Hey, [HERO_MF]. I'm hoping that if we pull
[cdb]off this next battle it'll end the war, but...
I don't know. Do you think it's going to work?
Be optimistic.
Be realistic.
If Dimitri figures out that cutting off the church will
[cdb]end the war, he'll probably go for it.
If Dimitri figures out that cutting off the church will
[cdb]end the war, he'll probably go for it.
And then the Empire won't be able to justify fighting
[cdb]anymore. Seems to me like the war would end then.
And then the Empire won't be able to justify fighting
[cdb]anymore. Seems to me like the war would end then.
Right. From our point of view, there'd be no reason
[cdb]to continue the war.
But the Kingdom and the Empire have their
[cdb]own issues and agendas.
Not to mention that I sincerely doubt the church is
[cdb]just going to roll over. This might be harder than I
[cdb]thought.
Well, we're basically using intimidation tactics, and I
[cdb]don't think Dimitri's the kind of guy who'd fall for
[cdb]something like that.
Well, we're basically using intimidation tactics, and I
[cdb]don't think Dimitri's the kind of guy who'd fall for
[cdb]something like that.
And if the Empire's goal is to unite Fódlan,
[cdb]then they're not gonna stop even if they seemingly
[cdb]have no reason to fight.
And if the Empire's goal is to unite Fódlan,
[cdb]then they're not gonna stop even if they seemingly
[cdb]have no reason to fight.
You've got a point. And the church won't go down
[cdb]without a struggle, so...yeah. I guess we're stuck with
[cdb]this war for a while yet.
But I do think this will bring us closer to the end.
But I do think this will bring us closer to the end.
I do too. It's a necessary step for our goal.
In any case, we need to actually win first. Let's hurry
[cdb]and prepare for battle.
So Claude's plan is to snuff out the Central Church.
They were the cause of this war, and taking them out
[cdb]would effectively end it.
And then he will create a world where everyone can
[cdb]live as they please, without the need to sacrifice
[cdb]others.
Who knows what he'll come up with next.
Let him vent.
Defend Claude.
If you've got issues with Claude, then feel free to let
'em out. I don't mind.
If you've got issues with Claude, then feel free to let
'em out. I don't mind.
Issues? Of course I have issues! Has he lost his mind?
It sounds like you've got a problem with all that, but I
[cdb]think Claude's got the right idea.
It sounds like you've got a problem with all that, but I
[cdb]think Claude's got the right idea.
Of course he does! Not only is it the right idea,
[cdb]but his vision for the future is finally taking shape.
If that was his aim all along, he should have said so
[cdb]sooner!
We could have taken more initiative in the war if we
[cdb]had known what he wanted from the start.
Is it just me or is this place freezing? Like, seriously,
[cdb]my fingers might fall off.
I'm not a big fan of heat, but the cold is even worse.
Ugh, can we just end this war already so we can go
[cdb]back to Leicester?!
The longer this war drags on, the more exhausted
[cdb]everyone will become. Even if we win.
I concur that Claude's plan is the best and fastest way
[cdb]to end this war.
That's why we have to win. After all, I can't afford to
[cdb]spend all my time on the battlefield.
We're finally heading to Fhirdiad!
I never thought I'd see it with my own eyes.
Chastise him.
Tease him.
Hey, we're in the middle of a war. Wipe that grin off
[cdb]your face.
Hey, we're in the middle of a war. Wipe that grin off
[cdb]your face.
Seeing you grin like that almost makes me forget
[cdb]we're in the middle of a war.
Seeing you grin like that almost makes me forget
[cdb]we're in the middle of a war.
I'm sorry. I've always dreamed of going there,
[cdb]so maybe I got a little carried away.
But we'll certainly face some formidable opponents in
[cdb]the capital. We can't afford to let our guard down!
I don't really get all that complicated strategy stuff,
[cdb]but I think we're fighting for a good cause.
We're just trying to end this war quick so people don't
[cdb]have to die anymore, right?
Agree and say nothing more.
Agree and continue talking.
That's right.
That's right.
Then that's all I needed to know. Now let's go storm
[cdb]the capital with everything we got!
Yeah, but that's easier said than done. Even if the
Kingdom cuts ties with the church, there's still a lot
[cdb]more that needs to happen before the war's over.
Yeah, but that's easier said than done. Even if the
Kingdom cuts ties with the church, there's still a lot
[cdb]more that needs to happen before the war's over.
I can't really follow any of that stuff, you know.
Trying to wrap my head around it just makes me
[cdb]hungry.
A world where everyone can be themselves...
But what does it mean to be myself?
What about you, [HERO_MF]? What would
[cdb]you do if you could truly be yourself?
Say you'd be a mercenary.
Say you don't know.
Hmm. I think I'd just stick with being a mercenary.
Hmm. I think I'd just stick with being a mercenary.
Yes, that does feel like you.
Hmm. Honestly, I'm not sure.
Hmm. Honestly, I'm not sure.
But I guess I'd live in a way that's true to my heart.
But I guess I'd live in a way that's true to my heart.
Yes... That sounds lovely.
I look forward to seeing what everyone will do once
[cdb]we usher in a new era.
It doesn't matter who's a knight and who's a merc
[cdb]right now. We all need to band together and fight for
[cdb]our cause.
The Kingdom's not just gonna open its doors and let
[cdb]us win.
Agree it'll be a tough fight.
Act tough.
You're telling me. The Kingdom's strong as it is,
[cdb]but the soldiers guarding the capital are the cream
[cdb]of the crop.
You're telling me. The Kingdom's strong as it is,
[cdb]but the soldiers guarding the capital are the cream
[cdb]of the crop.
Yep. Lofty ideals won't do us any good if we lose.
We need to give this all we've got.
Eh, there shouldn't be many troops left in the capital.
I'm sure we can win as long as we fight with
[cdb]everything with have.
Eh, there shouldn't be many troops left in the capital.
I'm sure we can win as long as we fight with
[cdb]everything with have.
The soldiers defending the capital are the best of the
[cdb]best. They'll get the better of us if we let our
[cdb]guard down.
I expected the Empire to be doing better on the
[cdb]western front.
The emperor planned to cut through the western
[cdb]lords, but the Kingdom's been prepared to defend
[cdb]against any betrayals.
So their only recourse has been to use brute force,
[cdb]but they've yet to gain any decisive victories.
If the Empire could blast through the front lines,
[cdb]they'd be able to attack the capital with us, but as it
[cdb]stands...
No, it's probably for the best that we got here before
[cdb]the Empire.
I hear the Central Church is headquartered in
Camulus, which is south of Fhirdiad.
I'm not sure where Rhea is, though.
She's probably in Fhirdiad.
She's probably hiding in Camulus.
I feel like all the church people that can fight are
[cdb]working with the royal army.
I feel like all the church people that can fight are
[cdb]working with the royal army.
Which means she's probably in Fhirdiad, right?
Which means she's probably in Fhirdiad, right?
Could be. She's definitely a lot tougher than
[cdb]she looks.
Maybe she's hiding out in the church in Camulus?
Maybe she's hiding out in the church in Camulus?
Not sure about that. She's a lot tougher than
[cdb]she looks.
On the subject of unassailable fortresses, one can
[cdb]hardly forget Fódlan's Locket in Leicester.
Do you know of any others?
Fort Merceus.
Arianrhod.
Fort Merceus in the Empire, I guess?
Fort Merceus in the Empire, I guess?
Ah yes, that would be the one people from Leicester
[cdb]think of first. But if you live in the west,
Arianrhod might be more famous.
I guess there's Arianrhod in the Kingdom.
I guess there's Arianrhod in the Kingdom.
I wasn't expecting you to say that. I thought people
[cdb]from Leicester would think of Fort Merceus first.
In any case, Fhirdiad's defenses are also quite
[cdb]formidable.
Walls encircle not only the palace, but the entire city
[cdb]as well. And they have an exorbitant amount of forts.
It sounds like the previous king of Faerghus was a
[cdb]real great guy.
I wonder what the current king is like. He's still
[cdb]pretty young, right?
Dimitri's pretty serious.
Dimitri's exceptionally strong.
I've only talked with him a bit, but he struck me as a
[cdb]pretty serious guy.
I've only talked with him a bit, but he struck me as a
[cdb]pretty serious guy.
Well yeah, I'd be worried if a king wasn't serious!
Though come to think of it, I guess our king doesn't
[cdb]really fit that bill.
I don't know much about him except that he's
[cdb]unbelievably strong.
I don't know much about him except that he's
[cdb]unbelievably strong.
A king with superhuman strength, huh? Now that's
[cdb]interesting. Makes me wanna see which of us would
[cdb]come out on top.
Hey, [HERO_MF], you have to hear this!
According to some information I received...
Hey, [HERO_MF], you have to hear this!
According to some information I received...
A demon's been popping up around the camp!
A demon's been popping up around the camp!
The avatar of death has been appearing around the
Empire's camp!
The avatar of death has been appearing around the
Empire's camp!
Tell her it's [BYLETH_MF].
Nod.
Scare her.
Yeah, that would be [BYLETH_MF].
Pretty obvious, if you ask me.
Yeah, that would be [BYLETH_MF].
Pretty obvious, if you ask me.
Yeah, I know. Apparently there's some powerful
[cdb]general who calls himself the Death Knight.
Yeah, I know. Apparently there's some powerful
[cdb]general who calls himself the Death Knight.
You already knew?! But the info I heard was supposed
[cdb]to be top secret!
You already knew?! But the info I heard was supposed
[cdb]to be top secret!
So you figured it out, huh? Sorry, but you know what
[cdb]that means.
So you figured it out, huh? Sorry, but you know what
[cdb]that means.
Oh no, please don't make me disappear! I don't want
[cdb]to dieee!
Oh no, please don't make me disappear! I don't want
[cdb]to dieee!
I'm so sorry! It's all my fault for staying in my room
[cdb]all the time!
I'm so sorry! It's all my fault for staying in my room
[cdb]all the time!
I am having a hard time staying in the Kingdom so
[cdb]long. The cold is wearing me. Er, wearing me down.
Are the people here being used to this? Brigid is the
[cdb]opposite. It is very hot.
They got used to it.
The cold's in their blood.
I'm sure they've gotten used to it. Otherwise they
[cdb]never would've settled here.
I'm sure they've gotten used to it. Otherwise they
[cdb]never would've settled here.
I was hearing that the Kingdom was made when they
[cdb]went against the Empire. I am thinking they did not
[cdb]have a choice.
People born in cold climates can't stand hot places,
[cdb]just like those from hot areas can't bear the cold.
People born in cold climates can't stand hot places,
[cdb]just like those from hot areas can't bear the cold.
Is it really so simple? I do not have understanding.
Ahahaha! I have finally returned to my old self!
Now my name shall be known throughout all of
Leicester as well!
Cut in.
Cheer her on.
Did you say, "as well"? So you're already known in
[cdb]other places?
Did you say, "as well"? So you're already known in
[cdb]other places?
Well, that is certainly my intention! And I will thank
[cdb]you not to split hairs!
Good luck with that. How are you gonna make a
[cdb]name for yourself?
Good luck with that. How are you gonna make a
[cdb]name for yourself?
Through magic, of course! My aim is to master the
[cdb]magical arts.
I swear, one day I shall restore House Nuvelle to its
[cdb]former glory!
You really think the people from the Kingdom are
[cdb]gonna listen to us while we're attacking them?
I mean, even if we win, it's gonna feel pretty lousy.
I know Claudester's doing his best, but still.
They're definitely gonna hold a grudge against us.
I must say, it's rather vicious of Claude to bring a
[cdb]former Kingdom knight on our assault of the capital.
Though it's honestly not the worst idea. It'll probably
[cdb]make it harder for our opponents to fight us.
Say that's just how war goes.
Claim it wasn't intentional.
That's just how war is. Nothing else matters so long as
[cdb]we win.
That's just how war is. Nothing else matters so long as
[cdb]we win.
Hmm, maybe so. I'm sure he understood the
[cdb]consequences when he surrendered as well.
It's not like Claude did this all on purpose.
Things just turned out this way.
It's not like Claude did this all on purpose.
Things just turned out this way.
Intentions aside, Claude is the type to use every
[cdb]means at his disposal.
I suppose it isn't my place to say anything as long as
Ashe is fine with it.
When Garreg Mach fell, most of the refugees fled to
Fraldarius territory and around the capital.
I doubt Claude wants innocent people caught up in
[cdb]the fighting.
He must be eager to storm Fhirdiad and finish this
[cdb]battle as quickly as possible.
I'd also prefer not to damage the Kingdom too
[cdb]severely. My subordinates and family live here,
[cdb]after all.
Oh, it's you. You know, I've been thinking.
I've followed every order since I surrendered and
[cdb]became a member of the Federation army.
I'll never be able to face His Majesty or my friends
[cdb]again, but... I just can't choose death.
Ask what he means.
Agree with him.
Sounds like there's a story there. What do you mean
[cdb]you can't choose death?
Sounds like there's a story there. What do you mean
[cdb]you can't choose death?
His Majesty ordered me to value my life over loyalty.
Yeah, you've managed to stay alive this long.
You can't go throwing your life away now.
Yeah, you've managed to stay alive this long.
You can't go throwing your life away now.
...
I don't think I know what's right and wrong anymore.
Jeralt always tried to steer us away from jobs
[cdb]involving the church.
But we're not gonna be able to avoid them any longer
[cdb]if this whole war's about them.
Agree with him.
Say there's nothing to worry about.
Yeah, well, we aren't fighting for the sake of it.
Everyone has goals they're working towards.
Yeah, well, we aren't fighting for the sake of it.
Everyone has goals they're working towards.
Right. I suppose I have a lot to learn now that I'm a
[cdb]part of the Federation army.
I don't really get why Jeralt would do that, but there's
[cdb]no reason to worry.
I don't really get why Jeralt would do that, but there's
[cdb]no reason to worry.
Just do what you've always done. Swing your sword
[cdb]and get paid.
Just do what you've always done. Swing your sword
[cdb]and get paid.
Maybe you're right. Thanks, I'll give it some thought.
Jeralt always tried to steer us away from jobs
[cdb]involving the church.
But we're not gonna be able to avoid them any longer
[cdb]if this whole war's about them.
Agree with her.
There's nothing to worry about.
Yeah, well, we aren't fighting for the sake of it.
Everyone has goals they're working towards.
Yeah, well, we aren't fighting for the sake of it.
Everyone has goals they're working towards.
Right. I suppose I have a lot to learn now that I'm a
[cdb]part of the Federation army.
I don't really get why Jeralt would do that, but there's
[cdb]no reason to worry.
I don't really get why Jeralt would do that, but there's
[cdb]no reason to worry.
Just do what you've always done. Swing your sword
[cdb]and get paid.
Just do what you've always done. Swing your sword
[cdb]and get paid.
Maybe you're right. Thanks, I'll give it some thought.
We're marching on Fhirdiad, huh? That's a little too
[cdb]close for comfort.
Maybe we should just cut our losses and go.
You're leaving?
You're leaving?
Oh! I didn't see you there. Don't mind me, I was just
[cdb]rambling to myself.
I said I couldn't wait to cut the Kingdom down to
[cdb]size! You know, when we beat them.
His Majesty's really grown. I couldn't be prouder if
[cdb]he were my own son.
If I live to see the end of this war...
I want to take him to see Tiana. She'll be amazed.
When the king of Almyra was a young lad, we used to
[cdb]sneak into Fódlan together.
All we did was travel around and have a good time,
[cdb]though. That's how I picked up the language.
But we never traveled farther than Leicester, so this is
[cdb]my first trip to the Kingdom too.
I'll be even more famous once I regale everyone with
[cdb]tales of my rampage across the Kingdom capital!
I highly doubt we'll see Lady Rhea and Seteth in
[cdb]battle. The Kingdom wouldn't allow them on the
[cdb]front lines.
But don't be surprised if the Knights of Seiros are
[cdb]among the soldiers defending the capital.
I'd like to avoid killing my former comrades if I can...
though it may be inevitable.
Fhirdiad's practically a stone's throw away once
[cdb]you're out of Fraldarius territory.
You're gonna be facing off with the king of Faerghus
[cdb]soon. Well, not to worry! Anna's got you covered!
Are you ready for the battle? Let me know if there's
[cdb]anything you need!
There was a rebellion in the capital about two years
[cdb]ago, but this might be the first time its been attacked
[cdb]by foes from the outside.
Whenever Sreng armies have attempted to raid the
Kingdom, House Gautier and House Fraldarius have
[cdb]always fended them off.
It's not an exaggeration to say we're already making
[cdb]history.
Wouldn't it be advantageous to tell those in the Sreng
[cdb]region that Margrave Gautier is dead?
They would certainly be eager to attack the
Kingdom then.
I tried to persuade His Majesty to let them know,
[cdb]but he wouldn't stand for it. He said it would cause
[cdb]too many casualties.
The Kingdom faces danger from all sides—
[cdb]the Federation from the east, Sreng from
[cdb]the north, and the Empire from the south.
And I've heard rumors that the Western Church has
[cdb]been acting suspicious as of late.
They've always been at odds with the Central
Church, so I wouldn't be surprised if they joined in
[cdb]and attacked from the west.
No matter how strong the Kingdom's knights are,
[cdb]they can't possibly take on that many enemies
[cdb]at once.
I hope the archbishop isn't in the capital. No one
[cdb]seems to know where she is, so that's got me worried.
I've got no particular attachment to the Central
Church, but I'd like to avoid any divine punishment.
Believing in the Central Church is practically
[cdb]ingrained in us. You can't shake something like that
[cdb]off overnight. That's just how humans are.
ACHOO! Sorry, I can't seem to shake this cold.
Ugh, can't we just get this over with and go back to
Leicester already?
Once we claim victory, the spoils go to whoever
[cdb]snatches 'em first!
At least that's how we've always done it. But Nader
[cdb]said we can't do that this time.
Well, I guess since we're tagging along with your
[cdb]army, we have to follow your rules.
It's getting tougher by the day to trade in the
[cdb]northern and western parts of the Kingdom.
The only safe way to travel is to follow an army.
Bandits are running wild, and hiring mercenaries to
[cdb]protect us would negate all our profits.
Heya! I'm Jetz, the number one breadwinner in
Jeralt's Mercenaries! Nice to meetcha!
Do I have a brother? I dunno. I've been alone my
[cdb]whole life.
Why are you lookin' like you've seen a ghost?! Was it
[cdb]something I said?
I used to be with Jeralt's Mercenaries. But then our
[cdb]captain died, remember?
I didn't think they had much of a future after that,
[cdb]so I got hired here.
Greetings, Commander! Nothing to report!
We're knee-deep in enemy territory now. They could
[cdb]attack us at any time.
But no one's getting past this gate so long as I'm here!
I hope.
Crossing the ocean in an enormous boat will
[cdb]certainly be a novel experience for you.
I swear, this army is unparalleled when it comes to
[cdb]cooking up harebrained schemes.
But I shall hold my tongue so long as they put food on
[cdb]your table.
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