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>>5226959
>“Thank you, everyone. We’ll see this through, for Martha and Xavier.” You put your hand out towards your friends. Ashe, Corrine and Kate place theirs on top of yours. With your friends pledging their support behind you, you’re surer than ever that Monica doesn’t stand a chance.

The Sealed Forest is but a short distance away from the Monastery. Had you headed out with the usual entourage from the Knights of Seiros and the Church, it would have taken you far longer to arrive at your destination. However, the force you’ve joined numbers around only 20, all of them volunteers from the Black Eagles. At the helm of the group is Professor Byleth. Monica’s actions cost the Professor her father, and you can only imagine that your teacher is even more eager than you are to bring the girl down. After half a day’s brisk march, you find yourself at your destination.

“We are now within the Sealed Forest.” Hubert announces. “No one let their guard down. If the intel we received is accurate, Monica is further ahead, with an unidentified group.”

“Blair? Can you take to the skies and give us an aerial view of what we’re up against?” The Professor asks you

>You nod to the Professor and take flight on Beathan. High above, you can make out a clearing further ahead in the forest. You move closer to it, taking care to avoid any oncoming arrows from any enemy archers that may spot you. Sure enough, as you get closer, you’re able to spot figures further down below. It’s hard to make out too much from detail from the skies, but there’s about twelve humanoid looking figures milling about down below. What catches your eyes though, are the larger blobbed shapes you see. There’s three of them, and if you had to guess, they’re likely Demonic Beasts. You return back to the others and inform them of what you saw.

“I suppose we shouldn’t be surprised she has more of those things with her.” Edelgard says with a hint of distaste. “Likely made from those unfortunate to have run into her after she fled. This stops now. Black Eagles, get ready to move out!”

After a bit of preparation and checking over your gear, the strike force makes their way into the Sealed Forest, towards the clearing Monica and her cronies are currently inhabiting. As you all inch closer, Monica’s voice booms and echoes through the forest, propelled by the same type of magic Bishop Santiago used during a battle that feels like a lifetime ago.

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>>5226962
“Hello! You’re here!” Monicas voice cries cheerfully. Your clench your fist at the sound. “Welcome to my forest of death! It’s so good of you to stop by!”

“Monica! Get out here!” The Professor yells.

“Sorry, but that’s not my name. I simply borrowed this weakling’s look. My real name is Kronya! And for the short amount of time you have left, don’t forget it!”

“Kronya?” Dorothea mutters. “So, it’s just like how Solon was pretending to be Tomas. Just what the hell is going on?”

“Don’t know, don’t care. We can get out answers after we kill these bastards.” Caspar declares.

>“The forest up ahead is thick, but there’s two ways to get to where Moni-uhh…Kronya…is standing. We can cut either through the north or west. Either way, we’ll have to contend with the Demonic Beasts.” You inform the Professor and Edelgard.

“We’ll go north, while covering our rear.” The Professor says. “No use in standing around waiting to get pincered. Blair, you’re our aerial bombardment. Rain down your magic from above while we engage. Choose your targets carefully and watch out for the enemy snipers. Otherwise, fire at will.”

>“Understood!”

You take flight and survey the battlefield. There are snipers on both sides it seems, and either one could likely take you out in one shot if you aren’t careful. As the Black Eagles begin to move, you think on what your first action will be.

>A): Attack the Demonic Beast ahead of you from above. (Enemy #6, no counterattack)
>B): Cast Bolting on an enemy within range.
>C): Stay to the rear and defend the backline.
>D): Write-in

>>5226963
>>B): Cast Bolting on an enemy within range.
Always start with the artillery

Good to have you back, qm.

>>5226963
>B): Cast Bolting on an enemy within range.
specifically Enemy #3 (Sniper)

>>5226963
>>A): Attack the Demonic Beast ahead of you from above. (Enemy #6, no counterattack)
Welcome back. Was wondering yesterday when we're getting the new thread.

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WELL WELL WELLLLLLL

>>5226963
>B): Cast Bolting on an enemy within range.
Enemy 3 the sniper
The sooner he's out of the game the faster we can do stuff without having to worry about getting killed, let's hope the guy doesn't roll a crit and instakill us on a counter attack.

>>5227281
Huh, looking at the hair and class that's most likely the actual Monica unless Kronya is trying to do a double fool

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>>5227281
I have a strong feeling this game is going to throw a lot of shit I had planned for the quest later on into whack lol.

>>5227420
It's out by June. Plenty of time to adjust!

>>5227420
Seems to be an alternative tale so I don't think you have to be nervious.
But I gotta say i do find the concept of playing a 3H game where you side the opposite side of which Byleth chose, they are gonna be a terrifying boss battle with that time shenannigan thing.

>>5226963
>>B): Cast Bolting on an enemy within range.
Sniper

>>5226963
>B): Cast Bolting on an enemy within range.

>>5228458
Forgot to put a target. Enemy 3

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>>5226963
A well-placed arrow from an experienced archer is enough to bring down even the most seasoned of Pegasus Knights. Narrowing your eyes ahead and fixating on your target, you resolve to not allow the foe the opportunity. Unsheathing the stave strapped to your back, you call forth a surge of magic. You’d only practiced the incantations for Bolting, but you’ve yet to have the opportunity to try out the destructive spell. Clouds form from on up high, and an ominous, rumbling sound echoes across the forest. Ordinarily, flying a Pegasus during a thunderstorm would be a foolhardy endeavor, but you’re the one in control here. Raising your hand to the sky and focusing all of your attention on the speck you’ve chosen in the distance, you summon forth a bolt of lightning from on high, that shoots forward towards the doomed archer.

As the bolt descends from the sky towards your target, the enemy scrambles to get out of the way. While your target’s compatriots are successful, the archer himself is less than so. A loud boom and an explosion are the signs that the spell was a success. Dust is kicked up on-high, and a large crater is left in the earth where the spell made contact.

>Critical Hit! 20xp gained! (30/100) (Bolting: 1 / 2)

You take note of your work. Bolting is a rarity amongst combat mages. The spell is only taught to those with top marks from either the Officer’s Academy or the Fhirdiad Academy of Sorcery, under the tutelage of a skilled mage such as Professor Hanneman. Whoever these bastards were, they would soon learn what it meant to go up against elite caliber Black Eagles.

From down below, your allies charge forward, Edelgard and Professor Byleth leading the way as the vanguard against the Demonic Beast up front. The beast is the same type as the one you saw back at the Chapel, likely turned from another human. While it appears ferocious, it struggles to keep up with an enraged Professor, doubly so when she’s wielding the Sword of the Creator. She singlehandedly occupies the beast, while the students behind her pepper it with ranged attacks and work on dealing with the strange, black-armored men accompanying it.

From the west, the enemy begins making their way towards the Black Eagles. You have the option to pepper them up with some magic before they contact your backline. You’re certainly feeling confident after that Bolting. Alternatively, you can focus on what’s ahead of you. Besides the enemy’s your friends are currently engaged with, you have a feeling that there may me an ambush waiting further ahead.

“Blair? Was that you? You seem mad…is everything okay?” Kronya's mocking voice calls out.

>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north
>B): Attack the oncoming enemies from above (Choose one enemy/spell to use)
>C): Move forward towards Kronya and attempt to scout ahead
>D): Write-in

>>5229027
>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north

>>5229027

>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north

>>5229027
>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north

>>5229027
>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north

I wonder if Hubert and his black ops squads have the means to brainwash a dubstepper into being a "good" guy

>>5229027
>>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north

>>5229027
>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north

>>5229027
Hah! That fucker got nuked!
>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north
Gee Kronya, I don't know why I'm so mad just a bit miffed about something I guess.

>>5229298
But why would you convert them instead of killing them? Just torture info out of them and snap their necks if you want to use their magics and technology.

>>5229027
>>A): Help finish off the enemies to the north
Ez pz run

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>>5229027
The Demonic Beast is on its last legs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t help send it to hell. Channeling forth another burst of magic, you summon another thunderstrike towards the large target. The spell doesn’t carry as much weight or power as your Bolting did, but from this high up and against an already wounded foe, its more than enough to finish off the beast. As it reels on its hind legs from a blow received by the Professor’s hand, your spell connects, frying the beast and putting an end to it.

>40xp gained! (70/100) (Thunder: 4 / 5)

The Black Eagles finish off the remainder of the enemy they were engaged with, just in time for the ones charging in on the west side to connect with them. The second Demonic Beast crashes in first, being held off by the combined strength of Caspar, Corrine and Ferdinand. Behind it, four more armed men are making their way towards them, one of whom is another Sniper. Finally, taking the rear is a third Demonic Beast, snarling all the way.

“Are you all still hanging back there? Ugh, honestly! If this takes too long, I might be forced to escape!” Kronya’s voice echoes through the forest. “Or are you too scared to come back here and face me? Well don’t worry, I have no intention of letting any of you leave this forest alive!”

What an annoying bitch. You know Kronya is up north, flanked by two soldiers, but it would be far too dangerous to go up ahead and take her out yourself. Additionally, there’s still the possibility that there are hidden troops within the forest area. You’ve been given the order to fire at will. How do you proceed from here?

>A): Attack the enemies to your west (Choose one/Which spell to use)
>B): Move forward and attempt to scout ahead
>C): Write-in

>>5230386
>B): Move forward and attempt to scout ahead

>>5230386
>B): Move forward and attempt to scout ahead

>>5230386
>B): Move forward and attempt to scout ahead

>>5230386
>B): Move forward and attempt to scout ahead

>>5230386
>>B): Move forward and attempt to scout ahead

>>5230386
>B): Move forward and attempt to scout ahead

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>>5230386
This whole thing has trap written all over it, and you’re painfully aware of how devious that woman can be. Your friends can handle themselves for the time being. You begin moving forward, flying over the forest in front of you and peering below, looking out for any movement. For a while you don’t see anything, until suddenly, an arrow bursts out of the trees, only narrowly missing Beathan by a hair. Pulling your steed up further in the sky, you glance down at where the arrow came from, noticing activity below by the trees. It looks like your feeling paid off, Kronya was indeed looking to set an ambush.

You glance towards where your friends are currently fighting. Professor Byleth has managed to badly wound the second Demonic Beast, allowing your comrades to deal with the enemy infantry. Whoever these bastards are, they’re tough. Despite being outnumbered, they’re able to hold their own against the best of the Black Eagles. While your comrades should be able to get through them in theory, the presence of these ambush soldiers may complicate matters.

Getting to the ground to warn the Professor about the oncoming soldiers is one option, though given the current circumstances and how close the enemy is, you may not make it in time. Suddenly though, a thought grips your head. An idea you had from one of the many classes on battlefield strategy you’ve taken. Using the fire magic that you’re able to conjure, you may be able to partially set the forest below you ablaze, stifling the enemy ambush soldiers. With the right touch, timing and quantity of magic, you may be able to seriously damage, if not outright kill them, while limiting any collateral damage.

If you mess up though, you may just set fire to the entire Sealed Forest.

“How are you guys doing over there? Still alive?” Kronya calls out. “Don’t give up before I get to have my own fun!”

>A): Attempt to set the ambush troops ablaze (15 MAG (+3 Magic Staff) + 12 LUK x2 = 60% Success)
>B): Attempt to warn your friends of the ambush (27 SPD + 12 LUK x2 = 78% Success)
>C): Attack a unit directly (Choose unit/magic)
>D): Fall back and assist your comrades
>E): Write-in

>>5233091
>B): Attempt to warn your friends of the ambush

>>5233091
>A): Attempt to set the ambush troops ablaze (15 MAG (+3 Magic Staff) + 12 LUK x2 = 60% Success)

>>5233091
>>A): Attempt to set the ambush troops ablaze (15 MAG (+3 Magic Staff) + 12 LUK x2 = 60% Success)
No pain No gain

>>5233091
>B): Attempt to warn your friends of the ambush (27 SPD + 12 LUK x2 = 78% Success)

>>5233091
>>B): Attempt to warn your friends of the ambush (27 SPD + 12 LUK x2 = 78% Success)

>>5233091
>>A): Attempt to set the ambush troops ablaze (15 MAG (+3 Magic Staff) + 12 LUK x2 = 60% Success)

>>5233091
>B): Attempt to warn your friends of the ambush (27 SPD + 12 LUK x2 = 78% Success)

>>5233091
>A): Attempt to set the ambush troops ablaze (15 MAG (+3 Magic Staff) + 12 LUK x2 = 60% Success)

>>5233091
>>A): Attempt to set the ambush troops ablaze (15 MAG (+3 Magic Staff) + 12 LUK x2 = 60% Success)
No guts no glory

Rolled 20 (1d100)

A wins. Rollin
>>A): Attempt to set the ambush troops ablaze (15 MAG (+3 Magic Staff) + 12 LUK x2 = 60% Success) wins

>>5234019
Please say roll under

>>5234019
Maneuver is successful. Writin'

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>>5233091
You focus intently on the forest below you. You can make out the shadow of the enemy within, moving together in one cohesive unit. Now that you’ve discovered them, they likely intend to crash against the Black Eagles main forces before you can give off a warning. Unfortunately for them, they’re far too late. Gathering up the magic necessary, you summon two fireballs, circling the tip of your staff. You infuse them with the necessary energy but are careful not to go overboard. You’re attempting a controlled burn, not a forest fire, after all. The sniper below doesn’t bother you during this endeavor, allowing you the preparation and precision you need to ensure you don’t mess this up. Once you’re ready, you launch the fireballs towards your target, intent on sending the enemy below to hell.

The twin fireballs collide down into the forest with a large explosion. The magic infusing the fire, combined with the woods below, will ensure a steady and powerful blaze that will engulf those below, but not spread out to the surrounding forest where your friends are. You’re too far high in the sky to hear anything resembling screams, but watching the flames below, you’re certain you hit your mark. As you hover above the forest admiring your handiwork, sure enough, two bodies emerge from the tree line. Both look badly burnt, and don’t appear to have any of their friends joining them.

>70xp gained! Level Up! (40/100)

>Blair d'Rusalka
>Level 23 Harrier (0/100)
HP: 41 (90%) (+5) + 1 = 42
STR: 21(40%)
MAG: 15 (50%) + 1 = 16
DEX: 18 (45%) (+1) + 1 = 19
SPD: 26 (65%) (+1) + 1 = 27
LCK: 12 (30%) + 1 = 13
DEF: 16 (50%) (+1)
RES: 16 (40%)
CHARM: 13 (45%)

At the front of the fighting, the second Demonic Beast lays dead on the ground, with the third currently being worked on by the Professor. You’d heard that before she became a teacher, during her time as a mercenary, she was known as the Ashen Demon. Watching her fighting from above, you get where the name comes from. The enemy is being pushed back, and a squad of Black Eagles, composed of Petra, Lindhardt, Corrine, Caspar and Ferdinand are now moving further into the forest, towards where Kronya is waiting.

“Thank you for the fire. It will serve well to burn your corpses after we’re finished here.” Kronya taunts.

>A): Assist the Professor in wiping out the enemy
>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north
>C): Write-in

>>5234246
>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north

>>5234246
>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north

>>5234246
>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north
Can't have Ferdinant Von Aegir die on us

>>5234246
>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north

>>5234246
>>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north

>>5234246
>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north

>>5234246
>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north

>>5234246
>>B): Provide support to the Black Eagles heading north

Man, what a close vote

>>5235451
kill_them_all.gif

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>>5234246
Those students are heading straight towards Kronya, and you’re not going to miss your chance to get a piece of her. The way she’s fighting, the Professor should require no additional help when it comes to wiping out the enemy in front of her. You join the unit of Black Eagles, providing them cover from above.

“Oh, I’m glad SOMEONE finally made it up here!” Kronya says. “You aren’t the ones I was hoping for, but a little warm-up wouldn’t hurt. Well, who am I kidding? It’s gonna hurt you a whole lot!”

>“Goddess, she never shuts up.” You say to no one in particular. Flanking her are two nasty looking mages, clad in robes that reveal nothing of their identity. Just who the hell are these guys? As your group nears the enemy, the two mages begin making their way towards you. While one seems focused on the five Black Eagles up ahead, the other turns his attention towards you. Couldn’t expect to go unscathed forever, you suppose.

The mage turns his hands up towards you, and from them, a swarm of flies seem to spontaneously appear out of thin air around you. The bloodsucking creatures do their best to devour you and Beathan, painfully latching on to the both of you.

(Enemy: 20+4=24 Mag – 16 Res = 8 DMG, Blair 39/47 HP, -5 SPD for one Turn)

Gritting your teeth, you conjure flames to burn the creatures off, before retaliating with your own magic, launching two fireballs at the cloaked figure. Both spells connect with the man, who seemingly shrugs off the magic with his superior resistance. Before he can counterattack though, his head is split in by the timely appearance of Caspar. You notice your friends have already dealt with the other mage. Kronya meanwhile, has stayed still in the back, watching disinterestedly.

>10 XP gained! (50/100)

Your friends face Kronya, weapons brandished, but none of them move in for the attack. You get a good look at the woman who was masquerading as Monica for the first time. She looks human…but not quite. There’s something remarkably uncanny about her. Whether it’s her skin color, which is far paler than you’ve ever seen on another human, or the strange material her outfit seems to be made of, there’s something odd about her. Odd, and extremely dangerous. You got a firsthand taste at how quick and deadly the girl was back at the Abandoned Chapel, but seeing her now, you get the feeling she’s far worse than she was letting on.

“So, who’s first?” She asks.

>A): Bid your friends to pull back and wait for the Professor
>B): Attack her together as one
>C): Write-in

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>>5236497

>>5236497
>72 HP
dat's a lotta damage
>>A): Bid your friends to pull back and wait for the Professor

>>5236497
>>A): Bid your friends to pull back and wait for the Professor

>>5236497
>A): Bid your friends to pull back and wait for the Professor
Next turn maybe the ranged attackers could help us but not the ground units and Professor, better to wait one turn defending.

>>5236497
>A): Bid your friends to pull back and wait for the Professor

>>5236497
>A): Bid your friends to pull back and wait for the Professor

>>5236497
>A): Bid your friends to pull back and wait for the Professor

>>5236497
>>B): Attack her together as one

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>>5236497
>“Don’t engage! Stay on your guard and fall back!” You yell to your comrades, flying closer to the ground to back up your friends. While they currently have Kronya surrounded, none of them seem to go in and to make the first move. As they begin taking small steps back, Kronya moves forward.

“What, don’t tell me you’re getting cold feet?” Kronya says. At her side is a wickedly sharp, curved dagger, which appears to be made from a familiar looking black material you know all too well. “If that’s the case, I’ll just come to you!”


>Kronya
>Level 30: Assassin
HP: 72
STR: 27 (+6, 20% CRIT)
DEX: 30
SPD: 42
LUK: 20
DEF: 22
RES: 14

Kronya moves with that same blinding speed you recall from before. Had any of your friends turned their back to run from her, they’d have barely made it a few steps before being skewered. Fortunately, they heeded your words, and were able to dig in to ready themselves for the girl’s reckless rush forward. Kronya clashes blades with Petra and Ferdinand first. Despite outnumbering her, it takes all their skill just to block her attacks. You haven’t seen anyone, not even the Professor, move quite as fast as this woman.

“Out of the way!” Caspar yells, swinging his axe in an overhead strike, only to hit the ground Kronya was just standing on.

“Too slow!” Blocking a stab from Petra with her dagger, she uses her free leg to acrobatically kick Caspar in the face, sending the boy reeling. She continues to trade blows with Petra, pushing the Brigid Princess on the defensive. Ferdinand attempts to join the fray again, but in a move that you’re only barely able to catch with your eye, Ferdinand falls to the ground in a heap, clutching a bloody wound in his stomach. As he falls, Corrine takes his place, helping to keep Petra from being overwhelmed.

“This isn’t good, Ferdinand’s hurt bad!” Linhardt exclaims. “Blair! You need to pull him out of there before he bleeds out!”

Easier said than done. This is already turning into quite the mess. But Linhardt is right, if you don’t act now, someone is going to die for sure. Kronya won’t just let you drag the boy out though. If you’re too slow, you’ll put yourself in harm’s way.

>A): Pull Ferdinand out of harm’s way (28 SPD + 13 LUK x2 = 82% Chance of Success)
>B): Attack Kronya with your magic, putting her on the defensive. (19 DEX + 16 MAG x2 = 70% Chance of Success)
>C): Use your magic to empower Petra, possibly allowing her to fight Kronya more effectively. (Rally Spectrum)
>D): Write-in

>>5237736
>>>A): Pull Ferdinand out of harm’s way (28 SPD + 13 LUK x2 = 82% Chance of Success)
Ferdinand cannot fucking die, he's too much of a good man

>>5237736
>>A): Pull Ferdinand out of harm’s way (28 SPD + 13 LUK x2 = 82% Chance of Success)
Live you son of a bitch, you're one of the better BE's!
Also holy shit Rally Spectrum actually getting potential use, might be the key to Kronya's defeat if we use it on Byleth as an example.

>>5237736
>B): Attack Kronya with your magic, putting her on the defensive. (19 DEX + 16 MAG x2 = 70% Chance of Success)

>>5237736
>A): Pull Ferdinand out of harm’s way (28 SPD + 13 LUK x2 = 82% Chance of Success)

>>5237736
>A): Pull Ferdinand out of harm’s way (28 SPD + 13 LUK x2 = 82% Chance of Success)

>>5237736
>B): Attack Kronya with your magic, putting her on the defensive. (19 DEX + 16 MAG x2 = 70% Chance of Success)

>>5237736
>A): Pull Ferdinand out of harm’s way (28 SPD + 13 LUK x2 = 82% Chance of Success)
Save Ferdinand first.

>>5237736
>>B): Attack Kronya with your magic, putting her on the defensive. (19 DEX + 16 MAG x2 = 70% Chance of Success)

>>5237736
>>A): Pull Ferdinand out of harm’s way (28 SPD + 13 LUK x2 = 82% Chance of Success)

Rolled 47 (1d100)

>>5237736
>A): Pull Ferdinand out of harm’s way (28 SPD + 13 LUK x2 = 82% Chance of Success)

Rolling.

Bit delayed, but should have the update up tomorrow.

>>5239890
And by tomorrow I mean today

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>>5237736
Beathan launches forward, towards the unconscious figure of Ferdinand. While in the middle of fighting her opponents, Kronya manages to catch what you’re doing out of the corner of your eye and disengages from her foes.

“Not so fast!” She dashes towards your goal, intent on cutting you off. With her dagger outstretched, she attempts to finish the job she started on the boy. Despite her impressive speed though, this time she’s just a second short. You scoop Ferdinand and then shoot upwards in a mad flight, just as her dagger comes down where the boy was laying.

>10xp gained! (50/100)

“Eughhhh…” You hear Ferdinand groan on Beathan’s back.

>“Hang on! We’ll get you patched up.” You reassure him, as you land directly in front of Lindhardt and help the boy off. Lindhardt wastes no time in summoning the white magic at his disposal, rapidly closing the wound Ferdinand received. As you turn back to where Kronya is, she’s once again being pushed back by the combined forces of Petra and Corrine, as well as Caspar, who’s recovered from the blow that he took earlier. Despite outnumbering her three to one though, they’re clearly struggling to keep up.

>“Will you two be alright here?”

“We should be fine, but they won’t if you don’t get in there and do something!” Lindhardt responds.

He doesn’t need to tell you twice. You’ve been dreaming about nothing but paying Kronya back for weeks. She’s finally right in front of you, and you have no intention of backing down. She may be tougher and faster than all of you, but you’ve fought with those three students closely for a year now and developed a deep bond with them. Working together, even Kronya would be unable to stand against a unified front. Spurring Beathan towards the Assassin, you prepare to launch a unison attack on her.

>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance
>B): Attack Kronya with your Magic

>>5241119
>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance

>>5241119
>>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance

>>5241119
>>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance
magic might be risky with everyone around her, plus eventually she's gonna slip when she has 4 fuckers stabbing at her

>>5241119
>>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance

>>5241119
>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance

>>5241119
>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance

>>5241119
>>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance

>>5241119
>A): Attack Kronya with your Lance

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>>5241119
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUNIq4LVRcU&t=249s&ab_channel=lyonisgrado


Kronya has been battling with your friends for some time now, each of whom are sporting some sort of cut or wound. Kronya herself meanwhile, has yet to be even touched by their blows. A fact that you seek to change as you rush headlong to join the fray. Unsheathing your Silver Lance, you extend it out to catch the woman. While she is backstepping out of the way of a vicious slash from Caspar, she catches you out of the corner of her eye. She’s able to dodge the boy with no problem, but she finds herself in for a rude awakening when it comes to you. Your spear tip connects with her hand. She attempts to move the weapon away, but is unsuccessful, and the blade pierces right through.

>34 ATK + 5 Lancefaire + 4 Fiery Blood – 22 DEF = 21 DMG. Kronya: 51/72 HP)

The woman screams as she clutches her hand, snarling in your direction. “Very sneaky, Blair! Let’s see how you like it!”

Dashing forward, she jumps at the last second towards you before you can get out of the way or raise your weapon in defense, delivering a slash to your shoulder.

>Crit Roll: Miss!
>33 ATK – 16 DEF = 17 DMG. Blair: 22/47 HP)

>15 XP Gained! (65/100)

Gritting your teeth as the blood flows freshly out of your wound, you try stabbing at Kronya again, who dances in and out of the way of your spear.

“Pathetic! It’s no wonder you couldn’t save your friends!” She taunts you. “You’ll just have to apologize to them yourselves when you get to-“

Whether because she feels rage from you having managed to hurt her, or whether it’s because she’s a sadist, Kronya is entirely focused on you. Dodging and clashing with your spear has consumed all her attention, enough for your battered friends to surround her. Kronya is none the wiser when she suddenly finds herself battering rammed by a combined strike from Caspar and Corrine. The two of them send the woman flying to land hard on the ground away from you. As she struggles to get up, Petra is already on top of her, delivering a flurry of brutal stabs to the body. She gets several hits in, before being kicked off by Kronya.

>Kronya: 21/72 HP

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>>5243458
“D-damn it! You think you’re clever, don’t you?” Kronya seethes, clutching her various wounds.

“She’s still standing. Just what the hell is she?!” An exasperated Corrine asks.

“Whatever she is, she’s badly hurt! This is our chance to finish her off!” Caspar yells, as he charges in.

“Caspar! Wait!” You yell, but it’s too late.

Shouting a battle cry, Caspar raises his axe prepared to finish off the wounded Kronya. Before he can make contact though, you catch a smirk on the woman’s face as she slides underneath his outstretched strike, wrapping an arm around the boy’s neck and turning him around to face you. At his neck lies Kronya’s sharp dagger, ready to strike.

>Kronya activates Vantage (When under attack, strike first if HP is below 50%)

“No sudden moves! Drop your weapons now, and this little brat may just get to live!” Kronya shouts.

“Don’t listen to he-!” Caspar calls out to you, but Kronya chokes him off. Using her dagger, she draws a thin line across his neck, releasing a trickle of blood.

“Hurry up! And make your decision!”

“Blair…what to do?” A worried Petra asks.

>A): Drop your weapons
>B): Try to buy time for the Professor to arrive. (What do you do/say?)
>C): Attack (How?)
>D): Write-in

>>5243467
oh shit oh fuck
>A): Drop your weapons
Okay, we have magic and a pegasus, so even without our weapons we could still like ram into her IF she releases Caspar, that's an idea I have but i'm hoping to hear other ones.

>>5243531
Thunder attacks from above, so it should mostly hit Kronya and not Caspar if we casted it. Bolting might also work purely from a grid/game standpoint, but since Kronya is holding him, I think Caspar will take at least some damage either way. There still is the issue of if Kronya's vantage would activate for her to kill Caspar, but since we're attacking her and not Caspar, it might not.

>>5243467
>B): Try to buy time for the Professor to arrive. (What do you do/say?)
Prepare to cast bolting. She just made herself very stationary and thus an easy target, and we should make her *very* aware of that. I don't trust for a second she won't try to slit Caspar's throat as she makes to escape, but if we can put full attention on ourselves it opens up for someone to flank her while we have our standdown.

>>5243467
>>A): Drop your weapons
I don't know what words we could say to stop or distract her.

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>>5243467
>“Drop your weapons.” You say, reluctantly. Your Silver Lance falls to the floor with a clatter. Corrine and Petra stare at you, slow to react, before following suit and dropping their weapons as well. Both of them look worse for wear and ready to collapse. “Let him go!”

Kronya remains where she stands, holding Caspar by the throat. For a second it seems as though she’s ready to comply, but instead, she tightens her grip on his throat. “Honestly, how stupid are you?” She asks, flashing you a dark grin. “You’re about to lose another fri-“

Something quick flies over your shoulder and straight towards Kronya, faster than your eye can keep up. The Sword of the Creator firmly hits its target into the woman’s shoulder, sending her flying back with a scream. Kronya is planted firmly in the ground, while the Heroes Relic retracts itself back to its source.

“Never drop your weapon, Blair. In situations such as these, you’d be willingly throwing away your only advantage.” Professor Byleth says. The Professor is covered in blood, though from what you can gather, none of it is hers. “And as for you, Caspar. I thought I’d instructed you far better than this. Allowing yourself to be captured by the enemy? When we get back to Garreg Mach, you can count on an impromptu lesson.”

“Professor!” Caspar yells, running over to distance himself from the Assassin. “I-I owe you one.”

“Stand aside, students. You’ve done well. Leave the rest to me.” The Professor begins walking closer towards her downed opponent, the Sword of the Creator clutched firmly in her hand. As she approaches the enemy, Kronya jumps up at the last second, attempting one final surprise strike on the Professor. Her attack is devastatingly swift, but the Professor blocks it with seemingly no effort. The desperate Assassin unleashes a barrage of attacks from every direction, each one blocked with a resounding clang. Finally, the Professor lets loose a brutal kick to her midsection, sending her once again sprawling to the ground, where she struggles to get up.

“I…don’t understand? How could I really lose…to lowly creatures such as you?” Kronya asks herself. There remains very little of the devious and sadistic woman who tortured you just a month ago. In her place is a broken and frightened girl. One who is doing her best to appear as small as possible and inch away from the Professor.

“You’re not like them…Just what the hell are you?!” She screams at the Professor, before making a quick break into the forest, where she attempts to flee. Without a word and wasting no time, the Professor follows suit and takes chase after her.

>A): Follow the Professor
>B): Stay behind and tend to you and your friend’s wounds.

>>5245013
>A): Follow the Professor
Grab someone else and follow on, letting things degrade to a 1v1 seems like a bad idea, when we could so easily stack the deck.

>>5245013
>A): Follow the Professor
>>5245068
I agree with this plan, I would have said Corrine as she can be muscle and heal but she's in kind of a bad state right now, so let's take like uh, who should we take with us?

>>5245013
>A): Follow the Professor
Time to get trapped in the forbidden spell of Zaharas

>>5245013
>>A): Follow the Professor

>>5245013
Supporting >>5245068

>>5245013
>B): Stay behind and tend to you and your friend’s wounds.

>>5245068
+1

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>>5245013
>A): Follow the Professor
Never not relevant.

>>5245068
+1

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>>5245013
>“I’m going to follow her. Take care of your wounds and catch up.” You tell your friends. You hear Corrine shout at you to be careful as you and Beathan head deeper into the Sealed Forest. The forest ahead of you is somewhat hard to navigate. Thick branches block your path, and very little sunlight seems to be breaking through. As you’re riding, you notice what look like ruins, scattered throughout the woods. Much like Zanado, the Sealed Forest is forbidden ground, guarded closely by the Church. You’re not sure what these ruins might be, but they make you uneasy.

You’re able to easily follow the path the Professor and Kronya trampled through and can sense a commotion further up ahead. You ride forward alone for a few moments, before finally seeing an exit further up ahead. As you burst through, you find more ruins. A large stone section is up ahead, with four damaged pillars at each corner. Standing in the center, you find both the Professor and Kronya, as well as a third figure. You’d only seen the man briefly, back at Remire Village, but you instantly recognize him. Solon. The man that was masquerading as Garreg Mach’s librarian, is standing right behind Kronya. No one has seemed to notice you where you stand.

“Have no fear, Kronya. Your sacrifice will help to rid this world of the filthy vermin that have long infested it.” Solon says. To your shock, he then plunges his hand through Kronya’s chest. You’d had thought the two to be working together, but from what you just saw, the dark mage just killed his comrade with no hesitation. You hoist your spear and ready yourself to back up your teacher when something strange happens. The four pillars you noticed earlier become engulfed in some sort of black fire, which quickly spreads through the perimeter, blocking your path. At least, it looks like fire. The “flames” give off no heat, instead chilling you to the bone. You can’t see anything through them and lose sight of both Solon as well as the Professor. As you try to look past the flames, all you see is darkness. A pure empty void that leaves you with a feeling of terror and dread you’ve never experienced before.

“The time has finally come…to unleash the Forbidden Spell of Zahras upon our enemies!” You hear Solon yell through the darkness. The flames churn and spin, extending inwards towards where you saw the Professor standing. Just as quickly as they appeared, they suddenly dissipate, giving you a full view of the stone floor. Only this time, neither the Professor nor Kronya are present. Solon stands alone, arms raised.

“Begone with you…Fell Star!”

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>>5247544
You sense something from behind and turn to find that several of the Black Eagles have caught up with you.

“Blair! Are you alright?” Edelgard asks. “What was that magic we saw? Where is the Professor?!”

“You fools!” Solon shouts, pointing in your direction. “She was swallowed by the Forbidden Spell of Zahras! This is sacred ground, where the line between this world and that of our Gods is thin. That disgusting woman… your ‘Fell Star’, charged in like a reckless beast. Now she will spend an eternity wandering in the void of darkness, never to return to this world!”

“You’re lying!” Dorothea shouts. “She wouldn’t die so easily to a creep like you!”

Solon laughs. “The Forbidden Spell of Zahras forms a darkness that consumes all. Not even the Sword of the Creator can stand against its power. And with the Fell Star gone, nothing will stop us from ridding the world of you lesser creatures!”

Caspar growls. “Just what the hell is this bastard talking about?!”

“Ready yourselves for battle.” Hubert says. “It appears our former librarian did not come alone.”

>A): Heal (Choose Vulnerary (x5, +15 HP) or Elixir (x3, Full HP)
>B): Choose a target to attack
>C): Support one of your allies (Choose one to back up)
>D): Write-in

>>5247545
>>A): Heal (Choose Vulnerary (x5, +15 HP) or Elixir (x3, Full HP)
Drink up, we got a Sniper, a level 30 mage and two demonic beasts to fight.

>>5247607
I forgot to specify to use an Elixir, whoops
>Elixir (x3, Full HP)

>>5247545
>A): Heal (Elixir)

>>5247545
>A): Heal (Elixir)

>>5247545
>A): Heal (Elixir)

>>5247545
>>A): Heal (Elixir)

>>5247545
>>A): Heal (Elixir)
Heavy fighting ahead. Need to remain at full bar.

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>>5247545
>Elixir -1

Uncorking an Elixir on your belt, you pour the contents onto the wounds you received earlier during your fight with Kronya. Instantly, the pain vanishes, and the wounds close with hardly any evidence they were there in the first place. An expensive healing item to be sure, but definitely worth the price you paid for it. Further ahead, you can see several new enemies have appeared, dressed in the same garb as those you fought earlier. With them are an additional two Demonic Beasts. Solon, much like Kronya and Alena, seems to be able to summon and command these creatures. If hurting your Professor wasn’t enough reason to put this fiend to death, his practice of this vile art is.

“Stick together!” Edelgard yells, attempting to take control of the situation. “Focus on the small fry first, then take out the Demonic Beasts!”

In front of you, two vicious looking mounted cavaliers are charging towards your front line. With Ferdinand down for the count still, your group is unable to intercept them, and they hit both Edelgard and Caspar hard. Behind them, a Warrior is charging straight towards you, and a Sniper is looming dangerously in the background, ready to take down you or Kate should you take flight. Two hulking armored soldiers are also lumbering closer.

On your side, Petra and Corrine rush into aid their allies, while Hubert, Bernadetta and Dorothea attempt to engage the enemy from range. Aware of the Sniper on the enemy’s side, Kate stays put, looking to you for guidance.

“Struggle all you like! Without the Sword of the Creator at your side, you are doomed to fail!” Solon yells.

“I don’t know what him and Kronya are supposed to be, but they sure are full of themselves.” Dorothea comments.

Solon stands alone in the midst of the ruins, watching the carnage unfold. If you and Kate can manage to fly ahead and take him out, you may be able to end the battle in one-go.

>A): Move to attack Solon with Kate (50% chance of taking critical damage)
>B): Use your second charge of Bolting on the Sniper
>C): Assist Edelgard or Caspar
>D): Attack another enemy (Choose who and how)
>E): Write-in

>>5249515
>>C): Assist Caspar
The sniper will only be bad if we take flight, let's stay on the ground for now and use our magics and spears to hurt the enemies for a bit before nuking the sniper, and the reason why I'm picking Caspar is because he's farther away from the Sniper

>>5249515
>C): Assist Caspar

>>5249515
>B): Use your second charge of Bolting on the Sniper

>>5249515
>>B): Use your second charge of Bolting on the Sniper
Two of the most versatile and useful Black Eagles are locked down by this Sniper. Even if Blair doesn't one-shot this one like the last one with a crit, as long as she hits then he'll be weak enough that she can swoop in and kill him without his being able to retaliate

>>5249515
>>B): Use your second charge of Bolting on the Sniper

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>>5249515
You make up your mind quickly. While that Sniper is on the field, your mobility, as well as Kate’s is cut drastically. If anyone has got to go first, it’s him. The others can deal with those cavaliers in the meantime. You relay your plan to Kate, who nods along.

“Tell me who to hit, and they’re dead.” She says.

>Kate is assisting you, attacking any target you attack.

You can only use your Bolting spell one more time, so you decide to make it count. Summoning the magic within you, you once again bring forth heavy storm clouds that darken the area. Feeling the power welling up inside you, you let loose a torrent of magical energy, directing the bolt outward. To your side, you feel a gust of wind as Kate launches upwards into the air. Your target settled, the lightning shoots past your allies and the front line of the enemy’s forces, some of whom duck out of the way. The hapless Sniper is unable to react in time and is blasted directly by the siege magic. While you’re unable to kill him in one shot like you had done previously, he’s badly hurt. Before he can recover, a shadow from above engulfs him. The man looks up to see Kate making a divebomb towards him, her spear cutting him down the middle. As swiftly as she made her descent, she then shoots back upwards, away from the Demonic Beast and armored soldier.

>10 XP Gained! (75/100)

With the Sniper dealt with, you should have free reign to take flight without having to worry about being picked off by the enemy’s arrows. The enemy’s cavaliers, meanwhile, have been bogged down trying to break through Edelgard and Caspar’s superior defenses. The Paladin engaging Caspar retreats after sustaining damage. The one fighting Edelgard attempts to do the same, however before he can, Hubert summon forth powerful dark magic the likes of which you have yet to see. Dozens of dark spikes materialize around the Paladin before they all instantaneously swarm their target. The man and his horse explode in a large chunk of gore, unable to withstand the devastatingly effective dark magic Hubert employed.

The rest of the enemy inches closer, ready to collide fully with your frontline. Both Demonic Beasts are chomping at the bits to devour your friends. They look as tough as the ones you saw earlier, but without the effective might of the Sword of the Creator, taking these down won’t be as simple of a task.

>A): Head straight for Solon, attacking him with Kate
>B): Attack the enemy in front of you. (Choose who and how)
>C): Choose one unit to support

>>5251814
>>B): General on the left, nr.4
Let's finish off the mooks first and then deal with the Demonic Beasts

>>5251814
>>A): Head straight for Solon, attacking him with Kate
No pain no glory

>>5251814
>Start whittling down the Demonic Beasts (2) with the Blessed Lance
We can't let the Beasts get into melee completely untouched, and Blair is a Harrier, so this is her job!
I chose #2 because it would use up most of Kate's movement to get to #3, and for fliers the ability to move away is the best defense. 2 is also on the weaker flank, so if we can clear it away sooner then the Black Eagles can come together as a single unit sooner

>>5252222
Nice quads. Supporting this

>>5252222
+1

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>>5251814
Without the Sword of the Creator, you lack your best asset against the Demonic Beasts. But you carry something that’s almost as good. Switching to your Blessed Lance, you aim to take out the Demonic Beast on the left side before it can reach your friends. Pointing out your target to Kate, she offers no protest, hoisting her spear. Goddess bless that girl. Her dependability and faith in your orders is second to none. The two of you descend onto the beast, which is currently lumbering forward single mindedly towards Edelgard. Before it can get there, you strike at it from the front with your Blessed Lance.

Last time you used this weapon, it was against the Demon in Akzeriuth. That Demonic Beast was of a much larger, bulkier and harder stock than the ones you’ve seen Kronya and Solon employ. Your lance, which burned a large hole in the Demon, manages to blow a large chunk of this lesser creature’s head clean off with a single thrust. Gore burns brightly on the spear’s tip, burning intensely.

(Demonic Beast: -30 HP, 70/100)

The beast lets out a pained roar and turns to face you, just in time for Kate to descend with her own attack. Though she lacks the same effective weapon that you possess, she accurately hits the wound you left behind, deepening it.

(Demonic Beast: -10 HP, 60/100)

The creature turns again, this time to face Kate. You’ve fought these abominations enough to know that while they possess fearsome might, they retain little of the intelligence that they possessed when they were human. With its back to you, you follow up with another attack, this time burning through its right side with your holy spear.

(Demonic Beast: -30 HP, 30/100)

Predictably, the creature turns towards you again, in a rage. Opening its mouth, you brace yourself for the usual flame attack, when instead, a purple miasma flows freely from its mouth. You’re unable to get out of the way in time, and while your resistances towards magic are high, you still suffer some harm.

>(Blair: -15 HP, 32/47) (Poisoned: -5 HP every turn for 5 turns)
>15 XP gained! (90/100)

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>>5253033
Your muscles seize and burn momentarily while you grasp Beathan’s reins. You feel weak, and have some difficulty breathing, but now is no time to rest. The armored soldier that was accompanying the Beast, finding himself unable to harm either you or Kate, charged into the Black Eagles, where he was promptly fried in his armor by Dorothea. With his death and the Demonic Beast distracted, the rest of the Black Eagles can focus on mopping up the enemies on the right side. It looks like the battle is turning in your favor. Suddenly, Solon speaks.

“Feeble humans! Know not who you stand against? You face Solon, one of the Seven Sages of Agartha! Against the ancient magics at my disposal, you shall fall!”

Darkness swells within the stone square Solon stands upon, rising higher as he lifts his arms towards the sky. Extending his arms outward, he launches a massive wave of magic forward. Impossible to dodge, you find yourself engulfed by the wave, as does everyone else on the battlefield, including Solon’s own allies.

(Everyone: -10 HP)
>(Blair: 22/47)

What the hell was that?! You’ve never heard or read of such wide-spanning magic like that existing before. This is bad. If that bastard has anymore feats like that, the battle may be lost.

>A): Finish off the Demonic Beast in front of you
>B): Fall back and assist your allies
>C): Attack Solon with Kate
>D): Use a healing item (Elixir or Vulnerary)
>E): Write-in

>>5253035
>A): Finish off the Demonic Beast in front of you

>>5253035
>>A): Finish off the Demonic Beast in front of you
We can finish it off easily

>>5253035
>A): Finish off the Demonic Beast in front of you

>>5253035
>>A): Finish off the Demonic Beast in front of you
blair will need to pull back for healing after this turn for sure, though

>>5253035
>>A): Finish off the Demonic Beast in front of you

>>5253035
>A): Finish off the Demonic Beast in front of you

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>>5253035
>(Blair -5HP Poison, 17/47) (4 Turns Left)

Blood drips from your nose, staining your chest as the poison works its course through your body. Annoying, but not enough to stop you from completing your mission. Flying downward towards the Demonic Beast, you punch a hole through the top of its head. The enchantments on the Blessed Lance sizzle and burn through as the beast gives off one final, piteous cry before falling over on its side, dead.

>40 XP gained! (30/100)
>Level Up!

>Blair d'Rusalka
>Level 24 Harrier (0/100)
HP: 42 (90%) (+5) + 1 = 43
STR: 21(40%) + 1 = 22
MAG: 16 (50%) + 1 = 17
DEX: 19 (45%) (+1) + 1 = 20
SPD: 27 (65%) (+1)
LCK: 13 (30%)
DEF: 16 (50%) (+1) +1 = 17
RES: 16 (40%) + 1 = 17
CHARM: 13 (45%)

The Black Eagles, meanwhile, have done an effective job of mopping up the remaining enemies. While they suffered damage from Solon’s attack, they’ve effective managed to isolate the remaining Demonic Beast, and are currently in the middle of whittling it down. You mull your next course of action, when you see the same dark magic as before, swelling up around Solon.

“You still stand?! Kneel before the unbridled power of a superior being!” Solon yells, as the energy surrounding him rises to the sky once more.

You’ve never heard of a mage being ale to use such powerful magic, let alone in succession as he has. Just what in the Goddess’ name is he? You brace yourself and hold on to Beathan tight, expecting another barrage, when suddenly something unusual happens. Directly in front of where Solon is standing, what can only be described as a tear in reality has suddenly appeared in the sky. Bright red, and pulsating, your eyes are drawn to the phenomenon. Solon as well, stares at the strange occurrence in shock, the magic that he was previously commanding dissipating as he looks on. A loud, ripping sound occurs, as the tear becomes larger, reaching down now towards the ground. Once it lands, a figure leaps out of it, standing directly face to face with the Dark Mage.

“That’s…” Kate begins, staring down at the same thing you are. “The Professor…?”

>“She’s alive?!” You exclaim. You weren’t sure what sort of magic Solon had used to make the Professor vanish, but you’re beyond heartened to see that your teacher is back in one piece.

You examine the scene from up top as closely as you can. The figure that emerged from the tear is most certainly the Professor. She’s even brandishing the Sword of the Creator. While you can’t immediately tell from where you are in the sky though, something about her appears…different.

“I believe the Professor intends to deal with Solon alone. What shall we do?” Asks Kate.

>A): Fall back and heal. The Black Eagles seem to be able to handle themselves right now.
>B): Aid the Professor in attacking Solon
>C): Aid in destroying the final Demonic Beast
>D): Write-in

>>5255439
>>A): Fall back and heal. The Black Eagles seem to be able to handle themselves right now.
I don't want to accidentally drop now because of the poison in us rn, and who knows if Solon won't just do another massive AoE attack.

>>5255439
>>A): Fall back and heal. The Black Eagles seem to be able to handle themselves right now.

>>5255439
>A): Fall back and heal. The Black Eagles seem to be able to handle themselves right now.

>>5255439
>>C): Aid in destroying the final Demonic Beast

>>5255439
>>C): Aid in destroying the final Demonic Beast
blair has a blessed lance and there are healers right there
like
multiple healers
who blair is friends with
good friends with.
there's like eight people beating up on this beast it's super dead.
I understand caution but there's no need for it. she literally only needs like 10 hp, the weakest healing will do.

>>5256130
like, the blessed lance heals her. it didn't happen last turn for some reason but it literally does so in the game and when Catherine handed it to her she said 'it has healing properties'
blair does not need to heal, her lance will take care of it

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>>5256130
>>5256132
Fuck you're right it does self-heal. +5 a turn. I completely forgot. It would have healed at the beginning of last turn. Blair's HP should be:

(22/47) (4 Turns Left)

Good catch anon.

>>5256130
Sounds good to me. Attack the beast it is.

>>C): Aid in destroying the final Demonic Beast

>>5255439
>>C): Aid in destroying the final Demonic Beast

>>5255439
>C): Aid in destroying the final Demonic Beast

>>5255439
>C): Aid in destroying the final Demonic Beast

Is Blair over or under leveled at this stage?

>>5255439
>A): Fall back and heal. The Black Eagles seem to be able to handle themselves right now.

>>5256532
we're on chapter 10 in the game. the enemies are at a level in between the hard and maddening difficulty levels, and generally the player is lower level than the enemies they face, so I'd say she's on pace, or maybe slightly overleveled.
but there are a few differences from the game. for example, kronya had more than 70 HP this chapter. in the game she has like 40. beasts in the original game have completely different mechanics, and solon never casts special magic except in cutscenes.
so it's probably best to take the game part of the quest as 'inspired by' rather than a good analog for the game, since tree has lovingly shifted things around to fit questing better, and continues to pay attention to keeping it functional, especially since crests/relics are a bigger deal in 3HQ than in 3H and Blair is crestless. we're likely to fall off a little as our classmates get their special bonuses rolling, at least in terms of being a beatstick, so it's important that Blair's got capabilities outside fighting.
(her spell-list is so good! Bolting was perfect here. but in the future there will probably be more snipers than we have charges...)

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>>5255439
>(Blair -5 HP Poison, 17/47) (3 Turns Left)
>(Blair +5 HP Blessed Lance, 22/47)

>“That freak is on an entirely different level. If the Professor wants to take him on, she’s more than welcome to. Let’s finish off the small fry.” You tell Kate. Flying over to where the rest of the Black Eagles are currently embroiled in battle, you find only the Demonic Beast left, already on its last legs. Swiping and thrashing around erratically, it fails to notice you and Kate divebomb it. The Blessed Lance makes short work of the wounded creature, and it topples as easily as the first.

>10 XP Gained! (40/100)

“Blair! Status report! Where is Solon?” Edelgard asks.

>“He’s further up ahead, fighting the Professor.”

“She’s alive?! Quickly everyone, charge forward and assist the Professor!” Edelgard exclaims. The Black Eagles move out. As you make to follow, a hand grasps your shoulder and stops you.

“Sorry I’m late. I had to make sure our overeager friend didn’t reopen that wound.” Linhardt tells you. “Hold still, Blair. You’re badly hurt.” Linhardt works his healing magic, not only restoring you back to full health, but also ridding you of the poison you were suffering from.

“Blair, I owe you a great debt.” Ferdinand says, catching up with you. “Let us finish this battle!”

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>>5256895
You all move out towards the ruins where you had seen Byleth and Solon fighting. The other Black Eagles are already there, but none of them are interfering with the raging battle going on, opting to instead take cover from the rogue blasts of magic Solon has been sending out. The Dark Mage is sending out wave after wave of powerful magic. As a mage yourself, you’re able to sense the sheer amount of energy behind each of his attacks. Any one of them you’d be hard pressed to defend against.

The Professor though, dodges these attacks as if they were being spun by a mere amateur. You’ve seen her fight plenty of times before, but nothing like this. Her counterattacks with the Sword of the Creator are more precise and carry with them enough force to slice through the enemy’s magic. If Solon is a class above you, The Professor is an entire world ahead. Wherever Solon had managed to send her with his magic, she’s seemingly come back twice as powerful.

And her hair…

The battle rages for a few more moments, until suddenly, it ends with a slash of the Professor’s sword. Solon staggers back with a spray of black blood. He mutters something to the Professor you’re unable to hear, before collapsing onto his back, dead.

Just like that, it’s over. You rush over to your teacher, along with the rest of your classmates.

“That hair…and those eyes…what happened to you?” Edelgard asks.

“The Goddess has gifted me her power.” The Professor says, as though it were the most normal thing in the world to occur. No one says anything, staring at her as though she’s lost her mind. After a few long seconds of silence, where you’re waiting for some sort of clarification, she topples over face-first on the floor, unconscious.

“I-is she okay…?” Dorothea asks.

“I…think she’s asleep.” Edelgard sighs. “Can someone please carry her?”

>A): Explore the area you’re in
>B): Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers
>C): Speak with one of the students present (Choose one Black Eagle except Edelgard or Hubert)

>>5256899
>>B): Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers
Gimme your mole magic you slither fucks

>>5256899
>>B): Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers

>>5256899
>>A): Explore the area you’re in
I feel like this will give clues about Agarthan magic to Blair
Solon did say this specific spot was where the line b/n worlds was thin
what could make this 'sacred ground' to Solon? why is the sealed forest sealed? and so on.

>>5256899
>Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers
This may be interesting enough to figure out some secrets about them

>>5256899
>B): Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers

>>5256899
>B): Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers

>>5256899
>>A): Explore the area you’re in

>>5256899
>B): Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers

>>5256899
>B): Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers
I really want to talk with Edelgard right now

>>5256899
>B): Check the corpses of the enemy soldiers

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>>5256899
Some of the Black Eagles move to carry the Professor, while others take some time to mend the wounds they received during battle, taking a short rest. Linhardt did a decent enough job of getting you back to full health, so you decide to use the camp time you’ve been given to do a bit of investigating. You’re interested in just who these foes you were fighting really are. While Kronya’s body has vanished completely, lost to Solon’s spell, the corpses of the other black-clad soldiers litter the forest, giving you plenty of options to choose from.

You settle on one of the Paladin’s that had entered the battlefield with Solon. The man’s horse must have ridden off somewhere, but his body remains, lying face down in the muck. You kick the body onto it’s back to examine it more closely. You had gotten only a glance before, but you knew you’d seen something familiar. The armor this man wears seems to have traces of the same black metal from Akzeriuth. You recall that Alena had called this Agarthium.

Kronya, Solon, and the Death Knight. The three of them have been in league with each other since the start, supposedly taking their orders from one known as the Flame Emperor and having access to this strange black metal that can only be found in Rusalka.

Kronya and Solon in particular demonstrated the ability to create and even control Demonic Beasts, similar to the Demon that Alena had spawned back in Akzeriuth. This foul, arcane practice might initially suggest that there’s some sort of link between the three, but it doesn’t appear to be that simple. You think back to that mission. Alena had been using the Demon to try and shut down Akzeriuth, halting the production of Agarthium. A move like that seems like it would come directly into conflict with Solon and his ilk. Could they perhaps be opposing each other somehow, despite employing the same practices?

Reaching down, you remove the helmet of the fallen Paladin. The sight that’s revealed to you makes you recoil. It’s not unusual for a dead man to be pale, but not to this level, and not one that died merely a few moments ago. The color of his skin is pallid and is close to a grey-ish blue. His eyes, frozen open from the moment of his death, are a deep void of black. You’ve never heard of any region before where the people look like this. Solon and Kronya both shared the same characteristics as well, or at least they did once they’d fully revealed themselves. Whatever these people are supposed to be, they’ve demonstrated the ability to camouflage themselves as ordinary humans. A strategic asset on their part, as they’d no doubt stick out like a sore thumb no matter where in Fodlan they’d go. Perhaps the Alena you’d met was employing the same sort of disguise?

You inspect the man for any other clues as to his identity but come away empty save for a single Pure Water, which you pocket.

>Obtained Pure Water

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>>5258890
You get up, wiping some of the disgusting black blood that these things seem to bleed off yourself. Recalling your conversation with the Count, he had told you that all the Agarthium mined from Akzeriuth was being sent to the Empire for a supposed war that was brewing. And yet, every encounter you’ve had with these creatures, you’ve seen them using the strange mineral. The reality of the situation is not lost on you. If these things have the ability to take on the form of any human, it stands to reason that they may have someone embedded in the Empire, diverting the supply of Agarthium for their own purposes. It likely doesn’t stop there though. Tomas had been a librarian for many years at Garreg Mach, before being revealed as Solon. What if they haven’t just infiltrated the Empire, but are everywhere they seek to gain?

As you stand there alone, you suddenly realize what a terrifying thought that is. Not being able to tell friend apart from foe, while an unknown collective of something not human works to unravel Fodlan at its seams.

>“Get it together, Blair. You’re going to go paranoid…” You mutter.

Solon had called himself one of the “Seven Sages” during the battle. That seems revealing, and something he’d likely not brag about if he had thought there was any chance he’d lose. He must have been sure that the Professor had been dealt with, and that he’d have been able to kill the rest of us with ease. Judging by the magic he used, he might have been right. If there are six more of these bastards running around somewhere, you’re not eager to face them.

Sparing one last look at the “man” below you, you head back towards where the Black Eagles are. You’re not sure you can tell anyone about this. For one, they’d likely think you’re crazy. For two, this seems like the type of thing that were it to get out, you’d find several different knives lodged into your back. You can’t just go around suddenly accusing everyone of being a shadow person. There is one person who might understand what you’re talking about but whether or not you can trust her is a different story.

>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point
>B): Keep things to yourself for now.

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point

I'll be honest, I just want to see her try to weasel out of it.

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point

I still want to see her stick it out with the Black Eagles after the split, but I can't see Blair doing that without knowing what's going on and you can't get that without asking.

>>5258892
>>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point
Well at least Blair and Edelgarde both hate the slithers,but how the hell would she justify joining up with them to Blair I wonder.

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point

the goddamn molemen

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point
Want to see where this goes.

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point

>>5258892
>B): Keep things to yourself for now.
We don't really have proof of anything, and the only person we could directly tie to these people is our own father to who we swore we'd keep this a secret. Telling Edelgard will mostly only make us look like we're unable to keep a secret and endanger our father if anyone listens in.
Trying hard not to meta game here

>>5258892
>>B): Keep things to yourself for now.

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point

>>5258892
>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point
>>5259519
Edelgard would know anything our father does, anyway, no? And if she doesn't know, then she should, as the leader of the Empire

>>5258892
>>A): Resolve to speak with Edelgard about your findings at some point

Edelgard did *sniffs* nothing wrong

>>5258892
>B): Keep things to yourself for now.

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>>5258892
As you head over to where the other Black Eagles are camping, you notice Ashe, Corrine and Kate, huddled together waiting for you.

“There you are missy. Just what do you think you’re doing out there by yourself? Surely you have better things to do than hang around some dead bodies?” Corrine asks you.

>“I just needed some alone time is all. Nothing to worry about.”

“Corrine and Kate were filling me in on what you were up to.” Ashe says. “Me and some of the other Black Eagles were focused on routing the remaining enemy soldiers in the forest. As far as I can tell, none of them made it out.”

“A comforting thought.” Corrine says. “At the very least, we can say we’ve avenged Martha and Xavier.”

Can we? Sure, Kronya is the reason your friends are dead. But after everything you saw transpire here today, you get the feeling she was just a small piece in a much larger game. Whoever these people are, they think nothing of stripping away someone’s humanity to turn them into a Demonic Beast. This time it was two of your dear friends, but you have a bad feeling that they won’t be the last. Whoever is behind this, no matter how many of them there may be, you want to see them all dead.

“Is she really dead?” Kate asks. “We saw the Professor come back after all. What if Mon-…Kronya did as well? Her body was missing.”

>What a nightmare that would be. “I watched that Solon guy plunge his hand through her chest. If she’s alive after that, I’m not sure what it’ll take. Besides, whatever the Professor did to come back to us, I have a feeling it had to do with the Sword of the Creator. I’d wager it’s not so easy to dispose of the Goddess’s favorite weapon.”

“If she is alive, I’m happy to kill her as many times as it takes. Over and over again. I can think of nothing more cathartic.” Corrine says.

“Well, her body may be missing, but this wasn’t. I swiped it from the floor when I went to check out the battlefield.”

>“What’s this?” You ask, as Ashe hands you a sheathed knife. You unsheathe it to find a familiar sight. It’s noticeably less bloody than when you last saw it, but it’s unmistakably the same weapon Kronya was using. The hilt is made of some sort of bone, while the blade appears to be Agarthium.

“I uhh… took the liberty of cleaning Ferdinand’s blood off. I think you should keep it. The way I hear, you faced her down and helped wipe that smug look off her face. Think of it as a war trophy of sorts.”

>You Receive Kronya’s Dagger

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>>5261656
As you stare at the dagger, you don’t really feel much. There’s no sense of accomplishment or pride, nor is there any real satisfaction in taking your revenge on the woman who tortured you. You think of your lost friends and what they might say in this situation. Likely they’d be arguing with each other right now and lightening the mood. You feel an unbearable sadness welling up.

“A dagger…how romantic…” Corrine mutters.

>“Thank you, Ashe.” You pocket the blade. It hits you that this is your last month at the Academy. After a year of studying, fighting and risking your lives together, you’ll be going your separate ways. As if sensing your drop in mood, Ashe leans forward, hugging you tightly.

Corrine sighs. “Don’t be so glum, Blair. It doesn’t suit you.” She joins in on the hug.

“Don’t be sad, Commander.” Kate adds herself to the mix.

>The four of you embrace like that for a while. “Thank you. You’re the finest friends I could ask for. But please. I can’t breathe with all of you on me.”

What will you focus on during your final month at the Academy?
>Note: Skills Cannot Increase Pass A Rank

>Select options for the following:
>A): Choose one proficiency to raise by two grades
>B): Choose two proficiencies to raise by one grade

>>5261657
So I forget, are we actually allowed to double up and get a +3 to something? Because if so cramming in flight lessons to hit A flying for Alert Stance+ is definitely in order. After that, I'd probably actually put a token point in Faith. It's a Weakness, but if we can get even basic Heal and Nosferatu, our staff and pretty good MAG would carry those a long way. If we can't double up, I'd put the +2 in Faith, lock in Alert Stance, and then uh, I guess Sword to work towards a possible eventual Axebreaker?

>>5261657
>>A): Choose one proficiency to raise by two grades
Flying
>>B): Choose two proficiencies to raise by one grade
Lance & Sword

>>5261657
>A): Choose one proficiency to raise by two grades
Flying

>B): Choose two proficiencies to raise by one grade
Not sure about this. Axe and Heavy Armour I guess?

>>5261657
Last month, Blair 'capped' on Lance, Authority, and Reason, according to her professors
So
>A): Choose one proficiency to raise by two grades
>Flying
>B): Choose two proficiencies to raise by one grade
>Heavy Armor, Sword
I think she should get as much of her last core skill as she can, with Flying, and then get these skills up. She'll want Sword for her last promotion. Heavy Armor is really...could be anything else, but the extra Speed could be useful.
Blair getting Faith is somewhat possible, and might make a nice storybeat, but from a game perspective I like Blair not being able to do everything

>>5261919
I can't read. Change Lance to Faith.

>>5261718
To clarify:
Flying +2, Flying +1 and Sword +1 if doubling up is allowed.

Faith +2, Flying+1, Sword+1 if not.

>>5261657
>A): Choose one proficiency to raise by two grades
Sword
>B): Choose two proficiencies to raise by one grade
Flying, Reason

>>5261657
>>A): Choose one proficiency to raise by two grades
>>Flying
>>B): Choose two proficiencies to raise by one grade
>>Heavy Armor, Sword

>>5261657
>A): Choose one proficiency to raise by two grades
Flying
>B): Choose two proficiencies to raise by one grade
Heavy Armor, Sword

We need to start working on the Sword so we can become a Falcon Knight. Heavy Armor too for the speed increase.

>>5263115
Supporting this

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>>5261657
>Flying (+2)
>Heavy Armor/Sword (+1)

You and the others return through the gates of Garreg Mach a day later. Unlike the typical atmosphere when you’ve completed missions in the past, there’s no fanfare or excitement upon your arrival. Everyone seems eager to move on from the awful nightmare that Kronya and Solon had inflicted upon the monastery, and frankly, you’re no different. While you don’t believe you’ll ever be fully over what transpired, you do your best weather it, and focus on what’s yet to come. This being your last month before graduation, you make every effort to make the most of your training. You get excellent grades from Dame Serena on your Flying, with her remarking that you and Beathan feel as though you’ve completely bonded.

>Flying Skill: A
>Alert Stance: (30% chance to avoid attacks when not engaged)

You don’t believe your tactical skills, nor your skills with the lance and magic will improve any further. You recall Hanneman’s words about how not everything can be learned from the academy, with some things needing to be gained through real world experience. You have a sinking feeling in your stomach that there will be plenty of that soon enough. Instead, you work on using a Sword. It’s been a while since you picked up a blade. It’s not your favored weapon, but it can’t hurt to brush up on your skill with it. For some strange reason, you also get the idea that spending a bit of time training with Heavier Armor could be a good idea. While your heart may be in the right place, you find that you can barely stand straight with it on. After toppling over a few times, you leave the training ground, having made only meager progress.

A few days after your return, you get word that there will be some sort of ceremony at the end of the month. You don’t know the details, but get the impression it has something to do with the Professor and her strange new hair color. Her sudden change in hair and eye color has been the talk of the monastery, and having seen how it happened firsthand, you get the feeling it isn’t merely cosmetic. The ceremony will involve visiting the Holy Tomb, though as far as you’re aware, only a select few students will be attending.

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>>5263967
After class one day, you make good on your resolve to speak with Edelgard about your “findings.” You head over to her usual hangout at the Black Eagles’ Assembly Hall, but instead find only Hubert.

“Ahh, Blair. Good to see you. May I help you with something?”

>“Oh, hello Hubert. I was looking for Lady Edelgard? Might you know where I could find her?”

“I’m afraid Lady Edelgard has returned to Enbarr on some urgent business.” He tells you.

>“What? The Imperial Capital? Is everything okay?”

Hubert gives you a dismissive wave. “Nothing you’d need worry about. Just a small task that has called her attention. The Professor has also gone with her, but they’ll be back before the end of the month.”

>You sigh. How frustrating. You’d hoped to get a chance to speak with the Princess one last time before the school year was over. Who knows the next time, if ever, you’ll have access to such an important figure? Hopefully, you can get in touch with her upon her return. “I understand. Thank you, Hubert.” As you turn around to make your leave, Hubert calls out to you.

“What did you wish to speak about with Lady Edelgard? Would it perhaps have to do with that corpse you were inspecting back in the Sealed Forest?” He asks you.

You pause mid-step. Working up the resolve to speak about this with Princess Edelgard was one thing. Speaking about it with Hubert is an entirely different matter.

“I saw what you had gotten up to after the last mission. I imagine that the rest of our classmates have their own suspicions about who we were fighting out there, but I find it remarkable that you were the only one to actually get up close and personal.” Hubert looks at you with a serious expression.

You’re not sure what to say. You open your mouth to try and come up with something, but the heir to House Vestra cuts you off.

“Refrain from whatever you’re about to say. As you’re no doubt keenly aware by now, this is no longer the best place to speak freely. If I may make a suggestion though, don’t let your curiosity get away from you. There are some things that are better off not knowing. Lady Edelgard has great expectations for you. Do not disappoint her. Simply place your faith in Her Majesty, and all will be revealed and dealt with in due time.” Before you have the chance to offer any sort of protest, he brushes past you, leaving the hall.

How will you spend your first weekend of free time?

>A): Train w/ Leopold
>B): Go to the Fishing Grounds
>C): Go to the Sauna
>D): Go to the Mess Hall
>E): Spend time with a Support (Choose One)

>>5263968
>>E): Spend time with a Support (Kate)
I've noticed we don't actually have support with Kate, might be because of her character to just trust her commanding officer fully why's that the case, she helped us greatly in the last battle so let's hang out with her.
But if we can't because she isn't a Support I'll vote for Train w/ leopold in that case.

>>5263968
>E): Spend time with a Support (Kate)
Or if that option isn't there-
>B): Go to the Fishing Grounds
Because if there is any time she should reflect it would be now. Hubert really isn't the best at reassuring

>>5263968
>E): Spend time with a Support (Bernadetta)

>>5263968
>>D): Go to the Mess Hall
Good job making it worse Hubert

>>5263968
>>C): Go to the Sauna
Sauna is the best place to wind down.

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>>5264124
Always a pleasure

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>>5263985
She is a support. I also forgot to include in the OP that so are Catherine and Flayn.

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>Byleth leaning towards Crimson Flower while Blair is leaning Silver Snow
>Chances are we won't be able to talk to Edelgard before shit hits the fan
>Blair Silver Snow vs Byleth Crimson Flower is the most likely possibility now
Lord mama while I did say that it would be the most interesting outcome in the first thread, it does not mean that I was actively looking forward to it. Goddamn horseshit animay protagonists are likely to end our existence now.

>>5263968
>B): Go to the Fishing Grounds
Blair going Fishing to reflect on the situation seems appropriate. The other coping mechanism she has either being beaten up or beating up Leopold.

>>5264301
>Blair Silver Snow vs Byleth Crimson Flower is the most likely possibility now
All according to plan. Prepare for heartbreak as friend turns against friend, though I'm having a hard time figuring out who you could say for sure is going into either cap of the other students. I can think of at least one that might take a bigger role in the quest depending on where they go.

>>5263968
>E): Spend time with a Support (Kate)

>>5264301
When Byleth kicks our ass I hope she'll spare and recruit us.

>>5264301
I cant wait, we'll have to kill our Teacher, our Dad, our Emperor, and some of our friends.

This is basically an Shin Megami Tensei endgame now.

boy i sure do love doom-posting

>>5263968
>>A): Train w/ Leopold

you know, we could just...not ditch our liege lord. that's still an option.
>>5263968
>>E): Spend time with a Support (Kate)

>>5263968
>E): Spend time with a Support (Kate)

>>5263968
>C): Go to the Sauna

>>5264937
But doom posting is much more fun

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>>5263968
You find Kate sitting at the Pegasus Grounds. From the looks of things, she’s just finished a training session and is now watching some of the others from the Knights of Seiros and the Blue Lions go at it. There appears to be a slice of jerky in her hand as she lays out and watches the show with a decent meal. As you approach her, she looks up and offers you a curt nod.

“Hello Commander. It’s good to see you.” She says.

>You sigh. “You don’t have to call me that you know. I like to think of you as a good friend. And besides, in a few weeks I’ll no longer be your Commander.”

“Not necessarily.” She says, taking a bite of the meat. “I have a feeling you’re destined for great things in the Adrestian Army. When the day comes that you’re given command of your own company of pegasus knights, I want to make sure I’ll be serving under you.”

>“What makes you so sure I’ll be a Commander and not you? You’re certainly skilled enough for the job. And you’re a noble to boot. You seem as though you’re practically built for the task.” You sit next to Kate on the floor. She offers you a piece of her jerky, which you gingerly accept.

Kate shakes her head. “Remember during the Battle of the Eagle and Lion? When I first introduced myself and said I’d follow your lead?”

>“How could I forget. I thought there was a good chance you might spear Derrek right there.”

“I oversaw some of the few Black Eagle Pegasus Knights prior to that battle. It was more than I could bare though. All those girls looking to me to give them orders, telling them what to do, soothing over their fears and doubts.” She shakes her head again. “I’m no good at that stuff. I don’t have a taste for tactics or leadership. It’s too complex. Involves too much. I don’t want to be responsible for all those lives. My talents lie in fighting, not leading. I simply wish to follow the orders of an honorable and skilled Commander, who will allow me to let loose in battle as I see fit. Fortunately, you came along, and I saw an opportunity to rid myself of the burden of leadership.”

>“Well, I’m glad I could help. Though as I recall, Derrek had wanted to fight with me over leadership during that battle. Why choose me over him?”

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>>5265158
Kate looks as you as though you’ve asked the world’s dumbest question. “Even back then it was obvious you were of a far superior class to him. And time has proven that was the correct choice.” She takes another bite. “You remind me a lot of my mother, Blair. Or at least, the type of daughter I believe she wishes me to be. My mother was a high-ranking Commander of an Adrestian Pegasus Company. Not only was she a skilled Pegasus Knight, but a tactically sound one as well. She saw her company to several tight victories during the Dagda and Brigid War. That is, until an injury sidelined her. Since then, she’s pushed me to be the same as her. Unfortunately for me, she still wields quite some influence in the army. It’s likely she’s been pulling strings the entire time I’ve been at the Academy to get me an Officer position.”

>“If that’s the case, what will you do?”

Kate shrugs and gives you a soft smile. “Lady Edelgard seems to have taken a liking to you. Perhaps if I can secure a post serving the great, up and coming Blair d’Rusalka, that may be enough to satisfy mother?”

You smile. “I’ve never heard you talk this much Kate. It suits you. Should the future indeed take me down the path of leading my own company, there’s no one else I’d want at my side more.”

“I feel…comfortable around you. And Corrine as well. And the others in our unit, before they had passed. I was never one for chatting or making very many friends. But you’ve all been so kind to me. My spear is yours.”

>You gained an A-Support w/ Kate!

>How will you spend your second weekend?

>A): Train w/ Leopold
>B): Go to the Fishing Grounds
>C): Go to the Sauna
>D): Go to the Mess Hall
>E): Spend time with a Support (Choose One)

>>5265161
>>E): Spend time with a Support (Flayn)
Time to lock in on Silver Snow babyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

>>5265161
>A) Train w/ Leopold
Leopold feels trustworthy. Since he's part of the Knights of Seiros, he might be able to tell us about what's been going on within their ranks?
Also praying for an in to silver snow through him lol

>>5265161
>B): Go to the Fishing Grounds
Time for fishing!

>>5265161
>D): Go to the Mess Hall

>>5265161
>>A): Train w/ Leopold


I actually want the prickly dude to be around past timeskip, he grew on me

>>5265161
>>C): Go to the Sauna

>>5265161
>>D): Go to the Mess Hall
Comfort food time

>>5265161
Gosh, can I pick all of the above? :P
Seriously though, I'm super divided on so many things. Leopold is great, mulling over recent events while fishing could help organize Blair's thoughts, both the sauna and mess hall would be great for meeting people we haven't talked to much recently or at all.
In the end, there's an old friend who we haven't checked on in a damn good while.
>E): Spend time with a Support (Bernadetta)

>>5265161
>E): Spend time with a Support (Bernadetta)

>>5265161
>>5265216
You know what? Fuck it, let's check on Bernie, it's been months so she should be... Slightly better
>E): Spend time with a Support (Bernadetta)

>>5265161
>E): Spend time with a Support (Bernadetta)

>>5265161
>C): Go to the Sauna

>>5265161
>>A): Train w/ Leopold

>>5265161
>E): Spend time with a Support (Bernadetta)

>>5265161
>E): Spend time with a Support (Bernadetta)

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>>5265161
You stand outside of Bernadetta’s room. It’s been a while since the two of you have last spoken. Somewhere along the way, things got so crazy, you feel as though you hardly got to spend as much time with her as you’d have liked. You’d never met anyone so shy before, but she seemed to really open up with you. Not to mention the two of you have fought side by side in battle plenty of times now and have learned to rely on each other. You knock on her door, wondering if the experiences that your friend has faced have managed to make her any less shy. A timid voice answers you from inside.

“W-who’s there?!”

>“It’s me, Bernie. Blair.”

“O-oh, h-hi Blair! Just one second…” You hear the sound of a lock unlatching. Followed by another. Then another. And then a chain unravelling. Goddess, you and Dorothea only have lock on your door. Did she install more on her own? After the seventh lock is finally unchained, the door peeks open, and the purple haired girl pokes her head out. “Would you like to come in?”

>“S-sure.”

You’ve only been here once, back during your very first month at the academy, but Bernadetta’s room is as messy as you remember it. Stuffed animals, books and plants litter the floor and shelves. In the corner of the room is a haphazardly thrown together pile of pillows and quilts, resembling some sort of fortification. Bernadetta notices you staring at her creation and answers your gaze. “I like crawling in there. It makes me feel secure.”

>“How are you doing Bernadetta? I was hoping to spend some time with you before graduation.”

“Ahh, that’s right. We’ll be leaving the monastery soon, wont we?”

>“I imagine you must be somewhat happy about that. No more marches or battles to the death in your future.”

“Well, that part is nice. But…well, I’m going to miss everyone. I never had many friends growing up. My father had always kept a close watch on me. Being here with everyone…you and all the others. It’s been great! Really really great! And now, who knows what the future holds for me? My father will likely work tirelessly to marry me off to some noble for the good of our house.” She sighs. “Things don’t look good for Bernie. I’ll be right back where I started, all alone.” Tears well up in her eyes.

>You place a reassuring hand on Bernadetta’s shoulder and do your best to cheer her up. “I’m sorry, Bernie. But you’re a smart girl! And I think you’ve changed a lot during the last year. You’re way tougher than you were when you first came to the academy! The Professor and everyone else always place a lot of faith in you when we’re out there, and you never disappoint. I’m sure you’ll be able to figure something out. And you won’t be alone. We’ll always be friends. I’ll even come and visit!”

>>5267911
>C): Go to the Cathedral

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>>5267909
“Blair…” She says through the tears in her eyes. “My father hates commoners. He forbids me from ever speaking with them and keeps them as far as possible. How can we ever meet again?”

>“Well then, I won’t be a commoner anymore! After we graduate, I’ll be a noble knight! I’ll even become the Countess of Rusalka if that’s what it takes to gain an audience with you!”

“Blair…” She clears her eyes. “Thank you. I’ve only gotten this far because ever since the mock battle, you’ve kept all the bad guys away from me. I’d be full of holes right now if it weren’t for you. You’re a great friend.”

>“I’m glad I didn’t break my promise to protect you back then. Think of me as your older sister. If anyone messes with you, they’ll have to answer to me!”

Bernadetta smiles. “I’d like that. Maybe you can beat up my dad for me?”

>You gained an A-Support with Bernadetta!

You spend a few hours with Bernadetta in her room, chatting about the year and your futures. Life resumes on as normal, with you training hard and wrapping up your studies. The Professor and Edelgard have yet to return, though you hear through the grapevine that they should be back any day now. Another week goes by, and the weekend arrives. Your final weekend of free time at Garreg Mach. The thought seems unreal to you.

>A): Train w/ Leopold
>B): Go to the Fishing Grounds
>C): Go to the Cathedral
>D): Go to the Sauna
>E): Go to the Mess Hall
>F): Spend time with a Support (Choose One)

>>5267919
>B): Go to the Fishing Grounds
damn, two a-supports in a row

>>5267919
That was amazing, glad we chose her support in the end.
>F): Spend time with a Support (Felix)
It's time for us to have one last duel before school ends, all our training comes down to this.

>>5268188
Support. Lets finish this rivalry. It might be deadly real next we meet.

>>5267919
>D): Go to the Sauna

>>5267919
>>A): Train w/ Leopold

Rolled 6 (1d6)

>>5267919
That was cute, anyways I’ll roll for my choice on this one

>>5268296
Fuck I should’ve thought about that, I’ll go with Mercedes

>>5267919
>>E): Go to the Mess Hall

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>>5267919
>F): Spend time with a Support (Mercedes)
I'm not ready for what's coming next

>>5267919
>F): Spend time with a Support (Catherine)
I was going to say talk to Felix or Leopold about being torn on where to go, but Catherine seems better for that kind of talk.

>captcha: SNKMN

Fuck off slitherers

>>5267919
>A) Train with Leopold
Time to say goodbye to the man, who knows when we'll see him again?
We could realistically stay in contact through letters with everyone else, but I'm not so sure about him

>>5268188
+1

>>5267919
>A): Train w/ Leopold
Let's schedule one last beating with the old man.

>>5267919
>>F): Spend time with a Support (Felix)

>>5267919
>F): Spend time with a Support (Felix)

>>5267919
>A): Train w/ Leopold

>>5267919
>F): Spend time with a Support (Felix)

>>5267919
>D): Go to the Sauna

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>>5267919
You find Felix occupying his usual spot in the Training Ground, taking practice swings with his sword. At this point in the year, every student at Garreg Mach knows to steer clear and give him his space when he comes to train. You can tell right away from the change in his form and stance that the heir to House Fraldarius has come a long way from when the two of you used to spar at the beginning of the year. Interestingly enough, you find him holding a bizarre-looking shield in his left hand while he runs his drills. He’d never brought a shield into battle before, let alone such a unique one. At a glance, it looks as though it’s made out of some sort of animal bone. Perhaps he’s been looking to add some more defense to the way he fights? The change piques your interest, especially since you didn’t just come here to ogle at the lad. The two of you had somewhat of a rivalry when you first came here, and you figure it would be nice to give it a satisfactory conclusion.

“I’m not here to put on a show, Blair.” Felix calls out from the middle of the training ground upon noticing you. “Either come down here and spar with me or go watch someone else.”

>You jump into the ring. “You’re as blunt as ever. Would it kill you to start off with some small talk? Maybe ask how I’ve been since you’ve last seen me?”

“Don’t care.”

>You sigh. “I swear, you remind me too much of Rex. All you two are obsessed with is fighting stronger foes.”

“Rex de Rusalka?” Felix asks, eyebrows raised. “I’d enjoy crossing blades with the Empire’s Sky Shadow. Any way you can set that up?”

>“I’m sure my Lord Brother would relish the thought of planting you in the ground, but unfortunately, your bout is with me today.”

Felix smirks. “I suppose that will have to do. We’ve come a long way since our first duel. What say we use our actual weapons this time? We have some healers on standby today, and we can always pull our punches a bit.”

>You shrug. “Fine by me. After how rude you were, I think I’d prefer using my Silver Lance as opposed to a wooden one right now.”

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>>5270703
You both take your respective corners in the training area. As you turn around, you notice that Felix has taken a different stance from the one you saw earlier. He’s gripping his Killing Edge with two hands, his shield nowhere to be seen.

>“What happened to that creepy shield of yours? Don’t tell me you don’t think you’ll need it.”

“That was no ordinary shield, Blair. That was the Aegis Shield. It’s the Hero’s Relic of House Fraldarius. No offense, but I figured it may be a bit overkill to bring that to a spar.”

Perhaps it was something in the boy’s tone, but that ticked you off a bit. Admittedly, your knowledge of Heroes Relics is not your strongest spot. You’ve seen Catherine in action with her Thunderbrand, as well as the Professor and her Sword of the Creator. Not to mention of course, that time you were impaled by Miklan and the Lance of Ruin. Hard to forget that day. But surely the advantage that shield would give Felix wouldn’t be the same as the offensive relics you’ve encountered thus far. Crest bearers are difficult enough foes in their own right to defeat, but you understand that their strength increases tenfold when utilizing a Hero’s Relic that corresponds with their crest. Perhaps this could serve as a learning experience for you. Or perhaps you should listen to Felix and not bite off anymore than you can chew.

>A): Allow Felix to use the Aegis Shield
>B): Let Felix handicap himself

>>5270704
>A): Allow Felix to use the Aegis Shield

>>5270704
>B): Let Felix handicap himself
Win or lose he's doing so on his own terms. He probably doesn't want to become reliant on the thing, either.

>>5270704
>>B): Let Felix handicap himself
If he doesn't want to then it's his loss

>>5270704
>B): Let Felix handicap himself
Yeah, that's fair enough. It was his own decision, so that's alright with me

>>5270704
>B): Let Felix handicap himself

>>5270704
>>A): Allow Felix to use the Aegis Shield
Haha we're not graduating without a beat down.

>>5270704
>>B): Let Felix handicap himself

>>5270704
>B): Let Felix handicap himself

>>5270704
>B): Let Felix handicap himself

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>>5270704
>“If you’d like to drop that shield I certainly won’t stop you. Just don’t go complaining when you lose.” You taunt Felix.

The boy smirks. “Now look who’s being rude. All right then. Let’s begin.”


>Felix Hugo Fraldarius
>Level 25: Swordmaster
>Crest of Fraldarius
HP: 47
STR: 30
DEX: 20
SPD: 30
LCK: 16
DEF: 18
RES: 10
Equipped: Killing Edge (8 Damage, +25% Crit)

A nearby cleric serves as the referee for your bout with Felix. With a wave of her arm, she bids that the two of you begin. Despite her commencement of the battle, neither of you make a move. The two of you remain locked in your stance, watching each other for an opening. It’s been a while since you’ve fought the boy, but you remember that his speed rivals, if not surpasses your own. If you make the wrong move, it’s not too far fetched that he may activate that Crest of his and take you out in one shot. You’re sure Felix has a few new tricks up his sleeve, but fortunately, so do you.

After standing off for what seems like an eternity, Felix decides he’s had enough and charges, attempting to take the first blow. The boy’s speed is even more oppressive than you remember, but this is exactly what you wanted. Without missing a beat, you shift into your “Swordbreaker” stance. Additionally, you may not be riding Beathan, but you’ve learned to move on your feet as gracefully as you do when taking flight on his back. You bolster your defenses with the “Alert Stance” technique you learned this month.

>+60% Dodge Chance

Felix may be quicker than you, but your technique catches the better of him, and you parry the blow away, much to the boy’s shock.

>“My turn!” You make your counterattack a good one. Were this a real-life battle, you’d likely be able to impale the boy here. But being that this is a spar, you pull your punches just a bit, and settle for slamming your spear across the heir to Fraldarius’ chest, launching him back.

(17 Damage! Felix: 34/47 HP)

Unfortunately, despite your successful attack, he’s still far too quick for you to follow-up on, and he backsteps out of the way before you can even attempt a second strike. You pursue, this time, switching out of your “Alert Stance” to take the offensive. You attack, boosting your strength with your “Lancefaire” technique. You connect again with Felix, this time hitting him hard in his side.

(22 Damage! Felix: 16/47 HP)