0. Well, we've managed to secure the immediate area. I'd say that makes our landing a success.
1. Clearly, the Kingdom was not expecting our sudden [cdb]appearance this far north.
2. They sure weren't. A certain somebody's suggestion [cdb]to take the unexpected route was right on target.
3. Technically speaking, it was my suggestion.
4. I was just talking off the top of my head. I didn't [cdb]think we'd actually be able to invade by sea.
5. I was just talking off the top of my head. I didn't [cdb]think we'd actually be able to invade by sea.
6. Hmph. Maybe it was off the top of your head, but I [cdb]considered a myriad of options before arriving at that [cdb]proposal.
7. And we have Nader to thank for helping us make our [cdb]sea dreams come true.
8. Oh, it was easy enough. All I had to do was secure an [cdb]official order from the king. None of our merchants [cdb]would dare disobey that.
9. You managed to convince the king of Almyra to sign [cdb]off on this?
10. "Convince" isn't exactly the word I'd use. I merely [cdb]placed the paperwork in front of him. At an early [cdb]hour. When he might not've been fully awake.
11. You did what now?
12. It sounds to me like he had no idea what he was [cdb]signing.
13. It's not as if it's a big deal. We just borrowed a few [cdb]boats for a bit.
14. And let's not forget all the assistance Margrave Edmund gave us either.
15. That's right. Being able to use his ports certainly [cdb]cut down the length of our voyage.
16. I'm glad my adoptive father was able to help.
17. Shortened though it was, I can't say my stomach [cdb]enjoyed the trip.
18. I have to admit, Margrave Edmund really came [cdb]through. And here I thought he only ever chucked [cdb]money at us.
19. At least, that's what Judith would say.
20. That's a pretty good impression, Hilda. Maybe [cdb]you've got a future as the "Hero of Goneril"?
21. You know, I like the sound of that.
22. Good to see you're all as relaxed as ever, but let's get [cdb]back on task. Our plan's working so far, but we've still [cdb]got a lot to do.
23. I just hope our little invitation was accepted...
24. The Sreng forces saw our movements, just as we [cdb]planned. They've been inspired to strike. And soon, I expect.
25. The Sreng forces saw exactly what we were up to, [cdb]as planned. And it's fueled their own invasion [cdb]of Faerghus.
26. It's possible they're already marching on Gautier [cdb]territory.
27. They're probably already marching south into Margrave Gautier's territory.
28. If that's the case, then we can't afford to stand around [cdb]talking about it!
29. We'll head out as soon as we're ready. We'll make our [cdb]way through Fraldarius territory and strike Fhirdiad, [cdb]the Kingdom's capital!