As the heroes retreated into the stormy Mire, Chrom was still thinking about what Emmeryn did.

"Chrom, we can't stay here, we gotta go!" Hope sad.

"Rgh… I'm coming…" Chrom reluctantly said.

"I still can't believe we had to witness Emmeryn sacrifice herself." Hagakure said.

"Join the club. For most of us it's the second time." Natsu said. "Though...that time…"

"Beelzemon gave her the means to take her life the first time around." Jexi said.

"But since Beelzemon is already dead, Emmeryn jumped off a cliff." Gallantmon said.

"But… Does that really mean that Emmeryn is dead? Detective novels show, no body means there's a chance she's still alive." David said.

"I would like to believe that as well but...no one besides us could have survived a fall like that." Shuichi said.

"Ah, well. Wishful thinking, I guess." David said.

"She may be gone...but we're going to avenge her." Jack said. "That king...just signed his own death warrant."

"Took the words right out of my mouth, Jack." David said.

"Even if she really did still die, it doesn't change the fact that she committed that act for something more important than her own life." Leopardmon said.

"Leops is right. We have to do what we can, for her sake as well. If it were Eizen, that would be how I would honor his memory." David said.

"Ace, you would do the same if it was someone you met on your journey, right?" Hope asked. "If it were me… it'd be my family."

"...We got company." Ace said.

"Plegian Barbarians." Jexi said as they stopped before the band.

"This is your only chance. If you surrender now, we promise to protect you as best we can." the bandit leader said.

"I'm afraid we can't do that. Too many lives have been lost in Gangrel's bloodshed already." David said.

"I suspected you would say as much. So be it then. I shall endeavor to grant you all a swift and dignified end." the leader said.

"If we have to fight to ensure the peace of Ylisse, so be it." Ace said summoning Leomurg.

"Guess there is no choice. Go for the commander and let's end this quick. I don't wanna risk any more lives." Hope said.

"I'll do it, then." Omnimon said.

"You sure, Omnimon?" Alphamon asked.

"Yes. After all, our lives are on the line too, remember? We have to stand and fight for our fates as well." Omnimon said.

"Then go for it." Alphamon said.

Omnimon nods at this and headed towards the commander.

"So it's you." The commander said.

"The way the exalt's sacrifice has taught me something. It's that there are causes more important than one's own life. I swore to a dear comrade that I and my fellow knights will survive the events that transpire here, we all will. And thus, I am willing to fight if it means fulfilling that oath." Omnimon said.

"Very well. Come!" the commander said brandishing an axe.

Omnimon brandishes his Grey Sword in response.

The bandit leader charged to Omnimon as he went for a swing, but Omnimon parried with his sword. The commander then raised his axe to try and behead the knight but…

"You left yourself wide open. Transcendent Sword!" Omnimon said slashing the commander as he fell over.

"Well done… Whatever you do, please… Spare my men…" the commander said.

"We will. Believe us. No one deserves any of this." Omnimon said. "Least of all, Chrom."

"We have to get out of here before more soldiers come." Hope said.

"Everyone, over here!" Basilio called. "I've got us a ride!" he said motioning to a Dancer girl. "Olivia here will be smuggling us out. Pile in, all of you!"

"Come on people, move it or lose it!" Emo said as everyone gathered together and were transported to Ferox.

Back at Regna Ferox….

"All of that… for nothing." Sir Robin said.

"Emm…" Lissa sobbed.

"I failed in my duties as a knight. I would have died before allowing the exalt to perish." Frederick said.

"We're sorry guys…" Hope said.

"You all did your best...You have my thanks. It's my own failures that haunt me now. Gods, I was just so powerless!" Chrom said.

"Chrom… We were all powerless once. Some friends even sacrificed themselves so we could survive. I know for sure that they would've wanted us to keep fighting." David said. "Just as sure as Emmeryn would've for you."

"David's right." Hope said. "My mom gave up her life so that I could have mine. I regretted throwing my family into chaos. And although I know I can't go back and fix it, to go back to the way it was when I could be together with my brothers and sisters… I know my mother would've wanted me to continue on my path as a hero."

"Yeah! And what's more, you're still not alone." Mark added. "We'll all stand by you until the end. Right everyone?"

"Yeah. We're all here for ya, Chrom! Shining Hope Squadron's got your back and we'll kick Gangrel's ass all over Plegia!" Flamberge said.

"Then we all know what our next move is." David said.

"Yes. We take the fight to Gangrel." Chrom said. "It's time he gains retribution for everything he's done."

"Couldn't have said it better myself. All forces, prep yourselves. We will march onto Plegia at sunrise." David said.