0. Which leaves the lords Elidure, Mateus, [cdb]and Kleiman.
1. We believe they—as well as many powerful western [cdb]lords—were accomplices in the assassination of the [cdb]late king.
2. Along with the grand duke, they seem to have [cdb]received large sums of money and supplies from the Imperial nobility.
3. Thinking this to be recompense for the assassination [cdb]in Duscur, we investigated the link further.
4. In 1171, the mage Cornelia arranged for a certain [cdb]powerful Imperial family to come to the Kingdom.
5. That's the year when my step-uncle, Lord Arundel, [cdb]brought Edelgard here in exile.
6. Correct. We think Lord Arundel and his followers [cdb]were behind the matter. They have deep ties to the Imperial household.
7. As I suspected... You are a clever man, Margrave Gautier. Well done.
8. Thank you, Your Highness.
9. If we continue wringing information out of them at [cdb]this pace, we'll soon have a clear picture of what [cdb]transpired.
10. My uncle's attendants must also confess to the [cdb]slaughter in Duscur.
11. But now that things have come this far, we can't [cdb]expect the western lords to stay silent.
12. We need a way to keep them far from power.
13. Oh, there are always ways—provided you're willing to [cdb]keep all your options open.
14. Yes, I suppose so... Let us speak more of this later.
15. For now, spread word of what you have found to [cdb]every palace and pub in the land. That should help [cdb]keep the lords in check.
16. Is that wise, Your Highness?
17. If we announce that Rufus was involved in [cdb]the Tragedy of Duscur...
18. ...
19. I will not feed my people half-truths. They deserve [cdb]to know.
20. I've always admired that candor, Your Highness, [cdb]yet such news is sure to create a degree of unrest in [cdb]the Kingdom.
21. So you suggest we bury the truth? Should it somehow [cdb]come to light, the people's faith in me will be [cdb]forever shaken.
22. If the Kingdom is ever to part ways with our bloody [cdb]past, this is the path we must walk.
23. Fine words, though I doubt they'll appease the people [cdb]of Duscur.
24. Nor the rest of Faerghus, many of whom will not be [cdb]so quick to forgive.
25. Ha! We thought you might say as much—which is [cdb]why His Highness and I have devised a solution.
26. I will resign the title of duke and pass it to my heir.
27. Spare me, Rodrigue! One person with wild ideas is [cdb]already one too many.
28. It's not wild at all, Matthias! Someone must bear [cdb]responsibility for what happened in Duscur.
29. People will naturally seek to point the finger at His Highness, and we need him unsullied if he is [cdb]to lead.
30. Someone has to get down in the mud and bear the [cdb]slings and arrows for him. Who better for such a task [cdb]than me?
31. Rodrigue will abandon his title and work with Dedue [cdb]to restore harmony between our people.
32. I'm not asking him to take his life. Rather, he offered [cdb]to spend it to set things to rights.
33. In that case, we've only to deal with the issue of the [cdb]throne. I believe we should move forward with your [cdb]coronation straight away.
34. I agree. My time at the Officers Academy was a [cdb]valuable experience, but I belong here now.
35. Obviously Felix won't be able to return either. Have him come to me later so I can deliver the news [cdb]and an apology.
36. I've already had a word and told him what must be [cdb]done. You've no need to apologize.
37. Yes, I have. As for you, Gustave, you'll also be staying [cdb]here in the Kingdom.
38. But I abandoned my homeland! There can be no place [cdb]for me in Faerghus—
39. I will make a place for you. I need your help. Lady Rhea will understand.
40. It... It would be my great honor, Your Highness.
41. Send word to the church and the lords. Count Galatea will be in charge of contacting the south.
42. Now there's another topic I'd like to discuss. I wish [cdb]to reorganize my army. Since I have you all [cdb]assembled, I'd like to hear your suggestions.
43. You still working, Dimitri? Have you even slept since [cdb]the battle?
44. You still working, Dimitri? Have you even slept since [cdb]the battle?
45. Never mind that. There's a favor I've been meaning [cdb]to ask of you.
46. It won't happen right away, but I'm considering the [cdb]formation of a new private army.
47. I need someone to captain them, and I was hoping it [cdb]might be you.
48. And what does the leader of the Kingdom need with a [cdb]private army?
49. And what does the leader of the Kingdom need with a [cdb]private army?
50. I fear my uncle may have rubbed off on too many of [cdb]my knights.
51. I'm not saying they're all bad, but it's clear as day that [cdb]bribery ran rampant.
52. To rectify the matter, I'm looking into a complete [cdb]reorganization of the army.
53. These next several years will be an age of civil war, [cdb]and I want to be surrounded with the best—and most [cdb]loyal—soldiers I can find.
54. Well, that does sound interesting. Still, I'm just a [cdb]regular old grunt. Why put me in charge?
55. Well, that does sound interesting. Still, I'm just a [cdb]regular old grunt. Why put me in charge?
56. Because this will be an army of commoners, [cdb]not knights and nobles.
57. A mercenary like you is far more likely to earn their [cdb]trust than some stuffy noble who's never known a day [cdb]of hardship.
58. Please allow me to be clear—this is not an order. If you'd rather return to the academy, you're free [cdb]to do so.
59. Are you kidding? I'm in. Thank you, Dimitri.
60. Are you kidding? I'm in. Thank you, Dimitri.