0. There you are, Hubert. So what's going on? This couldn't wait for a more reasonable hour?
1. There you are, Hubert. So what's going on? This couldn't wait for a more reasonable hour?
2. Hmph.
3. ...
4. You are the last to arrive—but better late than never, I suppose.
5. Blow off his criticism.
6. Worry about what's to come.
7. Yeah, well, you know it's not a real party until I [cdb]decide to show. So what's the deal?
8. Yeah, well, you know it's not a real party until I [cdb]decide to show. So what's the deal?
9. As unflappable as ever, I see. Can I take it from your [cdb]lackadaisical attitude that you know why I have [cdb]summoned you here?
10. Not even a little bit. But judging from the company, [cdb]you clearly rounded up the toughest people you could [cdb]find. Just thought I should play the part.
11. Not even a little bit. But judging from the company, [cdb]you clearly rounded up the toughest people you could [cdb]find. Just thought I should play the part.
12. I may be late, but I'm also smart enough to smell [cdb]trouble when it's brewing—and you've definitely [cdb]got something on the boil.
13. I may be late, but I'm also smart enough to smell [cdb]trouble when it's brewing—and you've definitely [cdb]got something on the boil.
14. Please, illuminate me. How have you come to [cdb]this conclusion?
15. Because I'm standing here with Jeritza on one side [cdb]and Petra on the other—and you don't invite people [cdb]like them along unless you need serious muscle.
16. Because I'm standing here with Jeritza on one side [cdb]and Petra on the other—and you don't invite people [cdb]like them along unless you need serious muscle.
17. It saddens me than I am not included in this "toughness" calculation of yours.
18. Neither fighting or hunting have toughness for me.
19. I am fighting and others are falling. It is a thing [cdb]of ease.
20. Get on with it.
21. Yes, well, setting the question of "toughness" aside, [cdb]your task remains the same.
22. Can you please just get to the point already? I'm gonna doze off if you stretch this intro out [cdb]any longer.
23. Can you please just get to the point already? I'm gonna doze off if you stretch this intro out [cdb]any longer.
24. Then I will do just that.
25. I have received information regarding a small-scale [cdb]raid on Garreg Mach.
26. The raiders in question are the Knights of Seiros— [cdb]but judging by their low numbers, they are not [cdb]attempting to reclaim the monastery.
27. Rather, their goal is assassination. Specifically, they [cdb]seek to eliminate Count Varley, the current head of [cdb]the Southern Church.
28. The knights? Good. I'll enjoy this.
29. I have knowledge of stopping assassins. Let us be going with all haste.
30. I see why you brought the three of us along now.
31. I see why you brought the three of us along now.
32. But still, you've got an entire army at your disposal. Why use so small a force?
33. But still, you've got an entire army at your disposal. Why use so small a force?
34. If we suddenly increase our presence at Garreg Mach, [cdb]the knights will realize they have been found out and [cdb]cancel the raid.
35. But I need them to carry out their plan to the letter, [cdb]so they might walk right into my trap.
36. They will be like flies to the flame.
37. Not sure that's right, but I get what you're going for.
38. Not sure that's right, but I get what you're going for.
39. Even if the flies are strong, it all ends the same.
40. You both remain as inspiring as ever. Now then, as we [cdb]will be heading out tomorrow, we had best get our [cdb]preparations settled quickly.
41. Seeing as you are a long-tenured mercenary of some [cdb]renown, I will leave the guarding of Count Varley's [cdb]person to you.
42. I hope it goes without saying that this is not a job [cdb]which calls for improvisation on your part. Keep him [cdb]safe and whole, and do it well.
43. Boast about your skill.
44. Admit that you're worried.
45. No worries, Hubert. Those knights won't touch even [cdb]a single hair on your guy's head.
46. No worries, Hubert. Those knights won't touch even [cdb]a single hair on your guy's head.
47. That is precisely what I wanted to hear.
48. No wonder Lady Edelgard puts so much faith in you.
49. Seems like a lot of weight to throw on my shoulders.
50. Seems like a lot of weight to throw on my shoulders.
51. I mean, you talk like I'm the world's greatest [cdb]mercenary, but I'm really just another sellsword.
52. I mean, you talk like I'm the world's greatest [cdb]mercenary, but I'm really just another sellsword.
53. Hmph, pathetic.
54. If such is truly the case, why did Her Majesty see fit [cdb]to elevate you to your current station?
55. Huh. Yeah, OK. Fair point.
56. Huh. Yeah, OK. Fair point.
57. If you fight with confidence, you will never be losing. I will do what I must.
58. Again. Get on with it.
59. Yes, yes, very well. Now, as far as Garreg Mach's [cdb]current military capability...