Dorton (Normal)

> The resistance army in Revair may be small, but they are lead by an extremely capable commander. Perhaps it would be worthwhile to work together.
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## Summary

The Knights of Avillon meet up with Olivia Pavlichenko and manage to convince her that they are allies.

## Character List

### Major

* Olivia Pavlichenko (Earth)
* Lord of Avillon
* Mikhail Blake (Dark)

### Minor

* Mei Ling Qiao (Fire)
* Zaira (Fire)
* Schneider (Earth)
* Fram Berge (Water)
* Astrid Remond (Earth)
* Johan Talede (Light)

## Dialogue

Mei Ling: "There appears to be a battle taking place not too far from here."

"Lord": "It must be the resistance. Let's make our way there!"

...

Mechanized Troop: "Ngh! Where did you even come from?!"

Mechanized Sniper: "And why now...?"

"Lord": "Knights, take down everyone in our way."

...

Zaira: "The people up there appear to be the resistance."

Olivia: "More imperials? They all appear to be knights. Don't let your guard down."

Zaira: "Hm? Wait! We're not with the empire!"

Schneider: "I feel as though I'm having deja vu."

"Lord": "Ah, the same thing happened to you when we first met, huh?"

Revair Rebel: "That's Astrid Remond, one of the Fangs of the Empire!"

Olivia: "Then we can't miss our chance while they're outnumbered. Encircle and annihilate them!"

Fram: "They're attackin' us again because of you!"

Astrid: "Yeah, I do stand out, but it's not my fault! This is always how it is in RPGs. Whenever you meet a character who'll join your party, you gotta fight 'em first!"

Mei Ling: "I do not understand what you just said, but it appears we've no choice but to fight now."

Mikhail: "Is she the markswoman of whom we spoke before?"

Fram: "Hah, Mikhail's really interested in this one, huh?"

[The knights defeat Olivia]

Olivia: "Ngh, the operation failed! Retreat!"

"Lord": "Wait, now that the situation has calmed, can we talk a little? We're part of the Avillon Alliance, and we've come to fight the Gallus Empire."

Olivia: "Hm? I've never heard of you."

Leandro (Mechanized Troop): "Perhaps this is related to the report saying the empire had gathered many of their forces near the borders?"

Olivia: "To fight against these knights...?"

"Lord": "There seems to have been a misunderstanding, which is why during the battle, we made sure not to critically injure any of your forces."

Olivia: "I had suspected you were holding back. What is this 'Avillon Alliance" you speak of? Avillon is, to my knowledge, a small nation the far end of the western continent."

"Lord": "It is an alliance of nations in the western central continents initiated by Avillon for the purpose of stopping the Gallus Empire:"

Olivia: "And where are you from?"

"Lord": "I am (Lord), monarch of Avillon, and the leader of our alliance."

Olivia: "Show me your credentials."

[The monarch hands the credentials over]

Olivia: "...These seem to be legitimate. My name is Olivia Pavlichenko, leader of Revair's resistance."

"Lord": "It's a pleasure to meet you. From what I've heard, you have been fighting against the empire for quite some time. Did you hear the Avillon Alliance liberated Alderune, Etharonia, and the Republic of Leale?"

Olivia: "No... Being constantly at war made it difficult to keep track of foreign affairs. Does that mean you've driven the imperials from those regions?"

"Lord": "There may still be remnants left, but they'll be driven out soon enough. We've come to Revair now and have been fighting the empire here."

Olivia: "Then I thank you on behalf of the resistance."

Leandro: "General... I do not mean to be presumptuous, but with so few soldiers, do you really believe they could have done it?"

Olivia: "You saw how they fought. We're trained, veteran soldiers, and yet they were able to defeat us while still holding back enough to hurt us. They're much stronger than the imperials, each about as strong as one of the Fangs of the Empire. Take that ranger, for example. His sharpshooting at least matches my own."

Mikhail: "...Heh."

Johan: "Mikhail looks happy..."

"Lord": "All you've said is correct. Our numbers may be small, but we are well-trained. The other allied forces have taken different paths to divert the empire. You'll have an easier time with your resistance for at least a little while."

Olivia: "I see... If I may ask, how is it that you have Astrid Remond with you?"

Astrid: "Oh, I quit bein' part of the empire. I now follow Highness here."

Fram: "Y'know, everyone recognizes you because of those clothes. Why not just dress a little more... normal?"

Astrid: "My style is my identity! Do you know how dangerous it is to try to take away someone's identity?"

Olivia: "I'm still not entirely convinced, but you were never an imperial soldier, so... perhaps it is possible. In which case, I admire Lord's ability to recruit someone such as yourself."

"Lord": "Other people have said the same thing, and to be honest, I can't believe it worked out either. I'm glad we seem to have cleared things up. We'll be continuing our charge forward. Would you be able to provide intelligence on the imperial bases here in Revair?"

Olivia: "Gladly. I can guide you along the way. Deputy Leandro, take our forced and look after the citizens."

Leandro: "Yes, sir! ...I'm beginning to see hope on the horizon."