Following a Dream

Well done, Professor. We have brought the war to a magnificent conclusion.

The Empire, Alliance, and Kingdom are no more. Nor are there any factions that could blindside us and cause conflict.

Now it falls to us to rule Fódlan, and bring about an era of peace and prosperity.

You would be a fine choice for the first ruler of this new era. I sincerely believe that.

I will follow you, Professor. I aim to be a great and respectable noble.

Congratulations on a job well done, Professor. I do hope Lady Rhea is well?

Is it true what I heard? You'll be taking over her post?

Would that make you archbishop? Or higher still? Am I in the company of the future ruler of Fódlan?

Me? I have no interest in a leadership role. I'm happy to spend the rest of my days studying...and napping.

All...

RIGHT!

We did it, Professor! We really gave it to 'em out there!

With all the fighting and hardships, I don't know how we did it...

But I'm glad we made it through together!

Now all we gotta do is make you the new ruler! That's gonna be a fun coronation!

Phew... It's all over, Professor. Though I am worried about Lady Rhea...

But still, Fódlan is united, and those terrible people lurking in the dark have finally been destroyed.

Looks like it's the dawn of a wonderful new era...of blissful seclusion for Bernie!

Finally! An end to the fighting. Have you ever felt happier?

I've worried that I might not live to see this day, but here we are, and everything is going to be OK, isn't it?

Hah, my heart feels like it's ready to burst. I'm so full of happiness, yet I feel a sense of loss too...

Please do what you can to keep the peace, so we never have to face such awful times again.

War has been ended. I will now be returning to Brigid.

I hope in the new Fódlan, Brigid can be accepted with friendship.

When my professor becomes the leader, I think that will have a possibility.

Please, choose well.

It's over.

What will you do? I heard you intend to lead.

Well, if you do choose to lead, I might like to work for you.

But first I'll go back to the old Faerghus territory.

Where my father and my old friends once lived. I need to pay respects, put flowers on their graves.

Well, it took a long while for us to get here, but we did it. The war is finally over.

We've been through a lot together, haven't we? Let me just say, it's truly been an honor.

For whatever it's worth, I think you'd make a great monarch, and I'd support you every step of the way.

Ah, yow! She didn't have to slap me that hard.

Oh, Professor, it's you. What's up? Need something?

All fighting and no loving makes Sylvain a rusty boy. Well, I can get back in practice now.

Peacetime is the best for love—nobody dying, nobody getting hurt...except me, apparently.

If you're gonna be the ruler, you need to keep the peace going so I can catch up on my love life.

I heard a rumor that you're going to take over for Lady Rhea!

You have nothing to worry about. We're here to help you if you need anything at all!

We'll support you no matter what path you choose to follow!

Is Lady Rhea OK? She was quite weakened to start, and then she took all those heavy injuries...

I don't want to imagine it, but what will happen if Lady Rhea passes away like this?

Anyhow... You're going to be the ruler, Professor? It's so strange to think of, for some reason!

Can it really be? Are we truly at peace?

To think that my days will not be spent debating war tactics and preparing for battles. It doesn't quite feel real.

Now that we are finally at peace, I'm not quite sure what to do with myself.

As long as I have a routine in place for myself, I can find contentment.

The day is ours, Professor. And this victory will ensure our names are immortalized in history.

Or perhaps this is but the opening chapter in the tale they will write of our glory.

After all, if you are to rule this reunited land, surely there is bound to be a place for me at your side?

Regardless, your decision will have an impact on my future, so be sure to make it a good one!

Hey, Professor! I was just thinking I might go train.

I know the war's over, but that doesn't mean I can stop working my muscles!

There's no harm in keeping up on my training!

After all that happened to Lady Rhea, all of the stuff with Solon and the others, and everything that's happened with you, Professor...

There's still a lot I don't understand.

Please teach me, Professor—everything you know, everything you've learned.

If it's at all possible, I hope you'll speak about it not just to me, but to everyone else as well.

I think everyone should know what happened here.

If we're going to build a new, united Fódlan...that's absolutely crucial.

Those who slither in the dark will never harm anyone again. They're finally done for.

Thank you, Professor. Finally, I feel some vindication for what I've gone through.

As long as I'm of use here, I'm happy to stick around, Professor.

And with that, we can finally enjoy a time of peace. I'm honored to have fought by your side.

Even if you haven't made plans yet, I know you'll do your best, whatever your future may hold.

Please let me know if there's anything more I can do.

Hey, Professor! The war is finally, really, definitely over now, right?

We're not gonna find out that there was some evil shadowy figure hiding behind the subterranean guys, are we?

I feel invincible! A nice perk of being your student, don't you think?

Well, we both made it. And we avenged Jeralt too. Can't say it gets any better than that.

You've got a lot of work ahead of you, I hear. People want you to govern, don't they?

You've got to consider it carefully, so you don't have any regrets. Whatever you choose, though, just know that I'm here for you.

Well, we both made it. And we avenged Jeralt too. Can't say it gets any better than that.

You've got a lot of work ahead of you, I hear. People want you to govern, don't they?

You've got to consider it carefully, so you don't have any regrets. Whatever you choose, though, just know that I'm here for you.

At last, the day is upon us. The captain would be pleased. Don't you think, Leonie?

Definitely. And he'd be proud of the professor too.

It seems like our efforts have been rewarded. It was certainly a long, difficult struggle to get here.

It was. Oh, Jeralt... We worked so hard for this.

Whaaaaaah!

Aaah! How long have you been standing there?!

Er, ahem.

Whether or not you choose to succeed Lady Rhea, we will forever be by your side.

Yeah. We'll be here no matter what you decide. But make sure you think it through. You don't want to have any regrets.

Well? Is your mind made up?

I have faith in Lady Rhea's convalescence, but even so, what she needs now is rest.

And while she is recovering, somebody must watch over Fódlan.

There is no one more fit to wear such a mantle than you, Professor.

That is what I believe. I do not doubt the others feel the same.

Shambhala... An underground city with an entirely different lineage than the goddess?

Strange phenomena, driven by a source totally alien to the Crests that we understand. Most unsettling!

Could it be magic? Some manner of technology? I would like to know the truth of it all. Very much so.

I want to know their history, their knowledge. Why do you suppose they chose this place to occupy?

No, I suppose you wouldn't... It seems we will have to excavate Shambhala to know more.

Although, I heard you will be the Ruler here? Should I ask your permission to proceed with the dig?

Life can be tough, you know? But if you've got your friends to help you through, it can be a lot easier.

Maybe you butt heads sometimes...but that's OK. That's how you build bonds, right?

And I've got friends, Professor. Plenty of those. It's true love that seems to have passed me by.

Jeralt... We've done it. We've finally brought this creaky old ship ashore.

The fight was long and bitter, but finally...I can lay down my burden.

Whaaaaah! It's you! Don't creep up like a ghost. Next time, announce yourself.

Er, ahem.

Whether or not you choose to succeed Lady Rhea, I will forever be by your side.

You should live your life however you want. That's what the captain would say, I think.

Jeralt... We've done it. We've finally brought this creaky old ship ashore.

The fight was long and bitter, but finally...I can lay down my burden.

Whaaaaah! It's you! Don't creep up like a ghost. Next time, announce yourself.

Er, ahem.

Whether or not you choose to succeed Lady Rhea, I will forever be by your side.

You should live your life however you want. That's what the captain would say, I think.

Lady Rhea stopped the forces that threatened to destroy Fódlan. She's trying to realize her dream of peace.

Isn't that enough? Can't you let her rest?

If you're the only person who's fit to replace her, you should just do it.

I'm sure Lady Rhea wishes for that too, right? I can't think of anyone who's more well suited to the job.

The war is finally over... I have to admit, even I got a little emotional.

Rhea's condition doesn't look good. There's nothing to do now but wait.

More importantly, are you serious about becoming Fódlan's new ruler?

Professor, do you figure Lady Rhea will be OK? She will, won't she?

I don't care one bit who'll succeed Lady Rhea, 'cause nobody's gonna need to.

She's gonna be happy and healthy again. You'll see.

Greetings, Professor! Nothing to report!

Say, how is the archbishop faring? The soldiers and citizens are all concerned!

Just when we thought peace had finally arrived... What's to become of Fódlan?

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.

All the lords of the old Kingdom seem to be pouring their efforts into rebuilding their own domains...

But without a royal family in place, they can't seem to reach any sort of agreement, and so the work can't progress.

A lot of territory in the old Empire doesn't even have any lords right now, so there are concerns about peace and prosperity breaking down in large areas...

It is the duty of the victor to restore order. We must rebuild and reunite as soon as we can!

Once Lady Rhea is fully recovered, she will resume her role as the archbishop of the church.

In which case, I do believe you would be the obvious choice for the ruler of the new royal bloodline...

Just when I thought bringing the Empire down would end the war, you had to fight where? Against whom?

The noble Knights of Seiros won't tell us commoners any meaningful details.

But at least that's the end of the fighting, right? Thanks for riding it out all this time!

This last series of battles was swift, but vicious.

Myrddin, Gronder, Merceus... Many of our allies lost their lives in those battles.

But now, we've finally avenged our fallen friends.

I don't think anybody would bat an eye if it was Seteth who ascended the throne.

But really, I think we can all agree that the role of tough-but-fair second-in-command suits him best.

The most important thing we can do now is to pour all of our efforts into rebuilding the church and the monastery.

We've relied on Lady Rhea and Seteth up till now, but after all this, we'll need to do our part too.

The church may even need to go through some changes to catch up with the times.

Lady Rhea was injured?! How could such a thing happen?

Wasn't she supposed to be resting? I can't believe she'd put herself in danger by going into battle in that state...

Oh, Goddess... Please save Lady Rhea...

I've gotta write a letter to my family. They're waiting in my old hometown.

I've gotta tell them I'll be coming home soon! I mean, what else could possibly happen?

Everyone in the Knights of Seiros is eagerly awaiting your ascension to the throne, Professor.

With the ability and virtue you've shown, you've demonstrated all the qualities the leader of a united Fódlan needs.

If you're still wavering, we hope you will make your mind up soon.

I've heard that you'll take over as the ruler of this new land. Is that true?

And here I thought you'd take over for Lady Rhea as archbishop...

We'll be lonely here in the monastery if you leave.

Oh, hey, why don't we make Garreg Mach the new capital?

The war's over...for now. We need to think ahead to our next steps.

And here you are, the new chosen leader of the land. Though, judging by your expression, you don't seem too enthused.

If you end up on the throne, do me a favor and take care of the people of Abyss. I'd like to spread my wings and fly away someday.

War is over, pal. It's time to relax! Grab some drinks and let loose!

Nothing makes a drink taste better than sharing it with a buddy who's fought at your side. Throw in some war stories, and you've got yourself a party.

Ahaha! Thanks to my tireless efforts, the war is at an end.

But the work of achieving my dream has only begun! House Nuvelle's name shall ring out once more!

I'm already deep into several promising avenues of research. Hm-hm-hm!

I heard you might become the next leader of Fódlan.

Personally, I'm into the idea. If you have the chance, you'll take it, right?

I'd say go for it. I wanna see how you'd clean up this messy old continent of ours.

That might be something I can get excited about.

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.

I can tell that things will settle down soon enough. Gotta get back to slinging wares and making moolah!

And hopefully no more messes to spoil it after this...

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. Listen up. I've got something to report.

War is over! And it's all thanks to you. That's no small feat, and I bet it took a lot of hard work. On behalf of the world, thank you!

On a personal note...I'm, uh, chewing on an idea. Marriage. I'm thinking of getting hitched! If I do... I may have to move up top.

The idea of leaving my post is terrifying, to be honest. Not sure what a life up top would even look like. But for her, I'll figure it out. She's worth it.

So you've managed to make it all the way to the end. For once, it seems the stars were wrong.

My reading of the stars predicted that, during the war, you would fall to your death.

But that was five years ago. Perhaps the prediction was true for you then somehow.

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.