Roy was in the command tent, making sure the army was stocked with everything they needed before they set out for the mountains.
'But... What about...?' Roy was struggling to remember his whole army's inventory.
He sighed. He had already triple checked. There wasn't a shadow of doubt in his mind they would get into a battle.
'Lances... Swords... Yes...' Roy was feeling out of his mind.
As if he were answered from a prayer, Wolt walked in.
"Oh, how are you, my friend?" Wolt asked.
"Thank the gods..." Roy mumbled.
Wolt gave a confused look. "What?"
"Oh, its just that... I wonder if I'm doing things right. I suppose I just need someone to talk to at the moment."
Wolt blinked. "Are you okay?" He asked, looking side to side. "We are all still very much alive, so it seems. I think that you're doing just fine."
Roy gave another sigh. "I'm aware. But what if I mess up? As the leader, I must take care of any cracks in the seams. It may prove to be too much to handle..."
Wolt groaned in annoyance. "Roy, when will you learn? We are all here for you, you aren't in this alone. Hell no. Any duties you don't feel like doing? Put that up to us."
"I don't want to come off as lazy..."
"And I know you won't, but you must know your limits. Heh, the irony. just yesterday, you told me not to overwork yourself. I think you should also follow your own advice." Wolt said confidently.
"...Right..." Roy grew slightly nervous at the mention of the day before.
Wolt awkwardly cleared his throat. "So uh, I better get goin'. March and stuff, right? Right. See ya."
Wolt quickly left, not wanting to sour Roy's mood.
'...Well, that was a nice distraction while it lasted..." Roy went back to sorting the inventory.
o - o - o - o
When the Pherae army were finished storing their possessions, they set out for the mountains. Roy made sure everybody in the army was armed to the teeth, and the healers were heavily guarded.
'Everyone here?' Roy began a mental roll call, slightly paranoid.
"Phew." Roy wiped the sweat forming on his forehead after he made sure everyone was accounted for. 'Why was I so afraid?' Shrugging it off, he made the order for the army to move out.
During the march, Roy was rather quiet. He was constantly checking all sides of the army, as if expecting something to happen. Though he didn't realize it, someone else did.
"Er... Are you well, Roy?" Lucina asked worriedly.
Roy slightly jumped at the sound of her voice. "Whoa!... Oh, it's you, Lucina. Wh-what can I do for you?" He stuttered.
Tilting her head at his strange behavior, she replied. "Well, it's just that you seem very nervous."
"Nervous? No way. I'm fine, trust me."
"Right. You looked as if you were being hunted by a group of assassins. No need to worry I suppose." Lucina said, crossing her arms.
Roy mentally sighed. 'So she picked up on Wolt's sarcasm... Great.'
"Uh... Its nothing, don't worry about it."
"Are you sure? Don't hesitate to ask for help. Please, I'm with you, I can help with anything." Lucina said, worry taking over yet again.
Feeling his heartrate skyrocket as usual with her, he quickly turned his head. "Yeah... Y-yeah... Thank you..." He mumbled.
Lucina sighed. She knew she probably wouldn't get anywhere anytime soon, so she decided to let it go for the moment.
She chose to meet up with Cynthia, who was relatively close by. She saw her on her pegasus near Merlinus's carriage.
"How are you, Cynthia?"
"Oh! Lucy! I'm doing good. Marching is as boring as ever, you know."
"You will have to go scouting ahead in a bit, right?" Lucina asked.
"Yup, don't worry, I'll be safe. I'll be as stealthy as a barbarian!" Cynthia said.
"How reassuring... Don't do anything crazy, got it?" Lucina said seriously.
"Yes, I promise." Cynthia replied.
o - o - o - o
Meanwhile, at a nearby village...
"Hey, boss! Our guys came back from the village!" A barbarian said.
"Oh really? Then I suppose we can go on our usual visit down the village and take the loot." The leader said.
"Boss, somethin's different though. I saw an army 'round here! They look like Lycia's troops." The henchman said.
"Lycia?" The leader thought for a moment. "Well, that shouldn't be too much a problem. They have to be the leftovers of the army that got their ass handed to them by Bern. If they are, we're in the clear."
The henchman nodded. "Yeah, boss!"
The leader rubbed his chin. "It would be for the best if we took our precautions. Let's see if we can take loot from them too!"
The leader shouted to his men. "Alright boys! Let's take em' on!"
o - o - o - o
The Army was drawing near a village, which was either dangerous or beneficial. As that was where trouble occured.
Roy was crossing his fingers that nothing bad happened or would happen. "Oh gods, oh gods, oh gods..."
As they arrived at the village, Merlinus immediately had news for the young lord.
"Master Roy, a villager requested to see you. Hey, you, wait just a moment..." The villager ran past Merlinus.
"Are you Roy, from the Pherae family!?" The villager asked hopefully.
'Dammit...' "Yes, how may I help you?" Roy responded.
"Sir! There are bandits here, we wish for you to defeat them!"
'Well, that's not good...' "Bandits? Where?"
"There is a pack of bandits that made their way into the base of an old castle near the cliffs." The villager said.
'And that's even worse...' "And the castle guards? Where are they?" Roy asked.
"They fled when they heard the news of Lycia's loss against Bern... Us villagers were left behind. We spend our days in fear of bandit attacks."
'I just can't forget about Araphen, can I?' Roy thought.
"We have no one else to ask." The villager continued. "Please help us!"
"Master Roy, it would be best if we kept our pace towards Ostia." Merlinus said.
"I understand. But these people need help, and we are able to help, so why should we ignore them?" Roy said.
"Master Roy!?" Merlinus exclaimed with shock.
The villager smiled with joy. "You will help us!? Thank you! We will spare resources. Also, please make use of the gate, it will take you right next to the castle."
Roy nodded. "Alright, thanks."
The villager made his way to make arrangements for the use of the gates.
Merlinus gave a disapproving look while Roy shrugged.
"Sorry, but it just doesn't feel right to leave people who need help. Now, I believe we have a job to do!" Roy said.
"Sigh*... So full of energy when you're young..." Merlinus said exhaustedly.
Roy smiled. He ran to the rest of the army.
"Okay, everyone! I hope you all have some fight left in you! There are some villagers who need help with a bandit problem. around those cliffs, there is a castle. That is where we strike. A group is going to use the gate while another group will follow the path up north, got it? Move out when I call your name!" Roy started pointing to troops, assigning them to a certain area.
"Cynthia, Wolt, Marcus, and Owain. You'll be using the gate! Lucina, Rutger, Dieck, you're with me! Lets go!"
Marcus was especially surprised. 'Heh, it appears he is adapting quite well to the role of a leader... Lord Eliwood would be proud.'
o - o - o - o
Meanwhile, at a nearby church...
"Thank you, Dorothy. Please tell Saul as well." An elderly Bishop said to Dorothy.
"You're welcome, Bishop Yodel, and I will." She replied.
She walked off, searching for Saul. 'But where did Father Saul go?' She sighed. 'How am I supposed to protect him if he keeps disappearing?'
"Um... Father Saul, I appreciate the offer, but maybe not today." A young woman said to him.
"Oh come now, don't be so cold. I'm sure we can sit comfortably tonight while you listen to my preaching..." Saul said seductively.
"Uh..."
"Father Saul! There you are!" Dorothy yelled.
"Wha? Dorothy?" Saul sputtered.
"Er... Well then, good day." The woman ran away.
"Huh? Wait, come back!" Saul called out, but was left without a response.
"*Sigh... Now look at what you've done, Dorothy. She left because you came upon us with such a scary look on your face."
"Hey! This is the face I was born with! Father Saul, you were hitting on another girl." She said accusingly.
"Hey, you make it sound evil, but I assure you, my intentions were pure. I was simply offering help to a poor soul in need.
"Just put that on hold, will you?" She said.
"Fine, fine. Is there something you wanted to tell me?" Saul asked.
"Well, the Lycia Alliance is supposed to be around here somewhere..." Dorothy said.
"What!? Hold, Princess Guinevere is still with them, is she not?" Saul asked worriedly.
Dorothy rolled her eyes. "Yes, if the reports from the Elmine Church are correct."
Saul grinned with excitement. "Hurry then! We must join that army!"
"..." Dorothy stood still.
"Hm? What's the matter?" Saul asked.
"You want to join only because Princess Guinevere is sooo beautiful, am I right?"
He sighed. "Don't be ridiculous... Come on, we must make haste."
She perked up. "Yes sir!"
o - o - o - o
"Alright... These guys are no joke..." Roy said while hacking away at a bandit.
"It seems... Hah! That the skill of our foes is increasing at an alarming rate..." Lucina said.
"Heh, I could... Yah! Do this all day!" Rutger said.
"Don't lie. You are getting exhausted." Dieck spoke.
"Oh really? Then let's see who keels over first!" Said Rutger.
Roy ignored them, looking to see how many bandits were on the path. "Hey, I see a village! We should visit them after the battle. Ah!" Roy was attacked by a mercenary.
"Roy!" Lucina quickly jumped in front of the strike, blocking it. She made quick work of him, slicing his chest.
"*Sigh... Sorry, Lucina. I guess I always have to be saved..." Roy said.
Lucina shook her head. "Don't worry about it, you have improved and will further improve at your swordsmanship. Hurry now, we must finish this battle."
"Right, sorry." Roy said.
Lucina jumped back into the fray, taking out enemies near the village.
Rutger and Dieck held their ground further in, waiting for Roy and Lucina. Roy and Lucina regrouped with them and they set out towards the castle.
o - o - o - o
Cynthia led her group to the gate. She was speaking with the villager controlling the gate.
"Oh, its you guys. Okay, hang on a sec, I'll open the gate for you..."
This greatly surprised the bandits, as they were ignorant there was a gate.
"What the hell!?" The bandit boss exclaimed with shock.
"There was a gate there? Crafty bastards... Everyone! we're being flanked! regroup at the castle!" He yelled to his henchman that were leaving to fight off Roy's group.
Cynthia realized the opportunity at hand, their forces were temporarily split. She decided to do a all-out charge.
"Everyone! Now's our chance!" Owain swiftly jumped on her Pegasus, then she led the charge, ramming into a few bandits with her Pegasus.
Wolt jumped on Marcus's horse and launched arrows at any enemy he saw. Though there weren't many left, what with Owain's prowess with his blade, quickly taking out every bandit in his path. Soon, there was only the boss left.
"Hurgh... Dammit... Tch, no one has ever stayed standing after takin' one of my blows! How about we test if you can?" He said to Owain, who jumped off Cynthia's Pegasus to confront the boss.
Owain chuckled. "So it appears you have never heard of me. Me, Owain Dark! If you didn't know me before, you will forever know my name in the afterlife." He said.
The Bandit boss gulped. "Y-you think you're scary? You obviously ain't heard o' me! Come get some!" The Bandit charged at Owain.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk... A fatal mistake..." Owain said. Owain dodged the strike with his reflexes that were well known amongst his friends for being near-superhuman level.
"H-huh...?" The Bandit boss was close to soiling himself.
"Hah! And I hoped for a challenge. Oh well, I suppose there are plenty of fish in the sea. Farewell!" Owain quickly turned around and stabbed him through the heart.
"Gah...! N-no... I don't... Wanna die..." He collapsed to the ground.
"Hmph." Owain cleaned his blade of the blood. He looked around for Cynthia who he assumed was scouting for hidden enemies. He spotted her speaking with Lucina and the rest of her group. They had cleared the Bandits in their path.
"Cousins! I have defeated the enemy leader!" He shouted to them.
"Great job, Owain! The others are catching up." Cynthia said.
Roy, Rutger, and Dieck ran up to where they were, completely out of breath.
"*Huff, Huff! Lucina! Don't just...Huff. Leave us like that!" Roy said bending over to catch his breath.
"D-damn it. Why are you so fast...?" Rutger said.
"Maybe you need more training." Dieck suggested to Rutger.
"Oh, ha ha. You don't look so great either, tough guy." Rutger replied.
"Hmph."
Roy stepped forward. "So, the bandit leader?"
"Taken care of." Owain spoke.
"Great, nice one, team. I'm going to go take care of the castle. You guys regroup with the others, we will not waste time. We are marching as soon as possible." Roy said.
They nodded, taking off to regroup with the others. Roy was about to leave until Lucina grabbed his shoulder.
"Are you sure you don't want backup just in case?" She asked, remembering what happened the last time he was left alone.
Roy rolled his eyes. "C'mon, I'll be fine, don't worry."
Lucina put her arms at her sides, looking to the ground giving a dejected look.
Roy sighed. "Fine, I suppose you could come."
"Thank you." She perked up with a smile.
'How does she have so much control over me...?' Roy thought with exasperation.
They made their way to the castle, and surprisingly, Merlinus was already there.
Roy was confused. "Um, Merlinus? How did you get here so quickly?"
"Master Roy, that isn't important right now. However, a priest from the Elimine Church is looking for you... And Princess Guinevere!" He said.
"Huh? Where is Princess Guinevere?" Roy asked. Merlinus pointed to her. "How did... You know what? Nevermind. Anyway, How did this Priest know that Princess Guinevere was with us?"
Merlinus shook his head. "I'm afraid I do not know..."
"I'll speak with him myself. Where is he?" Roy asked. Merlinus pointed behind himself.
Guinevere stopped him from proceeding, however. "Roy, if you don't mind, I would also like to meet this priest."
Roy shrugged. "Alright, but stay close. We have no idea who this guy is. Lucina, I would like you to hide somewhere close and strike if this guy tries anything."
Lucina tilted her head in confusion. 'Why is he being so paranoid? We're only meeting with a priest...
She supposed it didn't hurt to be prepared for anything, so she hid behind a pillar.
"Merlinus, let him pass, now."
"Of course."
Merlinus moved out of the way, and out came a priest with purplish hair who looked to be in his late teens or early twenties.
"Ah, Master Roy! It is a pleasure to meet you at last." He greeted.
He bowed with flourish. "I am Saul, a priest of the Elimine Church as you may have heard." He extended a hand which Roy took.
"Nice to meet you." Roy said casually.
Saul looked over Guinevere. "And also... You must be Princess Guinevere, correct? You are as beautiful as the rumors tell, nay, even more so!"
"U-uh... Thank you...?" She replied with confusion.
"Ahem... Anyway, your Highness, I wish to know the location of the 'Fire Emblem'. It is with you as we speak, is it not?" Saul questioned with a soft look.
Guinevere recoiled with shock. "What!? H-how did you know that!?"
Roy looked confused however.
Saul continued. "The head Church in Bern informed us that the mysterious Fire Emblem had mysteriously disappeared from the temple of seals. Not only that, but they also informed me that you left at exactly the same time. So, does that sound suspicious to you?"
"..." Guinevere was silent.
Saul continued yet again. "I was sent by the Church to confirm this mystery, so it appears it was true. Answer me this this: Why did you take the Fire Emblem?
"I... I wished to stop my brother." She responded.
"You wished to stop Zephiel, the King of Bern?" Saul rubbed his chin in thought. "Do you know what the Fire Emblem is used for?"
"Of course. The Fire Emblem is a key that awakens the sword that was used to slay the mighty Dragons in the past. Or, that was what my father told me. I am unsure of how exactly they work, though. The possibility of the Fire Emblem falling into enemy hands seemed to concern my brother... A lot." Guinevere finished.
"And so you took it, hoping to make your brother believe it had indeed fallen into enemy hands so that he would stop his conquest?" Saul questioned.
"Correct... But it appears that didn't work..."
"I see... As a representative of the Elimine Church, I musk ask this: What do you plan to do from here?"
"..." She was silent.
Saul motioned for her to answer.
"...Must I answer at this moment?"
"So your highness does have a plan?"
"Yes, I have not given up hope of settling this war without bloodshed."
"But, it seems there has already been plenty of bloodshed, and mostly the countries Bern has conquered. I would like to join you to fight in your cause."
"Very well." Roy answered. "Uh, go ahead, the rest of the army is that way." Roy pointed.
Saul bowed and left to regroup with the army.
"Okay, Lucina. We're fine now." Roy said.
"What he mentioned was interesting. Princess Guinevere, it was called the Fire Emblem, correct?" Lucina asked.
Guinevere nodded. "Yes, it's purpose is for the Sword that was used for slaying Dragons in the scouring."
Lucina closed her eyes in thought. 'Could I tell them? I can trust them, at least Roy.'
"Well, Princess Guinevere, I don't know if Roy has told you yet, but I come from a different world. I am the Princess of Ylisse, or the Exalt."
"What!? But how did...?" Guinevere was at a loss for words.
Roy raised an eyebrow. "Exalt? What is that?"
"Oh, forgive me. It means I am the current ruler of Ylisse. A Queen if you will." Lucina explained.
"Q-Queen!?" Roy was absolutely taken aback. He had no idea his friend was such a high status. Suddenly he felt out of place. both of them were of much higher social status.
'Um... I'm not so sure what to do...' Roy just decided to let her explain.
"Anyway, in my world, we have a Fire Emblem as well."
Guinevere looked like she was about to faint.
"It has a different purpose, however. Forgive me, but I don't think I trust you with this information, Princess Guinevere."
"Oh, no worries. I do not think I could handle the information anyway."
Roy spoke up. "I will talk with you during the march Lucina. This seems like a lot to take in."
"Of course. I will meet up with Cynthia and the others. Farewell Roy." Roy gave her a small wave and she departed.
"..." Guinevere still had no words.
"So. You have the Fire Emblem?" Roy said.
"Forgive me for not saying. We should really go though..." Guinevere quickly walked away to join with the rest of the army.
"...What a day. There are two Fire Emblems." Roy looked side to side. He crossed his fingers that there weren't any Risen close by.
"Yeah, I should probably get going, too." Roy ran to the rest of the army.
o - o - o - o
After taking Saul, a priest of the Elimine Church, and Dorothy, his bodyguard, Roy's army crossed the mountains without issue and entered Thria lands. Located southeast of Ostia, this country is governed by Lord Orun, a half brother to Lord Hector.
It seemed to be a safe place for Roy and his army to stay.
However, Bern's reach extended to Thria as well.
o - o - o - o
During the march...
"A shield, huh?" Roy asked.
"Correct. The Fire Emblem, or the shield of seals, holds five gemstones; Sable, Vert, Azure, Argent, and Gules. At a young age, we are taught how to perform the Awakening."
"I see. What is the Awakening?"
"A sacred rite that calls upon Naga that supposedly gives Ylisse royalty the power of a god. I have only heard from stories, however. And it hasn't been performed in over a thousand years." Lucina said.
Roy rubbed the back of his head. 'So not only is my friend a Queen, but she can obtain the power of a god?' He wondered just how deep the story of the previous Exalts went.
"But... During our search, we couldn't find Vert. We supposed maybe it was lost."
"Lost? How?" Roy asked.
"I... I don't know. It may have been destroyed or fell into an unretrieveable area. We couldn't find it wherever we looked."
"Darn... So what did you try to do afterwards?"
"We... Hoped that Naga could do something, anything. But we were too late."
Roy rubbed his chin in deep thought. "So how will we take down Grima?"
Lucina perked up at that. "So you'll help us!?"
"Of course. You all had your childhoods and your world taken from you. I wish to help in any way I can. Besides, this concerns us now, Marcus told me of Risen attacks occurring more frequently. If Grima is the source, we have no choice but to take him out."
Lucina sighed. "You make it all sound so easy..."
"I have to stay optimistic, who knows what will happen." Roy said.
"I cannot thank you enough you have done so much for me. I wish there was some way I can repay you." Lucina said.
"Don't worry, you already are, silly. You're helping us out on our cause, correct? So it's only fair that we help you out on yours." Roy said.
"Thank you... So much..." Lucina was close to tears. They may have a chance at defeating Grima.
"Hey, no tears. Unless they're happy tears." Roy said with a smile.
"Don't worry, they are..." Lucina said, assuring Roy.
"That's good. I wouldn't want you to be sad, now would I?"
"First things first though. We must focus on the war against Bern. Also, we should kill any Risen we see. It's worrying just how much there are now..."
"Of course." Lucina agreed.
Marcus called out to Roy. "Lord Roy! We are approaching Thria castle!"
"Good! We should stay and rest here." Roy said.
The army waited outside the castle gates for further orders.
"Lucina. You should go talk with your sister. I have to meet with Lord Orun."
"Very well. And Roy!" Lucina yelled to him as he was walking away. "Thank you..."
Roy nodded with a smile and walked to the castle gates.
o - o - o - o
A young thief was wandering the halls of the castle, hoping to find good loot to steal.
She sighed with exasperation. "Well, getting in here was easy, but there isn't anything worth stealing!" She said with a pouty face.
She looked around. "Hmm... The room to the north looks like it has good treasure, but the security is pretty tight..."
She tensed when she heard a sound coming from behind her. She waited to listen after she hid in the shadows.
'Footsteps?' She wondered. She heard voices. She decided to eavesdrop.
"I trust everything is under control." She heard one of them say.
"Yes, our soldiers are stationed all around this area." The other said, whom she assumed was a follower.
The other, who she assumed was the leader, spoke. "Lead them into the castle and ambush them. Exactly as we did with Lord Orun. Remember, I also want Princess Guinevere alive. I don't care what you do with the others. Now go."
"Yes sir." The soldier bowed and walked away.
"...Hahaha... The 'Silver Wolf's' granddaughter, and now Princess Guinevere? It must be my lucky day." He gave another round of dark laughter.
"If we have this much to offer, Bern will be sure to allow us on their side." The leader walked away.
The young thief rubbed her chin. "Now this is getting interesting..."
o - o - o - o
"Well, for once we can get a good night's rest, Master Roy!" Merlinus told Roy.
"Yes..."
"Hm? What is it, Master Roy?"
"I wonder...That man said that he was Lord Orun's advisor, correct?"
"Oh, Wagner? Does he bother you in any way?" Merlinus asked.
"Yeah. It seemed to me that he was in control of everything, as if he owned the place. And we couldn't go near Lord Orun because he's ill? That sounds quite suspicious to me."
"Hmm... You have a point. What do you suggest we do, Master Roy?" Merlinus asked.
"Nothing for now, just tell the army to keep their eyes open for anything strange."
"Of course, Master Roy." Merlinus left to do just that."
Saul came up to Roy. "Excuse me, Master Roy..."
"Oh, Saul. What can I do for you?" Roy asked.
"Yeah... Um. There seems to be an awful lot of soldiers patrolling the area..." Saul said with concern.
Dorothy spoke up. "I'm certain we're being spied on."
"What?" Roy questioned with fear.
"Oh, you noticed? Very impressive." A voice said.
All three turned their heads to the source. Roy brandished his blade.
"Show yourself!" Roy said.
"Hello!" A young thief said.
"And... Who are you...?" Roy said with his blade still in his hand.
"First of all, can you put your blade down? It is making me nervous." She requested.
"Why should I think you won't do anything?"
"Uh, hello! If I tried anything, these fools right here would attack me. So no, I won't try anything." She replied.
"...A fair point. And please don't call them fools. Continue." Roy relented as he sheathed his sword.
The thief cleared her throat. "So I overheard that Wagner guy's conversation in the main hallway, and they said they were gonna ambush you guys."
"What!? Why would Lord Orun do such a thing? No, he would never do that!" Roy said passionately.
"Oh yeah, by the way, that person's dead. That dark magician assassinated him or something." She claimed.
"...What!? I... Just what!?" Roy was dumbfounded.
"Oh, and he wants to capture you guys and turn you into Bern so they can join up with them.
"Uh..." Roy had no words for what she was saying.
"Hold it, Master Roy! You shouldn't trust people like this so easily!" Merlinus said.
The thief held up her hands. "Hey, you can believe me or not. Honestly, I couldn't care less about what happens to you guys. Don't come crying to me if you find yourselves in trouble!"
Guinevere worriedly spoke. "If what she is saying is true..."
Roy perked up. "Let's set a trap. We'll pretend that we're leaving. And if Wagner is after us, he will try to say something to persuade us to stay."
The thief spoke up. "If you're gonna go outside, use the room in the north. That room leads to the courtyard. Well, good luck!"
o - o - o - o
"Alright guys, lets go." Roy said.
The army was nearing the gates. As Roy predicted, Wagner confronted them.
"Master Roy! Where are you going? We will escort you to the castle, so please come this way." Wagner said.
"Oh, my apologies sir, but I have recieved a report of... A matter of importance. Excuse us, but we really should be going." 'Real smooth, Roy...' A sarcastic part of his mind told him.
"Oh... But surely you cannot leave without allowing me to pay my respects and offering a place to stay! Lord Orun would never forgive me for that. Won't you please spend the night here?" Wagner asked with faux desperation.
Roy's cheek twitched at the mention of Lord Orun. 'I have to give him some credit, he is an amazing liar. But a predictable one.'
"No worries, I shall tell Lord Orun myself that you are not to blame. I should pay my respects to him, anyway. Please show us to his room." Roy retorted.
"Like I said, Master Roy, Lord Orun is ill and cannot see you." Wagner said with a hint of bitterness.
'I can tell he is getting more frustrated.' Roy thought. "Well, I am sorry, sir. But if we cannot see him, then we have no reason to stay here. We are in a rush. Now if you'll excuse us, we will be leaving." Roy said.
Wagner walked closer. "So you are leaving no matter what?"
"..." Roy stayed silent, knowing what Wagner was going to say next.
"Well then, I suppose I have no choice but to kill you now! Everyone, attack!" Wagner shouted.
'Yup, so they were after us...' Roy thought.
"Master Roy! Even if we escape this way, we will be attacked from behind!" Saul said.
"We're not escaping, we're fighting! Everyone! Follow me!"
Wagner left for the throne room with his bodyguards and Roy assembled two teams.
"Same groups as last time! Lucina! Trade places with Marcus! You'll be leading since you have more experience!"
"Roy?! Are you sure?"
"Huh? Am I sure what?"
"That you won't need help? I want to make sure you're safe..." Lucina said with concern.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Roy assured her.
Lucina still looked worried, but she decided to trust him.
"Lucina, take your group through the right hallway! I'm taking mine through the left!
"Understood!" Lucina led them through the soldier infested hallway.
'Okay Roy, here goes. Don't be afraid, they are strong. They can take care of themselves well...'
"Alright everyone! This way!"
o - o - o - o
A/N : Yeah... So I guess I have some explaining to do for my absence.
Well, long story short, life has been kicking my ass.
About this chapter, I don't know. This was a setup for chapter 12, which will come out much sooner, don't worry.
I don't think I will be continuing Fe Binding Blade Abridged. It was a dumb idea and is now probably discontinued.
Sorry for the wait again!
UPDATE: (NOVEMBER 20 2018) So it appears I made a gaping plot hole in this one. Before the edit, Lucina claims that she had already performed the awakening, right? Well, being the stupid person I am, I left that in there. I completely ignored the fact that the whole point of the story is that they couldn't meet up with Naga. So today, I edited it to where she didn't, so her Falchion is now normal Sealed Falchion. If you have read this chapter already, sorry for the inconvenience. If you're new, don't worry about it. (Obviously)
UNTIL NEXT TIME