(The scene begins with the royals, Nyx, and Lilith appearing in the Astral Plane. There is no point to go back there after the previous chapter, instead prompting you to head directly into this one)
Corrin: Alright, here we are. Elise, Lilith, prepare to heal Nyx. There's no time to lose.
(Elise and Lilith leave)
Xander: Corrin, I have bad news...
Corrin: What's going on?
(Iago and a faction of Faceless appear on the scene)
Iago: You didn't think you could get away that easily, did you, Corrin?
Corrin: How the hell did you even follow us here?!
Iago: I told you already how Nestra is known for its magic. I learned on my own during my time there of my capabilities. With a basic idea of what to do, you'll figure out how to do nearly anything after a while.
Corrin: Damn it... To arms, everyone! Rout the enemy quickly!
(The battle begins. It's important to note that Elise, Lilith, and Nyx cannot be used in this chapter)
(Initiating combat against Iago)
Iago: Behold the power of Nestra's former prodigious prince!
(Corrin initiates combat with Iago)
Corrin: Iago, I don't know what you're planning, but I won't let you get away with it.
Iago: I have much power in my hands, Corrin. I followed you here, to a place you previously thought was safe.
Corrin: How did you even find out the Astral Plane existed?
Iago: I'll just say I have informants telling me what I need to know.
Corrin: I don't know who could have told you such a thing, but I'm tired of this. I won't let you get away with what you did to Nyx.
Iago: Then come for me! Let's see if you're capable!
(Xander initiates combat with Iago)
Xander: …
Iago: Giving me the cold shoulder, are you?
Xander: There is no hope in reasoning with someone like you. It is clear you have gone mad.
Iago: You would have done the same. You didn't see your family and people get massacred before your very eyes.
Xander: ...Don't be so quick to assume.
Iago: Oh? What's this?
Xander: I'm done talking to you. Pray to whatever god you believe in and prepare for oblivion.
(Camilla initiates combat with Iago)
Iago: The oldest princess of Nohr herself is here to take care of me? How cute.
Camilla: I won't be pulled into your traps. I refuse to be taken in by your words.
Iago: Hostile, aren't we?
Camilla: I have no reason to speak with you further. Inflicting pain on others doesn't make you forget the way you suffered.
Iago: You're a royal. I doubt you've ever suffered a day in your life.
Camilla: You obviously don't know much about the Nohrian royal family's history.
Iago: I simply never needed to.
Camilla: For a powerful mage, you really aren't all that smart. Let us finish this here and now. I refuse to let you live any longer than you already have.
(Leo initiates combat with Iago)
Leo: I always read of the dangers of black magic. It can lead to insanity if one isn't careful enough.
Iago: What of it?
Leo: I hadn't ever seen a true example of it until you came along. I would assume it was a combination of grief and dark magic driving you to the edge.
Iago: It's none of your business. You don't have the right to get into my thoughts that way, royal or otherwise. I believe that's what we call rude.
Leo: Keep it to yourself then. See if I care. It doesn't matter to me anyways. I'm here to dispose of you.
Iago: Then don't hold back. Let's see if your bite matches your bark!
(Azura initiates combat with Iago)
Iago: I always thought you were a strange one.
Azura: …
Iago: What? Do I have something on my face?
Azura: In a twisted way, I feel bad for you.
Iago: What are you talking about?
Azura: You fell this far because you couldn't find a healthy way to cope with your grief and anger. Now, it's going to bite you. You made a mistake approaching us with intentions of murder.
Iago: I think we'll have to see who really made the mistake here. Come at me. Let us see which one of us has the power to come out on top!
(Iago is defeated)
Iago: I refuse to die in a place like this... I won't!
(After the battle, Iago stands before Corrin, Xander, Camilla, Leo, and Azura)
Corrin: Iago, it's over. You can't hold this off any longer.
Iago: I wouldn't be quite so sure of that...
(Lilith runs onto the screen)
Lilith: Corrin! We need to—
(Iago strikes Lilith with a blast of magic)
Corrin: No! Lilith!
(Corrin runs to Lilith's side)
Iago: Perfect...
(Iago teleports away)
Corrin: Lilith, are you alright?! Speak to me!
Lilith: My head hurts... Ah... That's blood, isn't it...?
Leo: Elise! Elise!
Corrin: You're going to be alright!
Lilith: Corrin, I...
Xander: Elise, come on!
Corrin: Save your energy. Elise is going to come out any moment, and you're going to—
(Iago appears once again holding a knife. He throws it at Lilith, striking her in the chest)
Iago: May we meet again, royals.
(Iago disappears)
Corrin: Gods above... Lilith, you're going to be okay...
Lilith: Corrin... I feel dizzy...
Corrin: Keep your eyes open! Elise is going to—
Lilith: She won't make it in time...
Corrin: Don't say that! You'll be fine!
Lilith: I need you to know... I'm so glad to have been in your life... May you find eternal happiness... I know you'll win this war and save the continent from King Garon...
Corrin: Lilith, please... You can't just leave me like this! I don't want to lose you!
Lilith: Goodbye, Corrin...
(Lilith dies)
Corrin: This can't be happening... Lilith, wake up! Please!
Camilla: Corrin...
Corrin: She has to be okay!
Azura: I'm sorry...
Corrin: Lilith, I... I'm so sorry...
(Elise appears)
Elise: Corrin...?
Corrin: Elise...
Elise: What... What happened to Lilith?
Corrin: She's gone...
Elise: Corrin, I'm so sorry...
Xander: Corrin, are you alright...?
Corrin: N-No... I'm not...
Xander: I understand... What do you need us to do?
Corrin: Go check on Nyx... I'll be fine. I just need a minute.
Azura: Are you sure...?
Camilla: Just... Call if you need us, alright?
Corrin: Okay...
(Xander, Camilla, Leo, and Azura leave)
Elise: Corrin...
Corrin: Iago... That dastard...
Elise: I'm sorry... I should have tried to get out here sooner. I didn't hear you at first since I was helping Nyx, and now Lilith is—
Corrin: It isn't your fault... You, Lilith, and Nyx... None of you are to blame. This was Iago's doing. He killed her to distract us and allow himself to escape.
Elise: So... He got away.
Corrin: Yes... He did.
Elise: I feel awful...
Corrin: So do I...
Elise: I... I won't let him get away with this again. If he tries to hurt anyone else, I'll do anything I can to stop him, even if—
Corrin: No, you won't. I won't lose anyone else. I need you, Elise. Our family needs you. Nohr needs you.
Elise: But I didn't get in here in time, and Lilith is gone!
Corrin: That's not your fault... Iago is the only one to blame. Claiming we're at fault will only lower morale further, and I can't have that happen.
Elise: What are you going to do...?
Corrin: He's going to increase his security. He won't let us lash out at him for quite some time.
Elise: We have to wait then.
Corrin: Yes, we do... I hate it as much as you do. I want to kill him now, but I know that isn't wise...
Elise: What's your plan then?
Corrin: ...I'm going to stay strong. I won't let the troops suffer. The sooner we can end this war, the sooner we can stop all this pointless loss of life. I refuse to allow another innocent person to die as long as I can do something to save them.
Elise: I'll be here to help you, Corrin! Promise!
Corrin: For now, I'll have to bury my feelings... I can't let anyone see me like this. Morale will only drop, and that's the last thing we need.
Elise: But... You need time to grieve...
Corrin: I'll do it on my own time. I'll miss Lilith... Gods above, I'm going to miss her... But I need to move on. For her sake, I'll drive my sword through that treacherous man's heart. For all the people who died up to this point to allow us to continue this campaign, I need to press on.
Elise: I don't know how much this will help, but... I'll be here if you ever need to talk about it... I know it's hard...
Corrin: Thank you, Elise... I appreciate that... I do need your help now.
Elise: With what?
Corrin: I... I want to bury Lilith behind my room here in the Astral Plane...
Elise: Of course... I'll gladly help you.
(Lilith's dragonstone rolls from her pocket when Corrin lifts her)
Elise: Huh? What's this?
Corrin: It's her dragonstone...
Elise: I've held yours before, but this... This one feels different. It's like it's stronger.
Corrin: That's odd... She mentioned that she put it together herself, but...
Elise: It feels too strong for that. I've been studying magic with Leo since we met up with him, and something feels off about it...
Corrin: What do you think it could be?
Elise: It reminds me of our legendary weapons. It's the same feeling I get from Moonlight, Brynhildr, and the rest of the weapons.
Corrin: That's strange. I don't understand... Could this possibly be a legendary weapon?
Elise: When the gods still walked this land, Anankos created a dragonstone called Asazhi. Maybe this is that same stone...
Corrin: Why would Lilith have it...?
Elise: I think you should keep it. I think that's what Lilith would have wanted.
Corrin: I... I will. Lilith, I'm going to end this war. For you, for the Rainbow Sage, for the Ice Tribe, for Cheve, for Nestra... Nohr will no longer be a land of murder. The generational genocide ends with me. I'm just sorry it had to be this way...
Elise: Let's go on and bury her... Is that alright?
Corrin: Yes... Of course. Let's go.
(Elise and Corrin leave with Lilith and Asazhi)
Rip Lilith can I get an F
-Digital
