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| - Midayle: My lady, the castle's completely surrounded! We've failed you miserably! Edain: Midayle, it's all right. Everyone gave their best. You needn't worry about me anymore. Please save yourself. I want as many of you to get out of this alive as possible! Midayle: None of us are going anywhere, my lady. We're here for you until the very end. Even if it means our lives. Edain: Oh... thank you, Midayle. I'm so sorry to put you through all this. Sigurd: Edain is in trouble. Munnir's army has laid siege to Jungby Castle. Naoise, I'm going to go and see if I can do something. You're in charge while I'm gone. Naoise: Sir... You're not planning on going alone, are you?! Sigurd: Grannvale's military is already en route to Isaach. There really is no one left to call on. Verdane's army may be full of barbarians, but it's huge. There are bound to be casualties. I can't get you involved. Naoise: Excuse me, sir?! We were born into knighthood and are prepared to die fighting! We'd be a disgrace to let our master perish out there all alone. We're going with you. Alec, you're with me on this, aren't you? Alec: Damn straight. But we'd better swing by the villages before going to Jungby Castle. Those barbarians'll loot the place, kill everybody in sight, then burn it all to the ground. We've got to beat them there and get the villages to strengthen their defenses. Sigurd: Point well taken, Alec. We mustn't overlook our duty as knights to protect the people. Alec: Actually, Oifey takes credit for that one. I tell ya, that kid's a strategist in the making. Takes right after that famous grandfather of his, Lord Sesar. Sigurd: Is Oifey in the palace now? Oifey... you here? Oifey: Sir, I know I'm not supposed to be here, but I'd like to join your assault. I don't want to just sit back and watch the castle, sir. Sigurd: I don't know, Oifey... You're still pretty young. You think you'll be okay out there? OIfey: I'm already 14, sir. I know I'm not ready to fight yet, but I can still help out. Please... let me go with you. Sigurd: Well, it has been a good two years since you began training for your knighthood under me. You're probably ready for some battlefield action. But no fighting... not just yet anyway. Why don't you come along as my personal advisor? Oifey: You bet! Thanks, sir! Naoise: Sir, have you considered leaving someone behind to defend the castle? It would be too risky not to. We would be finished if we lost our base here to the enemy. Alec: Hey Naoise... you KNOW who'd be perfect for that job! Isn't that right, Arden? Arden: Why me, Alec? Alec: Because you're strong, reliable... and slow! You're the one, hands down! Hahaha! Arden: Hmph. I can live with the strong and reliable part, but leave the slow bit out, okay? Sigurd: Arden, can we count on you? You're the only one who can aptly handle the castle's defense. Arden: All right, I'll do it. But you gotta promise to take me to battle with you sometimes. Sigurd: Will do. All right, let's make our way to the villages, and then we're off to Jungby! Munnir: What's takin' you morons so long to take this dinky castle? Never mind, I'll do it myself! Munnir: Ya held out pretty well for bein' on yer own. But I've gotcha now. Die! Midayle: Grr... Lady Edain... Forgive me! Edain: Midayle... Munnir: Ooh! Who have we here... Lady Edain of Jungby! Heh heh... You're comin' with me! Dimaggio, you and Gerrard are in charge. Dimaggio: Where are you goin'? Munnir: Don't ya worry. I'll be back with Cimbaeth and his men. Hell, we may even press on to Belhalla. There'd be no one to stop us if we did! Make yourselves at home here, boys. Anything goes! Dimaggio: Heh... You can count on us for that. Munnir: Hey, you're draggin'! Now pick up the pace!! Edain: ...... Munnir: Take out this bridge! I don't want any of them Grannvaleans gettin' over here! Verdane soldier: Yes sir. Munnir: Gerrard, I'm headin' back to Marpha Castle. The castle's in your hands, so stay alert! Gerrard: Yes sir! Who's the dame, Your Highness? Munnir: She's my booty! I'm takin' her back to be my wife. She's a keeper, wouldn't ya say? Gerrard: Yeah, she's makin' my mouth water... Munnir: You wipe that grin off your face! You'll get your needs met once Grannvale is ours. Show a little self-control 'till then. Edain: You're all animals... Dear Lord, please instill these people with a little decency. Munnir: What're you mumblin' about?! We're goin'! No fallin' behind this time! Dimaggio: Get movin', idiots! We're goin' to Chalphy. Bring any loot you find in the villages to me! Azelle: Lex, looks like we made it in time. Lex: Geez... Looks like Sigurd is taking on the entire Verdane army! He'll sure be happy to see us. You just can't stay out of these things, can you, Azelle... Azelle: Yeah, but with the military on engagement to Isaach, Grannvale's completely strapped! Sigurd and the few soldiers left in Chalphy are out here fighting for their lives! I can't just leave them hanging... Lex: Oh really... I'm not quite buying your story, Azelle. What aren't you telling me? Azelle: Wh... What're you talking about?! Lex: I'd surmise that you're all worked up about Lady Edain of Jungby. I know you like her. Azelle: Y...You're crazy! Lex: A-ha! Face is getting red there, buddy! You little player you. Azelle: Lex, knock it off! Now come on, let's get going. Lex: Hahaha... All right, let's do this. Finally, a chance to kick some ass. Quan: Looks like we're not too late. I hope Sigurd is all right. Ethlyn: I'm sure my brother's fine, but he has no one around him that can use magic. I'm sure I can put my Heal Staff to some use around here. I'm sorry to pull you into this, Quan. I know I'm no longer a Chalphy, but I can't just sit back and do nothing. On my brother's behalf, thank you so much for coming. Quan: You don't need to thank me, Ethlyn. You know Sigurd and I go way back. Not to mention that he's my brother-in-law now. Besides, I can't have you fighting alone. Ethlyn: I sure appreciate it, dear. Finn: Forgive me for interrupting, but we should hurry. The battle is just up ahead. Oifey: Sir, once you've rested up you might consider making an appearance in town. It should put everyone at ease to see you're not injured. Oifey: Sir, there's a knight on the ground over here! Sigurd: Hey, isn't that Midayle?! Come on, Midayle... pull it together! Midayle: Uaahhh... Sir Sigurd?? Sigurd: Midayle, are you okay?! Where's Edain? Midayle: I don't know. Munnir was here though... Sigurd: Is that right... Well, don't worry. I'll get her back. Give yourself some time to heal up. Midayle: No, Sigurd. I must join you. I can't begin to tell you how worried I am about her! Gerrard: Dimaggio blew it?! That worthless piece of crap! Prince Munnir won't be pleased. Damn it all! Go put th' bridge back up over the Jun River. Let's get it right this time! Arvis: His Majesty wants me to check on things... The savages sure aren't going down easy. Sheesh... Sigurd, you don't impress me much. Arvis: Sir Sigurd, how've you been? Sigurd: Lord Arvis?! What're you doing here? Arvis: His Majesty was worried, so he sent me to assess the state of the conflict. He also sent this with me. It's for you. Sigurd: Whoa... a silver sword! He wanted me to have this? What an honor! Lord Arvis, please express my sincerest gratitude to His Majesty. Arvis: Will do. By the way, I heard my brother Azelle has joined your army. Sigurd: Yeah... sorry. It sounds like he came behind your back. I couldn't just turn him away. If at all possible I'd like him to stay with us for a bit longer. Arvis: Well, keep him safe. Azelle's my only brother. We may have different mothers, but he still means the world to me. I wish he and I got along better, but that's the way these things go. Sigurd, i'm leaving him with you in good faith. Show him the ropes, okay? Sigurd: I'll do that. I'll see if I can get him to return home once we finish up here. Arvis: I appreciate it. Well, I need to get back to Belhalla to watch over His Majesty. Don't let me down, Sigurd. Arvis: I will. By the way, I heard my brother Azelle has joined your army. Is he alright? Sigurd: Well... Actually, Azelle was... Arvis: He got himself killed, didn't he... Sigurd: I'm so sorry. There was nothing I could do... Arvis: Azelle... you fool... Oifey: Sir, we've searched the entire castle, but there's no sight of Lady Edain. Sigurd: You're kidding! Where in the world could she be... Oifey: Verdane must have taken her away before we arrived. I hope she's all right. Sigurd: Grr! I'm hunting those bastards down! We're getting her back! Oifey: Sir, an envoy of His Majesty has just arrived from Belhalla. Filat: Sir Sigurd, your efforts in this conflict have been quite impressive! His Majesty is exceedingly pleased and has ordained you a Holy Knight of the Kingdom. Sigurd: I hardly deserve such a great honor! I pledge my allegiance to His Majesty. Filat: We gravely need your help in protecting these castles. You will be duly compensated. Of course the sum will go down if the castles incur any damages. Please continue to be vigilant in the ensuing battles.
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