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For some students, this will be their first time stepping onto a real battlefield.

It's important that they're mentally prepared.

As for me? Ha! Do I look green to you?

You're quite powerful to have beaten us in the mock battle.

Such a shame you aren't leading our class...

We have only just arrived at the academy, and we're already being sent out to take care of bandits.

It is a noble mission, but one that will likely require battle. In practice, there is little difference between a battle and a war.

Even with the support of the Knights of Seiros, we must still brace ourselves for the challenge.

Your performance in the mock battle was exceptional, Professor. You have inspired me to follow your example and study even more diligently.

Perhaps we could train together sometime. I would love to test myself against your sword skills again.

Those bandits really didn't think things through, did they?

They had to have known the knights would be after them the moment they entered the monastery's turf.

Fine by me, though. I'm raring for some real combat experience. Any chance to grow is a good thing.

I hear you've been tasked with hunting down bandits, right? Meanwhile, my class is stuck with a downright peaceful mission.

Sounds like you'll be fighting alongside the knights too. Don't let the monastery down, Teach.

I fully accept the necessity of real battle from time to time, but it is still a surprise to be tasked with punishing bandits without warning.

It is a rather different sort of mission. It makes me wonder what the archbishop is planning...

I've heard your class is hunting thieves.

That mission is very different from the one we were given.

Do you know of the Aegir family? We have long held the position of prime minister in the Empire.

The Empire's power lies with six noble families, my family foremost among them.

The full explanation may be time-consuming. I can give you a moment to get ready, if you would like to take notes.

All right. I will list the six great noble families.

There's Caspar's father, Count Bergliez, the Minister of Military Affairs. Then there's Linhardt's father, Count Hevring, the Minister of Domestic Affairs.

Bernadetta's father, Count Varley, is the Minister of Religious Affairs. Hubert's father, Marquis Vestra, is the Minister of the Imperial Household.

Finally we have Duke Gerth, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and my own father, Duke Aegir, the Prime Minister.

One day, I will take his place as the prime minister of the Empire.

I am more talented than anyone in my class— even Edelgard. I will lead the Empire to a bright, enlightened future.

There is nothing I cannot achieve.

There is nothing I cannot achieve.

Swimming through a sea of countless books, tracking down that single sought-after volume...

It's absolute bliss.

How do the poor fools who spend their days sharpening swords and polishing armor find any joy in life?

Hey there, Professor! You here to check in on my training?

Oh, that reminds me. I found this small cloth. It's kinda weird.

Not really sure what it is, but it works great for wiping up sweat!

Hey there, Professor! You here to check in on my training?

Oh, that reminds me. I found this small cloth. It's kinda weird.

Not really sure what it is, but it works great for wiping up sweat!

Hey there, Professor! You here to check in on my training?

Oh, that reminds me. I found this small cloth. It's kinda weird.

Not really sure what it is, but it works great for wiping up sweat!

Wh-what is it? I'm not doing anything!

Oh, Professor... Hello.

Oh, Professor... Hello.

Brigid has much more warmth than Fódlan. Even spring here has coolness!

And you, Professor? Which do you find is worst? Too hot or too cold weather?

It is better if you do not approach me.

If you spend too much time around a man of Duscur, there will be rumors.

For years, the boar prince and I were inseparable. I know him better than almost anyone else.

So let me give you some advice. Beneath all that princely polish, he's an animal, nothing more.

He's strong and skilled, sure. But don't place your trust in him as a human being.

Take care he doesn't chew you up and spit you out.

It's thanks to my adoptive father, Lonato, that a commoner like me is here at the academy.

He is the very model of chivalry. Someday I'm going to be just like him.

Our first assignment is to take out some bandits? Did anyone tell Lady Rhea that people's lives are at stake?

I lost my own brother to bandits...

...Is something someone has said at some point, I'm sure. OK. Not my finest attempt at humor.

Professor, you're the one taking out the bandits? Heh, that's one way to start your career at the academy.

I didn't expect they'd order us to risk our lives here. Seems a bit extreme, doesn't it?

The cathedral is nice and quiet. It's so relaxing...

Oh, Professor. Did you come to pray to the goddess?

I've got to find out everyone's likes and dislikes so I know what to cook. Who knows when it will be my turn at kitchen duty!

How about you, Professor? Do you like sweet or spicy food?

Felix, Sylvain, and I have known each other since we were children. His Highness, as well.

Though I should warn you that both Felix and Sylvain are a bit...challenging at times.

The moment I take my eyes off them, they're off causing all kinds of trouble. It's always been that way.

Now that you're all the way over here, Professor, care to join me in some training?

After training, I love tending to the horses or burying myself in a good pile of books. Ahh, there's truly nothing better!

It is the duty of every Fódlan noble to demonstrate piety toward Seiros.

Have you also come to offer your prayers to the goddess, Professor?

The next assignment is to drive out bandits? Sounds like some training is in order!

Tell me something, Professor. When it comes to a one-on-one battle, which is better? Strength or skill?

I'm so glad to be a student here, if only because I get to use this library.

Reading books from all the regions of Fódlan... I feel almost like I'm visiting those places myself.

There were way too many vegetables in today's meal. The ratio of vegetables to sweets was completely skewed...

Oh! Hi, Professor! Were you just eavesdropping on me?

Well...everyone knows a plateful of sweets is far preferred to a plateful of vegetables, regardless of age.

Um, Professor? Our next mission is to go after a group of bandits.

I'm...not very confident. I'm afraid I'll just hold everyone else back.

I should probably stay behind for this one. Or help plan the attack instead.

Uh. Hello.

Um, if you'll excuse me...

I'm bored! Maybe I should go into town... But that would be such a hassle.

Oh! Hi, Professor. I'm rather busy right now, so do make it quick.

Professor! Hey, do you know how old Captain Jeralt is?

That's enough, Leonie. If I don't know, how could my child know?

It's not normal to forget your own age, you know. It's kind of worrisome, actually.

By the time you're forgetting your own age, you're past the point of caring.

I guess if you put it that way, you've got a point...

Inside the cathedral, there is a chapel dedicated to the Four Saints. Do you know of them?

Saint Indech, Saint Macuil, Saint Cichol, and...

Saint Cethleann! Who is your favorite, Professor?

Now that you are a member of the church, be sure to familiarize yourself with our teachings and traditions.

Excellent work guiding the students in the mock battle. Taking command like that? Simply splendid.

And bearing the unknown Crest's power? Yes! I'm talking about you.

Your talents are incredible, and Lady Rhea's insight as to your potential is doubly so.

(There's some hair in the device. It looks just like my hair...)

You know, Professor, there are some things I'll just never understand.

Like the other night, I went on a date with a dashing, handsome, strong, young knight. Oh, I'm a bit weak just remembering him. Anyway...

Do you know what that no-good jerk said when we got back to my room? He said, "What a mess. I'm afraid to go in there!" Can you believe it?!

You know who cares about keeping everything neat and tidy? Not me, that's who. "Afraid to go in there." Some knight he is!

Oh, Professor! How are you today?

I'm just heading out for a mission. I'll be seeing you!

Have we met?

That person sure does remind me of somebody, but I can't figure out who.

Oh, do ya need me for something? Sorry, but I'm really busy right now.

Thank you for paying me a visit.

Is there anything troubling you? Or is there, perhaps, something I can help you with?

I can often be found here, so if there is ever anything you need, please do not hesitate to pay me a visit.

You look bored. Care to duel?

What? I just wanted to spar...

Do you know about the cardinals? They are the ones who run the church.

Their identities are a closely guarded secret...

Greetings, Professor! Nothing to report!

Are you settled in here at the monastery yet? Make sure to have a good look around! There's much to see!

Like fish! You do know about the pond behind the dining hall, right? You can fish there! Give it a try!

Things we can't obtain here are likely obtainable by way of the underground.

Are you unfamiliar with Garreg Mach's underground? The place is an absolute paradise for those who can't stay above ground.

Those Abyssian idiots. All they ever do is cause trouble.

We'd best purge the entire underbelly of Garreg Mach.

We will accompany you on your assignment. We don't want anything to happen to our precious students.

If any of you run into trouble, we'll step in and help out!

The Knights of Seiros are also known as the shining knights. We are the sword and shield of the divine Seiros.

There are many orders of knights in the world, but we are the only one that has the honor of bearing the name Seiros.

As a member of the church, you should probably study up on the history of Seiros and the knights.

Zanado, the Red Canyon, is a place of great significance to the Church of Seiros.

Even members of the church are forbidden from entering without permission.

To go trampling around in there, causing trouble... Those bandits truly are morally reprehensible.

Brigid, Almyra, Duscur... Even people from far-off lands gather here at the academy.

Word of advice, Professor. There are those who don't think kindly of such people.

I hear the Officers Academy of the monastery was founded about two centuries ago.

The eastern region of Fódlan was being invaded by Almyra, and so the archbishop of the time took measures to prevent the border from being taken.

In order to ensure Fódlan would be safe from potential threats, she deemed it necessary to raise a generation of excellence.

That is how the establishment was founded, though its purpose has changed over the years.

Whoever you are, it doesn't matter much to me. But I do advise getting out of here before you get tangled up in trouble.

Unless you've been sent here under someone's orders. In which case, I'll happily show you a good time. Heh heh...

Hmm... You're that mercenary turned professor, aren't you? The one who showed up at the monastery kinda recently.

Yeah, you're the one I've heard so much about. Well, I guess it's fine you're here, then.

You can call me Yuri. You'll want to remember that, if you ever come down here again.

Ah, it's you. Bit of a trek, coming all the way down here, huh?

I'll be helping you out now, but just so you know, my life is still down here.

If you can't find me in the classroom on the surface, you'll likely find me here instead.

Whoever you are, it doesn't matter much to me. But I do advise getting out of here before you get tangled up in trouble.

Unless you've been sent here under someone's orders. In which case, I'll happily show you a good time. Heh heh...

Hmmm. You're that mercenary turned professor, aren't you? The one who showed up at the monastery kinda recently.

Yeah, you're the one I've heard so much about. Well, I guess it's fine you're here, then.

You can call me Yuri. You'll want to remember that, if you ever come down here again.

Haven't seen your face before. You're clearly not from around here.

You don't strike me as the thief or merchant type. I don't owe you money, do I?

The name's Balthus. Formerly of the Alliance.

Well? Did you come all the way here just to stare at my rippling abs, or did you want something?

If you're gonna ask me for help on the surface, it better be real important. I try not to go up there unless I absolutely have to.

Haven't seen your face before. You're clearly not from around here.

Ah, you're that new teacher everyone's been yapping about. And yet...you look younger than me. Weird.

The name's Balthus. Formerly of the Alliance.

And who might you be? Not an Abyssian, that much is clear at a glance.

A visitor from above, perhaps? With what purpose?

Oh...but of course. You must be the new teacher specially appointed by Lady Rhea. That is it, yes?

Rumors have been flying underground about you. Well, then! I am Constance von Nuvelle.

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Ahaha!

Ah. Come to invite me to a lesson or some such, have you?

I prefer not to be aboveground during the day when I can help it. Unless there are storm clouds above.

And who might you be? Not an Abyssian, that much is clear at a glance.

A visitor from above, perhaps? With what purpose?

Oh...but of course. You must be the new teacher specially appointed by Lady Rhea. That is it, yes?

Rumors have been flying underground about you. Well, then! I am Constance von Nuvelle.

It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. Ahaha!

Who are you? Wait, shut up, let me guess.

You're...that new professor, right? You just started teaching up on the surface.

I heard you were beautiful, but obviously that was an exaggeration.

Oh, Chatterbox. You been looking for me?

I'd prefer not to visit the surface, if I can help it. I don't wanna run into any knights.

Who are you? Wait, shut up, let me guess.

You're...that new professor, right? You just started teaching up on the surface.

Even here, people have been talking about you. Not that the gossip got everything right.

I heard you were beautiful, but obviously that was an exaggeration.

Hello there! Are you that new professor everyone's talking about?

Name's Anna. I'm a merchant who slings wares all across Fódlan...and beyond!

I come in here all the time, so I'm sure our paths will cross more. Hopefully much more!

Hey, Professor. How's it going? Making lots of coin?

I'd love to catch up, but I'm super busy right now. Working. For money. You understand.

Hey, Professor. How's it going? Making lots of coin?

I'd love to catch up, but I'm super busy right now. Working. For money. You understand.

There's unrest everywhere these days. All of my fellow merchants seem to be endangered.

I hope things go back to normal soon. People need more to smile about, aside from my great deals.

Abyss? You're interested in that place, are you?

Ancient sprawling remains deep below Garreg Mach... That's Abyss.

Some folks have made their home there. Obviously they all have their reasons and tales to tell.

But only the most enterprising merchant would venture near it. My advice? Avoid going there yourself.

Hey, you. You're from up top, right? What business do you have here?

Wait a minute... Ah, got it. You're that new professor, aren't you? I suppose that means I have to let you pass.

I guess...welcome to Abyss! This town is full of rough-and-toughs, so watch your back down here.

Hey, you. You're from up top, right? What business do you have here?

Wait a minute... Ah, got it. You're that new professor, aren't you? I suppose that means I have to let you pass.

I guess...welcome to Abyss! This town is full of rough-and-toughs, so watch your back down here.

Hey. What are you lookin' at?

I don't want any trouble. Get lost.

Such an innocent face you have...

This isn't a place for innocent people.

Especially not if you're carrying money.

Ah, I see. So you are Jeralt's child. You so resemble your mother.

I've been gone from the monastery for some time now because... Well, it matters not.

Might I...ask a favor of you?

Do you mind terribly picking up some fresh flowers to place upon your mother's grave?

I am certain she'd be deeply moved to receive a gift from you.

Thank you so much. This is just the type of flower she once loved so dearly.

I can rest easy now.

I must be off. Take especially good care of yourself, won't you?

Please, look after Jeralt. She'd have wanted that.