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Reason to Fight
Forging Bonds Reason to Fight
Event Characters Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC Lugh Anima Child Face FC Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Bonus Accessories Accessory Worn-Out Doll EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Bird Nest EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Kitsune Ears EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Kitsune Doodad EXFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Dark FineryFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Kutolah BandFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Mage CapFrame 1Pane 1 Accessory Ilian Wing HairpinFrame 1Pane 1
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A Trust Earned

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Rewards[ | ]

For a list of general Forging Bonds rewards, see Forging Bonds.
Red FriendshipOrange FriendshipGreen FriendshipBlue Friendship
PointsRewardPointsRewardPointsRewardPointsReward
10Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC Idunn's C Conversation10Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC Sue's C Conversation10Lugh Anima Child Face FC Lugh's C Conversation10Thea Stormy Flier Face FC Thea's C Conversation
25Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 5025Scarlet Badge 50
50Hero Feather 20050Hero Feather 20050Hero Feather 20050Hero Feather 200
75Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 5075Azure Badge 50
100Accessory Dark FineryFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Kutolah BandFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Mage CapFrame 1Pane 1100Accessory Ilian Wing HairpinFrame 1Pane 1
150Verdant Badge 50150Verdant Badge 50150Verdant Badge 50150Verdant Badge 50
200Hero Feather 200200Hero Feather 200200Hero Feather 200200Hero Feather 200
250Transparent Badge 50250Transparent Badge 50250Transparent Badge 50250Transparent Badge 50
300Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC Idunn's B Conversation300Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC Sue's B Conversation300Lugh Anima Child Face FC Lugh's B Conversation300Thea Stormy Flier Face FC Thea's B Conversation
350Great Scarlet Badge 50350Great Scarlet Badge 50350Great Scarlet Badge 50350Great Scarlet Badge 50
400First Summon Ticket 1400First Summon Ticket 1400First Summon Ticket 1400First Summon Ticket 1
450Hero Feather 200450Hero Feather 200450Hero Feather 200450Hero Feather 200
500Great Azure Badge 50500Great Azure Badge 50500Great Azure Badge 50500Great Azure Badge 50
550Hero Feather 200550Hero Feather 200550Hero Feather 200550Hero Feather 200
600Great Verdant Badge 50600Great Verdant Badge 50600Great Verdant Badge 50600Great Verdant Badge 50
700Great Transparent Badge 50700Great Transparent Badge 50700Great Transparent Badge 50700Great Transparent Badge 50
800Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC Idunn's A Conversation800Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC Sue's A Conversation800Lugh Anima Child Face FC Lugh's A Conversation800Thea Stormy Flier Face FC Thea's A Conversation
900Hero Feather 200900Hero Feather 200900Hero Feather 200900Hero Feather 200
1,000Hero Feather 2001,000Hero Feather 2001,000Hero Feather 2001,000Hero Feather 200
1,100Hero Feather 2001,100Hero Feather 2001,100Hero Feather 2001,100Hero Feather 200
1,200Divine Dew 51,200Divine Dew 51,200Divine Dew 51,200Divine Dew 5
1,300Hero Feather 2001,300Hero Feather 2001,300Hero Feather 2001,300Hero Feather 200
1,400Hero Feather 2001,400Hero Feather 2001,400Hero Feather 2001,400Hero Feather 200
1,500Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC Idunn's S Conversation1,500Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC Sue's S Conversation1,500Lugh Anima Child Face FC Lugh's S Conversation1,500Thea Stormy Flier Face FC Thea's S Conversation
1,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 3001,700Hero Feather 300
1,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 3001,900Hero Feather 300
2,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 3002,100Hero Feather 300
2,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 3002,300Hero Feather 300
2,500Accessory Dark Finery EXFrame 1Pane 12,500Accessory Kutolah Band EXFrame 1Pane 12,500Accessory Mage Cap EXFrame 1Pane 12,500Accessory Ilian Wing Hairpin EXFrame 1Pane 1
2,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 3002,750Hero Feather 300
3,000Hero Feather 5003,000Hero Feather 5003,000Hero Feather 5003,000Hero Feather 500
3,250Hero Feather 3003,250Hero Feather 3003,250Hero Feather 3003,250Hero Feather 300
3,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 103,500Heroic Grail 10

Special conversations[ | ]

Reason to Fight[ | ]

Reason to Fight - Opening

EnglishJapanese
Background image: 001_BraveInside
Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン

In my world, I was kept in a place of
endless darkness. A void of shadow.

In the darkness, I dreamt an empty
dream...for a long time.

I, too, am empty now, so I am not
troubled by appetites and desires.

My reason to be is the destruction of
humanity—to free my world...

But...this is not my world. I wonder...
Does this world require the same
freedom? It's...confusing.

All that is certain is that I...must not
stay here, at this castle.

Confusion and power do not...
combine well.

私の世界にあるのは...
終わることのない、永遠の闇。
夜よりも濃い、尽きることのない漆黒。

果てなく深い闇の中で
私はずっと白く、虚ろな夢を
見続けていました。

私の中には何もありません。
想いも、希望も、明日も、昨日も。

私の中で渦巻いているのは
人の世を滅ぼす破壊の力。
世界を解放するための力...

しかし...今の私にはわからないのです。
この世界は解放を...求めているのか。

ただひとつ、確かなことは
私が...この城にいては
いけないということ。

私の迷いが破壊の力と交わったとき
それはきっと...皆が望まぬ未来へと
繋がってしまうでしょう。

Huh. Yeah, I understand why you'd
want to leave the castle now.

But...do you have anywhere to go?
You were just summoned, so it's all
new territory here, right?

だから
城を出ていこうって言うんだね。

でも、一人で行くあてはあるの?
この世界に呼ばれたばかりで
右も左もわからないんでしょ?

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ
Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン

Yes... I have no place to go. And I
know nothing of this world.

But as a Demon Dragon, I do know
I cannot stay here...

行くあてなど...ありません。
私にわかるのは、魔竜の私が
ここにいてはいけないということだけ...

Hmm... Seems like you're dead set on
leaving then. If that's the case, I'll tag
along!

If we can sort out your reason for
being here now, you'll come back
to the castle again, won't you?

うーん。だったらぼくも行くよ。
行かないでって引き止めても
納得してくれそうにないし...

どこかでぼくたちみんなが
一緒にいる理由が見つけられれば
城に戻ってくれるんだよね?

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ
Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン

...

............

H-hey! Wait up!

...How are you so fast!

あっ! ちょっと待ってったら。
歩くの速いよー!

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonseアルフォンス

Any sign over there, Sharena?

シャロン、そっちはどうかな?

Nothing yet!

Where could Idunn have gone? And
why? Was something troubling her?

いませんでした...!
イドゥンさん、いったい
どこに行ってしまったんでしょう?

何か悩みを
抱えていたのでしょうか...

Sharena Princess of Askr Face Pain
Sharenaシャロン
Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Theaティト

Hey, what are you two up to?

お二人とも、どうされたのですか?

Oh, hi, Thea! Actually, we were
looking for Idunn... Have you seen
her?

あっ、ティトさん! 実はですね、
イドゥンさんの姿が見えなくて...

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharenaシャロン
Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Theaティト

Idunn? The...Dark Priestess? She left
the castle, did she?

暗闇の巫女...イドゥンが?
城からいなくなったのですか?

Apologies. I overheard you asking
about Idunn... I saw her speaking with
Lugh at the castle gate this morning.

I was in the western spire at the time,
however, so I was unable to hear
what they were talking about...

アルフォンス、シャロン...
彼女なら、今朝、城門で
ルゥと話しているのを見たわ。

西の尖塔の上にいたから
会話までは聞こえなかったけど。

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sueスー
Sharena Princess of Askr Face Pain
Sharenaシャロン

Wait—you were able to see them all
the way from there?! They must have
looked like specks of dust!

そんな遠くから城門にいる
ふたりが見えたんですか!?
豆粒ほどの大きさなのに!

Now that you mention it, I haven't
seen Lugh around either... Perhaps
the two of them left together.

そういえばルゥも見当たらない。
もしかすると、ふたり一緒に
城の外に出ていった可能性も...

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonseアルフォンス
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharenaシャロン

Yeah! They could have just gone to
town to do a little shopping together!

なるほど! ふたりで仲良く
街に買い物に行ったとか?

I—uhh... That seems unlikely.

ふたりの関係性を踏まえても
その可能性は限りなく低いかな...

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Pain
Alfonseアルフォンス
Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Theaティト

Whatever the case...we cannot just
stand by, can we? Lugh would have
told someone where he was going...

いずれにせよ...
放っておくわけにはいきません。

Right. We should search for them.
Please, allow me to assist.

探しに行ったほうがいい。
私も協力するわ。

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sueスー
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonseアルフォンス

Thanks. Your help means a lot. Both
of you.

二人とも...
ありがとう、助かるよ...

Are you comfortable riding a pegasus,
Princess Sharena? We could look for
them from the sky.

シャロン王女は天馬に乗ってもらえますか?
空からふたりを探しましょう。

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Theaティト
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharenaシャロン

Nice plan, Thea. I'll be the navigator!
Don't worry—I give perfect directions.

ティトさん、わかりました!
道案内はバッチリしますよ。

Great. Then Sue and I will try to
follow their trail on the ground.

じゃあ、僕とスーは
地上から彼女たちを追いかけよう。

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonseアルフォンス
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sueスー

The sooner we leave, the sooner we
can find them. Let's go.

ええ。ふたり共...
すぐに見つかるといいのだけど...

Reason to Fight - C

EnglishJapanese
Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Look! Over there! Oh, and that way
too! I've never seen flowers so
beautiful... And they're everywhere!

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

There's no arguing whether Askr is a
good country. Those folks we met
even offered us food. Us! Strangers!

Hmm... A good country? Good for...
humans, you mean?

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Well, yeah! That's the reason we
were summoned here! To fight to
bring peace to a good place.

Fight...for peace... Why is peace
desirable?

Lord Zephiel ordered me to erase
humanity and set the world on the
proper path...

That is not peace, so is that
something...I should not do?

My purpose, the reason this power
of mine exists, is to end humanity...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

N-no! Think about it! We need peace
to live happily! It's hard to be happy
if you're fighting all the time, right?

I am the Demon Dragon. The peace
you hold dear is nothing to me.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Well that won't do... There has to be
SOMETHING in this world that'll get
you to want to fight for peace, Idunn!

We've looked everywhere! Where are
those two? I thought they'd visit town
after leaving the castle for sure, but...

Sharena Princess of Askr Face Pain
Sharenaシャロン
Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Theaティト

Given the twig-like nature of Lugh's
legs, it's likely they didn't get far
before needing to stop to rest...

They must've gone another direction.

...

I never imagined...even after setting
eyes on her in this world...that I
would be helping save her.

Here she is not part of Bern's army,
no. Yet I cannot forget that she is the
Dark Priestess...and a threat to all life.

Reason to Fight - B

EnglishJapanese
Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Phew! We've been going for a while
now... Maybe we should stop and rest
our legs a bit!

Hey, uh... You think we should've
said something to someone before
we left the castle?

And...shouldn't we start heading back
soon? People might be starting to
worry, you know?

You may go back. You need not stay
with me.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Yes, I do! I do need! I mean, we're
friends, aren't we? I mean, we aren't
enemies, at least... Right?

It's just— I don't know. I don't think
of YOU as a stranger, I guess.

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Have I told you I have a twin brother?
His name's Raigh.

He's smarter and stronger than me,
but...he gets into trouble if he's left
alone. It makes me worry about him.

You remind me of Raigh, Idunn...

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Look! I can see village lights on that
hillside! Let's go see if we can stay
the night.

Er... I'll go ask, and you can just wait
here for a moment. Be right back!

I think it's time to return to the castle,
Sue. It's been three days since they
left... We need a bigger search party.

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonseアルフォンス
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sueスー

But if what those people along the
road said is true, they shouldn't be
much farther ahead now.

What do— Why would Idunn decide
to suddenly leave the castle?

Do you think she could be
questioning whether she wants
to fight alongside us?

I should have realized sooner...

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonseアルフォンス
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sueスー

Life is a gift that grows and links with
other life. Idunn came as an answer
to 【Summoner】's call.

Her arrival was no coincidence. Idunn
is here for a reason.

Agreed. Perhaps Lugh thought the
same, and that's why he went with
her.

Hmm... I've got a new plan. Will you
stick with me a while longer, Sue?

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonseアルフォンス
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sueスー

Let's go, then.

Reason to Fight - A

EnglishJapanese
Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Thank you so much! Take care!
Idunn, wave your hand at the nice
people... Like me.

Like...this?

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Wow! Those kids really loved you,
huh! What's it like to be so popular?

...I, uh, don't know if you heard...
They said those kids lost their
families to war. They're all alone.

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

But they're all still doing their best
to live on and keep smiling. I'm glad
they all found each other.

Raigh and I grew up in a situation not
so different from theirs, so I know
how important it can be to smile.

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

By the way, when we were leaving, it
looked like they gave you something...
Was it...a present?

Yes... They called it...a picture?
It is the children, you, and...me.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Wow, what a great present, Idunn!
And look—they drew both of us with
HUGE smiles, Idunn!

Seems like they put a lot of thought
and care into it... This must be how
you look to the children, Idunn!

Can I smile like that? I wonder...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

Of course you can!

I know nothing of peace or why this
world should continue when others
must not...

I do know, however, that I do not
wish for the children to lose their
smiles and laughter.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

You have the power to protect their
smiles, Idunn.

Me? Protect...them?

Hm.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Smile
Alfonseアルフォンス

Idunn, Lugh! There you are! I'm so
glad we finally found you! Are you
two all right?

Everyone was so worried! They'll be
so relieved we finally found you!

Sharena Princess of Askr Face Smile
Sharenaシャロン
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ

O-oh, I'm so sorry! We didn't mean
to make anyone worry. I thought we
would be back sooner!

I...was the one that left abruptly.
Please accept my apologies.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sueスー

You are both safe. That is what
matters most.

Idunn... I don't know anything about
you other than, in our world, we were
enemies... And we never spoke.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Theaティト
Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン

...

I want to speak with you now. I want
to set aside the past and for you to
fight alongside us as our ally.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Theaティト
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharenaシャロン

That's right, Idunn! And if anything is
troubling you, don't hesitate to come
to us to talk about it, all right?

Yes. The reason we worried when we
thought you lost is that, to us, you
are a friend. You are one of us.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sueスー
Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン

Thank...you...very much.

All right, I think it's about time we
start heading back to the castle now.

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonseアルフォンス
Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン

I feel...something...warm. Something
from the past... A memory of a dream.
A feeling I once knew...

I thought— I am empty inside, yet...
there the feeling is...

It's all right, Idunn. Even if you were
empty inside, that would just be more
room to make something new!

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lughルゥ
Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunnイドゥン

Perhaps... But it is not that time...

I may have found my reason to fight
for this world—and something I must
protect.

Idunn: Dark Priestess[ | ]

Idunn: Dark Priestess - C

Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Sharena Princess of Askr Face Smile
Sharena

Good morning, Idunn! The weather
sure is great again today, don't you
think?

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face Pain
Sharena

I, uh... Is there...anything I can do for
you? Any help you need or anything?

No... I need nothing.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face Pain
Sharena

I-I see. Well...if you think of anything,
don't hesitate to let me know, OK?

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonse

I see... And she said that word for
word?

Yes... I was just trying to get closer to
Idunn, but...

Sharena Princess of Askr Face Pain
Sharena
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonse

You know, I heard that she was
once a kind of holy being known
as a divine dragon.

But during a war between humankind
and dragons, she was remade into a
demon dragon and...she lost herself.

Hmm... So Idunn knows what it's like
to be a victim of war.

Sharena Princess of Askr Face Pain
Sharena
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Yes. So even if she doesn't always fit
in easily, we should remember, she
still belongs.

You're right. I'll have Idunn's back
whenever I can help her out!

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Idunn: Dark Priestess - B

Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Idunn, over here! I want to show you
this spot!

This...spot?

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Yes! Look—it's the flowerbed all the
Heroes tend to!

What does...it do?

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

I'll show you! Want to try tending
some flowers?

Tend...flowers?

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face Smile
Sharena

That's right! That corner over there is
still open, so why don't we make that
your flowerbed! It'll be fun!

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face Pain
Sharena

I-is that a no? You don't need to be
shy! The other Heroes and I will help
you learn!

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Here are some flower seeds... Try
planting whichever ones seem best
to you!

...

Is there a...reason for this?

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn

Idunn: Dark Priestess - A

Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

So, I've been seeing Idunn out a lot
more... Did I see her...raising flowers?

Yeah! She didn't seem interested at
first, but now it seems like she's
diligently tending her little garden!

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Compared to when I first met her,
Idunn seems to have really softened.

It's true! And because of the whole
thing with the flowers, I've been able
to get to know her better too!

Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Oh? My impression was that you
were just hovering over her as she
focused on her flowers...

But you introduced her to the garden,
and that's what's awoken this in her.
And that's a good thing.

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Hello, Idunn! I see your flowers are
growing quite well! This bud here will
be blossoming tomorrow, no doubt...

Yes... You're right.

At first...I did not see the reason for
this garden to exist.

Why devote myself to flowers? They
are...momentary. Meaningless.

But...despite that—because of it,
perhaps...

I feel I must...protect it. Help it.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Idunn... That's great!

This is...the first time I have felt this
way. First time since...I could have
known...this feeling. Long ago.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face Cool2
Sharena

Hey! Is it...starting to rain? The skies
were clear a moment ago!

Let's get inside, Idunn. We don't
want to catch a cold!

Yes...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn

Idunn: Dark Priestess - S

Background image: 002_PlainForestInside
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Whew! That was some heavy rain, but
thankfully, it looks like the flowers are
all right... You must be lucky, Idunn!

...

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Looks like we only lost a few petals
and are otherwise still in full bloom!

Life can be...resilient.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

These flowers have YOU to thank for
their resilience—you and the love you
poured into them.

I poured...what on them?

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

Love! And like you did with these
flowers, you can help ensure a future
for other life too!

My reason...for being in this world
remains unknown to me.

But...perhaps here my purpose is...
not decided.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

That's right! Just like these flowers
here were buds only yesterday, we're
all growing and blossoming!

Life is...bright. Colorful.

Idunn Dark Priestess Face FC
Idunn
Sharena Princess of Askr Face FC
Sharena

True! These flowers especially...
Actually...the raindrops on the petals
remind me of your eyes, Idunn!

I feel like each blossom is a memory
we share—a memory of friendship!
So let's keep the blossoms coming!

Sue: Doe of the Plains[ | ]

Sue: Doe of the Plains - C

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Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

...

Hello, Sue! Are you...looking for
someone?

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

I'm looking for my grandpa...
His name is Dayan.

Dayan, hm? I don't believe any
Hero by that name is in the
castle at the moment...

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Pain
Alfonse
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

Dayan is a hero and the pride of the
Kutolah tribe. And he is my grandp—
my grandfather.

I see. You're looking for someone
among the Heroes who you already
know. Someone who's a hero to you.

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

Grandpa's bravery and integrity are
the pride of my tribe. He stands out
as a hero even among those here...

So, if this castle is where Heroes
from different worlds gather, I would
expect to find him here.

But...I cannot. And I'm left to wonder
why that would be so...

I can't say I know either, but...I have
some idea about who might! You
should ask 【Summoner】!

Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse
Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

...Ask 【Summoner】, hm?

Thank you, Alfonse. I will see what
【Summoner】 has to say.

Sue: Doe of the Plains - B

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Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Have you had a chance to discuss
Dayan with 【Summoner】?

Yes, just a moment ago, actually...
I came right out and asked why I
can't find Grandpa in the castle.

It seems summoning a Hero is not an
exact matter. As far as who appears,
【Summoner】 can't choose.

I didn't understand the entire
explanation, to be honest...

But the connections that call Heroes
to this world from their own are rare
and precious.

But if a Hero has that connection,
they will come into this world—but
we can't predict when.

At least, that's what I remember from
what 【Summoner】 said...

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Hmm... Actually, this is starting to
sound familiar...

The connection to my grandpa
must not yet exist.

That would explain why he isn't here.
I guess that's all there is to it...

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

Sue: Doe of the Plains - A

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Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Sue, is...is something worrying you?
You look lost in thought.

...

Grandpa is greater—stronger and
braver—than any other person I'd
ever met before coming here.

Here, though, for the first time,
I'm surrounded by Heroes who
rival Grandpa in greatness.

It makes no sense that I should be
here instead of him.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

We needed YOU, Sue. That's all
there is to it.

I understand that, but...I still have so
much to learn. I'm a far cry from the
greatness of my grandfather.

I'm here because I was called by my
connection, but...does that mean it's
right when others could do more?

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

I know it's difficult to see, but try
considering the longer view...

Todays grow into tomorrows. And a
tomorrow may come when you grow
to be greater than even Dayan.

That's what I believe—and I'm sure
【Summoner】 does too.

O-oh.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

You should believe it too.

Alfonse... Thank you.

I think I understand now... I'll think on
what you said. And I'll remember I
was brought here for a reason.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

Sue: Doe of the Plains - S

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Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

You look to be in good spirits, Sue!
And you're on a real tear hitting the
bull's-eyes too...

Yes, my heart is calm...and the voice
of the wind is clear in my ears.

Alfonse, it's clear you expect much of
me—as does 【Summoner】.

I will do my best to rise and meet
those expectations.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Good. And remember...you are not
supposed to fill Dayan's shoes. Seek
and focus on your personal talents.

Right. I will listen for the guidance of
Mother Earth and Father Sky. They'll
lead me down the right path.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

And don't give up hope that you'll
see Dayan here someday. There are
a lot of tomorrows yet to come.

When that tomorrow comes, I want to
be ready... I want to show off exactly
what I'm made of!

For now, I must focus on my training
and developing the courage I need to
protect all those dear to me.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue

Lugh: Anima Child[ | ]

Lugh: Anima Child - C

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Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

Where are you headed in such
a rush, Lugh?

Oh! Hello, Commander Anna! I'm just
going around to talk to all the Heroes!

This castle is great! There are Heroes
with legendary tomes—even Heroes
who know magic I've never heard of!

There's something new to learn and
someone new to talk to every day
around here!

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

I see! Well, I'm glad you're finding
your days here fulfilling.

Yeah, and it's not ONLY magic! Some
mages here take to the battlefield on
horseback—or on pegasusback!

Hmm... I wonder if I'd be better
at fighting if I rode a horse...or a
pegasus for that matter.

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

It's possible... You'd be able to cover
more ground if you were riding one,
so it's feasible you could do more.

Really? Yeah, I guess it would let me
get around WAY faster... I'm going to
go practice right now!

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh
Anna Commander Face Pain
Anna

W-wait! Lugh! Don't rush into it!

That kid sure is in high spirits. I hope
he doesn't get hurt somehow...

Lugh: Anima Child - B

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Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

I have to ask, Sue... How are you so
good at riding horses?

How? Hm... I'm not sure. I've been
riding so long, I don't really think
about it anymore...

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Isn't there some kind of secret you
can teach me?

To ride a horse...it's important to
understand the horse. Treat the
horse's feelings as your own...

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

All right! I just need to become one
with the mind of the horse. Easy!

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Wh-whoa! Whuh— Waah!

Keeping my balance on this horse is
way harder than I expected it to be!

Be calm. Hold the reins gently. Try
not to confuse or startle the horse.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Don't confuse... Don't startle... OK...
H-how's this? Feels like I'm doing it!

OK! Now...time to try casting some
spells and— Wh-whoa!

Lugh! Keep both hands on the reins!

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Wh-whaaa!

OK, settle down! Easy... There's
nothing to be afraid of. It's all right...

The horse seems to have calmed
down... Good.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

As soon as I took a hand off the
reins, I thought I was going to be
thrown off for sure!

It doesn't seem to be something that
comes naturally to you, unfortunately.
Where is...your tome, by the way?

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Oh no! I must have dropped it when I
had to grab the reins with both hands
again! Wh-where was that?

It must have fallen somewhere in this
direction. Come on—I'll help you find
it in no time.

Sue Doe of the Plains Face FC
Sue
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Sorry to be so much trouble...

Riding a horse is a lot harder than I
thought it'd be, though. Maybe I'm
not cut out for it...

Lugh: Anima Child - A

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Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Hey, Thea... Can I ask you something?
How're you so good at riding pegasi?

How? Hm... I'm not sure. Training to
be a pegasus knight takes years of
training, so that is likely the answer.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Isn't there some kind of secret you
can teach me?

To ride a pegasus...it's important to
understand the pegasus. Treat the
pegasus's feelings as your own...

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

All right! I just need to become one
with the mind of the pegasus!

Hm... This conversation seems
strangely familiar...

Pegasi are temperamental animals,
so we have to start by gaining their
trust and building a relationship.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

Got it!

This is... Wow! I chose her because
I knew she was gentle, but I didn't
think she'd accept you so quickly.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

She's so friendly! Do you think she'd
let me ride her?

Oh, Lugh, I'm sorry to tell you, but...
pegasi don't allow men to ride them.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

R-Really?!

I'm sorry... I should have thought to
mention that sooner... I didn't mean
to get your hopes up for nothing.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh

It's OK, Thea. Sorry for taking up so
much of your time with my questions.

I'll just have to think of another way!

Lugh: Anima Child - S

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Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

Hey, Lugh! How did your mounted
practice go?

Well, Commander... It doesn't seem
I'm cut out for either one.

And the worst part is, I wasted other
people's time just to find out I'm no
good at something.

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

Hm. I see... Well, even if you can't
ride a horse or a pegasus, that's
nothing to get down about.

There are plenty of Heroes here who
fight extremely well without either a
horse or a pegasus!

Yeah... I guess...

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

I understand how you feel, Lugh, but
at least you had the experience!

Finding out what you can do, little by
little, is something I think all Heroes
experience as they grow stronger.

Hmm... You're right.

There's no reason to overextend
myself. It'd be better to focus on
honing the skills I already have!

Thanks, Commander Anna. You really
helped open my eyes!

I'll just concentrate on becoming
a full-fledged mage for now!

Lugh Anima Child Face FC
Lugh
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

Just keep at it, Lugh, and I expect I'll
be seeing good things from you!

Thea: Stormy Flier[ | ]

Thea: Stormy Flier - C

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Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea

Excuse me, Commander Anna... Do
you have a moment?

Hm? Do you need something?
Weapons? Armor? I can get you
either—and for a reasonable price!

Anna Commander Face FC
Anna
Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea

No, no! My equipment is sorted for
the time being, actually...

I was hoping to ask you a favor. I'd
like to sign on as a mercenary for the
Order of Heroes.

Huh? Well...

How would it be different from just
being another one of the Heroes in
the castle? We all fight, after all.

So I guess I don't understand... Why
set yourself apart as a hired soldier?

Anna Commander Face Pain
Anna
Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea

Well, if that's how it is, I'll be fine
without. It's just...what I'm used to.

Oh, you don't want to be treated
any...differently then?

Anna Commander Face Pain
Anna

If you don't mind me prying, what
made you want to sign a mercenary
contract with us?

Anna Commander Face FC
Anna
Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea

Up until now...I fought as a mercenary
with the pegasus knights of Ilia. Like I
said, it's what I'm used to.

So I thought, since I'm fighting here in
Askr, I should sign on as a mercenary
here as well.

Of course, I expected no outrageous
payment or anything.

Just whatever rate my unique set of
skills fetches on the open market in
this world...

...

I understand, Thea.

There are many reasons we do
what we do... Glory... Peace... Love...
And of course...money.

I of all people understand that. I'll see
what I can do about having a contract
drawn up for you.

Anna Commander Face FC
Anna
Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea

Thank you for indulging me.

You can trust that, as a mercenary
under contract, I will earn my pay.

Thea: Stormy Flier - B

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Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

I've just finished putting the finishing
touches on your contract, Thea.

Oh! Thank you, Commander Anna.
I appreciate you going to the trouble.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

After some thought, I decided that,
since the one who summoned you
here was 【Summoner】...

Askr shouldn't be your employer—
it should be 【Summoner】!

But don't worry... The Order of Heroes
will take care of your payment.

So, anyway, here's the contract. You
can take a moment to look it over...

... ... ...

Everything seems to be in order.
I'll just mark it with my seal...here.

Now, with the contract in place,
please let the Order of Heroes know
my strength is at their command.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Anna Commander Face FC
Anna

Of course! And I'll look forward to
seeing you on the battlefield!

Thea: Stormy Flier - A

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Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Hello there, Thea! I saw you fighting
extremely hard in yesterday's battle...
I must say—I was impressed!

I fight best when I'm being paid.

Most of the Heroes here are fighting
for peace, the thought of payment
not even crossing their minds...

I know better. Fighting has a cost—so
if you're fighting for free, that cost is
entirely on your shoulders.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonse

Yes, the cost of war is high...

I come from the frozen country of Ilia.
I have seen people taken by cold and
people taken by empty stomachs.

Money can save lives, including those
of the ones you care about. Why put
myself at risk for less? Honor?

Honor won't fill your belly or keep
you warm during long winter nights.

I'm sorry... I didn't mean to say all of
that. It just...came out.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

No, don't worry. I appreciate you
telling me all of that. I think I better
understand your perspective now.

Well, if you'll excuse me, I must start
preparing for the next battle now.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face Anger
Alfonse

...

"Honor won't fill your belly..." I wasn't
expecting such heavy conversation to
come out of a simple compliment...

Thea: Stormy Flier - S

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Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

I've been thinking about your reason
for choosing a mercenary life, Thea.
So you can give to those who need it.

Well...the payment I earn in this world
cannot be used in Ilia, I'm afraid, so...

I'll be using my earnings to continue
living as a pegasus knight of Ilia.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

Oh, I see! That must be pretty
important to you.

We knights of Ilia take an oath that
says a contract made as a mercenary
cannot be betrayed.

Even if we have to fight family...we
follow our employer's orders to
ensure the future of our homeland.

My strength is yours. I will carry out
any mission, no matter what, for Ilia.
That is my oath.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
Alfonse Prince of Askr Face FC
Alfonse

The words of one who truly cares for
their country... I care for my country
as well... I would give everything...

Thea, will you lend us your strength
and help protect the people of this
country as if they were your own?

Of course. That's included as part
of the contract—and I never break
a contract once it's been made.

I swear, on my pride as an Ilian, this
lance will protect Askr and its people.

Thea Stormy Flier Face FC
Thea
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