However, that rumor was about to be proven wrong. By Jin, who, ironically, wanted to protect the castle.
(At the throne room.)
Leygance: What?! The enemy has broken into the castle? What the hell was Devias doing out there?! Were those knights from Ilia so strong? ... Or was the Lycia Army larger than I expected... In any case, they have gotten into the 'unconquerable' Castle Ostia!
(The soldier leaves.)
Leygance: We must drive them out, or Bern will look down upon us... You over there!
(A soldier appears.)
Soldier: Yes, sir!
Leygance: Set up the troops all over the castle! Especially around the throne room! Prepare your defenses! We must not let the Lycia Army get any further into the castle!
Soldier: Understood sir!
Leygance: One more thing. I want you to discreetly kill Lilina during the battle.
Soldier: What? ... Sir, weren't we supposed to keep her alive?
Leygance: I was planning on using her as a hostage. But there are still many rebels that put faith in her. If we openly use her as a hostage, those soldiers might turn against us.
Soldier: But in that case sir, they would surely turn on us if we kill her!
Leygance: So I said to do it discreetly, didn't I?! Kill her quietly, and pretend that she was hit by a stray arrow. Then we can make the enemy responsible for it! Now go!
Soldier: Yes, sir...
(Lilina appears inside a room. At the entrance of the castle.)
Astore: ... General Jin of the Lycia Alliance Army, I presume.
Jin: ! Who are you? An enemy?!
Astore: No, I'm on your side. Greetings, my name is Astore. I used to work here in the service of Lord Hector.
(Merlinus appears.)
Merlinus: Excuse me, but what kind of work were you doing? You certainly don't look like one of Ostia's servants...
Astore: My, my, aren't we a little rude, old man? See, I'm a spy. I go on secret missions to gather information, steal things, check on people... that kind of thing.
Merlinus: Hmm, I see.
(Merlinus disappears.)
Astore: If people can tell that I'm working for a noble just by looking at me, then I'm not much of a spy, am I? Anyway, for a month now, I've been running around Lycia to gather the latest news. When I heard about Lord Hector's death in Araphen, I returned here as quickly as I could. Then I see that those idiots, Leygance and Devias, have caused a rebellion! I didn't make it in time to save Lord Hector, but I don't want to be too late for Lady Lilina.
Jin: Then you'll join us? Good, let's work together to rescue her. Do you know where Lilina is?
Astore: Of course, investigating into matters like that is my job. Lady Lilina is locked into a small room in the center of the castle. And that dastard Leygance is sitting on the throne like he owns the place.
Jin: We have to hurry then. We must defeat the rebels and rescue Lilina before Narcian arrives from Bern!
(A battle begins. 1 minute passes.)
Lilina: What's all that noise? Is there a battle going on? I wonder what's happening outside...
(Less than 6 minutes pass. on the northwestern corner of the map. Ogier, Barth and Wendy arrive.)
Ogier: Sir Barth, this is a dead end!
Barth: Don't worry. This wall has cracks in it. We can break through it if we hit it a little with our weapons.
Wendy: I wonder where Lady Lilina is?
Barth: I have a pretty good idea where she is. We've known this castle for a long time. Hmm, I do wonder what's causing all the noise, though.
Wendy: The Alliance Army? Then my brother must be with them...
Barth: ... We don't know if he's still alive. You shouldn't have such high expectations.
Wendy: Oh... Yes.
Ogier: Sir Barth, you don't have to be so cold. He's Wendy's only brother, right?
Barth: You must never look away from reality.
Ogier: But...
Wendy: It's all right, Ogier. Sir Barth is right.
Barth: As an Armor Knight of Ostia, you must never panic, no matter what the situation. Understood, Wendy?
Wendy: ... Yes.
(10 minutes pass. on the two southern stairs.)
Cath: Yes! Just as I thought, they're at each other again. I mean, how stupid can these nobles get? I can never understand what the fun is in fighting all the time. Oh well, guess I'll swipe what I can.
(A few minutes pass. Jin Seizes the throne and ends the battle.)
Jin: We have finally recaptured the castle, Lilina.
Lilina: Thank you, Jin. I'm glad that my father didn't have to go through the trouble.
Jin: !
Lilina: Jin, is my father still in Araphen? I heard it was a tough battle there, but does it look like it's going to take much longer?
Jin: Lilina... haven't you heard anything?
Lilina: What?
Jin: Lord Hector... has passed away.
Lilina: What...?
Jin: I'm sorry... When we arrived at Castle Araphen... It was already under Bern's control.
Lilina: It's not your fault... Don't apologize.
Jin: Lord Hector was already severely wounded when we arrived. If only we had gotten there faster, maybe I could have helped him...
Lilina: No... it's okay. I... was prepared for this... I'm a warrior's daughter. I've been taught not to panic in times like this.
Jin: Lilina.
Lilina: So everyone should have told me... They're too considerate... I'm strong too, you know...
Jin: Lilina, you don't have to hold back in front of me.
Lilina: Jin... I...
Jin: It's okay... I'll be with you.
