Dateline: September 6, 1206 Aftermath of the Great War...
"Hey Joshua, did you hear? Emperor Eugent's announcement is coming on in a few minutes!" Estelle said.
"Yeah. I heard. It involves the state of the nation since the ceasefire is happening." Joshua nodded.
"I imagine the Emperor won't have it easy though." Renne said.
"Yeah. But the whole world wanted peace after the nightmare yesterday." Joshua nodded.
"Oh look, it's starting!" A Bracer yelled as the TV reveal in Erebonia.
In Erebonia's Throne room...
(Persona 4 ost - Reverie)
"My greetings to all. To my Erebonian, to the people of the world. I am Emperor Eugent Reise Arnor III. Emperor of Erebonia. As of today, I will be returning to the throne to set things right."
In Ymir...
"I have recovered from the injuries that have befallen me. One that would cost me my life, yet by the Goddess's mercy, I am here to set things right. First and foremost for the sudden ceasefire. I would like to personally and deeply apologize to Calvard. Calvard was not involved with my attempted assassination. The assassin who shot me was none other than Chancellor Osborne."
"..." Teo close his eyes.
"Teo..." Lucia turn to her husband.
In Leeves...
"Ash Carbide, a military student did no wrong. He is no assassin to Calvard either. He was used as the scapegoat, set by the late Chancellor. For that, I owe you an apology Ash Carbide that your very name was stained and branded."
"I knew it wasn't Ash! I knew it!" A Cilvillain cheered
"But it was really the Chancellor's doing... how could he do something so horrible?"
In Marquis Hyarms Manor...
"Operation Jornamungr will cease actions as well as all weaponry used in the war will be dismantled to show good faith. Governor-General Rufus Alberea has been arrested for all of the Chancellor's scheme to bring war to this world. A War that will end all of our lives. As for the involvement of my son, Crown Prince Cedric. I'm afraid he has disappeared after the ceasefire."
Marquis Hyarm sighed. "Your Highness..."
In Heimdallr...
"Although it does not deny the fact that it was my own son who supported the Chancellor's plan. One that hurt both the Arnor Family name and the people of Erebonia. For that. I am sorry, everyone. For all the actions the Crown Prince has caused. Starting Today, I will appoint Carl Regnitz, who you all know as the Governor of Erebonia, to be the new Chancellor of Erebonia. He greatly oppose to the Great Twilight. His merit toward to build a bright future for all Erebonian citizens to be on equal foot. I see no one more suited to become the new Chancellor. To the people of the world. I personally like to apologize again for the nightmare my country has brought. On the behalf of Erebonia... I am sorry."Eugent bow his head sincerely."No words is enough to describe how sorry I felt... of what my countryman has done."He look at the Camera.
"Your Majesty..." A Cilvillain look sad.
"I-It wasn't your fault! It was the late Chancellor!"
"B-But we gave into his speech... it's like he somehow managed to convince us..."
"But..."
"Now. Starting today, newly appointed—"
(BGM ended)
"Huh?"
In Valflame Palace...
"What?" Eugent asked
"Why did the camera suddenly turn off? Quick get it back online!" A Cameracrew yelled
"I-I'm trying! But it just came out of nowhere!" The crew exclaimed
"You're "sorry" Emperor Eugent?"A distorted voice asked, causing a ?! appear over Eugent, Carl and others' heads.
Back in Heimdallr...
The Broadcast then change to a mysterious black figure wearing a black mask who's location is shrouded in darkness.
(The Cell Game Announcement)
"Greetings people of the world."A Mask individual whose location is all static."I apologize for interrupting this broadcast during the Emperor of Erebonia, Eugent Reise Arnor the III recovery and return to the throne. But I fear I must speak. It is indeed true that the late Chancellor Osborne was indeed behind the attempted assassination. However, that alone isn't enough. People of the World. I ask for your opinion of Erebonia. The nation who sought to destroy Calvard, who had nothing to do with the assassination. Do you truly Erebonia deserves to be forgiven for their arrogance? After all, many Erebonians are bloodthirsty and savage beasts. I have seen many Erebonians who are so eager to the war. Have you all heard about Operation Jormungandr? The Serpent that can devour the world. A fitting name. Because that very operation also plans to destroy the world and all life in it. Did you know that Erebonia plans to destroy the Bracer Guild?"
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Fate ost - True Form of Evil)
The people of Erebonia including people all over the world begin to mumble upon themselves.
"E-Erebonia plans to destroy the Bracer Guild?"
"B-But the Bracer Guild are heroes who help us!"
"If you do not believe me? Then see for yourself."The Mask figure then shows footage between an Erebonian official and the Bracer HQ offical.
"What do you have to say for yourself?! Two Bracers from Liberl along with three from the Mushroom Kingdom has trespassed and illegally an Imperial property! What's more, they have been aiding a fugitive! Do you understand the situation you're in?!"
"Yes, we're quite aware."
"Then if you wish to avoid the entire Bracer Guild from being destroyed, then you must arrested those Bracers and bring them to Erebonia. For they will be hung for this crime."
"Y-You can't be serious!"
"Do I look like I'm joking to you? If you understand then bring them to the Empire, now."
"No. We refuse."
"I see. Then this is a declaration that you are aiding Calvard."
"N-No! It's not like that!"
"Silence! The Erebonian Government will respond to this act. Once we have destroy Calvard, Leman will be next. And all Bracers will be arrested. You have yourselves to blame."
The video was cut shortly after.
"Do you see that, people of the world? The Erebonian Government plans to destroy the Bracer Guild, just as I told you. The Bracers are heroes to the people. Anyone who they seem as a threat must be eliminated. Do you know why there are no bracers in Erebonia? It is because the Erebonian Government... mostly Chancellor Osborne find them a nuisance. Oh, but that alone isn't enough. I have more to share regarding to a certain war that happen in Liberl. I speak of the Hundred Day War. Did you know that the Imperial Army slaughtered their own people?"
(BGM ended)
In Saint-Arkh...
(Trails to Reverie ost - Zero Encounter)
"Wait, the Imperial Army did what?"
"No... he must be lying!"
Marquis Hyarm in his manor got up from his hair and look shock. "No..."
In Liberl...
"W-What... the Imperial Army... kill their own countryman?" A Liberial asked in shock
"I speak the truth. Allow me to show you proof."The Mask individual reveal a picture of Hamel in it's ruin state."This is Hamel. It was once an Erebonian Village, small peaceful, happy. Until one day... Hamel was slaughtered indiscriminately by the Imperial Army. I have proof of the Erebonian Government's evil."They said as reveal documents."Do you see these documents? These are proof of the Imperial Armies involvement. They hired Jaegers to slaughter the people of Hamel, leaving none alive. Old, young, defenseless... not even infants. They forged and stage Liberian weapons to make it look like it was an attack by Liberl. What's more, the factions was caused by Erebonian nobility. The Erebonian nobility found commoners who are rising the ranks in the Imperial army as a problem. The noble faction was embarrassed. They were pressured by the rise of commissioned officers of commoner origin. To recover the glory of the noble faction, the noble officers begin to develop a plan to prove themselves. They planned an aggressive invasion of the small kingdom of Liberl, but needed an excuse to justify the invasion. And thus began the Hamel Tragedy, which lead to the Hundred Day War."
With Joshua...
"No...!" Joshua gasped.
"Is that guy seriously releasing the whole thing?!" Estelle asked
"Oh this is not going to look good..." Renne muttered
"And during the war, an investigation was taken place. And soon learn of the ruse of the noble faction. Which throw panic into the Imperial government. They arrested the mastermind, and executed them. But it was far from over. After the outbreak of the Hundred Days War, Erebonia officials negotiated with the Queen of Liberl to silence her the truth of Hamel. They knew the queen wanted peace so she had no choice but to agree to cease-fire agreement. The agreement was that Hamel's tragedy must not be revealed to the public, for it will bring chaos. Erebonian authorities quickly closed off Hamel, claiming that the road to the village was destroyed in a landslide and Hamel's name was wiped clean off the map. Very few people actually knew the truth, but were forced to be silenced by the Imperial Government. Should the truth be revealed, it will consider treason, and be executed on the spot. That is the dark truth of Erebonia Part One. But now here's the next dark truth. Jurai."
With Crow...
"He's telling about Jurai, now?!" Crow gasped.
"Jurai was once a good international trade good with North Ambria and Remiferia. But then the Salt Pale incident happened in North Ambria, causing Jurai's economy to tumble slightly with such a catastrophic loss. While relying on fishing in the northern seas and septium mining, Jurai supported North Ambria and its neighboring nations hoping to expand its trade area. It was all thanks to it's mayor. Joseph Armbrust. A mayor who loved his homeland, and was once loved by all in Jurai. I could not find an honorable man such as him. However... in in 1194 in Septium Calander... Mayor Armburst received a proposal from the Erebonian Government out of nowhere. The proposal was to extend a railway line from Heimdallr all the way to Jurai. He relied on the sea for trade before, but there wasn't any reason to believe we couldn't benefit from being connected to Heimdallr by rail. The proposal drew overwhelming support from the city's council, and as a result, my grandfather was forced to accept. Within a year, the city once again regains its formal glory... however... it later becomes greedy. Everything became a target for investment; people only cared about money. Something similar happen in Crossbell, however, unlike them, Jurai had no opposition existed. Joseph Armbrust knew something was amiss among the environment and its people... Until one day, the railway line leading to Jurai was destroyed by an unknown assault. The people of Jurai depended on repair as quickly as possible... All except the Imperial government. They accuse Jurai of a lack of safety protocols and their inability to apprehend the culprits. The economy began to crash once more, causing the city to be in uproar. But the truth is... the one responsible for destroying the railway was none other than Chancellor Osborne."
In Jurai...
"What...?"
"It was the Imperial Chancellor?"
"Chancellor Giliath Osborne, in his third year as representative of the Imperial government, personally came to Jurai. He offers a second proposal to the mayor. The timing was too good to be true. Chancellor Osborne's proposal was for Jurai to become part of the Empire. Mayor Armburst realized this and was opposed to the idea. Roger Armbrust has gone through several plans to find a way to restore order and its formal glory to Jurai. He tried everything to convince the city council to reject the offer. But alas... Jurai was consumed by greed for wealth. They all fell into the delusion that the culprit was their own mayor. Their greed cause them to turn on him. All part of the chancellor's plan. Mayor Roger Armbrust was forced to step down... and now the city-state now became a province of Erebonia. Mayor Roger became ill... felt he had lost his purpose, and his home... and slowly died. Leaving his only family behind... his grandson."
Then the figure pointed his finger."People of Jurai. You are a disgrace as a human being! You blindly accuse the once proud mayor who loved and was devoted to his home! All because you were consumed by Greed! You ignore the truth! You all fell toward Chancellor Osborne's scheme! Because of you and him, your greed has cost an innocent old man to his death! You have no right to have such a wonderful man as him! I hope it was worth it, people of Jurai. To fell toward the Chancellor's schemes and taking your unjustified anger toward your final mayor. You can't deny what you have done. So don't even try to lie to yourself."
In Roer...
Then the Mask figure then lowers their arm."But I'm not done finishing talking yet. A man goes by the name of Wads." He then reveals the picture of Wads and the company. "This man has committed a crime throughout Erebonia his countryman. He works for Kleist & Co. A retailing corporation in Heimdallr. This man created a scam for the people of Erebonia's Sutherland Provenance Parm to donate valuables and heirlooms to help fund soldiers and the war effort. Such as paying their rent or feeding their children with food. That was proven to be false. He lied to the people, taking their valuables and heirlooms and making proceeds under the corporation name, and then selling them for his own gain. Then, his next crime was to build a factory over Prince Olivert's hometown, his place of birth, Alesiter!"
"H-He did what?!" A Cilvillain gasp.
"That mean did that to the people of Parm?"
"And he even tried to build a factory on Alesiter?!"
"Quite right. This Sales Manager tricked the mayor of Aleister to get the people out of their homes and even bought many illegal military monsters and machines to destroy Prince Olivert's own town. And when he was stopped and foiled. He even plans to take a child hostage by pointing a gun at his forehead! Is this the sort of criminal you want in your business and freely roaming around? Oh. Let's not forget the Imperial Army Military higher-ups were even given an order to make sure he's untouchable."
In Aleister...
"Ooh not this!" The Mayor groaned
"Oh. And let's not forget that Imperial Defence Force members even hijacked an airship and even planned on killing their own people for opposing the war. They won't mind even pointing a gun at a child and even having them witness a person being shot and blood spilled. This is clearly an abuse of power. And the chancellor allows this."
"What?" And Elderly woman gasped.
"Oh dear..." Kai muttered.
In Heimdallr...
"E-Even the Imperial Defense Force?" A CIvillain asked in shock.
"If you don't believe me. See for yourself."The mask figured then show a video clip.
"No one opposes the Empire. No one! No one!"and IDF pull out his rifle."Throw down your arms and surrender!"
"Surrender or we'll kill every man, woman and child right here and now!"
The clip ended there.
"Oh Aidios..." A Cilvillain covered her mouth in horror.
"I have more news to share. And it involves Crossbell. I'm sure you're all aware of this, but Mayor Dieter Crois declared for Crossbell's independence. He froze the assets of both Erebonia and Calvard. Granted it was rather extreme. But no sooner, in the end, Crossbell was now part of the Empire. However, you Crossbellian did nothing wrong. There's nothing wrong with wanting independence. To be free from the shaked of both the Republic and the Empire influence and become your own rightful pride nations. But sadly, you all feel victims to the Empire's dreaded schemes. Behind the disguise of Governor-General, Rufus Albarea, who was one of Chancellor Osborne Ironblood, he allow Calvardian Agents to infiltrate Heimdallr so that they can be captured in the end. No sooner than they frame an innocent military student for shooting the Emperor. You were all dragged into their affairs. Being forced to suffer under the National Mobilization Law. And this National Mobilization Act the late chancellor has degree is the embodiment of evil. But he alone isn't the only one. Crown Prince Cedric, who had gone missing was also part of the Chancellor's schemes. They orchestrated the bomb to destroy the Courageous, Prince Olivert's personal aircraft who wished to stop the Chancellor and his nefarious scheme. But in the end, they blow up the ship, killing him, and their crew. But all of that was but a ruse. But regardless, it did not stop Crown Prince Cedric's actions. He attempts to murder several world leaders at a secret meeting to stop Operation Jormunganr and to frame it all on Calvard to start the World War sooner. So let me ask you this, People of the world. Now that the World War has finally come to an end... do you truly think Erebonia deserves to be forgiven? They orchestrated, and even killed their own countryman just to invade a nation that desired peace. Do you really think that the people who orchestrated Operation Jormunganr deserve forgiveness? For example, this mysterious and malevolent group called the Gnomes who closely works underneath the late Chancellor Osborne. They stole various technologies all over the world to help bring the end of the world. These people are named Black Alberich—who name is Franz Reinford—husband to Reinford Group Chairman Irina. Copper Georg. Also known as George Nome. Giliath Osborne Ironbloods: Rufus Albarea, Crown Prince Cedric, Lector Arundel, the son of one of the masterminds behind the Hamel incident, and Claire Rieveldt? And what about you, People of Erebonia? How does it feel to be Erebonian? A nation that loves to spill blood and bring strife to the world? I'll leave those questions to you. Oh, and allow me to express my gratitude to the several heroes who stop Operation Jormungandr, arresting Governor General Rufus and killing Giliath Osborne."
(BGM ended)
All over the world was shocked by the news... only later an uproar was caused all over the nation.
Whistle. Damn. Those are some serious dark truth spill all over the world about Erebonia. And now they will face even more hardships.