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Opening Narration

Part II

Azure Moon

Great Tree Moon

Blood of the Eagle and Lion

Now in control of the Great Bridge of Myrddin, the Kingdom army begins to invade Imperial territory. In response, the Imperial army garrisons soldiers at Fort Merceus.

Event: Field of Destiny

Meeting Room | Daytime

• Gilbert: We have received a report from our spy. It would seem the Empire is gathering troops at Fort Merceus. This is undoubtedly in response to us taking the Great Bridge of Myrddin. Their numbers are more than double ours. We believe that the emperor herself may be leading them...
• Dimitri: ...
• Gilbert: If House Riegan can reconcile with House Gloucester sooner than later... Then Claude can proceed with his plan to rally the Alliance lords, gather troops, and invade Empire territory.
• Rodrigue: At this rate, three military forces will be clashing at Gronder Field.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Just like five years ago...
  • Choice 2: Just like the Battle of the Eagle and Lion...

• Dimitri: If you wish to indulge in nostalgia, do it elsewhere.
• Rodrigue: I'm afraid the difference in military strength is far from negligible. While we are elite soldiers, I am still uneasy about this...
• Gilbert: If possible, I'd like to request reinforcements right away. If we can rely on any of the major Kingdom houses for military support, it would be...House Charon, I'd wager.
• Byleth: Why them?
• Gilbert: House Charon has yet to declare fealty to the Empire.
• Catherine: It is also...my home. I will make the request to my father. With things as they are, I don't think he can refuse. The church has long protected me. I am certain that any request from the church will be answered to the utmost of their ability.
• Rodrigue: Very well. We're counting on you, Catherine.
• Gilbert: I suppose that is all we can do for now.
• Rodrigue: So it would seem. Though, if there are any other avenues worth exploring, I would suggest...
• Byleth: Allying with the Alliance?
• Gilbert: Ah, good point. We have no reason to engage the Alliance directly.
• Rodrigue: Even if we do receive Count Charon's aid, we still won't have the troops we need to face the Empire.
• Gilbert: But if we join forces with the Alliance, then our numbers will rival the Empire's.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Let's join forces.
    • Gilbert: Agreed. It's about the only thing we can do.
  • Choice 2: Let's wait and see.
    • Gilbert: If we wait too long, we'll lose the advantage...

• Gilbert: For now, let's send a messenger, and try to figure out what the Alliance hopes to achieve.
• Rodrigue: It's hard to believe this decisive battle will take place at Gronder Field... I image that place is full of memories for all of you.
• Mercedes: We won the Battle of the Eagle and Lion back in the day. It seems like a lifetime ago...
• Ashe: I can't help but remember, even though I wish I didn't.
• Ingrid: Our feast after the battle... I remember it well. We all had so much fun together.
• Annette: No! Please, stop it. I had finally put all of that out of my mind... This isn't right. They're our friends! We used to study together. We shouldn't be fighting them.
• Sylvain: Why not march up to Her Majesty and remind her of that? Oh, that's right...because you want to live to see tomorrow.
• Dedue: No matter who the enemy is, I will fight for His Highness.
• Felix: Tell me, boar prince. Do we stand a chance?
• Dimitri: Who knows...
• Felix: If we lose, we'll have died for you. I hope you know that.
• Dimitri: ...
• Rodrigue: That's enough, Felix. We must focus on the battle ahead.
• Dimitri: Make your peace before we depart. It's kill or be killed out there. We will cross blades with the Empire, but it's possible we will also have to strike down the Alliance.
• Gilbert: Your Highness... Do you feel no hesitation about killing your former friends?
• Dimitri: If they must die, I will kill them. Nothing could be simpler.

Explore

Dimitri

Finally...

• Dimitri: I can finally kill her... Finally... I can avenge them...

Dedue

You have my sincerest gratitude.

• Dedue: You have my sincerest gratitude. Circomstances, and my wounds, have prevented me from being by His Highness's side these five years. I am grateful that you have found him for me. I am once again in your debt.

Felix

It's going to be tough.

• Felix: As powerful as our knights are, we're outnumbered. By a long shot. This won't be easy. It's crazy to attempt this. I guess I'm crazy to go along with it.

Ashe

If we win the next battle...

• Ashe: If we defeat the Imperial army at Gronder Field, what will our next objective be? I guess we won't have much choice but to try to take Fort Merceus, on the far side of Gronder Field. It's probably too soon for us to be thinking about that, isn't it? The battle just ahead of us is far from certain.

Sylvain

Don't think too much about what's next...

• Sylvain: Say we do manage to take down Edelgard here... What do you think His Highness will do next? As long as there's a plan, I won't complain. I just, you know, wanna know there is a plan.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Continue on to the Imperial capital?
    • Sylvain: Yeah, I suppose that's the most likely plan since we're traveling with the church and everything.
  • Choice 2: Head to the Kingdom capital first?
    • Sylvain: Heh, well, I'd be happy if that were the case, but I don't figure that'll actually happen. All this isn't just going to magically end the moment we kill Edelgard. It's gone too far.
  • Choice 3: I don't know...
    • Sylvain: Heh, well, if even you can't say, I guess it's not surprising the rest of us don't know either.

• Sylvain: I suppose we should focus on the battle right in front of us instead of what happens later.

Mercedes

I'm starting to get a little nervous...

• Mercedes: So, we're finally going to set foot in the Empire... I'm starting to get a little nervous. I guess there's a good chance we'll be fighting more old friends from here on out.

Annette

It makes my heart heavy...

• Annette: The thought of fighting people who were once our friends...it makes my heart heavy. If it was gonna come to this, maybe I should have avoided making friends with people from the Empire and the Alliance to begin with...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: You might be right.
    • Annette: You think so too, Professor? I'm glad it's not just me.
  • Choice 2: I don't think that's the right attitude.
    • Annette: I just don't know, Professor. I'm having a hard time with it.

• Annette: It did often seem strange to me at the academy that we were studying with all these people from all over the world. But I feel like I've finally started to understand the real reason behind it. The more you get to know people from other places, the harder you'll try to avoid fighting wars with them...

Ingrid

We're facing a very big battle.

• Ingrid: Yet another grand battle awaits. Many will lose their lives.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: There's no way around it.
    • Ingrid: I am well aware. This is war, after all.
  • Choice 2: Let's fight our hardest to stay alive. (relationship with Ingrid up)
    • Ingrid: Yes, let's. We must both make it home in one piece.

• Ingrid: Even considering those we are up against--friends from a time now past--I won't hold back.

Ferdinand

We had better brace ourselves.

• Ferdinand: We captured the Great Bridge of Myrddin, but the fight has only just begun. Enbarr, the Imperial Capital, lies far to the south, beyond Gronder Field. And waiting for us on the way there is the entire Imperial army, with twice as many troops as us. We had better brace ourselves.

Linhardt

I cannot grieve for the dead.

• Linhardt: I seem to lack the skills required to grieve for the dead. If someone has passed, even someone dear to me, I could stand about and wail or get on with my life. While I'm at it, that whole idea that we must speak well of the dead? I don't understand that either. If I didn't like them when they were alive, then why pretend to do so when they are no longer here?

Caspar

Do you remember?

• Caspar: After we cross the Great Bridge of Myrddin, we'll be in my father's territory. We actually crossed it five years ago for the Battle of the Eagle and Lion. Remember? Ugh! This is terrifying! What am I gonna do? I gotta get a grip...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Don't worry, I'll arrange for your funeral. (relationship with Caspar up)
    • Caspar: You think we'll meet him on the battlefield and he'll kill me? The front lines cover a long stretch of land, you know! We might not even run into him!
  • Choice 2: I'll pray for your safety.
    • Caspar: Oh, no no no. You should pray we don't run into him at all! The front lines cover a long stretch of land, you know!

Bernadetta

• Bernadetta: So the campaign continues, does it? Well, allow me, as a professional recluse with ten years of experience, to volunteer for, um...staying behind. Oh, who am I kidding? The fighting won't stop until we've defeated Edelgard, will it? Or until we lose, I guess. But there's not much use in thinking about that.

Dorothea

Sigh...

• Dorothea: The Great Bridge of Myrddin was considerably better fortified that it was five years ago... The bridge was full of soldiers...and they all died. (if Ferdinand was not recruited) And Ferdie was there. We killed Ferdie, Professor, he used to be our friend. Do you remember those days?

Petra

I do not have understanding...

• Petra: Nobles who are changing allegiance, again and again. I do not have understanding for that. How can you trust if treason comes with ease? How can you be calling yourself a noble? I do not have understanding of the reasoning...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: They're struggling for survival too.
    • Petra: Surviving is more diffucult without trust. There must be...some other goal.
  • Choice 2: For personal gain. (relationship with Petra up)
    • Petra: Survival has more importance than that. Are they not knowing this?

Lorenz

I expected as much.

• Lorenz: So, Claude and my father have made peace. That is to be expected. They both prioritize their own interests above all else. So long as those interests are in alignment, they will continue to cooperate. And based on that reasoning, one might infer that the Alliance should be also willing to work with the Kingdom's military. I highly doubt Claude would refuse to assist us, if we were to ask.

Raphael

The thing about fighting...

• Raphael: I gotta say, it's tough to keep the fighting spirit alive when you recognize your enemies on the battlefield.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Everyone gets that feeling. (relationship with Raphael up)
    • Raphael: So you can't avoid it, huh? How did everything get so messed up?
  • Choice 2: You can run away if you want.
    • Raphael: Hey, come on! Even I know we can't do that!

• Raphael: Just because we're fighting someone doesn't mean we gotta hate 'em! That's probably the worst thing about war. Win or lose, I still get a bad taste in my mouth.

Ignatz

What an astounding structure!

• Ignatz: Thanks to our victory, I've been able to study the Great Bridge of Myrddin at my leisure. And you know what? It's an astounding structure. So much history there. Imagine how much time and effort it must have taken to build something that big. Over water, no less! I hope that someday it will be opened up to the people of Fódlan--a historical site, rather than a military checkpoint.

Lysithea

I wonder what the future holds.

• Lysithea: I'm glad you're the one giving orders on the battlefield, Professor. I don't think we should trust Dimitri with that task... Although it's thanks to his obession that we're wasting no time, taking the shortest route to defeating the Empire. I just can't see a bright future for this army, fighting as we are under the banner of a prince possessed. Even if we do succeed in defeating the Empire, I wonder what will become of Fódlan. I apologize. Whenever I'm with you, I speak more openly than I should. Please keep this between us.

Marianne

My adoptive father...

• Marianne: The situation in the Alliance has changed so much, but I haven't heard a word from my adoptive father... Do you think he's forgotten about me?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I'm sure he's just busy. (relationship with Marianne up)
    • Marianne: If that's the case, I hope he gets even busier.
  • Choice 2: I'm sure that's not the case.
    • Marianne: I'm not overly concerned about him...

• Marianne: I'd actually be happier if he really did forget about me. Everything would be so much easier...

Hilda

It's like the Battle of the Eagle and Lion.

• Hilda: I heard the next battle might take us to Gronder Field. Is that right? Reminds me of the Battle of the Eagle and Lion. But of course, that was a very different time. When it was over, all three class heads complimented each other on their bravery. And then we had a party. But we can never go back to that, can we?

Leonie

Think we'll make it?

• Leonie: I heard Edelgard is going to be leading her forces personally in the next battle. Seems pretty reckless to charge right into this one. I'm not sure I like our chances. What do you think?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Don't worry. I can handle it. (relationship with Leonie up)
    • Leonie: I don't know why you're so confident, but it does somehow make me feel better.
  • Choice 2: As long as you're here, I'll be fine.
    • Leonie: Hey, how come you only ever flatter me in times like these? What am I supposed to make of that?

• Leonie: Anyway, we've come this far. Let's just keep putting one foot in front of the other and see how far we get.

Seteth

I hope we find some clue...

• Seteth: Each time we press forward, our search for Rhea broadens to a wider area. I certainly hope we will find at least some clue, but I do suspect I already know where she is. If I am right, and she is in the Imperial capital, then we cannot save her until we topple the Empire.

Flayn

The Battle of the Eagle and Lion...

• Flayn: The Battle of the Eagle and Lion. Has it truly been five years since then? Can you recall whether it was before or after I joined your class, Professor?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Before.
    • Flayn: That is not at all the case, Professor. Your memory serves you poorly.
  • Choice 2: After. (Relationship with Flayn up)
    • Flayn: I am glad you have not forgotten.

• Flayn: It was shortly after I joined your class--I remember it like it was yesterday.

Hanneman

I must see this through...

• Hanneman: When undertaking research, the usual method is to form a hypothesis, then test it with experiments. Those experiments reveal facts and falsehoods, yet sometimes, they also unveil an exception. You seem to be that exception when it comes to my Crest research.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Sorry about that. (relationship with Hanneman up)
  • Choice 2: I don't understand.

• Hanneman: Worry not, Professor. Exceptions are what make my work interesting. Why don't the rules apply to you? I will find out, eventually. I feel it is my destiny as a Crest scholar!

Manuela

I hear the next battle will be a big one...

• Manuella: I hear the next battle could be a big one, is that true? I miss the old days when, if someone got hurt, we'd rush them to the infirmary and make them well... But on the battlefield, there's not enough time to help. People die. Professor, don't be one of those!

Alois

Fort Merceus will be tough to crack.

• Alois: Word just reached me that the Empire has stationed soldiers in Fort Merceus. If they decide to dig in their heels and defend the fort, we'll be in a difficult situation. I hear it's an impregnable keep, surrounded by high ramparts. Taking it would not be easy.

Gilbert

We must prepare the best we can...

• Gilbert: Catherine will surely be able to convince Count Charon. All that remains is to wait for a response from the Alliance side... For now, there are preparations to be made for the coming battle.

Rodrigue

Hmm...

• Rodrigue: Hm? Oh, it's you, Professor. Sorry, I was a little lost in thought there. About all that has happened, and all that is to come... I'm sure the battles ahead will not be easy, but please take good care of His Highness.

Catherine

(Catherine is not present this month)

Shamir

It's becoming more of a risk.

• Shamir: Reconnaissance is becoming more of a risk the deeper we move into enemy territory. If I don't come back, assume I'm dead.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I know you won't get caught.
    • Shamir: I'm glad you think so highly of me, but we have to be realistic.
  • Choice 2: Understood. (relationship with Shamir up)
    • Shamir: Good. We have to be realistic.

• Shamir: Don't waste your energy worrying about me.

Cyril

Gotta keep this place clean...

• Cyril: I gotta keep this place clean, and I mean properly clean, every day. Dust it, sweep it, everything. You never can tell when Lady Rhea might be back.

Gatekeeper

Gronder Field, hm?

• Gatekeeper: Greetings, Professor! Nothing to report! I hear we're sending troops to Gronder Field next. Is that what's what? That whole area is in the territory of House Bergliez. It's famous as the main granary of Fódlan. If we could capture it, we probably wouldn't have to worry about food anymore! Bread for all!

Maiden

Thank you...

• Maiden: Um...thank you. For brining me here. I've been given permission to take part in this next mission too. I'll finally be able to avenge my brother! I swear... I'll take down that monster!

Monk in Officers Academy

I saw something incredible.

• Monk: I once saw the prince patting the head of an orphan from the monastery. Does this mean even that cruel man has some empathy in his heart? Was it just a random whim? Maybe my eyes just tricked me...

Soldier by Fishing Pond

I can hardly believe it.

• Soldier: I can hardly believe we're crossing the borders of the Empire to battle their army. I never thought I'd see the day. You'd never guess from the calm looks on everyone's faces, though... I mean, we're probably all gonna die, let's be honest. His Highness, Lord Rodrigue, you... There's really something wrong with the lot of you, I swear...

Merchant in Marketplace

Haha...

• Merchant: Yeah... You know, war really is terrible. People die, food becomes scarce... Weapons and rations start selling like hotcakes, nobles start begging for loans... Oh, um, I didn't mean... I didn't mean for that to sound so cold, really. Anyway, where are we off to this time? I hope it's the Alliance...

Soldier in Knights' Hall

Where Edelgard goes, Hubert follows.

• Soldier: Edelgard's presence suggests that Hubert is around too. He is Minister of the Imperial Household, after all. He's been around Edelgard since they were children. I suppose he must be pretty happy with his current position.

Knight of Seiros in Reception Hall

I'm feeling tense.

• Knight of Seiros: So, we're finally moving into enemy territory... We can expect the war to get even more intense from here on out. I'm really feeling the tension now. I have almost no experience with battles of this scale. Professor... I'll be grateful for your leadership on the battlefield. I know I can trust you!

Explore: Abyss

Yuri

That duke is pretty upstanding.

• Yuri: That Duke Fraldarius is a rather upstanding guy. Getting into his good graces isn't without challenges. If he were a bit more corrupt, he'd be much more pliable.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Enough with that.
  • Choice 2: Oh? (relationship with Yuri up)

• Yuri: I'm not trying to pull anything funny. Just noting that he's a respectable soldier. I hear he's the sort to have drinks with his men, getting to know them personally. Just last night, he and Felix had a chat. I'm sure there's a lot to work out between them.

Balthus

I still want them to be safe...

• Balthus: We've seen the face of evil. One of it's faces, at least. Even the Alliance is involved now... Hopefully we can avoid dragging Alliance territory through the horrors of war. I may have cut ties with my family, but I still want them to be safe and all...

Constance

You shall know it when you see it!

• Constance: Across the bridge is Bergliez territory. It marks the start of our incursion into the Empire. Worry not. I feel no trepidation as we do this. Mark how my spellcraft carries us through to Enbarr, heart of the Empire!

Hapi

It's pretty twisted.

• Hapi: We're fighting people we used to know from the Officers Academy. Guess that's the kind of thing that happens in war, but...still. It's pretty twisted. It makes me feel so... Oof. Maybe I'll just try not to think about it.

Abysskeeper

We should celebrate!

• Abysskeeper: Hey, you. Listen up. I've got something to report. The Great Tree Moon is finally upon us. It's time to celebrate a new year. We only get so many! Folks up top don't seem to be in the mood to celebrate though. I hate war...

Resident

Please don't tell anyone!

• Resident: Please, you can't tell anyone you saw me here. I'm hiding from the army. I couldn't stand the war. The violence. I had to get away... But now that I've deserted, I can't go home. Justice, ambition--what does any of that matter if you're dead? I just want to live. Is that so wrong?

Resident

I have no regrets.

• Resident: I used to be a rather important person in the church, but...I am in exile for commiting a crime. I embezzeled some money. But it wasn't out of greed! My hometown was pillaged, you see, and the church wasn't putting in enough to rebuild...

Rogue

What a pain...

• Rogue: What a pain. What an absolute pain.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: What's the matter?
    • Rogue: Concerned, are you? That's nice. A little too nice. Here's a word of warning--if anyone here asks you for a favor, it's probably just a scam.
  • Choice 2: ...
    • Rogue: ...

Narration

The Kingdom army departs from the Great Bridge of Myrddin and marches south toward Enbarr, the Imperial Capital. Meanwhile, the Alliance army follows from behind to invade Imperial territory, and the Empire has dispatched forces from Fort Merceus to intercept them. The curtain is rising on a conflict between the three armies, which will come to be known as the Battle at Gronder, held on the same plains that witnessed the Battle of the Eagle and Lion.

Movie: Rematch

(Just like in the mock battle five years ago, an eagle flies overhead and lets out a cry. However, the music is much more dramatic this time when the Imperial soldiers step forth. The masked mages charge up fireballs and launch them towards the Kingdom and Alliance armies. Soldiers from both armies are hit and yell in pain from the impact of the fireballs. Amidst the flames, Dimitri is shown with his Relic on his shoulder, unfazed by the attack. He points his Relic at the opposing armies and glares at them as he speaks.)

• Dimitri: Know that I will tear your heads from your shoulders. The dead must have their tribute.

(On the Alliance side, Claude steps forth and groans at the sight of the flames and his soldiers who had fallen.)

• Claude: As big class reunions go...this one's gotta be the worst in history.

(Having made the first move, Edelgard steps forward and gives a brief speech to the opposing armies. She looks down in regret as she finishes her second sentence.)

• Edelgard: Years ago, we fought here as classmates. But not today.

(Her soldiers draw their swords and bows. Byleth whips out the Sublime Creator Sword. Dimitri looks up and prepares to give his army the order to move out.)

• Dimitri: Kill every last one of them!

(He brandishes his Relic and charges onward, with his soldiers following him. Claude gives the signal for his army to move, and he lets out a war cry as he charges forward, with his Relic at the ready. Edelgard looks up, ready to meet the opposing armies' advances.)

• Edelgard: And so we fight on.

(The camera zooms out, and her soldiers charge forth. A faraway view of Gronder Field is shown, with flames from each of the three armies, and the soldiers can be seen moving towards the center. The scene fades out and the track Between Heaven and Earth plays, a significantly more intense remix of Blue Skies and a Battle.)

Before Battle

• Dimitri: You have finally appeared Edelgard. Now you are mine.
• Claude: The Kingdom army doesn't look interested in joining forces. Let's take a moment and see how this Unfolds...
• Edelgard: It would not be advantageous to take on both at once. We must stop the Kingdom and the Alliance from joining forces. I will create such chaotic warfare that will not be able to tell who is friend and who is foe.

Battle: To War at Gronder

Enemy Turn 1

• Edelgard: Mounted units. Advance!

(Imperial mounted units start moving.)

When your units reach the central hill

• Petra: The center is in danger of being taken. We must be running to protect it! (If Petra was not recruited)
• Imperial General: There are enemies in the central area... We need to head there immediately to protect it! (If Petra was recruited)

Start of Enemy Turn after your units reach the central hill

• Claude: Hmph. The Empire and Kingdom are mixed up in this battle. It's a struggle to target the right one. Such are the rules of Melee. We'll just have to crush anyone who isn't an ally!

Start of enemy turn if you attack the Alliance army first

• Claude: They wanna crush us before the Imperial Army? Then we'll show them what we'll made of!

(2 Snipers and Leonie/Paladin Alliance General appear in the east)

• Leonie: Great! I may not have a Crest, but I'll give it my all. (If Leonie was not recruited)

(2 Pegasus Knights and Hilda/Warrior Alliance General appears in the north)

• Hilda: I'm not going to hold back. I can't let down my dear old Claude. (If Hilda was not recruited)

Lysithea

Vs. Anyone

• Lysithea: Don't expect me to go easy on you. Because I won't.

Defeated

• Lysithea: I thought I'd be able to live...just a little bit longer than...this.
• Claude: Lysithea... She burned too brightly, and faded too fast... (If Claude was not defeated)

Ignatz

Vs. Anyone

• Ignatz: I am helping Claude build the future of Fódlan!

Defeated

• Ignatz: It's over for me. I did my best
• Claude: I'm sorry, Ignatz... I wasn't able to save you... (If Claude was not defeated)

Leonie

Vs. Anyone

• Leonie: I can't hold back just because I know you. Sorry, but that's war.

Defeated

• Leonie: S-so this is it. I did what I could, Captain Jeralt...
• Claude: Leonie fell? Did I underestimate the enemy? (If Claude was not defeated)

Raphael

Vs. Anyone

• Raphael: There's no way you're gonna beat me! You're better off turning tail and running away!

Vs. Byleth

• Raphael: Wow, it's sure been a while! You're a tough opponent, Professor!

Defeated

• Raphael: Claude... Take care of my little sis...and the Alliance...
• Claude: Raphael! Don't worry, I promise to look after your sister... (If Claude was not defeated)

Hilda

Vs. Anyone

• Hilda: You didn't forget about me, did you? Maybe you should just let me go.

Defeated

• Hilda: I have to get out of here! I'll die if I don't.
• Claude: Hilda, you've done well. Leave the rest to me. (If Claude was not defeated)

Claude

Vs. Anyone

• Claude: So sad that our reunion should take place on the battlefield.

Vs. Byleth

• Claude: So, you're actually alive, Teach! It's a shame you aren't on our side. Anyway, isn't the Empire your enemy? Us fighting seems like a waste...

Vs. Dimitri

• Claude: Calm down, Dimitri! What does it achieve, us killing each other here?
• Dimitri: Move, Claude. I have no time to exchange words with you.
• Claude: It doesn't matter what I'm saying, does it? You aren't even listening. But I'm not gonna budge.

Defeated

• Claude: Arrgh... I thought we had a chance, but there was no way to predict the movements of the Kingdom army. I can't afford to die here. I have to retreat.

Bernadetta

Vs. Anyone

• Bernadetta: Stay back! Stay back or I'll shoot.

Vs. Byleth

• Bernadetta: Professor? Is that you? You're with the enemy. That means I... I'll have to kill you.

Defeated

• Bernadetta: Wish I could've at least died at home... not in this big, stupid field...
• Edelgard: Bernadetta, thank you. I'll make sure your life was not lost in vain. (If Edelgard was not defeated)

Petra

Vs. Anyone

• Petra: For Adrestia and for Brigid... I will be defeating all of you!

Defeated

• Petra: I can't be fighting anymore... I must be retreating now...
• Edelgard: Don't worry. You must live on to lead your people. Those fools who went up the hill will pay with their lives... in the crimson flames! (Wooden central hill platform becomes filled with flames)

Hubert

Vs. Anyone

• Hubert: You're interfering with the plan. Looks like I'll just have to get rid of you.

Defeated

• Hubert: Fighting on will endanger my life. Your Majesty, I must withdraw.
• Edelgard: No need to worry. We still have some troops left. So long as I stand, we won't give up.

Edelgard

Vs. Anyone

• Edelgard: I will destroy both the Kingdom and the Alliance. Now, with one fell swoop!

Vs. Byleth

• Edelgard: I knew when next we met one of our paths would have to come to an end. Your journey ends here, Professor. Forever...

Vs. Dimitri

• Dimitri: Stab your chest, break your neck, smash your head... I will allow you to choose your own death.
• Edelgard: I'm not interested in methods of dying. All that matters is when death takes place, not how.
• Edelgard: And I have no intention of dying today.
• Dimitri: I'm sure all of the people you've slaughtered so far thought the same!

Defeated

• Edelgard: I lost?! Just as expected, you aren't making my path an easy one. I must retreat for now. We'll meet again on the battlefield.

After Battle

• Dimitri: So you think you can escape, Edelgard?

(Rodrigue appears on the field)

• Rodrigue: Your Highness! You're alive! We have to retreat to the Great Bridge of Myrddin...
• Dimitri: That woman...we failed to capture her. I'll keep pursuing. The rest of you, keep fighting!
• Rodrigue: I'm so sorry...but we can't do that. I understand how you feel, but the Imperial army is closing in!
• Dimitri: I'll kill all of them! No matter how many hundreds or thousands of them they are!

(Fleche appears from the left, armed with a sword)

• Fleche: ...
• Rodrigue: You... What are you doing here?! It's too dangerous! Fall back, now!
• Fleche: Heh.

(Fleche rushes at Dimitri, attacking him)

• Rodrigue: Your Highness!
• Dimitri: You...are...

Event: Revenge

(CG image of Fleche preparing to stab Dimitri.)

• Fleche: Have I caught you off guard, Your Highness? Aww, does it hurt? I bet it hurts reaaaal bad, doesn't it? But it's nothing compared to what my brother felt! You will never be forgiven, you know. I will never forgive you!
• Dimitri: You... You must be...
• Fleche: You filthy monster! It's time to DIIIIE!

(Cg image transitions to Rodrigue taking the blow from the sword)

• Rodrigue: Dimitri!

• Rodrigue: Gah... P-Professor... Do it now!

(Screen turns black and Byleth kills Fleche offscreen.)

• Fleche: Agahhhh! B-Brother... Help... me...

(Screen transitions to CG image of Rodrigue dying in front of Dimitri.)

• Dimitri: Rodrigue!
• Rodrigue: Your Highness... Are you safe? Please tell me... it wasn't in vain...
• Dimitri: This punishment... it was mine to bear.
• Rodrigue: There are no sins or punishments... on the battlefield...
• Dimitri: NO! Don't die... Please, don't die! Father, Stepmother, Glenn... They all died and left me behind. Rodrigue... Are you to join the ghosts who shadow my every move? This is my fault... I... I'm the one who killed you, as surely as though I had wielded the blade!
• Rodrigue: Heh. Your Highness. You have one thing... terribly wrong. None of them... none of us... died for you. I'm dying for what I believe in... just as they did. Your life is your own. It belongs to no other, living or dead. Live for what you believe in. Dimitri... My boy... You really do look just like His Majesty...

(flashback)

• Rodrigue: What are you saying, Lambert?!
• Lambert: I am heading to Duscur. And before you start, nothing you could say would change my mind. You worry too much, my friend. So far relations with Duscur have been going smoothly, wouldn't you say? You of all people should appreciate how critical these negotiations are.
• Rodrigue: Of course I do, but... for the king himself to make the journey... You must admit that it's dangerous. And His Highness is still so young. If the worst should happen...
• Lambert: Even if the worst should happen, he would be OK. He's a smart boy, Rodrigue. Even if he should lose his father, I have no doubt that he will grow to be a good and respectable man.
• Rodrigue: Lambert...
• Lambert: However... If he ever starts down the wrong path and I am not here to set him straight, I am trusting you to do so in my stead, old friend. Promise me.

(present)

• Rodrigue: Lambert... My promise... I...

(Rodrigue dies)

Event: A Reason to Live

• Dimitri: What do you want?
• Byleth: Where are you going?
• Dimitri: It doesn't concern you.
• Byleth: It does.
• Dimitri: Get out of my way. Now.
• Byleth: You're going to Enbarr, aren't you?
• Dimitri: ...
• Byleth: Do you really think that will appease the dead?
• Dimitri: Silence. You have no idea what you're talking about. Death is the end. No matter how much lingering regret a person has, after death, they are powerless. They cannot even wish for revenge, much less seek it out. Hatred. Regret. Those burdens fall on the shoulders of those who are left behind. And so I must continue down this path! I already told you as much! It is far too late to stop.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: You're wrong.
  • Choice 2: There must be another way.
• Dimitri: Do not waste your breath with some nonsense about how I should move on with my life for their sake. That is merely the logic of the living. It's meaningless. Those who died with lingering regret... They will not loose their hold on me so easily. But you seem to have all the answers... So tell me, professor. Please, tell me... How do I silence their desperate pleas? How do I... How do I save them? Ever since that day nine years ago... I have lived only to avenge the fallen. Even my time at the Officers Academy was all so that I could secure my revenge and clear away the regret of the dead. It was the only thing that kept me alive... My only reason to keep moving forward...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: You must forgive yourself.
  • Choice 2: You've suffered enough.
• Dimitri: Hmph.

(CG of Dimitri standing in the rain)

• Dimitri: But then who... or what... should I live for?
• Byleth: Live for what you believe in.
• Dimitri: What I believe in... Rodrigue said the same thing. But is it possible... I am a murderous monster. My hands are stained red. Could one such as I truly hope for such a life? As the sole survivor of that day, do I... Do I have the right to live for myself?

(Byleth offers their hand, and Dimitri takes it)

• Dimitri: ...
• Dimitri: Your hands are so warm... Have they always been?