Rondo of Swords Walkthrough

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R O N D O  O F  S W O R D S
Path B Conversation Guide
By Krystal Meree
Last Update: 24/12/09
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... Contents ...
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I.   Version History              [VER]
II.  Introduction                 [INT]
III. Conversations: Path B        [CON]
IV.  Frequently asked questions   [FAQ]
V.   Credits                      [CRE]
VI.  Legal information            [INF]
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Version History
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... v0.1 (24/12/09) ...
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Completed Guide. Waiting for acceptance...
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Introduction
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Hello there, fellow Rondo of Swords fan! Like you, I really enjoyed the
character conversations included in the game. But since I couldn't find a
guide with complete conversations for the branching paths, I thought I'd write
my own.
Path B is considered to be the "Darker" ending compared to Path A, and with
good reason. But I won't spoil it for you just yet ;)
It's time to take a walk down the path of darkness... >:)
- Krystal M.
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Conversations Path B
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*** NOTE ***
The conversations listed are found after the branching point in stage 20. They
will be following Path B.
Selecting Path B
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You MUST kill Marie in Stage 20. Once Serdic kills her, you will be on path B.
I've written each conversation with the following structure:
... Example Stage ...
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Instructions
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--- Character 1 & Character 2 --- (Title of conversation)
(Any actions required to trigger conversation)
[Conversation]
And now to our main event: The Path B Conversation Guide!
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... Stage 20 ...
The Fated Hour
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--- Marie & Serdic --- (The Path of B)
... NOTE ...
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(Can only be accessed if you kill Marie.)
Serdic:  I will... never say that I had no choice. I'm certain that there was
some other way, and yet... To claim the Bretwalde crown, I killed you
with my own hands.
Marie:   Please... look after Bretwalde.
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... Stage 21 ...
Heart of Steel
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--- Serdic & Igraine ---  (Reminder of Dark)
Igraine:  Hey, Serdic.
Serdic:   .......
Igraine:  Serdic!
Serdic:   I can hear you just fine, Igraine.
Igraine:  Why are you doing these horrible things? It doesn't seem like you...
Serdic:   Horrible? Is there something bad about eliminating the Order of
Anrah, the ones behind this uprising?
Igraine:  You can't help killing people who are fighting in a war...
But that's not what I'm talking about!
Serdic:   What, then?
Igraine:  Why are you forcing yourself to do things you don't want to?
Serdic:   Things I don't want to?
Igraine:  Yes... you don't really want to do this, do you, Serdic? So why...?
Serdic:   You're mistaken, Igraine. As the Divine Emperor, I must do this.
Igraine:  Even that! This whole thing, calling yourself an Emperor! You keep
blaming yourself, beating yourself up, and you won't budge on
anything. It's not your fault that Marie die--
Serdic:   Silence!
Igraine:  Eek!
Serdic:   ...I killed Marie. That's why I have to keep fighting... otherwise
it was all a waste. I know you mean well, Igraine, so don't talk
about that again. It's not good for morale. Got it?
Igraine:  Serdic...
--- Owl & Serdic ---  (Aftermath of Life)
Owl:     Yo, Mister Emperor.
Serdic:  What is it, Owl?
Owl:     How's it feel to have killed your own sister?
Serdic:  What do you want me to say?
Owl:     What!?
Serdic:  I'm sure there's no answer I can give that will satisfy you.
So tell me... what do you want to hear?
Owl:     You just cut down your own sister in cold blood, and you're acting
like THAT!?
Serdic:  Maybe you'd be happier if I were to break down sobbing, and wear
black in mourning. But all that would accomplish, in the end, is to
give the Empire more time. No one's forcing you to travel with me.
Owl:     You...
Serdic:  Are you finished? Because if so, I'm heading back to the battle.
Owl:     No one's forcing me? Like hell... I didn't have a choice.
Princess... that brother of yours is turning into a real bastard.
--- Galahad & Igraine ---  (Grandpa Joins)
Galahad:  Oh! Is that the Princess I see?
Igraine:  Grandpa! What are you doing here?
Galahad:  I was watching over everyone, and at some point I got dragged into
this. What about you, Princess?
Igraine:  I'm worried about Serdic.
Galahad:  You mean Divine Emperor Serdic?
Igraine:  Marie was so mean to let Serdic do that...
Galahad:  Perhaps Princess Marie had her own reasons. This must be hard on
Emperor Serdic.
Igraine:  That's why Raine can't leave Serdic's side. Sorry, Grandpa, but I
can't return to the Order for a while.
Galahad:  I see... then I have no choice. I will come with you, Princess.
Igraine:  Really!?
Galahad:  Absolutely. I worry about you, after all.
--- Arios & Selmer ---  (No Other Way...?)
Arios:   Serdic seems to be taking this hard.
Selmer:  This Holy Blade, on the other hand, is glowing... Ironic, isn't it?
Arios:   If it wasn't glowing, I doubt Serdic would be able to fight.
After all, that was the entire reason Marie sacrificed herself.
Selmer:  Was there no other way...?
Arios:   With more time, we may have found an alternative... but I couldn't
think of anything.
Selmer:  If you couldn't think of anything, Master, then there must not have
been a way.
Arios:   Well, I suppose it can't be helped that he's become so morose.
So don't look so downhearted. Serdic needs your help.
Selmer:  You're right. I can at least do that much.
--- Simon & Aegil ---  (So Aegil Knew, Huh...? Hmmm...)
Simon:  I can't believe that Princess Marie had to die in order to restore the
Holy Blade... How could the Emperor take his own sister's--
Aegil:  Simon! I won't listen to another word of this.
Simon:  But...
Aegil:  Marie told me ahead of time that she planned to give up her life to
cleanse the Holy Blade's taint. I did nothing to stop her. So if you
object to Serdic's actions... You also defy the Pope of Verona.
Simon:  ......
Aegil:  I know that you cared for her deeply. But try to understand.
Simon:  Forgive me for speaking of that whereof I knew nothing. I will uphold
Princess Marie's legacy, and defend that which she sought to protect.
Aegil:  It is a fitting way to pay tribute to her memory.
--- Kay & Margus ---  (Abide By His Rule)
Kay:     Thanks to Princess Marie's sacrifice, the Holy Blade has been
restored. Thus did Prince Serdic become a king.
Margus:  What's the matter, Kay?
Kay:     Did Princess Marie really have to die? Wasn't there some other way?
Margus:  That's what she and Emperor Serdic decided. There's no use dwelling
on it.
Kay:     So we should just accept whatever they decide?
Margus:  To refuse it would be to dishonor the Princess' memory. And it would
just make His Highness worry more. He took it harder than anyone.
Don't bring it up around him.
Kay:     Yeah, I know that much.
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... Stage 22 ...
The Divine Emperor
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--- Alhambra & Serdic ---  (Concern & Beltings)
Alhambra:  Don't worry about the "Rightful Emperor." I'll beat his ass down.
Serdic:    I wish I could honestly say I wasn't worried about him. But I have
to think about how the things I say could affect the troops. It
helps to have someone like you around, Alhambra.
Alhambra:  I'm not worried about the troops, Serdic. I'm worried about you.
Serdic:    I'm all right. You needn't worry.
Alhambra:  Raar!
Serdic:    Oww! Have you lost your mind!?
Alhambra:  That's for making your "I'm going to push myself too hard" face.
I'm never gonna pretend like there's no reason to worry.
Serdic:    And that's why I have none.
Alhambra:  Not even about Marie?
Serdic:    ......
Alhambra:  ...I'm sorry. I crossed the line with that one. Here, you can belt
me one too, if you want.
Serdic:    ...You're a valued soldier. I wouldn't do something like that for
a trivial offense. What I'll do instead is make you work twice as
hard.
Alhambra:  Yeah, yeah...
--- Simon & Yumiluna ---  (A Cruel Wish)
Simon:     So she acknowledges his title of Divine Emperor, and she is
willing to fight alongside him? This can mean nothing but trouble
for the Pope.
Yumiluna:  Really? I think it's a much better arrangement than to have her
moping in her room.
Simon:     I grant you that, but...
Yumiluna:  After all, it seems Pope Aegil has a special place in her heart
for Serdic... He may even be her only friend. I wouldn't argue
with anything that helped the two of them come closer together.
Simon:     I wonder if you realize how cruel that wish really is...
--- Ansom & Aegil ---  (No Problems...)
Ansom:  The Rightful Emperor Serdic... What do you think, Pope Aegil?
Aegil:  Impossible to say. I can't tell anything at this remove.
Ansom:  Do you think they have some proof to back it up...? Or is this just a
last-ditch ploy of the Empire's?
Aegil:  They didn't waste time getting the word to us. They were prepared.
Ansom:  If their story is true, it means our Serdic is a phony. What would
you say to that?
Aegil:  It's too ridiculous to even contemplate. Do you doubt my judgement?
I have already confirmed that he is the heir to the Bretwaldean
throne.
Ansom:  I didn't mean to say I doubted you, Pope Aegil. If our Serdic is
genuine, then there are no problems.
Aegil:  Correct, No problems...
--- Aegil & Igraine ---  (Meow)
Aegil:    What can he possibly be thinking? I can't believe he won't listen
to me...
Igraine:  Serdic doesn't belong to you. You just have to let him do what he
wants.
Aegil:    I'm the one who legitimized his status as Emperor. His actions are
my responsibility.
Igraine:  Then you can sit back and relax. Serdic's not a kid. He can do
things without being told.
Aegil:    I wonder... are you angry with me, or angry with Serdic for spurning
you? If so, you precocious child of Anrah, then know that I can give
as good as I get.
Igraine:  What did you say!?
Aegil:    Shall I repeat it?
Igraine:  ......
Aegil:    ......
Igraine:  ...*sigh* Truce?
Aegil:    ...Agreed.
--- Galahad & Igraine ---  (To Make A Decision)
Galahad:  I'd never have thought the Empire would pull a trick like this.
Igraine:  Their timing isn't very good. If they'd been faster, they could have
done it before Serdic was coronated. That could have been really
bad.
Galahad:  In other words... We should be grateful that Marie and Serdic came
to such a quick decision.
Igraine:  Grandpa... please don't say that.
Galahad:  I'm sorry, Princess. It was thoughtless of me.
Igraine:  I wonder if Marie really did agree to this...
--- Elmer & Igraine ---  (So, Which King is Which?)
Elmer:    The Rightful Emperor, huh? Things are starting to seem fishy around
here.
Igraine:  There's no need to worry about that impostor.
Elmer:    C'mon, it's the Rightful Emperor versus the Divine Emperor! Doesn't
that get your blood boiling?
Igraine:  ...Boiling?
Elmer:    It's like the Holy King versus the Demon King!
Igraine:  ...You're such a child.
Elmer:    Wh-What!?
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... Stage 23 ...
Cost of Betrayal
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--- Owl & Serdic ---  (Betrayal)
Owl:     "Death to traitors," huh?
Serdic:  Is there a problem with that?
Owl:     Nah, no problem here. I hate traitors.
Serdic:  Have you ever been betrayed?
Owl:     Yeah... by a woman I thought I knew better than I did.
Serdic:  Oh, for...
--- Elmer & Aegil ---  (...Him...)
Elmer:  Another battle? Right after they spring a trap on us? And this time
we're walking right into it...
Aegil:  It only goes to show what faith he has in us.
Elmer:  Shows how desperate he is, if you ask me.
Aegil:  It may seem that way, but he's treading a difficult balance. If he
really were desperate, this would all be for naught. No one knows that
better than him.
Elmer:  Who's the "him" in that sentence?
Aegil:  Who indeed...
--- Rukia & Alhambra ---  (Tough Love)
Rukia:     Now's my chance... Steady... Steady...
Alhambra:  What are you up to?
Rukia:     Eep! Oh, nothing... just some scouting.
Alhambra:  Then what's that in your pocket?
Rukia:     Umm...
Alhambra:  If you're with Serdic, it means you're a soldier of his Divine
Empire. So maybe you should think twice about doing whatever you
please. ...I guess this is okay, though. But if anyone spots you,
don't come crying to me.
Rukia:     You're the best, Alhambra! You really get it! I love you!
Alhambra:  Quit it with that "love" stuff...
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... Stage 24 ...
Three-Way Battle
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--- Aegil & Arios ---  (Definitely Not Odo then...)
Aegil:  I wonder who that impostor is... Have you any theories?
Arios:  As to the impostor's identity? He's no shape-shifter, if that's what
you're thinking. The element of Light radiates strongly from him,
but... It's hard to tell more than that.
Aegil:  Hard to tell? So even you are capable of modesty.
Arios:  I think you've formed the wrong impression of me. There are things
that even I don't understand.
Aegil:  ...You make that sound like something to be proud of.
--- Serdic & Dark Serdic ---  (Urk)
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(This conversation will be triggered when either Serdic is about to attack
Dark Serdic or vice-versa.)
Dark Serdic:  I'm impressed you have the courage to show yourself, you faker!
Serdic:       What are you playing at? As if any Bretwalde citizen would fail
to know that only he with the Holy Blade can be king!
Dark Serdic:  Urk...
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... Stage 25 ...
Recapture
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--- Serdic & Aegil ---  (A Lifetime Ago)
Serdic:  One year has passed...
Aegil:   What's the matter? Aren't you happy to be back in your homeland?
Serdic:  I was only musing that it's been a full year since that day.
Aegil:   ...So it has. A lot has happened in that year.
Serdic:  Prince Serdic... forgive me for breaking my promise.
Aegil:   Did you say something?
Serdic:  Only to myself. Let's hurry to the palace.
--- Izuna & Serdic ---  (Sight-seeing?)
Izuna:   This is the Holy King's city, huh?
Serdic:  Yes, that's right.
Izuna:   Y'know, I was thinking about coming to see the sights here. It worked
out pretty well for me!
Serdic:  ...We aren't here as tourists.
Izuna:   I know, I know... That stuff can come later!
Serdic:  ......
--- Rukia & Aegil ---  (The Unholy Pope)
Rukia:  Oh, so this Egvard. It's not too bad a town.
Aegil:  Oh, you've never been before?
Rukia:  Yeah... I never really had the chance. I always did want to see the
Holy King's domain, though.
Aegil:  Then you should see the sights once the opportunity presents itself.
I could even give you a tour, if you'd like.
Rukia:  I dunno if you and I were thinking of visiting the same kinds of
places. Know what I mean?
Aegil:  Do not patronize me, thief girl. I never turned down an opportunity to
sneak out of my room when I visited Egvard in my youth. There isn't
an area of this city I'm not aware of.
Rukia:  Is that really something to be proud of...?
--- Kay & Margus ---  (And the Man that Loves Them)
Kay:     The tables have turned since that day, eh Margus?
Margus:  Yes. I never thought we'd return under the Divine Empire's flag,
though...
Kay:     Me neither. But we can't fail at the task we came to do.
Margus:  Right. We've gotta save the women of Egvard! Just thinking about it
gets me all fired up!
Kay:     Margus...
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... Stage 26 ...
Bretwalde Liberated
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--- Owl & Aegil ---  ("Her" Plans)
Owl:    I'll bet the Princess would have liked to see home again.
Aegil:  Don't talk that way. Marie is home. She lives on in Serdic's Holy
Blade.
Owl:    That sounds real nice, but it's just words.
Aegil:  You are right... the dead cannot speak for themselves. That is why it
is left to the living to guess at what they might have wanted. We must
do so, in order to move forward.
Owl:    ...And this is what you think the Princess was hoping for?
Aegil:  I don't claim to know how far ahead Marie's plans extended. But for
Serdic to reclaim Bretwalde, with the Holy Blade in hand... I find it
hard to believe she would have wished it otherwise.
Owl:    So you're saying if this wasn't her plan, she wouldn't have staked her
life on it.
Aegil:  That's exactly what I'm saying. I don't necessarily expect you to
agree, of course.
Owl:    That's your idea of a convincing argument...?
Well, I'll think on it a while more.
--- Igraine & Aegil ---  (Slow Aegil)
Aegil:    Igraine, what is Mephreyu's objective?
Igraine:  The Darkness. He wants the Darkness' power, which was sealed away by
Holy King Altrius. It's such a bad idea.
Aegil:    ...You don't want its power?
Igraine:  No, not at all. Anrah teaches us to live in the serenity that the
Darkness brings. Interpreting that to mean "cover the world in
Darkness" is really stretching the meaning.
Aegil:    ...I guess not all Anrah initiates are alike.
Igraine:  You're just figuring that out?
Aegil:    Hmph! Quiet, you!
--- Serdic & Mephreyu ---  (Imitation of Life)
... NOTE ...
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(This conversation will be triggered when either Serdic is about to attack
Mephreyu or vice-versa.)
Serdic:    Prepare yourself, Mephreyu!
Mephreyu:  Prepare for what? A cheap imitation?
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... Stage 27 ...
Pursuit
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... NOTE ...
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(If you wish to access the next stage: Roadside Stone, you MUST kill the
Guardian in this stage.)
--- Elmer & Serdic ---  (At Least Someone is Happy)
Elmer:   I'm not used to being in such a strong position... It's nice not
being the underdog for once.
Serdic:  Not "for once". This is how it's going to be from now on.
Elmer:   Heh! I like the sound of that. I'm counting on you.
--- Owl & Ansom ---  (Enough Complaints)
Owl:    Battle after battle after battle... man, this rough.
Ansom:  If you're tired, maybe you should rest. I'm sure no one will mind if
we're short one bandit.
Owl:    Gee, thanks...
Ansom:  Well, we're both just kidding, aren't we?
Owl:    I dunno... this really has been hell on us.
Ansom:  Then go and talk to Serdic. Complaining about it here won't do
anything but drag down morale.
Owl:    I tell you, if I really was so beat that I needed a rest, I'd get that
Pope girl to ask for me.
Ansom:  You're a crooked one indeed.
Owl:    A guy can't be straight and live as a bandit, y'know.
Ansom:  Hahah, true enough...
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... Stage 28 ...
Roadside Stone
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--- Alhambra & Owl ---  (Constraints of Town)
Alhambra:  I sure do stink at urban combat. It's hard for me to adjust.
Owl:       I know what you mean. Outside we can go buck wild.
Alhambra:  Right... if I could bust up anything I wanted, it'd be another
story.
Owl:       We do that, though, and they'll start calling US the tyrants.
Alhambra:  True... man, this sucks.
--- Naji & Aegil ---  (Meet Naji~)
... NOTE ...
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(This conversation is triggered by sending Aegil to the North-West house and
placing her near the open door.)
Naji:   Hmm? Can I help you, miss?
Aegil:  The door was ajar, and I was curious... There's a battle raging
outside. I came to warn you: be careful about showing yourself.
Naji:   Don't gotta tell me twice. I'll keep that in mind. While you're here,
miss, how 'bout a drink?
Aegil:  I haven't time for that. We're short-handed as it stands. And don't
call me "miss." You overstep your bounds. I have a name; it is Aegil.
...Why are you dressed in traveller's garb?
Naji:   I always wear this stuff.
Aegil:  You're a traveller, then.
Naji:   Sure, you could say that.
Aegil:  More specifically... a looter.
Naji:   That's no way to talk about a man to his face. How about you call me
something more polite, like... "A free spirit." Yeah, that's it.
Aegil:  ......
Naji:   What's with the frown, Aegy-baby?
Aegil:  Do NOT call me that!
Naji:   Well, y'said not to call you "miss."
Aegil:  Looter or no, I'm at my limit! I must search the other houses.
Good DAY, Sir.
Naji:   Hey, great. I'll help. You said you're short on people, right,
Aegy-baby?
Aegil:  Why is this happening!?
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... Stage 29 ...
Grand Bridge
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--- Serdic & Naji ---  (Aegy-baby Issues)
Serdic:  Once we pass though here, we'll be in the Empire proper...
Naji:    Watch it, bro. The Grand Bridge is under the guard of the Imperial
Army's Second Division.
Serdic:  It seems that way... Do you know much about the Empire?
Naji:    Well, yeah, a free spirit like me's been there before.
Serdic:  Really... Aegil was upset with you, by the way. She said you were
rude.
Naji:    And she took it out on you? Huh... funny relationship the two of you
got.
Serdic:  Wh-What relationship?
Naji:    What do you think? THAT kinda relationship.
Serdic:  You're mistaken, I assure you. My relationship with Aegil isn't that
deep. If she hears you say so, she'll be mad at you again.
Naji:    Not at you?
Serdic:  Why would she be mad at me?
Naji:    Huh. Aha... I see. Now I get it.
Serdic:  ?
--- Aegil & Margus ---  (Nicknames)
Aegil:   Once we cross this bridge, we'll be in the Empire's territory.
Stay focused!
Margus:  We know, Aegy-baby.
Aegil:   Wh--!? Where did you hear that name!?
Margus:  Hahaha... I heard Naji saying it. He said it would brighten your day
if I were to call you that, Pope Aegil. How about it, Aegy-baby?
Does it make you happy, Aegy-baby?
Aegil:   You'll die slowly, Naji...
--- Aegil & Naji ---  (A New Friend)
Aegil:  .......
Naji:   ...Enough with the evil eye, Aegy-baby.
Aegil:  Stop CALLING me that! I can't believe you're actually travelling with
us! What are you up to?
Naji:   Awww, there's just something I needed to take care of in Grand Meir.
Worked out nice, huh?
Aegil:  Then you should have said so in the first place. You're rather
squirrelly...
Naji:   Relax, Aegy-baby. I'm interested in you, too.
Aegil:  I said STOP CALLING ME THAT!
--- Margus & Kay ---  (Gold Lions Dossier)
Margus:  The Gold Lions, Imperial Army's Second Division. These are Matthias'
men...
Kay:     What do you know about them, Margus?
Margus:  Well, let's see... He's a seasoned veteran who's been Gauss' partner
on the battlefield since the Empire was formed.
Kay:     From before the Empire, eh? He must be one experienced general.
Margus:  He's as strong as you'd expect from a man like him. To have to face
him now... It's going to be a harsh battle.
Kay:     Things are always harsh for us. We're here to try to lessen that
harshness a little. That is why we're here, isn't it?
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... Stage 30 ...
Mountain Crossing
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--- Izuna & Serdic ---  (Izuna Bares All)
Izuna:   This reminds me of the time I wandered around the mountains back
home.
Serdic:  You did that? Now wonder you seemed to be having such an easy time
of it...
Izuna:   It's all thanks to my training! You guys are weaksauce compared to
me!
Serdic:  We're all wearing armor... There isn't much comparison.
Izuna:   What, you think I'm not wearing armor under my uniform? Check it out!
Serdic:  Y-You don't have to show me!
--- Elmer & Igraine ---  (Elmer's "F" in Geography)
Elmer:    C'mon... if you don't start walking, you'll get left behind.
Igraine:  You seem pretty used to walking along mountain paths, Elmer.
Elmer:    Hell, anything's easier than plodding through the desert.
Igraine:  But... deserts and mountains are completely different!
Elmer:    Nah, they're the same thing. Now c'mon, get a move on.
Igraine:  Urghhh... So frustrating, losing to Elmer...
--- Sasha & Alhambra ---  (Owwie)
Alhambra:  Oww! Owww!
Sasha:     What are you doing?
Alhambra:  My fur got caught up in some thorns...
Sasha:     That outfit isn't really suited for mountain travel, is it?
Alhambra:  The outfit's not the problem! Why does everyone think I look like
this by choice...? Owww!
Sasha:     ...This is strangely fascinating.
Alhambra:  Sasha! Don't just stand there staring! Give a girl some help!
Ow ow ow ow ow ow!
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... Stage 31 ...
Fortress City
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... NOTE ...
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(If you wish to access the next stage: Battle for Romadia, you must not send
Owl on any errands during this stage. Alternatively, you can also have him in
your party during the battle to achieve the same effect.)
--- Izuna & Shino ---  (Speak First, Think Later)
Izuna:  C'mon, Shino-sis! I know it'd be no problem for you to just hop over
the city wall!
Shino:  It wouldn't work. Even if I get in, what could I do alone?
Izuna:  But you'd have the element of surprise!
Shino:  Well, that's true, I would.
Izuna:  Heheheh...
Shino:  And then what?
Izuna:  Umm...
Shino:  No points. A little more thinking, Izuna, and a little less speaking.
Izuna:  Awww...
--- Galahad & Naji ---  (What Exactly Are They Attacking...?)
Galahad:  Master Naji? There's something Sir Margus and I have been thinking
about. We were wondering if you might be interested in our little
venture.
Naji:     Ask, if yer askin'.
Galahad:  What would you say to devising a special attack involving all three
of us?
Naji:     Hey, that sounds neat!
Galahad:  You start with your bow, then I come in with my magic, and Sir
Margus finishes by charging in! I estimate we'd do three times as
much damage as a single attack!
Naji:     Yeah--Hold it. Isn't that 'cause there'd be THREE of us attacking?
--- Ending Conversation ---  (Big Brother)
... NOTE ...
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(This conversation can only be accessed if you send Owl on an errand during
this stage.)
Serdic:  We've broken through the gate. Let's hurry and conquer Romadia!
Owl:     Hey, Serdic!
Serdic:  Owl? What is it?
Owl:     I talked with some guys on the inside. They said the townsfolk'll
help us out.
Serdic:  I see... excellent work, Owl.
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Owl:   Whew... Looks like it worked.
Girl:  Umm...
Owl:   Hmm...? Gahhh!
Girl:  You're with the Divine Empire's army, right?
Owl:   Y-Yeah... what about it?
Girl:  Well, I once had an older brother who went off somewhere to make it
big. They say he became a bandit, but one of the Imperial Army
divisions killed him...
Owl:   And?
Girl:  Are you my older brother?
Owl:   ......
Girl:  ......
Owl:   I look like him, that's all.
Girl:  Oh...
Owl:   The guy up and abandoned his little sister when he left, right? A guy
like that, there's no way he'd have the stones to show his face around
here again.
Girl:  ...In that case, take this.
Owl:   What is it?
Girl:  A charm I made for my brother. If you ever meet him somewhere, would
you give it to him? Please? And wherever he is... whatever he's
doing... Tell him I'll never forget him.
Owl:   ...Gotcha. I'll make sure he gets the message.
Girl:  Please, mister.
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... Stage 32 ...
Battle for Romadia
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--- Serdic & Owl ---  (To Pry or Not To Pry)
Owl:     All righty, let's get to it!
Serdic:  You're awfully enthusiastic.
Owl:     Well, sure. If they take this city back, we'll be in trouble.
Serdic:  True, but... well, I won't pry.
--- Ansom & Sasha ---  (Surprise)
Ansom:  If feels strange, fighting to defend an Imperial city.
Sasha:  Young Master! This is no time to be saying that!
Ansom:  I didn't mean to suggest I don't want to protect the city. It is ours
now, after all. Still, it feels strange.
Sasha:  Strange?
Ansom:  Yes. Serdic's journey began when he was unable to protect Egvard.
And mine, of course, began when I was unable to protect Shalem.
We vowed to reclaim the things we had lost. Yet now we're guarding an
Imperial town on Imperial soil.
Sasha:  I admit, that does seem strange.
Ansom:  Doesn't it? I doubt anything can surprise me anymore.
Sasha:  Would you like me to test that theory?
Ansom:  Do you have a surprise in store? I hope it's not too terrible...
Sasha:  ...I guess I'll hold off for now.
Ansom:  ...I'm not sure if that's a blessing or a curse...
--- Aegil & Yumiluna ---  (What kind of Pope Are You!?)
Yumiluna:  Pope Aegil! Pope Aegil! We've made an incredible discovery!
Aegil:     What is it?
Yumiluna:  There isn't a single Veronan church in this area. Which means we
should begin services here in Romadia!
Aegil:     An interesting idea... Verona never has had much influence in the
east. It's why so many Anrah initiates flock to this region. Quite
regrettable, really.
Yumiluna:  Is that so?
Aegil:     When the war is over, we'll turn our gaze to the east. Can I leave
this initiative up to you?
Yumiluna:  Bring it on, I say!
Aegil:     Your enthusiasm sickens me...
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... Stage 33 ...
The Calm Before
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--- No Conversations  Available ---
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... Stage 34 ...
Rovencrone
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--- Serdic & Aegil ---  (Store Her in the Overhead Compartment)
Aegil:   Once we win this battle, we can rest for a while.
Serdic:  Doesn't ease up yet. The battles are going to continue.
Aegil:   Maybe you should ease up a little.
Serdic:  I can't. I have to be out front fighting with the rest.
Aegil:   But...
Serdic:  Aegil... if you want to rest, then you should rest. And in the
meantime, I'll end this war.
Aegil:   You talk about me as if I was a piece of luggage to haul around.
If you're on the front lines, then I shall be, too.
--- Igraine & Galahad ---  (Mr. Mandelbaum: It's Go Time!)
Galahad:  Oh my, the entire Imperial army? This will be tough.
Igraine:  But we have to fight them! If you don't want to, just sit this one
out, Grandpa.
Galahad:  Then you're sending an old man home at so late an hour? Your
kindness truly moves me, Princess.
Igraine:  Auuugh! If you don't get serious, you'll just be in Serdic's way!
Galahad:  So it's important to you that you're of use to Emperor Serdic?
Igraine:  Yes!
Galahad:  How admirable.
Igraine:  !
Galahad:  Ohoho! I'll push this old body of mine to its limits for you,
Princess!
--- Elmer & Alhambra ---  (Sure Thing, Kid)
Elmer:     The