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> Astrid Remond, one of the notorious Fangs of the Empire, is known for her impulsive nature. Perhaps that can be used to your advantage.
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## Summary

Astrid Remond is sent to fight the Knights of Avillon. The Knights discuss some of the Fangs of the Empire. Astrid ends up joining the Knights.

## Character List

### Major

* Astrid Remond (Earth)
* Lord of Avillon
* Fram Berge (Water)

### Minor

* Charlotte Grace (Earth)
* Schneider (Earth)
* Helga Schmitt (Water)
* Mikhail Blake (Dark)
* Mei Ling Qiao (Fire)
* Johan Talede (Light)
* Zaira (Fire)

### Mentioned

* Nine (Dark)
* Joshua Levinth (Fire)
* Brandon Kursh (Dark)

## Dialogue

(At the start of Wave 2)
**Gallus Shock Troop:** Lady Astrid, we are under attack by extremists!
**Astrid:** And? I'm not interested in fighting weaklings!
**Gallus Shock Troop:** Th-they... Avillon conquered the Formelle district, and we've lost contact with Commander Alect and his entire unit.
**Astrid:** Whoa, how many soldiers do they have? That must be one big army.
**Gallus Shock Troop:** According to reports, the number of enemy combatants spotted was... five.
**Astrid:** Huh? Five people took out an entire battalion?
**Gallus Shock Troop:** Yes, unfortunately...
**Gallus Shock Troop:** Your help is needed!
**Astrid:** Ha ha! This sounds fun!
**Astrid:** So, where's the enemy now? Out with it!
**Fram:** Hey Highness, is there anyone else we gotta be lookin' out for, other than that Astrid person?
**(Lord):** Hmm... Among the Fangs of the Empire, there's also Nine, also known as "the Killing Machine"; Joshua, "the Executioner"; Frederick, "the Deathknight" and...
**(Lord):** ...There are a lot of them.
**Charlotte:** They all sound scary with those names...
**(Lord):** The names were probably made up by their superiors to inspire fear in their enemies. The knights themselves might actually find them embarrassing.
**Schneider:** Who would you say is the strongest?
**(Lord):** It's hard to say. The highest-ranked is known to be Joshua Levinth, their commander.
**(Lord):** However, in terms of actual strength, it's said that either Brandon Kursh, "the Soul Eater", or Jillian Valenschute, "the Shadow Bringer" might actually be the strongest.
**Helga:** Heh heh, so Brandon ended up in Gallus. He was famous even back in my day.
**Fram:** Who's stronger, you or him?
**Helga:** It's proper etiquette not to ask such things.
**(Lord):** At any rate, I was only trying to point out that we're up against many formidable foes, so don't let your guard down.
**(Lord):** I've no doubt we're going to encounter them as we make our way further.

(At the start of Wave 3)
**Astrid:** Are you the ones who slaughtered Alect's unit? Ha ha ha!
**Fram:** Whoa, look at her clothes!
**(Lord):** She's certainly got her own style, just as I'd heard.
**(Lord):** That's Astrid Remond, one of the Fangs of the Empire.
**Astrid:** I can't believe you'd attack the Empire unprovoked! You guys're fearless, aren't ya! I like it!
**Astrid:** I hope you're as strong as you are gutsy!
**Charlotte:** Er, that's all well and good, but where did you get those clothes?
**Astrid:** These? Ha ha! They're retro! Ancient, really. People in ancient times used to wear 'em, and I love 'em!
**Astrid:** They're cool, comfy, and dynamic, just like me! I feel like I express myself with my style.
**Mikhail:** I... don't understand.
**Astrid:** Heh, you and pretty much everyone else! But I like this style, and that's what counts, right?
**Helga:** You're not wrong, but you're a lot to keep up with, aren't you?
**(Lord):** Heh, that's what people say. Don't let her get ahead of you in battle, though. Give it all you've got.
**Astrid:** You better! We're not here to chat, right?
**Astrid:** Let's have ourselves a good fight!

(After battle)
**Astrid:** Wow, you really are strong!
**Fram:** And you use some interesting techniques!
**Astrid:** You're just as fun to fight as Josh, or even more fun!
**Astrid:** What do ya say? Wanna fight some more?!
**(Lord):** We've got a long way to go, and I believe we've already seen how this fight ends.
**Astrid:** No way! I've still got a lot in me!
**Astrid:** By the way, what bush did you all suddenly jump out from, anyway? There's hardly anyone like you in the Empire.
**Fram:** Didn't you soldiers tell you it was Avillon who was attacking? You came out here because you got a report, right?
**Astrid:** Ah, that's right. They did say Avillon. I tend to skip over the details!
**Mei Ling:** She's way to energetic. And loud...
**(Lord):** Why don't you come with us, Astrid Remond?
**Charlotte:** Did you just...?!
**Johan:** You're trying to recruit her?!
**Astrid:** That's SO outta left field! How am I supposed to respond to that?
**(Lord):** I realize it's a strange thing to say to one of the Fangs of the Empire,
**(Lord):** but be honest: you're not all that committed to them, are you?
**(Lord):** All you want is to feel alive, and you do that in battle.
**Astrid:** Whoa, are you some sorta mind reader? You know exactly what I'm thinkin'.
**Astrid:** Hm... Gimme a sec. Gotta think!
**Astrid:** I wasn't expectin' to have to make such a big decision, like one of those interactive games...
**Fram:** What's she talkin' about?
**Mikhail:** Is she really considering the offer...?
**(Lord):** She's not particularly one to be loyal to an Empire. She's loyal first and foremost to her own desires.
**Johan:** If that's true, doesn't she pose a risk to us even if she joins our cause?
**(Lord):** No, as long as we keep giving her the opportunity to fight, she'll be happy.
**(Lord):** I'm sure you've noticed by now that the most active battlefield in the world is basically wherever I am.
**Zaira:** But can we truly trust her? She may be a threat to Your Highness.
**(Lord):** I can guarantee I'll be safe around her.
**Fram:** How so?
**(Lord):** I'm not a fighter. She won't try to fight someone weak; it wouldn't be fun for her.
**Charlotte:** That makes sense!
**Johan:** \*nods\*
**(Lord):** Sometimes I feel like you're just humoring me...
**(Lord):** Anyway, if I'd felt she might be a threat, I wouldn't have asked her in the first place.
**Zaira:** In that case, I will trust in Your Highness's judgement.
**Fram:** I've got a feeling she's gonna be a handful... And if it looks like she's got bad intentions, I'm gonna beat 'em out of her!
**Astrid:** Hey, if I do join you, what's in it for me?
**(Lord):** Well, first of all, it gives you an excuse to fight the other Fangs of the Empire without restraint. That's something you want, right?
**Astrid:** Oooh! You're right!
**Astrid:** They've got this weird law here that doesn't let us fight each other.
**Astrid:** I've always hated it!
**(Lord):** You'll also be able to spar with our other knights, provided you decide with them on a time and a place in advance.
**Astrid:** Ooh!
**(Lord):** Also, there will be no shortage of people to fight if you're by my side. Enemies will keep coming, enemies we've never even heard of.
**Astrid:** Is that true? Do you swear on your name?
**(Lord):** As Monarch of Avillon, I swear on my name, (Lord), that what I said is true.
**Astrid:** Whoa, you're a monarch? I knew I was gettin' a royal-ish vibe off you!
**Fram:** Then why'd you hesitate? You're really only interested in havin' fun, huh...?
**Astrid:** Ha ha! I've made my decision!
**Astrid:** I dunno where Avillon is and only met you for the first time today, but I like ya!
**Astrid:** Count me in!
**Schneider:** That's so impulsive!
**Astrid:** Nah, I gave it a good amount of thought! I may be spontaneous, but I ain't stupid.
**Astrid:** Now that you're, uh, my ruler and all, I guess I need to show you the proper respect, yeah?
**(Lord):** I don't really mind. Do whatever you're comfortable with.
**Astrid:** Hm... I mean, since this is my decision, I should go all in.
**Astrid:** My name is Astrid Remond, Your Highness.
**Astrid:** I will serve you until you're sick of seeing me!
**(Lord):** Avillon welcomes you, Astrid.
**(Lord):** I vow to help take your life of fighting to the next level.
**Charlotte:** This is all so sudden... Is life always this fast?!