Embracing Fate/Volke: Man of Mysteries

Volke: Man of Mysteries - C

Volke	I heard from Commander Anna that the Greil Mercenaries are alive and well in this world... Good.
Ah, right. I had a feeling I would meet you here eventually.		Ike
Volke	Here I thought you’d be surprised to see me. So...is Greil here too?
He is...sort of. His situation is a little different than ours. I’ve only seem him during a festival. But in that time, he told me that the Greil Mercenaries were in my hands.		Ike
Volke	I see. Guess that makes you their leader, then.
That’s right. Speaking of which, are you still working on our last contract?		Ike
Volke	Obviously. I complete every job I take. No exceptions. But there is a small problem...
What is it?		Ike
Volke	As you know, I was only recently summoned here. If you want information on Tellius, I can provide it. But this place? Askr? All I have is surface knowledge. I’m someone who specializes in gathering intelligence, and there is too much I still don’t know.
Your skills on the battlefield are nothing to scoff at. I’m sure you will be fine, but...		Ike
Volke	Give me three days. I’ll learn what I need via my own methods.
All right. Three days it is.		Ike

Volke: Man of Mysteries - B

Matthew	Another day, another mission... Wait, who’s there? I’m at least good enough to tell when I’m being tailed, so you might as well show yourself.
You’re sharp. Must be in the same line of work, then. I’m Volke. I was summoned here the other day.		Volke
Matthew	Well then, Volke... I’m glad to hear you’re an ally. You seem like you’d be a pretty troublesome foe.
Like I said, you’re sharp. But I’m just here for information. Obviously, I’ll pay you for anything you can share. For someone like me, good information is worth its weight in gold.		Volke
Matthew	What do you mean? We’re pretty much allies now, right? There’s no need to pay for it.
I want information...beyond what you would give a normal ally.		Volke
Matthew	Ha, well aren’t you a cunning one. All right, fair enough. Besides, it’d be a waste to not use the information Leila and I worked so hard to get. However, information about the young master or Eliwood is strictly off the table.
That’s fine.		Volke
Matthew	I’m still not going to ask for any gold, but... How about you just help us the next time we’re in trouble?
Agreed. When the time comes, I’ll give you a discount for my services.		Volke
Matthew	Quite the professional, huh?

Volke: Man of Mysteries - A

Volke	Hmm... What’s that?
Volke	I’ve heard about this... It’s a shuriken, a weapon from Hoshido.
Looks like you dodged it. Now tell me—why have you been sneaking around the last few days?		Saizo
Volke	I’m in intelligence, so I’m gathering information on this place. That’s all.
I don’t know who you are, but if you hinder Lord Ryoma in any way, I will strike you down without mercy.		Saizo
Volke	Excessive loyalty can prove to be a weakness at times. I now know without trying who you would risk your life to protect.
Oh?		Saizo
Volke	A ninja serving the High Prince of Hoshido... Saizo the Fifth. And, of course, the brother of Kaze. A man of few words, honorable, and someone even the prince relies upon...
Hmph...		Saizo
Volke	And one more thing: You don’t like sweets, do you?
You’ve done your research. Should I be impressed, or was all that meant as a threat?		Saizo
Volke	Like I said, I’m just gathering information. Nothing more. I have no intention of making an enemy out of you. No profit in that.
Then why are you gathering it?		Saizo
Volke	So I can offer my services, obviously. If you need help protecting Prince Ryoma, I can lend you my strength. ...For a price.
Don’t get any ideas—I am more than enough to protect Lord Ryoma. Next time you say otherwise, I’ll prove it. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll take that to heart and mind your own business.		Saizo
Volke	That shuriken looks pretty sharp. Guess I’ll have to be more careful.
Hmph... Volke, the fireman. He’s not someone I can take lightly...		Saizo

Volke: Man of Mysteries - S

Volke	It’s been three days, Ike. Here I am, as promised.
Well, what did you find?		Ike
Volke	Everything I needed. The country of Askr and the people who live in it... It’s all very interesting. I’m ready to continue with our contract.
Got it. In that case, I want you to keep assisting the Greil Mercenaries. But before that... What do you think of this county?		Ike
Volke	It’s a good country. The royalty and citizens seem to be good people. Everyone is making an effort to support the country in some way, however they can. Soldiers, conquerors, and gods... All united in a common cause. Lending their strength to protect this country.
I’m glad it gave you that impression. You did well to learn so much in only three days.		Ike
Volke	I knew who to ask. People in my field will usually talk...for the right price. Oh, but there was one other person. Well-informed, and surprisingly talkative. Very useful.
Well-informed and talkative...		Ike
Gatekeeper	Ah... Ah-choo! Brrr, winter here gets just as chilly as in Fódlan... Come to think of it, I haven’t seen that older guy around today. We talked about all sorts of stuff, but he didn’t really say much... It’s rare to meet such a great listener! Unless...did I just never give him the chance to say anything?! Oh no, next time I see him I’ll definitely apologize! Ah, right. Gotta focus on guarding the gate! After all, it’s my duty to protect the Order of Heroes!

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Embracing Fate
Volke	Tanith	Astrid	Marcia

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