Edelgard

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The identities of the cardinals are a closely guarded secret of the church.

Edelgard
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Yet Aelfric's status was disclosed in that letter. Could this signal a power struggle within the church?

Edelgard
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Or perhaps that's what they want us to believe. Either way, we should pay close attention.

Dimitri

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According to the legend that Aelfric shared with us, the chalice has the power to bring back the dead.

Dimitri
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Are his captors hoping to resurrect someone?

Dimitri
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Hmm. Or perhaps they simply intend to sell it for an exorbitant payoff...

Claude

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So it turns out ol' Aelfric is a cardinal, huh? Hard to imagine such an important figure getting abducted.

Claude
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And whoever took him somehow knows we have the chalice.

Claude
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I bet they know how to use the thing too. I doubt they just plan to decorate their mantle with it.

Linhardt

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I was speaking with Hapi earlier, and it dawned on me that she may possess a unique Crest.

Linhardt
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Perhaps it's linked to the Four Apostles. If so, then in the chasm... No. There isn't enough to back that up.

Linhardt
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Hm? Oh, sorry, Professor. I need to think on this longer before sharing my theories.

Ashe

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Aelfric's been taken hostage... Who could do such a dishonorable thing?

Ashe
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It doesn't matter. Abyss needs him. We've got to form a rescue party.

Ashe
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I just hope we're not getting in over our heads. We don't exactly know what we're dealing with.

Hilda

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We were hoping the chalice would protect Abyss, but it's the reason Aelfric got captured. That's ironic.

Hilda
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The people here really adore him. I'm sure they'd appreciate our help getting him back.

Hilda
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Then again, are we getting too involved? Maybe we should leave before we make things any worse.

Yuri

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Things were dicey for a bit there. Gotta say I'm relieved that no harm befell anyone in Abyss.

Yuri
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I've made sure that the elderly and children are hidden in their homes. They need to stay safe.

Yuri
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Nothing right now. But I might call on you for a favor later.

Yuri
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Comes naturally to me. When I say jump, my rogues jump. That's why they call me boss.

Yuri
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So that's the deal. People are safe for now. But I can't shake the feeling that something's just...off.

Yuri
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All we can do at this point is focus on the problem staring us in the face.

Balthus

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You ask me, we can't expect to just mosey on by, hand over the chalice, and make it out alive.

Balthus
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Nothing sounds better than saving Aelfric and roughing up the jerks who took him. It's just...

Balthus
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Well, as the Relentless King of Grappling, I'll be fine. But I'm worried about the others.

Constance

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Might I have a word? It concerns the blackguards who abducted Aelfric.

Constance
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I alluded to it before, but I sincerely believe there is a spy in Abyss.

Constance
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I see... Well, I shall drop the matter if you think it best.

Constance
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We are in agreement, then?

Constance
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Yuri is exceedingly devoted to his friends, but there are times that he can be a bit too trusting.

Hapi

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We've gotta get Elfie back.

Hapi
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I was abducted once, when I was younger. My captor used me as a test subject in her twisted experiments.

Hapi
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Maybe we can just give them the chalice and they'll release him unharmed.

Abysskeeper

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Hey, you. Listen up. I've got something to report. And it's me. I...I'm a failure. A farce. An insult to the noble title of Abysskeeper.

Abysskeeper
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Master Aelfric's done so much for me. I wanted to pay him back one day, but instead...I let this happen.

Abysskeeper
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I'll never make this up to him. Ugh! I'm disgusted with myself! Don't look at me—I'm a monster.

Rogue

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It all happened so fast. They forced their way in and took Aelfric. There was nothing I could do.

Rogue
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We all wanted to fight, but Aelfric stopped us.

Rogue
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He always thinks of others first...even if it means sacrificing himself.

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The leader of the group that took Aelfric... I've seen him before.

Rogue
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He wouldn't hesitate to slaughter an entire town... if he stood to gain even a little by it.

Rogue
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His laugh chills me to the bone...

Rogue

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The Ashen Wolves are strong. I don't think even they can do this on their own...

Rogue
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You'll lend them a hand, won't you, Professor? Please, save Aelfric!

Elderly Man

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Aelfric is a prominent figure in the church.

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If the archbishop hears what happened, she might send the Knights of Seiros.

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That'd make things complicated. Folks down here don't trust 'em.

Mysterious Woman

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I have seen nothing. I have been here in this place, where I always am.

Mysterious Woman
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You cannot think it was me who did something. I am full of innocence!

Rogue

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It's gotten pretty dangerous around here, so we've sent all the children back to their homes.

Rogue
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I hope Aelfric's all right...