Ostia's military primarily consists of soldiers in heavy defense gear, such as Armor Knights and Generals. With them, Castle Ostia's defenses have always been incredibly strong. For a long time now, the castle has been rumored to be "unconquerable."

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.