linkClaudevolume_up
We made good time coming this far, but we should slow our march. We're coming up on the affected region.
linkClaudevolume_up
You've probably all heard what's happening by now, but I want to make sure everyone's on the same page.
linkClaudevolume_up
Several days ago, there was a sudden spike in bandit activity within Ordelia territory and the neighboring Imperial territory of Hrym.
linkClaudevolume_up
The bandits have attacked rural villages and larger towns alike, ransacking them repeatedly.
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House Ordelia fought to restore order, but the attacks have increased to the point where we can no longer contain them.
linkHolstvolume_up
These territories were completely secure before we launched our invasion.
linkHolstvolume_up
How did things change so quickly?
linkClaudevolume_up
We don't know what's motivating the attacks, but survivors claim to have spotted some suspicious figures working alongside the bandits.
linkShezvolume_up
You mean people like Tomas and Myson?
linkShezvolume_up
You mean people like Tomas and Myson?
linkClaudevolume_up
Exactly. I've actually received some confidential information from Edelgard about them.
linkClaudevolume_up
Those who slither in the dark. At least, that's what the Empire calls them.
linkClaudevolume_up
They can shape-shift, they command dangerous powers, and they influence events in mysterious ways. In short, they bring chaos to Fódlan.
linkHolstvolume_up
I was under the impression that the Empire found their hideout and purged them all.
linkClaudevolume_up
Yeah, well, some of them escaped. Lord Arundel, their leader, seemingly up and vanished.
linkClaudevolume_up
And no one's caught so much as a glimpse of Tomas since he fled from Garreg Mach.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Hmm. In light of the circumstances, I am afraid I must ask.
linkLorenzvolume_up
Do you know anything about this?
linkShezvolume_up
Yeah, maybe. Guess I should take this opportunity to learn what I can.
linkShezvolume_up
Yeah, maybe. Guess I should take this opportunity to learn what I can.
linkClaudevolume_up
I know we're all dying to find out what their endgame is, but restoring order comes first.
linkClaudevolume_up
The flames of unrest are already catching in neighboring regions. We'll have a full-blown catastrophe on our hands if we ignore it.
linkClaudevolume_up
This is why we had to abandon our battle with the Kingdom. We need to stomp this out, and fast.
linkArvalvolume_up
For all you know, you could be a part of those who slither in the dark. It's entirely within the realm of possibility.
linkArvalvolume_up
And yet, not a single one of them seems to be considering that.
linkArvalvolume_up
Just look how much they trust you.