Lady of Deceit
Explore - Chapter 16
Edelgard
Hubert
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Honestly, I did not expect such strident supporters of the archbishop as Seteth and Flayn to flee.
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But with this victory, we have all but cornered the Church of Seiros and its knights.
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The power of Seteth and Flayn was certainly a sight to behold. The archbishop's supporters were strong.
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But with this victory, we have all but cornered the Church of Seiros and its knights.
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Ferdinand
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Dimitri, the King of Faerghus. He despises Edelgard and everything she stands for.
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I am of the opinion that a man seized by such strong feelings is not fit to be king. It is a sad situation, really.
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If he cannot suppress his emotions to make reasoned decisions, he should abdicate.
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No, they cannot. Kingly judgment has to be wholly separate from the emotions of the individual.
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Linhardt
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There are stories of Heroes' Relics a thousand years ago of which we have no real evidence today.
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So many, in fact, that I'm led to wonder if those Relics are nothing more than legends...
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Especially since we know of Relics like those passed down in the families of the 10 Fódlan Elites.
Caspar
Bernadetta
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I've got a dream, you know. I don't know if it'll come true, but it's nice to hope.
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Remember when I went to Brigid, with Petra? I drew a picture of some of the flowers I saw there.
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I wanna fill a whole book with drawings of the biggest plants I see! And the carnivorous ones especially! Oh, I hope I get the chance...
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I've got a dream, you know. Not that I think it'll actually come true, but it's nice to hope.
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I'd like to get out of Fódlan and travel across the sea. Maybe to Dagda. Maybe even past that.
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I want to see all the wild jungles out there, the huge flowers, and—oh—the carnivorous plants!
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I know it's not realistic, and I know it's probably impossible, but that's what I'd like.
Dorothea
Petra
Felix
Ashe
Sylvain
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After he wins, there won't be anything left. He'll be a storm, leaving nothing behind.
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You know, even back at the Officers Academy, he never had much to do with anyone from the Empire.
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We'll be fighting Dimitri and his troops soon. We all oughta train a little harder if we want to stay alive.
Mercedes
Annette
Ingrid
Lorenz
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I used to live there, you know. Though that was before my time in the Officers Academy.
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No, of course not. There is a school of magic there, which I was enrolled in for a time.
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Trouble within the Kingdom forced me to return to Alliance lands. There was much I had yet to learn.
Raphael
Ignatz
Lysithea
Marianne
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Even though we're denying the doctrine and fighting the knights, I keep praying to the goddess...
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When I think about those who have fallen in battle... I...I have no choice but to pray.
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The goddess of the church may be a fallacy, but I'm sure she still exists in some form.
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Leonie
Hanneman
Manuela
Alois
Shamir
Fleche
Gatekeeper
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That's the site of the ancient battle where Nemesis, the King of Liberation, fought the prophet Seiros.
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Shifty Merchant
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Things we can't obtain here are likely obtainable by way of the underground.
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Are you unfamiliar with Garreg Mach's underground? The place is an absolute paradise for those who can't stay above ground.
Monk
Soldier
Merchant
Former Monk
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Now that we've even lost Seteth, the possibility of the church returning to its former power is slim.
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Today I came to beg the goddess to grant me leave to quit my position. From tomorrow, I live by my own values.
Soldier
Soldier
Soldier
Scholar
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You must know about the Western Church in the Kingdom, and the Eastern Church in the Alliance.
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But you probably don't know about the Southern Church. It used to exist a long time ago, in Enbarr.
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The bishop of the Southern Church who participated was exiled by the furious emperor.
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After that, the Empire reconciled with the Central Church, but relations continued to be strained.
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That history has probably laid the groundwork for the current antagonism among the Empire's citizens.
Citizen
Yuri
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The church smiles warmly on all who pay reverence, but defy them, and... Well, that's another story.
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The way the Knights of Seiros fight is cold-blooded and ruthless. Coming from me, you get the implications.
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Yeah, somehow. There are no good ways out of here, so we're lucky they never came through.
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Yeah... Although it was a draw, I'm relieved it ended without the monastery being captured.
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Balthus
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So about this surprise attack. It's all over if the details leak, yeah? I know my shoulders are broad, but you sure you wanna lay a secret like that on 'em?
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I'm no war hero. In fact, I'm a wanted man. If I were you, I wouldn't trust me with something that important...
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Wait a minute. By "she," do you mean Edelgard? Ha! I didn't know she had eyes for me.
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Huh. I just got a sudden chill, like someone's got it out for me. It's not you, is it? Nah... You wouldn't. Your shoes are too goody.
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Hard to say, but the bounty hunters have been off my back lately. Maybe my debts are finally forgotten...
Constance
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Fhirdiad at last... The very city where I struggled through school and mastered the art of spellcraft!
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So many memories are bound up there, and now it is to become a battlefield... I am a bit overwhelmed.
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Aha, I...I am quite the thespian, it's true. You, on the other hand, need to learn your cue.
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To fool the enemy, one must first deceive one's allies. The walls have ears, you know.
Hapi
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The lady who captured me after I ran away from my village. I wonder if she remembers me...
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Honestly, I don't wanna go anywhere near her. But if I have to, it won't be much different than any other fight.
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That's how it goes, right? If we wanna end this war, we have to keep charging forward, no matter who's on the other side.
Jeritza
Anna
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I'd love to catch up, but I'm super busy right now. Working. For money. You understand.
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I'd love to catch up, but I'm super busy right now. Working. For money. You understand.
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There's unrest everywhere these days. All of my fellow merchants seem to be endangered.
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I hope things go back to normal soon. People need more to smile about, aside from my great deals.
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Some folks have made their home there. Obviously they all have their reasons and tales to tell.
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But only the most enterprising merchant would venture near it. My advice? Avoid going there yourself.
Abysskeeper & Imperial Soldier
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As you know, I'm the anointed alpha of Abyss. But this lady's been standing watch for a while. She can probably hear us talking even now...
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Yes, I can. I'm here by order of Lord Hubert. That is all I'm at liberty to reveal at present.
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Wow. Impressive. You've really got a knack for this, lady. Ever think of making this a full-time gig? I could use the company... I mean, the backup.
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Rogue
Monk
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I did indeed. I was acquainted with your parents. I've been wanting to speak with you for a while now.
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Do you mind terribly picking up some fresh flowers to place upon your mother's grave?
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