- And so, the knights have been ordered to
[cdb]apprehend Tomas.
- As it happens, he's been absent from Garreg Mach for
[cdb]the last several days.
- They are using this opportunity to prepare quietly,
[cdb]and intend to seize him upon his return.
- Hard to believe someone within the monastery was
[cdb]working against us.
- It's shocking, yes, but we have testimony from the
[cdb]very person he abducted, not to mention all the other
[cdb]evidence they found.
- No surprise they wanna bring the guy in.
- This could be our only chance to find out about his
[cdb]co-conspirators.
- So who is this Tomas guy anyway? You say he works in
[cdb]the library?
- So who is this Tomas guy anyway? You say he works in
[cdb]the library?
- He used to help me track down all manner of obscure
[cdb]books. I always thought he was just a kind old man.
- Tomas is the last person I'd picture as a murderous
[cdb]kidnapper.
- I asked around, and it seems he's been in his current
[cdb]position for over forty years.
- Why he'd choose to lash out at the church now is
[cdb]beyond me.
- Maybe his feelings aren't new—there could have been
[cdb]troubling signs for a while that we aren't aware of.
- Even if that's true, what is the point of kidnapping
[cdb]a student?
- Venture a guess.
- Leave the conjecture to someone else.
- Ransom, maybe? The kidnapped student is from an
Imperial house.
- Ransom, maybe? The kidnapped student is from an
Imperial house.
- Or maybe he wants to tarnish the church's
[cdb]reputation.
- Well, look at you reasoning things out. Your new
[cdb]friends must be rubbing off on you.
- No point in guessing. We'll know the truth as soon as
[cdb]the church snatches him up.
- No point in guessing. We'll know the truth as soon as
[cdb]the church snatches him up.
- Will we? I doubt they'll just reveal their findings to
[cdb]anyone who asks.
- Your Highness, did this man hire the bandits that
[cdb]attacked you in the mountains?
- That's what I'm told, but I've yet to confirm it.
There is evidence that seems to link them.
- I don't know about you, but I'm going to feel a lot less
[cdb]safe after this.
- You're not alone—rumors are flying around the
[cdb]monastery about who else might be a traitor.
- You'd think the church would do a better job vetting
[cdb]the people they employ.
- Maybe it's not so easy to— Hey, do you hear that?
Something's happening outside.
- Are they ready at the gates?
- Yes, sir! Every exit is covered!
- Well, well. It sounds like Tomas has returned.
- I don't know why I know this, but you need to get out
[cdb]there—and quickly.
- Dash off without a word.
- Mention Tomas before you run off.
- Wait, where are you... Of course! Tomas!
- I think he's here. I'll be back!
- I think he's here. I'll be back!
- Shouldn't we take a moment to— Very well, we'll be
[cdb]right behind you!