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Byleth, Edelgard enter the scene
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Edelgard
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The Almyran army retreated. Their casualties were numerous.
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Edelgard
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As I understand it, they won't be attempting another invasion anytime soon.
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Edelgard
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Still, we must prepare the local troops before their enemy returns.
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Edelgard
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Indeed. But if possible, I would like to foster amicable relations with them.
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Edelgard
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That is my hope. I would even consider a treaty.
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Edelgard
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Unlike Fódlan, Almyra is not a land ruled by blind fealty to the goddess.
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Edelgard
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I believe we need only to communicate openly with them and respect the differences between our cultures.
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Edelgard
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If we do that, we should be able to have a meaningful dialogue with them, one more promising than what we can expect from followers of the goddess.
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Edelgard
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Ah, Hubert. What did Duke Goneril say?
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Hubert
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He expresses his sincere gratitude to Lady Edelgard.
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Hubert
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In addition, he would like to leave the protection of the Throat to Imperial troops from now on.
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Edelgard
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Is that so? How reasonable of him. By the way, what was it that ailed Holst?
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Hubert
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I did not hear all the details, but apparently he ate some bad mushrooms.
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Hubert
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It is said he is now emaciated and pale, and his skin exudes a mysterious vapor.
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Edelgard
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Huh, I can't help but imagine what that must look like...but it's probably better not to think about it.
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Hubert
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Agreed. Do not worry yourself with such thoughts.
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Edelgard
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Indeed... Well, then maybe you should pay a visit.
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Edelgard
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And then...you could tell me what it looked like.
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Edelgard
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There's only one option, then. I must pay a visit on my own and see this ailment with my own eyes.
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Hubert
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Heh...
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Edelgard
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Actually... On second thought, I'd better not. As emperor, I can't risk it.