- So in the end, it seems we're no closer to unveiling
[cdb]the truth about your powers.
- I suppose we can conclude that they're incredibly
[cdb]dangerous, considering all that has happened.
- Yet it still somehow feels like we're right back where
[cdb]we started, without even the slightest clue.
- You can say that again.
- At this rate, the war'll be over and done with by the
[cdb]time we make any headway.
- That would admittedly be cause for celebration,
[cdb]at least.
- Your power, like that of a Crest, is undoubtedly
[cdb]meant to be wielded as an instrument of war.
- And, as the tides of battle recede, your chances of
[cdb]encountering a life-or-death situation grow slimmer
[cdb]and slimmer.
- Therefore, you'll be forced to use your power less
[cdb]and less often. And that's probably for the best.
- Question his certainty.
- Agree with him.
- Why is that such a good thing?
- Because we still don't know enough about its effects,
[cdb]both during and after its use.
- You know, they say even a Hero's Relic wielded by
[cdb]its corresponding Crest bearer will still drain a
[cdb]portion of that person's life.
- True. The less reason to unleash this on the world,
[cdb]the better.
- You know, they say even a Hero's Relic wielded by
[cdb]its corresponding Crest bearer will still drain a
[cdb]portion of that person's life.
- It's reasonable to suspect your power could have
[cdb]a similar impact on both your body and mind.
- Hey, you're starting to scare me here.
- Honestly, I was just planning on going back to being
[cdb]a regular old mercenary after the war ends.
- Can't really imagine life without a blade in my hand,
[cdb]you know?
- I should've guessed. I imagine your expert services
[cdb]will be in high demand even once the conflict is over.
- In fact, Edelgard herself seemed keen on asking you
[cdb]to settle down in Enbarr to support the Empire.
- In fact, the king himself seemed keen on asking you to
[cdb]settle down somewhere to support his rule.
- Really?
- Not that I'm not flattered, of course, but putting
[cdb]down roots isn't really my thing.
- No, I suppose not.
- Though I have to admit, it would put my mind at ease
[cdb]to have you by my side once this is all over.
- You want me by your side? Would you...care to
[cdb]elaborate on that?
- Consider the possibilities. A seemingly unarmed
[cdb]attendant who's able to produce a sword in the blink
[cdb]of an eye.
- It would be a great crime deterrent, don't you think?
You'd prove quite handy on my travels.
- Laugh off the idea.
- Get upset at him.
- I figured that's what you meant. A pure Linhardt
[cdb]answer, if I've ever heard one.
- But how's that any different from a regular
[cdb]bodyguard? Seems like you could just hire one of
[cdb]those and be done with it.
- Maybe so, but I don't want to be spending the rest of
[cdb]my life with a random bodyguard, do I?
- You should really pick your words more carefully,
Linhardt. You almost gave a guy the wrong idea
[cdb]there.
- Perhaps that idea is exactly what I intended.
- Hold on, what?
- Oh, well, look at the time. It seems I've forgotten an
[cdb]urgent matter I need to attend to. Bye for now.
- Wait, Linhardt! Come back!