0. If this story is to be believed, then perhaps a holy [cdb]artifact yet remains hidden in that land.
1. The same holy artifact the first emperor of Adrestia [cdb]used in his effort to unite Fódlan.
2. If we could retrieve it, it would go a long way toward [cdb]preventing an Imperial invasion.
3. Unfortunately, the area is currently a den of rather [cdb]villainous scum.
4. And as the Knights of Seiros cannot spare any [cdb]personnel, our options for procuring the artifact are [cdb]unfortunately rather limited.
5. I certainly cannot do it alone.
6. But you are not alone. I will be right beside you.
7. You will not, Flayn. I shall not take you anywhere so [cdb]dangerous.
8. That ship is long since sailed—I have already been a [cdb]part of more battles than I can count.
9. Perhaps, but still...
10. I will be coming as well. I have no intention of [cdb]foisting this task upon the two of you while I remain [cdb]behind in comfort and safety.
11. You surely jest!
12. I have already asked Cyril to prepare for my [cdb]departure.
13. I see now. You had this all planned before you even [cdb]mentioned it to me.
14. I did. Oh, and you need not worry. While it has been [cdb]a time since I last set foot on a battlefield, I can surely [cdb]hold my own against a lowly pack of brigands.
15. That is not my concern—I know your true strength [cdb]better than any.
16. My worry is that our destination lies deep within [cdb]enemy territory.
17. If something unforeseen were to occur and the church [cdb]to lose its archbishop, it would be our downfall.
18. If we truly need this artifact, then I will go. Alone.
19. You speak of the church's downfall as a hypothetical, [cdb]yet it is already upon us. As such, it is my duty to set [cdb]things to rights.
20. Is now a good time, Lady Rhea?
21. Of course, Cyril. Please come in. Oh... You.
22. What are you doing here?
23. Yeah, I had a feeling you wouldn't like this.
24. Yeah, I had a feeling you wouldn't like this.
25. Cyril insisted I come, so here I am. You're headed for [cdb]a den of thieves, right?
26. Cyril insisted I come, so here I am. You're headed for [cdb]a den of thieves, right?
27. This kinda stuff is my bread and butter. You should [cdb]let me help.
28. This kinda stuff is my bread and butter. You should [cdb]let me help.
29. It felt kinda weird being your sole bodyguard on such [cdb]a dangerous mission, Lady Rhea, so I thought another [cdb]sword might come in handy.
30. I'm real sorry if I overstepped.
31. Hey, if you feel like you can't trust me on this one, I'm happy to go find a cozy bed and nap the rest of [cdb]the day away. So, what do you say?
32. Hey, if you feel like you can't trust me on this one, I'm happy to go find a cozy bed and nap the rest of [cdb]the day away. So, what do you say?
33. King Dimitri has spoken quite highly of you. I also [cdb]hear you lead your own private force and are well- [cdb]respected within the Kingdom's army.
34. If you are prepared to assist us, I will take it.
35. I have heard much the same, and yet...
36. Then it is decided. Oh, and you will be handsomely [cdb]compensated for your time, of course.
37. Refuse their payment.
38. Take the money.
39. Don't worry about paying me. I know things are [cdb]tough for the church right now, so you can consider [cdb]this one a freebie.
40. Don't worry about paying me. I know things are [cdb]tough for the church right now, so you can consider [cdb]this one a freebie.
41. I may be a mercenary, but the Kingdom's currently [cdb]got me on retainer—so let's just combine the two and [cdb]call it a day, yeah?
42. I may be a mercenary, but the Kingdom's currently [cdb]got me on retainer—so let's just combine the two and [cdb]call it a day, yeah?
43. All right, but don't feel like you've gotta shower me [cdb]with rare jewels or anything. I know times are tough [cdb]for the church right now.
44. All right, but don't feel like you've gotta shower me [cdb]with rare jewels or anything. I know times are tough [cdb]for the church right now.
45. Besides, it sounds like a pretty simple job to me.
46. Besides, it sounds like a pretty simple job to me.
47. In that case, you have our thanks.
48. Afraid I can't be away for long though, or my actual [cdb]employers are gonna get annoyed.
49. Afraid I can't be away for long though, or my actual [cdb]employers are gonna get annoyed.
50. Our destination is a nearby mountain hamlet.
51. It was once a holy site for the church, and apparently [cdb]has some connection to Saint Indech.
52. Sadly, its history has long since been forgotten, [cdb]but this is our chance to liberate it from its new and [cdb]villainous residents.
53. Excellent, Lady Rhea! Let us be off with all speed!
54. Easy, Flayn. I will go on ahead and scout the enemy. You can come later with the others.
55. Ah, and I would like you to come with me.
56. Glad to.
57. Glad to.
58. Cyril, I trust you to keep Flayn and the archbishop [cdb]safe. Is that understood?
59. Yeah, of course.
60. Seteth certainly seems worried about you, Flayn.
61. Oh, this is how he always is.