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

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Dieck	You want to personally hire me?
Melady	That's right. The Dieck Mercenaries are known even in Bern. Would you add your strength to my own?
Dieck	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?
Melady	I ask for Princess Guinivere.
Dieck	The princess of Bern? I still struggle to understand.
Melady	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?
Dieck	Well, some acquaintances, but no one who I'd trust to truly have my back, I suppose.
Melady	As with us. So we would ask that you place the protection of the princess as your highest priority.
Dieck	Before even a threat to Askr?
Melady	Yes. That would be the purpose of taking you under employ.
Dieck	I see. I'm to be Dieck, Princess Protector then, am I?
Melady	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.
Dieck	I think I understand now. Let me think about it.
Melady	We will await your answer and hope to receive good news. ...

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ディーク	俺を個人的に雇いたい、だと？
ミレディ	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。
ディーク	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？
ミレディ	ギネヴィア様の…ためです。
ディーク	ベルンの王女様のため？ どういうことだ、そりゃ。
ミレディ	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。
ディーク	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。
ミレディ	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 。
ディーク	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？
ミレディ	はい… そのためにあなたを雇いたいのです。
ディーク	なるほどな。 王女様の護衛役として、か。
ミレディ	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。
ディーク	依頼内容はわかった。 まあ、考えとくぜ。
ミレディ	良いお返事を期待しています。 ……

Principled Acts - C

English

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Melady	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?
Merlinus	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.
Melady	Thank you. We will take the route you've shown us if we must escape in a hurry.
Merlinus	Good! But why all the preparations? All the sneaking about put me a bit on edge, you see...
Melady	...
Merlinus	At the very least, oughtn't we speak to Lord Eliwood or Lord Roy about...
Melady	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.
Merlinus	S-saying it straight to my face like that... You're making me blush!
Melady	That said, I want to be as cautious as I possibly can. No matter what, the princess must be protected.
Merlinus	Hm! So you are only preparing for potentialities, are you?
Melady	If you would, please continue to investigate escape routes and safe places where we might hide.
Merlinus	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.
Melady	Thank you for your concern. I will take that under advisement. ... Galle, Zeiss... If only you were here...

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Principled Acts - B

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Guinivere	Excuse me, Melady... Do you have time for a brief talk?
Melady	Princess Guinivere! Yes, of course.
Guinivere	Melady... I want to express how thankful I am for all that you've done for me.
Melady	...
Guinivere	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.
Melady	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.
Guinivere	You are truly kind. You followed me after I left Bern with no hesitation. I have not forgotten.
Melady	...
Guinivere	However. If the people of Askr and I are ever both in danger... I want you to help Askr.
Melady	But Princess Guinivere, I—
Guinivere	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?
Melady	Defend your...ideals. Princess Guinivere, I... It seems I have failed to consider the principles you hold so dear...

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Principled Acts - A

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Melady	I am sorry to ask this of you, but... please forget about the requests I made of you the other day.
Dieck	What's this? Change of heart?
Merlinus	If that is what you wish, I will kindly oblige. I do wonder what happened, however. Will you tell us?
Melady	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.
Dieck	...
Melady	The thing I ought to focus my efforts on upholding is Princess Guinivere's principles. I realize that now.
Merlinus	Princess Guinivere's principles are certainly worth upholding, then.
Dieck	The many over the one, is it? Seems like it should disqualify her as royalty, but...means she's got spine. I like that.
Merlinus	Melady, should you require anything, you need only ask.
Dieck	Right. Tell the princess she can count on me anytime. The Dieck mercenaries are available to her.
Melady	Thank you, both. I am happy to hear you feel this way. I pushed my own ideals 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.

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Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk

Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk - C

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Merlinus	Ah, hello, Nino. Say...am I dead?
Nino	Huh? This isn't the afterlife! This is Askr. Why would you ask something like that?
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...
Fjorm	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.
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.
Merlinus	Wha— F-for such a place to exist without my knowing... Incredible. Hah. I truly thought I had finally lived out the last of my days and had been summoned to the beyond.
Fjorm	Ah. So then, you and Nino were both summoned to Askr as Heroes... I look forward to working with you both.
Merlinus	Mm-hmm! Erm, actually... B-back up a moment there, if you would... I'm a...Hero?

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Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk - B

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Merlinus	Ahhh.... Ehhh... Hmm, HMMM...
Fjorm	Merlinus, is something wrong? You have a look about you...
Merlinus	Ah, Princess Fjorm. There is nothing wrong with my body or my mood, per se, but...
Fjorm	...But?
Merlinus	Something you said before stuck in my head. I have been summoned here... as a "Hero."
Fjorm	No question about it. You were brought here like all other Heroes— by [Summoner].
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.
Fjorm	And yet you were summoned to Askr because this world has need of you. Whoever is summoned, all brought by [Summoner], are Heroes.
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."
Fjorm	Of course not! Please, Merlinus. You needn't worry. There is a reason you're here.
Merlinus	I am touched... You are too kind, Princess Fjorm.
Fjorm	Of course. Just remember, you have something to offer this world...

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Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk - A

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Eliwood	There you are, Merlinus. Say, would you care to share some tea?
Merlinus	Oh my! It's the young Lord Eliwood! I never thought these eyes would— *sniff* Oh, how long I've lived!
Eliwood	I heard that you continued to support Roy after my time. Thank you for loyalty to House Pherae.
Merlinus	Think nothing of it! Compared to the great debt I owe, anything I've done has been nowhere near sufficient!
Eliwood	Merlinus... Do you remember the final fight against Nergal?
Merlinus	Of course. How could I forget the courage you and Lord Hector shone with on entering the Dragon's Gate...
Eliwood	You stuck with us until the very end.
Merlinus	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...
Eliwood	Your resolve was clear. Hector, too, admired you for it.
Merlinus	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!
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.
Merlinus	Lord Eliwood, I—
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.
Merlinus	I don't know what to say!
Eliwood	Merlinus, to me, you are a great Hero. Accept it, and hold your head high.
Merlinus	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!

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Merlinus: Pherae's Clerk - S

English

But if I can do something to help the Order of Heroes...I will gladly
oblige anytime.

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Alfonse	Excuse me. Was it you who organized the armory?
Merlinus	Oh, Prince Alfonse! Yes, I took it upon myself to organize it. I hope it is to your satisfaction.
Nino	I helped too, you know!
Alfonse	I'm...in awe! Weapons, tomes, staves, all stored to make each easy to find and access... A true feat!
Anna	That isn't all. Merlinus also organized the ledgers fir the Order of Heroes. My ledgers can get...haphazard. Sometimes. But he's been a real lifesaver there!
Merlinus	It's something I've done for quite a long time, so it was no trouble at all. Happy to assist.
Fjorm	I knew the Order of Heroes had need of you...
Merlinus	Yes... I thought the very idea of me being a Hero was a little laughable.
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.
Anna	That includes you, Merlinus, in case there was any question in your mind. We're glad to have you with us!
Merlinus	R-right! Just leave it to me! Nino, perhaps we should pay a visit to the library next, hm?
Nino	Alright! And when we finish that, we'll do something fun, right? You better promise!
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's the reason I'm here, after all!

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Melady: Crimson Rider

Melady: Crimson Rider - C

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

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Melady: Crimson Rider - B

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Ylgr	Good training, Melady!
Melady	You as well, Princess Ylgr. I must say, I'm impressed with how hard you work, even with being a princess.
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!
Melady	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.
Ylgr	You have a brother? I had no idea!
Melady	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.
Ylgr	Hmm... Zeiss, is it?
Melady	I, however, chose to follow Princess Guinivere, which forced us from Bern and separated me and my brother.
Ylgr	Oh no... Does that mean you had to fight against your brother?
Melady	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.
Ylgr	I see... So, then... Poor Tryffin must have had a hard time fighting all those former friends too, huh...
Melady	...

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Melady: Crimson Rider - A

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Melady	Great work today, Tryffin.
Tryffin	Rrrrr...
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...
Tryffin	Rr. Grrrr...
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!
Lilith	Ah! I-I'm sorry! I was going to speak up, but I didn't want to interrupt.
Melady	Sorry, Miss Lilith. And...sorry also for speaking so loudly you could hear.
Lilith	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.
Melady	Tryffin is proud? ...And you can speak with wyvern, Miss Lilith?
Lilith	Y-yes. Not only wyverns... I can understand all animals.
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?
Tryffin	Grr... Rrrrr...
Lilith	You know, before you arrived, Tryffin was telling me about a clutchmate... Levrey, I believe?
Melady	Ah, yes. Levrey is Zeiss's—that is, my brother's—wyvern... Then you truly can understand animals.
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.
Tryffin	Grrr... Grr...
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.

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Melady: Crimson Rider - S

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Ylgr	Wow! You were incredible out there in the mock battle, Melady!
Melady	Hello, Princess Ylgr, Miss Lilith. And thank you.
Lilith	And not just Melady, byt 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.
Melady	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.
Ylgr	I can tell! Tryffin looks so happy.
Melady	Princess Ylgr... You can understand Tryffin too? this world is full of surprises...
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!
Tryffin	Grrr! Rroh!
Melady	Thank you, Princess Ylgr. And you too, Miss Lilith. Because of you two, Tryffin and I have grown even closer than ever before.
Lilith	You and Tryffin have been close for a long time. If you ask me, that is the force behind your bond.
Melady	I think I understand why we were brought to Askr now.
Ylgr	Yay! I look forward to working with you both!
Tryffin	Grr!
Melady	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.

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Dieck: Wounded Tiger

Dieck: Wounded Tiger - C

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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...
Alfonse	Dieck! Are you all right?
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.
Alfonse	Dieck, I need to you fall back and regroup with Shanna. I will take over here.
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.
Alfonse	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!
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!

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Dieck: Wounded Tiger - B

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Dieck	...and that about sums up what happened out there last battle.
Shanna	I see. So that's why you seemed a bit off, Commander. Er...Dieck.
Dieck	I still don't get it! The employer staying on the field while the mercenary he pays retreats!
Shanna	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.
Dieck	Oh? And why do you think that is?
Shanna	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?!
Dieck	... It's true that risking your life for the sake of others is a great thing. Certainly helps me trust them...
Shanna	Yes! And trust is an important thing for a mercenary!
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!
Shanna	Dieck, wait! Where are you going?
Dieck	I'm having a chat with Prince Alfonse. There's something I need to ask him.

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Dieck: Wounded Tiger - A

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Alfonse	Hello, Dieck. You look like you have something to say.
Dieck	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.
Alfonse	No need to thank me. You, Shanna, and the rest have done plenty to help me as well.
Dieck	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.
Alfonse	There is no replacing you either, Dieck.
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...
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.
Dieck	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?
Alfonse	How do you mean?
Dieck	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?
Alfonse	...
Dieck	A long time ago, I was abandoned by my employer, sacrifice 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.

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Dieck: Wounded Tiger - S

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Shanna	What’s all this? You’ve got a little sparkle in your eye, Dieck! Something good happen?
Dieck	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.
Klein	You wouldn’t happen to be talking about us, would you?
Dieck	…Klein?!
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.
Pent	Dieck, how have you been?! Well, I hope!
Louise	My, Dieck! You certainly have grown up big and strong!
Dieck	W-wait!  Hang on here! Lord Pent, Lady Louise, I’m… Well, not a kid anymore, am I!
Shanna	I’ve never seen Dieck’s face so red!
Klein	Heh… Mother and Father treat Dieck like a member of the family, not far off from how you’d treat your child!
Clarine	Hey, we ALL treat him like family, Brother–he’s one of us, after all!
Dieck	Gah! The little lady is here too?!
Clarine	My name…is CLAR-INE! It’s been long enough, you should know how to say it properly by now!
Pent	Being able to see them all grown up like this makes me glad we came to Askr, Louise.
Louise	Yes, truly glad. I couldn’t be happier!
Dieck	Lord Pent, Lady Louise…
Pent	Dieck, your sword and your principles are intertwined. Do not hesitate to defend what you believe. Let nothing hold you back.

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Guinivere: Princess of Bern

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Zephiel	Pardon me, but you wouldn't happen to be...
Guinivere	Brother!
Zephiel	Ah! So it truly is you, Guinivere. And a grown-up future Guinivere no less!
Guinivere	Yes. I suppose I am a different Guinivere from the one you knew. From an entirely separate world...
Zephiel	Of course... Perhpas I ought to call you by your proper title then.
Guinivere	Please, just call me Guinivere, Brother—or perhaps I should say Prince Zephiel.
Zephiel	To see you all grown up like this, Guinivere... I 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.
Guinivere	That was a long time ago now...but I'm glad you remember those days fondly. I had nearly forgotten.
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.
Guinivere	The grown-up version of you? Then...he is from my time?
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	...

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Guinivere: Princess of Bern - B

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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.
Zephiel	It has been quite some time, Guinivere...
Guinivere	Do not tell me you detest the people of Askr and seek the destruction of this world as well, Brother.
Zephiel	As a Hero, I do not rule here. I have no intention of devoting effort to freeing the people of this world.
Guinivere	...
Zephiel	When finally I return to Bern, however, I will stand true to my conviction and silence the world.
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.
Zephiel	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.
Idunn	...
Zephiel	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.
Guinivere	But, Brother! Wait—don't...go! ... It seems conflict may be unavoidable. ...Are people truly so despicable?

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Guinivere	Princess Sharena, do you have a moment to talk?
Sharena	Of course! Should we do so over tea? That seems like the proper way for two princesses to bond!
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?
Sharena	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.
Guinivere	...
Sharena	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!
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?
Sharena	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.
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?

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Guinivere: Princess of Bern - S

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Zephiel	Hello there, Guinivere.
Guinivere	Oh, Prince Zephiel. Taking part in today’s training exercises, were you?
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…
Guinivere	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.
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?
Guinivere	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.
Sharena	You think there’s a possibility he arrives at a different future than the one you know?
Guinivere	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.
Sharena	Princess Guinivere…
Guinivere	But I do believe his time in Askr will grant him new perspective. With that, he will know there are other choices.
Sharena	Wonderful! I’m happy to hear his future is not set in stone just yet!
Guinivere	…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.

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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