0. Your Majesty, about tomorrow's drills... Ah, [cdb]apologies! I did not mean to interrupt.
1. It's fine, Ingrid. We had just finished.
2. That was the leader of the Duscur forces, yes? What were you talking about?
3. We were discussing various tactics and formations. We must be aligned if we're to fight together.
4. The way Duscur soldiers operate is quite different [cdb]from our knights. I must also be...mindful of how I [cdb]deploy them to avoid undue conflict.
5. Yes, I hear there have already been a number of small [cdb]quarrels in the encampment.
6. It's not a problem easily solved. I'm sure each side [cdb]finds it difficult to adjust to the other.
7. And you, Ingrid? Do you still hate the people [cdb]of Duscur?
8. I no longer have reason to hold onto that hate.
9. Yes, a few of them were involved in the Tragedy, [cdb]but I cannot blame the rest for that. There were [cdb]many other forces at work. I understand that now.
10. Yet I used to focus all my negative feelings on the [cdb]people of Duscur, and for that I am ashamed.
11. In a way, I now find myself scared of interacting with [cdb]them at all.
12. You needn't blame yourself. The fault lies with me for [cdb]not speaking to you about it more six years ago.
13. I hesitated because I didn't wish to confuse the [cdb]matter, not knowing the full truth of it.
14. But you were forced to grapple with many painful [cdb]feelings as a result. Clearly, my priorities were not [cdb]in order.
15. You had enough to deal with six years ago. So many [cdb]knights were expelled from the castle, and almost [cdb]none but Lord Rodrigue would set foot in the capital.
16. Even my father prevented me from going to see you.
17. Yet I still could have sought you out—and I had [cdb]countless chances to discuss the matter at the [cdb]academy.
18. I do not think I would've taken it well even if [cdb]you had.
19. I was convinced that Glenn died saving you from [cdb]irredeemable villains.
20. I forced myself to believe that. If I hadn't, I fear I may [cdb]have gone mad.
21. I was in a similar position.
22. But once I finally opened the lid on that box, I realized just how many were involved. Including [cdb]members of our own Kingdom.
23. But once I finally opened the lid on that box, I realized that even my own stepmother was involved. Not to mention Faerghus nobles.
24. In the end, I knew I had to reconcile with reality.
25. And I must also accept the reality that stands before [cdb]me now.
26. We are allied with the people of Duscur, which means I can no longer avoid them.
27. I have an idea. It may not help, but...I'd like to take [cdb]you somewhere.
28. The father of that man I was speaking with earlier [cdb]opened an inn last year, and it's not far.
29. Would you care to join me there for a meal? Word has [cdb]it he's quite skilled at making all manner of food.
30. Of course, if this is all too much and too soon, I understand.
31. Not at all! I would love to accompany you.
32. Though it shames me to admit it, I likely lack the [cdb]courage to go alone.
33. But with you at my side, I think I can take that [cdb]first step.
34. In that case, let us make haste. Oh, and this will be [cdb]my treat, so keep your pocketbook shut tight!