(The next time Corrin returns to the Astral Plane following the previous chapter, this dialogue will play out. Lilith and Corrin stand at the throne, Lilith in her human form)

Lilith: Corrin!

Corrin: Lilith! You're human again!

Lilith: I managed to find a way to turn back. I made my own dragonstone to allow me to switch forms freely now. I'll gladly help you fight from here on out.

Corrin: Thank you, Lilith. I'm glad to have you on the team.

(When the chapter officially starts, the scene opens to show Corrin and Silas in a port town ready to depart for Notre Sagesse)

Silas: We've finally arrived. So far, so good. From here we can catch a ferry to Notre Sagesse. Felicia/Jakob is finishing the preparations as we speak.

Corrin: Wonderful.

Silas: You seem distracted.

Corrin: I'm thinking about Azura. She seems overwhelmed.

Silas: A lot has happened to her these past few days. Lady Elise's constant chattering must be wearing her out as well.

Corrin: Poor Azura doesn't stand a chance. Once Elise gets going, it's hard to stop her.

Silas: Speaking of Lady Azura, she seems to be headed this way.

(Azura appears)

Azura: The Hoshidan army has arrived at the port. It appears they intend to keep us from leaving.

Corrin: Here?!

Azura: Yes. All boats are stuck in the port until they leave. It seems we're trapped...

Corrin: …

Azura: It's up to you what we do from here.

Corrin: Who's leading them?

Azura: Takumi, I believe...

Corrin: …

Azura: …

Corrin: We need to get ready to defend ourselves. Is that alright with you?

Azura: Of course... Yes, of course. I'll tell the others.

(Azura leaves)

Corrin: Takumi... Azura... I'm sorry to both of you that this had to happen.

(Takumi appears on the battlefield)

Takumi: Corrin.

Corrin: Takumi! You're here!

Takumi: You betrayed Hoshido. It's time that you paid for your actions here and now.

Corrin: Takumi, please, listen to me—

Takumi: The time for words is over! We battle!

Hinata: So, they aren't backing down?

Takumi: No. We're going to have to defeat them ourselves. No matter. We can handle it. I shall delight in putting them in their place.

Oboro : There's only a handful of them anyways. Should be an easy win.

Takumi: Agreed. We shouldn't underestimate the enemy, but we won't lose anyways. I refuse to fall to Nohrians, especially while that traitor... We must prevail. For Hoshido!

Oboro: For Hoshido!

Hinata: For Hoshido!

(The camera shifts over to Corrin. Nyx enters at their side)

Corrin: There are too many of them, and no boats are sailing. What do we do?

Nyx: Hold up on a defensive position. There are too many for us to handle. Hold down choke points. They'll tire eventually and retreat. This is our only option.

Corrin: We'll defend the entrance to the port then.

Nyx: Exactly. Now, prepare for the battle.

Corrin: Of course. To arms, everyone!

(The battle begins)

(The following text will play out when a house is visited)

Old Woman: What? This town is caught between Nohr and Hoshido? I'll hole up until things settle. Thank you for letting me know. Please take this with you as a show of my thanks.

Old Man: This town is a battlefield? It does seem dangerous out there... I'll lock up tight then. Thanks for the warning. Here. Take this.

Girl: I've heard rumors about the war, but I never thought it would reach us here. I'll lock up tight and keep the little ones indoors today. Here, please take this as a token of my gratitude. I don't need it anyways.

Boy: I had a feeling something was up when I heard the commotion. Never thought this town would see war... Thanks for the warning. Really, you might have saved my life. This is for you. Go on, I insist!

(End of turn three. Selena and Beruka arrive)

Selena: Lord Corrin! Are these Hoshidans giving you a hard time? You're lucky we're here to bail you out.

Corrin: Huh? Who are you two? You don't seem like enemies.

Selena: ...You don't know? Tch... I should have seen this coming... Beruka, don't just stand there. Say something!

Beruka : …

Corrin: Is she shy...? Beruka, is it? It's nice to meet you.

Beruka: …

Corrin: Um... Alright... Who are you two anyways?

(Camilla enters)

Camilla: These two are my retainers. Even though I said we were in a rush, that's no excuse to leave me behind!

Corrin: Camilla!

Camilla: I'm glad we made it in time.

Corrin: I thought you had another mission to finish.

Camilla: I work fast.

Selena: I'm sorry we got ahead of you, Lady Camilla.

Camilla: It's alright. Corrin, these are my retainers, Selena and Beruka.

Selena: It's nice to meet you, I guess.

Beruka : …

Corrin: Hello.

Camilla: You seem to be in a bit of a skirmish. Do you need my help?

Corrin: Yes, actually. It's a long story. I'll explain it later.

Camilla: Understood. Let's get to it, ladies!

Selena: I'm on it.

Beruka : Of course.

(Initiating combat against Hinata)

Hinata: I'm going to give this fight all I've got for Lord Takumi! Prepare yourself!

(Corrin initiates combat against Hinata)

Hinata: Lord Corrin, right? Or do you prefer Lord Traitor?

Corrin: Is that what Takumi told you? I should have expected that.

Hinata: It's my job to fight when instructed, and he was more than glad to give me this order. I hope you're ready forr this!

(Hinata is defeated)

Hinata: Bah! I guess I'll have to retreat... This isn't over!

(Initiating combat against Oboro)

Oboro: I'll strike you all down, Nohrian scum!

(Corrin initiates combat against Oboro)

Oboro : Aren't you Lord Takumi's sibling? I don't believe we've met. I'm Oboro, his retainer. Usually, I'd be under orders to protect you. Sadly, that's not the case today... We meet as enemies, so you'll have to forgive me for what I'm about to do.

Corrin: I understand. I feel the same way. It's a shame, isn't it...?

Oboro : It's nothing personal. It ends here.

(Oboro is defeated)

Oboro: I must retreat... Forgive me, Lord Takumi...

(Initiating combat against Takumi)

Takumi: On my honor as a prince of Hoshido, I shall not fall upon a Nohrian's blade!

(Corrin initiates combat with Takumi)

Takumi: Any last words?

Corrin: You need to know that this is the last thing I ever wanted.

Takumi: More pretty words from the noble of betrayal. How can you stand to live after all the horrors your people have caused to Hoshido?

Corrin: Words could never express my sorrow—

Takumi: Hold your tongue. Your words of remorse mean nothing. Die.

(Azura initiates combat against Takumi)

Takumi: Azura?! I heard you were taken by Hoshidan soldiers... Ryoma worried himself sick planning your rescue. Could you really betray him, betray Hoshido?

Azura: I could not return to Hoshido... For the sake of my own life, I could not go back. It saddens me deeply to leave you behind, but...

Takumi: I can't forget the years we spent together, so I won't... Instead, I'll just let those memories fuel my arrows against you now!

Azura: I knew you would say such...

(Takumi is defeated)

Takumi: No! How could this happen?! Forced to retreat...

(After the battle, Corrin, Camilla, Elise, and Azura stand around Takumi)

Takumi: This can't be happening...

Corrin: Please listen to reason, Takumi. You've lost this battle. Retreat from this port immediately. You may all keep your lives if you leave now.

Takumi: How generous...

Corrin: I won't lay a finger on you here if you leave.

Takumi: Do lies come so easily to you? Your words mean nothing in light of all the innocent Hoshidan lives taken that day in the capital because we let you come back. Mother is sick and could have died because of you! If you hadn't come back into our lives, Hoshido would still be at peace! Agh-!

(Takumi clutches his head)

Corrin: Takumi!

Takumi: Don't think this means you've won! This is only the beginning!

(Takumi flees)

Corrin: Takumi! Wait!

Camilla: Let him go.

Corrin: I... Alright.

Elise: The ferries appear to be up and running again. Let's get out of here and head to Notre Sagesse. Does that sound okay?

Corrin: Of course. Let's go.

(Elise and Camilla walk away, leaving Corrin and Azura alone)

Corrin: I... I'm sorry about all of this.

Azura: You aren't to blame.

Corrin: Still, I feel awful. I've done so much to hurt Hoshido... Was this really the right choice?

Azura: You followed your heart.

Corrin: But what if it was wrong?

Azura: I have faith you made the decision right for you.

Corrin: Still...

Azura: I understand your worries, but you made up your mind. You can't change it now. You can only follow it through to the end.

Corrin: I... Alright. You're right. Sorry.

Azura: You're worried about him, aren't you?

Corrin: He looked to be in so much pain...

Azura: You mean when he held his head?

Corrin: Yes... What do you think that was?

Azura: It could have come about as a result of the battle.

Corrin: You're probably right... Hopefully he'll be more willing to listen to reason next time we meet.

Azura: We can't say for sure now... Let's meet up with the others. They're bound to start worrying soon.

Corrin: You're right. Let's do it.

Two updates for today because I definitely forgot to update yesterday oops

-Digital