The Face Beneath: Before Battle

Professor! Mercedes! What are you two doing here?

Um, we were just talking. Why do you look so flustered?

Haven't you heard? An Imperial army was spotted near Garreg Mach!

Oh. Do you think they came to scout?

Maybe? We could probably take care of 'em if that's the case...

But I heard the Death Knight is out there!

The Death Knight...

Is that a problem?
Who was that again?

Don't you remember? He's the guy who abducted Flayn!

We fought him a bunch of times after that! Right, Mercedes? Oh. Is something the matter?

N-no. It's nothing. Really...

Now's probably not the time, but I was just thinking of my brother.

You have a brother?

Yes, but we have different fathers. He was a year younger than me.

Why'd he suddenly come to mind?

You see—

Knight of Seiros enters the scene

Quickly! You must prepare for battle!

The Death Knight has been spotted in the Sealed Forest!

He only has a few troops with him, so we planned on taking him out with just the knights, but...

We can't guarantee that reinforcements won't arrive. We would appreciate your backup, just in case.

Knight of Seiros leaves the scene

The Death Knight... I have to go...

Mercedes, wait! I don't know what's going on with you, but...

No! I have to go see him!

Let's go with her. (Begin Paralogue battle)
I'm not so sure... (Return to previous screen)

Yeah, we can't let him get away! I'll help Mercedes find the Death Knight!

You go gather the others and meet up with us, Professor!

We don't really have time to sit around and think, but a little prep can't hurt against the Death Knight.

Yes... You two are right...

Let me know when you're ready. Try not to take too long though, all right?