Conspiracy and Redemption

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I'm with you there. But now that we are, you've found yourself in a rather favorable situation, no?

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When a war breaks out, every mercenary in the land starts crawling out of the woodwork.

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And those associates you happen to be working with should be tough enough to take on...you know who.

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And then you can give them their just deserts or die trying!

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Relax, relax! You know I'm on your side. Our destinies are forever intertwined.

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In that case, let's assume Cornelia has hidden herself somewhere in the western territories.

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If I had to guess, I'd say either Viscount Mateus or Viscount Gideon have taken her in.

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All the same, we can't exactly go around unseating every vassal we suspect of being disloyal.

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Right. This is no simple matter, but at least we have a firmer grasp on the situation now than we did two years ago.

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Dedue, send word to House Pryderi. We'll need soldiers on their land if we hope to keep the enemy at bay.

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Yes, Your Majesty.

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Viscount Mateus's son is here with us, while Viscount Gideon's daughter is off serving as a knight in Galatea.

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Under the present circumstances, we only have so many soldiers to spare on domestic matters. It seems we'll have to resort to any means necessary.

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In which case, I will bear the weight of the Kingdom's sins. If slaughtering a hundred foes means bringing salvation to a thousand of our own, I will do it.

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As you wish, Your Majesty. And if I may...try not to torment yourself so much.

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Ah, how far our proud king has fallen. You sounded utterly vicious just now.

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What do you want, Felix?

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Oh, not much. I just thought catching a glimpse of your haggard face might put a smile on mine.

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I knew that playing the part of a cool-headed leader would be too much for you.

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But all this scheming, this calculation. It doesn't suit you. Why don't you just give it a rest already?

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You think too highly of me.

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This is who I am, Felix. I've never been anything more than a bloodied demon on the path of revenge.

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I stand here today to lift the burdens of all who perished before me. To see that those who bear guilt for their deaths are held accountable.

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I will expose whoever I must, slay whoever I must to see my task through to the end. There is no place for mercy within these walls.

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And if it affects the safety of my people, then that's all the more reason to strike now.

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And here I thought you were finally starting to pull yourself together.

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I snuffed out my uncle's life with my own two hands. As king and as general, I've killed countless more.

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I looked on as nearly everyone I held dear perished. I am the one who must take responsibility for their deaths.

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So rest easy, Felix. The weight of my atonement will not fall on your shoulders.

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Hmph. No point in trying to reason with a boar.

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Enough of that, though. The city seems especially spirited today. Is something going on?

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Ah, yes. Lady Rhea and the others from the church are making an excursion to the capital.

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I suggest you join in on the festivities before you go. It does the heart good to see our people smile.