With Conviction

With Conviction
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2021-10-18T07:00:00Z
End time	2021-11-01T06:59:59Z
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Availability

This Forging Bonds event was made available:

• 2021-10-18T07:00:00Z – 2021-11-01T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
10	Malice's C Conversation	10	Wolf's C Conversation	10	Vyland's C Conversation	10	Roshea'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	50 1,500	150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500	150	50 1,500
200	10	200	10	200	10	200	10
250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500
300	Malice's B Conversation	300	Wolf's B Conversation	300	Vyland's B Conversation	300	Roshea's B Conversation
350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500
400	1	400	1	400	1	400	1
450	300	450	300	450	300	450	300
500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500	500	50 1,500
550	300	550	300	550	300	550	300
600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500	600	50 1,500
700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500	700	50 1,500
800	Malice's A Conversation	800	Wolf's A Conversation	800	Vyland's A Conversation	800	Roshea'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	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500	1,200	5 1,500
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	Malice's S Conversation	1,500	Wolf's S Conversation	1,500	Vyland's S Conversation	1,500	Roshea'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

With Conviction

With Conviction - Opening

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Wolf	I see... So that's the situation.
Sedgar	Enemy forces appearing endlessly from other worlds...
Roshea	You've been fighting a difficult battle for quite some time, haven't you?
Vyland	It's not hard to understand why—an abundant land like this makes for an obvious target.
Peony	Yes... It was for the sake of Askr that [Summoner] sent for you.
Alfonse	If possible, I would like as many Heroes as possible to lend their strength to defending Askr. ...But I am aware that this request will be difficult, and is for the cause of a country other than your own. Even so, can I ask for your cooperation?
Malice	I don't give a damn about any of that. If the pay's good, I'm happy to work for anyone.
Roshea	The longer a war draws out, the more children it will leave without parents. Wolf, don't you think... Huh? Wolf?
Wolf	... Understood. We, the Coyote's Men, shall lend our aid to the Order of Heroes as well.
Peony	Really?! Thank you!
Wolf	But do not expect us to bend the knee to you. Our true allegiance lies toward Lord Hardin, and him alone. We will cooperate with you, but our loyalty to him will never waver. Now, I believe we are done here.
Roshea	...Hey, wait! Wolf! Sedgar! Vyland?! Hold on! E-excuse us, Prince Alfonse.
Peony	... They left...
Malice	Knights often bear a lot of weight on their shoulders, but I get the feeling those four have led very difficult lives.
Peony	Right. Um, Prince Alfonse... Is the Hardin they admire...?
Alfonse	Yes. He was summoned to Askr before Wolf and the rest. ...But not as the Prince Hardin they knew—not as the man called Coyote who fought alongside Prince Marth. The Hardin in this world fell to the corruption of the Darksphere, and became the Dark Emperor...

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ウルフ	なるほどな… アスク王国の状況は理解した。
ザガロ	異界から絶え間なく 敵の勢力が現れる、か…
ロシェ	大変な戦いを ずっと続けてきたんだね。
ビラク	これほどまでに豊かな国だ。 狙われるのは無理もない。
ピアニー	[Summoner]さんも この国のことを思って あなたたちに助けを求めたと思うの。
アルフォンス	アスク王国を守るために 今は一人でも多くの英雄に 力を貸してほしいんだ。 困難を伴う申し出であるのはわかってる。 そのうえで、みんなの協力を お願いできないだろうか？
マリス	俺は構わないぜ。 金払いのいい雇い主なら 喜んで働かせてもらう。
ロシェ	戦争が続いているってことは 当然、親を失った子どもたちも たくさんいるってことだよね。 ウルフ、ぼくたちも…
ウルフ	…… わかった、我ら【狼騎士団】も ヴァイス・ブレイヴに力を貸そう。
ピアニー	ほんとに！？　ありがとう…！
ウルフ	だが、我らが主と仰ぐのは ハーディン様のみ。 協力はするが、主への忠誠を 違えるつもりはない。
ロシェ	あっ、ウルフ…！ ザガロもビラクも待ってよ。 アルフォンス王子、失礼します…
ピアニー	……。 行っちゃった…
マリス	騎士ってのは、いろいろと 背負っているものがあるんだろうが なんだか生きづらそうだな。
ピアニー	あの、アルフォンスさん… 彼らが慕うハーディン様って？
アルフォンス	うん。彼はウルフたちより前に アスク王国に召喚されているよ。 でも、マルス王子とともに戦い 【草原の狼】と呼ばれていた ハーディン王子ではない。 この世界にいるのは 闇のオーブで暗黒皇帝となった ハーディンなんだ…

With Conviction - C

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Vyland	Sorry for the wait. I gathered some information.
Sedgar	What do you have for us? Did you find out anything about Lord Hardin?
Vyland	The rumors were true. The Lord Hardin in this world is the Emperor of the Holy Empire of Archanea.
Wolf	…
Vyland	However, no one knows where he is. He appears on the battlefield, but he disappears once the fighting is over.
Roshea	Lord Hardin… I wonder if he is being drawn to battle somehow.
Sedgar	What shall we do, Wolf? You are the leader of the Coyote’s Men. We will follow your decision.
Vyland	Do we still intend to prioritize our loyalty to Lord Hardin above all else, as we told Prince Alfonse?
Roshea	Or shall we fight as individual Heroes for the sake of the people of Askr?
Wolf	…
Peony	Oh! There you are! The Coyote’s Men!
Roshea	Um, let me see here… Unless I am mistaken, I believe your name is Peony. You’re…a ljósálfr, right?
Wolf	What business do you have with us?
Peony	Um, so… There’s something I wanted to tell you. It’s about Lord Hardin, whom you have all sworn fealty to.
Vyland	Lord Hardin? Well, let’s hear it!
Malice	…I think I’d like to hear this as well. We were summoned to Askr together, so I suspect we may end up fighting alongside each other at some point. If that happens, I’d like to know that I can trust you all to watch my back.
Wolf	…

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With Conviction - B

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Wolf	The people of the plains were subjugated by the aristocrats of Aurelis for many years… But Lord Hardin saved us.
Sedgar	Lord Hardin always supported his older brother, the king, and was devoted to helping the people. Together with Prince Marth, he battled the Shadow Dragon, Medeus, and freed Aurelis.
Vyland	He always led the charge, with us, the Coyote’s Men, right behind him every step of the way. The pride of royalty and love for the people… And above all else, the nobility of a warrior… Lord Hardin exemplified all of these.
Peony	What an amazing person! The more I hear about him, the more I realize what an incredible hero he must be.
Malice	Gotta say, he sounds nothing like my old man–all HE ever does is gamble away the money I earn. …Sorry, I shouldn’t compare them. Lord Hardin doesn’t deserve that.
Roshea	Well, it’s not such a stretch. We were mere orphans, but Lord Hardin gave us the opportunity to become knights.
Sedgar	If not for him, we would have all died on the side of a road somewhere.
Vyland	Right. Our debt to him is far too vast to ever pay back, even if we had countless lifetimes.
Peony	He’s very precious to you, isn’t he?
Wolf	Lord Hardin treated us as family. …No, not just us. All of the people of Aurelis were his family.
Malice	Right, right… But the things I’ve heard about Emperor Hardin are… Well, they’re not nearly as pleasant. I think it was after he married Princess Nyna of Archanea and became Emperor… If I had to guess, I’d say that’s when things started to go wrong.
Wolf	…
Malice	Oh, sorry. I don’t mean to badmouth someone you respect.
Roshea	…No, you’re right. Lord Hardin, he… He changed.
Wolf	Roshea!
Roshea	No one has said it, but we’ve all felt it by now. Or at least we should have. The kindness that saved us and wished for the peace of the land… It’s gone.
Peony	The peace of the land… Was that his dream?
Vyland	Yes, he has always wished for peace.
Peony	Lord Hardin’s dream, huh… But you know, I don’t think dreams are something that belongs to just one person. After all, there are dreams that people share with those closest to them, and pursue together. So…I’m sure all of you share Lord Hardin’s dream.
Wolf	…
Sedgar	We rode across many a battlefield with him. Not to conquer, but to bring to life his dream…
Roshea	Wolf, do you remember why we set out across the land, long ago? I believe we mustn’t forget that…
Wolf	“Spill blood, not for country or king, but for the people,” was it? Hmph. …

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With Conviction - A

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Roshea	Phew, that was a fierce battle. Malice, thank you for earlier. You saved me.
Malice	Prince Alfonse’s the one you should be thanking. I’m just doin’ my job.
Vyland	Wolf! It’s him! Lord Hardin is out on the western front!
Wolf	What?!
Wolf	Lord Hardin!
Hardin	…
Roshea	…No. The Lord Hardin who was summoned to Askr… This is not the man we knew.
Wolf	Lord Hardin, it is I, Wolf! I know we are late, but the Coyote’s Men are here and reporting for duty.
Sedgar	Sedgar, here.
Vyland	Vyland, reporting in.
Roshea	…
Hardin	…
Wolf	Actually, we have a request for you, Lord Hardin. Please allow us to ride across the land and spill blood… For the future of those living here– for the people of Askr. Please allow us to put that first, above all else.
Hardin	…
Wolf	…Lord Hardin?
Sedgar	Lord Hardin!
Vyland	… He left… Without saying a word…
Malice	Ha… Seeing him up close like that was somethin’ else. Talk about an intimidating presence! So, what’s up with the silence? Was that his way of telling you to do what you want? That IS what it was, right?
Sedgar	Does Lord Hardin no longer remember who we are? Or…
Roshea	Did he give his permission for us to follow our convictions? If nothing else, I want to believe that he did. The dream we saw that day with Lord Hardin… It lives on inside us.
Vyland	Then what we must do is apparent. We will ride more fiercely and more swiftly than any other toward that ideal.
Malice	…Y’know, I used to wonder how knights weren’t crushed under the weight of their responsibilities. But I think I get it now. All those duties, and burdens–they’re actually a source of strength for you.
Wolf	… The Coyote’s Men will ride across the land as allies of the Order of Heroes, and for the sake of the people… That is how we will give shape to the dream we shared with Lord Hardin.

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Malice: Deft Sellsword

Malice: Deft Sellsword - C

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Balthus	Ahhh! Another loss! Why can’t I win?! One more! I’m definitely gonna win this time, I can feel it!
Hilda	Baltie, you’ve already burned through all your war funds. Isn’t it about time you call it quits?
Balthus	You’re not wrong that I’m outta money, but… Ending it here would be like admitting defeat. Besides, there’s no way I lose next round. My luck’s about to turn around, just you watch! So, Hilda… Mind lending your old pal some coin?
Hilda	sigh* Can’t you see you’re just digging yourself deeper?
Malice	Sorry, but I’ve gotta say something. Gambling is rigged–try whatever you want, but the house always wins. So unless you wanna end up deep in the hole, learn to control yourself.
Balthus	Huh? Who’re you?
Malice	I’m a mercenary. Name’s Malice. My sword doesn’t come cheap, but Askr is willing to foot the bill, so here I am. But who cares about that–are you seriously not going to listen to your friend? I can’t just sit here and watch while you ignore someone who’s worried about you, so shape up.
Balthus	Oh, uh… Hm, how to say this… I may have gotten caught up in the action.
Malice	Hmph. Honestly, I would have just minded my own business, but after hearing the two of you… Anyway, I’ll be goin’ now.
Balthus	Th-thank you.
Hilda	Malice, huh? Baltie, do the right thing and etch her words onto your heart.
Balthus	All right, all right. She may have had a point. Guess I’ll go cool my head for a bit…

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Malice: Deft Sellsword - B

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Hilda	Oh! Malice!
Malice	You… You’re the girl from the other day. Where’s your friend? I got the impression you two were close, but…
Hilda	Well, I call him Baltie, and we have known each other for ages, but he’s really more like my brother’s friend. Oh, but don’t worry–my brother is WAY more put together!
Malice	Hmph. Well, it’s good that you two get along. See ya.
Hilda	W-wait a minute! I haven’t even thanked you for your help the other day.
Malice	Ha, you’re more responsible than you look. But don’t worry about it–like I said, I just couldn’t help butting in. You can try, but it’s not like you can talk sense into ‘em. Usually. If anything, the fact that he actually listened means he’s not as bad off as some that I know.
Hilda	Well, Baltie never listens to me, so I really am grateful for your help. But, um… When you talk about gambling, are you speaking from personal experience? You said the house always wins, so I figured you must have gone through something similar.
Malice	I don’t gamble. …But I’ve got a family member who really loves to, even though he’s terrible at it.
Hilda	Ah, so THAT’S why you had to say something when you saw Baltie. It sounds like our situations are sort of similar! If you have any other advice, I’d be thrilled to hear it!
Malice	That’ll cost you…is what I’d normally say, but I guess fate brought us together. So if you’re fine with gettin’ advice from me, then I’m fine with givin’ it.
Hilda	Really? Thank you!

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Malice: Deft Sellsword - A

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Malice	You want to get him to fully quit gambling?
Hilda	That’s right. I don’t really have a problem with it if he’s doing it in moderation, like you said… But it’s all he’s been doing lately. It’s almost like he thinks he came to Askr just to gamble!
Malice	…He’s got it bad.
Hilda	Yeah, his gambling put him deep into debt back in Fódlan. We’re talking debt collectors and bounty hunters. After being summoned to Askr, he really seemed like he was going to make a fresh start. …But then he ended up losing himself in gambling yet again. I’ve tried everything I can think of, but at this point I just don’t know what to say! Do you have any ideas?
Malice	Nope.
Hilda	You could have at least pretended to think about it!
Malice	Why bother? I couldn’t even get my own father to quit gambling.
Hilda	Ah, so the relative who likes gambling… That was your father. Hm… Getting someone to quit gambling is really difficult, isn’t it…
Malice	Eh, in my case, I gave up. It may not be right, but I couldn’t be the one who forced him to change. I just can’t see him any other way.
Hilda	…
Malice	I’m not saying he’s a great father, because he’s not. But he is the only family I’ve got left. I don’t have the heart to take something he loves so much away from him. Sure, he might lose all the money I give him, but he still seems to have fun along the way. I can always make more money. What I can’t do is buy his smile. People like him aren’t in it to win big and live the easy life. They just enjoy the thrill that comes with the game.
Hilda	I-I see…
Malice	But that’s not to say I like gambling. I just want to let my old man do what he loves, while I still have him.
Hilda	So what you’re saying is, he’s a gambler. If he quit, he’d be something else. It’s pretty stark when you put it like that, isn’t it? What to do…

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Malice: Deft Sellsword - S

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Balthus	Damn it! I lost again! B-but that’s no problem. After all, I’m still just getting into the groove. Next round will go my way for sure…
Hilda	…
Balthus	What, not gonna tell me off for gambling? That doesn’t sound like you, Hilda.
Hilda	Not this time, Baltie. I know gambling means a lot to you, so instead of getting angry, I’m trying a slightly…different approach.
Balthus	Ohoho, so you finally get it! That’s right–gambling is when my soul shines brightest! Oh, speaking of, I need to ask you for a favor. Any chance you could spare a bit of coin for… Hey! What the hell! Wh-who is that?! Who dares grab the King of Grappling by the back of the neck?!
Malice	This sure reminds me of old times… Guess you and my father really do share the same flaws. If you’re going to gamble, the least you can do is earn the money for it yourself.
Hilda	Malice!
Balthus	Hold on… You’re the lady from the other– Urk! My neck! Ow! That hurts! It’s not supposed to twist like that!
Malice	I just got some mercenary work from Anna & Company. C’mon. You’re comin’ with me. I’ll get ya earnin’ plenty of coin!
Balthus	Ow! OWWW! D-don’t I get a say in this?!
Hilda	Nope. After all, you’ll be less likely to waste money earned through your own sweat and tears, right, Baltie? So give it your best, OK?
Balthus	Damn it! I was going to win the next round! Stop! Let me go back!
Hilda	Not happening. You’ll just have to settle for wasting whatever you earn after helping Malice!

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Wolf: Coyote's Loyal

Wolf: Coyote's Loyal - C

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Wolf	Ha!
Sharena	Amazing! Another bullseye!
Anna	Wow! I can’t believe how accurately he’s able to shoot from horseback. Guess I should expect nothing less from the leader of the Coyote’s Men, huh?
Sharena	Right? Even if you’ve got training to do, it’s hard to tear your eyes away from something that incredible!
Wolf	All right, this bow will do. …Wait who is that?
Rath	…
Sharena	Oh, that’s Rath! It looks like he’s polishing his archery skills as well. Rath’s also quite good with the bow. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever seen him miss a shot!
Anna	If anything, it’s almost as if the targets move into the path of his arrows.
Wolf	Hmph. It appears there are other skilled archers assisting the Order of Heroes. However– Ha!
Sharena	Wooow! I can’t believe he landed that shot while his horse was moving so quickly!
Rath	…
Anna	Huh. Rath started firing arrows a lot faster. Could they be…competing with each other?
Wolf	Yah! Ha!
Rath	…
Sharena	Hmm… That felt like a draw, which means they’re evenly matched!
Anna	Aaand it looks like all the other Heroes have dropped what they were doing to watch. I guess seeing who comes out on top takes priority over training!
Wolf	To aim so accurately while riding a horse…he is not an average man, that much is certain.
Rath	…

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Wolf: Coyote's Loyal - B

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Wolf	…
Rath	…
Wolf	You… You’re the archer from the other day. That was some fantastic archery. Your skills are impressive.
Rath	…Yours are as well.
Wolf	I am Wolf, a man of the plains, raised in Aurelis, and one of the Coyote’s Men. Pleasure to meet you.
Rath	I am Rath, of the Kutolah tribe. I was born in the plains of Sacae.
Wolf	The plains of Sacae… That must be a great land indeed.
Rath	It is. Several tribes lived there, grateful to the land and sky for their blessings. The Kutolah tribe was one of them… We live with pride, with the wind as our constant companion.
Wolf	Living with pride, and trusting in the wind… That does not sound too distant from the way we once lived.
Rath	… It seems you have a story to tell. Please, if it wouldn’t bother you… I think I would like to hear it.
Wolf	… The people of the plains have long been oppressed. The plains themselves burned in the flames of conflict, and the bonds of my people were torn apart.
Rath	…
Wolf	Our land was occupied by a larger country. We lived forever in fear of what pain the next day might bring. Pride was…not something we were allowed to hold on to. But there was a hero–one who gave us hope, and a future. He was…Lord Hardin.

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Wolf: Coyote's Loyal - A

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Wolf	Thanks to Lord Hardin’s efforts, the people of the plains were able to reclaim their pride. And for those who had lost their families, Lord Hardin offered a chance to become warriors.
Rath	So your encounter with him… …was ushered in by Father Sky.
Wolf	Lord Hardin gave the people of the plains a chance to live, and the weapons needed to protect that life. We gazed upon his back as we rode across countless battlefields… That was the first time I truly felt as if I were living as a man of the plains.
Rath	It is a happy thing to have someone like that to guide you. A leader who can ensure that the lives of the people and their pride can carry on into the future. Just as the plains spring to life with the passing of each winter, so too are sentiments passed down endlessly.
Wolf	… Endless, huh… Those days ended far too soon. And Lord Hardin changed far too much. He sought to subjugate the continent with power, and cast aside the kindness that had saved us…
Rath	Is that not the same path the country that oppressed your people took?
Wolf	…Perhaps. But it is still my duty to follow Lord Hardin, no matter what. That is the way of the Coyote’s Men…
Rath	…
Wolf	However, Lord Hardin did say this as well: “Should I ever make a grave error, I want you, the Coyote’s Men, to correct it by your own hand.”

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Wolf: Coyote's Loyal - S

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Rath	To defend his own is the code of a Sacaen warrior. We will never abandon our brethren.
Wolf	…
Rath	But we do not protect only our kin. We are also sworn to protect our way of life, and our peoples' pride.
Wolf	Your way of life and your pride…
Rath	I have no right to tell you how to live your life. However, if a plainsman of Sacae were in your circumstances… They would probably consider what it was they should truly be protecting.
Wolf	Hmm… I see. Thank you, Rath. I think I have begun to see the path that the Coyote’s Men should go down.
Rath	Of course. I, too, had a leader–the Silver Wolf– who rode ahead of me, leaving me but to follow.
Wolf	Perhaps Lord Hardin’s past ideals and hopes were pressed down to us for the future.
Rath	If you are uncertain, try listening to the wind. The wind that blows across the plains is always blowing toward the future. It will never blow toward the past, for the wind teaches our souls the path we should follow.
Wolf	Yes. You are right. I smell something nostalgic in the wind here in Askr. We shall ride to the future, in order to protect the pride of the people of the plains.
Rath	And I will pray that you are blessed by Father Sky and Mother Earth.

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Vyland: Coyote's Justice

Vyland: Coyote's Justice - C

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Fjorm	Hmm… Vyland isn’t here either… Could he have gone to the western front alone? Oh, Sue! Have you seen Vyland?
Sue	Hello, Princess Fjorm. He was here, but he left for the battlefield to the west some time ago. See, there he is.
Fjorm	E-excuse me? Can you really tell that’t him from this distance? He looks barely bigger than a bean…
Sue	Members of the Kutolah tribe have good eyes. That said… Isn’t he overextended? If he keeps up, he’ll soon be surrounded by enemies.
Fjorm	Aren’t the other members of the Coyote’s Men defending the eastern front? We must go help him!
Sue	You won’t catch up to him without a horse… I’ll go.
Fjorm	Ah, Sue! I’ll be right there!
Fjorm	Wh-whew! Thank goodness. We made it in time…
Vyland	That was a great help. Thank you.
Fjorm	I wish I could have done more, but I’m glad you are unscathed. That is what’s most important.
Sue	… Cutting your way into enemy ranks alone… Your courage is certainly deserving of respect. However, I cannot agree with an approach that does not concern itself with the lives at risk.
Vyland	… I see. I will keep that in mind. Now, if you’ll excuse me…
Fjorm	You’re right, Sue. Vyland is pushing himself far past his limits.
Sue	…

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Sue	Princess Fjorm… May I leave this area to you?
Fjorm	Huh? Y-yes, that’s fine! The enemy’s numbers have thinned, so I should be able to keep this area under control. But what’s the matter? Is there a problem of some kind?
Sue	Look over there–Vyland is overextending again.
Fjorm	Ah! I can’t make him out at all, but I can see the dust cloud rising up.
Sue	There’s still time, but I will have to move swiftly.
Vyland	No enemies in sight… Looks like we were able to fend off the bandits.
Fjorm	Phew… It worked out.
Vyland	That is the second time you’ve saved me, Sue. Thank you.
Sue	… Vyland, tell me something. Why do you fight so recklessly?
Vyland	… My role is to cut my way into the enemy ranks faster than anyone else.
Sue	… I, too, once cut my way into enemy lines alone, in order to save others and give them time to flee. …Even if it meant losing my own life. But the enemies I rushed into were a decoy–the main force lay in wait for my people as they fled. In the end, I couldn’t save anyone.
Fjorm	Sue…
Sue	Father Sky and Mother Earth will not aid you if you throw away your own life in order to fight. And…I have seen enough allies lose their lives. There is no such thing as an acceptable sacrifice…
Vyland	I’m sorry for causing you to worry... But it seems you misunderstand me. I do not fight with the intent to die. I do all that I can, and to the best of my ability, so that everyone may live.

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Vyland	The Coyote’s Men fight by striking fast and withdrawing before the enemy has a chance to respond. But the best way to capitalize on this strategy is to strike key targets while the main forces are occupied. By breaking the enemy’s formation, we make it easier for our allies elsewhere on the battlefield. It is because of my allies, and the trust I have in them, that I am able to cut so deep into the enemy forces.
Sue	… You can cut into the enemy forces because you believe in your allies… That is what you said, correct?
Vyland	Yes…
Sue	Those words comes from the heart. The wind…informed me as such.
Vyland	Oh, you can hear the voice of the wind as well? I see… As people of the plains, we have this in common.
Fjorm	I understand, Vyland. You are able to fight such a daring manner because you’ve been blessed with good allies.
Vyland	Indeed. My brothers in the Coyote’s Men are strong–strong enough that I can entrust my life to them. Of course, I think the same is true of the Order of Heroes.
Sue	…

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Sue	Vyland!
Vyland	What’s wrong, Sue? I was just about to head out. After all, someone needs to break the enemy’s formation.
Sue	I heard that you normally have your allies in the Coyote’s Men to cover for you when you mount your attacks. Since they aren’t here, I will ride with you in their place.
Vyland	…
Sue	I am a person of the plains as well. I have full confidence in my ability to ride my horse onto any battlefield. Truthfully, I suspect that only a member of the Kutolah could possibly keep up with your horsemanship.
Vyland	… Then let us go together. Fight well, plainswoman from another world.
Vyland	Hrah!
Sue	Hah!
Alfonse	Is that Vyland and Sue fighting over there? They look like they’ve been working together for years.
Fjorm	That’s because they are both people of the plains!
Alfonse	They control their horses as if they were their own limbs, and can swiftly strike with overwhelming power… So this is what it means to be one with your mount.
Fjorm	Isn’t it impressive? And when they ride, I almost feel like I can see a vast plain spread out behind them.
Alfonse	All right… The enemy’s formation has broken! It’s time for us to repay Vyland and Sue for their bravery!
Fjorm	Right! They risked their lives to give us this chance, so we can’t let the trust they placed in us go unanswered!
Vyland	Even if the world itself changes, what I do, and the way I will fight… That will never change. Because no matter the world, I will always believe in my allies, and ride forth, faster than any other!

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Roshea: Coyote's Faithful

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Roshea	Excuse me, but… Do you know where I might find the orphanage?
Ethlyn	Oh. And you are?
Serra	Hm, I don’t think I’ve seen your face before… Do you have some business with the orphanage?
Roshea	Um, er… I was recently summoned to Askr, and, well… I thought...
Lena	Oh, you’re from Aurelis!
Roshea	Sister Lena… It’s been quite some time! I’m glad to see you are well.
Lena	Please relax everyone. He is a true Hero.
Lissa	Oooh… Sorry about that! We didn’t realize you were also a Hero!
Roshea	N-no, the fault is mine for showing up without any warning. But when I heard the Order of Heroes was assisting an orphanage, I decided to see it for myself and offer a hand.
Lugh	Hey, everyone! I just got some fresh vegetables from Merlinus.
Chad	Wait, who’s this guy?
Lena	Lugh, Chad. This is Roshea, from the Coyote’s Men. He was summoned to Askr just recently.
Lugh	Hello, I’m Lugh! Chad and I have been helping out at this orphanage.
Chad	Name’s Chad. So, what’s a big shot knight like yourself doing here?
Roshea	I want to help children who have lost their families in wars, so I donated money to an orphanage back home.
Ethlyn	My, that is a noble pursuit.
Roshea	I would like to help the children in Askr as well, so if there is anything I can do, please…
Lugh	We’ve got plenty of work that needs doing, and never enough people. So we’d be happy to have you!
Chad	Yeah, another set of hands is always welcome, even if it’s just from time to time when you’re free.
Roshea	Of course! If there’s anything I can do, please just say it and I’ll do everything in my power to help!

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Lugh	What are you reading, Roshea? Is that a…letter?
Roshea	Indeed. It was sent to me by some children I took care of back in Aurelis. I’m glad I didn’t lose it when I was summoned…
Chad	Huh. You were grinning so much, I figured it was from a lover. But this makes way more sense.
Lugh	Chad, you shouldn’t make light of people like that…
Roshea	Those children probably used all the letters they had just learned to write this. To me, it’s a treasure.
Lugh	We were orphans too, so I think I understand how grateful they are for the kindness you’ve shown them.
Roshea	Huh? Wait, you and Chad?
Chad	Yeah. And Lugh’s twin, Raigh, is also in Askr. The three of us were raised by an exceptionally good-natured caretaker at an orphanage in Lycia.
Roshea	So, you’re the same as me then. Everyone in the Coyote’s Men lost their families to war. We were children with no futures ahead of us, but Lord Hardin saw our plight and made knights of us.
Lugh	He sounds like an incredible person.
Roshea	Yes…but the memories I have of those days still haunt me. Sometimes I have dreams–memories of nights in the cold, crying myself to sleep as I slowly wasted away. So, whenever I feel like I’ve reached my limit, I read this letter. Even if I can’t be like Lord Hardin, I can still save those children from ever experiencing something like that.
Chad	If nothing else, it’s pretty obvious to me that you’re a good guy. And…I can also tell that you see the world the same way we do.

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Roshea	…I appreciate your kind words, but others have called me a hypocrite. And  to be honest, I see their point. After all, for as much as I talk about wanting to help children, I still go out and kill on the battlefield.
Lugh	…
Roshea	Perhaps…all of my efforts were nothing more than a way to flee from my guilt.
Chad	What’s wrong with that?
Roshea	…Huh?
Chad	Hypocrisy or not… Thanks to you, those children are taken care of, and even learned how to read and write. The only reason we’ve been able to survive this long was because of people like you–people who helped.
Roshea	…
Chad	When we were still in the orphanage, a war broke out, and all the food and clothing were seized as supplies. We had nothing. So I started begging behind our caretaker’s back, and what I couldn’t get by begging, I stole. If I hadn’t done that…we would have all starved to death. But you wanna know something? Those people who criticized others and called them hypocrites? They didn’t do a damn thing to help.
Lugh	Chad…
Chad	Whatever may have been eating them up inside, we’re alive today thanks to the people who gave us bread to eat.
Lugh	Right. All it took back then was some bread and warm clothes to wear to make us smile. Roshea, I’m sure your feelings have gotten through to those children.
Roshea	…Thank you. I hope you’re right.

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Lugh	It is a Hero’s duty to fight against the enemies who threaten Askr’s peace… But isn’t it also our duty to extend a hand to those who suffer in the aftermath of our battles?
Roshea	Indeed, I feel the same way. When I watch the clerics who care for the orphanage, I can see the depths of their determination. They do battle on the battlefield, the same as us, but their most important duties are off of it.
Chad	If you ask me, we should just hurry up and put an end to wars so more kids don’t have to end up like us.
Lugh	That would be nice… And I suspect Raigh feels the same way. That’s probably why he spends so much time on his arcane research.
Chad	Oh, c’mon. Don’t you think you’re giving him a little too much credit? We both know he’d do that anyway.
Roshea	Haha… I don’t like to battle, but if it’s to protect children, I will give it everything I have. Lugh, Chad, will you fight alongside me from now on?
Lugh	Of course! I’m happy to have met a kind person like you here in Askr.
Roshea	…I still do not believe I will ever be a hero as great as Lord Hardin, but… There are children in this world who have lost everything, and I want to bring smiles to their faces. That, I believe, is my way of repaying my debt to Lord Hardin. A future overflowing with the smiles of children, not their tears… That is what I will ride for.

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In other languages

Language	Name
Japanese	駆けよ理想と共に
German	Voller Überzeugung
Spanish (Europe)	Con convicción
Spanish (Latin America)	Con convicción
French	Avec conviction
Italian	Con convinzione
Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)	和理想一起奔馳吧
Portuguese	Com convicção