linkShezvolume_up
Sorry, I got distracted and missed the last part.
linkShezvolume_up
Something about your plan to restore House Nuvelle?
linkConstancevolume_up
That was where the conversation started! Clearly, you have not listened to a single word I've said!
linkShezvolume_up
Uh, yeah, I totally am. You're gonna save this prince who's being held captive by some evil cult of sorcerers in order to restore House Nuvelle?
linkConstancevolume_up
That is not even remotely close to what I said! Where has your mind been this whole time?
linkConstancevolume_up
Creating new magic, charting unknown sorcery waters... Therein lies the means to make my dream a reality!
linkConstancevolume_up
To that end, I have decided that you will make a most fitting test subject for my research!
linkConstancevolume_up
What reason could you possibly have to refuse? Do you not want the honor of helping House Nuvelle regain its former glory?
linkShezvolume_up
I don't mind lending a hand, but I'm not so keen on being a test subject.
linkShezvolume_up
You don't even know what'll happen. Wouldn't it make sense to experiment on yourself first?
linkConstancevolume_up
Huh. A rather astute deduction for one such as yourself.
linkConstancevolume_up
However, there is one critical flaw in your reasoning.
linkConstancevolume_up
Were I to do as you propose, I would be unable to properly observe the results with my own eyes!
linkShezvolume_up
Well then, you'll just have to be patient until someone volunteers.
linkShezvolume_up
We'd have a big problem on our hands if something happened to me before the next battle, right? Actually, that probably goes for everyone.
linkConstancevolume_up
I suppose you are correct. But then my research has reached an impasse!
linkShezvolume_up
Hmm, I guess so. OK, how about this.
linkShezvolume_up
Since we're at war, why not try and distinguish yourself in battle? You could still conduct your research at the same time.
linkShezvolume_up
Combat's more my wheelhouse anyway. In fact, we could even start right now with some training. What do you say?
linkConstancevolume_up
Uh, I respectfully decline. While I am not entirely opposed to the idea of military prestige...
linkConstancevolume_up
I am unable to accompany you at this time. Training at night will surely suffice.
linkShezvolume_up
At night? But you won't have enough time if you don't train during the day. You're not planning on pulling all-nighters, are you?
linkConstancevolume_up
Oh please, I am not that foolish. I simply do not wish to train at this very moment.
linkShezvolume_up
All right, I'm not gonna twist your arm. But I'm heading over to the training grounds, so feel free to come by if you change your mind.
linkConstancevolume_up
Very well. However, there are extenuating circumstances that prevent me from doing so.
linkConstancevolume_up
Nevertheless, I shall succeed in all my endeavors, be they magical or military! And I shall do it all in my own way!