I bet the Kingdom never even dreamed we'd come
[cdb]by sea.
And even when they do catch on, they won't have
[cdb]many forces to spare to drive us off.
They've already got their hands full with the Empire
[cdb]to the west and Sreng to the north.
Ask about Sreng.
Ask about the Empire.
I don't really know what's going on with Sreng...
I don't really know what's going on with Sreng...
But the Empire's working with us, right?
But the Empire's working with us, right?
Yeah, they're gathering their forces on the western
[cdb]front and attacking the Kingdom from there.
Sreng's striking at the same time too. Well, that's the
[cdb]hope anyway.
Tell me a bit about Sreng, would you?
I dunno anything about it.
Tell me a bit about Sreng, would you?
I dunno anything about it.
Sreng is a region of warlike people who live on a
[cdb]peninsula north of Faerghus.
House Gautier has defended the Kingdom from their
[cdb]invasions over the years, just like House Goneril has
[cdb]protected us from Almyra.
They haven't tried anything recently, but I'm sure
[cdb]they'll attack once they hear the Kingdom is in
[cdb]disarray.
Or at least, I'm hoping they do. Either way, we'll have
[cdb]to put everything we have into this fight.
It was quite shocking to learn that Almyra possesses
[cdb]such formidable ships.
I thought our technology was much more advanced
[cdb]than theirs, but that does not appear to be the case
[cdb]at all.
Agree with him.
Say you don't know.
Yeah, some people talk about Almyrans like they're
[cdb]bloodthirsty monsters, but that's clearly wrong.
Yeah, some people talk about Almyrans like they're
[cdb]bloodthirsty monsters, but that's clearly wrong.
Indeed. I must admit that was misguided prejudice on
[cdb]our part.
Yeah, but you can't make any claims about technology
[cdb]based on their ships alone.
Yeah, but you can't make any claims about technology
[cdb]based on their ships alone.
That is true, but those vessels prove that they surpass
[cdb]us in at least one aspect.
Perhaps we ought to pay more attention to what is
[cdb]happening outside of Fódlan.
I am certain there is much we could learn from them.
I guess it's too late to turn back now.
At least we won't have to worry about any invasions
[cdb]from Almyra while we're gone.
That's right.
There's still reason to worry.
Yeah. Well, we haven't officially negotiated a ceasefire
[cdb]with them, but it should be fine as long as Nader is
[cdb]with us.
Yeah. Well, we haven't officially negotiated a ceasefire
[cdb]with them, but it should be fine as long as Nader is
[cdb]with us.
But we haven't officially negotiated a ceasefire.
We can't let our guard down just yet.
But we haven't officially negotiated a ceasefire.
We can't let our guard down just yet.
That's true, but I doubt they'd attack while Nader is
[cdb]with us.
Actually, couldn't we ask Nader to broker an official
[cdb]ceasefire?
I mean, it sounds like he can get the king to sign
[cdb]anything when he's half-asleep.
We landed a while ago, but I still feel dizzy.
People say large ships don't rock as much, so you
[cdb]won't get seasick. But that's obviously untrue.
Agree that the ship swayed a lot.
Say it was smooth sailing.
Yeah, it was swaying a lot. I probably would've gotten
[cdb]seasick too if I'd been on it any longer.
Yeah, it was swaying a lot. I probably would've gotten
[cdb]seasick too if I'd been on it any longer.
I'm glad I'm not the only one. But now I'm dreading
[cdb]the voyage back home.
I guess it did sway a little, but not enough to get
[cdb]seasick, in my opinion.
I guess it did sway a little, but not enough to get
[cdb]seasick, in my opinion.
Just what are you suggesting? That a real adult
[cdb]wouldn't get seasick? As if I'm some sort of child?
It's so exciting we got to travel by ship to one of the
Kingdom's ports. I only wish this were an educational
[cdb]excursion.
Oh, my apologies! That just sort of slipped out.
We are already in enemy territory. We must be
[cdb]vigilant as we proceed!
My grandpa used to be a merchant, and he had all
[cdb]sorts of adventures while traveling around.
Once, he tried going all the way into the northern
[cdb]reaches of the Kingdom.
Ask why he did that.
Ask if he got anything out of it.
Why would he do that?
Why would he do that?
That's what I asked, but he just got mad and started
[cdb]yelling about how you don't need a reason to go on an
[cdb]adventure.
Did he get anything out of it?
Did he get anything out of it?
I asked that too, but he just got mad and started
[cdb]yelling that adventures aren't about getting stuff.
Anyway, he eventually went so far north that it got
[cdb]too cold for him.
Just when he decided to turn back, he met up with
[cdb]some folks from Sreng.
Except they couldn't understand each other, so they
[cdb]got into a fight. My grandpa managed to steal one
[cdb]of their furs and made a break for it.
Wait, is it my grandpa's fault that Faerghus and Sreng
[cdb]don't get along?
I stopped by my home before we left, but I hardly
[cdb]said a word to my adoptive father.
He was too busy preparing the ships and securing
[cdb]supplies for us.
Comfort her.
Assure her it's for the best.
You haven't seen him in a while, right? Sorry you
[cdb]didn't get the chance.
You haven't seen him in a while, right? Sorry you
[cdb]didn't get the chance.
Oh no, it's fine. I didn't really want to talk with him
[cdb]anyway.
You don't really get along with him, right?
Then it's probably for the best.
You don't really get along with him, right?
Then it's probably for the best.
Yes, I thought I would feel that way too.
But for some reason I did feel a little sad leaving
[cdb]without barely speaking to him.
It's very odd. Perhaps the distance has made me think
[cdb]more fondly upon him.
Hey, [HERO_MF]! Let me introduce you.
This is Jeralt, my captain!
We've seen each other plenty on the battlefield.
No need for introductions.
I know, but that doesn't count. Besides, I want
[cdb]everyone to know you're my captain!
Then you should've done that on the journey over,
[cdb]instead of sleeping the whole time.
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?
Sorry, [HERO_MF]. I've been avoiding you
[cdb]lately.
It's just that whenever I saw you, I couldn't help but
[cdb]think about the captain.
But I'm OK now and ready to move on. I'm gonna
[cdb]fight even harder and honor the captain's memory!
Hey, I wanted to ask you something. There used to be
[cdb]a young lady named Leonie in this army, right?
Yeah, there was, but...she died. I liked her a great
[cdb]deal. Did you know her?
Yeah, there was, but...she died. I liked her a great
[cdb]deal. Did you know her?
Kind of. She was my apprentice once upon a time.
But she's dead now, huh? I'm sorry to hear that.
Leonie... What kind of apprentice passes before their
[cdb]teacher?
And we had finally gotten the chance to fight side
[cdb]by side...
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!
Just you watch, Captain. I'm going to destroy the
Kingdom and avenge your death.
Margrave Edmund truly made this expedition
[cdb]happen.
We never would have been able to receive those large
[cdb]ships without his fine harbor.
I imagine he was able to build it because of his
[cdb]constant business dealings.
Ask about Margrave Edmund.
Ask about Margrave Edmund's business.
What kinda guy is Margrave Edmund?
What kinda guy is Margrave Edmund?
Hmm. I first met him when I acted as my father's
[cdb]proxy to the roundtable. He didn't leave me with a
[cdb]great first impression.
He insisted on whatever would benefit him
[cdb]personally, and tried to halt anything that
[cdb]inconvenienced him.
What kind of business is he in?
What kind of business is he in?
The margrave pioneered new sea routes and built
[cdb]ports for trade, which has enabled him to reap
[cdb]immense profits.
I would describe his business acumen and his oratory
[cdb]skills in one word: shrewd.
He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest heroes of
[cdb]our time. He eclipses me in everything but martial
[cdb]prowess.
Claude asked me to watch out for when the Sreng
[cdb]army makes their move.
It's honestly hard to get a good read on them.
But they know the Kingdom's in a bind, so it's likely
[cdb]they'll march south to attack.
But Margrave Gautier's set up a powerful defense
[cdb]in the north. I doubt they'd make it to the capital.
Ask why Sreng would invade.
Ask about Margrave Gautier.
Why are clans from Sreng so intent on invading
[cdb]the Kingdom?
Why are clans from Sreng so intent on invading
[cdb]the Kingdom?
Pillaging, plain and simple. Most of the Sreng region
[cdb]is covered in ice and terrible for farming. And they
[cdb]can't really trade when their ports freeze over.
So they have no choice but to steal from places that
[cdb]aren't frozen solid.
Is this Margrave Gautier person really that strong?
Is this Margrave Gautier person really that strong?
By all accounts, yes. His house has defended Faerghus
[cdb]for generations.
Gautier will have to deal with any attacks from Sreng,
[cdb]making it easier for us to invade.
I've never had the opportunity to visit the Kingdom
[cdb]before. What a novel experience.
It's not as though we're honored guests, however, so I
[cdb]can't spend my time doing Crest research.
Express surprise.
Ask about Crests.
Tell him he hasn't changed at all.
Wow, I never expected to hear that from you.
I assumed you'd be against this mission.
Wow, I never expected to hear that from you.
I assumed you'd be against this mission.
Oh, I am against it. But it might allow me to make
[cdb]some new discoveries.
You study Crests? Is that why people always say
[cdb]you're something of an odd duck?
You study Crests? Is that why people always say
[cdb]you're something of an odd duck?
What a rude thing to say. Not that I care.
You haven't changed one bit. Have you gotten any
[cdb]results?
You haven't changed one bit. Have you gotten any
[cdb]results?
A ridiculous question. I don't do research to
[cdb]get "results."
*yawn* All this talking has worn me out. Good night.
That Nader guy's a hoot. I like him.
I was thinking he had to be some kind of an oddball
[cdb]to do that whole brotherhood thing with Holst.
And I was right, that guy's something else. Acts like
[cdb]he's half his age, too.
So this is the Kingdom. Or wait, maybe it's not?
I spend all my time inside, so I can't tell the
[cdb]difference!
I spend all my time inside, so I can't tell the
[cdb]difference!
Confirm there is a difference.
Chastise her.
Uh, we're definitely in a different place. You seriously
[cdb]can't tell?
Uh, we're definitely in a different place. You seriously
[cdb]can't tell?
Um, well, now that you mention it, I guess it is
[cdb]super cold!
Bernadetta, you can't keep doing this. You're a
[cdb]commander now.
Bernadetta, you can't keep doing this. You're a
[cdb]commander now.
Yeah, but not because I want to be!
Yeah, but not because I want to be!
Almyran ships are being very different from Brigid
[cdb]ships. I am surprised.
Eastern ships are not coming to Brigid.
Maybe because it is hard to cross the ocean.
Offer a counterargument.
Give a vague reply.
It's probably not profitable enough for them to go
[cdb]there. Brigid's pretty far from Almyra.
It's probably not profitable enough for them to go
[cdb]there. Brigid's pretty far from Almyra.
That is true. Ships are fast, but it would be taking
[cdb]much time to go around Fódlan.
Yeah, maybe. Not that I'm some kinda maritime
[cdb]expert.
Yeah, maybe. Not that I'm some kinda maritime
[cdb]expert.
If you are coming to Brigid, you can learn much
[cdb]about the ocean. Would you like to be trying it?
I had no idea what would happen when the
Federation captured me.
But it is truly a great relief to hear they've allied with
[cdb]the Empire!
Ask if she's OK with fighting the church.
Ask if she doesn't want to fight the Empire.
Are you really OK going against the Central Church?
I thought they'd done a lot for you.
Are you really OK going against the Central Church?
I thought they'd done a lot for you.
All they did was fail to clean their basement.
I wouldn't exactly call that "doing a lot."
I may have lost my home and territory, but I am still
[cdb]an Imperial noble at heart!
I imagine you don't wanna fight the Empire because
[cdb]that's where you're from, right?
I imagine you don't wanna fight the Empire because
[cdb]that's where you're from, right?
Obviously. I cooperated with the Knights of Seiros
[cdb]because they allowed me to live under Garreg Mach.
However, I am still an Imperial noble at heart, even if
I've lost my home and my territory!
Though I suppose I would settle for being a
Federation noble too.
Ugh, I can't believe I let you all drag me to the
Kingdom.
Try and cheer her up.
Ask what's wrong.
Yeah, we're gonna hit the Kingdom army where it
[cdb]hurts and put an end to this war!
Yeah, we're gonna hit the Kingdom army where it
[cdb]hurts and put an end to this war!
Uh-huh, I know. And so long as it actually ends,
[cdb]that's all good with me.
Do you not like the Kingdom or something?
Do you not like the Kingdom or something?
It's not really the Kingdom itself. More like my bad
[cdb]memories here. Don't worry about it though. I'm still
[cdb]gonna fight.
I don't know much about this justice junk, but at least
[cdb]everyone in this army treats me nicely.
...
You look puzzled. Is something wrong?
You look puzzled. Is something wrong?
I just feel strange. Everyone's been much more
[cdb]welcoming than I thought they'd be.
No one's all that terrified of me.
...
You look puzzled. Is something wrong?
You look puzzled. Is something wrong?
I just feel strange. Everyone's been much more
[cdb]welcoming than I thought they'd be.
No one's all that terrified of me.
Balthus, Constance, Hapi. All the usual suspects
[cdb]are here.
Up until two years ago, I lived with them
[cdb]underground as part of the Ashen Wolves House.
Ask about the Ashen Wolves.
Tease him about it.
The Ashen Wolves? I don't remember that house
[cdb]from the Officers Academy.
The Ashen Wolves? I don't remember that house
[cdb]from the Officers Academy.
It was called a "house," but really it was a home for
[cdb]young ones who had no place left to go in the world.
It was a comfortable place for people with special
[cdb]circumstances like us.
And now you're together forever. Aww, it's sweet
[cdb]you're all such good friends.
And now you're together forever. Aww, it's sweet
[cdb]you're all such good friends.
It's not about being good friends. We're just always
[cdb]bound to run into each other. I'm amazed we reunited
[cdb]here of all places, though.
I'm worried about the subordinates I left behind,
[cdb]but... Well, the Federation's hired me now.
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.
Usually the margrave only makes monetary
[cdb]contributions, but this time he helped more directly.
Though I'm uncomfortable with how indebted we are
[cdb]to this Nader person.
They call him "the Undefeated"...but he doesn't seem
[cdb]all that scary. More like Nader the Absurd, if you
[cdb]ask me.
Hey, Commander! How'd you like the voyage?
Almyran ships are second to none, wouldn't you say?
It was my first time on one too! Hahaha!
Anyway, it's practically unheard of for an Almyran to
[cdb]set foot in Faerghus.
I may as well take advantage of being here and really
[cdb]cut loose.
Hmm, it's strange to be chatting with a
[cdb]former enemy.
I'm curious to see what the Alliance will order us
[cdb]to do!
Oh, right! They're not an Alliance anymore.
What are you all calling yourselves now?
The Federation?
What, were you all Fed up with being called an
Alliance?
Aren't big ships the best? They're so much more
[cdb]efficient for transporting cargo than anything
[cdb]on land.
Maybe I should cozy up to Margrave Edmund and
[cdb]get him to add me to his roster of merchants.
Then I could have my own ship one day! Hah!
Just imagine the possibilities.
We're on the eastern edge of Fraldarius territory,
[cdb]right? So if we head west, we'll reach the capital.
And then straight east of here is an island. Did you
[cdb]notice it on our way over? It's humongous!
Rumor has it that some pirates buried treasure there
[cdb]long ago.
I heard that the current Duke Fraldarius is quite an
[cdb]accomplished swordsman for his age.
And the previous duke is still hale as well. He was a
[cdb]famous commander in his day.
We'll be in serious trouble if we have to face both of
[cdb]them on the battlefield.
Apparently a band of thieves used to terrorize
[cdb]this area.
And their leader was none other than one of
Margrave Gautier's sons.
I bet he ran away from home because he was born
[cdb]without a Crest.
Far south of here is Galatea territory. It lies on the
[cdb]western side of the Valley of Torment.
House Galatea used to be a part of House Daphnel,
[cdb]but they split off and joined the Kingdom.
So some would say it's well within the Federation's
[cdb]right to take that territory back.
ACHOO! Oh, hey, Commander. Sorry, I've got the
[cdb]sniffles.
Me and the cold just don't get along.
I'm Nader's retainer. Which is why I've been dragged
[cdb]all the way out here.
Well, at least we speak the same language. Even if it's
[cdb]only used in the very westernmost part of Almyra.
I figured we'd be able to understand each other, but I
[cdb]never expected the language to be exactly the same.
No accents even!
Though I hear Nader learned this language a whole
'nother way.
I came to deliver a message from the western front.
The Kingdom is on high alert in every territory.
You cannot underestimate them. I'll be praying for
[cdb]your success.
Whoa now, just hold your horses. We're not the bad
[cdb]sort of thieves.
In fact, we're scarely even pickpockets! We're puttin'
[cdb]in an honest day's work. Truly.
Your ship was never attacked by pirates on the way
[cdb]here, right?
That's all because of us! We're practically
[cdb]mercenaries.
Greetings, Commander! Nothing to report!
This encampment is like our home during this
[cdb]expedition.
I'll be sure to keep it safe so that you can fight
[cdb]without any worries!
I get a little jumpy being so far from Leicester.
We've got to watch our backs.
I'm sure we'll be fine, but...I can't help but feel a little
[cdb]uneasy without Judith around.
So we're in Kingdom territory now... I only wish
Judith could be here with us.
It's so exciting we got to travel by ship to one of the
Kingdom's ports. I only wish this were an educational
[cdb]excursion.
I bet if Judith were here, she'd give me the
[cdb]scolding of a lifetime.
She'd say I was acting too carefree. We're in enemy
[cdb]territory, after all. Urgh. I guess I should really pull
[cdb]myself together.
Oh, by the way, apparently the margrave told His
Majesty that he wanted to provide support for House
Daphnel.
He and Judith didn't often get along, but I suppose
[cdb]they respected each other, in a way.
You must harness your emotions and continue
[cdb]working toward our goal.
This sorrow and regret will undoubtedly make
[cdb]you stronger.
That is how humans work, at least as far as I'm aware.
Hm... What must we do to attain victory over such a
[cdb]fierce opponent?
I speak of your next goal. I wish to be of as much use
[cdb]to you as I can, seeing as we're partners in destiny.
Strength alone will be insufficient. We must be clever
[cdb]as well.
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