| 1 |
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kizunatalk055_msg0001 |
84 |
Oh, His Majesty is absent... |
| 2 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0002 |
84 |
A shame. You were hoping to
meet him again, weren't you? |
| 3 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0003 |
84 |
It feels a little strange for me to
think of it as "again," but I did
wish to meet with him, yes. |
| 4 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0004 |
84 |
I remember the old you, standing
tranquilly beside the throne... |
| 5 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0005 |
84 |
Quiet, and resolved. |
| 6 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0006 |
84 |
I can sense it is
a good memory for you... |
| 7 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0007 |
84 |
I had hoped some memory might linger
within you too, but alas. It seems not. |
| 8 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0008 |
84 |
So it would appear... |
| 9 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0009 |
84 |
Unlike you, Brighid, I did not have
past records to fall back on. |
| 10 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0010 |
84 |
Without any data, it is difficult to feel
any emotional connection either. |
| 11 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0011 |
84 |
And now you're prohibited
from reading those records
that do exist, as well... |
| 12 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0012 |
84 |
So I am, so I am... |
| 13 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0013 |
84 |
Therefore I know not what I had been
doing, nor what my role is in the
Ardainian Empire. |
| 14 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0014 |
84 |
I can comprehend some of it by talking
with you or Mòrag, but I feel sure there
is much of importance I do not grasp. |
| 15 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0015 |
84 |
Hence my plan: to ask Emperor Niall
why it was that he forbade me from
reading the past records. |
| 16 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0016 |
84 |
Do you have any idea what the
reason might be? |
| 17 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0017 |
84 |
I wonder... |
| 18 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0018 |
165 |
Why would he place such a restriction? |
| 19 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0019 |
164 |
As a sign of demotion. |
| 20 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0020 |
164 |
So I'd save the world, not the Empire. |
| 21 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0101 |
84 |
From what I hear, it seems I failed
to keep the Emperor safe, yes? |
| 22 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0102 |
84 |
In which case, might it not mean I have
been relieved of the duty to protect
His Majesty? |
| 23 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0103 |
84 |
That's very pessimistic. |
| 24 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0104 |
84 |
You always are too hard on
yourself, Aegaeon. |
| 25 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0105 |
84 |
I think Emperor Niall was hoping you
would protect Alrest, and not just him. |
| 26 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0106 |
84 |
Rather than keep someone as excellent
as you cooped up in Mor Ardain... |
| 27 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0107 |
84 |
he preferred to have you contribute to
the well-being of the world at large. |
| 28 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0108 |
84 |
Hm. I see... |
| 29 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0109 |
84 |
He thought my knowing my past role
in Mor Ardain would hinder that... |
| 30 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0110 |
84 |
That's what I think. |
| 31 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0201 |
84 |
This may be presumptuous
to suggest, but... |
| 32 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0202 |
84 |
He may have thought that I should
work for the good of Alrest, rather
than just for the Empire? |
| 33 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0203 |
84 |
You mean, that an adept Blade should
serve the world, not a single country? |
| 34 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0204 |
84 |
Yes, precisely. |
| 35 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0205 |
84 |
You can be quite brazen sometimes. |
| 36 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0206 |
84 |
I was hesitant to say it myself... |
| 37 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0207 |
84 |
But I do think you're probably right. |
| 38 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0208 |
84 |
That's why the Emperor didn't want
you to know too much about your
role here. |
| 39 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0209 |
84 |
He feared if you did, it may hinder you
from achieving that purpose. |
| 40 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0301 |
84 |
I see... |
| 41 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0302 |
84 |
I may not have been able to meet
the Emperor, but just talking to you,
Brighid, has given me strength. |
| 42 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0303 |
84 |
Always glad to help. |
| 43 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0304 |
84 |
For what it's worth, I can't wait for the
day when you're back by the side
of the throne. |
| 44 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0305 |
84 |
Are you worried for him? |
| 45 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0306 |
84 |
Maybe somewhat. |
| 46 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0307 |
84 |
Anyone can aid the Emperor in his
duties, but to keep him safe takes
someone truly special. |
| 47 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0308 |
84 |
Up until now, I felt secure knowing
that His Majesty was protected by
myself, Lady Mòrag, and you. |
| 48 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0309 |
84 |
Certainly...
The sooner things fall back into place,
the better. |
| 49 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0310 |
84 |
When all is said and done, I will
return to the throne room... |
| 50 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0311 |
84 |
You and me both, Brighid.
We will help see this through. |
| 51 |
|
kizunatalk055_msg0312 |
84 |
Right.
I'll be counting on you. |