The Flame in the Darkness/Script

Introduction

Red Wolf Moon

Hoarfroast now graces treetops and open fields alike, and an icy chill blown in from the north of Faerghus blankets the land. All of Fódlan's creatures begin to settle in for a long winter. The setting sun bathes the full winter coat of every wolf in a foreboding scarlet glow. Hunters can now spread the word that the red wolves are back on the prowl.

Event: A New Disaster

Infirmary | Daytime

(Shamir and Manuela are engaged in conversation)

• Shamir: That's what we're dealing with. Is there no chance it's an infectious disease?
• Manuela: There are no absolutes in medicine, but the chances are extremely slim. Restless movements, fits of violence, becoming bedridden or even impossible to wake... With symptoms that varied, there are only a few possibilities. It's either a mixture of poisons or magic. And dark magic, at that.

(Byleth and Jeralt join them)

• Jeralt: You're talking about Remire Village, aren't you, Manuela?
• Manuela: Oh my, if it isn't Jeralt. Tell me, what was the first thing you heard?
• Jeralt: Everything after you mentioned that it's not likely it's an infectious disease. My child and I owe the people of Remire Village. If something's happening there, we must help them.
• Shamir: We scouted the area ourselves. Speak with the knights. Hear what they have to say. I must go. Thank you for your help, Manuela.

(Shamir leaves)

• Manuela: You know, I'm more than willing to go with you to Remire Village... After all, I owe you my life. If you'd like, I bet we could even manage the mission all by ourselves. Just the two of us...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: That's nice of you. (Relationship with Manuela up)
  • Choice 2: I'm afraid not. (Relationship with Manuela down)
• Manuela:
  • Choice 1 response: Professor! A bit of a tease, are we? A girl could get used to this side of you.
  • Choice 2 response: You're saying no? Well, aren't you just a great, big bore.
• Jeralt: Nice try, but I'll be going to the village as well. Enough nonsense. It's time to move out.
• Manuela: Ask you like. Good-bye, Jeralt. Good-bye, Professor.

(Jeralt and Byleth leave. The scene cuts to the two of them alone.)

• Jeralt: I'll be in my office making preparations. What about you? If you have the time, it would be helpful if you could go ahead and talk to the knights.
• Byleth: ... (faints)

(Black screen)

• Jeralt: Hey! What's wrong?

(Jeralt appears)

• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I'm OK.
  • Choice 2: I just got a little dizzy. (Relationship with Jeralt up)
• Jeralt: If anything feels off, return to the infirmary. No need to just grin and bear it. Got it?

(Byleth gets up and nods)

• Sothis: Ugh... What could have caused such dizziness? I felt it too. Actually... I've felt that way before...

Event: Another Mystery

Black Eagles route

Dining Hall | Daytime

• Hubert: You look unwell. It's because of what happened, isn't it?
• Edelgard: Don't speak of it aloud.
• Hubert: You can't change the past. For now, all we can do is use it to our advantage.
• Edelgard: I know that. I also know that I must steel myself to ascend the Imperial throne.
• Hubert: Those preparations are going well. We... Someone is coming.

(Byleth joins Edelgard and Hubert)

• Edelgard: Professor, I heard about our mission for this month. Something terrible is happening in Remire Village. That's where you were when fate sent you our way. This feels...preordained.
• Hubert: Are the knights making progress with their investigation?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I don't know.
  • Choice 2: They are. (Relationship with Hubert up)
• Hubert: If what is happening there is by design, there must be someone pulling the strings. There is the Death Knight, of course. And the mysterious mages who were implicated with the Western Church. They showed up when Flayn was kidnapped as well. And now there is another strange occurrence near the monastery... It seems an unknown organization hopes to make the monastery its stage for something.
• Edelgard: Do you believe that all of these incidents are connected, Professor?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I do. (Relationship with Edelgard down)
  • Choice 2: I do not. (Relationship with Edelgard up)
• Edelgard:
  • Choice 1 response: That is the logical conclusion, but I'm not so sure.
  • Choice 2 response: Oh? I'm surprised to hear you say that, but actually, I agree.
• Edelgard: It certainly appears that all of the events surrounding the monastery are connected by a single thread. However... I think it's possible that it may just be a result of different motives overlapping. Remember, Professor... If you think of people as simply enemies or allies, it may be impossible to grasp the truth.

Blue Lions route

Entrance Hall | Daytime

• Dimitri: I see. So you'll be staying here for some time, then. Honestly, I'm surprised. I've heard it's been a few years since you last donated to the church.
• Lord Arundel: That was merely because of the financial situation of my territory. I assure you, it has nothing to do with my dedication to the church. By the way, Dimitri... Isn't Edelgard currently enrolled at the Officers Academy as well?
• Dimitri: Yes. She's in the Black Eagle House. I don't believe she has any plans to leave anytime soon. Why not pay her a visit?
• Lord Arundel: I may do just that. It's nice to stay in touch with my dear niece every now and then. Of course I'm also delighted that I was able to speak with my nephew, as well. Whether through marriage or otherwise, family is family, after all.
• Dimitri: Of course. The feeling is mutual.

(Lord Arundel nods and leaves. Byleth joins Dimitri)

• Dimitri: Professor... If you were watching, you should have made your presence known.
• Byleth: Who was that?
• Dimitri: That was Lord Arundel, the Regent for the Empire. He is also Edelgard's uncle.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: An acquaintance of yours?
  • Choice 2: He called you his nephew...
• Dimitri: My stepmother was his younger sister. We are not related by blood, but he is technically my uncle.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: In other words...
  • Choice 2: So, you and Edelgard... (Relationship with Dimitri up)
• Dimitri: Yes. My stepmother was Edelgard's birth mother. Edelgard and I are siblings by marriage. We can delve into that topic another time. For now, let's make preparations to investigate what's happening in that village.

(Dimitri leaves)

• Sothis: Oh dear. The princess of the Empire and the Kingdom's prince are kin! How very odd.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: So that's why he was worried about her... (Relationship with Sothis up)
  • Choice 2: I find it odd as well...
• Sothis:
  • Choice 1 response: All beings are attached somehow to those who are their family. Yes...even I. I must have had a family too... I wish I could remember them. My family... I wonder who and where they are, and what they're doing now.
  • Choice 2 response: They likely harbor knowledge they do not wish to share. Oh yes, I'm sure of it. But I suppose we must wait until the time of truth arrives...
• Sothis: In any case... About this Arundel. You've heard that name before, correct?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: In the library. (Relationship with Sothis up)
  • Choice 2: In the office. (Relationship with Sothis down)
• Sothis:
  • Choice 1 response: Quite true! We came across that name within the library, right where the prince had been.
  • Choice 2 response: Your memory is worse than mine! The library! We came across that name within the library, right where the prince had been. Don't you recall?
• Sothis: I thought that Arundel had died... And yet, not so. He seems alive and well. I wonder what the prince had hoped to learn from reading of his uncle's charity... So many things the prince has yet to tell... How bothersome...

Golden Deer route

Library | Daytime

• Claude: Tomas doesn't seem to be here... Oh well, that's fine. I've been researching the Heroes' Relics a lot since we last spoke to him. I found out something interesting.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Why have you been researching them?
    • Claude: Why? Do you have to ask? Trust me, what really matters is what I found out.
  • Choice 2: Something interesting? (Relationship with Claude up)
• Claude: It's about the connection between Crests and the Heroes' Relics. The Crest Stone of each Relic is carved with a specific Crest-the one that has the ability to wield it properly. The Crests are the keys. You need the right one to safely use a Hero's Relic. The only thing I can't figure out is...why doesn't the Sword of the Creator have a Crest Stone bearing a Crest?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: It's by the whim of the goddess. (Relationship with Claude down)
  • Choice 2: It had one in the past. (Relationship with Claude up)
• Claude:
  • Choice 1 response: Hey, now! No need to write off my findings by saying it's a mere whim of the goddess.
  • Choice 2 response: Precisely. At least, that's my current guess.
• Claude: There's more. I believe the Crest Stones might be the source of the Relics' inhuman power. When Miklan transformed into a Black Beast, he was taken over by something that originated from the Crest Stone. And the Crest Stone was on his body. It all seems to add up. Now, look at this picture I found in the library.

(A drawing of a large dragon on a worn piece of paper)

• Claude: That creature is called the Immaculate One, who was supposedly sent by the goddess to save the followers of Seiros. See the pattern on its brow, and the faint circular boundary? Isn't it possible that's a Crest Stone? If all this is true, then Crest Stones are what power the ability to assume massive forms like that of the Immaculate One. And maybe the Heroes' Relics can harness that transformative power...

(Seteth joins Claude and Byleth)

• Seteth: Oh. It is you. Have you seen Tomas recently?
• Claude: No such luck. I was hoping to speak with him myself, but he seems to be out on the town.
• Seteth: I see. Well... Hm?! Where did you find that picture?
• Claude: It was in the library. Why do you ask? Is it something my youthful eyes shouldn't be seeing?
• Seteth: No, of course not. However, that is not part of this library's collection. It must belong to Tomas. It would be problematic if it got mixed in with the other books. I will take possession of it for now.
• Claude: (muttering) Take it away where no one can see it, you mean...
• Seteth: What was that?
• Claude: That's what Tomas said. He said records that the monastery doesn't approve of tend to disappear.
• Seteth: Tomas said that? Preposterous. I have far too much to accomplish to waste time with this foolishness.

(Seteth leaves)

• Claude: He was certainly in a hurry. I wonder if he's off to confront Tomas. Well, he took the picture, so I guess that's that for now. I'll see you later, Teach.

(Byleth nods and leaves)

• Claude: So, the church is hiding something after all. Some massive secret about Relics and Crests. A secret that must have something to do with the professor's true identity...

Explore

Sothis

• Sothis: I do not know why it is so, but being here makes me feel quite...unwell. I am so sleepy...and a bit... It is a struggle merely to stay conscious... Are you feeling the same?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I am. (Relationship with Sothis up)
  • Choice 2: I am not.
• Sothis:
  • Choice 1 response: And yet, it feels familiar... As though pulled from a corner of my memory, from a time long ago... I simply cannot fathom it.
  • Choice 2 response: Why must you be so difficult! I know the entire contents of your heart and soul, so you should know there is no fooling me!

Edelgard

Black Eagles Route

• Edelgard: They say that things rarely if ever go according to plan. Still, plan we must. After all, if we don't effectively force things to go our way, nothing will be achieved. How about you, Professor? Are you leading the life you envisioned for yourself?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I am. (Relationship with Edelgard up)
  • Choice 2: I am not.
• Edelgard:
  • Choice 1 response: Your character must be stronger than most.
  • Choice 2 response: That's surprising... but I suppose it's possible you're telling the truth.

Other routes

Things rarely go as planned...

• Edelgard: They say that things rarely if ever go according to plan. Still, plan we must. After all, if we don't effectively force things to go our way, nothing will be achieved. How about you, Professor? Are you leading the life you envisioned for yourself?

Dimitri

Blue Lions route

Professor...

• Dimitri: I'm sorry to ask this of you...but I would deeply appreciate it if you would promise to keep my association with Edelgard to yourself. It is a...complicated history, what she and I share.

Other routes

• Dimitri: Professor, you seem unwell. How are you faring? If you're not feeling well, I'd strongly recommend some rest.

Claude

Golden Deer route

There's a limit…

• Claude: Even if I spend all my time rummaging through this library, there's a limit to the knowledge that can be gained. Apparently, it only contains books whose contents have been deemed appropriate by the church. If only Tomas were around. I bet he has some interesting stories he could regale us with…

Other routes

What happened?

• Claude: What in the world is happening in Remire Village? I hear even the knights have been dispatched. I hope it's nothing too serious… After all, that's where we first met. I have valued memories of that place.

Hubert and Monica

Hubert: I'm asking you...

Monica: I'm not bothering her!

• Hubert: Need something, Professor? I was just asking Monica here to be less demanding of Lady Edelgard's time.
• Monica: Hey, it's not like I'm bothering her! Sorry for the ruckus, Professor. Please don't worry about it too much. Nooothing to worry about here!
• Hubert: Ugh. I wish you would worry about it a little more.

Ferdinand

Remire Village...

• Ferdinand: Remire Village... Is that not where you met Edelgard? If you had not been there, something terrible could have happened. Did one of the house leaders know that mercenaries were staying in Remire Village? I wonder... It will remain a mystery for now. All we can do at this point is speculate.

Linhardt

Black Eagles route

So...tired...

• Linhardt: I fear I may become a social recluse soon... My life consists of wearing a groove in the floor between the library and the dining hall. Although, I guess a real recluse wouldn't leave their room, eh? That would be me if you weren't my teacher, locked away in my room, reading napping, never to be seen. You know I never see Bernadetta outside of class. I wonder what it is that she does in her room all day.

Other routes

So...tired...

• Linhardt: I fear I may become a social recluse soon... My life consists of wearing a groove in the floor between the library and the dining hall. Although, I guess a real recluse wouldn't leave their room, eh?

Caspar

My father was here.

• Caspar: Hey, Professor. Did you see that my father came by during the Battle of the Eagle and Lion? He left soon after, but I saw him talking to Edelgard first. I wonder what they could have to talk about.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Your father?
  • Choice 2: Empire business, perhaps?
• Caspar:
  • Choice 1 response: Yeah, he's pretty important in the Empire. I though I mentioned it to you before? He's the Minister of Military Affairs.
  • Choice 2 response: I guess that would make sense. He is the Minister of Military Affairs, after all.
• Caspar: Still though... I could've sworn those two didn't get along.

Bernadetta

• Bernadetta: What is it? Sorry, I've, um... I've got a cold.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Get well soon.
  • Choice 2: No, you don't. (Relationship with Bernadetta up)
• Bernadetta:
  • Choice 1 response: Um. Thanks. (coughs)
  • Choice 2 response: How did you know? My act was perfect. Alas, 'tis no mere illness of the body, but a malign affliction of mine soul! So, um, back to bed.
• Byleth: ...

Dorothea

I had so much fun!

• Dorothea: Congratulations on winning the Battle of the Eagle and Lion. Did you get a special reward? I certainly feel like I earned a special reward. Don't you, Professor?
• Byleth: No. Winning is its own reward.
• Dorothea: I was afraid you might say that. I do wish you'd dote on me just a bit more...
• Dorothea: Aww... Disappointing.

Petra

This is a place of mysteriousness.

• Petra: This is a place of mysteriousness. I have awareness of how much difference every part of the world is. In a place alike to this place, you can imagine the goddess of Fódlan truly existing. At times, I miss those places in Brigid. At times... I am missing those places so painfully.

Dedue

Blue Lions route

Hmm...

• Dedue: All this month, His Highness has been going out late into the night. He will not speak of it to me. Professor, do you happen to know anything?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1 response: As I recall... (Relationship with Dedue up)
  • Choice 2 response: I don't know.
• Dedue:
  • Choice 1 response: Lord Arundel is here? That may well explain it.
  • Choice 2 response: I see. I am sorry to trouble you with questions.
• Dedue: His Highness's headaches have been growing steadily worse. I would prefer that he retire to bed early.

Other routes

Hmm...

• Dedue: Investigating Remire village? Be on your guard.

Felix and Ingrid

Felix: Hmph.

Ingrid: I'm always thinking about it...

• Ingrid: You know, Professor–the tournament fish, and the meal we indulged in after the Battle of the Eagle and Lion... Why, all of the food I've eaten in this monastery has been absolutely delectable. Every last bite of it.
• Felix: Food really is the only thing you think about, huh?
• Ingrid: Hardly! I think about all sorts of things.
• Felix: Oh! Like tomorrow's menu, for instance?

Ashe

I'm worried...

• Ashe: I'm worried about Remire. That affliction is a little too mysterious for my liking. I'm pretty sure it's not normal.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I've heard it's not an ordinary disease. (Relationship with Ashe up)
  • Choice 2: I've heard it's the work of a cursed specter.
• Ashe:
  • Choice 1 response: Then what could it be?
  • Choice 2 response: Wh-what?! Ah! Come on, don't tease me. But what if it really was something like that? How could we hope to stop it?

Sylvain

I hope everyone in Remire is doing well.

• Sylvain: I wonder how Remire Village is faring. Hopefully we're not dealing with some new epidemic. It wouldn't be unheard of. Almost 20 years ago, a terrible plague blazed through Faerghus. It even hit the capital city, taking the queen consort's life...or so I heard. The whole Kingdom was in an uproar over that loss. The person who saved the Kingdom wasn't a doctor but a holy woman–the fair Lady Cornelia. After that, she was awarded the honor of being a mage in the service of the royal family. She sounds like an amazing woman, but... She must be pretty old by now. But hey, maybe she's aged like a fine wine.

Mercedes

Hello there...

• Mercedes: Oh, goodness. Is something the matter, Professor? You look a little pale... Please be careful. It's so easy to catch a cold this time of year.

Annette

Tomas...

• Annette: Hmm... The librarian is always out and about these days. And just when I had some questions about a book I'd borrowed... Ugh, now I'm so curious about where he's gone off to! He'd better come back soon...

Lorenz

How are you feeling, Professor?

• Lorenz: How are you feeling, Professor? You look rather ill, if you don't mind my saying so. Are you sick? If so, I would urge you not to push yourself too hard. Take some rest.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Nothing gets by you. (Relationship with Lorenz up)
  • Choice 2: What an unexpected kindness.
• Lorenz:
  • Choice 1 response: Just my natural talent. Nothing out of the ordinary. Enough wit, now. You should lie down.
  • Choice 2 response: What is that supposed to mean? Never mind. If you're not feeling well, you should stop trying to walk it off and simply lie down.

Raphael

I need help...

• Raphael: Hey, Professor. Can I get your advice on something? I just don't know what to do anymore. I used to think they were the best, but now I can't even stand looking at them!
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: It's OK to be worried.
  • Choice 2: Time heals all wounds. (Relationship with Raphael up)
• Raphael:
  • Choice 1 response: But worrying about it won't solve my problems! What if I can never eat fish again?
  • Choice 2 response: Good point, Professor. I think I need to see other meats right now. Then I can come back to fish when I'm good and ready!

Ignatz and Hilda

Ignatz: What fun!

Hilda: This again?

• Ignatz: Ah, Professor! The Battle of the Eagle and Lion was such good fun, don't you think?
• Hilda: Ignatz, how long are you going to keep harping on about the Battle of the Eagle and Lion?
• Ignatz: Aw, come on, let me gush! Did you see how the house leaders came together after the battle? What an incredible thing to witness! Harmony, even after something so hard-fought.
• Hilda: True. If they can keep playing nice, perhaps there will be peace in Fódlan after all.

Lysithea

I heard about it.

• Lysithea: I heard about Remire Village from some of the knights. It's certainly troubling. If it's a contagion, we at Garreg Mach should be on the lookout as well.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I don't believe it is.
  • Choice 2: I'll handle it. (Relationship with Lysithea up)
• Lysithea:
  • Choice 1 response: Oh? Well, that's better, but I wonder what the real cause could be... Your words are oddly persuasive, Professor. Even if they're not exactly based on anything.
  • Choice 2 response: Your words are oddly persuasive, Professor. Even if they're not exactly based on anything.

Marianne

Oh. Hello.

• Marianne: Good day, Professor. Well then, I should go.

Leonie and Jeralt

Leonie: Professor!

Jeralt: How are you feeling?

• Leonie: Professor! Captain Jeralt just told me. Remire Village is in a bad way, right?
• Jeralt: The situation there is worrying, yes... But tell me, how is your vertigo?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I'm all right now.
    • Leonie: Were you not feeling OK? You seem fine to me.
    • Jeralt: I hope you're not just saying that. We can't have you putting on a brave face only to fall in battle.
  • Choice 2: Still a little unsteady. (Relationship with Leonie up)
    • Leonie: Are you not feeling OK? You should get some rest!
    • Jeralt: Hm. If you must go to the village, make sure you're in good health before we depart.

Rhea

How quickly time passes...

• Rhea: Professor... Do you ever wish you could return to your life as a mercenary?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I do.
  • Choice 2: I do not. (Relationship with Rhea up)
• Rhea:
  • Choice 1 response: I thought you might. Traveling the world, just you and Jeralt... How lovely it must have been.
  • Choice 2 response: Is that so? I suppose you have become accustomed to your new line of work. This month's assignment will again take you outside of Garreg Mach...to Remire Village.
• Rhea: It was in Remire that you first met Alois and the rest of his order, was it not? Half a year has come and gone since then. How quickly time passes...

Seteth

...

• Seteth: What is it? I am in the middle of my daily duties. I assume you know by now that the Four Saints are all important figures in the teachings of Seiros... Still, I have a particular fondness for Saint Cethleann.

Flayn

I am delighted!

• Flayn: I am so happy to be part of your class, Professor. I honestly cannot recall the last time I interacted with others on a daily basis like this... It reminds me of when I was a child. Ha, that was so very long ago now...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: How long ago? (Relationship with Flayn up)
  • Choice 2: You're still a child.
• Flayn:
  • Choice 1 response: Oh, I mean, very. Very, very, very long ago.
  • Choice 2 response: Despite how young I may appear to you, I'm quite mature. You may be surprised, you know.

Alois

Watch out!

• Alois: I'm going to catch me some mighty fish, just you wait and see! I didn't catch a single fish last month. But this month! This month!
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Time to give up. (Relationship with Alois up)
  • Choice 2: Maybe you're doing something wrong?
• Alois:
  • Choice 1 response: That's exactly what Captain Jeralt said!
  • Choice 2 response: I'm casting my line just as the captain taught me all those years ago...
• Alois: You're going with the captain to investigate Remire Village, aren't you? It feels like so long ago that you two came here...

Catherine and Shamir

Catherine: The chaos continues...

Shamir: We're short-handed...

• Catherine: Of the four or five years since I started here, this is certainly the busiest.
• Shamir: It was four. I've been here five.
• Catherine: Oh, what's a year here or there? Don' t be petty now, Shamir.
• Shamir: You count your enemies the same way.
• Catherine: If I take care of them quickly, what does it matter how many there are? Oh, sorry! We didn't mean to ignore you, Professor.
• Shamir: As you were saying, it's been a busy year. There never seem to be enough hands for the work.
• Catherine: That reminds me, do you have that thing? If you do, we want it.
• Shamir: Want? No. We need it. Give it to me, not her.
• Catherine: Hey now, I'm the one who brought it up. We may be friends, but that's just rude.

Catherine and Shamir seem to want a two-toned whetstone.

Gilbert

Something is wrong in Remire...

• Gilbert: Professor? Tell me, is this about Remire? There are more villagers acting strangely today than yesterday. Knights have been dispatched, yet... The underlying cause is as yet unclear, and the most anyone can do is stand back and watch. It is most distressing. Professor, what do you think about all this?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Some kind of illness.
  • Choice 2: Some kind of conspiracy.
  • Choice 3: Punishment from the goddess. (Relationship with Gilbert down)
• Gilbert:
  • Choice 1 response: If it were indeed a disease, why would it only affect the villagers, and not infect the knights stationed there?
  • Choice 2 response: In that case, we should strengthen the guards. If you visit the village, Professor, please...take care.
  • Choice 3 response: The goddess?! You have spoken near blasphemy, and I would suggest a hasty apology!

Hanneman

Seems it is always something...

• Hanneman: I thought we might make it through last month in peace, but no. Another incident just had to arise, didn't it? If only this debacle had to do with Crests. Why, I'd have gone and dealt with it in an instant.

Manuela

Medicine and magic are different things.

• Manuela: I know you figure medicine and magical healing are two ways to do the same thing, but it's way deeper than that. Medicine is all about preventing infection and suppressing symptoms with, well, medicine... That's probably obvious. But magical healing is focused on closing up wounds faster, raising a body's vital energy, stuff like that.

Cyril

The knights...

• Cyril: The knights go out from Garreg Mach to take on all kinds of other duties. I'd sure like a job like that one day. Then again, I don't know... Serving Lady Rhea here is pretty good.

Gatekeeper

Most curious!

• Gatekeeper: Greetings, Professor! Nothing to report! Oh, except that Tomas departed the monastery and is yet to return. Consider that reported. He's been gone for periods of time before and has always returned, so I'm not too worried. Still... I wonder what in the world he's doing out there!

Soldier at the Training Grounds

I'll do my best!

• Soldier: This...this is my first time working with THE Jeralt! The legend known across the ages as the Blade Breaker! And I get to see him with my own eyes! That means I have to try my absolute hardest! Hooaah!

Knight of Seiros in the Dining Hall

It was unsettling, to say the least.

• Knight of Serios: When news reached us of the disturbance, ours was the first unit dispatched to Remire. We had renowned scholars and accomplished magic wielders with us. But in all honesty...I was scared witless the entire time. For all we know, it was an epidemic like the rumors suggested...and rumors aside, that place had an eerie air about it that chilled you right to the bone.

Knight of Seiros in the Reception Hall

Remire Village...

• Knight of Seiros: Remire Village is in Empire territory, but it's still relatively close to the monastery. Oh, but you know all about that, don't you? The story goes that it was in Remire Village that Alois found you.

Monk in the Cathedral

Be careful.

• Monk: During the Red Wolf Moon, wild monsters make ready for the winter to come, stirring more than at any other time of the year. You are off to Remire Village, isn't that right? Watch your step on that journey. May the goddess protect all of you.

Monk outside the Cathedral

Hm...

• Monk: Hm... You do not look well. Are you sure you aren't coming down with a cold or some other ailment? Please visit a doctor, before your situation worsens. I suppose the infirmary is also an option. Though when I went there the other day, I was unable to receive medical guidance, as Professor Manuela was drunk and fast asleep on the floor...

Yuri

I'm worried about you.

• Yuri: I can't shake the feeling that what went down in Remire Village is something other than a plague. I guess it's best not to go sticking our noses in it, lest they get cut off.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I can't just ignore what happened.
  • Choice 2: Even though the villagers are in trouble?
• Yuri:
  • Choice 1 response: Don't go and make me worry about you, friend. (Relationship with Yuri up)
  • Choice 2 response: Yeah... I'm definitely worried about them. But I worry about you getting involved too.
• Yuri: You're looking paler than usual. Stop pushing yourself so hard.

Balthus

Tell me about this victory party...

• Balthus: Winning the battle was great and all, but the after party was a complete letdown. I guess I get it. There were some younger students around and all that. But still... What a waste. We needed some fun juice, that's all I'm saying. But, yeah, it was still a fine time.

Constance

The situation seems rather dire.

• Constance: News of the affair at Remire Village have reached me. The situation seems rather dire. Any threat to the lives of the commonfolk must be met with swift action.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I agree.
  • Choice 2: A commendable position.
• Constance:
  • Choice 1 response: Ah, you share my views? That speaks well of you. You have more than a commoner's share of integrity. (Relationship with Constance up)
  • Choice 2 response: Though House Nuvelle has fallen, it is still every noble's duty to provide for the commonfolk.
• Constance: Given your concern, would it not be appropriate for you to depart rather than idling the time away?

Hapi

What the heck are you doing here?

• Hapi: Chatterbox, what's wrong with you? Go home.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I will.
  • Choice 2: That's rude.
• Hapi:
  • Choice 1 response: Good. No offense, but you look awful. (Relationship with Hapi up)
  • Choice 2 response: Sorry, I'm trying to be mean. I'm just sayng, you look awful.
• Hapi: Get some rest, OK? Sleep is really important when you're feeling down.

Abysskeeper

I'm not lonely. Really!

• Abysskeeper: Hey, you. Listen up. I've got something to report. Mr. Backup doesn't come by anymore─which is fine. Not incredibly rude or anything. Nope. Juuuust fine.

Boy

Have you ever killed anyone?

• Boy: Have you ever killed anyone?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Yes.
  • Choice 2: No.
• Boy:
  • Choice 1 response: But only bad people, right?
  • Choice 2 response: Really? Never? Is that true?
• Byleth:...
  • Choice 1: Correct.
  • Choice 2: Actually...

Boy:

• • Choice 1 response: You looked scary, but you're actually not so bad...
  • Choice 2 response: What?! Seriously?!

Merchant

You can't get this on the surface...

• Merchant: Wanna get your hands on something valuable that you can't get on the surface?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: No, thank you.
  • Choice 2: What is it?
• Merchant:
  • Choice 1 response: Fine. Doubt you could afford it anyway.
  • Choice 2 response: Money first, friend. How much you got? Ah... No, let me stop you there. That won't be enough.
• Merchant: Maybe next time. See you around.

Magic Wielder

• Magic Wielder: Want to help me out with my magical research? I just need to open you up and have a look inside... No? Huh, well... Would you lend me a few hairs at least?

Quests

Something to Prove (Felix)

Receiving the Quest

• Felix: My father has been curious about your competence as a fighter. After all I've seen, I don't see the need to test you, but he insists that you show me your skills in a mock battle with troops from House Fraldarius.

Secret Message (Student)

Receiving the Quest

I have a request.

• Student: I know it's inappropriate to write love letters to someone in her position, but I can't help the way I feel. It may only inconvenience her, but...could you deliver this?

Quest Completion

How's it going?

• Student: You actually did it? You delivered it to Lady Rhea? That's so embarrassing! How ill I ever face her... Ugh. Well. Thanks, anyway.

Missing Students (Seteth)

Receiving the Quest

• Seteth: Just between us...many students have disappeared recently. If you happen to learn anything pertinent, please inform me quickly and discreetly.

Quest Completion

• Seteth: This is a start, but there is still much we don't know. We will need to investigate Flayn's case further. I will let you know if I need anything more.

Catherine's Request/Shamir's Request

Catherine's Request

Receiving the Quest

• Catherine: Do you have that thing, Professor? If you find it, let me know. Oh, and I can't stress this enough. Give it to ME, not Shamir. Got it?

Quest Completion

• Catherine: I knew you were smart enough to bring this to me rather than Shamir. No need to rub her nose in it, though.

Shamir's Request

Receiving the Quest

• Shamir: Do you have that thing? If you find it, give it to me. Not Catherine. Understood?

Quest Completion

• Shamir: Ha. So you know how to follow instructions. Still, remain respectful to Catherine as well.

Trade dialogue

Hanneman

• Hanneman: Professor? What have you got there? That's– My goodness, that is just what I've been looking for! I can offer nothing more than this, but I do ask that you consider trading with me.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: OK.
  • Choice 2: No.
• Hanneman:
  • Choice 1 response: I am in your debt, Professor. (Relationship with Hanneman up)
  • Choice 2 response: I see... That's quite a shame. Please let me know should you change your mind.

Manuela

• Manuela: Hey, wait a minute. What you've got there, isn't that... Please, could you let me have that? Here, I'll give you this in return.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: OK. (Relationship with Manuela up)
  • Choice 2: No.
• Manuela:
  • Choice 1: Fantastic. Thanks, Professor. You have no idea how happy this makes me.
  • Choice 2: What? You don't want to trade? Well, if you change your mind, you know where to find me.

Cyril

• Cyril: Professor, I picked this up, but... Oh, hey! It worked out perfectly. Wanna trade me what you're holding for it?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Yes. (Relationship with Cyril up)
  • Choice 2: No.
• Cyril:
  • Choice 1 response: Thanks, Professor! This is great.
  • Choice 2 response: Oh... OK. Well, if you change your mind and you'd like to trade, let me know.

Mercedes

• Mercedes: Hello, Professor. What's that you've got there? Would you mind trading it with me for this?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: OK. (Relationship with Mercedes up)
  • Choice 2: No.
• Mercedes:
  • Choice 1 response: Oh, thank you so much! I'll be sure to take great care of it!
  • Choice 2 response: Oh, that's really too bad. Please let me know if you reconsider!

Marianne

• Marianne: Um, Professor? It's about that thing you have there... If it's not too much of a bother, would you trade it for this?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Sure. (Relationship with Marianne up)
  • Choice 2: No.
• Marianne:
  • Choice 1 response: Thank you so much! I'll treasure it forever.
  • Choice 2 response: Oh, of course. I'm so sorry. But please let me know if you change your mind.

Linhardt

• Linhardt: That's a nice thing you have there, Professor. Don't suppose you're planning on using it yourself... Why don't you trade it for this? Sounds good, right?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: OK. (Relationship with Linhardt up)
  • Choice 2: No.
• Lindhardt:
  • Choice 1 response: Excellent doing business with you, Professor. Heh, I've always wanted to say that.
  • Choice 2 response: That's a shame. But if you change your mind, do be sure to tell me.

Catherine and Shamir

• Catherine: You brought it, Professor? Hand it over and I'll make it worth your while.
• Shamir: How? You can't even afford your own drinks. Give it here. You won't regret it.
• Catherine: Excuse me, I asked first. Why don't we let the professor decide?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Here you go, Catherine. (Relationship with Catherine up)
    • Shamir: Seems the professor likes you better than me.
    • Catherine: Thanks! Here's your prize. Maybe I'll let you borrow it later, Shamir.
  • Choice 2: Here you go, Shamir. (Relationship with Shamir up)
    • Catherine: Her? What a letdown...
    • Shamir: You made the right choice. Here's your reward. I'll let you borrow it later, Catherine. If you quit sulking.

Event: Village Tragedy

Entrance Hall | Daytime

(Jeralt rushes up to Byleth)

• Jeralt: We've got to go. Now.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: What's going on?
  • Choice 2: OK.
• Jeralt: The situation in Remire Village has changed drastically. We don't know much more than that. We're hearing reports that the villagers are killing each other. Some say houses are burning. Regardless, we need to move.

(Byleth nods)

Black Eagles route

Remire Village (Empire Territory)

(The Black Eagles, Byleth and Jeralt stand in the village. There are sounds of chaos.)

• Rampaging Villager: Kill! Kill! Ahhhh!
• Rampaging Villager: Haha... Hahaha... Hrngyarhh!
• Village Child: Help! Somebody, please help!
• Jeralt: What's going on here...
• Edelgard: This is horrific. It's even more revolting...more terrible than I expected.
• Byleth
  • Choice 1: I'm revolted too. (Relationship with Edelgard down)
  • Choice 2: It really is horrifying.
• Edelgard
  • Choice 1 Response: That's not... Anyways, we can't focus on that right now. We must save this village.
  • Choice 2 Response: Yes. We must find a way to save this village.
• Hubert: True, but if we are not careful how we proceed, we will only increase the death toll.
• Caspar: The villagers are all attacking each other! Let's knock them all out, one by one!
• Linhardt: (shakes head) Always so reckless. You do know that if we mess up, we will either kill or be killed, right?
• Ferdinand: Still, we cannot just stand here twiddling our thumbs and doing nothing!
• Bernadetta: I'd r-really like to go home now...but there's no time for thoughts like that.
• Dorothea: We have to help them!
• Petra: I am waiting for your orders with full readiness.

(Edelgard notices something in the distance)

• Edelgard: Wait. Those people over there... They seem to be observing the chaos. They must be behind this. Eliminate them and rescue all of the unafflicted villagers.

Blue Lions route

Remire Village (Empire Territory)

(The Blue Lions, Byleth and Jeralt stand in the village. There are sounds of chaos.)

• Rampaging Villager: Kill! Kill! Ahhhh!
• Rampaging Villager: Haha... Hahaha... Hrngyarhh!
• Village Child: Help! Somebody, please help!
• Jeralt: What's going on here...
• Dimitri: (shakes head) Ungh...
• Byleth: (to Dimitri)
  • Choice 1: What's wrong with you?
  • Choice 2: Are you OK? (Relationship with Dimitri up)
    • Dimitri: I... Don't worry about me. I'm fine.
• Dimitri: Don't waste your time on me. Saving the village is far more important. We haven't a moment to lose!
• Dedue: What can we do amidst such confusion?
• Felix: We'll have to take up arms against the villagers who are rampaging. If we strike carefully, it should be possible to spare their lives.
• Mercedes: Oh dear... Isn't there a more peaceful way to deal with this?
• Ingrid: No matter how long it takes, we'll need to check and rescue them all, one at a time.
• Ashe: Those who have gone made may be victims themselves. Is it possible to save them?
• Annette: Well, saving the poor people who aren't crazy is definitely our top priority! Let's get on with it!
• Sylvain: Slow down, Annette. It won't do anyone any good if we panic and get injured ourselves.
• Dedue: Isn't that... Your Highness. Suspicious figures spotted in the village. They seem to be...watching the chaos.
• Dimitri: Are they the ones responsible for this madness? If so...it's clear what must be done. Kill them all. Don't let a single one of them escape. Sever their limbs and crush their wicked skulls!

Golden Deer route

(The Golden Deer, Byleth and Jeralt stand in the village. There are sounds of chaos.)

• Rampaging Villager: Kill! Kill! Ahhhh!
• Rampaging Villager: Haha... Hahaha... Hrngyarhh!
• Village Child: Help! Somebody, please help!
• Jeralt: What's going on here...
• Claude: This is unbelievable... There's no way to tell who's lost their mind from who's mad with fear...
• Hilda: If we don't act quickly, things are just going to keep getting worse!
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: It's horrifying. (Relationship with Hilda up)
    • Hilda: I really don't want to get involved here...but we can't leave these people on their own, right?
  • Choice 2: What can we do?
• Raphael: How about we hit them hard enough to knock them out, but not hard enough to kill them?
• Ignatz: That's too reckless! But... I'll admit, I can't think of a better option.
• Marianne: If some must die, just know it was by the will of the goddess...
• Leonie: Stop that, Marianne! We have to save all of them. There's no way this madness is by the will of the goddess!
• Lorenz: Nobles are responsible for the safety of commoners. By the honor of House Gloucester, I swear that I will save them all.

(Lysithea notices someone amidst the chaos.)

• Lysithea: Claude. There are some strange-looking people here.
• Claude: So you noticed too. Look. There's a suspicious group hiding amongst the villagers. Could they be the culprits? If so...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: They will not be forgiven.
  • Choice 2: I won't let them escape.
• Claude: There you have it. Our objective is clear. Take down that suspicious group and rescue the villagers.

Battle: The Remire Calamity

Introduction

• Jeralt: There are some suspicious looking ruffians out there, but our top priority is to rescue the villagers! Got it? I'll rein in the villagers who've turned violent. You focus on rescuing the others.

(Player Phase 2)

(Black Eagles route)

• Edelgard: The one giving commands in the back... I'm certain that's Tomas, the librarian.

(Blue Lions route)

• Dimitri: The one giving orders to the others...isn't that Tomas, the librarian?

(Golden Deer route)

• Claude: It can't be… The one giving orders to the weird ruffians… Isn't that Tomas?

(Enemy Phase 2)

(Black Eagles route)

• Edelgard: Tomas, what are you doing here? Dare I even ask?

(Blue Lions route)

• Dimitri: Tomas. What are you doing here?

(Golden Deer route)

• Claude: Tomas! What in the world are you doing here?

""

• Tomas: I'm not Tomas. My name is Solon, the savior of all!

(Tomas transforms)

• Solon: What's the matter? So shocked you can't even speak? You were so easily fooled by my disguise… I was hiding away in Garreg Mach to get the blood of that little girl called Flayn. With her blood, we'll be one step closer to realizing our goal.

(The Death Knight arrives)

• Death Knight: I'll have a bit of fun here too…
• Jeralt: That's the Death Knight! He must be an ally of Tomas...or Solon, or whoever he is.

Rampaging Villagers

(First attack on any Rampaging Villager)

• Rampaging Villager: Kill! Kill!

Villagers

(After saving each Villager)

• Villager: Th-thank you!

(After last Villager leaves map)

• Jeralt: We've rescued as many as we can. Now it's time to capture Solon.

Solon

(Vs. Byleth)

• Solon: Ah, the cursed Fell Star... This will be a fine opportunity to measure your power.

(Vs. Edelgard)

• Edelgard: Tomas! No... Solon, I will stop you.
• Solon: What?! If you insist on turning your blade against me, then expect no mercy.

(Vs. Anyone)

• Solon: You are but a savage, insignificant beast... Yet you think you can kill me?

(Defeat)

• Jeralt: Why have you gone after this village? What are you planning?
• Solon: Heh, I could have conducted this experiment on any test subjects. Now that I have what I came for, I must bid you farewell.

(Solon transports away)

• Jeralt: Wait! Damn it, he's gone...
  • (Black Eagles route) Edelgard: We let him get away... I'll survey the village. There may still be enemies in hiding.
  • (Blue Lions route) Dimitri: I...will survey the village. There may still be some survivors.
  • (Golden Deer route) Claude: It's over… All we can do now is focus on our next move. I'll have a look around the village. There may still be people who need our help.

Death Knight

(Vs. Byleth)

• Death Knight: My pleasure... Do your best to kill me with that blade...

(Vs. Edelgard)

• Death Knight: What are you trying to do here?
• Edelgard: You're the one who should be answering that question. Stay out of my way!

(Vs. Anyone)

• Death Knight: You are not the one I crave...

(Defeat)

• Death Knight: My blade craves their flesh... The weak will eventually die...
  • (Black Eagles route) Edelgard: The Death Knight was just a distraction. Let's concentrate on killing Solon.
  • (Blue Lions route) Dimitri: We let him get away... That doesn't matter now. Our top priority is to kill Solon!
  • (Golden Deer route) Claude: What does he want, anyway? In any case, we need to take care of Solon!

Event: The Flame Emperor Appears

• Jeralt: It looks like we somehow managed to sort things out. And casualties were...kept to a minimum. They said they weren't picky about who they used as their "test subjects." Because of them, the people of Remire Village...
• Flame Emperor: There you are.

(Jeralt and Byleth look up to see the Flame Emperor has joined them)

• Jeralt: That armor. So, you're the Flame Emperor.
• Flame Emperor: Yes. I believe you have met my subordinate, the Death Knight.
• Jeralt: Oh, we've met him all right. But back to you. You're the one responsible for the destruction of this village.
• Flame Emperor: Do not get the wrong idea.
• Jeralt: What in blazes does that mean?
• Flame Emperor: It is true that I am working with Solon. But that does not mean our objectives are the same. Had I known they planned to do this, I would have stopped it. You have my word.
• Jeralt: Your words are meaningless. Now, I'll have to insist you accompany us back to the monastery.
• Flame Emperor: I cannot abide that. However, if you wish to join forces, I will hear your plea.
• Jeralt: What?!
• Flame Emperor: If left to their own devices, they will commit countless more violent acts like this one. Do you not wish to prevent that? With the Sword of the Creator on our side, Solon would not be a threat...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I will join your cause.
  • Choice 2: I must refuse.
• Flame Emperor:
  • Choice 1 response: You are lying. I can see that you cannot contain your fury toward me. Pity.
  • Choice 2 response: Pity. Though not unexpected.
• Flame Emperor: Pray that you do not live to regret your choice.
  • (Black Eagles route) Hubert: Jeralt, Professor! Have you seen Lady Edelgard?!
  • (Blue Lions route) Dedue: Jeralt. Professor. Have you seen His Highness?
  • (Golden Deer route) Hilda: Jeralt! Professor! Have you seen Claude?
• Jeralt: What's wrong, kid? Huh? Damn it! He's gone...

(Black out to return to Byleth and Jeralt alone)

• Jeralt: Hey. I've been meaning to talk to you. Since coming to the monastery...you've changed.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Changed?
  • Choice 2: How so?
• Jeralt: You've been angry since we first arrived in Remire Village. And you look so happy when you're instructing the brats. Before the monastery, I'd never seen you bear your emotions like that. Not once.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: You might be right.
  • Choice 2: It's thanks to the students.
• Jeralt: Then perhaps it's a good thing we came to the monastery, if only so I could see your face lit up like that. Or maybe there was never any reason for us to leave the monastery in the first place...
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: A reason to leave?
  • Choice 2: Wasn't I born after you left the monastery?
• Jeralt: Ah... I've put my foot in my mouth, haven't I? Though I suppose it may be nearly that time... Come to my office when you next have a moment to spare. There's something I need to tell you.

(Byleth nods)

• Sothis: Just what was that about? I can't recall a time of old when you were at the monastery... I wonder what is hiding in the mist that is your past...

Event: The Mystery Deepens

Black Eagles route

Reception Hall | Daytime

• Edelgard: Professor, I don't know if this is appropriate to say, but...admirable work out there. I really believe we did all that we could.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I wish that were true.
  • Choice 2: I wasn't strong enough.

• Edelgard:
  • Choice 1: Jeralt said the same thing. We must try to stay positive, even through the horror.
  • Choice 1: No mortal is all powerful. We must try to stay positive, even through the horror.

(Byleth nods)

• Edelgard: I hear the so-called "Flame Emperor" appeared in Remire Village as well. Hubert told me that you spoke with him.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: He said he wasn't involved in this incident.
  • Choice 2: He asked me to join forces with him.

(Choice 1 response)

• Edelgard: And do you believe him, Professor?
• Byleth:
  • Choice A: I believe him.
  • Choice B: I don't believe him.

• Edelgard:
  • Choice A response: Oh? But how can you trust someone without even knowing who they are?
  • Choice B response: That makes sense. It's hard to trust someone without knowing who they are or how they're connected to all this.

(Choice 2 response)

• Edelgard: Really? Is that what you want, Professor?
• Byleth:
  • Choice A: I do.
  • Choice B: I do not.

• Edelgard:
  • Choice A response: Oh? But how can you trust someone without even knowing who they are?
  • Choice B response: That makes sense. It's hard to trust someone without knowing who they are or how they're connected to all this.

• Edelgard: Even if his words are true, his objectives are still unclear. But if the Flame Emperor should someday reveal his true intentions... Maybe then he will appear before you without his mask, and you can look in his eyes and decide what you believe.

(Monica enters)

• Monica: Edel! I need to ask you something! Oh, I'm so sorry. Did I interrupt?
• Edelgard: No, not at all. If you'll excuse me, Professor.

Blue Lions route

Training Grounds | Evening

• Dimitri: Professor... I...I'm sorry you saw that side of me in the village. It must have been quite a shock to you and the others. I'm mortified by my behavior. When I saw the chaos and violence there...my mind just went completely dark.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: I felt the same. (Relationship with Dimitri up)
  • Choice 2: You weren't yourself.
• Dimitri:
  • Choice 1 response: I see... So that happens to you as well, then.
  • Choice 2 response: I see why you would say that. I always strive to keep my emotions at bay, but... Sometimes the darkness takes hold and...it's impossible to suppress. It just shows you how lacking I am... I have much to learn.
• Dimitri: I've told you before...that some day we may find ourselves facing something we simply cannot accept. That's what the chaos in Remire Village was to me. Solon and the Flame Emperor are both beasts who must be eliminated. Demons who kill the innocent. They aren't even human at this point.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: The Flame Emperor said he wasn't involved. (Relationship with Dimitri down)
  • Choice 2: Where is this anger coming from?
• Dimitri:
  • Choice 1 response: And you believed him?! He doesn't deserve our forgiveness. He became an accomplice when he refused to turn himself in and return with us to the monastery.
  • Choice 2 response: It must be hard to fathom. It's true that I don't have any strong connection to those villagers. And yet...
• Dimitri: You see, Professor... I saw the same flames of torment just four years ago...in Duscur.

(Image of a young Dimitri standing against a background of flames, with dead bodies lying on the ground)

• Kingdom General: Please! Have mercy!
• Kingdom Soldier: Gah, the pain! Make the burning stop! Help me... Somebody...
• Lambert: Avenge us! Those who killed us... Tear them apart! Destroy them all!

(Scene returns to the Training Grounds)

• Dimitri: Ugh... Gah... My father...my stepmother... Four years ago, they lost their lives to those flames. I'll never forget... I still remember their faces. Their screams. The tortured last moments of every person who died that day... But right now...all that matters is that we do whatever we can to help the surviving villagers get back to their normal lives.

(Byleth nods)

• Dimitri: Thank you. For everything. (Dimitri turns away) There's a reason that I came to the Officers Academy. Just one reason. I came here for revenge. And one day, I will have it.

(Dimitri leaves)

Golden Deer route

Reception Hall | Daytime

• Claude: Hey, Teach. That assignment wasn't my favorite, I've got to admit. I suppose pretending to be unaffected doesn't do anyone any good. That was terrible to behold. It's always hard to see innocents die.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: It is.
  • Choice 2: I wasn't strong enough.

• Claude: Hey, all you can do is keep smiling. Keep marching. That's part of a leader's job. You can't give in to despair. Not just for me or for you, but for all of us in the Golden Deer House. We have to keep smiling so the others can move forward too. As long as we don't show that we're disheartened, they'll know they can make it too. That's what matters.

(Byleth nods)

• Claude: Sorry for getting ahead of myself, Teach. That's how I feel, but how you handle it is really up to you. By the way... I hear that guy who calls himself the Flame Emperor showed up in Remire Village. I couldn't believe it when Hilda told me the news. What could he be after?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: The Heroes' Relics.
  • Choice 2: World domination. (Relationship with Claude up)
  • Choice 3: I don't know. (Relationship with Claude down)

• Claude:
  • Choice 1 response: Maybe. After all, he was after the Sword of the Creator in the Holy Mausoleum... But then they kidnapped Flayn and used her blood for their recent attack. Based on that, we should probably assume that their true objective is something other than the Relics. Don't you think?
    • Byleth:
      • Choice A: You have a point.
      • Choice B: What do they want with Flayn's blood?
        • Claude: They called this incident "an experiment." And they said they got what they came for. That means they might take this success and attempt something even bigger next time. Sadly, that's all we can assume. There are far too many things we still don't know.
  • Choice 2 response: Ha! I know I just laughed, but that really isn't funny, Teach. World domination... Hm. OK, actually... I wonder. They called this incident "an experiment." And they said they got what they came for. That means they might take this success and attempt something even bigger next time. I hate to even consider it, but if they can replicate the incident at Remire Village on an even larger scale... If we're not careful, we'll have a full-scale war on our hands. Then world domination wouldn't be a joke anymore.
  • Choice 3 response: I was afraid you'd say that. Frankly, there's way too much that we still don't know. They called this incident "an experiment." And they said they got what they came for. That means they might take this success and attempt something even bigger next time. Sadly, that's all we can assume.

(Flayn walks by)

• Claude: Flayn! Your timing is impeccable. Would you care to join us for a while, fair lady?
• Flayn: Wha--? Why?! Oh my!

(Flayn runs off)

• Claude: Damn. She gave us the slip. In any case, I doubt she knows the full story. It seems more like she has something on her mind that she can't divulge.
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: You're pushing too hard.
  • Choice 2: We can't go easy on her. (Relationship with Claude down)
    • Claude: Whoa, there. Settle yourself, Teach.

• Claude: Seems like it would be better to push Seteth for an explanation. Or, best of all, to go above his head and ask Rhea... Now that we know Tomas was an enemy, we can't be sure that exposing the church's secrets would be to our benefit. Where are the answers I seek? Where are they...

Report: Red Wolf Moon

Audience Chamber | Daytime

• Rhea: You did well handling that awful business in Remire Village. I am certain the goddess shares in our grief at the senselessness of that calamity. More importantly, I was shocked to hear that our own Tomas was actually a dark mage. I must reflect on our blindness.
• Sothis: You surely must! You failed to notice that a rat was hiding in your home. Pathetic! Who are these wicked foes? How did Tomas escape your gaze?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: Who are these villains?
  • Choice 2: Why did Tomas come to the monastery?
• Seteth: Tomas came to the monastery 40 years ago, by recommendation of House Ordelia of the Alliance. Around eight years ago he went back to House Ordelia before returning to the monastery once again just last year. After having worked at Garreg Mach for decades, why would he betray us now? Just what did he hope to accomplish? Jeritza became a professor at the Officers Academy because of a recommendation from the Imperial nobility. Supposing that he is the Death Knight, that means that our enemy is an organization that has taken root in at least two territories.
• Rhea: In the long history of the Church of Seiros... No, long before even that... There have been an endless number of threats to the peace of Fódlan. Yet, those who oppose us still operate in the shadows, their identities a mystery. I believe that Solon and the Death Knight are merely one part of a much larger whole.
• Sothis: A threat to Fódlan's peace? That means we have no choice. We have to stop them all!
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: What now?
    • Seteth: Without knowing what their objective is, we cannot afford to act recklessly. The knights will investigate. For now, you and your class should focus on your training.
  • Choice 2: They must be stopped. (Relationship with Rhea up)
    • Rhea: I have truly come to rely on you. I believe that the monastery will remain safe so long as we have you. We do not yet know the enemy's objective or whereabouts. For now, please devote yourself to preparing for whatever comes next.
• Seteth: That is all for today.

(Seteth leaves)

• Rhea: Professor. Please wait. I know there is much that you still do not understand. However, one thing is clear. You possess great power. I believe that you are destined to be a source of great hope for all. In any case, I expect great things from you. Walk this world proudly, dear Professor. May the goddess Sothis protect you.
• Sothis: The goddess Sothis?! Is that what she just said?
• Rhea: Is something the matter?
• Byleth:
  • Choice 1: It's nothing.
  • Choice 2: I had never heard the name of the goddess. (Relationship with Rhea down)
• Rhea:
  • Choice 1 response: I see. In that case, farewell.
  • Choice 2 response: I see. Sothis is the goddess's true name. Please do not use it carelessly. Farewell.
• Sothis: Do not say something that we may regret! She... I... What exactly am I? For now, let's leave this place. Please... Go!