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> The princess commanding the resistance army has exhibited excellent leadership. Once Alderune is fully liberated it would be good to gain her trust.
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## Summary

The Avillon Knights help the Alderune insurgence win the fight against Gallus. Lord of Avillon tries to convince Vanessa Thérèse Alderune to join up with Avillon after the war.

## Character List

### Major

* Lord of Avillon
* Vanessa Thérèse Alderune (Light)
* Astrid Remond (Earth)
* Zaira (Fire)

### Minor

* Charlotte Grace (Earth)
* Mei Ling Qiao (Fire)
* Fram Berge (Water)
* Helga Schmitt (Water)
* Johan Talede (Light)

## Dialogue

[Before the battle]

Zaria: "The empire's defense lines appear to have been fortified."

Lord: "We're starting to see more of the elite soldiers the further we go. But they won't have the spare manpower to focus on a single location, not while our allies are waging war on all fronts."

Fram: "I guess that leaves us free to clear a path through here, right?"

Lord: "Right. The war in Alderune is almost finished, but let's not celebrate victory before we've actually won."

Charlotte: "If we're able to liberate Alderune, that means that princess lady will be safe too, right?"

Mei Ling: "From where I stand, the princess seemed to be a woman of honor and loyalty."

Astrid: "Yeah, the only real reason she rejected our help was because of me, right? Not much we can do 'bout that."

Zaira: "You and I may have fought side by side, but even I still do not fully trust you. If you do anything to hurt Highness, I swear-"

Astrid: "Whoa, don't go there. Why would I hurt the funnest ruler I've ever met?"

Zaira: "Because you only care about fun. Who's to say what will happen when something more fun comes along?"

Lord: "Enough you two. I realize you might not always see eye to eye, but I don't want you fighting."

Zaira: "... I'm sorry."

Astrid: "..."

Lord: "I can guarantee one thing: Astrid, you'll never turn your back on us."

Astrid: "Interesting. I appreciate you tryin' to be inclusive and all, but what makes you so sure? Not that I'm thinking of betrayin' ya or anything. I'm just actually curious."

Lord: Because the most fun you'll ever be able to have will be here with us."

Astrid: "Wow...! That's some confidence you got! My heart just skipped a beat! Ha ha!"

Lord: "Just remember that, and if you do, everything will be fine."

Astrid(bowing): "Yessir, Highness!"

[Gameplay break; after wave 1]

Zaira: "Your Highness, I wanted to apologize again for overstepping my bounds earlier."

Lord: "No need. Just don't do it again."

Zaira: "I swear on my name."

Zaira: "Astrid, I also wanted to apologize to you for my rudeness."

Astrid: "No worries. It's weird that I even joined Avillon in the first place so it's no wonder you'd have your guard up around me. I'm just glad you didn't hurt me with a Graviton Surge or somethin'."

Zaira: "What's that...?"

Astrid: "It's a thing. Don't worry about it. Anyway, if you really wanna apologize, I accept. Let's put it behind us and do better movin' forward."

Zaira: "Gladly. I will treat you with greater trust and respect from now on."

Charlotte: "Hee hee! We're all on the same side, serving the same Highness, right? Let's all get along!"

Helga: "Heh heh, it's good to see you kids growin' up. Sometimes fighting can bring you closer together."

Lord: "Let's keep moving forward. Given the battle cries coming from that direction, it's safe to say the resistance army is fighting up ahead."

Zaira: "Yes, your Highness! For your safety, stay behind me."

[Scene change to the start of wave 2]

Vanessa: "Soldiers, now is the time to free ourselves from the humiliation we suffered at the hands of our enemies! Let us protect our loved ones from the dark clutches of the empire!"

Lord: "The princess is showing great promise as a leader..."

Lord: "Knights, protect the resistance soldiers!"

Alderune Insurgent: "Reinforcements from Avillon have arrived!"

Vanessa: "Now's our chance! All soldiers, charge!"

[Gameplay break; after wave 2]

Alderune Insurgent: "The empire's retreating!"

Vanessa: "Regroup and pursue them until the river Roire! Alderune's liberation is at hand! Battle until the end for our freedom!"

Alderune Insurgent: "For Alderune!"

Lord(from the sidelines): "She has a gift for battle tactics..."

Vanessa: "Lord, I sincerely thank you for Avillon's support."

Lord: "We only did what was right. We're in this fight together."

Astrid: "Yeah, and you saw me in battle earlier, right? I won't say you have to trust me, but I've at least been fighting for your country."

Vanessa: "I did see you fighting..."

Lord: "Astrid is a knight of Avillon. If you're not able to trust her, you won't be able to trust me either."

Vanessa: "I've been deeply moved by the reports I've received of the great struggles Avillon has made on our behalf. I've also found that Astrid, despite previously being one of the Fangs of the Empire, had little involvement in the empire's conquests, save for a few fights with some notable warriors."

Astrid: "I just wanted someone to fight and the empire said they could provide that for me. Of course, I don't imagine you're happy I joined the empire to begin with, and I don't plan on tryin' to make excuses. I'm not sayin' that so you won't criticize me, either. Honestly, I don't care much if you do. I'm sayin' it for Highness, since I decided to side with Avillon."

Vanessa: "Wow... Lord, how on earth did you manage to recruit her?"

Lord: "The relationship between a monarch and knight isn't a difficult one. You just have to understand what they want, and work with them to get it."

Vanessa: "It doesn't seem that easy... Oh, but now we're getting sidetracked. The people of Alderune will never forget the help we received from
Avillon, who stood up against our enemies when we needed it most."

Lord: "Let's not get too ahead of yourselves until we've completely driven out the empire. The battle's not over yet."

Vanessa: "You're right. Let us focus on what remains to be done."

[Scene change to start of wave 3]

Kahm'lan Marckell: "Agh... We will lose Alderune if we let them drive us back any further! Fight with everything you've got, soldiers of the empire!"

Vanessa: "Soldiers of Alderune, you who have fought so bravely, remember now all those who have fallen to the tyranny of the empire! Summon all your strength and drive out the imperial forces! Protect those you love! We will be the ones to decide our future! I fight alongside you as a daughter who lost her mother and a sister who lost her brother! Chaaarge!"

Lord: "Knights, bolster the Alderune resistance in their attack!"

[Gameplay break; after wave 3]

Alderune Insurgent 1: "The imperial troops are retreating!"

Alderune Insurgent 2: "We won... We won! Alderune is free!"

Alderune Insurgent 1: "Whooooo!"

Alderune Insurgent 2: "Ha ha ha! I knew we'd do it! Wheew!"

Lord: "Congratulations, Princess. It is a cause for celebration."

Vanessa: "We could not have done it without Avillon's immeasurable support. You have my sincerest gratitude."

Lord: "I had been planning on presenting you with a proposal, but it looks like you're going to have your hands full with post-war reparations and such."

Vanessa: "Indeed... In times like these, a leader's role and presence is of the utmost importance. I do not know what kind of proposal you were going to make, but Alderune shall do its best to acquiesce with your request."

Lord: "What I wanted was you."

Vanessa(shocked): "Oh..."

Johan: "Erm, Highness means to recruit you to join us, as is custom when we meet a person of such talent and character as yourself. Please
understand there was no... hidden meaning behind their words."

Vanessa: "It is okay, I was simply surprised for a moment. However, I'm nothing more than a former princess with no particularly special abilities. I may have led the resistance army, but in reality all I did was give moral support. The actual fighting was done by the soldiers of Alderune."

Lord: "You led your people at a time when they needed you most, and not only did you not buckle under that pressure, you thrived and guided your nation to victory. Minimizing your role does a disservice to the resistance soldiers who fought for and believed in you."

Vanessa: "..."

Lord: "I understand you have a great amount of interest in music. Once things in Alderune are settled, I'd like you to at least consider coming over to Avillon. You'll be able to walk whatever path you choose there."

Vanessa: "How did you...? Thank you for your words. I will consider your proposal once I've fulfilled my responsibilities here."

Lord: "I could ask for no more. Thank you."

Fram: "When Highness says something, Princess, you can believe it. I always do, and I've never regretted it."

Mei Ling: "Having a sense of duty is truly admirable, but it is important not to give up what makes you happy."

Vanessa: "If your knights are any indication, Avillon may just be a much nicer place than I imagined."

Lord: "For now, celebrate with your people. We'll be heading to the Republic of Leale."

Vanessa: "Will you be okay with your forces alone?"

Lord: "Don't worry. We're not alone."