Cid was surprised by Gunzler's request. "Mr. Gunzler... you must be aware of B-Garden's neutrality," he said.

"I understand that this might've come as a shock for you," Gunzler explained, "but you probably realize that Galbadia seeks world domination."

"Even so... it would be a great risk for Balamb Garden to get involved. Maybe you'd better consult the officials of Trabia or Galbadia Garden."

"Galbadia Garden has been under their government's rule for a while already, even though they won't admit that officially. And Trabia is still in ruins because of that missile attack."

"You have put me in a hard position," Cid said and took a serious expession.

"I know, but please, you must consider helping Dollet. They might invade any day..."

Cid sighed. "I will think this over and let you know about my decision in the evening."


Rinoa had met some of her old friends and gathered useful information about Timber's current situation. She was now returning to Lion's Nest, which had been used as a storage for the bar nearby and then abandoned. It was a little house that was desperately in need of repair.

"Hi, everyone."

Zone and Watts were playing triple triad as Rinoa entered the house.

"So, you've got any new information?" Watts asked.

"A lot!" Rinoa sat down. "There are no resistance movements here these days; President Deling has taken care of that. The Galbadians have extablished a military base near the railway station and they are recruiting new members to their army directly from G-Garden."

"Sounds bad." Zone sighed. "How are we ever gonna free this place if they've got a god damn military base here?"

"Unless we do something about that base, there is no hope..." Watts said.


In Deling City, a couple of soldiers entered General Caraway's mansion.

"Good evening," Caraway said politely. "How can I help you?"

"You can help us by getting the heck out of here!"

He was shocked. "Excuse me...!"

"The President doesn't like people who plot behind his back."

"What! I've been perfectly loyal to him!"

"Well, your daughter, the member of a terrorist organisation, hasn't!"

Rinoa...

The soldiers literally dragged him out of the building and threw him on the sidewalk, like a garbage bag. Some people gathered around him to see what was happening.

"C'mon, get outta here!" a soldier ordered.

Caraway rose up slowly and walked away, hanging his head. He was sad and insulted. The new president was paranoid but Caraway could've never expected to be treated like that. The feelings of rage and hatred boiled inside him as he took the course towards the railway station.

They shall hear from me again!



Headmaster Cid had made his decision about Gunzler's request. He had called him and Squall to his office.

"I've thought this over and over," he started. "Our Garden barely evaded Galbadia's missile attack, which shows how dangerous they can be. I believe that you're not concerned because of nothing, Mr. Gunzler; they are probably planning on invading Dollet. That's why I have decided to support Dollet to defend itself."

"You have made the right decision, Mr. Kramer!"