear it. I'm certain you are much stronger
[cdb]now than you were half a year ago.
I wonder how my brother is doing. Has he reached the
Alliance camp yet?
I know he told me not to worry, but I have this awful
[cdb]feeling...
If you're looking for Seteth, he's gone eastward with
Sir Gustave. They're to provide support to the
Alliance army.
Though hasn't the Empire deployed the bulk of their
[cdb]army to the eastern front?
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