Keepers of Faith/Marth: Prince of Light


Fjorm	Prince Marth, thank you very much! You really were a huge help in the battle just now.
I’m glad I could be of assistance, but I did not do anything to deserve such praise. This victory was gained through the strengths of every Hero who lent us their aid.		Marth
Fjorm	But you were the one who brought us all together. Your encouragement made it feel like victory was assured. It is an honor to battle alongside one so renowned across so many worlds. You truly are a Hero among Heroes!
That is kind of you to say, Princess Fjorm, but surely you are exaggerating.		Marth
Fjorm	No, not at all! The more I learn about you, the deeper my respect for you becomes, Prince Marth. For the sake of your people, you threw yourself into a war with only a few allies at your side... And with each battle, you gathered more allies to your cause. It’s almost like...something from a fairy tale!
Fjorm	Ah... I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to call the battles you risked your life in a fairy tale...
Oh, no! It is nothing to be sorry about, Princess Fjorm. But, you see... I did not survive those battles because of any great skill or merit of my own. It was the people around me... My allies. My friends. They were the ones who brought about our victory.		Marth


Marth	There are some who refer to me as the Hero-King... However, I do not believe I am truly worthy of such a grand title.
Why is that?		Fjorm
Marth	Peace only returned to the continent because of the strength of all of my allies, and the blood they shed. We all fought to reform the world we lived in and forge a path for its future. Their conviction brought peace. My role was simply to become a banner they could all rally behind.
But then...wasn’t everyone following your lead as you pressed forward?		Fjorm
Marth	If they did, I am glad it was only my back they saw. I’m certain my face would have betrayed the fear I felt.
No, I... I doubt that is what they would have seen, Prince Marth. They trusted you...		Fjorm
Marth	...That’s true, and I can never thank them enough for it. But had it been you in my stead... I have no doubt you would be the one whose name was passed down into legends. You also desire peace, and care deeply for your companions. You have a gentle heart, Princess Fjorm.
I-I am...honored to hear such kind words!		Fjorm
Marth	Well then, I will see you for training tomorrow. Be sure to get some rest.
... Prince Marth... Although he holds great renown as a Hero, he is still such a kind and modest person... That must be why he is so beloved by his allies... I need to work even harder to follow his example!		Fjorm


Marth	Princess Fjorm, it looks as if your training has borne some fruit. The team you led today moved splendidly. Alfonse had nothing but praise for them as well.
Thank you, Prince Marth. ...Though, in truth, I was merely imitating the leadership you displayed in the battle the other day.		Fjorm
When to push forward, when to pull back... Finding a formation that complemented my allies’ strengths... There is still so much I would like to learn from you, Prince Marth. This experience has shown me once again just how worthy you are of being called the Hero-King.		Fjorm
Marth	Hmm... I did say that I did not believe I deserved such a title... But if the symbol of a Hero-King is necessary to bring others together, I cannot shirk from my responsibility. I can only strive to live up to the title bestowed upon me. And so, I will try to meet the expectations others have of me... To be someone they can rely on.
I see... In your own way, you strive to live up to the title of Hero-King. Earlier, you spoke of the conviction of your allies, and how they brought about peace. Is this, then, yours?		Fjorm
Marth	...Perhaps. In the end, it is simply what feels most right to me.
Wow, I’m learning so much!		Fjorm
Marth	To me, what’s most important is not the glory of a grand title or your name enshrined in legend... ...but rather moving forward, into a new era, and building a brighter future. If the title of Hero-King is needed to make that happen, it is a title I will wear with pride.


Anna	Morale has been really high lately! I mean, just look at how motivated everyone is!
Yeah! It really feels like all the Heroes are working together better than ever before!		Sharena
Fjorm	In their own way, each Hero pushes us forward, helping us and inspiring us to improve. And Prince Marth’s influence in that regard truly cannot be overstated.
Yep. Even Heroes from other worlds recognize his talent.		Anna
Sharena	He is the Hero-King, after all! I almost wish he could stay in Askr forever!
He would be a boon, to be sure. But Prince Marth said something that has stuck with me.		Fjorm

Marth	Truthfully, I wish for a peaceful world where Heroes do not need to battle. I think we all do. But in order to create a world where people do not need to swing swords, we must be the ones to do so now. One day, peace may come to Askr, and when it does, we Heroes may fade away, forgotten save in legends. However...even if Heroes vanish from this world, the will for peace will remain. That is what I believe.

The will for peace... Yeah, I also want that to live on.		Sharena
Fjorm	As do I. Prince Marth has helped me understand the future we must strive for, and the hope we must protect.
With all that wisdom to share, Prince Marth is almost like a spiritual pillar for the Order of Heroes. ...Incidentally, what if we gathered quotes from him and made a book out of it! Talk about inspired profits!		Anna
Fjorm	I-I’m not sure the prince would approve of that idea...