The Delusional Prince

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I have lost my dominion. My nobility may seem like nothing more than a title.

But I will never lose my noble heart.

I will stop Edelgard, even if it costs me my life.

I have turned my blade against her now. I cannot go back on that decision.

Professor... Do you think I chose the wrong path?

You are right...

The promise was made five years ago, but I must say I'm rather impressed by how many of us managed to make it.

Personally, I only showed up because I hoped to see you again, Professor.

I've been with my family in the Empire until recently. I admit to feeling a little guilty betraying Her Majesty...but only a little.

Now that we're all together again, I suppose the fighting will begin soon.

Hey, Professor! You won't believe what happened!

I figured I couldn't go back to the Empire after Garreg Mach fell, so I started drifting across the Kingdom and Alliance.

Then I just happened to run into our old class, so we came back to the monastery together!

Ah, at last, I return to my domain! My lonely paradise! My realm of exquisite solitude!

Huh? Professor? Is that, um. Is that you?

You, um. You didn't hear that just now, did you?

Laaa-la-laaa-la-laaa...

Professor! Oh my! It's so good to see you.

These days, so many old friends seem to be disappearing. But you... You're here!

It's incredible to see you again after five years!

I have a feeling your name will go down in history.

Edelgard is controlling the Empire. She is putting the pressure on the Kingdom and Alliance.

Empire and religion are at open war. It will be... difficult for us at first.

But corrupt nobles are many. That means the common people will rebel and be joining our side.

With you, Professor, the battle tides will...ah, will turn. I have certainty.

Hello. I have a request concerning that...creature.

I can hardly look at the thing in the state it's in. Do something about it.

We tracked the boar for five years. I thought he was dead. In the state he's in, he might as well be.

He's gotten better at killing people, and in exchange, surrendered what little humanity he had.

Is...is Dedue really gone?

There's so much more I wanted to say to him.

He was always so tender with the flowers in the greenhouse. I wonder how they're doing...

Is...is Dedue really gone?

We were classmates, of course, but I never really had the chance to get to know him.

He was always so tender with the flowers in the greenhouse. I wonder how they're doing...

An awful lot has happened in these past five years. There were so many times I wished you were around.

I'm glad you're back. Your skills are worth more than a whole army.

I finally managed to meet up with everyone again, but they're all so gloomy.

Hey, Professor. Care to join me for a cup of tea? We could invite the others, and the soldiers.

Oh! I should invite Dimitri to come along as well.

Though I don't suppose he'll want to join in...

Now that I think about it, His Highness was right. We probably don't have time to waste on cleaning...

Maybe I wasn't taking the situation seriously enough. After all, the Imperial army could be showing up at any time!

I was just so happy to see you again. And everyone else too. Maybe I got carried away.

These past five years, many Kingdom houses have become vassals of the Empire.

The major houses of Fraldarius, Gautier, Charon, and my own family, Galatea, remain loyal...

But the lords of the minor domains in the west have almost entirely defected.

After all the royal family has done for them, they respond with betrayal. And to think they have the gall to call themselves nobles.

But we still have His Highness, and you, Professor. I'm sure we can take back the Kingdom's lands.

The Alliance is such a mess. How are we supposed to know where's safe and where's not?

I should probably just move my little sis and grandpa to Garreg Mach.

At least I could keep working on becoming a proper knight without having to worry about them!

I gotta find them a house once things calm down a bit!

Oh, Professor! Seeing everyone together again, it's like I'm in a dream.

I feel it's time for me to forge my own path and find my own place in this world.

I should probably keep things to myself, but in all honesty...

What matters to me, more than anything, is ensuring a peaceful, quiet future for my parents.

I don't care about the Kingdom. I simply want to remove the threat of the Empire.

Because of this, Dimitri's fixation on Edelgard is convenient to me.

I fight for my own reasons and no others.

Professor... Is there any reason for me to remain here?

I want to be useful of course, but I'm not sure anyone needs me.

Garreg Mach is a mess. So is Dimitri, honestly.

If not for you arriving, Professor, I'd be heading home about now.

Though staying here is still more appealing than living with my big brother.

I'm so glad I found you here, Professor. Now I don't have to worry about what to do with myself.

Captain Jeralt told me to look out for you, after all.

So now my purpose is clear. I'll do everything I can to protect you!

Five long years, I've searched for you and the archbishop. It is a pleasure to see you again.

The Church of Seiros will follow you from now on, but please do not abandon the search for Lady Rhea.

Professor, I am so glad you are unharmed!

No matter the path you walk, I will be with you every step of the way.

Anything you ask of me, I shall see it through. You saved my life, and I am in your debt.

Thankfully, it appears the records and equipment I need for my research have not been damaged.

I am most curious though. You say you were asleep for five whole years? Incredible.

Perhaps this is another effect of your Crest. I do look forward to investigating you in greater detail.

My, Professor. You haven't changed a bit!

At your age, I'd expect your whole demeanor to have changed greatly over five years...

Though I suppose I haven't changed either, right? Thank you for noticing, by the way.

Ah, just the two of us, forever young. Oh, let me have my fun.

We have given a proper burial to the Imperial soldiers killed in the monastery. The ones who were sent to investigate the thieves.

Already, rumors spread that they were utterly annihilated.

So regardless of whether there are spies observing us, the Imperial army will know of this soon enough.

Your Highness... Dimitri... How could you be so reckless?

I'd given up on ever seeing you again. Where have you been hiding?

Anyway, now that we're reunited in the land of the living, I must fulfill my promise!

In Lady Rhea's absence, I will follow you. That's what she would want me to do.

Know that wherever you might lead us, I'll continue searching for Lady Rhea.

I'm more of a mercenary than a knight these days. I work to get paid.

I never was too attached to Fódlan. I was considering leaving soon...

But I might change my mind if you're around.

I don't know anything about rebuilding, but I can sure do my best to clean up the mess.

I'm gonna keep Lady Rhea's room spotless, so she can use it right away whenever she gets back.

Greetings, Professor! Nothing to report!

You know, it's such a thrill to be able to greet you like this again!

I almost died as well in the battle five years ago, but I won't allow any enemies to get into this place again. I promise you that!

Even if the Death Knight shows up, I'll be sure to... Well, for now I'll keep training so I can eventually feel confident that I can stop him!

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.

It seems that in the last five years, the monks here have left this place for the town below.

However, once they learn of our return, perhaps they'll come back.

I hope the monastery can return to normal some day...

During his search for Her Grace, the archbishop, Seteth has visited churches all across the land.

It served to demonstrate to the devout across Fódlan that the Church of Seiros is still going strong.

As a result, the faithful are not currently in a state of chaos.

In the Alliance, the lords have been at odds, so peace and prosperity have declined there as well.

In particular, bandits have been appearing in large numbers near the Great Bridge of Myrddin.

Rumor has it that the domain's lord, someone by the name of Acheron, is a completely ineffectual leader...

During the millennium festival, the leaders of all territories were supposed to gather together and pledge perpetual peace.

But now that hope has been dashed, thanks to the emperor's actions.

The Alliance is also divided on the subject of the Empire, so internal conflicts are a regular occurrence.

You've been snoozing awhile, so allow me to fill you in. There's a madman roaming Faerghus.

Imperial troops entering Kingdom settlements are destroyed seemingly overnight.

Townspeople on the front lines are terrified, and yet they simultaneously treat this as though he's some sort of hero blazing through the land.

Can't imagine their surprise when they realized it was their own prince.

These past five years have been so chaotic, even the bounty hunters backed off. I kinda miss the chase.

I don't have family ties worth fighting for, so these muscles are up for grabs. Use me as you see fit, pal.

If you're worried my skills have dulled from disuse, think again. I've been fighting thieves to stay sharp.

Ahaha! You have the look of someone relieved to see me.

Before you ask, yes. My superior spellcraft is yours. It's your reward for waiting so patiently for me.

But my assistance has a price. I expect you to aid me in fulfilling my dream of restoring House Nuvelle.

You're back, finally! I've been waiting for so long.

I thought you might have died. But I didn't have anywhere else to go, so...I stayed here.

I've been kinda lonely. As you might have noticed, we've lost a few people down here.

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

It's you. You're still alive! It's been five whole years, hasn't it? Time flies when you're standing guard.

That's right. I've been here the whole time. Day in and day out. Not like I have anywhere else to be.

Seems to me things are pretty tough up top, anyhow. These days, it's probably cozier down here than it is up there. How's that for a change of pace?

A lot of folks cleared out once the fighting started.

People are saying it was the church that used to keep order around here.

But it's Yuri who's saving us from complete chaos.

A lot of folks cleared out once the fighting started.

People are saying it was the church that used to keep order around here.

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.