Illuminating the Path/Hardin: The Coyote

Hardin: The Coyote - C

Wolf	Coyote! We came as soon as we heard you had arrived.
Wolf. Sedgar. Vyland. Roshea. I never imagined the Coyote’s Men would be reunited in a new world.		Hardin
Vyland	An incredible twist of fate, to be sure.
It will be an honor to charge into battle alongside you again, Coyote.		Sedgar
Roshea	That’s right. The Coyote’s Men will follow you to the end, even here in the Kingdom of Askr!
Thank you. All of you. No matter what challenges await us here, I have complete faith that our strength will rise to meet them.		Hardin
Wolf	We are behind you, Coyote. Always.
Thank you. Now, I am curious about something Commander Anna told me. She said you were summoned from Aurelis at a point in time that I would consider the future.		Hardin
Sedgar	That is strange to think about.
For me it means that if I wish to learn the fate of Aurelis, of Archanea, or of Dolhr...I can simply ask. But as much as I may want to know, perhaps it is for the best if I keep those questions to myself.		Hardin
Vyland	That...might be smart.
One thing is for certain, in any case. You are all looking well, and I am glad for it. You must have faced many hardships since we last met. I am pleased to see your spirit is as strong as ever.		Hardin
Roshea	You give us too much credit.
I doubt that. But we shall see, when Askr calls us to battle.		Hardin
Wolf	Yes, sir!
He is as full of confidence and vigor as he ever was.		Vyland
Roshea	And every bit as caring, to us and to all around him. This is the same Coyote we all knew and loved. There can be no doubt.
What do you think, Wolf? Excited for the Coyote’s Men to be whole again?		Sedgar
Wolf	...
Wolf? What’s wrong?		Vyland
Wolf	We all know how Coyote’s story ends after the war with Dolhr. After he ascends the throne of Archanea. That darkness may be in the past for us... But for him, it’s yet to come.
That’s true...		Roshea
Sedgar	You seem concerned about more than what we already know, Wolf. What is it?
I am worried what learning about the anguish of his future will do to him.		Wolf
Sedgar	Are you suggesting it might send him down that same path of corruption? Even in this world?
...		Roshea

Hardin: The Coyote - B

Wolf	Now that he’s in Askr, it’s only a matter of time until Coyote learns about his fate.
True. Even if he doesn’t meet his future self, he’ll at least hear about it sooner or later.		Roshea
Vyland	Knowing that, I have to wonder why he was summoned in the first place.
I’d be interested to hear an answer to that as well. Maybe we ought to ask 【Summoner】.		Sedgar
Wolf	Maybe we should.
Hello, Coyote’s Men! Getting ready to start your training for the day?		Sharena
Roshea	Actually, we were hoping to get some questions answered. Where can we find 【Summoner】?
Hmm... Should be heading toward Midgard’s Shield at the moment.		Sharena
Sedgar	So, not in the castle.
Right. But if you have questions, maybe I can help! What do you want to know?		Sharena
Vyland	It’s about Lord Hardin. We’re wondering why he was brought here, if he’s bound to learn about his fate.
As you likely know, we were called to Askr from a point in time that Lord Hardin would consider the future. We know what darkness awaits him, after he comes to rule Archanea. We know how his heart will come to change.		Wolf
Sharena	I see... Yeah, I read something about this in the Great Library of Askr.
Another Hardin has already been summoned to Askr. One that has been consumed by that darkness. If the two should meet...		Roshea
Vyland	Then Lord Hardin will see firsthand what horror lies in store for him. Knowing that, he was summoned to Askr regardless. Why would 【Summoner】 do that?
I understand your concern. I can’t imagine how upsetting it must be for you to wonder about that.		Sharena
But I firmly believe that every Hero we bring here is absolutely necessary to save the Kingdom of Askr. There’s a reason Lord Hardin needs to be here. I promise you that.		Sharena
Wolf	...

Hardin: The Coyote - A

Roshea	Well, we still got something out of this, even if we were unable to meet with 【Summoner】. Princess Sharena told us something very interesting.
She believes that every Hero in Askr is brought here for a reason. That all are needed to save the kingdom. If that is true, then it applies to Coyote as well, no matter what he learns about his future.		Vyland
Sedgar	Does that mean we can fight at his side without worry?
The idea is an exciting one, I have to admit. I never would have dreamed we’d be reunited with the man we all so loved and admired.		Roshea
Wolf	No matter what time he came from, Coyote is still the man to whom we swore our loyalty.
Still, I worry. He is a sharp man. He is bound to learn about his future before too long.		Sedgar
Vyland	On the one hand, it might be better if we simply told him ourselves. On the other hand, hearing it from us might actually upset him even more.
Ah ha. So this is where you’ve all been hiding.		Hardin
Wolf	Coyote! We’ve...just finished with our training for the day. Where are you going with your saddle and bridle?
I thought I would take a ride outside the castle walls. I want to feel the wind on my face.		Hardin
Roshea	The wind? Why’s that?
This land is still so unfamiliar to me. I would like to get a feel for how the wind blows firsthand.		Hardin
Vyland	Maybe we should accompany you.
Yes! Will you let us come along?		Sedgar
Hardin	Of course. You have been here for longer than I have. I would welcome your insight and experience.
Then we will lead the way. Sedgar, Vyland, Roshea—prepare to ride at once!		Wolf

Hardin: The Coyote - S

Hardin	This is a good wind. Very much like what blows across the plains of Aurelis.
Agreed.		Vyland
Hardin	This Kingdom of Askr remains new to me, but I tell you this. No country with a wind like this can be evil. Wolf, Sedgar, Vyland, Roshea... I can sense that you are concerned for me.
Indeed we are.		Wolf
Hardin	Riding through these unknown lands with you, I feel almost as if I have strayed into a dream. It might unhinge my senses, were it not for this wind. It speaks to me. Reassures me that this is real. Worry not. I am prepared to accept whatever may be. No matter what I am called upon to face here in this world, neither my faith nor my principles will falter.
What are you saying?		Wolf
Hardin	Justice—that is what guides me. An unfailing sense of right from wrong. I will walk the righteous path here in Askr, no matter what the future holds for me elsewhere.
Could it be he...already knows?		Wolf
Vyland	He clearly has some idea, and yet he still moves ahead with all his courage.
He truly is the man we once knew. The man we gladly swore to follow.		Sedgar
Roshea	The true Coyote...
Speak to me, men. What is it?		Hardin
Wolf	Nothing, sir. We are merely impressed by the strength of your resolve.
I will not be led astray by rumors or illusions. The wind will guide me on the right path. Coyote’s Men—I ask, once again, that you follow me. We will charge forward in the name of justice, and strike down any who stand in our way!		Hardin
Wolf	As you say!
We are yours to command, as ever.		Sedgar
Vyland	On our honor as the Coyote’s Men— where you lead, we follow!
For the people who depend on us, we will never falter!		Roshea
Hardin	With the wind at our backs, we will make Askr a better place. Now, let us ride onward!

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