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It's good to see you again, Claude. Congratulations on your coronation as the first king of the Leicester Federation.
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What's this? The Empire has officially recognized our Federation? Why Edelgard, I'm touched.
linkClaudevolume_up
But I did have my heart set on an apology. You launched an unprovoked attack against us, after all.
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Attack? The Empire merely responded to an invitation from Viscount Acheron of House Phlegethon.
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Alas, fortune turned against him at the Great Bridge of Myrddin, and he perished in the battle.
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As a result, we did garrison our army in Gloucester territory for a brief time.
linkEdelgardvolume_up
But I would hardly call that an unprovoked attack.
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Hah! And dead men tell no tales, right? Although I'll grant you that he sold us out to the Empire.
linkEdelgardvolume_up
Whatever transpired, the Empire and the Alliance did end up at war with one another.
linkEdelgardvolume_up
And I do not deny that the Imperial army caused harm within Alliance territory. We are prepared to offer appropriate restitution for that.
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That works. We'll take tangible resources over insincere apologies any day.
linkClaudevolume_up
We can hash out the definition of "appropriate" later. Want to move on to the real reason we're here?
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Yes, by all means. I trust you read my letter?
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The Central Church must be eliminated before Fódlan can be reborn.
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Your help would go a long way towards accomplishing that.
linkClaudevolume_up
Oh, I read it all right. And from a personal standpoint, it's something I can get behind.
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But as the leader of the Federation, I can't say the same.
linkClaudevolume_up
You can't expect the people of Leicester to embrace this Southern Church that you've dredged up out of nowhere.
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I must take issue with that assertion. The Southern Church has a long and storied history in Fódlan.
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Nonsense. You hastily resurrected some dusty old sect and appointed the Empire's own Minister of Religious Affairs as its bishop.
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Do you honestly expect us to acknowledge such an obvious sham?
linkHubertvolume_up
Heh. None of us will shed any tears if you do not. Nor did we truly expect that you would.
linkEdelgardvolume_up
We do not care where the Federation places its faith, so long as it is not in the Central Church.
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So all you're looking for is a little cooperation in taking them down? And I assume the Kingdom's on your hit list too, since they've given them sanctuary.
linkHubertvolume_up
I understand the Federation faces challenges of its own. Surely you would prefer a quick return to stability at your borders with the Empire?
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Oh? I'd like to hear a little more about these challenges you think we have. But maybe now isn't the best time.
linkEdelgardvolume_up
Claude, we want stability. The decision is yours to make.
linkEdelgardvolume_up
Knowing you, I am certain you will carefully consider the costs and benefits, rather than let emotions dictate your decision.
linkClaudevolume_up
All right, I'm in. Holst, do you feel satisfied with those terms?
linkHolstvolume_up
Everything looks good to me—I'm especially glad we found a solution to the control of Myrddin.
linkEdelgardvolume_up
Hubert, I trust you have no objections?
linkHubertvolume_up
None, Your Majesty. All that remains is the placement of your seals.
linkEdelgardvolume_up
Then let us conclude our discussions for now, and go inform the world that Adrestia and Leicester have joined forces for a brighter future.
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I, Claude von Riegan, King of the Leicester Federation, hereby swear this pact.
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Leicester pledges to work in harmony with the Adrestian Empire, and do everything in its power to secure a peaceful future for Fódlan.
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By the covenant between the red blood and the white sword that crowns the double-headed eagle...
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I, Edelgard von Hresvelg, hereby swear this pact.
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Adrestia pledges to work hand in hand with the Leicester Federation to deliver peace to the land and secure a future for all its people.
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That said, I don't know about this. The Kingdom and the church are suddenly our enemies now. Is everyone really just gonna get on board with that?
linkShezvolume_up
That said, I don't know about this. The Kingdom and the church are suddenly our enemies now. Is everyone really just gonna get on board with that?