The Rose-Colored River
Explore - Chapter 16
Claude
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If our plan succeeds, we'll arrive at the Great Bridge of Myrddin unscathed. The important part is what happens next.
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We're evenly matched in terms of military power, more or less, so if we can just launch a surprise attack...
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I wouldn't be so sure. That bridge is almost like a fortress. The defense there is rock solid.
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I'll give you that the bridge is basically a fortress. I wouldn't say we're at a loss, but we certainly shouldn't rest easy.
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But that's why you're here, Teach! No matter the odds, you're the wild card we need to win!
Ferdinand
Linhardt
Caspar
Bernadetta
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And if you're off by yourself, you can get killed with no one ever even finding out.
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Oh, that'd be awful—just terrible! OK, Professor, I get it. I know I'll have to come out.
Dorothea
Petra
Felix
Ashe
Sylvain
Mercedes
Annette
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Next we face the Great Bridge of Myrddin... We actually crossed it a long time ago.
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What are you talking about, Professor? It was on the way to the Battle of the Eagle and Lion!
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Everyone was still friends then. After the fighting, we all ate together without splitting into our separate houses.
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Next we face the Great Bridge of Myrddin... We actually crossed it a long time ago.
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What are you talking about, Professor? It was on the way to the Battle of the Eagle and Lion!
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Everyone was still friends then. After the fighting, we all ate together without splitting into our separate houses.
Ingrid
Lorenz
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Even so, I cannot deny that some small part of me has always been aware of my father's wishes.
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Quite the contrary, honestly. I feel as though a fog has finally lifted from my eyes.
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In this fight, I will finally stand upon my own two feet, independent of my father's influence.
Raphael
Ignatz
Lysithea
Marianne
Hilda
Leonie
Seteth
Flayn
Hanneman
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The battle at Ailell was a tactical marvel. You grow stronger with each passing day.
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Where does your talent end and your Crest's power begin? Are they one and the same, I wonder?
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Most intriguing. Yet it is quite difficult to draw useful conclusions, given the situation.
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It is quite unfortunate I did not achieve my research goals before the war broke out. So much unknown.
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Now, I fear I will not have those answers even by conflict's end. So very frustrating.
Manuela
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It doesn't look like you're wounded or anything. You just looking for...someone to talk to?
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Come on now, you don't have to be shy. Helping you feel better is important to me.
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Whether it's physical pain or worries of the heart, you can come to me for anything, Professor.
Alois
Catherine
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I'd heard of the Hero of Daphnel, but that was the first time I've met her in person.
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She's the head of a prestigious noble family? Just like Claude. The Alliance nobility is so...odd.
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Kind of, but I don't mean that in a bad way. You won't find such big-hearted nobles elsewhere.
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Shamir
Cyril
Judith
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I don't know where he recruited that man, but Claude's got an eye for great talent.
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I've only spoken with him briefly, but he seems to have a fair amount of both brains and brawn, with the skills to match.
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But there's something about him I can't quite place... Like I've somehow heard of him before...
Gatekeeper
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I was talking to some of the Daphnel soldiers earlier, and it seems that Judith has a weakness.
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But they wouldn't tell me what it is! I got the feeling they didn't appreciate the question. Pardon me for being curious!
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That said, maybe keep this to yourself. Not that she terrifies me to my soul, but I'd hate to get on her bad side...
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
Knight of Seiros
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Gwendal, whom we saw at Ailell, was once a renowned general known as the Gray Lion.
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And yet, as we fought him...it seemed like he was just looking for a place to die.
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Even if House Rowe, whom he served, is no more, he shouldn't have just given up on life.
Knight of Seiros
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The year 1185 is almost over. From next month on, it will be the year 1186...
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It's just a date, of course, but it feels significant. I hope next year is a great one.
Soldier
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On the north side of the Great Bridge of Myrddin lies the territory of Acheron of the Alliance, and to the south, the Empire's Bergliez territory.
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Count Bergliez has held the position of Minister of Military Affairs for the Empire ever since the days of Emperor Ionius.
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The current emperor seems to have brought the corrupt nobility to heel, but Count Bergliez looks to be an exception.
Monk
Yuri
Balthus
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Huh. That lady hasn't changed a bit since I was a kid. Still intimidating as hell. What a woman.
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Being me, I'm not nervous or anything. I just... I'm not sure how to approach her, that's all.
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My luck, she'll treat me like I'm still a kid, even though I'm clearly a full-grown adult man.
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Hm. If that's the angle she takes, maybe I can get some nice hugs out of this... Huh?! Oh, nothing.
Constance
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Invading the Empire at last, are we? I cannot still the wild palpitations in my chest.
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I have made myself ready to the extent that I could, but now that the day draws near...
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I fear that to proceed will be to abandon all hope of restoring the Imperial house of Nuvelle.
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Which leaves me with no choice but to appeal to you and Claude for that. My dream is in your hands.
Hapi
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
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Lots of things happen down here. Lots of reports need to be reported. And for all reportable things, I'm your guy.
Rogue
Resident
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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