With Conviction

With Conviction
Event Characters
Bonus Accessories
Start time	2021-10-18T07:00:00Z, 2022-09-09T07:00:00Z
End time	2021-11-01T06:59:59Z, 2022-09-16T06:59:59Z
Previous: Abyssal Light Next: Embracing Fate

Availability

This Forging Bonds event was made available:

• 2021-10-18T07:00:00Z – 2021-11-01T06:59:59Z (Notification)
• 2022-09-09T07:00:00Z – 2022-09-16T06:59:59Z (Notification)

Rewards

Original run

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

Rerun

Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward	Points	Reward
5	Malice's C Conversation	5	Wolf's C Conversation	5	Vyland's C Conversation	5	Roshea's C Conversation
15	50	15	50	15	50	15	50
25	300	25	300	25	300	25	300
35	50	35	50	35	50	35	50
50		50		50		50
75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500	75	50 1,500
100	10	100	10	100	10	100	10
125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500	125	50 1,500
150	Malice's B Conversation	150	Wolf's B Conversation	150	Vyland's B Conversation	150	Roshea's B Conversation
175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500	175	50 1,500
200	1	200	1	200	1	200	1
225	300	225	300	225	300	225	300
250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500	250	50 1,500
275	300	275	300	275	300	275	300
300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500	300	50 1,500
350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500	350	50 1,500
400	Malice's A Conversation	400	Wolf's A Conversation	400	Vyland's A Conversation	400	Roshea's A Conversation
450	300	450	300	450	300	450	300
500	10	500	10	500	10	500	10
550	300	550	300	550	300	550	300
600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500	600	5 1,500
650	300	650	300	650	300	650	300
700	300	700	300	700	300	700	300
750	Malice's S Conversation	750	Wolf's S Conversation	750	Vyland's S Conversation	750	Roshea's S Conversation
800	2	800	2	800	2	800	2
850	300	850	300	850	300	850	300
900	300	900	300	900	300	900	300
1,000	300	1,000	300	1,000	300	1,000	300
1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300	1,100	300
1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500	1,200	1,500
1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300	1,300	300
1,450	10	1,450	10	1,450	10	1,450	10
1,600	500	1,600	500	1,600	500	1,600	500
1,750	10	1,750	10	1,750	10	1,750	10

Special conversations

With Conviction

With Conviction - Opening

English・Japanese

Wolfウルフ	I see... So that's the situation.		なるほどな... アスク王国の状況は理解した。
Enemy forces appearing endlessly from other worlds...		異界から絶え間なく 敵の勢力が現れる、か...		Sedgarザガロ
Rosheaロシェ	You've been fighting a difficult battle for quite some time, haven't you?		大変な戦いを ずっと続けてきたんだね。
It's not hard to understand why—an abundant land like this makes for an obvious target.		これほどまでに豊かな国だ。 狙われるのは無理もない。		Vylandビラク
Peonyピアニー	Yes... It was for the sake of Askr that 【Summoner】 sent for you.		【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。
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?		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？		Alfonseアルフォンス
Maliceマリス	I don't give a damn about any of that. If the pay's good, I'm happy to work for anyone.		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。
The longer a war draws out, the more children it will leave without parents. Wolf, don't you think... Huh? Wolf?		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...		Rosheaロシェ
Wolfウルフ	... Understood. We, the Coyote's Men, shall lend our aid to the Order of Heroes as well.		...... 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。
Really?! Thank you!		ほんとに！？　ありがとう...！		Peonyピアニー
Wolfウルフ	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.		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。
...Hey, wait! Wolf! Sedgar! Vyland?! Hold on! E-excuse us, Prince Alfonse.		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...		Rosheaロシェ
Peonyピアニー	... They left...		......。 行っちゃった...
Knights often bear a lot of weight on their shoulders, but I get the feeling those four have led very difficult lives.		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。		Maliceマリス
Peonyピアニー	Right. Um, Prince Alfonse... Is the Hardin they admire...?		あの、アルフォンスさん... 彼らが慕うハーディン様って？
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...		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...		Alfonseアルフォンス

With Conviction - C

English・Japanese

Vylandビラク	Sorry for the wait. I gathered some information.
What do you have for us? Did you find out anything about Lord Hardin?				Sedgarザガロ
Vylandビラク	The rumors were true. The Lord Hardin in this world is the Emperor of the Holy Empire of Archanea.
...				Wolfウルフ
Vylandビラク	However, no one knows where he is. He appears on the battlefield, but he disappears once the fighting is over.
Lord Hardin... I wonder if he is being drawn to battle somehow.				Rosheaロシェ
Sedgarザガロ	What shall we do, Wolf? You are the leader of the Coyote’s Men. We will follow your decision.
Do we still intend to prioritize our loyalty to Lord Hardin above all else, as we told Prince Alfonse?				Vylandビラク
Rosheaロシェ	Or shall we fight as individual Heroes for the sake of the people of Askr?
...				Wolfウルフ
Peonyピアニー	Oh! There you are! The Coyote’s Men!
Um, let me see here... Unless I am mistaken, I believe your name is Peony. You’re...a ljósálfr, right?				Rosheaロシェ
Wolfウルフ	What business do you have with us?
Um, so... There’s something I wanted to tell you. It’s about Lord Hardin, whom you have all sworn fealty to.				Peonyピアニー
Vylandビラク	Lord Hardin? Well, let’s hear it!
...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.				Maliceマリス
Wolfウルフ	...

With Conviction - B

English・Japanese

Wolfウルフ	The people of the plains were subjugated by the aristocrats of Aurelis for many years... But Lord Hardin saved us.
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.				Sedgarザガロ
Vylandビラク	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.
What an amazing person! The more I hear about him, the more I realize what an incredible hero he must be.				Peonyピアニー
Maliceマリス	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.
Well, it’s not such a stretch. We were mere orphans, but Lord Hardin gave us the opportunity to become knights.				Rosheaロシェ
Sedgarザガロ	If not for him, we would have all died on the side of a road somewhere.
Right. Our debt to him is far too vast to ever pay back, even if we had countless lifetimes.				Vylandビラク
Peonyピアニー	He’s very precious to you, isn’t he?
Lord Hardin treated us as family. ...No, not just us. All of the people of Aurelis were his family.				Wolfウルフ
Maliceマリス	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ウルフ
Maliceマリス	Oh, sorry. I don’t mean to badmouth someone you respect.
...No, you’re right. Lord Hardin, he... He changed.				Rosheaロシェ
Wolfウルフ	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.				Rosheaロシェ
Peonyピアニー	The peace of the land... Was that his dream?
Yes, he has always wished for peace.				Vylandビラク
Peonyピアニー	Lord Hardin’s dream, huh... But you know, I don’t think dreams are something that belong 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ウルフ
Sedgarザガロ	We rode across many a battlefield with him. Not to conquer, but to bring to life his dream...
Wolf, do you remember why we set out across the land, long ago? I believe we mustn’t forget that...				Rosheaロシェ
Wolfウルフ	“Spill blood, not for country or king, but for the people,” was it? Hmph. ...

With Conviction - A

English・Japanese

Rosheaロシェ	Phew, that was a fierce battle. Malice, thank you for earlier. You saved me.
Prince Alfonse’s the one you should be thanking. I’m just doin’ my job.				Maliceマリス
Vylandビラク	Wolf! It’s him! Lord Hardin is out on the western front!
What?!				Wolfウルフ
Lord Hardin!				Wolfウルフ
Hardinハーディン	...
...No. The Lord Hardin who was summoned to Askr... This is not the man we knew.				Rosheaロシェ
Wolfウルフ	Lord Hardin, it is I, Wolf! I know we are late, but the Coyote’s Men are here and reporting for duty.
Sedgar, here.				Sedgarザガロ
Vylandビラク	Vyland, reporting in.
...				Rosheaロシェ
Hardinハーディン	...
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.				Wolfウルフ
Hardinハーディン	...
...Lord Hardin?				Wolfウルフ
Sedgarザガロ	Lord Hardin!
... He left... Without saying a word...				Vylandビラク
Maliceマリス	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?
Does Lord Hardin no longer remember who we are? Or...				Sedgarザガロ
Rosheaロシェ	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.
Then what we must do is apparent. We will ride more fiercely and more swiftly than any other toward that ideal.				Vylandビラク
Maliceマリス	...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.
... 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.				Wolfウルフ

Malice: Deft Sellsword

Malice: Deft Sellsword - C

Balthus	Ahhh! Another loss! Why can’t I win?! One more! I’m definitely gonna win this time, I can feel it!
Baltie, you’ve already burned through all your war funds. Isn’t it about time you call it quits?		Hilda
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?
*sigh* Can’t you see you’re just digging yourself deeper?		Hilda
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.
Huh? Who’re you?		Balthus
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.
Oh, uh... Hm, how to say this... I may have gotten caught up in the action.		Balthus
Malice	Hmph. Honestly, I would have just minded my own business, but after hearing the two of you... Anyway, I’ll be goin’ now.
Th-thank you.		Balthus
Hilda	Malice, huh? Baltie, do the right thing and etch her words onto your heart.
All right, all right. She may have had a point. Guess I’ll go cool my head for a bit...		Balthus

Malice: Deft Sellsword - B

Hilda	Oh! Malice!
You... You’re the girl from the other day. Where’s your friend? I got the impression you two were close, but...		Malice
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!
Hmph. Well, it’s good that you two get along. See ya.		Malice
Hilda	W-wait a minute! I haven’t even thanked you for your help the other day.
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.		Malice
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.
I don’t gamble. ...But I’ve got a family member who really loves to, even though he’s terrible at it.		Malice
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!
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.		Malice
Hilda	Really? Thank you!

Malice: Deft Sellsword - A

Malice	You want to get him to fully quit gambling?
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!		Hilda
Malice	...He’s got it bad.
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?		Hilda
Malice	Nope.
You could have at least pretended to think about it!		Hilda
Malice	Why bother? I couldn’t even get my own father to quit gambling.
Ah, so the relative who likes gambling... That was your father. Hm... Getting someone to quit gambling is really difficult, isn’t it...		Hilda
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.
I-I see...		Hilda
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.
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...		Hilda

Malice: Deft Sellsword - S

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.
Not this time, Baltie. I know gambling means a lot to you, so instead of getting angry, I’m trying a slightly...different approach.		Hilda
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?!
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.		Malice
Hilda	Malice!
Hold on... You’re the lady from the other— Urk! My neck! Ow! That hurts! It’s not supposed to twist like that!		Balthus
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!
Ow! OWWW! D-don’t I get a say in this?!		Balthus
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?
Damn it! I was going to win the next round! Stop! Let me go back!		Balthus
Hilda	Not happening. You’ll just have to settle for wasting whatever you earn after helping Malice!

Wolf: Coyote's Loyal

Wolf: Coyote's Loyal - C

Wolf	Ha!
Amazing! Another bullseye!		Sharena
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?
Right? Even if you’ve got training to do, it’s hard to tear your eyes away from something that incredible!		Sharena
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!
If anything, it’s almost as if the targets move into the path of his arrows.		Anna
Wolf	Hmph. It appears there are other skilled archers assisting the Order of Heroes. However— Ha!
Wooow! I can’t believe he landed that shot while his horse was moving so quickly!		Sharena
Rath	...
Huh. Rath started firing arrows a lot faster. Could they be...competing with each other?		Anna
Wolf	Yah! Ha!
...		Rath
Sharena	Hmm... That felt like a draw, which means they’re evenly matched!
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!		Anna
Wolf	To aim so accurately while riding a horse...he is not an average man, that much is certain.
...		Rath

Wolf: Coyote's Loyal - B

Wolf	...
...		Rath
Wolf	You... You’re the archer from the other day. That was some fantastic archery. Your skills are impressive.
...Yours are as well.		Rath
Wolf	I am Wolf, a man of the plains, raised in Aurelis, and one of the Coyote’s Men. Pleasure to meet you.
I am Rath, of the Kutolah tribe. I was born in the plains of Sacae.		Rath
Wolf	The plains of Sacae... That must be a great land indeed.
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.		Rath
Wolf	Living with pride, and trusting in the wind... That does not sound too distant from the way we once lived.
... It seems you have a story to tell. Please, if it wouldn’t bother you... I think I would like to hear it.		Rath
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.

Wolf: Coyote's Loyal - A

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.
So your encounter with him... ...was ushered in by Father Sky.		Rath
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.
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.		Rath
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...
Is that not the same path the country that oppressed your people took?		Rath
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.”

Wolf: Coyote's Loyal - S

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.
Your way of life and your pride...		Wolf
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.
Hmm... I see. Thank you, Rath. I think I have begun to see the path that the Coyote’s Men should go down.		Wolf
Rath	Of course. I, too, had a leader—the Silver Wolf—who rode ahead of me, leaving me but to follow.
Perhaps Lord Hardin’s past ideals and hopes were passed down to us for the future.		Wolf
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.
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.		Wolf
Rath	And I will pray that you are blessed by Father Sky and Mother Earth.

Vyland: Coyote's Justice

Vyland: Coyote's Justice - C

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

Vyland: Coyote's Justice - B

Sue	Princess Fjorm... May I leave this area to you?
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?		Fjorm
Sue	Look over there—Vyland is overextending again.
Ah! I can’t make him out at all, but I can see the dust cloud rising up.		Fjorm
Sue	There’s still time, but I will have to move swiftly.
No enemies in sight... Looks like we were able to fend off the bandits.		Vyland
Fjorm	Phew... It worked out.
That is the second time you’ve saved me, Sue. Thank you.		Vyland
Sue	... Vyland, tell me something. Why do you fight so recklessly?
... My role is to cut my way into the enemy ranks faster than anyone else.		Vyland
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.
Sue...		Fjorm
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...
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.		Vyland

Vyland: Coyote's Justice - A

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.
... You can cut into the enemy forces because you believe in your allies... That is what you said, correct?		Sue
Vyland	Yes...
Those words comes from the heart. The wind...informed me as such.		Sue
Vyland	Oh, you can hear the voice of the wind as well? I see... As people of the plains, we have this in common.
I understand, Vyland. You are able to fight in such a daring manner because you’ve been blessed with good allies.		Fjorm
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

Vyland: Coyote's Justice - S

Sue	Vyland!
What’s wrong, Sue? I was just about to head out. After all, someone needs to break the enemy’s formation.		Vyland
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.
... Then let us go together. Fight well, plainswoman from another world.		Vyland
Hrah!		Vyland
Sue	Hah!
Is that Vyland and Sue fighting over there? They look like they’ve been working together for years.		Alfonse
Fjorm	That’s because they are both people of the plains!
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.		Alfonse
Fjorm	Isn’t it impressive? And when they ride, I almost feel like I can see a vast plain spread out behind them.
All right... The enemy’s formation has broken! It’s time for us to repay Vyland and Sue for their bravery!		Alfonse
Fjorm	Right! They risked their lives to give us this chance, so we can’t let the trust they placed in us go unanswered!
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!		Vyland

Roshea: Coyote's Faithful

Roshea: Coyote's Faithful - C

Roshea	Excuse me, but... Do you know where I might find the orphanage?
Oh. And you are?		Ethlyn
Serra	Hm, I don’t think I’ve seen your face before... Do you have some business with the orphanage?
Um, er... I was recently summoned to Askr, and, well... I thought...		Roshea
Lena	Oh, you’re from Aurelis!
Sister Lena... It’s been quite some time! I’m glad to see you are well.		Roshea
Lena	Please relax everyone. He is a true Hero.
Oooh... Sorry about that! We didn’t realize you were also a Hero!		Lissa
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.
Hey, everyone! I just got some fresh vegetables from Merlinus.		Lugh
Chad	Wait, who’s this guy?
Lugh, Chad. This is Roshea, from the Coyote’s Men. He was summoned to Askr just recently.		Lena
Lugh	Hello, I’m Lugh! Chad and I have been helping out at this orphanage.
Name’s Chad. So, what’s a big shot knight like yourself doing here?		Chad
Roshea	I want to help children who have lost their families in wars, so I donated money to an orphanage back home.
My, that is a noble pursuit.		Ethlyn
Roshea	I would like to help the children in Askr as well, so if there is anything I can do, please...
We’ve got plenty of work that needs doing, and never enough people. So we’d be happy to have you!		Lugh
Chad	Yeah, another set of hands is always welcome, even if it’s just from time to time when you’re free.
Of course! If there’s anything I can do, please just say it and I’ll do everything in my power to help!		Roshea

Roshea: Coyote's Faithful - B

Lugh	What are you reading, Roshea? Is that a...letter?
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...		Roshea
Chad	Huh. You were grinning so much, I figured it was from a lover. But this makes way more sense.
Chad, you shouldn’t make light of people like that...		Lugh
Roshea	Those children probably used all the letters they had just learned to write this. To me, it’s a treasure.
We were orphans too, so I think I understand how grateful they are for the kindness you’ve shown them.		Lugh
Roshea	Huh? Wait, you and 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.		Chad
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.
He sounds like an incredible person.		Lugh
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.
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.		Chad

Roshea: Coyote's Faithful - A

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.
What’s wrong with that?		Chad
Roshea	...Huh?
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.		Chad
Roshea	...
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.		Chad
Lugh	Chad...
Whatever may have been eating them up inside, we’re alive today thanks to the people who gave us bread to eat.		Chad
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.
...Thank you. I hope you’re right.		Roshea

Roshea: Coyote's Faithful - S

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?
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.		Roshea
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.
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.		Lugh
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.
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?		Roshea
Lugh	Of course! I’m happy to have met a kind person like you here in Askr.
...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.		Roshea

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Spanish (Latin America)	Con convicción
French	Avec conviction
Italian	Con convinzione
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