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Chapter 26x: Crimson Light

Opening

narrator
All of the nations of Magvel are now either in Lyon's grasp, or defeated.
Within the hearts of the people, hope dwindles with each passing day.
Magvel's denizens no longer heed the warm words of saviors and protectors,
and have instead turned to weathering a storm that now seems all but inevitable.

As the sun rises on this dreadful night, Lyon is given a puzzling piece of news.
Princess L'Arachel of Rausten escaped her home before it fell.
For reasons unknown to Grado, she headed north, toward Melkaen Coast.
This scarcely populated corner of Magvel is of little significance in any regard.
As he gives chase, Lyon wonders why the princess would travel to such a place...

l'arachel
(smiles) Ahh... Gaze upon this beauty, my dear Dozla.
Sunrise at sea... A veritable natural wonder.
Is this not the most breathtaking sight you've ever enjoyed?
...Well, aside from myself, naturally.
Ah, but I would not call it a competition.
This stunning landscape only enhances my beauty!
We complement each other well, don't you think, Dozla?
dozla
(subdued) Gwah ha ha! You are absolutely right, Lady L'Arachel!
l'arachel
(serious) ...Ah, but I allow myself to become distracted.
We must head onwards! We have a mission to complete!
We must obtain the secret treasure of Melkaen Coast!
Quickly now, Dozla! Before the sun rises fully, we must have it!
dozla
......
Gwah ha ha!
l'arachel
Dozla? Is something amiss?
Your hearty chuckles haven't been so hearty today...
dozla
Ahh, I cannot hide anything from your piercing gaze.
My heart and soul are like open books for you, Lady L'Arachel!
Like... Like broken windows! Not even glass to hide my feelings!
l'arachel
Oh, Dozla, confide in me... What ails you?
dozla
......
Well... It's true some say there's a treasure here.
Some kind of really awesome thing in a chest or other.
But your uncle didn't send us here to get it...
He sent us here to... get his own treasure to safety.
l'arachel
What?

(L'Arachel starts.)

W-Wait! You can't mean...

dozla
I'm so sorry, Lady L'Arachel. Punish me as you see fit!
But please, don't be angry at your uncle.
He knew Grado would likely attack Rausten very soon...
He sent a couple ships here, to Melkaen Coast, in secret.
He said, "Dozla, you must escort L'Arachel to Melkaen Coast.
Board our ships and escape all this. Don't look back, just leave.
See that she lives a long, happy life away from these horrors..."
See? Your uncle only wants the best for you.
(L'Arachel balks.)
l'arachel
B-But, but... That's not...
That's not the way of a champion of justice!
I told him countless times, I wanted to fight alongside him!
How could he do this? I never should've left the palace!
Like some coward who cares nothing for her beloved uncle!

(L'Arachel bounces impatiently.)

Uncle! Uncle, wait for me! I'm coming back to save you!

(L'Arachel runs off.)
dozla
Lady L'Arachel, wait!!
(L'Arachel attempts to ride back, but Lyon warps in, blocking her path. Dozla moves protectively in front of her.)
l'arachel
No! It's... It's you!
Demon King! Or... are you Lyon of Grado?
lyon
...Does it really matter?
You're the princess of Rausten, right? C'mon.
Throw down your arms and give up.
Perhaps your lives may be spared if you do...
(L'Arachel trembles with rage.)
l'arachel
Not in a million years!
What have you done with my uncle?!
lyon
......
Your uncle... We...

If Mansel is "alive"

(Riev approaches with the reanimated Mansel.)
l'arachel
...!
U...U-Uncle...?
mansel
......
l'arachel
...What have you done to him?!
riev
(smirks) Heh heh heh... What do you think?
We killed him. And then we turned him into a mindless slave...
Surely you are familiar with the phenomenon?
After all, you of Rausten are so very knowledgable...
Heh heh heh...

If Mansel is dead

(Riev approaches.)
riev
(smirks) Heh heh heh... What do you think?
We killed him. And you are next!
Surely this is not too complex for you to grasp?
After all, you of Rausten are so very knowledgable...
Heh heh heh...
(L'Arachel trembles.)
l'arachel
Noooooo!! Uncle...!
dozla
How could you?!
Lady L'Arachel, just say the word and I'll--
l'arachel
No! No, not here, not now... They'll kill you as well!
I couldn't lose you, my dear Dozla... Not you too!
dozla
B-But, Lady L'Arachel!
l'arachel
No buts! I forbid you from fighting!
riev
(serious) Heh heh heh... Does that mean you surrender?
The emperor was being facetious, you know...
There is no chance we will spare your lives.
Heh heh heh...
dozla
Lady L'Arachel, run! I'll keep them at bay!
l'arachel
Don't you dare! I order you to come with me!
We'll retreat together and meet with the rest of the escort!
dozla
Yes... Yes! That's a great idea, Lady L'Arachel!
Let's go... and return with the full might of Rausten! Gwah ha ha!
l'arachel
You evildoers won't even know what hit you!
You will regret making enemies of the righteous!
(L'Arachel and Dozla run off. The remaining generals come up from behind.)
lyon
...Well.
riev
(grins) Heh heh heh.... Watching the color drain from her skin was a delight.
Oh, it's truly going to be a tragedy when they are all dead...
selena
Emperor Lyon, it would seem there are a number of hostiles further ahead.
lyon
The pontifex spared no effort in ensuring his niece's safe escape...
Do you think, had he kept these troops near, they could've won?
selena
...Well, it's difficult to say.
But there seems to be a decent number of troops here...
Yes, their presence at Rausten would have complicated matters.
lyon
......
In trying to save his loved one... He condemned everyone.
Himself, his niece, and the rest of Rausten with them.
All out of love and worry for one person...
selena
Emperor Lyon? What are you muttering?
Please, speak louder. I could not hear your orders.
lyon
Don't worry, it wasn't an order. But this is:
Get to the princess and take her life.
selena
Understood, Emperor.
riev
Heh heh heh... What an appetizing dessert.
And after such a grand banquet, too...
I shall remember this as the happiest night of my life!
Heh heh heh...
lyon
......
l'arachel
There's the ships my uncle arranged...
dozla
Please, board quickly, Lady L'Arachel.
Time's running out!
l'arachel
I won't abandon you all!
dozla
We can all go! There's enough ships for everyone.
It'll just take a little bit of time to get all of them ready.
You should go ahead on the first ship!

If Rennac was not recruited

rennac
Good idea. Let's get out of here and--
(L'Arachel puts her foot down.)
l'arachel
No! Not again! I will not let myself be sent away again!
I'm staying right where I am, and fighting with you all!

If Rennac was not recruited

rennac
Oh, c'mon.
dozla
But, Lady L'Arachel...
l'arachel
I understand, Dozla, I really do...
My uncle was worried, and so are you...
(smiles) And I'm grateful! It means a lot to me.
(frowns) But I am a fighter of the light as well!
There's barely anyone left to oppose this evil...
I can't selfishly run away to protect myself.
If we can defeat the wicked ones here...
Then we can all go home! Are you with me, Dozla?!
(Dozla guffaws.)
dozla
Gwah ha ha! What a grand speech!
You'll make a great pontifex when you succeed your uncle.
l'arachel
Of course I will. But first, we've got to win!

If Rennac was not recruited

rennac
Knock yourselves out.
Now, if you don't mind, think I'd rather board that ship...
l'arachel
Have the troops adopt defensive positions.
Once they come close enough... We'll go in.
dozla
An excellent plan, Lady L'Arachel! It'll be done as you say!
Gwah ha ha!

If Rennac was not recruited

rennac
Yeah, yeah, good luck with that. As for me, I'll just get on the boat and...
l'arachel
......
rennac
......

Sigh... All right, all right, I'll stay.
I don't see how much help I'm gonna be, but--

l'arachel
Please, do concentrate, Rennac. This is very important.
rennac
(closes eyes) ...Unnh...

When a unit enters the upper half of the map

dozla
Gwah ha ha! I think it's time!
Give us the order to strike, Lady L'Arachel!
l'arachel
They're certainly a bit too close for comfort...
Very well, I have decided. We will attack now!
(Dozla balks.)
dozla
Wait-- "We?" Surely you aren't coming with us!
l'arachel
(smiles) But of course, my dear Dozla! How could I not?
I am L'Arachel, the beautiful princess of peerless beauty!
There's no way I could ever sit in the backlines alone!
I will bring down the radiant hammer of justice upon these miscreants!
And I shall do it personally! Advance, my friends!
Let us right the wrongs of the world on this day!
dozla
Gwah ha ha! Hear, hear!

If Rennac was not recruited

rennac
...I guess simply staying here, where we're safe, is out of the question?
(L'Arachel and Dozla leave.)
rennac
Yeah, I figured as much. (closes eyes) Sigh...

Conversations

Morva & Mansel

mansel
......
morva
......
...L...igh...t...
L...
L...at...ona...
(Morva recalls a memory.)
morva
Fight it, Latona! Do not let it take you!
latona
Ur...rrgggh...
Morva... I fear... This is it for me...
You must... You must kill me...
Before the Demon King consumes me...!
morva
You can do it, Latona! You can defeat it!
Long have you been a light in the darkness...
We cannot do this without you! We need your light to guide us!
We all believe in you. Grado, Ahinoam, Valni, Pharamond...
And myself! So don't you dare to give in! Rip it out of your heart!
Show it the true strength of the human heart, Latona!
latona
Grr... Grrrr...aaahhhh!!

(Latona writhes.)

Aahhhh gaaahhhhh!!

morva
Latona!
???
By the Stones, he has... He has done it!
He has broken the Demon King's hold on him!
???
This was a desperate last resort...
And now that it has failed to possess Latona, the Demon King is extremely weakened.
???
We can do this now! We can strike him down!
Ahinoam, Valni and I will hold the beasts at bay! Go!
???
Morva! Quickly! We can strike him down now!
The nightmare will end... Magvel will be saved!
morva
With me, Grado!
Demon King! Today, you shall pay for all you have done!
(Morva returns to the present.)
morva
......
mansel
......
[Morva and Mansel gain B-rank support with each other.]

Pablo & Rennac

pablo
Rennac! What the devil are you thinking?
rennac
Wha-- Oh, it's just you, Grandpa...
pablo
You seem distracted. What's wrong, boy?
rennac
...Nothing. Nothing's wrong, old-timer...
pablo
Please. It is plain for anyone to see. Your mind is elsewhere.
Distractions like this are deadly on the field of battle.
I suggest you get it out of your system, boy.
rennac
Well, look at you talking like you're some kind of war veteran.
pablo
Hush. I merely state the obvious.
Now spill the beans. What is it?
rennac
The princess of Rausten... She was my previous employer.
pablo
Oh... Now I see.
I understand your pain, Rennac.
rennac
Do you?
pablo
Naturally... It is always saddening to lose great opportunities.
How much more would they have paid you, had you not been fired?
rennac
Of course. Leave it to you to make everything about gold.

If you must know, that woman is the worst employer I've ever had.
When the princess of a whole country hired me, I thought "score!"
Well, she didn't pay me a dime. Kept putting it off, just bossing me around.
Dragging me across the countryside without rhyme or reason...
I was so glad to quit. Grado actually paid me, for one.

pablo
Now you've lost me.
You quit of your own volition to take on a better contract?
rennac
Yeah, that about sums it up.
pablo
...What's the big tragedy, then?
rennac
Nothing's the big tragedy. What are you talking about?
pablo
You look like you're about to burst into tears, Rennac.
rennac
......
Never mind. Just leave me alone, all right, old man?
Like you said, distractions are deadly on the battlefield.
So let's not distract each other, okay?
(Rennac leaves.)
pablo
...Hmph...
I can't believe it. The moron must've fallen in love with her...
How dumb do you have to be to fall for someone who won't pay her dues?
It's like he fails to grasp the vast importance of money!
[Pablo and Rennac's support rank increases.]

Nate & Novala

nate
Oi! O'er here! You in the olive cloak!
novala
What's that? Who calls on me?
I have a name, you know. And you'd do well to remember it.
It's a famous name! Or it'll be. One day. Very soon.

Anyway, it's Novala. And who are you?

nate
Look, I don't got the time, okay? I need help. Real bad.
novala
Oh? And why come to me?
What do you suppose I will do for a base cutthroat like you?
nate
I got a friend. He's in trouble.
Big trouble.
novala
Did he accrue gambling debts?
nate
Jerk! This is serious, man! My friend's cursed! I think...
novala
Wait... Is your friend the one other brigand?
The one who fancies himself a musician?
(Nate bounces insistently.)
nate
Yes! Yes, exactly! Do you know what's wrong with him?
Look, you're the most dark-mage-looking guy around.
I couldn't think of anyone else to ask. Can you tell me anything?
novala
(smirks) Heh... Your friend has not much time left.
By my estimation, the curse has almost overtaken his mind.
He will not survive much longer than the end of this war.
nate
Is there anything I can do?
novala
(serious) Goodness, you're so worried. Odd, for a mere brigand.
I thought your kind only cared about money and ale.
nate
I'm not gonna pretend I'm all that sophistacated.
I can't even spell that word. I can't even read or write!
This is all beyond me. But... He's very, very important to me.
So please stop messing around and tell me what I can do!
novala
Er, w-well... There's two ways to save him that might just work.
First, you could take the flute for yourself.
If you used it enough, whatever spirit inhabits it may lose interest in him.
Of course, this would end disastrously for you.
nate
...I've done more than a few rotten things in my lifetime.
Deni was never made for the life of a brigand.
He deserves another chance.
(closes eyes) ...I'm willing to give it a shot.
novala
You didn't let me finish.
That's certainly one way, but...
I suppose a show of pure, carnal love might also do.
nate
(opens eyes) Pure? C-Carnal?!
novala
I mean a good whack to the head.
nate
Oh.
novala
Under the right circumstances, and at the right place...
Try confronting him in the Black Temple, at Darkling Woods.
Many special magical energies there. Perhaps, just perhaps...
Of course, that's not without risk either. He'll fight back...
nate
(smiles) Thanks a lot, man. I owe you big time!
novala
Not so fast. Indeed you owe me, and I shall collect!
nate
(frowns) ......
(Nate leaves Novala sputtering.)
novala
Wha-- You dirty bandit! Won't even let me ask for anything?!
Urgh... Bah! Why do I get all the riff-raff?
[Nate and Novala gain C-rank support with each other.]

Rennac & L'Arachel

l'arachel
(smiles) Aha!
So this is where you've wandered off to, Rennac!
rennac
Princess L'Arachel? Uh-oh, um...
(L'Arachel bounces impatiently.)
l'arachel
Come with me.
rennac
Wait... Hold on now. Go with you where?
Look, I'm sorry, but I've been hired by the Grado Empire, and...
Hello! I'm talking to you!
l'arachel
Rennac, whatever is the matter?
I promise to listen to your story later, but now, we must be going!
rennac
No, I'm no servant, like that kook Dozla. I'm a mercenary.
I escorted you to Renais like I was hired to do, didn't I?
You have no right to drag me across creation without any pay whatsoever!
l'arachel
Is this about wages? I believe you've received ample compensation.
(Rennac balks.)
rennac
Ample?! Do you even know what that word means?
You're the princess of Rausten! I thought working for you would pay well.
Yet your purse strings are knotted tight, and I've almost been killed so many--
l'arachel
The joy that comes from doing good is not something that can be purchased.
There. All better? Let's go.
(L'Arachel turns away.)
rennac
NO! I said I don't want to!
Riding about with you is--

...And there she goes.
Oh... By the Stones, why did I ever take that job in the first place?

l'arachel
(offscreen)
We must hurry, Rennac.
rennac
Right, right. I'm coming...
(Rennac changes allegiance.)

Lyon & Rennac

lyon
Rennac. What are you doing?
(Rennac startles.)
rennac
Ack! Prince Lyon! I mean Emperor Lyon!
I was just... I was just uh... just...
lyon
Rennac. Do you forget where you stand?
rennac
No, c'mon, don't do this to me...
You have NO idea what she's like!
When she gets going, I just can't refuse her!
It's just impossible, man, I tell you!
It's--
(Lyon puts on his Fomortiis face, making Rennac jump.)
rennac
O-Okay! Okay, okay, okay, okay!
Hold up, hold up! Don't get mad at me!
Don't curse me or anything like that!
There's no need, I'm with you, I'm with you!
I'm with you till the end of days, I swear!

(Rennac bounces with desperate mania.)

Out of the way, everyone!
Rennac, Grado's most loyal servant, coming through!

(Rennac runs off.)
lyon
......

(Lyon returns to his normal expression.)

I have to commend his speed, at least...

[Rennac becomes playable again and gains 3 Speed.]

Rennac

Combat

rennac
Oh, what mess did she get us into this time?!

Combat w/ Caellach

caellach
Hey...
rennac
Gulp...!
D-Don't come any closer! I mean it, man!
caellach
Boo.
(Rennac jumps.)
rennac
Gaaahhh! S-Someone save me!
caellach
(grins) Hahaha... Never gets old.
I'm gonna miss you when you die.

Death

rennac
Great. This is just what I needed...

Dozla

Combat

dozla
I've got to stop you all before you can hurt Lady L'Arachel!
Gwah ha ha! Come on!

Combat w/ Rennac

dozla
R-Rennac? Is that you...?
rennac
Yeah... It's me.

(Rennac starts.)

Wait-- What in the world are you doing?!

(Dozla starts crying.)
dozla
Sniff... Sniff... O-Oh, Rennac...
Lady L'Arachel and I were so worried!
rennac
......
I... I'm not here to help you, you know...
dozla
I know... That's why I'm crying...
rennac
...!

(Rennac shifts awkwardly.)

D...Dammit, stop that! S-Stop, you old moron!
It's not my fault! It's... It's not my...

......
(closes eyes) F-Forgive me...

dozla
Yeah... Same to you...

Combat w/ Mansel

dozla
......
Forgive me, Mansel... I have failed you.

Death

dozla
(grinning) Ha ha ha! I couldn't have asked for a better ending!

L'Arachel

Combat

l'arachel
Prepare while you still can.
You are about to witness something truly marvelous!

Combat w/ Saaga

saaga
(smirks) Ahh, L'Brat...
You have no idea how I've looked forward to this day.
l'arachel
......
saaga
Hahaha... Too afraid to speak, girlie?
Is the real world too terrifying for you?
l'arachel
Forgive me, I'm just...
I'm trying really hard to remember who you are.
saaga
(scowls) Oh, you... You!
I'm going to tear you to pieces!

(Saaga quivers with rage.)

L'Braaaaaat!!

l'arachel
How uncouth... If you force my hand, I'll fight!

Combat w/ Riev

l'arachel
Aha! The heretic rears his ugly head once more!
riev
Grrr... Your eyes annoy me. They always have...
But now, more than ever, they infuriate me.
You are about to die, you foolish child!
How can your eyes still be filled with fervor?
l'arachel
Die? Surely you jest!
I've got the heavens and righteousness on my side!
I could never fall here! It is simply unfathomable!
riev
(smirks) Heh heh heh... Very well, then.
Let's see how much help your faith is to you.
When you arrive at Hell, say hello to Mansel for me!
l'arachel
Y-You... Oh!

(L'Arachel quivers with rage.)

There's no room in my heart for forgiveness to you!

Combat w/ Rennac

l'arachel
Huh?! Could it be...?
rennac
Oh, brother... She's spotted me...!

Combat w/ Mansel

l'arachel
Sniff... U-Uncle...
Don't worry. You won't have to do this much longer...

Death

l'arachel
No... This isn't right... It's not... fair...
There's no tale in which... the heroes lose...

Locations

Southern House

man
Some folks say there's a great treasure in this coast.
Apparently, it was left behind by a legendary pirate.
Yeah, right. As if. Probably just some kind of scam...
Well, if you wanna try it, the rumors say this:
It's in a forest off to the very edge of Melkaen Coast.
I wouldn't bother going that far, though...

Hey, on second thought! If you go that far, our princess's forces might get to slaughter you!
Yeah, DO go that far. C'mon. I dare you, invaders.

Northern House

masked man
You have come far... I don't get many visitors out here.
Well, I suppose today's an exception in general.

What am I doing in a cottage all the way out here?
What, is it forbidden to live here? It's a beautiful, tranquil place!
Why WOULDN'T I want to live in a cottage out here?

...I look like some manner of ruffian?! How dare you!
I'll have you know, I work as an apothecary in the capital.
I just happen to like bandanas. What's so wrong about that?!

(The man becomes agitated.)

Rude dastard! You wake me early for this? Leave my house at once!

Ending

riev
It's... It's done... They're all gone...
Rausten has burned to ashes...!
selena
...Indeed. We are the victors.
lyon
Has the Sacred Stone of Rausten been found?
riev
I'm afraid not... It is quite strange.
Could they have entrusted the Stone to the Renais twins?
They have yet to be found, as well...
lyon
...I have a hunch as to where we may find them all.
The stone, Ephraim, Eirika... Darkling Woods.
(Riev starts.)
riev
Of course! They'd be desperate enough to try that...
selena
Pardon me? I'm afraid I am lost...
lyon
......
riev
...May I, Your Majesty?
lyon
If you believe it is prudent.
riev
The power His Majesty controls, Selena...
It is the power of the ancient Demon King.
selena
......
lyon
You don't seem so surprised.
selena
The Fire Emblem was the Stone that imprisoned the Demon King's soul.
I... I had a feeling, when you told me you unlocked a "power" in it.
lyon
Well, now you know for sure. What will you do?
selena
It vexes me that you believe you need ask, my emperor.
How many times must I pledge my loyalty to you?
lyon
(smiles) ...Pray forgive me, Selena.
selena
Going back to the topic at hand...
What exactly do you fear our remaining foes might be doing?
They have nowhere left to run and no allies left to turn to.
What can they do with a single Sacred Stone?
riev
Most likely? Nothing.
Potentially? Make all of our work so far fruitless.
lyon
A Sacred Stone once sealed the Demon King's power.
It took the power of all the Stones combined to get there.
But... Darkling Woods is a special place.
It's where the Demon King's remains are buried...
I can feel them beckoning my Dark Stone... and myself.

Normally, one Sacred Stone would not be enough, but...
At Darkling Woods, it might suffice to seal his power again.

selena
...And we cannot allow that to happen.
lyon
Exactly, Selena.
Either way, we need to go there to perform the rites of resurrection.
I'm sorry for the troops, but we cannot afford the time to rest.
We must make for Darkling Woods. Immediately.
selena
I shall give the order.
And... My lord?
lyon
Yes?
selena
I believe in you.
I know you only have Grado's best interests in mind.
lyon
......
Good. Thank you, Selena.
Let us concentrate on the battles we have left.
selena
Yes, Your Majesty!
(Lyon leaves.)
riev
Heh heh heh... You are wise, Selena.
We are on the verge of making history...
And you will be on the right side of it.
selena
...I can only hope so.
We have sacrificed far too much...
We cannot afford to be in the wrong. We just can't.
riev
Aptly put, I suppose. Heh heh heh...
selena
...You do not feel anything, Riev?
riev
Hmm? What's this now?
selena
You once sought a union between light and dark.
But darkness has now consumed the light...
Do you truly feel nothing of it?
riev
......
Your sympathy is better served elsewhere, Selena.
I passed that point long, long ago...
My heart is too wicked for such petty concerns now.
selena
......
riev
Heh heh heh... Truly, what cause have I for sorrow?
I have my revenge. My dreams are going to come true.
...And I've even made a new friend along the way.
selena
Oh...
riev
Heh heh heh... Do you disagree?
selena
...No. As much as it surprises me...
I've come to see you much the same way.
riev
I rejoice to hear that...
For my heart may be wicked, but even the wicked have feelings.
selena
...I can attest to that.
(Selena and Riev's support increases to rank A.)
glen
Caellach!
caellach
Urgh... What now?
Can't you see I'm trying to nap here?
glen
We're moving already.
(Caellach balks.)
caellach
What?! Oh, c'mon! We've barely stopped for a moment!

...And wait, how come I'm only hearing this now?

glen
I heard from a foot soldier myself.
caellach
They really are keeping us out of the loop now, huh.
glen
......
Listen, Caellach... I wished to apologize.
caellach
......
glen
Don't give me that befuddled look. It's true.
caellach
Apologize? To me?
C'mon, huh? Why don't you quit joking around?
glen
From the start I have treated you like a greedy knave.
And you certainly are that. A brutal, heartless one, too.
caellach
Ah, I should've figured.
This is just Glen's sanctimonious sermon of the day.
You're getting started early today.
glen
...I'll just lay it out clearly for you, Caellach.
Your lack of virtue disgusted me... My inflexibility vexed you...
But you may be the only ally I have left... And I, yours.
Let us be blinded no longer by such petty quarrels.
Thus, I wish to apologize for the way I have treated you.
caellach
...Oh... I see what it is now...
You don't think I'm so bad anymore, compared to...
glen
...Yes.
caellach
Hah! Oh, Glen. I underestimated you.
There's a brain in there, hiding under all the honor.
glen
I would never have thought to call you a friend.
...But the circumstances may require that I do.
caellach
Wow, that's just so beautiful. I think I'm falling in love.
...But you're right. We'll need to stick together.
I have a really, really bad feeling, and my gut never lies.
If push comes to shove... We'll be the first to go.
glen
Let us watch each other's backs, then.
And, if we are both alive when this is all over...
caellach
We'll talk about the justice I deserve?
glen
...This war has proven one thing to me.
Justice does not exist. I was a fool for ever believing in it...
caellach
......
All right, man. Friends?
glen
Friends it is...
(Glen and Caellach's support increases to rank A.)

Character Descriptions

L'Arachel
The Princess of Rausten. She fights for justice and order.

Dozla
A berserker from Rausten. He's a hearty man with a thirst for life.

Rennac
A lazy, greedy, but exceptional fighter from the Republic of Carcino.

Rausten
A knight of Rausten, the eastern holy theocracy.