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    - Hmm. The plan is to hamper the Imperial army's
[cdb]advance while tightening up our defenses...
 
    - I know I came up with it, but I'm not sure we
[cdb]can manage it given our inferior numbers.
 
    - Add that you're also getting a late start.
 
    - Take an optimistic view.
 
    - I know you had to deal with the roundtable, but I
[cdb]wish we could've gotten a bigger head start.
 
    - I know you had to deal with the roundtable, but I
[cdb]wish we could've gotten a bigger head start.
 
    - I'm with you, believe me. It's hard to get anything
[cdb]done when you need other people's approval first.
 
    - We've got the home turf advantage, at least. I think
[cdb]we can pull it off.
 
    - We've got the home turf advantage, at least. I think
[cdb]we can pull it off.
 
    - Hah, I appreciate the optimism. I needed that small
[cdb]glimmer of hope.
 
    - Well, the Imperial army waits for no man. I'd better
[cdb]hurry and start giving out orders.
 
    - ...
 
    - Urgh.
 
    - Say something.
 
    - Ignore him and pass by.
 
    - Hey, what's with all the sighing? That's not very
[cdb]like you.
 
    - Hey, what's with all the sighing? That's not very
[cdb]like you.
 
    - A man can sigh when there is occasion for it. I have as
[cdb]good as lost my home and my family.
 
    - Hold it right there. How dare you be so cold as to
[cdb]ignore me.
 
    - I am utterly powerless without the support of the
[cdb]illustrious House Gloucester.
 
    - I know, but getting all down in the dumps won't help.
 
    - I know, but getting all down in the dumps won't help.
 
    - I'm sure things'll change once we boot the Imperial
[cdb]army outta Leicester.
 
    - I'm sure things'll change once we boot the Imperial
[cdb]army outta Leicester.
 
    - Yes, I suppose that is true. Very well. I shall fight with
[cdb]every ounce of strength coursing through my veins!
 
    - Or at least, I wish I could put on a brave face like
[cdb]that. But I cannot shake this gloom that plagues me.
 
    - You know how we had to fight some of our old
[cdb]classmates at the Great Bridge of Myrddin?
 
    - I wonder if we'll have to battle more people we know
[cdb]as this war drags on.
 
    - Ugh, war is seriously the worst. Why do we have to
[cdb]fight when we don't even hate each other?
 
    - House Ordelia doesn't have a shred of good will
[cdb]towards Adrestia.
 
    - I'm certain my father would fight alongside us if
[cdb]he could.
 
    - But that would only make him a target for the
Empire...
 
    - Encourage her.
 
    - Comfort her.
 
    - Then you'll have to fight twice as hard in his place.
 
    - Then you'll have to fight twice as hard in his place.
 
    - Yes. That's exactly what I'll do.
 
    - Your father is putting the needs of his people before
[cdb]himself. That's pretty noble of him.
 
    - Your father is putting the needs of his people before
[cdb]himself. That's pretty noble of him.
 
    - Yes, well, I certainly think he is a great man.
 
    - I will simply have to fight twice as hard in his stead.
The Empire will pay for what they've done!
 
    - I don't know where I stand now that House
Gloucester's fallen to the Empire. Can I even
[cdb]continue fighting?
 
    - What's that got to do with anything? If you wanna
[cdb]fight, just get out there and do it.
 
    - But I'm just a nobody now. I'm not sure my soldiers
[cdb]will still follow me.
 
    - Agree with Raphael.
 
    - Agree with Ignatz.
 
    - Raphael's right. No need to overcomplicate things.
 
    - Raphael's right. No need to overcomplicate things.
 
    - Your soldiers clearly trust you, so I don't see any
[cdb]issue with you continuing on.
 
    - Your soldiers clearly trust you, so I don't see any
[cdb]issue with you continuing on.
 
    - If that's what you both think, then I'll try not to
[cdb]fret about it too much!
 
    - Yeah. House Gloucester's soldiers do seem to be at a
[cdb]loss right now.
 
    - Yeah. House Gloucester's soldiers do seem to be at a
[cdb]loss right now.
 
    - But seeing you worry will only make them more
[cdb]anxious, right?
 
    - But seeing you worry will only make them more
[cdb]anxious, right?
 
    - You have a point. I must at least maintain my
[cdb]composure!
 
    - Worrying won't help me accomplish anything.
I'm going to do everything I can to keep going!
 
    - That's the spirit! Plus, food tastes way better when
[cdb]you don't have worries weighing you down!
 
    - I'm not sure of my position now that House
Gloucester's fallen to the Empire. Can I even
[cdb]continue fighting?
 
    - I don't know if my soldiers will still follow me.
 
    - I'm sure if Raphael were here he'd tell me not to
[cdb]worry about it.
 
    - I don't like to think too deeply about stuff.
 
    - Food tastes way better when you don't have worries
[cdb]weighing you down.
 
    - But Ignatz worried about everything, ever since he
[cdb]was a little kid.
 
    - Honestly, that's kinda what I liked about him.
 
    - If we can just hold out and defend Derdriu,
I'm certain Claude has a plan he'll put into action.
 
    - But what scheme could he have up his sleeve?
 
    - Suggest he'll call reinforcements from the Kingdom.
 
    - Suggest he'll call reinforcement from Almyra.
 
    - Good question. Maybe he'll call in reinforcements
[cdb]from the Kingdom?
 
    - Good question. Maybe he'll call in reinforcements
[cdb]from the Kingdom?
 
    - That would be an impressive feat, but seems unlikely
[cdb]given the current state of affairs.
 
    - Good question. Maybe Almyran reinforcements will
[cdb]appear and rout the Imperial army?
 
    - Good question. Maybe Almyran reinforcements will
[cdb]appear and rout the Imperial army?
 
    - I honestly doubt that. Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean
[cdb]to be rude.
 
    - It feels like we're all more upbeat now that
Judith's here.
 
    - It was surprising to hear her treat Claude and Lorenz
[cdb]like kids though. Hah, now that's what I call a
[cdb]true hero.
 
    - Plus she doesn't act all superior even though she's the
[cdb]head of a famous noble family. I've really taken a
[cdb]shine to her.
 
    - I'd love to be like her someday.
 
    - I've heard that all of the key people from the
[cdb]church—the Central Church, that is—are safe.
 
    - They're currently taking refuge in the Kingdom
[cdb]capital, but plan to move to Camulus and resume
[cdb]their work eventually.
 
    - Express shock that she's so well-informed.
 
    - Ask what will happen to the church.
 
    - Wow, you sure know a lot. It's like you went to the
Kingdom capital and saw it yourself.
 
    - Wow, you sure know a lot. It's like you went to the
Kingdom capital and saw it yourself.
 
    - Some people sell information to the highest bidder.
You just have to ask.
 
    - You can learn nearly anything with enough gold.
But you also have to pick out the truth from the lies.
 
    - So the church is going to continue as usual, with all
[cdb]their preaching and stuff?
 
    - So the church is going to continue as usual, with all
[cdb]their preaching and stuff?
 
    - It won't be as much as before, but they'll do what
[cdb]they can.
 
    - The Kingdom's got plenty of devout believers.
They'll do just fine.
 
    - I thought I would be taken prisoner, but instead I'm
[cdb]being treated as a general. What are they thinking?
 
    - And now I'm on the front lines. The Alliance must be
[cdb]really desperate for help.
 
    - Agree with him.
 
    - Disagree with him.
 
    - I won't deny that. We can use all the help we can get.
 
    - I won't deny that. We can use all the help we can get.
 
    - I sincerely doubt I will be of much use. Don't expect
[cdb]me to persuade any of my former friends to
[cdb]switch sides.
 
    - We're not that hard up for help. They probably just
[cdb]have a high opinion of you.
 
    - We're not that hard up for help. They probably just
[cdb]have a high opinion of you.
 
    - In that case, I wish they would stop holding me in
[cdb]such irritatingly high esteem.
 
    - You're so young for a mercenary. You certainly look
[cdb]like you've seen your share of battles though.
 
    - I've heard about some of your exploits too.
We're lucky to have you on our side.
 
    - I was worried because so many of our generals are just
[cdb]kids, Claude included.
 
    - But I'm relieved we've got someone as talented as
[cdb]you. Look out for them, would you?
 
    - Welcome to my shop! Er, or what's going to be my
[cdb]shop if I ever open the darn thing.
 
    - Anyway, hiya! I'm Anna, and it's a pleasure to make
[cdb]your acquaintance.
 
    - If I find anything good out there I'll add it to my
[cdb]stock, so keep checking back.
 
    - There is nothing more heartening than having Judith
[cdb]on our side.
 
    - She's such an experienced fighter. Not only has she
[cdb]eliminated countless bandits, she's also battled the
Almyran army.
 
    - I don't know if it's true, but rumor has it she lectured
[cdb]an invading Almyran general so harshly that he broke
[cdb]down weeping and apologizing.
 
    - Even Lord Holst calls her a true hero.
 
    - Have you acquainted yourself with Leicester's
[cdb]geography?
 
    - Gloucester territory, which fell to the Empire,
[cdb]stretches into the central part of Leicester.
 
    - If we don't regain control of it soon, we won't be able
[cdb]to organize any coordinated attacks with the other
Alliance nobles.
 
    - I expect great things of Lorenz. He is the heir to
House Gloucester, after all.
 
    - Isn't it reckless to take the Imperial army head-on?
 
    - People say that Fódlan's three major powers vie for
[cdb]control, but there are still stark differences between
[cdb]their military forces.
 
    - We may have a slight advantage over the Kingdom
[cdb]when it comes to wealth, but we're dead last in terms
[cdb]of our military.
 
    - The Empire's digging their own grave if they're trying
[cdb]to wipe out the Central Church.
 
    - Surely the goddess will rain down divine punishment
[cdb]on them.
 
    - Actually, Judith might crush them before the goddess
[cdb]even gets a chance.
 
    - She's an extremely devout believer of Seiros,
[cdb]you know.
 
    - Us mercenaries don't give a fig whether the Alliance
[cdb]or Empire wins.
 
    - But I do hope the war changes this rotten world for
[cdb]the better, even just a little.
 
    - So long as things don't get worse. I couldn't
[cdb]handle that.
 
    - Gloucester is not only a central hub to nearly every
Leicester territory, but it is also a crucial connector
[cdb]to the Empire and Garreg Mach.
 
    - If we merchants can't cross through there,
[cdb]we're done for.
 
    - Please, you've got to do something about this.
 
    - I am a priest from Riegan territory. I came here at the
[cdb]behest of the Alliance leader.
 
    - Naturally, the church will use what little power it has
[cdb]to ensure the safety of its believers.
 
    - We have a duty to ease them of their worries, after all.
 
    - Keep up the good work, Commander! Nothing to
[cdb]report today!
 
    - Do you remember me? I used to guard the gate back
[cdb]at Garreg Mach.
 
    - Sure, I remember you. But, uh...why are you here?
 
    - Sure, I remember you. But, uh...why are you here?
 
    - It's kind of a long story, but basically, I wasn't at
Garreg Mach when the Imperial army attacked.
 
    - I was accompanying a friend back to their home.
We heard the news on our way to Derdriu.
 
    - I tried to hurry back, but then I got word that Garreg
Mach had already fallen. It was awful!
 
    - I didn't know what to do with myself, since everyone
[cdb]from the church had fled to the Kingdom.
 
    - But then my friend asked me to come guard this gate,
[cdb]and here I am! I'm gonna do my best to keep you
[cdb]all safe!
 
    - Hey, you got a minute?
 
    - I had some new facilities built in preparation for the
[cdb]coming battle.
 
    - I bet you're just dying to check them out. Well, go on,
[cdb]don't be shy. They're sure to come in handy.
 
    - Hand over your weapons and I'll forge 'em good.
 
    - Remember, the only thing standing between you and
[cdb]death is the weapon in your hand.
 
    - You can reflect on your previous battles here.
 
    - The past has much to teach us. Come here whenever
[cdb]you wish to ponder your previous actions.
 
    - Ah, welcome. I can recommend battalions to you.
 
    - I'm certain having experienced troops on your side
[cdb]will be of great help.
 
    - We're currently reconsidering our battle formations.
Sorry, but you'll have to wait a while longer.
 
    - Looks like we're making solid progress. I should get
[cdb]ready too.
 
    - Looks like we're making solid progress. I should get
[cdb]ready too.
 
    - Do you remember? Your old mercenary company
[cdb]used to frequent this part of the continent.
 
    - Nod yes.
 
    - Shake your head no.
 
    - Of course. We always stayed at an inn that's just over
[cdb]there. Er, wait, maybe it's over here?
 
    - Of course. We always stayed at an inn that's just over
[cdb]there. Er, wait, maybe it's over here?
 
    - Clueless as ever, I see. Recognizing your shortcomings
[cdb]is the first step towards growth, you know.
 
    - Nope. Maybe that's why I get lost so often.
 
    - Nope. Maybe that's why I get lost so often.
 
    - At least you recognize how terrible your sense of
[cdb]direction is. How very surprising. I wish you'd strive
[cdb]to amend that shortcoming, though.
 
    - We collect any unneeded armaments and
[cdb]resources here.
 
    - Supplies are the lifeblood of any army. Nothing can go
[cdb]to waste!
 
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