Joining Forces
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Rodrigue
It's been too long, Your Highness. But try to temper your joy, will you? This is a war, after all.
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It's been too long, Your Highness. But try to temper your joy, will you? This is a war, after all.
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Rodrigue
Don't let looks deceive you. I've had a rough go of it ever since I crossed blades with those traitors in Fhirdiad.
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Don't let looks deceive you. I've had a rough go of it ever since I crossed blades with those traitors in Fhirdiad.
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Rodrigue
When I heard you'd been executed, I rushed there as fast as I could, blind with fury.
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When I heard you'd been executed, I rushed there as fast as I could, blind with fury.
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Rodrigue
When I got there, I was fed some garbage about not being able to see your body. The next thing I knew, I was gripping my blade and...
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When I got there, I was fed some garbage about not being able to see your body. The next thing I knew, I was gripping my blade and...
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Rodrigue
I'm afraid there's not much to tell. You are aware that the western region of the Kingdom was taken by the Empire, correct?
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I'm afraid there's not much to tell. You are aware that the western region of the Kingdom was taken by the Empire, correct?
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Dimitri
Yes, so I have heard. They are now calling it the Faerghus Dukedom or some nonsense.
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Yes, so I have heard. They are now calling it the Faerghus Dukedom or some nonsense.
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Rodrigue
Enemy or not, it's undeniable that Cornelia's plan was nothing short of genius. After seizing power, she invited the Imperial army to Fhirdiad.
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Enemy or not, it's undeniable that Cornelia's plan was nothing short of genius. After seizing power, she invited the Imperial army to Fhirdiad.
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Rodrigue
Because of that, we were forced to act defensively. And now we're being forced into a difficult battle. She's been controlling the situation all along.
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Because of that, we were forced to act defensively. And now we're being forced into a difficult battle. She's been controlling the situation all along.
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Dimitri
So, that's been the witch's plan from the start. I should have killed her ages ago.
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So, that's been the witch's plan from the start. I should have killed her ages ago.
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Rodrigue
The tyranny is unbearable, and so the rebellions are endless. Refugees starve to death in the streets.
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The tyranny is unbearable, and so the rebellions are endless. Refugees starve to death in the streets.
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Rodrigue
We should change course for Fhirdiad and take down those traitors before we embark to Enbarr.
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We should change course for Fhirdiad and take down those traitors before we embark to Enbarr.
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Rodrigue
Think this through. I understand wanting to destroy the Empire and the emperor. I want that so much it hurts.
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Think this through. I understand wanting to destroy the Empire and the emperor. I want that so much it hurts.
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Rodrigue
No, I would not ask that of you. What I am asking is that you allow us to prioritize the Kingdom capital over the Imperial capital for now.
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No, I would not ask that of you. What I am asking is that you allow us to prioritize the Kingdom capital over the Imperial capital for now.
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Rodrigue
As Lambert's close and trusted friend, I am confident that he would have advised the same.
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As Lambert's close and trusted friend, I am confident that he would have advised the same.
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Dimitri
Do not dare to put words in the mouths of the dead. They are your words alone, even if you borrow their lips.
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Do not dare to put words in the mouths of the dead. They are your words alone, even if you borrow their lips.
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Dimitri
Until I offer up that woman's head, Father will remain a slave to his lingering regret and hatred...
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Until I offer up that woman's head, Father will remain a slave to his lingering regret and hatred...
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Dimitri
Even now, he suffers. It is ceaseless. As we waste time with idle chatter, his suffering continues!
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Even now, he suffers. It is ceaseless. As we waste time with idle chatter, his suffering continues!
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Rodrigue
You are my king. Our king. Wherever you lead, we will follow. But Your Highness...
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You are my king. Our king. Wherever you lead, we will follow. But Your Highness...
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Rodrigue
There are those who take up their sword in the name of revenge, and yet along the way, lose the strength and composure to follow through...
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There are those who take up their sword in the name of revenge, and yet along the way, lose the strength and composure to follow through...
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Rodrigue
Ah, I nearly forgot. Take this, Your Highness. The time has come for it to be wielded by its true master.
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Ah, I nearly forgot. Take this, Your Highness. The time has come for it to be wielded by its true master.
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Rodrigue
The very same. I managed to steal it back from one of Cornelia's underlings in Fhirdiad.
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The very same. I managed to steal it back from one of Cornelia's underlings in Fhirdiad.
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Rodrigue
I expected it would come to this, so I left those matters to my younger brother. He has my complete faith.
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I expected it would come to this, so I left those matters to my younger brother. He has my complete faith.
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What promise?