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Edelgard enters the scene
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Edelgard
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Here again, I see.
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Linhardt
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Of course, Your Majesty. I couldn't investigate this place freely when those of the church were around.
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Edelgard
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Understandably. Now, about my proposal to create an institution for Crest and Relic research...
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Edelgard
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I've decided to move forward with it. As for who will lead the charge...
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Linhardt
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You want me to be in charge of the thing after all, don't you?
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Edelgard
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Actually, no. I was just considering some conditions for whoever applies for the job.
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Linhardt
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Conditions? What kind of conditions?
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Edelgard
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To start, I won't allow the position to be a secondary one. That excludes lords who are busy looking after their own territories.
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Linhardt
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Are you suggesting land-holding lords would have no means of applying?
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Edelgard
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Quite the opposite. I'm looking for applicants with enough passion for the job that they're willing to relinquish any land-holding rights they possess.
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Edelgard
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They will be provided with necessities like food, clothing, and housing but will receive no further compensation.
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Edelgard
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That said, they will be free to take as much time off as they desire.
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Linhardt
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Do you expect anyone to be interested in such an odd position?
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Edelgard
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That's my hope.
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Linhardt
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Have you gone mad? Demanding someone rescind their land rights and then provide no compensation?
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Linhardt
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Even the unlimited time off is a rather discourteous perk to offer.
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Linhardt
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No one would accept room, board, and endless time to research... No one but me. Why must you...
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Edelgard
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Why must I what?
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Linhardt
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Why must you understand me so well? I asked you to consider the feelings of those below you...
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Linhardt
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I never expected you to consider mine to this extent.
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Edelgard
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I told you I'd figure out a way to make use of your talents that you'd find acceptable.
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Linhardt
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Honestly... No woman has ever gone through this much trouble for me before.
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Edelgard
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Then have you decided?
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Linhardt
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Yes, I have. I would be most pleased to accept your offer, Your Majesty.