Edelgard & Hanneman B / houses.fedatamine.com

Hanneman enters the scene

Edelgard enters the scene

Ah, young Edelgard. This is your first time in this room, yes?

That's right. When I was a student, I avoided this place.

I couldn't allow the church to learn of my Crests, after all.

True enough. But now you have come here by your own choice.

Can I take that as an indication that you have come to trust me a little more?

I suppose so. Though I'm still bothered by certain things.

Tell me, what things might those be?

Well, we're fighting to free the world from the church's control and to unify Fódlan.

You must have some idea of what the world I'm seeking to create will be like.

With the world freed from the powers of Crests, Fódlan's system of nobility will collapse.

Precisely. Our current system is founded on the fact that Crests are inherited through blood.

If we shatter the status quo so that those without Crests are no longer at the mercy of those with them, the very concept of nobility will vanish.

Why should that have any effect on me? I am no longer a member of the nobility.

Perhaps the fate of the nobility is of no consequence to you, but what about that of Crests?

You've devoted your life to unraveling their secrets.

Whereas I seek to create a world where Crests are no longer valued. In fact, I would prefer to rid the world of them entirely if at all possible.

Does this not concern you?

I see... Ah, I think I finally understand why you've always seemed so unsure about me.

You imagine your ambition might crush my dreams.

I assure you, there is nothing to worry about. I support your plans, and your ideals, wholeheartedly.

But at the same time, I also believe that the influence of Crests will not be so easily quelled.

That is why I must continue to research them and unravel all the secrets they hold.

I see...