Principled Acts

Principled Acts
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2020-11-17T07:00:00Z
End time	2020-12-01T06:59:59Z
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Availability

This event was made available:

• 2020-11-17T07:00:00Z – 2020-12-01T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Merlinus's C Conversation	10	Melady's C Conversation	10	Dieck's C Conversation	10	Guinivere's C Conversation
25	50	25	50	25	50	25	50
50	300	50	300	50	300	50	300
75	50	75	50	75	50	75	50
100		100		100		100
150	1,500 50	150	1,500 50	150	1,500 50	150	1,500 50
200	10	200	10	200	10	200	10
250	1,500 50	250	1,500 50	250	1,500 50	250	1,500 50
300	Merlinus's B Conversation	300	Melady's B Conversation	300	Dieck's B Conversation	300	Guinivere's B Conversation
350	1,500 50	350	1,500 50	350	1,500 50	350	1,500 50
400	1	400	1	400	1	400	1
450	300	450	300	450	300	450	300
500	1,500 50	500	1,500 50	500	1,500 50	500	1,500 50
550	300	550	300	550	300	550	300
600	1,500 50	600	1,500 50	600	1,500 50	600	1,500 50
700	1,500 50	700	1,500 50	700	1,500 50	700	1,500 50
800	Merlinus's A Conversation	800	Melady's A Conversation	800	Dieck's A Conversation	800	Guinivere's A Conversation
900	300	900	300	900	300	900	300
1,000	10	1,000	10	1,000	10	1,000	10
1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300
1,200	1,500 5	1,200	1,500 5	1,200	1,500 5	1,200	1,500 5
1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300
1,400	300	1,400	300	1,400	300	1,400	300
1,500	Merlinus's S Conversation	1,500	Melady's S Conversation	1,500	Dieck's S Conversation	1,500	Guinivere's S Conversation
1,600	2	1,600	2	1,600	2	1,600	2
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	10	3,000	10	3,000	10	3,000	10
3,250	500	3,250	500	3,250	500	3,250	500
3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10	3,500	10

Special conversations

Principled Acts

Principled Acts - Opening

English・Japanese

Dieckディーク	You want to personally hire me?		俺を個人的に雇いたい、だと？
That's right. The Dieck Mercenaries are known even in Bern. Would you add your strength to my own?		はい。ディーク傭兵団の勇名は ベルン王国にも響いていました。 ディーク殿の腕に... 頼らせてもらえないでしょうか。		Meladyミレディ
Dieckディーク	I'm not sure I understand. We both serve under the Order of Heroes, do we not? What reason would there be to go out of your way to hire me?		しかし、なんだってそんなことを？ 今の俺たちはヴァイス・ブレイヴの 一員ってわけだろ 。 どうしてわざわざ あんたに雇われる必要がある？
I ask for Princess Guinivere.		ギネヴィア様の...ためです。		Meladyミレディ
Dieckディーク	The princess of Bern? I still struggle to understand.		ベルンの王女様のため？ どういうことだ、そりゃ。
Dieck, you were summoned around the same time we were. Not much time has passed since we arrived. Have you built many connections with your fellow Heroes in such short a time?		ディーク殿、あなたは 私と同じ時期に召喚されました。 ここに来て、まだ日も浅い。 ゆえに、ヴァイス・ブレイヴの 特定の勢力や組織と つながっている可能性も低い。		Meladyミレディ
Dieckディーク	Well, some acquaintances, but no one who I'd trust to truly have my back, I suppose.		まあな...顔なじみは何人かいるが、 あんたの言うとおり 肩入れしている連中はいねえな。
As with us. So we would ask that you place the protection of the princess as your highest priority.		だからこそ、もしものとき ギネヴィア様の御身を なによりも優先して動いてほしいんです。		Meladyミレディ
Dieckディーク	Before even a threat to Askr?		そりゃあ アスク王国の危機よりも 優先してほしいってことか？
Yes. That would be the purpose of taking you under employ.		はい... そのためにあなたを雇いたいのです。		Meladyミレディ
Dieckディーク	I see. I'm to be Dieck, Princess Protector then, am I?		なるほどな。 王女様の護衛役として、か。
This world houses dangers I cannot yet imagine. For that reason, adding even one blade to the princess's guard is a crucial step forward.		この世界には 私には思いも及ばない危機や 激しい戦いが待っています。 だからこそ、ギネヴィア様の 御身を守るための剣を... 一振りでも多く増やしておきたい。		Meladyミレディ
Dieckディーク	I think I understand now. Let me think about it.		依頼内容はわかった。 まあ、考えとくぜ。
We will await your answer and hope to receive good news. ...		良いお返事を期待しています。 ......		Meladyミレディ

Principled Acts - C

English・Japanese

Meladyミレディ	I see... So this castle has a number of underground waterways running beneath it, yes? Should we need to escape from the southern gate, is there a place where we can secure some drinking water?
There is a sizable lake about a half day's walk due south. You will be able to secure water there. Further, I have negotiated with a few merchants and I was able to arrange a carriage.				Merlinusマリナス
Meladyミレディ	Thank you. We will take the route you've shown us if we must escape in a hurry.
Good! But why all the preparations? All the sneaking about put me a bit on edge, you see...				Merlinusマリナス
Meladyミレディ	...
At the very least, oughtn't we speak to Lord Eliwood or Lord Roy about...				Merlinusマリナス
Meladyミレディ	I assure you that it is not that we mistrust the Order of Heroes, or the Lycian League. Prince Alfonse, Princess Sharena, and 【Summoner】... Lord Roy and Lady Lilina accepted us with open arms, as you did as well, Merlinus. You all have our trust.
S-saying it straight to my face like that... You're making me blush!				Merlinusマリナス
Meladyミレディ	That said, I want to be as cautious as I possibly can. No matter what, the princess must be protected.
Hm! So you are only preparing for potentialities, are you?				Merlinusマリナス
Meladyミレディ	If you would, please continue to investigate escape routes and safe places where we might hide.
Understood. Now, I must get back to sorting out the weapon storage. But, Melady… I know it may not be my place to say so, but do try not to overwork yourself.				Merlinusマリナス
Meladyミレディ	Thank you for your concern. I will take that under advisement. ... Galle, Zeiss... If only you were here...

Principled Acts - B

English・Japanese

Guinivereギネヴィア	Excuse me, Melady... Do you have time for a brief talk?
Princess Guinivere! Yes, of course.				Meladyミレディ
Guinivereギネヴィア	Melady... I want to express how thankful I am for all that you've done for me.
...				Meladyミレディ
Guinivereギネヴィア	But we are surrounded by the Order of Heroes here. Although I may not be of much help, I promised Prince Alfonse I would do all I could for the people of Askr. I would like for you to take up that goal alongside me.
O-of course, Princess. I will do anything you ask of me. But...if something were to happen to you, Princess Guinivere, I could not bear it... I believe I was summoned here to protect you, and it is my duty to do so at any cost.				Meladyミレディ
Guinivereギネヴィア	You are truly kind. You followed me after I left Bern with no hesitation. I have not forgotten.
...				Meladyミレディ
Guinivereギネヴィア	However. If the people of Askr and I are ever both in danger... I want you to help Askr.
But Princess Guinivere, I—				Meladyミレディ
Guinivereギネヴィア	Melady. Please. If the choice should arise, defend my ideals over my life. That is what I ask of you, Melady. Surely you understand, don't you?
Defend your...ideals. Princess Guinivere, I... It seems I have failed to consider the principles you hold so dear...				Meladyミレディ

Principled Acts - A

English・Japanese

Meladyミレディ	I am sorry to ask this of you, but... please forget about the requests I made of you the other day.
What's this? Change of heart?				Dieckディーク
Merlinusマリナス	If that is what you wish, I will kindly oblige. I do wonder what happened, however. Will you tell us?
It was a...misunderstanding. On my part. Princess Guinivere has corrected me. She asks that, between her and Askr, we are to prioritize Askr's defense.				Meladyミレディ
Dieckディーク	...
The thing I ought to focus my efforts on upholding is Princess Guinivere’s principles. I realize that now.				Meladyミレディ
Merlinusマリナス	Princess Guinivere’s principles are certainly worth upholding, then.
The many over the one, is it? Seems like it should disqualify her as royalty, but...means she's got spine. I like that.				Dieckディーク
Merlinusマリナス	Melady, should you require anything, you need only ask.
Right. Tell the princess she can count on me anytime. The Dieck Mercenaries are available to her.				Dieckディーク
Meladyミレディ	Thank you both. I am happy to hear you feel this way. I pushed my own ideas onto Princess Guinivere... I should have thought instead to protect what she holds dear—her principles and ideals included. And those ideals connect back to Askr and its future. Galle... Zeiss... I will defend the ideals of the princess here in this land, and continue growing closer to its people. That is the path I believe is right, and so that is the path I will take.

Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk

Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk - C

Merlinus	Ah, hello, Nino. Say...am I dead?
Huh? This isn't the afterlife! This is Askr. Why would you ask something like that?		Nino
Merlinus	It's only...I see a young Lord Eliwood and Lord Roy standing next to each other! What else should I believe?! No, no no! It can't end like this... There was so much more I had planned for Pherae...
Umm... Merlinus? As Nino just said, this is not the afterlife.		Fjorm
This is Askr. It's a different world from your Elibe. Here in Askr, Heroes from many worlds and times have been summoned and brought together.		Fjorm
Nino	That's right... That's why it isn't so strange to have a young Lord Eliwood and Lord Roy standing side by side here.
Wha— F-for such a place to exist without my knowing... Incredible. Hah. I truly thought that I had finally lived out the last of my days and had been summoned to the beyond.		Merlinus
Fjorm	Ah. So then, you and Nino were both summoned to Askr as Heroes... I look forward to working with you both.
Mm-hmm! Erm, actually... B-back up a moment there, if you would... I'm a...Hero?		Merlinus

Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk - B

Merlinus	Ahhh.... Ehhh... Hmm, HMMM...
Merlinus, is something wrong? You have a look about you...		Fjorm
Merlinus	Ah, Princess Fjorm. There is nothing wrong with my body or my mood, per se, but...
...But?		Fjorm
Merlinus	Something you said before stuck in my head. I have been summoned here... as a "Hero."
No question about it. You were brought here like all other Heroes— by 【Summoner】.		Fjorm
Merlinus	The trouble is...I have never considered myself a hero. Although I served House Pherae, I am in truth little more than a humble merchant.
And yet you were summoned to Askr because this world has need of you. Whoever is summoned, all brought by 【Summoner】, are Heroes.		Fjorm
Merlinus	Y-you say that, but...tell me this. When I came through the gateway, did the summoner not sigh in clear disappointment? "Oh... Merlinus."
Of course not! Please, Merlinus. You needn't worry. There is a reason you're here.		Fjorm
Merlinus	I am touched... You are too kind, Princess Fjorm.
Of course. Just remember, you have something to offer this world...		Fjorm

Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk - A

Eliwood	There you are, Merlinus. Say, would you care to share some tea?
Oh my! It's the young Lord Eliwood! I never thought these eyes would— *sniff* Oh, how long I've lived!		Merlinus
Eliwood	I heard that you continued to support Roy after my time. Thank you for loyalty to House Pherae.
Think nothing of it! Compared to the great debt I owe, anything I've done has been nowhere near sufficient!		Merlinus
Eliwood	Merlinus... Do you remember the final fight against Nergal?
Of course. How could I forget the courage you and Lord Hector shone with on entering the Dragon's Gate...		Merlinus
Eliwood	You stuck with us until the very end.
I swore to you both that I would serve under you all my life. I'd not leave you for any lesser reason! That said, being with the two of you is usually the safest place to be in any given situation...		Merlinus
Eliwood	Your resolve was clear. Hector, too, admired you for it.
Still...someone like me, someone who can't fight, can be only a burden on the battlefield. Even with me at your side, I served no real purpose, of that I'm sure!		Merlinus
Eliwood	I disagree! As I swung my sword to strike against Nergal... I could feel your focus and intent right alongside my own, urging me onward.
Lord Eliwood, I—		Merlinus
Eliwood	Those who fight on the front lines are not the only heroes, Merlinus. For anyone to fight at their very best, they must have the support of others. The title of Hero is equally as fitting for those who offer such support.
I don't know what to say!		Merlinus
Eliwood	Merlinus, to me, you are a great Hero. Accept it, and hold your head high.
Ohh... Your kind words are wasted on me, Lord Eliwood! I will do all I can to live up to yo— er, the Order's expectations!		Merlinus

Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk - S

Alfonse	Excuse me. Was it you who organized the armory?
Oh, Prince Alfonse! Yes, I took it upon myself to organize it. I hope it is to your satisfaction.		Merlinus
Nino	I helped too, you know!
I'm...in awe! Weapons, tomes, staves, all stored to make each easy to find and access... A true feat!		Alfonse
Anna	That isn't all. Merlinus also organized the ledgers for the Order of Heroes. My ledgers can get...haphazard. Sometimes. But he's been a real lifesaver there!
It's something I've done for quite a long time, so it was no trouble at all. Happy to assist.		Merlinus
Fjorm	I knew the Order of Heroes had need of you...
Yes... I thought the very idea of me being a Hero was a little laughable. But if I can do something to help the Order of Heroes...I will gladly oblige anytime.		Merlinus
Alfonse	Each and every Hero has their roles to play... And when we combine our strengths, we grow and progress as a group, and for that I am thankful.
That includes you, Merlinus, in case there was any question in your mind. We're glad to have you with us!		Anna
Merlinus	R-right! Just...leave it to me! Nino, perhaps we should pay a visit to the library next, hm?
All right! And when we finish that, we'll do something fun, right? You better promise!		Nino
Merlinus	Ah! Seems my schedule is growing busier by the second! Lord Eliwood, Lord Roy... Ah, no! Everyone in the Order of Heroes! I swear to help whoever I'm able. That is the reason I'm here, after all!

Melady: Crimson Rider

Melady: Crimson Rider - C

Lilith	Here we have the wyvern stables, with some resting wyverns inside!
Wow! There are so many! Horses are lovely, but wyverns... Wyverns are stunning!		Ylgr
Lilith	Some can be a bit temperamental, but all of them are well-trained.
Ah, this one is Cherche's Minerva! I saw them together during training!		Ylgr
Lilith	Yes, that's right. She is usually somewhat excitable, but she does not seem to mind you, Princess.
Ooh! Tell me about this one! Look how majestic it is...		Ylgr
Melady	That would be my wyvern, Tryffin.
Ah, Melady! I hadn't seen you there.		Lilith
Melady	Well, allow me to take this chance to thank you for taking such good care of Tryffin, Miss Lilith.
Not at all! I'm happy to do it.		Lilith
Ylgr	Melady's wyvern, Tryffin, is so great! I wish I could ride a wyvern like hers!
Thank you for the kind words, Princess Ylgr.		Melady
Ylgr	I bet Tryffin is pleased to have a great master like you!
I would like to think so too.		Melady
Lilith	...

Melady: Crimson Rider - B

Ylgr	Good training, Melady!
You as well, Princess Ylgr. I must say, I'm impressed with how hard you work, even with being a princess.		Melady
Ylgr	Hee hee... Well, the Order of Heroes has done a lot for me, so I like to help out as much as I can! And by the way, Tryffin was great out there too!
Thank you for your praise. I'm sure Tryffin is pleased as well. ...Princess Ylgr, I hope you don't mind my saying so, but speaking to you...I'm reminded of my brother.		Melady
Ylgr	You have a brother? I had no idea!
Yes... And we come from a long line of wyvern riders, all of whom served Bern. My brother Zeiss chose the path of the wyvern rider too, and swore an oath as a knight of Bern.		Melady
Ylgr	Hmm... Zeiss, is it?
I, however, chose to follow Princess Guinivere, which forced us from Bern and separated me and my brother.		Melady
Ylgr	Oh no... Does that mean you had to fight against your brother?
Yes. And not just him... I crossed blades with many former allies. People who were once friends. That is what made me what I am today. And I regret nothing. I believe in Lady Guinivere, and the ideals she fights for. That is why I choose to follow her.		Melady
Ylgr	I see... So, then... Poor Tryffin must have had a hard time fighting all those former friends too, huh...
...		Melady

Melady: Crimson Rider - A

Melady	Great work today, Tryffin.
Rrrrr...		Tryffin
Melady	To carry a wyvern rider of Bern, you've trained since you were very young, I know. Brought up in Bern alongside your clutchmates... And just like me, you were separated from your brood and forced to turn against them. I've given you a past you'd rather not think of too, haven't I...
Rr. Grrrr...		Tryffin
Melady	And now I've brought you to a whole other world to keep on fighting... I can't help but think you would be better off flying away, free from me...free to never to fight again. ... Who's there?! Show yourself!
Ah! I-I'm sorry! I was going to speak up, but I didn't want to interrupt.		Lilith
Melady	Sorry, Miss Lilith. And...sorry also for speaking so loudly you could hear.
N-not at all! I had no intention of eavesdropping on you, though I'm sure it must seem that way... ... Umm... Melady. Tryffin has never objected to anything you've done. Tryffin is happy to fight together with you—and is proud to have you as a master.		Lilith
Melady	Tryffin is proud? ...And you can speak with wyvern, Miss Lilith?
Y-yes. Not only wyverns... I can understand all animals.		Lilith
Melady	Amazing. I knew the Order of Heroes included people with all manner of talents, but this I never expected. Tryffin... Is it true? You are proud to have me?
Grr... Rrrrr...		Tryffin
Lilith	You know, before you arrived, Tryffin was telling me about a clutchmate... Levrey, I believe?
Ah, yes. Levrey is Zeiss's—that is, my brother's—wyvern... Then you truly can understand animals.		Melady
Lilith	While it is true that it was difficult to face Levrey in combat, Tryffin's loyalty to you never wavered. Above all, Tryffin loves to fly with you at the riens.
Grrr... Grr...		Tryffin
Melady	Tryffin... There is no finer wyvern than you. Truly. Without complaint and of your own volition you have stayed with me through everything... You have my word, Tryffin. I will act in line with my ideals so you are never forced to regret your loyalty.

Melady: Crimson Rider - S

Ylgr	Wow! You were incredible out there in the mock battle, Melady!
Hello, Princess Ylgr, Miss Lilith. And thank you.		Melady
Lilith	And not just Melady, but Tryffin's wings were practically splitting the sky, they were moving so fast. A person and a wyvern moving as one like that requires more than synchronized movement... To build that sort of connection, your hearts must be in sync as well.
I was feeling rather guilty about all I've put Tryffin through before. Forced to fight against Bern... Brought to a world entirely different from what we know... But when you shared with me how Tryffin feels, Miss Lilith... That, I think, is what allowed us true unity.		Melady
Ylgr	I can tell! Tryffin looks so happy.
Princess Ylgr... You can understand Tryffin too? This world is full of surprises...		Melady
Ylgr	Oh, I wouldn't say I understand like Lilith can, but...I can tell just from the expression on Tryffin's face! Can't I!
Grrr! Rroh!		Tryffin
Melady	Thank you, Princess Ylgr. And you too, Miss Lilith. Because of you two, Tryffin and I have grown even closer than we were before.
You and Tryffin have been close for a long time. If you ask me, that is the force behind your bond.		Lilith
Melady	I think I understand why we were brought to Askr now.
Yay! I look forward to working with you both!		Ylgr
Tryffin	Grr!
Tryffin... I will never abandon you, and hope to always make you proud and have me as your master. When Askr is finally at peace, we'll return home and take to the skies of Bern, free of war forever. I promise.		Melady

Dieck: Wounded Tiger

Dieck: Wounded Tiger - C

Dieck	You'll have to do better than that! Such obvious attacks will never hit me, you louts! That said...there are a damn lot of you, aren't there...
Dieck! Are you all right?		Alfonse
Dieck	Prince Alfonse! Didn't expect you! Don't worry on my account. I've been through worse than this and lived to tell the tale.
Dieck, I need to you fall back and regroup with Shanna. I will take over here.		Alfonse
Dieck	Hey, wait a minute! Never heard of a prince taking on the very work he hired me to do before! This is my job as a mercenary! You should be the one to retreat.
Don't worry. I know the terrain, so I have an advantage! I can handle things from here. There's no shame in falling back! Now, go, quickly!		Alfonse
Dieck	Understood. I'll regroup with Shanna and company and return as soon as we're able. And Prince Alfonse... If things take a turn for the worse here, you get out before there's trouble!

Dieck: Wounded Tiger - B

Dieck	...and that about sums up what happened out there last battle.
I see. So that's why you seemed a bit off, Commander. Er...Dieck.		Shanna
Dieck	I still don't get it! The employer staying on the field while the mercenary he pays retreats!
I don't think it's all that strange... That's just the kind of person Prince Alfonse is. And it's not just him either. Lots of people involved with the Order of Heroes are the same way, I think.		Shanna
Dieck	Oh? And why do you think that is?
The Order works with all sorts of Heroes, many who never hesitate to put their lives on the line. It doesn't matter if they're noble born or commonfolk, or even where they come from. All support each other. Hey! Sort of like the Dieck Mercenaries, isn't it?!		Shanna
Dieck	... It's true that risking your life for the sake of others is a great thing. Certainly helps me trust them...
Yes! And trust is an important thing for a mercenary!		Shanna
Dieck	But! The folks at the top can't go risking their lives thoughtlessly... Stepping up when it's time to put your life on the line is a mercenary's job, damn it!
Dieck, wait! Where are you going?		Shanna
Dieck	I'm having a chat with Prince Alfonse. There's something I need to ask him.

Dieck: Wounded Tiger - A

Alfonse	Hello, Dieck. You look like you have something to say.
First, I want to thank you. And to apologize for letting you, a prince, take on my work. But I appreciate you helping us out.		Dieck
Alfonse	No need to thank me. You, Shanna, and the rest have done plenty to help me as well.
There is one thing I want to say, though: You are the leader here. You cannot be replaced. When a situation like that comes up, you should leave it to us mercs. It's what we're here for.		Dieck
Alfonse	There is no replacing you either, Dieck.
Huh? What's that supposed to mean? You trying to say we're all equals? Look, Prince, you're a good person, but if you fight with that attitude...		Dieck
Alfonse	Those ruled by emotion cannot themselves rule. That is what my father taught me.
...		Dieck
Alfonse	At the time, I was unable to retreat. Had I, it would have placed the life of 【Summoner】 at risk. Everything would be lost if I held my life so dear that I'd toss aside 【Summoner】's life. Or the life of any of the incredible Heroes who have been summoned here, for that matter. The value of my life, your life, 【Summoner】's life... Weighing them all in my mind, at that time, in that situation, I called for what I thought best. Having the person that knew the terrain best stay behind, letting you all regroup and bring support... I thought that was our surest road to victory.
So you see yourself as just another unit in the field, someone to leverage should the situation call for it... You are a strange prince indeed. But is practicality all that weighs on your decisions?		Dieck
Alfonse	How do you mean?
You claim to lead without letting emotion cloud your judgment... But deep down, there's still a part of you where that stops holding quite so true. Am I wrong?		Dieck
Alfonse	...
A long time ago, I was abandoned by my employer, sacrificed like the pawn I was. We were ordered to charge into a trap to distract from their exit. My comrades were all killed. I was kept alive only so I could be tortured. Surely you see the practicality there. You're not so naive that you can't understand their reasoning. But something tells me you'd find reason to take a different course... You say you act in everyone's best interest, but you are two minds: practical and noble. Neither part seems fully convinced by what the other is saying. Of course, the occasional nobility on your part doesn't mean we can't get along.		Dieck

Dieck: Wounded Tiger - S

Shanna	What’s all this? You’ve got a little sparkle in your eye, Dieck! Something good happen?
Oh, I was talking with Prince Alfonse, and it reminded me of days long past. It wasn’t the same, but there was a similar something to it… Brought me back to my gladiator days.		Dieck
Klein	You wouldn’t happen to be talking about us, would you?
…Klein?!		Dieck
Klein	I was away on a scouting mission when you arrived or I would have come to greet you sooner. And not just me either… Mother and Father as well! Here they are.
Dieck, how have you been?! Well, I hope!		Pent
Louise	My, Dieck! You certainly have grown up big and strong!
W-wait!  Hang on here! Lord Pent, Lady Louise, I’m… Well, not a kid anymore, am I!		Dieck
Shanna	I’ve never seen Dieck’s face so red!
Heh… Mother and Father treat Dieck like a member of the family, not far off from how you’d treat your child!		Klein
Clarine	Hey, we ALL treat him like family, Brother—he’s one of us, after all!
Gah! The little lady is here too?!		Dieck
Clarine	My name…is CLAR-INE! It’s been long enough, you should know how to say it properly by now!
Being able to see them all grown up like this makes me glad we came to Askr, Louise.		Pent
Louise	Yes, truly glad. I couldn’t be happier!
Lord Pent, Lady Louise…		Dieck
Pent	Dieck, your sword and your principles are intertwined. Do not hesitate to defend what you believe. Let nothing hold you back.

Guinivere: Princess of Bern

Guinivere: Princess of Bern - C

Zephiel	Pardon me, but you wouldn't happen to be...
Brother!		Guinivere
Zephiel	Ah! So it truly is you, Guinivere. And a grown-up future Guinivere no less!
Yes. I suppose I am a different Guinivere from the one you knew. From an entirely separate world...		Guinivere
Zephiel	Of course... Perhaps I ought to call you by your proper title then.
Please, just call me Guinivere, Brother—or perhaps I should say Prince Zephiel.		Guinivere
Zephiel	To see you all grown up like this, Guinivere... I must admit it has stirred feelings from long ago. I recall the Guinivere I knew always calling after me, "Brother! Brother!" following me everywhere I went. That is how I remember Guinivere.
That was a long time ago now...but I'm glad you remember those days fondly. I had nearly forgotten.		Guinivere
Zephiel	I wonder... Have you met the grown Zephiel yet? I believe one has been summoned to this world as well... I have yet to meet him myself.
The grown-up version of you? Then...he is from my time?		Guinivere
Zephiel	I imagine so. I do hope I turned out as well as you seem to have. I hope I was able to serve the people of Bern well, free from shame or embarrassment.
...		Guinivere

Guinivere: Princess of Bern - B

Guinivere	Where— How did I wind up here? It feels as if I was led here...
...		Zephiel
Guinivere	Brother!
...		Idunn
Guinivere	And the Dark Priestess... So, you've come to this world as well.
It has been quite some time, Guinivere...		Zephiel
Guinivere	Do not tell me you detest the people of Askr and seek the destruction of this world as well, Brother.
As a Hero, I do not rule here. I have no intention of devoting effort to freeing the people of this world.		Zephiel
Guinivere	...
When finally I return to Bern, however, I will stand true to my conviction and silence the world.		Zephiel
Guinivere	Is there nothing that can sway you? Why must people fight each other? We need to support each other in order to build a better future.
There have been countless opportunities, each of them squandered, wasted. By surrendering the continent to dragonkind, a world of peace will rise in its place. That is my life's work, my purpose.		Zephiel
Idunn	...
If you must protest, Guinivere, you may attempt to stop me. And we will see whose ideals win out. The future I envision cannot coexist with the world you would seek to create. The only way to decide what will come to pass is through conflict.		Zephiel
Guinivere	But, Brother! Wait—don't...go! ... It seems conflict may be unavoidable. ...Are people truly so despicable?

Guinivere: Princess of Bern - A

Guinivere	Princess Sharena, do you have a moment to talk?
Of course! Should we do so over tea? That seems like the proper way for two princesses to bond!		Sharena
Guinivere	I appreciate the invitation, but some other time, perhaps. I was hoping to ask you something... It's about the young Prince Zephiel who has joined the ranks of Heroes... Do you think it possible that he could take a path other than King Zephiel's, and envision another sort of future?
Hmm... I wonder... I think if it's possible for him to walk the same path, it's equally likely for him to take an entirely new direction. I think I've heard something like that from 【Summoner】, at least.		Sharena
Guinivere	...
Oh, right! I've seen it in an entry recorded in the library of Askr as well. I remember now. The histories we've recorded from other worlds are each just one of many possibilities. And the possibilities are endless!		Sharena
Guinivere	So then that means that it's possible there's a world in which King Zephiel does not bring upheaval to Bern? If I share Bern's fate with the prince and convince him of another course... could we avoid such tragedy?
I don't see why not! Although, I can't say I know for sure. But even if you talk Prince Zephiel out of following in King Zephiel's footsteps, you never know... It could grow into a situation you never foresaw. You could cause an entirely new tragedy!		Sharena
...All this thinking about different worlds and histories is making my head spin.		Sharena
Guinivere	My apologies, Princess Sharena. Now, I've taken up enough of your time... ... Even if I can create a future where my brother does not seek to bring despair to the world... I cannot know if something even worse will be created as a result. If I try to change Prince Zephiel's future, will I have done something good for his world?

Guinivere: Princess of Bern - S

Zephiel	Hello there, Guinivere.
Oh, Prince Zephiel. Taking part in today’s training exercises, were you?		Guinivere
Zephiel	I was. I am just another Hero here, so I join them in order to improve my swordsmanship. I find I often learn more than just sword technique. It’s a chance to take in ideas from other worlds… It has been a good way for me to expand my outlook…
That…is wonderful to hear, Zephiel. Use this opportunity to learn from as many people as you can. And let what you learn guide your future.		Guinivere
Zephiel	I hope to do just that. I am happy to have the opportunity to learn from the Heroes of so many worlds. My being summoned here, joining the other Heroes…there are many lessons to take away. I hope I can make use of those lessons to the benefit of Bern and its future. I will not to waste this. After all, you have grown up to be a good person, Guinivere. I must live up to that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to start preparing for the afternoon training session. Be seeing you!
…		Guinivere
Sharena	Oh, Princess Guinivere! What were you speaking to Prince Zephiel about just now? Was it…what we discussed before?
His eyes… There’s still hope for humanity there, shining through. He may very well come to form new and different beliefs without any need of convincing from me.		Guinivere
Sharena	You think there’s a possibility he arrives at a different future than the one you know?
The brother I know put all human life at risk to exact his plans. Even if the prince’s experience here leads to some great tragedy, that is not anything I can prevent. I cannot rip the root of his beliefs from him. He must do that himself.		Guinivere
Sharena	Princess Guinivere…
But I do believe his time in Askr will grant him new perspective. With that, he will know there are other choices.		Guinivere
Sharena	Wonderful! I’m happy to hear his future is not set in stone just yet!
…Our world was changing such that we would never understand each other, even in the very end. But I have to believe there’s a chance that we can coexist without hatred dividing us. I pray Prince Zephiel chooses a path more gentle than the king I knew. One founded on his own principles. I hope that light of hope stays with him, whatever his future holds.		Guinivere

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In other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	歩むは信義と共に
German	Den Prinzipien treu
Spanish (Europe)	Por principios
Spanish (Latin America)	Con honradez
French	Par principe
Italian	Atti onorevoli
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	與信義同行
Portuguese	Por princípios