Nordanlith (Normal)

> Nordanlith is Alderune's main administrative district. The giant bridge that cuts across the district is said to be a famous landmark, but now is unfortunately no time for sight-seeing.
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## Summary

The Knights meet up with Vanessa Thérèse Alderune. Despite her reservations about Astrid Remond, a former Fang of the Empire, she agrees to ally with them.

## Character List

### Major

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

### Minor

* Fram Berge (Water)
* Johan Talede (Light)
* Schneider (Earth)
* Charlotte Grace (Earth)
* Helga Schmitt (Water)
* Zaira (Fire)

## Dialogue

Fram: Ugh, there are a lot more soldiers around here!

Johan: More high-ranked officers, as well. Or forces alone may not be able to handle them all.

Astrid: Looks like they sent an entire division out here!

"Lord": It’s about time for the resistance to be making their appearance…

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Schneider: There seems to be some commotion on the rear lines of the imperial forces!

Charlotte: Isn't that…?

Sniper Alderune Insurgent: For Alderune!

Vanessa: Destroy the Empire!

"Lord": Good, they’ve finally made it. Don’t miss this chance! Charge forward!

…

Vanessa: Soldiers, put down you weapons.

Sniper Alderune Insurgent: Be careful, Princess.

"Lord": You must be Vanessa Alderune.

Vanessa: You’ve heard of me… May I ask your name?

"Lord": I am "Lord", Monarch of Avillon. These are my knights.

Vanessa: Avillon…! Are you the ones who liberated Etharonia?

"Lord": We are, and now we’ve come to aid Alderune.

Vanessa: I didn’t expect there to be anyone who would stand up against the Empire, much less a nation with no direct connection to the Empire’s invasions…

Sniper Alderune Insurgent: Your Highness! That’s…!

Sword Alderune Insurgent: That’s Astrid Remond, one of the Fangs of the Empire!

Astrid: Hi there!

Vanessa: What?! Why is she…? Have you sided with the Empire?

Astrid: No, I said goodbye to those buzzkills!

"Lord": Lady Astrid has sided with Avillon and sworn allegiance to me. She’s one of us.

Sniper Alderune Insurgent: Princess, they are clearly lying. It must be a ploy by the Empire! Hurry and get too safe—

Astrid: What're you bein’ all loud about? The princess is the one who makes decisions here, right?

Vanessa: To be honest, it’s difficult to believe. Why would one of the Fangs of the Empire betray her masters? For want of what?

Astrid: Oh, you really don’t know much about me, huh? I guess that makes sense, seein’ how I'm from Etharonia and all. I just did what I felt like! I don’t care about silly titles like the Fangs!

Helga: Tch, I suspected we might encounter this sort of suspicion…

Fram: It was weird to begin with when she sided with us. No one had any idea that Highness would get an enemy general to turn.

"Lord": I know it’s hard to believe. But we will prove with our actions that we are here to help Alderune with all our minds and all our strength.

Vanessa: I can't trust a promise coming from someone I can't believe. We will operate separately, and we won't be sharing our plans with you. If you pursue or confront our forces, we will not hesitate to attack you.

Mei Ling: A rational reaction, given the circumstances…

Zaira: I don’t appreciate the threat against Your Highness, but I do admire your spirit.

"Lord": We won't antagonize your forces, Princess. And if you happen to fall into danger, please don’t hesitate to ask for our help.

Vanessa: Thank you for the sentiment. Soldiers, move out!

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Fram: Highness, do you really think that princess will be able to help us?

"Lord": We’re the ones who need to help her, not the other way around.

Johan: Is she really that important?

"Lord": Heh, she’s a princess heading up a resistance army against an extremely powerful Empire. She could have taken the easy way and surrendered, but she’s put herself on the front line of battle for the sake of those who put their trust in her. I have a soft spot for people who take the lead and set an example.

Zaira: She nobly resists her persecutors. At the very least, she is a much better person than our enemies.

Fram: Look at you, Zaira, bein’ all complimentary! You’ve come a long way!

Charlotte: That’s right! I always admire Lady Zaira’s constant effort to improve!

Zaira: Erm, thank you…?

"Lord": Heh, you really have grown since we first met, Zaira. As for the princess, there are not many people like her, and our goals are the same, so really there's no reason not to help her.

Astrid: I think I'm startin’ to get a feel for what kinda person you are, Highness. You're a softie, aren’t ya?

"Lord": …This is how I do things.