"You don't have to do this Robin. We can find another way!" The man shouted at him from behind the wall of fire that separated them. With the man were many others who could only watch in disbelief at what was happening.
Robin stood before someone who looked exactly like him. The man was covered in a malevolent aura which swirled around him like a protective barrier. He looked up at him on his knees with a look of hatred.
The ground was littered with pages from a discarded tome, which all seemed to be dissolving and feeding the massive ball of energy he held in his hands above his head.
"For once, I'm glad you and I are the same. Now I can give my life to protect those I care for…" Robin said.
"You wouldn't dare. Doing this will kill you as well," His doppelganger replied.
"You don't know me very well then. I would sacrifice anything to save my loved ones"
Robin grit his teeth as the last of the pages disappeared into the large orb. The weight of the spell bore down on him and he could feel his fatigue almost overwhelm him. This would be the end for the both of them.
"Father no! Please don't do this. What about our family. We still have to find mother!" A girl cried from behind the wall of fire.
Robin turned to look at the one who shouted and he felt love and warmth fill him at the sight of her. Her hair was disheveled and there was a small bruise on the side of her cheek, nevertheless her strength and determination showed through.
He would do this to save everyone but most of all he would do it to save her.
"I'm sorry we weren't able to find your mother, Morgan," Robin said sadly as he turned back to his foe and brought down the spell that would end everything.
A bright light exploded in his vision obscuring everything around him and then there was nothing.
He felt himself being shaken.
"-obin, it's time to wake up."
Robin groggily opened his eyes and saw Eirika speaking to him, her hand on his shoulder. He shook his head lightly and blinked his eyes rapidly to wake himself up.
"We're near the border of Frelia and we should make it there in an hour or so."
Her words came in clearly that time and Robin made to stand slowly until he was facing Eirika.
He shook the last of his drowsiness away before giving her a nod, which she returned with a smile.
Seth was off to the side checking his horse saddle and making sure it would be ready for travel. They had made camp the last night after walking for a few more hours. Their camp was set up away from the main road so they could remain hidden from more soldiers. Luckily they had not run into any more trouble after the initial battle they had experienced.
He thought about the dream he had been having. Much of the details had disappeared when he had awoken but he could remember a battle. He also remembered the face of a dear loved one, but nothing more.
Robin wondered if that dream was related to his lost memories. He couldn't be sure though and he hoped it would come back to him in time.
Seth led them out to the main road towards the Frelian border where they would hopefully be able to get an audience with the king. Eirika had filled him in yesterday on the different kingdoms within the land of Magvel.
She told him a little about her own kingdom of Renais and how they had been long time allies with Grado before their attack. How her brother was missing in Grado lands and that she hoped to be able to assist him.
"Magvel…" Robin murmured as they walked. The name of the continent was not familiar to him but he could vaguely recall having heard the name before. Eirika's explanation the day before had helped but he would need to look at a map to familiarize himself more the layout of the land.
They walked along in silence until Seth halted their advance. His eyes narrowed and he scanned the area before focusing on the road in front of him.
In the distance seemed to be a man running towards them. His body language showed the man to be in some sort of panic. As soon as he saw them his gaze focused on their party and he seemed to move faster.
Robin slowly removed his tome from his pocket and readied it in case the man was an enemy. Off to the side he saw Seth tense up and his hand drift towards his scabbard.
"Please help!" The man yelled to them when he got within shouting distance, waving his hands frantically.
The man arrived in front of them shortly after and put his hands on his knees while he drew deep breaths.
Eirika moved forward and bent slightly to address the man. "What's seems to be the matter?"
"We're being attacked! Grado soldiers came through this morning and captured our lady Tana!"
"Tana!" Eirika gasped and turned to Seth. "We have to save her!"
"Who is Tana?" Robin asked.
"She is the princess of Frelia." Seth replied grimly. "If Grado manages to bring her with them she would be an excellent hostage."
"Tana and I grew up together and she is a dear friend. We have to do something!" Eirika said.
Robin's face grew determined and he nodded his acceptance, "Then we have to save her."
"Thank you Robin." Eirika said with relief in her voice and turned back to the man. "How many soldiers did you see?"
"I counted around a dozen soldiers and their leader. There could be more however." The man replied, no longer out of breath.
"We'll take care of things then. Please get somewhere safe." Eirika said.
"Oh thank you so much!" The man said as he bowed multiple times. He then faced the road they had come from and continued running.
Eirika then turned to her companions and nodded before taking off down the road at a run.
They hid behind a small hill as they surveyed the land below. Four soldiers were stationed at the road below which lead towards castle Mulan. There were houses along the road but they seemed to be untouched for the moment, their occupants most likely hiding within. The soldiers seemed to be on the lookout for anyone that would challenge them.
Robin retreated from his prone position at the top of the hill and walked back towards Seth and Eirika further below. They were unseen for now.
"There are four soldiers guarding the road. Most likely an advanced party to scout for anyone coming up the road." Robin said.
"If there are only four soldiers we should not have any difficulty defeating them, especially with your magic." Seth replied.
"A frontal assault would probably work but we should still use our element of surprise against them." Robin said.
"Agreed." Seth said.
"I'll get to the top of the hill and start raining down spells on them. If one of them gets close I'll need you to engage him." Robin said to Eirika. She nodded in reply.
He then looked to Seth. "When they try to make their way towards Eirika and I, we'll need you to charge them from behind. With any luck they will be too surprised to properly engage us."
"Understood, I think that's a good plan." Seth said. "I'll wait for you to begin your attack."
Seth made his way below the hill on the other side of the enemies and waited for Robin to begin.
Robin moved to the top of the hill where he would be seen if they were to look in his direction. Eirika stood by him ready to intercept any enemies that came his way, rapier in hand. He readied his spell just as the soldiers below began to turn towards him.
The soldiers saw him just as Robin finished charging his spell and began to rain wind magic down on to their position.
One of the soldiers was caught in a spell and blown down into the ground. He was only wounded however, so he stood back up and continued his advance, albeit at a slower pace. The other soldier managed to get close to Robin before Eirika intercepted him.
She couldn't fully block the large axe the soldier carried dude to its size but she managed to redirect it before managing to get in two quick strikes of her own. The hits were non vital but she managed a hit to the leg of the soldier and his arm which weakened his offensive ability.
The soldier that had been hit earlier was once again blown off his feet by a gust of wind but this time he did not get back up. There were two more soldiers coming their way up the hill and it was then that Seth moved to attack.
Behind the soldiers came a galloping horse that collided with the remaining men from behind, knocking them to the ground. Robin followed the attack up with another round of magic which seemed to disable one of the men.
Seth and Eirika quickly finished up their foes and soon the battlefield was silent.
Eirika moved away from her downed foe and walked down the hill towards Seth. Robin likewise did the same.
"Everybody alright?" Robin asked when the group came together again.
"I'm fine Robin." Eirika replied.
"I as well." Seth said.
"We should head towards the cas-" Robin began but stopped when they heard the sound of shouts and combat in the near distance.
Could the Frelian army have arrived to take back the castle? Robin turned to his companions, nodded and took off towards the sound.
Minutes later they arrived to find a pair of soldiers, one on horseback and the other in heavy armor, surrounded by Grado soldiers near the gates of the castle.
"That's Franz!" Seth quickly blurted out when they stopped to survey the situation. "We have to assist them!"
"Let's move then! I'll engage them from afar while you two advance, hopefully that will get their attention and allow those two to gain ground." Robin said as he charged up his magic and let loose on the enemies.
A soldier was clipped on his side by a gust of wind but remained standing. The soldier turned to face where the attack had come from and saw three people coming up from their flank. He quickly alerted his companions and three of them broke off to engage.
"Franz! We've come to assist." Seth yelled to the pair and crashed into one of the enemy soldiers, knocking him to the ground.
"Glad you came, the name's Gilliam." The man in heavy armor replied as he took a glancing blow from an axe to his armor that left him no worse for wear. He followed up the attack with a stab of his lance that caught the enemy soldier in his stomach, bringing him down.
The entrance of Eirika and her companions were too much for the surprised soldiers and they were brought down shortly after. Eirika sheathed her blade and looked up the road to see Robin walking towards them.
"Thank the stars you arrived when you did Seth," Franz said, sheathing his sword.
Seth looked down the road towards the castle. It did not look as though there was anyone manning the walls so the enemy soldiers may not have seen them yet.
"I'm glad we could make it," Seth said and then gestured towards the castle. "Do you know of the current situation with lady Tana?"
"Aye, she has been captured by Grado soldiers and is being held by their commander in the castle," Gilliam piped up.
"We attempted to mount a rescue but were forced to retreat when we realized we were outnumbered. They managed to catch up to us though and you know the rest," Franz continued and then noticed as Robin sidled up beside them.
Eirika gestured to the newcomer, "This is our friend Robin, he is a magician we met on the way here, we have been immensely grateful for his help," Eirika said at Franz and Gilliams curious looks.
"Hello, I'm glad to meet you," Robin said.
"Did you happen to see how many soldiers were within the castle?" Seth asked.
"There were at least a dozen of them within the courtyard," Franz said.
"That may be difficult to assault, especially if they hold us at the gate," Seth replied gravely.
"If I may speak up for a moment." Robin said.
"Please do Robin, if you have a plan we'd love to hear it." Eirika said.
He gestured to his tome before speaking. "With my magic I have some range on them. I may be able to cast from afar and possibly lure them out into the open." He gestured to Gilliam and Franz, "With sir Gilliams heavy armor and Franz's quickness we should be able to handle any soldiers with my range as support. "
He then looked to Seth and Eirika next, "We will need to move quickly so they don't think to use the princess as a hostage. You two can then run in and take care of any soldiers that remain once I've lured them out."
Gilliam gave a loud laugh once Robin finished talking. "It's risky, but I like it!"
"We need to hurry before they hurt Tana," Eirika said worriedly.
"Let's move then, I'll try to lure them out to the south of the gate and you two will enter through the east."
They hurriedly got into position with Robin approaching the gate tome in hand. Eirika hid behind a large tree and peeked her head out to watch. Seth was further down so that he could avoid being spotted.
As Robin approached the gate he saw six guards standing guard at the large gate. They soon spotted him and shouted at him to halt and to state his identity. Robin didn't reply and instead used that time to fire off two blasts of wind which knocked a soldier to the ground and wounded another. He then took off quickly when they started running after him, leaving the gate unmanned. He just hoped there wasn't too many inside.
Soon he made it to where Franz and Gilliam were waiting, ready to engage. He ran past Gilliams hulking form and positioned himself behind the man and began to take more careful aim at the incoming soldiers. He was surprised at how he felt only mildly fatigued with the fighting they had been doing. It was as if his body was familiar with the stress of combat.
One of the soldiers attempted to run past Gilliam but he quickly put an end to that idea with a sharp stab of his spear which took down a foe. Another soldier was brought down Franz crashed into them from behind. Surrounded and with a large armored foe they couldn't get past, the remaining soldiers fell quickly with minimal injuries on their end.
They quickly ran back towards the gate after they had dealt with the soldiers and found Seth squaring off against three enemy soldiers, while Eirika faced the largest looking man who held a gruesome axe.
"You guys go help Seth, I'll go assist Eirika," Robin yelled as he ran towards Eirika. It did not seem as though she had been injured and the man did not seem to be able to catch up to her superior quickness but he could see that she was tiring quick. All that would be needed to take her down was one good hit.
Robin's hand moving unconsciously to his waist and attempted to pull at a weapon that didn't seem to be there. He quickly glanced at his hand before speeding up towards the large man, he would try to get close as he didn't want to catch Eirika in his spell accidentally.
The man's attention was focused on Eirika so he didn't see Robin barrel into him with his shoulder, knocking him off balance and allowing Eirika to stab him through the heart, ending him.
"Thank you for that Robin," Eirika said gratefully, "I was unsure how I would have defeated him if you hadn't arrived. It seems as though we're making a habit of you coming to the rescue."
Robin blushed slightly at her comment. "Glad to be of service."
The rest of the battle seemed to be over with and as Robin looked around he saw that Seth and the others were now heading towards them.
"We should go search for lady Tana." Seth said, "I'll head down to the dungeons and you can search the upper floors."
The four of them nodded and they set off to search for the princess. Robin went with Eirika to search while Franz and Gilliam went together.
They found Tana locked into a bedroom which was barred by chairs and other furniture. It took them some time to move it out of the way but eventually they were able to pry open the door.
"Tana! I'm so glad to see you. Are you ok?" Eirika said frantically.
"I'm alright Eirika. Oh I was so worried for you and wondered if you were ok!" Tana replied, taking Eirika's hands into hers. She then noticed Robin off to the side who had remained silent after freeing Tana from her makeshift prison. "Who might you be?"
Robin face took on a nervous smile and his hand went to the back of his head. "My name is Robin, I'm a friend of Eirika." He turned to Eirika and addressed her. "I'll let the others know that we found the princess. We'll meet you in the courtyard"
"Oh yes please!" Eirika said.
He quickly took off, not wanting to intrude on a reunion between friends. He heard footsteps on the floors below and soon found Franz and Gilliam. They were glad to know that the princess was found and headed towards the courtyard to wait.
Robin then took off towards the lower parts of the castle where the dungeon was and found Seth moving through the halls. He told Seth that the princess was found and that they would be waiting in the courtyard.
They didn't have to wait long before the two princesses made their appearance and cheers all around were exchanged for their successful rescue.
Robin felt slightly out of place as he didn't really know anyone, so he mostly kept quiet to himself.
They decided to move towards the Frelian capital before Grado reinforcements arrived. What supplies that they could scavenge from the castle was taken with them and they loaded what to could on to the horse saddles and then they were off.
Steady progress was made as they headed north with Seth and Franz taking the lead and Gilliam in the back as their rear flank. They kept a lookout for any enemies that they may come across but luckily did not run into trouble.
Eirika and Tana talked to themselves in low voices so as to not draw attention while the rest of them remained vigilant and aware. If Grado had made it to Mulan they could possibly have made it further north.
They set up camp that night as it got dark. They were few hours from the capital and would make it there in the morning. Camp was set up away from the main road and fires were kept low so they would not draw any unwanted attention. The two princesses were given a tent to share, which they had managed to scavenge from the castle before they left.
"You did good out there Robin," Gilliam said to Robin as they sat around the campfire. "You look like a scholar but you hold yourself like a soldier in combat. Do you have any military experience?"
"I can't say that I have any memory of it," Robin said sheepishly while rubbing his hands in front of the fire. The night wasn't too cold but still enough that he needed to sit in from of the fire to stay comfortable.
"Well you certainly seemed familiar with the battlefield. I've seen many rookies get scared and lose their wits out on the battlefield during combat. You didn't, maybe you're some sort of natural."
Robin shrugged but didn't answer.
"How did you meet Seth and Eirika?" Franz asked.
"We met on the road to Mulan from Renais. They were being attacked by Grado soldiers during their escape and I just lent a hand. They wouldn't have needed the help but I didn't want to just sit by and let it happen."
"That's brave of you. Most people wouldn't stick out their necks that way, especially if their lives are to be put on the line."
"I just thought it was the right thing to do," Robin said.
They continued on into the night trading stories with Robin mostly listening until Seth relieved them from the night watch. Robin laid down near the fire and used his coat as a makeshift pillow. Luckily the night was slightly warm and he was next to the fire so he did not get overly cold. He hoped that they would be able to get a tent for all of them but they would have to make due for now.
The night passed without anything happening and they resumed their march towards the Frelian capital. It was a few hours later that they were met by a contingent of soldiers wearing the colors of Frelia. They quickly noticed their princess and sir Gilliam escorting her and whisked her and their party away to meet her father.
They did not wait long before the king allowed them into the throne room to welcome his daughter and Eirika. Robin watched with his back to a pillar as the king tried to convince Eirika to stay and wait out the war.
He saw the look of despair cross her face when the king told her that her father had not made it and that her twin brother was missing. Robin wondered if there was anyone out there that could be looking for him. In the face of all of her ordeals, Eirika did not lose hope but seemed to gain more determination, he admired her for that.
Eirika would not back down and eventually the King acquiesced to her request. He could not spare her soldiers due to needing to defend his own borders but he promised to provide her with any help that he could.
He bade them to stay in the castle overnight while he prepared them with supplies that they would need for their journey. Much as he wished Eirika would not leave the safety of the castle he would not leave her with no help.
They were given rooms that night in the castle all near each other. Robin sat on the bed wondering what he should do now. When he had first met Eirika and Seth they had said he may be able to settle here if he wanted. In the flurry of events since they came he had not had chance to speak with Eirika on what he should do.
A knock at his door broke his line of thought and he slowly got up and padded over to it and opened it. He found Eirika there, a soft smile on her face.
"May I speak with you Robin?" Eirika asked.
"Of course, one moment." Robin opened the door fully and stepped out into the hallway with Eirika. They walked along the corridor in silence until they got to a balcony that faced out into the horizon. Robin leaned up against the railing and looked outward.
"I'm sorry we haven't been able to talk much," Eirika began after a moment. She also stood against the railing not far from Robin.
"It's understandable with everything that has happened, I didn't take offense," Robin said.
Eirika was silent after that and she looked as if she was uncertain about her next words.
"I really appreciated all that you've done to help so far Robin. I don't think things would have gone as smoothly without your assistance. Your magic and plan to take the castle was wonderful."
Robin felt shyness creep up at her praise and his hand rose up to rub the back of his head. "It was nothing really, just some simple strategies really."
"Simple as they were, they made the fights go much better than I would have planned. I would probably just have tried a frontal assault and gotten us all hurt in the process." Eirika's cheeks blushed red at her honest evaluation of her tactics.
"I think you should give yourself more credit then that. You have a natural talent for combat."
"Thank you for that Robin, you yourself seemed to do fine in the battles that we experienced so far, could you have been a soldier before you lost your memories?"
"It's certainly possible that I could have been, maybe I was a tactician for a grand army!" Robin joked. Though with how quickly he acclimated to fighting and the book he found his person when he woke up, it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility he supposed.
"Wouldn't that be wonderful. I can definitely see you being a tactician of some kind. You're able to keep your cool in battle and you have your magic to keep you out of danger while you assess the battlefield."
Robin chuckled at that but didn't say anymore. There as a lull in the conversation after that but it didn't feel like they were quite done. Eirika seemed to have something more to say. Robin stayed quiet and let her gather her thoughts.
"What are you plans now that we've reached Frelia?" Eirika began, seemingly after some deliberation, "If you would like I could ask King Hayden if he has a position open for a mage, or maybe even some work he could think of within the castle, or a village that would need someone like you, or even a pos-"
"Actually, if it's all the same to you." Robin interrupted her, "I'd be very happy if you'd let me stay on and help you."
There was a blush on both of their cheeks. Eirika from her rushed monologue and Robin for his interruption. A smile slowly bloomed into existence on Eirika's face at his words.
He wasn't sure exactly what he wanted to do in the future but he knew for sure that he didn't want to abandon Eirika. There wasn't much else he knew about with his memory loss so the least he could do was help out if he had the means to do so.
"I would be grateful if you continued to travel with us Robin." Eirika said with some emotion in her voice. "It will be dangerous though, surely you'd like to stay away from the war."
"I know of your quest and I can't just sit by and let others suffer while I have the power to lend a hand. We'll take back your kingdom and then maybe you could grant me some small plot of land to farm on maybe as thanks, haha." Robin chuckled at that.
"I'd be happy to grant you a much larger boon if we succeed in our quest but a small bit of land wouldn't be out of the question. Eirika beamed.
They stayed for a few minutes more before Eirika stood up from her position on the railing.
"Well I think I'd better head to bed, we have a long day tomorrow."
"I think I'll stay here for just a moment longer. Good night Eirika."
"Good night to you too Robin."
Eirika turned to walk back down the corridor to her chambers, Robin watched her for a moment before turning back to the night sky.
Robin awoke early the next day. After talking with Eirika he went to bed not long after. He was given a meal by some servants and then told to meet the rest of his party in the throne room once he was finished.
He quickly ate the basic but nutritious breakfast of sausage, eggs and fruit before he made his way to the throne room. Being late would look bad after all. He needn't have worried though as the only people who seemed to be in the room were Eirika and Seth.
"Good morning," Robin said as he walked up to the pair.
"Good morning Robin, I hope your sleep was pleasant," Eirika said.
"Morning," Seth added.
"The others should be here soon, I believe King Hayden is arranging some things for our journey," Eirika said.
"I heard you would be joining us Robin." Seth addressed Robin and put a hand on his shoulder in a friendly gesture. "Your magic will be a great help in the battles to come."
"It's nothing Seth, just glad to help." Robin smiled at him, which Seth returned.
Slowly the rest of the party trickled in, Franz, Gilliam Tana and finally King Hayden and his knight escort. King Hayden gave a nod to them as he made his way to his throne and sat upon it, Tana stood at his side. He then motioned for Eirika to stand before him.
Eirika strode her way to the front of the throne, bowed and then waited for King Hayden to address her.
"Is there nothing I can do to dissuade you from this action, Eirika?" King Hayden asked gravely. "I ask you one last time for your father's sake."
"No King Hayden, I must find my brother and help my people. I cannot sit by while Grado ravages my lands and terrorizes my people."
"Very well then." He sighed, "I have arranged for some help on your quest. I cannot give you soldiers as we will be marching to defend ourselves from Grado but I can lend you the assistance of my vassals.
He motioned for Gilliam and two others to stand beside Eirika, "These are my vassals, Gilliam whom you already met, Moulder and Vanessa." He looked to the three, "You will serve Princess Eirika and obey her orders as if I had given them myself, do you understand?"
"Yes my liege," the trio said in unison.
"Good." He turned back to Eirika after he finished addressing them, "These are some of my most trusted and stalwart vassals, I know they will prove valuable on your journey. I have also called for a merchant to provision you and carry your supplies on your journey. He will be arriving any moment."
The doors of the throne room opened right after he said that and in walked two people, an older looking man and a woman. They strode up to the throne and bowed low before they stood back up to address the king.
"I have answered you summons my lord," the man said.
"Good, I don't believe I am familiar with this woman, who is she?" King Hayden asked the man.
"Ah this here is Anna, she is one of my suppliers and a good friend of mine. We were in the middle of some business before your summons and I asked her to come with me. She hails all the way from the land of Ylisse."
"I am honored to be able to meet you." The woman called Anna said as she bowed low.
"You are welcome in my kingdom." He said to her before turning back to the merchant. "Now onto the business for which I summoned you."
Anna took that as a dismissal and stepped off to the size. The woman looked around the hall as the man talked with the king. Her eyes lazily drifted to each person as if studying them and not finding anything of interest, until she caught sight of Robin and her eyes widened in disbelief.
The woman named Anna stared at him seemingly shocked by what she saw. Her gaze did not shift for what seemed like minutes. He began to feel slightly self conscious and began looking over himself to see what was wrong, then the woman spoke.
"R-Robin what in the world are you doing here!?" Anna said incredulously as she ran over to his spot by the pillar to speak with him.
Starled at her outburst he opened his mouth but no words seemed to come out. He wondered if this woman knew him from before he lost his memories. Maybe they had been friends or acquaintances. He quickly gathered his thoughts, "I'm sorry miss do I know you?"
"Robin don't you remember me? The lovable merchant Anna!" Anna spread her arms wide as she introduced herself. When she saw that no recognition pop into Robin's face she dropped them and instead raised a hand to her face. "Don't tell me it happened again!"
"What do you mean by happened again?" Robin asked, now bewildered.
By now everyone in the throne room had gone silent and were paying attention to what was happening between the two.
"I don't believe I have ever met that man over there. Is he a vassal of yours Eirika?" The king asked her.
"Oh that is my friend Robin, your highness. We met on the road to Frelia, he lent us a hand and has been with us since then. He is a skilled magician and plans to come with us on our journey."
"Robin…" The king muttered and eyed Robin as if trying to remember something.
Eirika then walked over to the pair as they spoke to each other. If this person knew Robin maybe she could help him regain his memories or she knew of his family.
"Hah! Wait til Chrom hears about this. Robin's lost his memory again and I was the one to find him. Hmmm maybe I can charge him for the information somehow. A finders fee if you will" Anna rubbed her hands together in glee.
"I don't really know what or who you're talking about miss Anna." Robin said, confused at how the situation was progressing.
"Excuse me miss, how do you know Robin?" Eirika asked when she reached them.
Anna seemed to snap out of her daze and looked at Eirika, "Sorry about that, sometimes I tend to go off on a tangent. As to how I know Robin, we fought together in Valm."
"Oh? Were you a part of one of the countries that had been conquered?" King Hayden asked having made his way to where the commotion was happening.
"We were actually part of the liberation force. We're members of the Shepherds, maybe you've heard of us?" Anna boasted proudly with her hands on her hips and a wide smile.
King Hayden's eyes widened at her proclamation, clearly recognizing the name.
Eirika vaguely remembered her brother telling her about the Shepherds of Ylisse. An elite group of soldiers who had never lost a single battle. They were integral in liberating Valm from Walhart the Conqueror and were lead by Chrom the exalt of Ylisse and their Grandmaster who was said to have been a brilliant tactician and a key player in all of their victories. Her brother had much admiration for Grandmaster of Ylisse. And Robin seemed to be a member of that prestigious group.
"I have heard of that group. It's been said that every member of the group was an elite warrior, unmatched in combat. And you say you two were a part of it?" King Hayden asked.
"Why of course. I was not only the best thief in the group but also supplied them with all of their weaponry and merchandise." Anna boasted.
"And Robin?" Eirika said curiously.
Anna grinned widely at her question then walked next to Robin, put her hand on his shoulder and faced the room as if to present him, "May I introduce you to Robin..." Anna trailed off. "The Liberator of Valm, The Master Tactician, and Grandmaster of Ylisse..."
The people around the room took a moment to take in her words before recognition seemed to dawn on their faces.
None of those titles sounded at all familiar to Robin but it seemed as if the people in the room were familiar with them. Even the king himself seemed at a loss for words at the revelation. Surely there was no way he was the person they were talking about.
Robin wondered just who he was before he lost his memories.