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Ahoy, Lieutenant Vronka!
How is the situation? |
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qst702401_msg0002 |
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Lord Addam?!
What are you doing here?! |
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qst702401_msg0003 |
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Well, after all that happened in
the capital... |
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I wanted to make sure everything was
in order within the ranks of the militia. |
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That's...very thoughtful, Lord.
In fact, we do have a small issue... |
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How small are we talking, though? |
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Ever since Malos's strike on the capital
earlier, the militia's been hemorrhaging
people at a steady clip. |
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qst702401_msg0008 |
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Just now, a soldier came to me saying
he wants to leave and go back to his
country... |
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Made me want to grab him by the
shoulders and give him a good shake.
He knew what he signed up for! |
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qst702401_msg0010 |
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Easy now, Vronka. It should come as
no surprise... Witnessing Malos's true
strength would have anyone quaking. |
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qst702401_msg0011 |
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It would take a stricter man than me to
try and keep them here against their
better judgment... |
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qst702401_msg0012 |
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But OK, let's talk numbers.
How many have we lost? |
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qst702401_msg0013 |
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Four frontline fighters, and two
camp guardsmen. Six in total. |
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qst702401_msg0014 |
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I'd like to secure more personnel as
soon as possible, but with things the
way they are, it doesn't seem too likely. |
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qst702401_msg0015 |
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Hmm... |
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qst702401_msg0016 |
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Very well! In that case, we will canvass
the area for new candidates. |
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qst702401_msg0017 |
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N-no, my Lord, you mustn't trouble
yourself with such trifles! |
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qst702401_msg0018 |
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It's OK, Vronka.
I feel like I've been relying on you too
heavily in the matters of our militia. |
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qst702401_msg0019 |
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In times of trouble, I feel it's only fair
that I should show some leadership. |
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qst702401_msg0020 |
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I understand.
If you insist, Lord... |
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qst702401_msg0021 |
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So, who are we looking for, then? |
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qst702401_msg0022 |
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Right, let's see... I think the most
important quality would be having
a bold and fearless spirit. |
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qst702401_msg0023 |
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Spirit?
You don't want skill, or intelligence? |
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qst702401_msg0024 |
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In times of peace, yes, those would be
desirable qualities for sure. |
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qst702401_msg0025 |
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But where we are now, we must stand
against the Aegis, an overwhelmingly
imposing foe. |
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qst702401_msg0026 |
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What we need is men with the courage
to face those odds, and not even flinch. |
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qst702401_msg0027 |
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Certainly...
That's the department where our
departees must have been lacking. |
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qst702401_msg0028 |
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On the other hand, we are, after all, an
army, so a sense of discipline will also
prove indispensable. |
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qst702401_msg0029 |
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No matter how brave, a single soldier
is nothing if they cannot cooperate and
follow orders to the letter. |
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qst702401_msg0030 |
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I see your meaning. Then we will
look for spirited and cooperative
human resources. |
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qst702401_msg0031 |
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That's right, my Lord.
There may be some left in the capital
who would wish to join our cause. |
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qst702401_msg0032 |
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Very well, then.
Leave it to us - it's as good as done! |