Everyone is strangely abuzz today. Is there a visiting
[cdb]minstrel or a mummer's troupe?
Haven't you heard, mister? A funny knight's been
[cdb]coming to town recently!
A funny knight, eh?
Yeah, he's super strong! He can carry all the
[cdb]blacksmith's stuff by himself!
And he got those guys who kept picking fights at
[cdb]the tavern to finally shut up!
But he's also kinda weird, too. Like when you talk
[cdb]to him, sometimes he seems sheltered and obtuse,
[cdb]but then sometimes not.
Why does that sound like... No, it couldn't be.
Yuri? What are you doing here?
Ugh. I knew it.
I'm glad I ran into you. We have a broken wagon that
[cdb]needs fixing, and I could use a hand.
I can't believe you. Come with me a second.
Are you an idiot? What are you doing here?
Hmm? I had some time on my hands and thought
I'd see how things are going in town.
Then stick to the more upscale streets.
This alley is dangerous.
It's not quite a full-blown slum, but money is still in
[cdb]pretty short supply.
What are we supposed to do if someone introduces
[cdb]our king to a nice pointy knife while he's out
[cdb]wandering the streets? By himself, might I add.
How am I supposed to learn what it means to be
[cdb]a commoner without using my own eyes?
All I ever see from my throne are the upscale streets,
[cdb]as you call them.
And yes, I could send someone here in my stead,
[cdb]but there is no substitute for first-hand experience.
You know you don't have an heir, right? If you die,
[cdb]the entire region gets thrown into a bloody civil war
[cdb]over who gets to succeed you.
Lots of nobles will die, but the commoners?
The commoners will be absolutely slaughtered.
Right now, people seem to like you, so it's in all of our
[cdb]interests that you live a long and healthy life. Got it?
And if you insist on coming here, at least bring that
[cdb]giant oaf of yours along to watch your back.
Hmm. Perhaps I was being a bit reckless.
It's good to know that even a fool like you can see
[cdb]reason on occasion.
In that case, might I ask you to act as my bodyguard
[cdb]today? I'm certain you're more than up to the task.
What?
If I could get a look at this town through your eyes,
I think I could learn many valuable lessons.
Besides, if I ask Dedue, he'll surely forbid me from
[cdb]coming here at all. I would be grateful if you would
[cdb]consent to doing this favor for me.
Hahaha! Oh, this is rich! A king asking me for help!
Fine. In that case, Your Majesty, I will do all in
[cdb]my power to safeguard your royal person. Happy?