Joining Forces

Joining Forces
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2019-07-22T07:00:00Z, 2020-05-25T07:00:00Z
End time	2019-08-05T06:59:59Z, 2020-06-02T07:00:00Z
Previous: Spanning Time Next: Changing Winds

Availability

This event was made available:

• 2019-07-22T07:00:00Z – 2019-08-05T06:59:59Z (Notification)
• 2020-05-25T07:00:00Z – 2020-06-02T07:00:00Z (Notification)

Rewards

For a list of general Forging Bonds rewards, see Forging Bonds.

Original run

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Byleth's C Conversation	10	Claude's C Conversation	10	Edelgard's C Conversation	10	Dimitri's C Conversation
25	50	25	50	25	50	25	50
50	200	50	200	50	200	50	200
75	50	75	50	75	50	75	50
100		100		100		100
150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500
200	200	200	200	200	200	200	200
250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500
300	Byleth's B Conversation	300	Claude's B Conversation	300	Edelgard's B Conversation	300	Dimitri's B Conversation
350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500
400	1	400	1	400	1	400	1
450	200	450	200	450	200	450	200
500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500
550	200	550	200	550	200	550	200
600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500
700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500
800	Byleth's A Conversation	800	Claude's A Conversation	800	Edelgard's A Conversation	800	Dimitri's A Conversation
900	200	900	200	900	200	900	200
1,000	200	1,000	200	1,000	200	1,000	200
1,100	200	1,100	200	1,100	200	1,100	200
1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500
1,300	200	1,300	200	1,300	200	1,300	200
1,400	200	1,400	200	1,400	200	1,400	200
1,500	Byleth's S Conversation	1,500	Claude's S Conversation	1,500	Edelgard's S Conversation	1,500	Dimitri's S Conversation
1,700	300	1,700	300	1,700	300	1,700	300
1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300	1,900	300
2,100	300	2,100	300	2,100	300	2,100	300
2,300	300	2,300	300	2,300	300	2,300	300
2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500	2,500	1,500
2,750	300	2,750	300	2,750	300	2,750	300
3,000	500	3,000	500	3,000	500	3,000	500
3,250	300	3,250	300	3,250	300	3,250	300
3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10

Rerun

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
5	Byleth's C Conversation	5	Claude's C Conversation	5	Edelgard's C Conversation	5	Dimitri's C Conversation
15	50	15	50	15	50	15	50
25	300	25	300	25	300	25	300
35	50	35	50	35	50	35	50
50		50		50		50
75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500
100	10	100	10	100	10	100	10
125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500
150	Byleth's B Conversation	150	Claude's B Conversation	150	Edelgard's B Conversation	150	Dimitri's B Conversation
175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500
200	1	200	1	200	1	200	1
225	300	225	300	225	300	225	300
250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500
275	300	275	300	275	300	275	300
300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500
350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500
400	Byleth's A Conversation	400	Claude's A Conversation	400	Edelgard's A Conversation	400	Dimitri's A Conversation
450	300	450	300	450	300	450	300
500	10	500	10	500	10	500	10
550	300	550	300	550	300	550	300
600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500
650	300	650	300	650	300	650	300
700	300	700	300	700	300	700	300
750	Byleth's S Conversation	750	Claude's S Conversation	750	Edelgard's S Conversation	750	Dimitri's S Conversation
800	300	800	300	800	300	800	300
900	300	900	300	900	300	900	300
1,000	300	1,000	300	1,000	300	1,000	300
1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300
1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500
1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300
1,450	10	1,450	10	1,450	10	1,450	10
1,600	500	1,600	500	1,600	500	1,600	500
1,750	10	1,750	10	1,750	10	1,750	10

Special conversations

Joining Forces

Joining Forces - Opening

English

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Edelgard	This is unexpected. How did we land ourselves in this predicament?
Byleth	I'm just glad you three aren't hurt. Those soldiers seem dangerous, whoever they are.
Dimitri	Agreed. They do not look like bandits, but they're not from any army that I could recognize.
Edelgard	It's not only the enemies—even the landscape is alien. We don't seem to be in the forests of Garreg Mach.
Byleth	An unfamiliar enemy in an unfamiliar forest. Just what is happening here, I wonder?
Edelgard	Perhaps there are locals nearby who can apprise us of our situation. First, however...
Dimitri	Yes. I had the same thought. Claude, where exactly are you going?
Claude	Oh, you noticed! Your Highnesses were so busy conferring, I thought I'd have time to make a strategic retreat.
Dimitri	A "strategic retreat," hm? That has a familiar ring to it.
Edelgard	Why am I not surprised? Claude, that is not an option here. We do not even know where we are.
Claude	Fine, fine. But we're not going to find help by standing around here, waiting for someone to—
Sharena	Hello, strangers! Did I overhear you say you needed help?
Edelgard	...You were saying, Claude?
Dimitri	We were talking rather loudly, I suppose.
Claude	Well, how do you like that! The gods of fortune are smiling on us today. Wouldn't you agree, Teach?

Japanese

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エーデルガルト	はあ… どうにか撒いたかしら。
ベレス	３人とも、怪我がないようで良かった。 それにしてもあの軍勢は、いったい…
ディミトリ	賊…のようには見えなかったな。 奴らの装備を見るに、俺たちの知る どの軍のものとも違うようだったが。
エーデルガルト	ええ、それにこの辺りの景色… どうやらここはガルグ＝マクの 森の中ではなさそうね。
ベレス	見覚えのない敵、見覚えのない森… 何が起こったんだろう。
エーデルガルト	事態を把握するためにも、 話の通じる相手を探さなければね。 だけど、それよりも…
ディミトリ	ああ… それよりも、だ… おいクロード、どこへ行く。
クロード	おわ、気づかれたか！ さっさとずらかろうと思ったんだが…
ディミトリ	お前というやつは… …この状況、いつかも見た気がするな。
エーデルガルト	クロード。 何度も同じ手が通用すると思っているの？
クロード	わかってるわかってる。 だが、ここに留まってたって そう都合よく誰か来てくれるなんて…
シャロン	…おーい！！ 大丈夫ですかー！？
エーデルガルト	来たわね。
ディミトリ	…来たな。
クロード	あっはっは！ これも天の配剤、 日頃の行いの良さの賜物だな、先生。

Joining Forces - C

English

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Claude	...OK. To summarize. You're saying you summoned us to this world as "Heroes".
Dimitri	And the foes who attacked us were invaders from another world, not ours and not yours.
Edelgard	This all sounds absurd. And yet, given this situation and these surroundings, I find myself believing this story.
Sharena	We'll take care of the remaining soldiers here. You all can hurry along to the castle.
Edelgard	The enemy does not seen interested in allowing us to escape so easily.
Anna	I hear footsteps—a lot of footsteps. They're searching for us.
Alfonse	I am not sure we can prevail against such numerous foes.
Claude	It seems like we have no choice. I for one have no intention of decorating this world with my corpse.
Dimitri	Agreed. Fortunately, we are armed. If we fight together, we can survive.
Edelgard	It's a rare day that you two agree with one another. Let us fight our way out of this and return home!
Anna	We didn't intend to put you all in danger right after summoning you. Are you sure you're up for the fight?
Byleth	Don't worry about them. They may be young, but they're skilled soldiers. And of course, they won't be alone. Now let us fight as one!

Japanese

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Joining Forces - B

English

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Byleth	The enemy seems to be cautious of the Order of Heroes. Many troops have been mobilized to search for us.
Edelgard	I would suggest lying in wait for an opportunity to withdraw, but with those numbers, it will not be easy.
Dimitri	Our only option might be to break through their ranks. How to do that, I'm not entirely sure...
Byleth	We will use any means necessary to find a way forward.
Dimitri	...
Edelgard	...
Claude	What? Why are you all staring at me?
Edelgard	We know you well enough to know that you're concocting some scheme.
Claude	What a funny way of asking for a favor. I was thinking about how to settle this peacefully. I have a plan. But for it to work, we're going to need some help from the prince and princess.
Sharena	Of course! Whatever it is, you can count on me!
Claude	Teach, you'll have to take the lead. I need a second to refine my strategy, and then you'll explain it to everyone.
Anna	This is feeling less like a strategy meeting and more like being in a classroom.
Dimitri	We are from the Officers Academy. Claude, Edelgard, and I are students, and this is our professor. So...
Alfonse	That is why this feels so much like a lesson. It is one.

Japanese

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Joining Forces - A

English

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Sharena	You did it! And you worked together like true Heroes! You clearly know how to cooperate with one another.
Edelgard	That is an overstatement. We are in different houses, so we haven't had much chance to fight side-by-side.
Claude	Each of us has our own burdens to bear back home. But I did enjoy working together for a change.
Dimitri	If we did seem to coalesce well, all thanks are due to our professor.
Sharena	Whatever the reason, I'm impressed by your teamwork! And a little bit envious, to be honest.
Edelgard	You seem to have a good rapport with [Summoner], though.
Alfonse	Hmm...
Claude	Getting students to work together isn't so different than getting Heroes to work together.
Alfonse	Yes, I suppose you're right. Thanks to [Summoner]... We have been able to bring Heroes of all kinds, from many worlds, together into a cohesive fighting force.
Dimitri	With our arrival, a few more have joined your ranks. I hope we will prove as useful as your other allies.
Byleth	Now that we're here, we will fight with you until the end. We look forward to helping however we can.

Japanese

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Byleth: Proven Professor

Byleth: Proven Professor - C

English

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Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Sharena	I'm curious about your world, Byleth. All this business about the "10 Elites" sounds fascinating! And I heard that you're a professor.
Byleth	Yes, I am a professor, though I don't think that I'm a very good one.
Sharena	Really? The students summoned here seem to positively adore you.
Byleth	I'm glad. I'm proud of the progress they've made—though I'd credit it to their talents more than my teaching.
Sharena	They told me that you're an excellent professor. Though they also said you can be a bit eccentric at times.
Byleth	My father raised me as a mercenary. We spent years living without roots, camping in fields and forests. So I won't deny being clueless when it comes to social norms. I can only imagine what the nobles think of me.
Sharena	A mercenary becoming a professor... What an interesting path!
Byleth	Yes. My path has gone in some unexpected directions. Now I have no idea what the future holds.
Sharena	Your path brought you to me! Maybe you can teach me something.
Byleth	I'm not sure what I have to teach you that you wouldn't already know.
Sharena	Hm... Why don't teach me about the history of your homeland?
Byleth	I can certainly try, Sharena. I expect it would take quite a few lessons.

Japanese

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ベレス

Byleth: Proven Professor - B

English

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Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Sharena	Byleth, I've noticed that the look on your face changes significantly when you're in battle.
Byleth	Does it? I wasn't aware.
Sharena	Yes, it does. I don't quite know how to explain it, other than to say that, in battle, you look like a mercenary. Whereas most of the time, especially when you're with your students, you just look like a professor.
Byleth	Thank you, Sharena. I appreciate the compliment.
Sharena	You're...welcome? I didn't mean it as a compliment, per se. I was just making an observation.
Byleth	But it is a compliment. Since I was very young, I've been told that I seem to lack emotion. It just wasn't in my nature to show what I was feeling. My father and some of the other mercenaries could see through my stony expression, but most people...
Sharena	I can see through it! And right now your face is telling me that you're really, really hungry!
Byleth	...Are you hungry? We can have this conversation over a meal, perhaps.
Sharena	Come on, professor! You're hungry. Am I right or am I right?
Byleth	...
Sharena	Hey! Hold up!

Japanese

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ベレス

Byleth: Proven Professor - A

English

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Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Sharena	Byleth! I could use your help making sense of this strategy. It's a battle formation to counter enemy archers. You see, I just don't understand why...
Byleth	...
Sharena	Is something wrong?
Byleth	No, nothing wrong. It's just that you remind me of my students. When it comes to tactics, Commander Anna has more experience than I. Why don't you ask her? I wouldn't want her to feel as though I'm taking her place.
Sharena	Huh?! Oh, don't be ridiculous! There's no need to worry about that. Commander Anna is my leader, but you're my professor. Those are two completely different roles!
Byleth	...Are they?
Sharena	Of course. But if it really bothers you, I can talk to her instead.
Byleth	I think that would be best.
Sharena	If you don't teach me, then I hope you'll at least be my friend.
Byleth	I though that we already were friends. Or allies, at least.
Sharena	What?! Byleth, friends and allies are not the same thing!
Byleth	If that's the case, I'm not sure I've ever truly had a friend.
Sharena	...What? That's so sad. I was not expecting you to say that. I'm not sure how to respond...

Japanese

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ベレス

Byleth: Proven Professor - S

English

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Sharena	Byleth! There you are!
Byleth	Sharena. You're out of breath. What's going on?
Sharena	I have something important to say. About you and me. You do have a friend—because you have me! And we are friends, Byleth.
Byleth	...
Sharena	...Well?
Byleth	I appreciate that. After our previous conversation, I got to thinking... What are friends?
Sharena	Friends are...friends. It's hard to explain.
Byleth	Kindred spirits, brothers and sisters in arms, teachers and students... There are so many different kinds of relationships, but any of them can form the basis for a friendship. I realize that friendships are about having warm feelings for someone. And I do feel warmly toward you.
Sharena	Exactly! I feel the same about you!
Byleth	In that case, Sharena, I agree with what you said earlier. We're friends.
Sharena	Good! I'm so glad we finally got that sorted out. Why don't we go have a meal together, friend?

Japanese

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ベレス

Claude: The Schemer

Claude: The Schemer - C

English

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Claude	Hello there! I take it you were drawn here by the delicious smell? After I arrived in this world, I found some rare mushrooms, and I've been stewing them in that pot over there. I would advise against having a taste. We had this species of mushroom in my own world. If you eat them, all the color will drain from your face and your skin will start steaming. For three days and three nights you'll have a fever, nausea, and unbearable stomach pain. Why am I stewing those mushrooms, you ask? I'm boiling down the poison, of course! If we slip it into our enemies' food, we can cut down their numbers before the battle's even begun. The way I see it, losing a battle means losing your friends. I won't hesitate to use dirty tricks to avoid that outcome. And this won't kill anybody. I would just incapacitate them. So really, it's a way of avoiding bloodshed. This may come as a surprise, but I'm a cautious man. I always like to have a few extra arrows in my quiver. Now I just need to figure out how I'm going to slip this concoction into the enemy's food.

Japanese

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クロード

Claude: The Schemer - B

English

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Claude	Remember that poison I made from the mushrooms? Someone snucks a taste while I wasn't looking. I got them to throw it up, so it all worked out OK, but Teach found out and gave me an earful. The scolding wasn't for making the poison. It was just for taking my eyes off of it while it was cooking. Teach usually lets me off the hook when it comes to my hijinks, but hurting an ally crosses the line. You know, in some ways, you and Teach are pretty similar. You're both tactically gifted, you're both caring leaders, and you're both completely inscrutable. What's going on with you anyhow, [Summoner]? Actually, don't answer that. I have a habit of prying, and I always feel a bit guilty about it afterward. It's just that, when I come across something mysterious, it's hard for me to suppress my curiosity. Maybe I shouldn't call you "something mysterious" right to your face. Sorry. Now I feel bad.

Japanese

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クロード

Claude: The Schemer - A

English

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Claude	Well, well. You're on patrol duty! I'm surprised to see you sticking your neck out, to be honest. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I was under the impression you don't take to the battlefield. If you ask me, everyone has their own role to fulfill, and they should focus on that. That's what I do! Take a look at this. I was able to convert my mushroom poison into a powder! Now I won't need a grand scheme to mix it into the enemy's food. We can sprinkle it around in their camps. It's airborne, so by being in proximity, they'll inhale the poison! I just need to figure out a method of getting it to the enemy's camp... Hey! I see that smirk on your face! I'm not doing this for fun. I'm using my expertise to give us an advantage on the battlefield. OK, fine, I'm also doing this for fun. I enjoy experimenting with potions. But mostly I'm doing it so that we... ...Oof. Sorry, I suddenly have a nasty headache. And my stomach is feeling a little unsettled. I must have accidentally inhaled some of this mushroom powder! If you'll excuse me, I think I'm going to... Urgh...

Japanese

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クロード

Claude: The Schemer - S

English

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Claude	I really had it rough the other day. I know, I brought it on myself, but still... Nausea and headaches for three days and three nights. Steam emanating from my skin. Ouch. On the bright side, I certainly proved the poison's efficacy. I was completely incapacitated. Then again, I realized a major snag. The mushrooms are too rare for me to make a large quantities of the stuff. I'm sorry. I just wanted to give us an advantage in battle. Looks like I have to start from scratch on a new plan. Hey, why are you looking so glum? I guess you were really hoping that this plan would work. Don't worry. There's more where that came from! I have schemes for any given situation. Not to give you the wrong idea—I'm not calling into question your own strategic abilities. I just want to help. I didn't choose to be summoned here, but I've come to really enjoy fighting alongside you. Regarding matters of life and death, I don't leave anything to chance. I do whatever it takes to win. ...Oh, that's it! If there aren't enough raw materials, why don't I produce the raw materials myself? I'll do some research on cultivating mushrooms. And figure out some way to avoid inhaling the powder.

Japanese

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クロード

Edelgard: The Future

Edelgard: The Future - C

English

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Edelgard	Commander Anna, do you have a moment?
Anna	Of course, Edelgard. What would you like to discuss?
Edelgard	I noticed our enemy using an unusual formation in the most recent battle. I've written a short analysis of the unorthodox strategy. I thought you might like to read it and discuss.
Anna	Thank you. I'm impressed that you took the initiative to write this on your own. ...
Anna	This is impressive work. There's so much detail. Are you sure you're just a student?
Edelgard	Yes. I attend the Officers Academy in Garreg Mach, where more than half of the students are nobles. Even at a young age, many of us are entrusted with leading our territories: taxing properly, subduing bandits... If we cannot effectively perform such duties, countless people will feel the consequences. Our education, therefore, is designed to make us capable leaders.
Anna	That must be challenging. It sounds a bit like being in the military.
Edelgard	Indeed. It is not so different.

Japanese

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エーデルガルト

Edelgard: The Future - B

English

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Anna	You said that the Officers Academy you attend has students from three different regions learning together?
Edelgard	Yes, that's right. Long ago, the three were united as one. Fódlan is now split into the Adrestian Empire, the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, and the Leicester Alliance. I am from the Empire, Dimitri is from the Kingdom, and Claude is from the Alliance. We are the house leaders for our respective houses at the academy.
Anna	I see. Relations among the territories must be warm, considering that you can all gather at one school, correct?
Edelgard	Yes and no. For 300 years, since the Alliance split from the Kingdom, there has been relative peace. However, some are not content with the current state of affairs. I count myself among them.
Anna	What a complex situation. On the surface, there is peace, but tensions simmer beneath.
Edelgard	With people from so many places gathered together here, I imagine you encounter similar issues all the time.
Anna	You're right! It seems your world and mine have something in common.

Japanese

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エーデルガルト

Edelgard: The Future - A

English

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Anna	What do you think of this strategy? It should allow us to adjust on the fly according to battlefield conditions.
Edelgard	Impressive. We can devise formations suited for a variety of terrains and situations.
Anna	Let's agree to put it into practise before our next battle.
Edelgard	Agreed. I think this strategy would serve us well.
Anna	Now that that's been settled, I have to say, I still find it hard to believe you're just a student.
Edelgard	My circumstances are much like those of Prince Alfonse. I am not just a student; I am also the heir to the Adrestian throne. Even before entering the academy, I diligently studied military strategy and the art of governance.
Anna	Of course. I suppose I'm just not used to hearing someone your age speak like an experienced ruler.
Edelgard	It's understandable. After all, the Adrestian empire doesn't exist here. In this world, I AM just a student.
Anna	Not exactly—you're a Hero too!

Japanese

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Edelgard: The Future - S

English

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Anna	What is that book you're reading?
Edelgard	It's about the history of this world. I borrowed it from Prince Alfonse because I was curious to learn more. It's so different from Fódlan here. The structure of the country, the way your political system developed... It's so different that it perhaps won't apply much to my duties in Fódlan. But I have learned quite a lot.
Anna	Every time I see you, you're studying or you're training. Do you never tire of those activities?
Anna	You must take breaks to enjoy a hobby of some kind.
Edelgard	I take breaks, but only when I know that no one will see me.
Anna	You only take breaks alone? Do you have a hobby you're trying to hide from people?
Anna	No need to answer if you don't feel comfortable doing so.
Edelgard	I do try to hide it from other people, but not because I'm doing anything out of the ordinary. Sometimes I like to just lie around and relax. When I'm alone, I feel that I can just be myself...
Anna	Lying around... Hah!
Edelgard	I know. It doesn't become me at all. I'm the heir to the throne—I don't want people to see me as lazy.
Anna	I'm not saying it doesn't become you! In this world, you're just a student, right? You said it yourself. It's OK for a student to laze around every now and again. In fact, let's be lazy together.
Edelgard	Wel, if you insist... Not for too long, though. I don't want anyone to see me.

Japanese

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エーデルガルト

Dimitri: The Protector

Dimitri: The Protector - C

English

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Alfonse	Prince Dimitri, have you yet grown accustomed to life here?
Dimitri	I appreciate your consideration. In fact, thanks to you, the adjustement has been easy. I have only one issue... It's that, even if I had unlimited time, it would not be enough to learn about all the Heroes from other worlds.
Alfonse	I feel the same. There is much we can learn from them.
Dimitri	Ah, another issue comes to mind. Will you do something for me, Prince Alfonse?
Alfonse	I will try. What is it you need, Prince?
Dimitri	Know that you don't need to speak so politely to me. After all, in this world, I am not a prince. Here, I am but one of many leaders. I feel a little unsettled hearing you speak to me with such politeness.
Alfonse	Of course. If you would feel more comfortable with less formality on my part, I will adjust accordingly. In that case, would you consider taking a more familiar attitude with me as well? I may be a prince of this country, but we are both members of the Order of Heroes. In that sense, we are equals.
Dimitri	... ...Understood. If that is your wish, then I am happy to oblige.

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Alfonse	The enemy is dug in on this position. That being said, the best entry point for our attack would be there.
Dimitri	The fortress? If we attack from there, we would have a tactical advantage. However, in that case, the fighting could impact people in that town adjoining the fortress. We would be risking civilian lives to complete the objective. It is rational, but perhaps not moral.
Alfonse	... If we shirked this opportunity and let the enemy survive, we would risk many more lives. As the prince of this realm, it is my duty to protect as many of my people as I can. It is the rational choice.
Alfonse	... And yet...
Dimitri	Alfonse, if I may... This decision need not be a binary. Why don't we consider alternative strategies?
Alfonse	Excuse me?
Dimitri	You need not rely strictly on yourself to make this decision. Others might be able to suggest different paths. I have assembled suggestions from others in your army. I asked everyone, from seasoned military minds to those who usually skip war council meetings. Drawing from their wisdom, I have devised a few plans of my own— of course, the final decision is yours.
Alfonse	Dimitri...
Dimitri	Whether in your country or my own, I cannot abide the spilling of innocent blood. No cause is great enough to merit such a cost.

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Alfonse	Thank you, Dimitri. Your strategy let us escape by without needless losses.
Dimitri	Yes. Well. Your own leadership is to thank the victory. It was you who made the choice. I merely advised you.
Alfonse	I kept going back and forth. I obsessed over the possibility that, by protecting a handful of innocents, I was endangering countless more. But my conscience would not let me accept the trade-off. I am ashamed that I dithered for so long.
Dimitri	Alfonse... Permit me to say one thing. Ethical choices are ambiguous. Laws may flatten these ambiguities, but leaders should embrace them. At times, one must rely on logic to make a decision. But that does not mean ignoring what one's heart says. When faced with a difficult decision, you should struggle to find the truth, even at the risk of seeming indecisive. That is what I consider to be the role of a leader, at any rate.
Alfonse	Struggling to find the right path... And sticking to it, no matter the criticism. That's the kind of leader I would like to be... ...The kind of king I hope to be.
Dimitri	Hah. It seems the two of us are cut from the same cloth.

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Alfonse	Dimitri. I notice a certain carelessness in your fighting. Carelessness as to your own survival, I mean.
Dimitri	Is that really how it looks? I have always enjoyed fighting. On the battlefield, lance in hand, I am not troubled by my thoughts. It is how I was raised—I learned to wield a weapon before I learned how to write my own name.
Alfonse	Even though you're a prince?
Dimitri	No. It is because I am a prince. Houses carrying the bloodlines of the 10 Elites have always used their Crests to protect the Kingdom.
Alfonse	Crests... Those are the powers passed down through certain bloodlines in Fódlan, yes?
Dimitri	Correct. And as someone born with the Crest of the Kingdom's royal family, it is my duty to protect others.
Alfonse	If that's the case, why do you fight with so little regard for your own life? Your life is not yours alone.
Dimitri	You are right. My people cannot afford for me to die. My life was never mine to begin with. I haven't the right to throw it away.
Alfonse	...What?
Dimitri	Oh... It's nothing. Thank you for your concern, Alfonse. You are too kind.
Alfonse	I am not being kind. We are so similar, I feel that I just can't leave you be.
Dimitri	... I see. In that case, Alfonse, let us battle side by side and survive the fight together. For duty's sake.

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In other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	預け合う背中
German	Vereinte Kräfte
Spanish (Europe)	Unión victoriosa
Spanish (Latin America)	Unión victoriosa
French	Union gagnante
Italian	Unire le forze
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	相互依靠的背
Portuguese	União vitoriosa