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The Path's End
Forging Bonds The Paths End
Event Characters Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Bonus Accessories Accessory Dahna Crown EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Progenitor Tiara EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Voices Cord EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Rampart Rubble EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Merc Whistle AFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Merc Whistle BFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Bottle of FlowersFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Portable Tea SetFrame 1Pane 1
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Weave of Fate
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Flow of Power

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Rewards[ | ]

Original run[ | ]

Red FriendshipOrange FriendshipGreen FriendshipBlue Friendship
PointsRewardPointsRewardPointsRewardPointsReward
10Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez's C Conversation10Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Shez's C Conversation10Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Hilda's C Conversation10Monica Favored Vassal Face FC Monica's C Conversation
25Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 50
50Hero Feather 30050Hero Feather 30050Hero Feather 30050Hero Feather 300
75Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 50
100Accessory Merc Whistle AFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Merc Whistle BFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Bottle of FlowersFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Portable Tea SetFrame 1Pane 1
150Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500150Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500150Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500150Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
200Divine Code Ephemera 9 10200Divine Code Ephemera 9 10200Divine Code Ephemera 9 10200Divine Code Ephemera 9 10
250Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
300Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez's B Conversation300Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Shez's B Conversation300Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Hilda's B Conversation300Monica Favored Vassal Face FC Monica's B Conversation
350Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
400First Summon Ticket I 1400First Summon Ticket I 1400First Summon Ticket I 1400First Summon Ticket I 1
450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300
500Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500500Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500500Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500500Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300
600Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500600Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500600Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500600Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
700Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500700Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500700Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500700Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
800Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez's A Conversation800Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Shez's A Conversation800Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Hilda's A Conversation800Monica Favored Vassal Face FC Monica's A Conversation
900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300
1,000Divine Code Ephemera 9 101,000Divine Code Ephemera 9 101,000Divine Code Ephemera 9 101,000Divine Code Ephemera 9 10
1,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 300
1,200Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,500
1,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 300
1,400Hero Feather 3001,400Hero Feather 3001,400Hero Feather 3001,400Hero Feather 300
1,500Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez's S Conversation1,500Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Shez's S Conversation1,500Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Hilda's S Conversation1,500Monica Favored Vassal Face FC Monica's S Conversation
1,600Trait Fruit 21,600Trait Fruit 21,600Trait Fruit 21,600Trait Fruit 2
1,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 300
1,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 300
2,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 300
2,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 300
2,500Accessory Merc Whistle A EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5002,500Accessory Merc Whistle B EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5002,500Accessory Bottle of Flowers EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5002,500Accessory Portable Tea Set EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,500
2,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 300
3,000Divine Code Ephemera 9 103,000Divine Code Ephemera 9 103,000Divine Code Ephemera 9 103,000Divine Code Ephemera 9 10
3,250Hero Feather 5003,250Hero Feather 5003,250Hero Feather 5003,250Hero Feather 500
3,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 10

Rerun[ | ]

Red FriendshipOrange FriendshipGreen FriendshipBlue Friendship
PointsRewardPointsRewardPointsRewardPointsReward
5Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez's C Conversation5Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Shez's C Conversation5Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Hilda's C Conversation5Monica Favored Vassal Face FC Monica's C Conversation
15Scarlet Badge 5015Scarlet Badge 5015Scarlet Badge 5015Scarlet Badge 50
25Hero Feather 30025Hero Feather 30025Hero Feather 30025Hero Feather 300
35Azure Badge 5035Azure Badge 5035Azure Badge 5035Azure Badge 50
50Accessory Merc Whistle AFrame 1Pane 150Accessory Merc Whistle BFrame 1Pane 150Accessory Bottle of FlowersFrame 1Pane 150Accessory Portable Tea SetFrame 1Pane 1
75Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,50075Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,50075Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,50075Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
100Divine Code Ephemera 5 10100Divine Code Ephemera 5 10100Divine Code Ephemera 5 10100Divine Code Ephemera 5 10
125Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500125Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500125Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500125Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
150Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez's B Conversation150Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Shez's B Conversation150Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Hilda's B Conversation150Monica Favored Vassal Face FC Monica's B Conversation
175Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500175Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500175Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500175Great Scarlet Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
200First Summon Ticket II 1200First Summon Ticket II 1200First Summon Ticket II 1200First Summon Ticket II 1
225Hero Feather 300225Hero Feather 300225Hero Feather 300225Hero Feather 300
250Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500250Great Azure Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
275Hero Feather 300275Hero Feather 300275Hero Feather 300275Hero Feather 300
300Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500300Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500300Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500300Great Verdant Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
350Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500350Great Transparent Badge 50Universal Crystal 1,500
400Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez's A Conversation400Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Shez's A Conversation400Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Hilda's A Conversation400Monica Favored Vassal Face FC Monica's A Conversation
450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300450Hero Feather 300
500Divine Code Ephemera 5 10500Divine Code Ephemera 5 10500Divine Code Ephemera 5 10500Divine Code Ephemera 5 10
550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300550Hero Feather 300
600Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,500600Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,500600Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,500600Divine Dew 5Universal Crystal 1,500
650Hero Feather 300650Hero Feather 300650Hero Feather 300650Hero Feather 300
700Hero Feather 300700Hero Feather 300700Hero Feather 300700Hero Feather 300
750Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC Shez's S Conversation750Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC Shez's S Conversation750Hilda Helping Hand Face FC Hilda's S Conversation750Monica Favored Vassal Face FC Monica's S Conversation
800Trait Fruit 2800Trait Fruit 2800Trait Fruit 2800Trait Fruit 2
850Hero Feather 300850Hero Feather 300850Hero Feather 300850Hero Feather 300
900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300900Hero Feather 300
1,000Hero Feather 3001,000Hero Feather 3001,000Hero Feather 3001,000Hero Feather 300
1,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 3001,100Hero Feather 300
1,200Accessory Merc Whistle A EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Accessory Merc Whistle B EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Accessory Bottle of Flowers EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,5001,200Accessory Portable Tea Set EXFrame 1Pane 1Universal Crystal 1,500
1,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 3001,300Hero Feather 300
1,450Divine Code Ephemera 5 101,450Divine Code Ephemera 5 101,450Divine Code Ephemera 5 101,450Divine Code Ephemera 5 10
1,600Hero Feather 5001,600Hero Feather 5001,600Hero Feather 5001,600Hero Feather 500
1,750Heroic Grail 101,750Heroic Grail 101,750Heroic Grail 101,750Heroic Grail 10

Special conversations[ | ]

The Path's End[ | ]

The Path's End - Opening

Background image: 005_Castle
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Ugh! Where's Shez? She said she'd
meet me here, but I don't see her
anywhere...

Aha! Took you long enou—

Hey there, Hilda.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Excuse me? What are YOU doing
here?

Florina had a request, and since she's
still not great at dealing with men, the
other Shez and I decided to swap jobs.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

You two are still taking on jobs as a
pair? Kind of weird, if you ask me.

Is it? Gender aside, we are still pretty
much the same person. So why not
take advantage of that?

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Huh... I mean, I guess you have a
point. It still seems a little weird,
though.

May I have a moment? I have a small
favor to ask of you, Shez.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Me? Well, not like it matters much.
I'm sure either of us is fine, so I'll
hear you out.

Oh, well, I meant to ask the other
Shez, but if you say it's all right,
I would be happy for the help.

That being said, isn't this his room?

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Yeah, but it's no big deal—we're not
usually in the castle at the same time.
Anyway, I can handle anything he can.

At the end of the day, we both follow
the merc creed of using whatever
we can as a resource.

You're both mercenaries through and
through, aren't you? I doubt I could
work with another me so easily.

And yet, the two of you have simply
accepted it and, what's more, even
made use of it. I'm truly impressed.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

The Path's End - C

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Smile
Alfonse

I’m a little surprised to see the two of
you so eager to work with a version
of yourself from another world.

Normally, when something like this
happens, it takes a little longer to
accept the situation.

Well, yeah, but at the end of the day
she’s just another me, and a second
set of hands can get jobs done faster.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Agreed. Besides, what was there to
doubt? It was obvious who he was.

After all, I should be the only one
with this sword, but he’s got it too.

Speaking of which, is that sword like
one of Askr’s divine weapons?

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Maybe? It’s not like we know much
about it either. Just that we’re the
only ones who can use it.

We don’t know where it comes from,
and it disappears the second we let
go of it. Can’t exactly loan it, can we?

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Our home continent, Fódlan, does
have legendary items known as the
Hero’s Relics.

But I don’t think your swords are
quite like those. Something just feels
different, I guess.

Hubert actually looked into this, and
found that, if anything, they are more
like the opposite of Hero’s Relics.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Hmm... How intriguing. Regardless of
what that means, the two must be far
from ordinary mercenaries.

Of course! They’re clearly incredible.
Why else would they have been
called to Askr?

Sharena Princess of Askr Face Smile
Sharena

The Path's End - B

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

You’ve been quiet for a while now.
Is something the matter?

It’s the Shezes, they’re... Well, see for
yourself.

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Hmm... So, while you two agree on
almost everything, it turns out there
is one vital difference between you.

Yeah, that’s about the gist of it. It’s
like we started from the same point,
but ended up taking different paths.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Ultimately, we just can’t seem to
wrap our heads around how the other
one made those different choices.

Hmm... Well, I suppose butting heads
might be kind of inevitable, given the
circumstances.

If there were two of me, you’d better
believe I’d try to get the other one
to do my chores for me.

And the other me would probably do
the same, with it going back and forth
and nothing ever getting done.

At least, until both of us end up
passing it off to Holst.

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Competing with only Hubert for the
position of Her Majesty’s right hand is
already difficult enough.

I cannot imagine having to compete
with myself in addition to that.

Uh-huh... Well, we’re the same
person, so I guess I just figured we
might as well help each other.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Normally I’d agree, but seriously, why
did you choose THEM?!

Hey, if anything, I feel like that should
be MY question!

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Wait, wait, hold on. Just calm down,
you two.

Yes, please. Still, this is a rare sight.
I don’t often see you getting so worked
up, Shez.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

The Path's End - A

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Hmm... It seems like things have
gotten pretty awkward between the
Shezes lately.

I’m afraid there isn’t much we can do
to fix that.

As similar as they might seem, they
are still two different people, with
differing perspectives and histories.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

I suppose that’s just how it goes. We
change based on our surroundings.
Who we meet, where we live...

Even something like what house you
got placed in could end up drastically
changing the course of your life.

Sometimes, we make choices without
realizing their true significance.

It can be hard to look back on
decisions like that without feeling
some measure of regret.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Well, whatever it is, I hope they can
find a way to go back to getting along.
Listening to them argue is the WOR—

Isn’t that them over there?

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

All right, so you’ve got your way of
doing things, and I’ve got mine. Just
means we can learn from each other.

Exactly. We’re similar enough that
observing each other should help us
to see how we can still improve.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

“Use whatever you can.”

That is the mercenary creed.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Huh? They seem totally fine! Why
were we even worried about them?

That’s Shez for you—always striving
to improve and become someone
others can count on.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Shez: Rising Mercenary[ | ]

Shez: Rising Mercenary - C

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Oh, hello, Shez. What are you doing?

Just a little recruiting.

See, I’ve been thinking about starting
up a mercenary band here in Askr.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

A mercenary band? What brought this
about, if I may ask?

Sure, I’m happy to explain. Not much
of a story, though...

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Saber Driven Mercenary Face FC
Saber

Huh, so, you originally used to be
part of a group of mercenaries?

Yeah. At least until everyone else fell
in battle.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Tethys Beloved Dancer Face FC
Tethys

I see... That must have been quite
a painful ordeal.

Hard to call what I went through
painful—that’s just part of the job.

But it is tough carrying the torch as
a one-man mercenary band. It’s
a lot of work, and hard to get hired.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Saber Driven Mercenary Face FC
Saber

And yet, despite knowing that, here
you are. Sad to say it, but even in
Askr, it’s pretty much the same deal.

So hey, why not start up your own
band of mercenaries?

Oh my, now that sounds interesting.
You likely won’t have any trouble
finding capable folks here.

Tethys Beloved Dancer Face FC
Tethys
Saber Driven Mercenary Face FC
Saber

Hahaha! Well, once you get the group
started, be sure to save a spot for me
in your ranks.

My own band of mercenaries... Hey,
that doesn’t sound too bad.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

And there you have it.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

I see. So, have you had any success
in finding people willing to join?

Not yet. But I only just started.
I figure I’ll take my time and—

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
???

Excuse me. I came because I heard
you were looking for mercenaries.

Hey, what do you know! All right,
let’s get right down to—

Huh?!

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

What?

A... A...

Ashen Demon?!

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Shez: Rising Mercenary - B

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

Yes. As long as we’re paid, we’ll take
any job, whether it’s guarding a client
or capturing a fortress.

Wow, really? In that case, I’ve got just
the job for you! But as commander,
isn’t it only natural I’d get a discount?

Anna Commander Face FC
Anna
Annette Overachiever Face FC
Annette

Huh? Professor, you’re in a
mercenary band?!

Come to think of it, the professor
was originally a mercenary. So, you
returned to it, then?

Lysithea Child Prodigy Face FC
Lysithea
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

That’s right. If you have any requests,
please don’t hesitate to come to me.

Oh my, what fun! I think I would like
to join, as well.

Flayn Playing Innocent Face FC
Flayn
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

You’re always welcome, anytime.
We still don’t have a full crew.

...

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

What’s the matter, Shez? You haven’t
said anything for a while now.

Oh, it’s just... I was wondering if
that’s really the Ashen Demon I know.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

“Ashen Demon...” Ah, right. That was
Byleth’s nickname back in Fódlan.

Yeah. The Ashen Demon, feared by
even the hardiest of mercenaries for
taking lives without batting an eye.

Which is exactly what happened to
my old mercenary group.

But, this Ashen Demon just seems
like...a person. Not at all like the
demon I fought that day.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

That’s... Well, perhaps working as a
professor at the Officers Academy
might have something to do with it?

Sorry, hold on. A professor?! I can’t
even begin to imagine that back in my
Fódlan, but it does seem kinda fitting.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Shez: Rising Mercenary - A

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

So for our job tomorrow, it sounds
like we’ll be looking for cats all day.

We just keep getting odd jobs...
Doesn’t really feel like mercenary
work, does it?

Is something wrong with that?

Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

No, no. Well. Maybe. But I guess
that’s just how it goes for a
brand-new mercenary ba—

Excuse me! I have a request for you.

Apparently, a small-scale conflict
arose at the border with Embla a
short while ago.

I will take some of Askr’s army to
handle it, but if the conflict escalates,
Embla could send its main force.

So, I’d like to request the help of your
mercenary band. Would you join our
forces there and help resolve this?

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonse
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

I hear you loud and clear. We can
leave finding the cats to Flayn. Let’s
go, Byleth!

Wait, hold on.

Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Wh-what is it?

Prince Alfonse. It is possible that
this conflict is actually a diversion.

Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonse

Oh! I had not considered that...

Please tell your forces to be cautious
of other areas around the border.
Oh, and also...

Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Whoa...

What’s wrong, Shez?

Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Nothing, I’m just impressed. You
really are a teacher AND a leader,
huh?

I’ve only ever fought on the front
lines, and never strayed far from
my orders or our contracts.

Can’t help wondering how I’d have
turned out with a teacher like you.

Hmm...

Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

Shez: Rising Mercenary - S

Background image: 002_PlainForest
Saber Driven Mercenary Face FC
Saber

Hey there. Having fun, Boss Man?

Knock it off. If you hadn’t shown up
when you did, we would have been
in serious trouble.

Really, the credit shouldn’t go to me.
It should go to all of yo—

Wait a second, where’d Byleth go?

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Aha, found you. Here we are having
ourselves a victory party, and yet
you’re off eating in a corner. You OK?

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

I’m fine. I was just focusing on eating.

Huh. Hey, you’re actually kind of a
glutton, you know that?

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

Hmm... Well, my father did teach me
that a mercenary’s body is their most
important tool, and to take care of it.

You know, building trust with your
comrades is another thing that’s
important to mercs, right?

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

Yes. That and communication are vital
parts of working together. Not that I
have ever been particularly good at it.

You sure don’t joke like most mercs
I’ve met. Sometimes, I can barely even
read your expression.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

But ultimately, you can. In that sense,
you’re like the glue binding this band
together. You’re an excellent leader.

Hey, come on! Can’t just say stuff like
that—you’re embarrassing me...

Besides, I think you’d be a much
better leader than me.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

You overestimate me.

Trust me, I definitely don’t.

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Saber Driven Mercenary Face FC
Saber

Ha! In that case, how about I be the
leader?

Wait, what? Saber?!

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Flayn Playing Innocent Face FC
Flayn

Will you please wait before deciding?
I, too, would like to express interest
in the position!

I see... I suppose I can’t help but
throw my hat in the ring too, then.

Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth
Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Huh? Wh-what’s going on? Well, if
everyone else has already done it,
might as well nominate myself.

Hahaha! You finally stepped forward,
Captain Shez.

Saber Driven Mercenary Face FC
Saber
Byleth Tested Professor Face FC
Byleth

Yes. We’ll be counting on you.

B-but you all just... What? Is that
seriously how we’re deciding this?!

Shez Rising Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Shez: Keen Mercenary[ | ]

Shez: Keen Mercenary - C

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Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

...I guess this means we’re lost, huh?

Sure looks that way.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

I could have sworn I saw smoke rising
from the forest... Sorry for dragging
you into this.

Don’t worry, it was worth checking.
That said, I really thought we’d at
least find someone here...

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

So, what do we do now? Wait for
help to come?

Sounds good to me. I’ve always been
told that you shouldn’t run around
recklessly when lost.

Although, if we stick around here and
nobody shows up, we might end up
in a real pinch.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

Right... I thought we’d be able to hunt
for food if necessary, so I didn’t bring
much in the way of supplies with me.

Problem is, I haven’t seen any game
in this forest.

I’d be fine with foraging for berries or
mushrooms or, well, anything edible,
but I haven’t seen any of those either.

...

Come to think of it, Dimitri did once
tell me that certain weeds are edible.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

Weeds...

Oh, right! Sakura once shared some
deep-fried wild grasses with us.
I think she called it...tempura?

Apparently, it’s a traditional Hoshido
dish, with a certain bitterness that
is balanced by subtle sweetness.

Whew, just talking about it is making
me hungry.

Yeah, that sounds delicious... Wait,
was it deep-fried with oil? Because
if so, I actually have some.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

Perfect! We’ll also need wheat flour,
but I just so happen to have some
that Silque kindly shared with me.

Then all we need now is the main
ingredient. Let’s start gathering
before it gets dark!

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Shez: Keen Mercenary - B

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Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

All right, Shez, here’s what I picked.
I’m not sure how they’ll taste, but
they should at least be safe to eat.

Thanks. I had a feeling you’d be good
at this, what with growing up in the
mountains and all.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

Well, my grandfather did drill this
stuff into me. You gathered quite a
bit yourself, though! Good work.

Well, you’re not the only one who
grew up in the mountains. I can do
this much, at least.

Anyway, let’s get to cooking. Mind
giving me a hand?

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

M-me? Are you...sure?

Th-this is...

How do I put this? It’s, uh... I guess
it’s kind of an...acquired taste? And
not just because of the weeds.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

Sorry... You don’t need to worry
about my feelings. This wouldn’t have
happened if I hadn’t tried to help.

My grandfather always told me that,
no matter what, I should never cook.
That everything I make tastes like tin.

That’s...not far from the truth, yeah.
I’m going to have to agree with your
grandfather on this one.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

Ugh... And here I thought I had gotten
a little better under Oscar’s tutelage...

But hey, it’s not all bad–thanks to
the flour, our stomachs are full. And
that’s at least better than nothing.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

I’m glad you can see it that way.
That said, would you be willing to
make breakfast tomorrow?

Yeah, that would probably be for
the best.

I think I’ll try a different approach
with the rest of these weeds... Just
wait, it’s gonna be amazing!

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Kris Unknown Hero Face FC
Kris

OK, I’m counting on you!

Shez: Keen Mercenary - A

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Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

And so, this is the dish that we
came up with. What do you think,
Commander Anna?

Hmm... You said you made this with
weeds, right? The smell’s not bad,
and it does look appetizing...

All right, I guess I’ll give it a try. Here
goes nothing! *munch*

...

Yep, it tastes like grass. No surprise
there, but you might be able to
improve its flavor with other weeds.

Anna Commander Face FC
Anna
Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Yeah, I had the same thought. Still, it
could be a good option if we ever run
low on rations during a mission.

After all, it’s really easy to ma–

You know, this actually might not be
bad served with meat. Bread too.
Oh, or you could use it in a soup!

Anna Commander Face FC
Anna
Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Commander, are you listening?
I was just going to say I think I’ll
teach everyone how to make it.

No, no, no, it’s way too early for that!
Wait a little longer before spreading
it around.

After all, there’s money to be made–
Err, I mean. Obviously, there is still
research to be done.

Anna Commander Face FC
Anna
Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

Research, huh... Well, I guess you
might have a point there.

Of course I do! Now then, I’ll get
back to you after I see what else
I can think of to spice this up!

After that, let’s spread the word
about cooking with weeds!

Anna Commander Face FC
Anna
Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez

O-OK... I understand.

Is this really such a big deal?

Shez: Keen Mercenary - S

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Anna Commander Face Anger
Anna

Shez, bad news!

What’s got you in such a panic?

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Anna Commander Face Anger
Anna

I thought I was going to make a
fortune from those dishes, but the
plan’s going up in smoke!

Commander Anna... I see. So that's
why you asked me to hold off on
telling other people about it.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

W-well, I fully intended to explain
everything afterward, or course...

Sure, that’s fine. Right now, though,
I’m a little more curious as to why
you’re saying the plan flopped.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

Well, it turns out there are others who
know about that little “eat weeds”
trick of yours. A LOT of them, in fact!

The leaves are a little bitter, but
they’re decently tasty. You won’t go
hungry while you’re chewing them.

Nah Little Miss Face FC
Nah
Ingrid Galateas Heir Face FC
Ingrid

You can parboil weeds, chop them
up, and put them into an oat porridge.
Taste aside, it really fills the stomach.

The taste is workable, but it’s really
missing something... Oh! You should
pair this with some fresh, red meat!

Peri Playful Slayer Face FC
Peri
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

And there you have it...

Ah. Come to think about it, I suppose
that makes sense. There was no way
I was gonna be the first to think of it.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Anna Commander Face Pain
Anna

Well I never thought of it! Dealing
with the innovations of other worlds
can be so difficult...

I don’t really know anything about
other worlds, but most Heroes have
knowledge of warfare, right?

You don’t learn something like this
by living in a peaceful world where
no one has to worry about food.

Shez Keen Mercenary Face FC
Shez
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

True. If there was no conflict, we
wouldn’t need Heroes, and I’d have
never even learned about this.

Talk about a vicious cycle...

Hilda: Helping Hand[ | ]

Hilda: Helping Hand - C

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Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

And then he charged headlong into
the pack of monsters! I don’t know
what Holst is thinking sometimes...

That must have been quite a sight.
Your brother sounds very brave.
I’d love to meet him.

Sharena Princess of Askr Face Smile
Sharena
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

He’s not as easy to get along with as
yours. Prince Alfonse is way more
level-headed, trust me.

He might seem that way, but don’t be
too sure. He has his own ways of
causing trouble.

In fact, just the other day he— Oh
hey, is that Thrasir?

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

...

What’s she doing over there all by
herself? Let’s invite her over.
The more the merrier, right?

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Hey, Thrasir! Come join us for tea!

Sharena Princess of Askr Face Smile
Sharena
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

Thank you, but no. Do go on enjoying
yourselves. Pay me no mind.

Is there something we—well, there
she goes.

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

She looked like she had something on
her mind, didn’t she? Guess she
didn’t feel like sharing though.

Hilda: Helping Hand - B

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Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

Sorry. I did not mean to disturb your
teatime earlier.

Not at all. We had plenty of fun.
That doesn’t mean we weren’t
worried about you, though.

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

Your talk did pique my interest,
I admit.

Like the both of you, I have an older
brother. Used to have one.

Oh! Do you mean Bruno?

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

Yes, although he is the brother of
Veronica, my past self. Not Thrasir.

My Bruno was taken from me before
I could save him. Or even thank him.

Sounds like there’s a lot you wish
you could say to him.

Well, never fear! Your friend Hilda
is here to lend a hand!

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

I beg your pardon?

Don’t you worry about a thing. I’ll get
everything ready, and you can meet
me back here tomorrow. OK?

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face Pain
Thrasir

I do not understand. What are you
going to “get ready,” exactly?

You’ll see. Trust me, this will be one
to remember!

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Hilda: Helping Hand - A

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Eirika Restoration Lady Face FC
Eirika

No need to overthink the gifts you get
your loved ones. Why not something
to help him on the battlefield?

Oh, what do you think of this mask?
A little more gaudy than his usual,
maybe, but I think it’s adorable!

Lissa Sprightly Cleric Face FC
Lissa
Lachesis Lionhearts Sister Face FC
Lachesis

Practical gifts are all well and good,
but we should make sure he actually
enjoys what we get him too.

For Bruno, it’s the thought that
counts more than anything. Let’s
look around a little more though.

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

Gift shopping for Bruno? That is why
you called all of these people here?
Even Princess Sharena...

Hey, it’s not like I forced anybody.
They were all happy to help, once
they heard my idea.

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

But my Bruno is gone. This gift seems
more for me than him...something to
assuage my feelings.

Nothing wrong with that, you know.
Your feelings are important too.

If it helps, though, think of it as a gift
for the young Princess Veronica,
deep down in there.

Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

There is no need for you to be so...
mindful of me.

OK, I think we’re just about done.
But there are some tomes we want
to take a look at.

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena
Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir

Tomes, you say? Very well...lead on.

Hilda: Helping Hand - S

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Bruno Masked Hare Face FC
Bruno

A tome? For me?

Something to acknowledge all your
efforts. Think of it as a token of
my appreciation.

Perhaps you will read it to Veronica.
That foolish girl could use a lesson
in counting her blessings.

Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir
Bruno Masked Hare Face FC
Bruno

Veronica? Are you...

I am Thrasir—formerly a general of
the realm of the dead, now a servant
of Askr. That is all you need know.

Thrasir Omnicidal Witch Face FC
Thrasir
Hilda

(Thrasir’s got a lot to work through,
doesn’t she? Must make it tough to
be up front about her feelings.)

(Giving Bruno that tome did seem to
bring her some kind of relief, though.
It was definitely worth the effort.)

(Holst always says you shouldn’t ever
hesitate to let people know you
appreciate them.)

(Seeing Thrasir with Bruno, I think
I finally get what he meant.)

(So I picked up a pen to write him a
thank-you letter, only now I...)

Hi, Hilda! Oh, are you writing a letter?
I don’t think I’ve ever seen you do
that before.

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Yeah, well... I was going to write to
Holst, but then I remembered that it’s
not going to reach him in Fódlan.

I guess after seeing Thrasir and Bruno
I just felt the need to catch him up
on everything.

Maybe we can help you with that.
I’m sure we could summon Holst to
Askr. I’ll ask 【Summoner】!

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena
Hilda Helping Hand Face FC
Hilda

Wait, that means I’d have to deliver
this letter by hand! He’d make such
a scene—I’d never live that down!

Monica: Favored Vassal[ | ]

Monica: Favored Vassal - C

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Edelgard Adrestian Emperor Face FC
Edelgard

Whew... Finally back. This is no time
to rest, however—I still have matters
I must attend to.

I would ask you to reconsider, Lady
Edelgard. Please allow me to unpack
that bag on your behalf.

Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert
Edelgard Adrestian Emperor Face FC
Edelgard

Are you quite certain? In that case,
I apologize for troubling you with this.

Now then, to take care of this quickly.
Ah, perhaps I’ll brew myself a cup of
coffee once I am finished.

Hm? What’s this?

Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert

This is a charm that I found among
Lady Edelgard’s belongings.

Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Y-yes, I suppose it is. Which means
we must find whoever did this and
ensure no harm befalls Her Majesty.

Oh my... What is the matter, Monica?
Do you happen to know who the
culprit is? I would love to hear it.

Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

N-no, I do not. I don’t know.

Is that so?

How unfortunate. I’ll have to ask for
your assistance in this matter, then.

I’m sure that perfect recollection of
yours will prove quite useful in
finding the villain who hid this charm.

Now, let’s first find everyone who had
access to her belongings and hear
what they have to say.

Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

...Of course.

Oh no, Monica... This looks like
trouble!

Fjorm Princess of Ice Face Anger
Fjorm

Monica: Favored Vassal - B

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Claude Almyras King Face FC
Claude

A charm, huh... Medicine is one thing,
but I can’t say I’m too familiar with
curses. What about you, Dimitri?

We’ve been away from the castle for
quite some time, so I am afraid I also
cannot be of much help to you.

Dimitri King of Faerghus Face FC
Dimitri
Bartre Fearless Warrior Face FC
Bartre

A-are you accusing us?! Do you really
think CHOP would view HACK as a
threat?! That is beyond laughable!

Even if we did, it’s not like any of us
would resort to such petty tricks.

Dorcas Serene Warrior Face FC
Dorcas
Nyx Rulebreaker Mage Face FC
Nyx

I am not familiar with this magic.
It seems to contain a curse, but I
cannot identify it beyond that.

Hmm... Judging by the writing, this
appears to be Plegian magic. I almost
feel like I’ve seen it before...

Robin Mystery Tactician Face FC
Robin
Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert

Well then. We still haven’t discovered
the culprit, but we have gained one
important piece of information.

Namely, that the charm was likely
made by a Plegian mage. Now we
shall find and interrogate them.

Don’t you think it’s too early to act?
If we operate on vague information,
it may cause trouble for Her Majesty.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert

Heh heh... Vague is simply a matter
of perspective and indulgence. If we
have a culprit in mind, then—

P-please wait!

Fjorm Princess of Ice Face Pain
Fjorm
Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert

Oh, Lady Fjorm. What is the matter?

That charm, um... I-is there a chance
that it isn’t actually malicious?

Fjorm Princess of Ice Face FC
Fjorm
Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert

Hmm... You seem to know something.

Wha— Well... You see...

I-I’m sorry, Monica! I don’t think
I can hide it any longer!

Fjorm Princess of Ice Face Pain
Fjorm

Monica: Favored Vassal - A

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Camilla Bewitching Beauty Face FC
Camilla

Hehe... You certainly hold Edelgard
dear, don’t you?

I don’t just hold her dear. I am wholly
devoted to Lady Edelgard. It is love.

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Fjorm Princess of Ice Face FC
Fjorm

I can’t believe you’re able to express
your feelings so openly... I’m actually
a little envious.

By the way, Monica. You said that
something was troubling you?

Tharja Dark Shadow Face FC
Tharja
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Yes. You see, Lady Edelgard once
saved my life. It is something I can
never forget, nor repay.

And yet, in the version of Fódlan that
Her Majesty is from, it seems I lost
my life and had my body stolen.

Because of that, Her Majesty was put
in danger.

That is why, at least here in Askr, I’d
like to protect Lady Edelgard for the
me who died in that other world.

Anyway, that is what I’ve been
thinking about. I’d appreciate any
wisdom you can share.

Hehe... In that case, I have a very,
very special good-luck charm for you.

Tharja Dark Shadow Face FC
Tharja
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Good-luck charm?

For it to work, you must first hide this
charm among Edelgard’s belongings.

Do that, and she should be protected
from any calamity that may befall her.

Tharja Dark Shadow Face FC
Tharja
Camilla Bewitching Beauty Face FC
Camilla

Oh my, that’s incredible! If you have
another, I’d be VERY interested in
getting it for a certain someone...

Tharja... Why are you giving me such
an incredible charm?

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Tharja Dark Shadow Face FC
Tharja

No real reason... I guess I just felt like
lending you my aid. Oh, but there is
one thing I almost forgot to mention.

The person in question must never
realize it was you who hid the charm.
If that happens, its power will vanish.

So, I can’t let her find it... Very well.
I will give it a try!

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Fjorm Princess of Ice Face FC
Fjorm

Um... Are you sure this is a good
idea?

Monica: Favored Vassal - S

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Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

No... Princess Fjorm!

I’m sorry! But, I just didn’t want to
cause any more trouble than we
already have!

Fjorm Princess of Ice Face Pain
Fjorm
Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert

Heh heh... I do not mind. Besides,
I thought it might be something
along these lines.

Resorting to dark magic may be less
than ideal, but I am in no position to
criticize you for it.

Ultimately, we do whatever it takes
for Lady Edelgard’s sake.

Hubert...

Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica
Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert

Still, having said that, all decisions
must ultimately rest with Her Majesty.
What do you think, Lady Edelgard?

...

Edelgard Adrestian Emperor Face FC
Edelgard
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Ah! Lady Edelgard! I am so terribly
sorry! I, Monica von Ochs, will accept
any punishment you give me!

Well, I suppose what you did may
have been a little too presumptuous.

Edelgard Adrestian Emperor Face FC
Edelgard
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Yes, I understand...

However, do you really think I would
need the protection of such a charm?
Am I truly so pathetic in your eyes?

Edelgard Adrestian Emperor Face FC
Edelgard
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

N-no, not at all! I just thought, in the
unlikely event something happened...

Heh... Perhaps you have a point.

You realized your own abilities would
be insufficient to protect me. It is no
surprise that you would be worried.

Edelgard Adrestian Emperor Face FC
Edelgard
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Your Majesty, please! To me, you’re—

Please forgive me—I should not have
spoken so harshly. Thank you for this
charm, Monica.

I will not be punishing you, regardless
of how you chose to...deliver it.

Besides, only the me who saved your
life is truly qualified to dole out
punishments.

Even without that right, though, I will
still be counting on you.

Edelgard Adrestian Emperor Face FC
Edelgard
Monica Favored Vassal Face FC
Monica

Lady Edelgard! Thank you!

Phew... At any rate, it seems like
everything has been settled
peacefully, so we can rest easy.

Fjorm Princess of Ice Face Smile
Fjorm
Hubert Sinister Servant Face FC
Hubert

Yes, it was quite fortuitous, wasn’t it?
For the both of them, that is.

Story
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Holst: Hero of Leicester

In other languages[ | ]

Language Name
Japanese 選んだ道の先で
German Das Ende des Weges
Spanish (Europe) El final del camino
Spanish (Latin America) El final del camino
French Au bout du chemin
Italian Fine della corsa
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) 在所選的道路盡頭
Portuguese Fim do caminho
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