Main Story - Prologue 8: Assassination
If Kris accepted the headband in the previous chapter
Female Kris
- Katarina: Good morning, Kris. Oh, you changed your hairstyle, didn't you? I think it looks wonderful.
- Kris: Y-you think so?
- Cecille: Ah, Kris! Well, isn't your hair just awesome! Man, you look so psyched! Are you going to have it like that all the time from now?
- Kris: Let me think about it a little more... I might want to change it back again. Well then, let's leave it at hairstyles and assemble. Today is a big day after all.
Male Kris
- Katarina: Good morning, Kris. Oh, you changed your hairstyle, didn't you? Wow, it looks great!
- Kris: Y-you think so?
- Cecille: Ah, Kris! Well, isn't your hair just awesome! Man, you look so psyched! Are you going to have it like that all the time from now?
- Kris: Let me think about it a little more... I might want to change it back again. Well then, let's leave it at hairstyles and assemble. Today is a big day after all.
Before Battle
- Luke: Kris the Ordinary, today's the day we've been waiting for! The day we accept our knighthood! It's thanks to Kris the Ordinary that we've come this far. Aren't you all glad that I conceded commandership to her?!
- Cecille: Oh, Luke... Boisterous 'til the end. But he does have a point. We made it this far because you were here, Kris...
- Kris: It wasn't just me alone. It was the strength of us as a team.
- Rody: But, it was because you, Commander, led us that we were able to succeed. I'm honestly grateful.
- Ryan: Y-yes. Me too... Kris, thank you so much...
- Kris: ...Um... I'm not very good at accepting praise, but, er...
- Cecille: What, are you embarrassed? You're such a cutie! Right, Katarina?
- Katarina: Indeed, Cecille... Kris, the time since we met sure has gone in the blink of an eye, hasn't it? I won't ever forget... The time that we spent together...
- Kris: Hey, is something wrong? I wouldn't expect you of all people to suddenly get nostalgic...
- Katarina: Ah, indeed... I'm just being strange, aren't I? I'm sorry. It's time, everyone. We should head to the ceremony room. Our induction will be held there.
(Scene change)
- Jagen: Kris, to the front.
- Kris: Yes sir.
- Marth: In the name of Altea's great ancestor, Anri, and by my name... Kris, I appoint you a knight. ...And now you are Altean knights. You've done well up until now.
- Luke: I'm a knight... To think this day has finally come.
- Rody: Sigh... I almost didn't think we would make it.
- Ryan: I-I'm so happy... I think I'm gonna cry...
- Cecille: W-well, I'm not going to cry o-or do anything silly like that!
- Katarina: ......
- Soldier: S-sire! Sir Jagen!
- Jagen: What in the world has happened that's important enough for you to interrupt this sacred induction?
- Soldier: I-it's an attack! Altea Castle is under attack by an enemy force!
- Jagen: What?! How... What are their numbers?!
- Soldier: I-I don't know. I just know they're in the castle...
- Jagen: I will assume command. You lot stay here and protect the prince!
- Rody: Yes, sir!
(A few moments later)
- Luke: ...... Hey, aren't things getting dangerous? Shouldn't we go and help, too?
- Rody: There's no need to be worried. There are plenty of soldiers protecting the castle. If it really is an attack, then...
- Katarina: ...The soldiers won't be able to help. Because I drugged them. It won't kill them, but they won't be able to move well for a few days...
- Kris: Katarina, what are you saying...?
- Katarina: "If there is someone who can move freely within the castle, they can easily drug the guards, or act as a guide for their accomplices... So until you can be trusted, you will spend every day waiting for such an opportunity." Those were my orders.
- Kris: What?! I don't believe this...!
- Cecille: Katarina! Wait, where are you going?! You can't just go outside...
- Katarina: I am not Katarina.
- Cecille: Excuse me?
- Katarina: Forgive me, everyone... My real name is Eine. My reason for coming here was to kill Prince Marth.
(Preparation screen appears)
- Roro: Weeheehee! I can see you, Prince Marth. Everything is going exactly as planned. And all I had to do was create a situation where they'd risk their lives to protect some poor Altean villagers from bandits... Marth's trust can be bought so easily. Eine, I brought help. I'll leave Marth to you. I'll be watching very carefull, so do make sure you kill him.
- Katarina: ......
Battle Begins
Engaging Katarina
- Katarina: ......
Female Kris attacks Katarina
- Katarina: ...Kris... Yes, it was all a lie. I deceived you. Forgive me, Kris...
Male Kris attacks Katarina
- Katarina: ...Kris... Yes, it was all a lie. I deceived you. I'm so sorry...
Katarina is defeated
- Katarina: Urgh... Roro... I'm going to retreat. I cannot win against Kris's forces...
- Roro: Huh? Is that so? No matter, we'll just have to find another opportunity to kill him, then. Well, time to run, run!
After Battle
- Jagen: I see, so you let her escape... But, what in the world...? The girl was working as an assassin...? Sire. This is all my fault. I am prepared to receive any kind of punishment.
- Marth: No, it's not your fault, Jagen. Who among us could possibly have known, anyway? Kris, Katarina looked at you with such gentle eyes. Perphaps there was some sort of unavoidable circumstance for her. Perhaps she was being forced...
- Kris: ......
- Jagen: Sire... My goodness... To think you would be concerned for the very assassin who made an attempt on your life... With the Shadow Dragon gone, and the world supposedly heading towards a path of peace and prosperity... Who in the world would try to assassinate you, sire...? At this rate, you will likely be targeted by assassins time and time again. We must prepare a guard who will defend you, sire, with his or her life...
- Marth: Then I'd like to delegate that role to Kris. As we discussed before, if Kris were to follow me as a Royal Guard, I would rest assured.
- Jagen: Understood, sire. I'll make the necessary arrangements.
- Marth: Kris... This won't be the last we've seen of Katarina. When the time comes, I want you to guard me. And, if possible... I want you to help her. Because I believe that is something only you can do...
If Kris accepted the headband in the previous chapter
- Cecille: Kris, I still can't believe it... How did Katarina wind up as our enemy...? Only this morning... We were laughing together, us three...
- Kris: ............
- Cecille: ...I'm sorry. Getting upset about it won't solve anything... Us knights, we'll just have to adapt... Oh yeah, Kris, what about that headband of yours? Are you going to change it back?
Yes
Female Kris
- Kris: Yes, that's right. I was trying to be more like you, but it doesn't suit me like it does you.
- Cecille: I see. That's a little disappointing, but I'll forgive you this time. Kris, all of us in the 7th Platoon, we're partners. That will never change. Let's... all of us, together... Let's get Katarina back. Someday, definitely...
Male Kris
- Kris: Yes, you guessed right. I was trying to be more like you, but it doesn't suit me like it does you.
- Cecille: I see. That's a little disappointing, but I'll forgive you this time. Kris, all of us in the 7th Platoon, we're partners. That will never change. Let's... all of us, together... Let's get Katarina back. Someday, definitely...
No
Female Kris
- Kris: No, let's leave it like this. I'm very pleased with how this looks.
- Cecille: Really? Well, I'm happy that you say that. Kris, all of us in the 7th Platoon, we're partners. That will never change. Let's... all of us, together... Let's get Katarina back. Someday, definitely...
Male Kris
- Kris: No, let's leave it like this. I actually really like this headband.
- Cecille: Really? Well, I'm happy that you say that. Kris, all of us in the 7th Platoon, we're partners. That will never change. Let's... all of us, together... Let's get Katarina back. Someday, definitely...
Character Endings
Est
- Est: Kris, I'm returning home. I think Abel is getting worried about me.
- Kris: Abel...?
- Est: You don't know Abel? Well, you see, Abel is a former Altean knight. A long time ago, he was Sir Cain's partner. Now he's left the army and lives with me. Oh, if you'd like, you can come and visit us anytime.
Cain
- Cain: Kris! You defended Prince Marth most admirably today. Even a veteran like me must admit it was an impressive first job!
- Kris: Thank you for your kind words, Sir Cain.
Ogma
- Ogma: Kris, I bid you farewell here. I received a new request from Princess Caeda's father--King Talys. It seems I must venture to Grust.
- Kris: That's too bad. I wanted to learn more about fighting from you, Sir Ogma.
- Ogma: Don't worry. I'm sure our paths will cross again, some day. Until then, don't you dare die.
Draug
- Draug: Hmm, perhaps that assassin was... Well, in any case, I ought to guard the castle's defenses even more diligently. Kris, I would like you to consult with me on this later.
- Kris: Gladly, Sir Draug.
Merric
Female Kris
- Merric: Kris, I'm heading back to Khadein, the city of magic. There's something I have to do for Marth. He's a very important person to me, so...
- Kris: I understand. I will guard him well, Sir Merric.
Male Kris
- Merric: Kris, I'm heading back to Khadein, the city of magic. There's something I have to do for Marth. He's a very important person to me, so...
- Kris: I understand, Sir Merric. I will protect him to the best of my ability.
Gordin
Female Kris
- Gordin: We have to do our best, too, to protect Prince Marth. Kris, my best regards from here on.
- Kris: Yes, mine too.
Male Kris
- Gordin: We have to do our best, too, to protect Prince Marth. Kris, my best regards from here on.
- Kris: The pleasure is mine.
Athena
- Athena: Ve are also going on a journey. Ve vill search for the villains who targeted Marth. But Kris, ve could meet again.
- Kris: Miss Athena... Please, stay well. I'd be happy if we could meet again.
Wrys
- Wrys: Sir/Dame Kris, I'm going on a journey for a while. Thank you for having me here.
- Kris: No, Wrys, thank YOU for helping us.
- Wrys: Knowing fate, if two people are tied together, they will meet again, sooner or later. Please, take care...
Caeda
- Caeda: Kris, thank you... for keeping Marth safe. But, I... I still feel uneasy. I just can't shake the feeling that Marth will only be in more danger from now on... I want to protect Marth, but I can't do even that, and it troubles me greatly...
- Kris: Please don't worry, Princess. I'm certain Prince Marth will be safe. I will protect the prince in my lady's stead, without fail.
- Caeda: Thank you, Kris. Yes, if you are there, then surely... My apologies, Kris. Marth and I only ever ask favors of you. But if you are with him, then I know... Yes, Marth and I believe that you'll manage. Kris, from this moment I ask that you always stay by Marth's side... and help him...
Base Conversations
The enemy (**)
- Cecille: H-hey! What the hell is this? Why is Katarina...!?
- Kris: I don't know, either. But when I think about it... there were some signs. Although I never imagined it would come to this...
- Ryan: Err, Kris... What are we going to do? Are we... going to fight Katarina?
- Kris: ... We are knights. Protecting Prince Marth is our foremost duty.
The 7th Platoon (**)
- Marth: ...Kris, it would seem we've fallen into the enemy's trap. It's too dangerous to fight them head-on like this. Beside, this is your knighthood ceremony... I don't want to lose promising people in a place like this. Please leave everything to me. I'll find a way of escaping alone. You don't need to...
- Kris: Speak no further, sire. I shall fight alongside you.
- Marth: But...
- Kris: Sire, you told me before that you don't wan't to let your comrades die. I feel the same way. Just like you, sire, wish to protect us... I, too, wish to protect you. That's what I believe.
- Marth: Kris...
- Luke: Hold it, Kris! I won't let you hog the spotlight all for yourself!
- Kris: Luke...
- Rody: I agree with Luke. We are knights; protecting our liege is our duty.
- Ryan: Yes, I... want to... protect Prince Marth too.
- Cecille: That's right. We are the 7th Platoon! We've defeated all our enemies so far. We can do it!
- Kris: Everyone... Alright. Then, are you all ready?
- Luke: No kidding!
- Kris: The 7th Platoon shall battle together with our prince! And we shall prevail!