Special Quests/The Queen's Ascension/1-14: The Royal Sword

Part 1/4  Einslotte  [ We won’t let you come one step forward! ]

 Monster Leader  [ ...! ]

 -- Einslotte strikes down the monster leader -- 

 Dannady  [ Commander! You’re exposed! Take up a rear position and let us handle these guys. ]

 Einslotte  [ Never! Deserting the battlefield would devastate morale! Knights, with me! ]

 Wayne  [ Just this once, you need to listen! ...Commander! ]

 Dannady  [ Grooaaaahh...! Let’s send these dogs back to the gates of hell! ]

 Lephret  [ The Black Army won’t take one step closer to the Capital! ]

 Rowendia  [ I've had enough of these fiends! ]

 Symphonia </b> [ Fight on, friends! The Holy Capital is depending on us! ]

 Roy </b> [ The fools fight like they’re possessed! We can’t let them fall! Onward, soldiers! ]

 Johan </b> [ Our fate is in God’s hands. But I never imagined sitting on the sidelines! ]

 Juliana </b> [ What’s your problem?! Don’t tell me you’ll cower there till the battle is over? ]

 Knight </b> [ B-But... Well, it’s just-- ]

 Juliana </b> [ Afraid, huh? Well, before you think of hiding, take a good look at him. ]

 Einslotte </b> [ Back, fiends! ]

 Monster </b> [ ...! ]

 -- Einslotte cuts down monster after monster -- 

 Einslotte </b> [ Do not give in to fear! The Capital needs us! We are the peoples’ hope! ]

 Einslotte </b> [ Rise for your country, your families, friends, and the fallen at the Royal Capital! ]

 Einslotte </b> [ Know that you fight for future generations! For peace and prosperity! ]

 Monster Leader </b> [ ...! ]

 Einslotte </b> [ These foul monsters must never take what is rightfully ours! ]

 -- Another monster leader falls by Einslotte's hands -- 

 Juliana </b> [ Tell me. Why did you become a knight? Hmm? ]

 Knight </b> [ I... I... ]

Part 2/4  Wayne </b> [ Commander! Get back and catch your breath! ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Back off, Wayne! They don’t know when to stop, and neither do I! ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ With no sword? Get a hold of yourself! I’ll haul you off myself if you refuse again! ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ My sword...? Where’d it go?! So embarrassing, I hadn't even realized... ]

 [Hero]  [We’ll hold them off.] <b> Einslotte </b> [ I’m in your debt. I won’t be long. ]

[Take a moment and clear your head.] <b> Einslotte </b> [ It may be for the best. I'm in your debt. ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ Commander, let us handle this! ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Don’t go and get yourself killed, you hear?! ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ Once his blood boils, it’s all tunnel vision. He’ll never change. ]

<b> Phoena </b> [ Thank goodness he knows when to heed good advice. I admire him in a way. ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ If he never listened, he simply couldn't be a commander. ]

<b> Monster Leader </b> [ ...! ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ Argh! Since I watch his back, I never get to give him a piece of my mind! ]

Part 3/4 <b> Juliana </b> [ Here’s some water. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ I’ll take that as a hint that you want me to drink it. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Is it safe to ask if you’ve cooled down any? ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Yes, it’s safe. Wayne saw to that with a few choice harsh words. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ I’ll take that as a sign that you’re going to be okay. Now, take this. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ But, isn’t this your...? ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ You need one. And what better than my father’s sword? But lose it, and you’re dead! ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Are you sure I should be the one to wield this...magnificent sword? ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Better you than me. At least you can get some use out of it. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ It would be my honour to wield this on the battlefield. ]

<b> Knight A </b> [ Commander! We’re with you! ]

<b> Knight B </b> [ We will fight by your side, for our future! ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Brothers... I am honored by your conviction. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ That’s more like it! Looks like we've got a chance! I’ll give my all too! ]

<b> Monster Leader </b> [ ...! ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ RAAAAAGH! ]

 -- Wayne cuts down a monster leader -- 

<b> Wayne </b> [ Captain, how long can you hold them off? ]

<b> Pirika </b> [ We’re hanging by a thread here! ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ Hanging by a thread is still hanging in there. Keep it up! ]

<b> Pirika </b> [ How about you, Wayne? ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ Me? You should have seen me at the battle for the Royal Capital! ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Wayne! [Hero]! Did you miss me? ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ I take it that you cooled off some. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ I hope I didn't cause too much trouble, Wayne. ]

<b> Wayne </b> [ Think nothing of it. We both have our roles to play, and I played mine. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Then it is time I played mine! ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Knights! Victory is upon us! We will live to see another day! ]

[ Yeah! ]

Part 4/4 <b> Einslotte </b> [ I see. So you won’t stop by the Capital before resuming your journey. ]

<b> Phoena </b> [ We have unfinished business, so here is where we must part ways, Commander. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Thank you for all your support. ]

<b> Phoena </b> [ I look forward to the day we meet in Royal Capital. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ As do I, Phoena. Now...where is Juliana? ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ *Gulp* ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ So it’s true you don’t plan to return...to the Holy Capital. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Afraid so. Louise will hate me, but I’m needed elsewhere. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ If revenge is on your mind, I have no qualms dragging you back home myself. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Of course not! Revenge would be nice...but the Black Army comes first. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ And that’s when I realized, playing regent in the city won’t further that goal. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ I will join the Volunteer Army. You don’t need to worry about me--I won’t overdo it. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Besides, I promised Louise I would. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Your Majesty, as a knight of the realm, I will climb the tallest mountain for you. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Thank you. But for now, please help Louise. I'm certain she'll be fine by your side. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ ...Oh! Also, there’s this small promise I made to the 17 clerics. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Sorry, Your Majesty, I don’t understand. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Einslotte, you are to rule the Holy Throne along with Louise and I. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ ...Ha ha! Surely, Your Majesty is jesting. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Oh? If you don’t believe me, go ask a cleric or better yet--Louise. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ But how is it possible for all three of us to rule the Holy Kingdom? ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Because...it is. We three will carry out the duties of the Holy Throne. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ But until all three of us are in the city, I suppose we retain our previous titles. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ The situation was desperate, so Louise assumed the title while we were at war. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ And will Louise stay as the face of the Holy Queen in the future? ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Ceremony will have to wait, but yes. The Black Army in Yggdra is more pressing. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ And you? Will you resume the throne as Holy Queen as well...? ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Yes. I’d rather settle into this new role when this whole mess is cleared up. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Excuse me...but why did you decide all of this without me? ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Well, with you in that dungeon, I didn’t have much choice, did I? ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Look, what’s done is done, and you need to be on board. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ I’ve just decided! You’ll be in charge of the kingdom’s security. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ ...Pleased to be aboard, Your Majesty. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Thank you. Now let’s go, Commander! ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ I have the feeling that if we stay put here, Louise will show up to chase after us. ]

<b> Juliana </b> [ Come on. Let’s get going. You, too, Phoena! ]

<b> Phoena </b> [ Juliana! Please wait. I don’t like to be rushed. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Same old Juliana. ]

<b> Knight </b> [ Commander, the troops are ready and awaiting your orders. ]

<b> Einslotte </b> [ Thank you. We’ll return to the Holy Capital. Inform the troops. ]

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