The Wise Warrior

The Wise Warrior was a virtual representation of one of Kassandra's genetic memories, relived by Layla Hassan through the Portable Animus HR-8.5.
==Description==
While in Athens, Kassandra met General Demosthenes, who hoped Kassandra would help him ensure Athens would be victorious in the war.
==Dialogue==
*Kassandra: I'll get you your seals.
*Demosthenes: The sooner the better.
(If "What do you really think of Spartans?" is chosen.)
*Kassandra: What do you think of the Spartans?
*Demosthenes: If you were to ask General Neon that, he'd tell you they were mindless brutes. That's half true. They have a base sort of cunning. It shouldn't be enough to withstand Athenian might. Assuming the other generals make intelligent decisions instead of stalling.
*Kassandra: You do know I'm of Spartan birth?
*Demosthenes: You're more skilled than the average Spartan. In time, you might even manage Athenian citizenship.
*Kassandra: The true pinnacle of success.
*Demosthenes: Of course. I wish I had more say over our naval forces. What I could do to the Spartans then...
(If "How long have you been a general?" is chosen.)
*Kassandra: Have you held this command for long?
*Demosthenes: I've been a general in the army for a long time. I made some mistakes in my early days, but I more than made up for them after. Still, everyone attributes my victories to luck. Never to my own decisions.
*Kassandra: I see how that could be frustrating.
*Demosthenes: Other men take credit for my victories. Cautious men who cause needless deaths by overlooking opportunities. You know what happens to a General who loses his reputation? Who gets blamed for the loss of Athenian lives?
*Kassandra: Nothing good.
*Demosthenes: He dies. So I will do everything to preserve Athenian lives. Maybe one day, I'll even get credit for my accomplishments.
(If "Why do you need the seals?" is chosen.)
*Kassandra: Why do you need these seals?
*Demosthenes: I need those seals to shove in the faces of the assembled generals, to get them to wake up. While they've been debating and stalling, I've been winning the war.
("Leave – I have what I need.")
*Kassandra: I know what I have to do.
(If the seals have already been acquired.)
*Kassandra: Actually, I already have them. I may have killed a few more Spartan commanders than you'd mentioned.
*Demosthenes: An overachiever. Maybe you are as good as they say. Would you be interested in more work?
Kassandra returned to the general after finishing her task.
*Demosthenes: Do you have the seals for me?
*Kassandra: I do.
*Demosthenes: More seals, and more proof what we're doing is working. Thankfully, there are at least some people in power willing to listen to me.
*Kassandra: I'll leave the politics to you.
*Demosthenes: As it should be. And I have more work for you, assuming you're up for it.
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|-|I'm interested.=
*Kassandra: I'm always interested in more work.
|-|Not now.=
*Kassandra: I have some other jobs I need to do first.
Kassandra returns.
(Dialogue returns to "Do you have the seals for me?" then back to dialogue choice one.)
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*Demosthenes: I was worried about employing a mercenary, but you've been a pleasant surprise.
*Kassandra: Yes. That's what they all call me. A pleasant surprise.
*Demosthenes: I suspect if they call you anything offensive, they don't live long.
*Kassandra: I couldn't say.
*Demosthenes: At least I have you working with me, instead of getting in my way.
*Kassandra: Other generals giving you trouble?
*Demosthenes: They refuse to acknowledge I know what I'm doing. But it doesn't matter. I'll get the job done, and eventually all of Athens will know it. Are you ready for more work?
<tabber>
|-|Yes. I'll get your seals.=
(Dialogue continues to start the next quest.)
|-|Maybe another time.=
*Kassandra: Not now. Maybe later.
Kassandra returns.
*Demosthenes: Are you ready to work with me yet?
(Back to dialogue choice one.)
</tabber>
==Outcome==
Kassandra acquired 3 polemarch seals. In return, he gave her his greaves.
==References==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
Category:Memories of Kassandra
Category:Memories relived using the Animus HR-8.5