1. Edelgard, why was it so important for us to suddenly [cdb]convene like this?
  2. We are quite busy preparing to remobilize the troops, [cdb]you know.
  3. Ah, Ferdinand. Have you not noticed the flock of [cdb]messengers coming and going?
  4. I doubt anyone's missed it with all the commotion [cdb]they're causing. What happened?
  5. I am sorry you have to repeat your report, but would [cdb]you mind telling everyone here what you told us?
  6. I come with a most urgent message from Bergliez [cdb]territory. Fort Merceus has been seized.
  7. It happened after most of the garrison left to deal [cdb]with Hrym lands. Apparently, some of the remaining [cdb]troops staged a rebellion from within.
  8. At the same time, the fort was besieged by [cdb]unidentified mages, along with the army of the [cdb]former Duke Aegir.
  9. Together, they managed to reach the heart of the [cdb]fortress and seize control. As we speak, they hold [cdb]hostage many key commanders and their families.
  10. Aegir?! Then the man behind all this is...
  11. The former duke himself, my lord. It seems he's come [cdb]out of hiding.
  12. I...see.
  13. They're using the hostages as leverage over our loyal [cdb]soldiers to force them into their ranks.
  14. It seems they intend to use the fort as a launch point [cdb]for a march on the capital.
  15. Wait, what?! That's catastrophic!
  16. My brother is stationed at Fort Merceus! Is he even [cdb]doing anything about it?!
  17. Count Bergliez's successor, who was serving as the [cdb]provisional garrison commander, was taken prisoner.
  18. Apparently he made the prudent decision of refusing [cdb]to join the rebellion.
  19. Not sure if that's good news or bad news, but I know I'm glad he's not dead.
  20. The former Duke Aegir has vowed to overthrow the [cdb]emperor, and is even now calling on the other lords to [cdb]join the cause.
  21. To my knowledge, there have been no takers so far. But given time, who can say?
  22. There is no shortage of rotten nobles whose status [cdb]and interests were set aside by Her Majesty's reforms.
  23. There is unrest ahead in the Empire, make no [cdb]mistake.
  24. As if we haven't dealt with a lifetime's worth already. Obviously, these people don't care about anyone [cdb]but themselves.
  25. This is calling for swift action. We must retake the [cdb]fort with quickness.
  26. Our fortunes continue taking one poor turn after [cdb]another.
  27. Still, there's nothing for it. We must deal with Aegir's [cdb]machinations immediately and decisively.
  28. Try to look on the bright side, Your Majesty. This could be our chance to dispose of everyone [cdb]who opposes you in one fell swoop.