Hey guys RGGAM here and back with another Fire Emblem Three hopes one horizon chapter for you to love anyway I was really worried that this chapter was gonna be lost until I managed to write down the final parts of it so don't worry the story isn't going anywhere anyway time to get onto the reading


It is now July of the Foldan calendar as Byleth then enters the audience chamber to report to Rhea about last months mission and its success

Rhea smiles in joy and says "I am glad to see that you have returned safely. The goddess is gracious with her divine protection. But it was not only her divine protection that shielded you, was it? You are just as skilled as I had hoped. Byleth then said while bowing "Please Lady Rhea. My students deserve all of the praise…"

Rhea then said to him "I heard some of the students were...hesitant about fighting militia. However, we must punish any sinner who may inflict harm upon believers, even if those sinners are civilians. I pray the students learned a valuable lesson about the fate that awaits all who are foolish enough to point their blades towards the heavens.

Byleth did hide a small frown from the archbishop that he and the students didn't kill they actually wounded the innocent people and healed them up after the battle but decided leave that part out in case if it was the wrong words for him to say to her

Seteth then spoke up "Our real concern is what Catherine reported. The secret message that was in Lord Lonato's possession. It contained a deplorable plot to target the archbishop on the day of the Goddess's Rite of Rebirth. The plan seems unrealistic at best, but a threat is a threat. We must maintain constant vigilance. To that end, I would like for you and your students to help with security on the day of the ritual ever since Tomas was revealed to be Monica's kidnapper and has fled. Our men are working hard to find Tomas as we speak."

Byleth then said "I promise We won't let her down you have my word." Rhea smiled at Byleth's words "That is most reassuring. You have my gratitude."

Byleth nodded as he leaves the chambers as one chapter another was opening but however elsewhere in the academy Shez and Sera who had just witnessed Tomas change and escape since his identity was revealed


"Well, that was certainly a completely unexpected conclusion to the whole Tomas saga! Thanks to his shape-shifting ability, he managed to slip free of the knights and escaped." Said Arval as Shez said knowing what they had discovered

"He shape shifted!" Arval nodded and said "Yes, that's what I said. Also, I know what you both want to say next: "His powers are just like the ones you gave us."

Sera then said what Arval had just told them, "His powers are just like the ones you gave us…" Sera looked at Arval and said in worry and concern for her and her brother's power "Arval are you in league with them? Where do these powers really come from?"

Arval shook his head and said "If I really was in league with Tomas and Kronya, no one has yet informed me. All I have is you, my dear partners in destiny. Still, I saw what you saw. Clearly we don't have a monopoly on shape-shifting."

Shez nodded in agreement "And not that everyone knows about Tomas, some of them must've connected the dots back to me. At least they've had the grace to keep it to themselves."

Arval nodded and said "On that all three of us-" Arval felt another presence and said "Looks like someone is coming!"


Shez and Sera now found themselves back on the monastery as they then see Edelgard, Claude and Dimitri as the Blue Lion house leader then said

"Ah there you both are!" Shez then said as he sees the house leaders "Oh Dimitri, hey something wrong?" Dimitri then said concerned for his friends

"No, we simply wanted to check in after the unsettling events the other day. Shez and Sera were unsure what to say knowing that Tomas changed back there as Sera then said

"Well we're kinda trying not to dwell on stuff like that, but I have to admit I'm having more trouble shrugging this off than usual." Dimitri then said "Perhaps. And yet..How do I put this? Power is neutral. The good or evil of it comes from the one who wields it."

Shez then said as he spoke up "Are you sure guys? I mean, these powers me and my sister have…" Edelgard then said "Are they like the ones Tomas used? Yes, that is a bit disquieting. Still, you've given me no reason to mistrust you. You and your sister could have wrested yourself free of us from the start, but instead you chose to stay here at the monastery. You fought by our side and helped us save Monica before something terrible could happen. I think I can give you the benefit of the doubt. But here's my true proposal-if you accompany us and fight by our side, there's a good chance you'll learn where your powers come from.."

Dimitri then said "For example, I possess extreme strength, and have always believed this gift was bestowed upon me so that I might protect others. And you...used your power to save us, which means it cannot possibly be evil.."

Shez then said "Didn't mean to fish for sympathy there, but…" Shez then smiles, "Well, thanks." Dimitri laughed and said "My apologies if I overstepped." Sera then said "Nah it's fine thanks for cheering us up!"

Claude chuckles and says to Shez and Sera "Yeah and besides It's not like I suspect you both or anything. But it does make me wonder where you're from originally. Who knows, maybe there's some mysterious clan out there with shape-shifting powers. And maybe they banished you when you were little and you don't remember it. It's possible, right?"

Sera then said "Well, my early years are pretty hazy I was just a baby since Shez was the elder sibling But it's not completely impossible.."

Claude then said "Hey, I'm sorry. You know what? Don't worry about it. I only ask because people here also see me as something of an outsider. Guess I got a little ahead of myself. Maybe I was just excited to meet a kindred spirit."

Sera then said "You're an outsider?" Dimitri and Edelgard were surprised to hear that since he was apart of the alliance just as Claude was about to say more

Lorenz then came over and said "Apologies for interrupting your conversation Claude but professor Byleth demands our presence."

Edelgard then said with a nod "Very well!" They headed off to class.."


Byleth then said now that the students had gathered wondering what this Flame Emperors goal was as Monica then said

"Our mission this month is to patrol and set up defences to stop the assassination plot. But yet what is our enemy's true goal in all this any ideas?"

Byleth then said as if knowing the answer "It's all a diversion from their real target!" The Ashen Demon then looks at Dimitri and said "Dimitri care to do the honours?" Dimitri nodded and then said "Oh course professor! Why would Lord Lonato be carrying around a secret note with an assassination plot written on it? Isn't it possible he hoped to monopolise everyone's attention with this alleged plot...In order to distract from his true aim?" Claude nodded and said

"Yeah that "secret note" with the assassination plot on it... There's just no way that was real. And people don't just carry around secret notes. Someone wanted us to find it." Leonie then said voicing her idea "Do you think they're after the church's donation money? I hear noble families tend to donate quite generously."

Ferdinand then said raising a hand out voicing his opinion "The monastery houses many valuable weapons. Perhaps that is their aim? Felix folded his arms and said "True. The monastery undoubtedly houses many weapons that rival even the Heroes' Relics."

Linhardt then said "Garreg Mach is immense, and not just above ground but below as well. Perhaps their aim lies beneath the monastery…" Hubert nodded while saying "It seems to me that we should search the monastery for a clue as to what the enemy might be after. Of course, we must never underestimate the need for preparedness, in case a battle should ensue." Everyone in the unified class nodded and were all ready to leave when Shamir appeared with a young boy as she said

"A secret meeting, Professor?" Byleth then said "Greetings Shamir we were just finishing class.." Byleth then looks at Cyril and says "And who is he?" Cyril then said to Byleth "I work for Lady Rhea! And I'm Shamir's apprentice! Oh, the name's Cyril." He shakes Byleth's hand as he says "I assume you're Shamir's pupil?" Cyril nodded and said

"Yeah she's my teacher and I've gotta protect Lady Rhea, so that's why I've gotta learn all I can from Shamir..." Byleth then said "I admire your bravery, perhaps you could make a good student here one day.." Shamir and Cyril then leave


Once class had finished Byleth, Shez and Sera all began an investigation of what their mysterious enemy would try and go for

Byleth then sees Ferdinand as Byleth said as he was looking at the flowers in the green house

"Ferdinand, is something wrong? Are you worried you failed your paladin exam?"

Ferdinand then snapped back to reality "My sincerest apologies professor Byleth but I was simply reflecting on something I saw long ago in Enbarr from my past."

"And that would be?" Asked Byleth as Ferdinand explained his tale "Well in truth it's not worthy since you have to get back to your investigation to go on with.." Byleth then said shaking his head

"I have time, I'm sure Shez and Sera can handle it on their end!" Ferdinand nodded and said

"Alright then you saw it all began when I was just a boy I saw a water nymph I could not take my eyes off her. I was hypnotised. Her beautiful voice...droplets of water on her skin that glittered in the sun. As a young lad I was immature so I felt embarrassed and ran away.."

Dorothea, hearing this then said as she was passing by the greenhouse with some textbooks "Wait a minute that sounds way too familiar!" Byleth then said

"If you're looking for your water fairy shouldn't you try the fishing pond if your precious water Nymph would be there and not in the greenhouse?"

Ferdinand then said "Why of course I did my eyes did not fool me that her song was one of a kind as her song was sung by the capital as I recall from my past she wore no clothing anyway once I finally mastered the courage I returned to see that the nymph had vanished from sight.." Byleth ponders then said

"Hmm perhaps your story tells a bit of truth.." As if agreeing with the story outside the greenhouse Dorothea was completely shocked and said

"That's the real reason Fredie ran away that day?" Dorathea then had a nervous look "Have I been wrong about him this whole time? Well considering how much of a mess I was in that fountain.." Dorothea's eyes widened and said as she blew her own cover

"Oh no!" She then panicked "AHH! I can't even look at him right now I-I need to get outta here!" Right as she was about to make a run for it Byleth notices her and said

"Dorothea what are you doing over there?" Dorothea then jumps back knowing she couldn't bear to see Fredinand "Uh oh he's seen me okay girl stay calm!" She took deep breaths before heading over to her teacher alongside the student

"Why if it isn't Professor Byleth and Ferdie, what a funny thing seeing you both here in the greenhouse…" Byleth notices Dorothea's blushing face despite her calm body language her face was another story

As Byleth then said "Is something the matter your face appears to be red?" Ferdinand gasps and says "Yeah your face is red, should we take you to Professor Maunlea?" He attempts to take her hand but Doraothea said as her blush was growing on her face

"No no I'm fine but er well I was just checking on how the investigation is going with you Professor Byleth any incriminating evidence?" Byleth then said

"Is that all you wish to say?" Dorothea nodded and said quickly "Yes yes anyway I gotta go have a girl chat with Monica and Edelgard bye!" She was out of the greenhouse Ferdinand followed from behind as he said

"Wait Dorothea you might be feeling a bit lost. I could escort you to Edelgard or to Professor Maunela come now allow me to escort you if you want I could carry you.."

Dorothea yelps as she was now fully embarrassed and said seeing Ferdinand offering a hand to her

"Enough just ENOUGH! I'm fine, okay good day to you Fredie!" She instantly ran away leaving a confused Ferdinand as Byleth then said

"It would appear you went too hard on her!" Ferdinand sighed and said "Sincerest apologies Professor although given her outburst it would seem like she may not have liked me to begin with. Have I done something to offend her?"

Byleth then said "I'm sure you can make amends anyway I should be off good day to you Ferdinand!" Byleth then takes his leave as he left the student by himself as he regorups with Edelgard, Claude, Dimitri alongside Shez and Sera all having meals in the cafeteria

"There you are Professor where the heck were you?" Shez asked in confusion Byleth then said "Forgive me I was busy in the greenhouse chatting with Ferdinand and Dorothea I found no evidence that this foe seeks to capture the Greenhouse what about you two.." He looks at Shez and Sera as Sera said

"Well we came to a conclusion that this foe is after one thing The Holy Mausoleum.." Byleth then said with a serious nod

"I see that might be the right time for someone to make their attack since everyone would be busy.."

Edelgard then said "Correct for now we should pretend we don't know their move yet and then strike at the right moment!" Those present in the room agreed with her


A week later

Byleth had invited Shez and Monica for some tea and some scones as Shez was enjoying the tea

"Wow this tea is amazing, I had no idea you were good at making tea even knowing how I enjoy it.." Monica was eating a bit of the scone as she said as she tries to hide a blush knowing she was with Shez "Well I was expecting just me and Shez to have this tea party and not see you tag alone Professor Byleth.."

Byleth was about to say something perhaps a way to say to know them both better until Gatekeeper came over and said startling Byleth a bit
"Greetings Professor!" Byleth then said looking at the man "Oh hello there gatekeeper what do you want?" Gatekeeper then said with a smile on his face "There's something to report…" Byleth then looked at the Gatekeeper and said "And that is?"

"Seteth demands an audience with you in his chambers; he also summoned Claude, Sylvan, Felix, Cyril and Linhardt as well.." Byleth then said "It must sound serious very well I'm on my way!" Monica grins that she finally gets to spend time with Shez as he said with a small smile and blush as Byleth walks away with Gatekeeper

"C-care to have some more tea Monica?" Monica then said as a blush was rising on her face as she nodded quickly "Y-yes please Shez!"


Byleth then arrives at Seteth's room as he sees the students and Seteth there as Seteth then reads a letter that says

'My dearest Flayn I have seen take your strolls and how you chat to the fish around the pond and I admire your beauty. It would be the most wise to allow to watch over you then your brother love your secret admirer..'

"So who wrote it?" Seteth said in a serious and stern voice trying To hold back his anger as Claude, Sylvan, Felix, Cyril and Linhardt all looked at the note while Byleth stood next to Seteth.

Byleth then sighed while Sothis gave him a look of confusion and then spoke up "It was me I wrote-" But however Seteth said "No you didn't.." Seteth then said "Sylvain?" Sylvain then said taking a step back and said back

"D-don't look at me, look at Linhardt!" Linhardt was confused and said "What?! You shameless flirt,I didn't write it!" Sylvain said back "Huh odd how did YOU even know about the letter?" Linhardt scoffed and said "Because it's literally in front of us and Seteth read it to us!" Sylvain then said not buying

"That sounds suspicious!" "Does not!" Claude then said speaking up "If it totally matters Teach I did see Cyril he was the last one to enter her room!" Cyril shouted with a scoff

"You lair, I don't know how to read!" Claude said looking at the boy "PSSH! Yeah right then what were you doing in her room?" "I was doing the chores Lady Rhea asked me to do. Everyone here KNOWS that Claude!" Byleth then said

"Okay enough I wrote the note I'll pay for the consequences please Seteth please punish me!" However Seteth shouted not having it as he slammed his hands onto the desk startling everyone in the room

"NO! Who? Wrote. IT!?" Everyone was quiet until Linhardt said "Ah excuse me Professor you as well Seteth Felix has been awfully quiet!" Felix then gained an angry vein and shouted

"REALLY!?" "Yes really!" They then got into a big dust cloud of violence as Byleth was trying to stop them Seteth chuckles as he leaves the room without a word and then said with a smirk

"I wrote it, I wanted to make sure no guy gets that close to her so I faked a reaction. They will soon be at each others throats and will be too scared to get close to her, especially Sylvain."

"Good. It was getting a little too dangerous for Flayn in here." Seteth folded his arms and had a grin on his face


Another week passes as Byleth was doing an investigation to see if anyone was breaking rules or any strange enemies had came when people were about to head back to their dorms until he sees Edelgard looking at the stars as Byleth then said

"Edelgard?" Edelgard then sees Byleth as she said "Oh my teacher I didn't see you there what brings you out here?" Byleth then said

"I assume you're having trouble sleeping?" Edelgard then said with a nod "Is it that obvious? I despise being cooped up when sleep evades me. I just have to get some fresh air." Byleth then said
"I see I was just seeing if people were breaking any rules or any bandits or thieves.." Edelgard smiles and said

"Just...my childhood. A time before I had realised who I was destined to become.

Byleth nodded as Edelgard then said as she looks at the stars

"I appreciate it. I dream of...my older brother, paralyzed, helpless... my older sister crying for help that never came... the youngest babbling words beyond meaning. I see my family dying slowly, waiting in the darkest depths for a glimmer of light. I once had ten siblings, eight older and two younger. Such a large family, and yet I became the heir to the throne. Do you know why? Every last one of them was crippled by disease or lost their mind or died. I was the only one left who could inherit the throne.."

"That sounds awful." Said Byleth

Edelgard then said "Things kept getting worse. The darkness kept getting darker. In the end, I was the only one who survived. The nightmares are a reminder...to never forget. To never allow such terrible things to happen again.

Byleth then said, understanding now why she was here "So never again…" She nodded and said

"Even now, I'm the only one who can carry the weight of the Adrestian Empire. The future of the Empire...of everything...depends on me. Hm... I shared more than I intended to. I suppose there's something in the air tonight. I've never told anyone about my past before. Please... forget I said anything. Sleep well, my teacher."

Byleth nodded as he left Edelgard by herself knowing she would now be okay just missing Shez, Monica, Ashe, Alois and Lysthina who sighed in relief on not being seen by him

"That was close the professor could have seen us!" Ashe said as Shez shushed him and said "Careful we don't wanna alert him that we're here!"

Monica nodded as Alois said in a hush tone "Alright we're nearly close to the Cafeteria we must be silent!" They make sure not to too much noise or alert anyone else as they enter their destined location

"Okay we made it so far so good and not a professor in sight!" Whispered Shez as he held a handheld lamp also lit by him as Ashe then said

"Lysthina are you sure you have come here now?" "Yes I have to!" Said Lysthina as entered the room looking over the cafeteria

"Lysthina I'm sure whatever you lost I'm sure it'll still be here by Dawn!" Alois said Shez nodded and said "He's not wrong Lysthina you haven't told us at all.."

"I can't because this thing is too important to me!" Ashe then said

"So what did you lose that you needed our help? You still haven't told us…" Lysthina blushed just then they heard a screeching noise as which made them all bit nervous while Monica smiles trying to use this to her advantage pretending to be scared

"Oh no it's so scary!" She instantly hugs Shez who yelped in surprise as his face began to blush "WHOA! Monica?!" "Oh Shez save me!" Monica acting scared in front of Shez so he could protect her

Alois in panic yelled "GODDESS HOLD MY HAND TO GUIDE ME AWAY FROM EVIL! GODDESS HOLD MY HAND TO GUIDE ME AWAY FROM EVIL" Ashe then yelled in a panic

"Tell the goddess to shield us from the ghost!"

Lysthina then said, covering her ears "I'm-I'm not scared I'm really not scared!"

Arval said in Shez's mind "Oh lord I have no clue to either feel annoyed or amused…" Shez then said, acting like the same one "Hey, is that what you're looking for Lysthina?"

Everyone stops being scared and sees a plush doll on the table Lysthina cheers in joy "There it is!" She picks it happy to be reunited with her lost item

"Wait a doll?" Ashe said in confusion Lysthina then said "S-shut up this isn't a doll it's a collectors item!" As she said a pair of white eyes underneath the table making Ashe, Alois and Lysthina scared

"Let's get outta here!" Shez said quikckly as they exit while slamming the door from behind as this person came out from the table this person revealed to be a young man with purple hair wearing a black uniform similar to the officers academy and wore white boots and sighed pinching his nose as he went under the table to the other person underneath the table

"I told you this was a bad idea Constance…" Constance was a woman with blond hair with a blue headband and wore a black dress with a bit of white down the dress as she said having a cup of tea in her hands

"Well excuse me Yuri I am trying to have a good cup of tea!" The now named Yuri rolls his eyes as Constance pours her tea


Over the passing weeks Byleth's students had passed different exams designed for them

Edelgard, Claude and Dimitri had managed to pass the Lord exam with flying colours

Hilda had passed the Brigand exam and promised to keep it up even if she was skipping a few classes

Raphael also managed to pass the brawler exam even if it was troublesome at first he managed to get it

Dedue also managed to pass the armoured knight he was a bit happy on passing

Petra had passed the mercenary exam with ease despite having word trouble her friends helped her out

While Shez and Sera managed to pass the Thief exam with anytime they would come across any chests they could unlock it easily


Once it was now the 31st of the month and the United house decided to put their plan into motion

Edelgard rolls out a map across the table as Monica then says "The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth is about to begin. Are we going to move forward with our plan?"

Claude nodded and said "Yep I think it's time we see if our little theory was right on the ball point!"

Shez nodded and said "Yeah it's not likely we're wrong!" Ingrid then said
"Yes we've narrowed down our objective...Kind of. So, let's show everyone that we can carry out our duties better than anyone!" Sera nodded and said

"Yeah but however we have to be smart on how we're gonna approach the situation, one misstep and our enemies can make a quick getaway…"

Byleth nodded on what they needed to do until Seteth and Flayn as Seteth then said "You seem a mite too relaxed for my liking. The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth is about to begin. While we are in the Goddess Tower, we are relying on you to secure the locations that are lacking in defence." Just then Flayn then said with a cheeky smile

"May I let you in on something, Professor? My brother can be a bit...callous. He told me that he was concerned about you, and hinted that perhaps you would be better off patrolling a coffin!" Seteth then said while having a worried look on his face

"That was said in jest, Flayn. And in confidence. Please just remain by my side and do not cause any more trouble. As a professor, you would do well to remember that it is your duty to guide your students down the path of righteousness." Seteth and Flyan then take their leave right as Hilda then said with an eyeroll

"Ugh Seteth is way too overprotective. He reminds me of my brother." Claude then said "Well let's get moving. I know a good hiding spot for when our enemy decides to show up!"


The United class had arrived at their destination as Dimitri then said "Aha! It looks like we were right from the start. It appears we have company!"

A mysterious mage then gasped as he saw the group "What? NO! We've been spotted keep them off my back until I break the seal!" A western church member then said with a nod

"I'm on it!"

From what Byleth could see he saw sword fighters, a few archers, some mages and warrior cladded in black armour wielding a sinister looking scythe

Byleth then said "Take them out we have to defend the casket!" The class nodded as they jumped into action as they began battling the western mages and warriors the mysterious mage then said

"Death Knight! Prove your strength and scatter these fools!" The know identified Death Knight then said

"I do not take orders or commands from simple weaklings!" Edelgard then said taking a good look at the Death Knight

"That Knight looks like he's a dangerous enemy!" Shez then said as he slashed down a soldier then said

"Then maybe we can use a plan to take him down!" He turns to Lysthina and said "Hey Lysthina, didn't you learn a spell that blasts enemies off their horses?"

Lysthina then said with a smirk "Dark spikes brilliant idea!" Shez then said swung his swords a few times and said

"Leave him to me!" Monica on the other hand said with a worried look after she blasted a solider with magic "Do be careful!"

Shez nodded then said aproaching the jet black knight "There's no way around it... I accept your challenge!" Death Knight chuckled and said "Like moths to a flame…" Shez yelled as his weapons clashed with the Death Knight and his mighty scythe as the mysterious dark warrior chuckled as he was enjoying as if pleased by having this fight

Shez then began wrapping around the battle field as Death Knight was waiting for the moment for his foe to strike as the warrior blocked the attacks until Death Knight found an opening and slashed Shez as he was sent flying until Dimitri and Edelgard managed to catch him

"Now Lynthsina!" Edelgard shouted as this caught the Death Knight completely off guard as he saw her "You will regret this!" The young white haired girl shouted as she casted the Dark spikes omega spell on the Death Knight who yelled in pain for the powerful spell

Death knight stumbled back a bit beaten up as his armour was a bit cracked but still kicking and said "I didn't expect to encounter someone like you... How fortunate of me makes me wonder if the Ashen Demon is also strong time will tell." He then flees the scene dropping behind dark magic seals

Dimitri then said "Blast he escaped! But at least that's one dangerous enemy out of the way!.." Shez nodded as Mercedes came over and healed Shez's wounds

Byleth deflects the spells casted at him by the strange mage as Byleth then delivers a mighty uppercut sending the mage flying into the casket a bit beaten up

The mysterious mage then shouted to Byleth "It's no use you fool! The seal is broken and there's nothing you can do. You can't– Huh? A sword!?"

The mysterious mage pushes back the lid of the tomb. He pulls out a sword he did all this work for a lousy sword.

However his thoughts were cut off the moment as the Ashen Demon charges and attacks. The sword is thrown out of the mage's hands. Byleth then catches it. The mage prepares a magical attack. Byleth unthinkingly uses the sword to block the attack, and the sword begins to glow with power.

Byleth throws aside his other sword and faces the mage, who's now cornered, the mage prepares a magical attack. But Byleth overpowers and defeats the mage. As he stands by the tomb, he ponders the magical sword. There is an empty space in the pommel

The students finished wrapping up the mages and however henchmen as they saw the sword in Byleth's hands

Claude then said "Well that looks like the last of them!" Sera nodded and said "Yep I did a headcount and that is all of them!" Sera then notices the weapon Byleth is holding

"Hey Professor what's that your-" But however Sera could ask what the sword is

"Such an interesting turn of events!" Someone said as everyone turns their gaze to a mysterious individual wearing red and black armour everyone glared at the person who steps into the light

"Who's that?!" Hubert said in surprise Felix then said "If I had to take a guess that's gotta be the Flame Emperor Lonato was talking about!" The now revealed Flame Emperor then said "That is correct and it would seem hiring the Western church to do my dirty work was a foolish idea!"

Monica then said trying to force answers out of this person "Wait hold on! Why did you send Tomas to kidnap, why did you hire Lonato?" The Flame Emperor scoffed and said "Hmph I have nothing to say to the likes of you!" He then teleports away as Shez said with a frown

"He got away... We have no choice but to let them go for now." Just then Catherine and a bunch of knights entered the scene

"Huh is the battle over?" Byleth nodded to her "Aw man I completely missed out on all the action but it looks like you had it under control.." She then turns to one of the knights "Round up any stragglers." The knight saluted as they all began to round them up


After the little event some of the Western church members were brought to Seteth, Shamir and Rhea for integration

Seteth then said "All of you have committed a breach of faith, the archbishop will now pass judgement." Shamir nodded and said as she held a document and said

"Inciting a Kingdom noble to rebel. Unlawful entry. The attempted assassination of the archbishop. An attack on the Holy Mausoleum. It is unnecessary to go on, followers of the Western Church."

A priest then said "N-no this is all a mistake we had nothing to do with it I swear!" Seteth then said

"Sillence! you have already been identified. Please spare us your second-rate theater." Rhea then said as a frown was on her face

"Dishonouring a holy ceremony is worthy of death for a member of the church. You are well past the hope of redemption. If you have any grace remaining, you will willingly offer your life as atonement for this crime. Whatever your excuse, the punishment still stands…"

Another priest pleaded "No you cannot do this!" As a third one said outraged "Vile monster! We know you've already slaughtered many of our fellow brethren like this!"

Rhea then said hearing enough "This concludes the investigation. Please remove these poor, lost souls from my sight." As this happened Dimitri, Edelgard and Claude all watched without saying anything


Main hallway

After the big event that went on down the united class reunited in the main hall and discuss on the events that had happened

Shez then said "All and all today went pretty well. It seems that the assassination attempt and the attack on the Holy Mausoleum were all the work of the Western Church." Edelgard then said "But however the masked knight who led the attack somehow managed to disappear without a trace."

Dimitri then said "It just goes to show that the Church of Seiros is not completely united. The church is led by those here in Garreg Mach, and the Western Church doesn't have a strong voice on its governing council. I imagine the Western Church has harboured some resentment towards the Central Church for a while now."

Byleth then said as he looked at Dimitri "Central church?" Claude then said "Oh right Jeralt mentioned that you grew up completely isolated from the church. The Church of Seiros is split into a few different branches across Fódlan. The Central Church is headquartered right here at Garreg Mach."

Claude brought out a map and placed it on the table as it shows the land off Foldan Hubret than said

"The Western Church extends from Castle Gaspard, where Lord Lonato rebelled into the far west. They can be found just beyond the most renowned stronghold of the Kingdom, the Fortress City of Arianrhod."

Shez then said speaking up "The bishop of the Western Church must be pretty ambitious. Probably hopes to split off completely. In which case, he'd need to weaken the Central Church's influence. Killing Rhea is certainly one way to do that. To the shock of no one, I hear the knights have been sent to subdue the leaders of the Western Church. We'll probably get a chance to assist."

Hilda then looks at Byleth and said "You're an odd one, aren't you, Professor? How'd you make it this far in life without ever interacting with the church? I can't believe someone like you exists in Fódlan. It's too strange!" Shez then said speaking up

"And don't forget me and Sera we were born into foldan as well.."

Caspar then said "You're an odd one, aren't you, Professor? How'd you make it this far in life without ever interacting with the church? I can't believe someone like you exists in Fódlan. It's too strange!" As Mercedes then said

"Going against the church would be unforgivable.." Monica then said "What's your take on our little situation Professor Byleth?" Before Byleth could say something Seteth had came over and said

"There you are Professor Byleth It seems Lady Rhea would like a word with you. Come with me." Byleth nodded as he followed the green haired man


Elsewhere

The Flame Emperor and another man known as Volkhard von Arundel, are set in the middle of a forest filled with fog with Arundel saying

"So the archbishop lives. Not that I had ever placed much faith in those swine from the Western Church." "I have news both good and troubling Arundel.." the Flame emperor said as the man said "Go on!" "The remains of Seiros were not in the tomb. However, something else was. The Sword of the Creator." Arundel then said "Ah the very weapon once used by the thief also known as the so-called King of Liberation."

The Flame Emperor then scoffed, "At any rate, it is now in the hands of the academy's new professor. I can assume you know of the Ashen Demon reputation correct? He is the new professor I speak of and I doubt you will be surprised to hear that the Crest Stone had already been removed from the sword when it was found."

Arundel nodded and said "Hmph. As expected. It would be foolish to keep both in the same location. What else is there to report?" The Flame emperor then said

"Besides the Ashen Demon being able to awaken the sword's true power. Even without the Crest Stone while the sword glowing red the Ashen Demon's Crest was compatible. . Solmon was also discovered, it would seem the Ashen Demon must've rescued Monica before Kronya could take a blood sample of the girl!" Arundel then said as if outraged to hear this from them "What? Solon's been unmasked?!" The Flame Emperor nodded and said

"That is correct he was kicked out of the monastery!" Arundel growls said as he pinched his nose in frustration "First Kronya's debacle, and now this. What in the world is going on!?" Flame Emperor then said as their hands became fist "This might be the work of my wretched little sister!"

Arundel then said to the Flame Emperor "Maybe it is or maybe it's not, perhaps the Ashen Demon is to blame for it, she's not foolish enough to plan something behind our backs and besides she wouldn't dare bar her fangs at us.." The Flame Emperor then said "I do hope you're correct. If my sister is behind our mishaps and ruins everything then it's back to square one for our plans but in the meantime I agreed to your request and given you the Death Knight use him well!"


Back at the academy

Byleth is seen entering audience chamber as he sees Seteth and Rhea as the woman smiled and said

"I cannot thank you enough for defeating those invaders in the Holy Mausoleum, and especially for protecting the Sword of the Creator. That sword is one of the Heroes' Relics, and the most precious artefact in the church's possession. It is also a weapon of terrifying power. For now...I shall entrust the sword to you. Please, use it wisely." Byleth nearly formed a smile until Seteth sai cautious about this

"Rhea you cannot be serious giving the sword to the Ashen Demon! Surely it is not the sort of thing that one hands over so readily, even to someone who has the ability to wield it! If someone like Nemesis were to appear again, all of Fódlan would be consumed by war!"

Byleth then expressed his concern "Who's Nemesis?" Seteth then said "Nemesis, the King of Liberation. He is an ancient king of mankind who was defeated by Seiros over a thousand years ago. When Fódlan was attacked by wicked gods, it is said that the goddess gifted Nemesis with the Sword of the Creator. Nemesis used that sword to defeat the wicked gods, saving all of Fódlan. Henceforth he was dubbed the King of Liberation. However, his power began to corrupt him until he, himself, turned to the darkness. Saint Seiros was forced to destroy him." He then looks to Rhea and said

" Lady Rhea, I beg you to reconsider. Given a little more time, we could more accurately assess this stranger's abilities." Rhea on the other hand smiled and said to him

"No. I have faith, Seteth. Faith that our friend here will not be corrupted by wickedness. Since the death of Nemesis, none have been able to wield the Sword of the Creator. Now, after all those long years of being sealed away, it has returned and found a new master." Seteth gave up and said

"Very well then Professor Byleth. See that you do not betray the trust that the archbishop has seen fit to bestow upon you." Byleth nodded and said "I assure I won't do that!"


He then took his leave as he left the chambers as Sothis then said

"The Sword of the Creator. The King of Liberation. Each tale is more confusing than the last! And I really can't read that Rhea at all... That sword is clearly precious... So why is she so keen to gift the thing to you?" Byleth then said to her

"It is strange if you ask me.." Sothis nodded and said to him

"I feel as though we have become entangled in a mystery... And there is one more thing that has been plaguing me. The Sword of the Creator... It somehow feels distinct from other Relics we have seen. Such as the one that... Oh goodness, what was her name?" Byleth then said

"You speak of Catherine?" Sothis nodded and said "Yes that's her name! The Sword of the Creator differs from her Thunderbrand in one key way. It bears a hole...where something should have been, but is no more. I despise not knowing what is going on! It...it frightens me. And yet... I place my trust in you. I must. Whatever comes to pass...please swear to cut a path that is your own."

Byleth then said to Sothis "Rest assured that I can handle it!" He then returns to his quarters to rest for the night until Claude steps out of his hiding place having eavesdrop on the whole thing

"The Sword of the Creator… Pulled right from the legends itself. After all this time I finally found it, and yet it ended up in Teach's hands. Could I even use it anyway? Damn it. There's no telling what's to come…"


Somewhere very remote and hidden

In a small chamber someone entered the room holding a lit candle as they appeared to be looking at someone as they hold the person's hand

"It's nearly time my old friend, the day is nearly upon us. If this works, you'll be back with your husband and your son very sooner than you think. I pray to the Goddess that it works!"

The person leaves the chamber the person took one last glance at a woman with green hair in a white dress


And that wraps up with this little chapter I did manage to throw in a bit of Three hope supports the thing with Dorathea and Ferdie to make it even interesting and now we're about to enter the Cindered Shadows saga with Shez, Sera and Monica joining along the ride it's gonna be awesome I tell anyway that's all from me RGGAM out!