1. We've been here before.
  2. We've been here before.
  3. But we were in such a rush to rescue Lonato that we [cdb]never got more than a glimpse of Arianrhod. Can't [cdb]really appreciate the scale that quick.
  4. But we were in such a rush to rescue Lonato that we [cdb]never got more than a glimpse of Arianrhod. Can't [cdb]really appreciate the scale that quick.
  5. And now we're back to bail it out.
  6. And now we're back to bail it out.
  7. If only Claude hadn't hatched his futile scheme...
  8. We could've avoided all these needless battles and [cdb]saved countless lives.
  9. Yet in a more positive light, he handed us the perfect [cdb]opportunity to show that not even the Alliance and Kingdom together can match the Empire's strength.
  10. Once we crush the army of Faerghus, our superiority [cdb]will be clear for all to see.
  11. And will that actually result in fewer casualties going [cdb]forward? Because that is what would put Her Majesty's heart at ease.
  12. I will make no guarantees for matters beyond [cdb]our control.
  13. So long as fanatics are willing to die for the Central Church, casualties are inevitable.
  14. Ah...
  15. We broke the Alliance's siege, and we can break the Kingdom's, too!
  16. We're lucky it's a stronghold like Arianrhod that's [cdb]under siege.
  17. It shouldn't be half the nail-biter we had to deal with [cdb]last time.
  18. Yes, but last time, Count Bergliez was in command.
  19. For all we know, Count Rowe will break like a twig [cdb]and surrender the moment he hears the first soldier [cdb]crest the hill.
  20. As I see it, we have two options.
  21. We can take a direct path for Arianrhod, or we can [cdb]wait until we scatter the Kingdom troops that are [cdb]fanned out in the north.
  22. It is a most vexing decision.
  23. As a professional at staying holed up, I think we [cdb]should secure the perimeter first and get rid of as [cdb]much danger as we possibly can.
  24. Time is important. We should be striking fast [cdb]and hard.
  25. Agree with Bernadetta.
  26. Agree with Petra.
  27. We're gonna have to deal with the north after we free Arianrhod anyway, so it makes sense to clear them [cdb]out now and get it over with.
  28. We're gonna have to deal with the north after we free Arianrhod anyway, so it makes sense to clear them [cdb]out now and get it over with.
  29. War doesn't wait—we should free the city while we [cdb]still have the chance.
  30. War doesn't wait—we should free the city while we [cdb]still have the chance.
  31. Let's keep both options open and see how the [cdb]situation unfolds.
  32. General Randolph!
  33. Yes, Your Majesty?
  34. I commend you for holding Arianrhod with what few [cdb]soldiers you had.
  35. Thank you, Your Majesty, but I am unworthy of such [cdb]praise when I failed to prevent the siege.
  36. Coordination with Count Rowe proved difficult. It was all I could do merely to keep the enemy [cdb]in check.
  37. That alone is commendable—a more foolish man [cdb]would've rushed to glory and gotten himself and [cdb]his underlings killed in the process.
  38. I have a key role for you in the coming rescue, General. I know you are up to the task.
  39. Of course, Your Majesty.
  40. My brother and I will give our all!
  41. Very good. But do not let your eagerness for victory [cdb]come at the cost of lives.
  42. We have many more battles ahead, and must [cdb]conduct ourselves accordingly.