Charting a Path

It’s reassuring to have you here, Kent.
I’m glad you’ve arrived in Askr.

I will do my utmost to meet your
expectations. As a knight of Caelin
here in Askr, Lady Lyndis, I swear it.

Ha ha. You’re making me think about
the past... All the familiar faces of
Lyndis’s Legion are here.

Though perhaps it would be better if
Sain had been left behind...

Mm, I don’t think so. When you two
join forces, you show us your best.

I’m sure that was the plan all along,
with both of you being called here
by 【Summoner】.

Though I do not deserve such praise,
it gladdens my heart.

We may be in Askr now, but I’m sure
you’ll be as reliable as ever! We’ll get
to plans later, but goodbye for now!

Lady Lyndis shows a deep concern
for the plight of the Askran people...

Though the battlefield is not my
familiar Elibe...one thing has not
changed.

I must wield my sword as a proud
and loyal knight of Caelin.

Kent! So you’ve made your way to
Askr, have you?

Lady Lyndis?

Did you not depart but a moment
ago? And you’ve changed your
clothes...

That must have been another
one of me. From another world.

Another Lady Lyndis? Another
world?

Oh, hadn’t you heard? There are
many versions of me, summoned
from other realms...

There’s more than one Elibe, you
know. That’s what I’ve heard from
【Summoner】.

It’s because there are countless
realms, and many of them have
their own Elibe.

Please, my lady. Pause for a moment.
This is all too much...

Permit me to restate your words...
There are other versions of you
from other realms, here in Askr.

Other Lady Lyndises... Here. In
Askr.

Kent! So you’ve made your way to
Askr, have you?

Oh, yes, that’s Kent all right! I’ve
been waiting for you to show up.

Um...

I had faith that you would answer the
call of the summoner, Kent!

Lady Lyndis... Lady Lyndis...
Lady Lyndis... There are so
many Lady Lydises!

Lady Lyndises as far as the eye can
see... This truly is the world of my
dreams!

Sain...

I’ve already paid my respects to
each and every one of them.

All were lovely, of course... Especially
the one in the bridal gown! The gods
are good.

You don’t have a care in the world,
do you?

We’ve been called to this land to
help save its people.

And it is our sworn duty to protect
Lady Lyndis, the heir of Caelin.

I surely haven’t forgotten that!

So you say. But answer me this.
Suppose there are two Lady
Lyndises on the battlefield...

If they were in harm’s way at the
same precise instant, how would
you save them both?

Well, that’s easy. I’d save one, and
you’d save the other.

It seems to me you aren’t grappling
with the issue.

You ought to take it easy, Kent. We’ve
only just arrived in a new world!

Thinking too hard about hypotheticals
is just going to strip years off our
lives.

Tch...

Huh! Hyah!

No, it’s no use. I can’t focus on
my training.

To think that the notion of so many
Lady Lyndises in the same world
would be so distracting!

Whom do I pledge my loyalty to?

I hope you will pardon the intrusion
in your training. I am Seth, a cavalier
of Renais.

Sir Seth. It is an honor.

I am Kent, a knight of Caelin, of
the Lycian League. Do you have
business with me?

This may be presumptuous, but
I have perceived you are struggling
with something.

If you’d allow it, I believe I may be
of aid in this matter. Would you
speak with me?

...Very well.

I am Finn, a knight of Leonster. It is a
pleasure, Sir Kent.

Frederick, likewise a knight of the
Halidom of Ylisse. I am the deputy
of Prince Chrom’s Shepherds.

Well met, both of you.

And you.

Indeed...

Passing strange, isn’t it? We haven’t
met before, but you are familiar
to me.

I don’t mean to offend, but... I think
we’re cut from the same cloth, so
to speak.

I understand what you mean. I think
you could say we honor the same
values.

I brought us together, Sir Kent,
because we’ve all journeyed
down the same path.

How do you mean?

In this world, milord Quan, and his
son, Prince Leif, make quite a crowd.

They were summoned, as you know,
from differing realms.

Ah.

Between all of the versions of Chrom
and Lissa, I’m keeping tabs of nearly
10 people.

Ten?!

I myself was troubled at first. Whom
do I protect with this lance?

There are many of them, but few of
us. Yet we must protect them. If they
all join the fighting, how can we?

That is precisely what is troubling me.

I cannot fathom how to demonstrate
my loyalty in these circumstances.

Lords and ladies summoned to Askr
from so many different realms...

They are different, yet their souls
are one.

I...hadn’t considered it.

Consider it. We pledge our loyalty to
the person. What makes the person
who they are?

All of them wish peace for Askr.

It is because their souls are one and
the same that their thoughts are
also the same.

We stand to uphold those thoughts.
We pledge ourselves to make their
hopes into realities.

I see...

No matter how many Prince Ephraims
or Princess Eirikas are brought here,
their goals are the same.

I am sure it is also true of your Lady
Lyndis.

Their souls, their desires. My
responsibilities.

I was so caught up by the appearance
of so many Lady Lyndises that I lost
sight of what matters.

No matter how many of her I might
encounter...

All of them wish for peace in Askr.

I must pledge my sword to realizing
that goal.

There is no need to be so fraught.
You need not protect each of them
yourself.

You can rely on us.

The Order of Heroes has summoned
many allies for you.

Sir Seth, Sir Finn, Sir Frederick...
The dark clouds have parted.

I will do my utmost, wielding my
sword for my lady, supporting her
desire to see peace in Askr.

It seems you’re already at home
here, Kent.

At home here? You certainly looked
comfortable in the dining hall. How
many women did you speak to?

Never mind that. It is high time we
made our mark in Askr.

A valorous deed or two will show
each and every Lady Lyndis what
we’re made of!

Do you remember what I asked you
before? About what you would do if
two Lady Lyndises were in danger?

I do.

You replied that I would save one
and you would save the other. I
think you might just be correct.

What’s that? I’m correct? My ears
aren’t used to hearing you say that...
How did you make that conclusion?

In this world, we must not let our
guard down. We are knights of
Caelin, a proud order.

I’m not following you. Try it again!

We will hold our weapons ready
to support each and every Lady
Lyndis as best we are able.

So that we may bring into reality
the desires of her very soul.

Master Karel! ...Where are you,
Master Karel? Not here either...

Strange... If memory serves, it has
been some time since Karel first
arrived in Askr.

I’ve only seen him a few times on
the battlefield, but he’s hard to
forget. He has a certain...intensity.

That sounds like him. He’s not
one to hold back!

When I heard that the Order of
Heroes works with so many strong
fighters, I was a little worried.

Master Karel seeks only to hone
his blade on those stronger than
him, no matter who it might be...

That is dedication...

I’ve heard people referring to him
as the Sword Demon. I suppose
now I understand why.

It’s an apt title for someone so
singularly focused on improving
their prowess with the blade...

Well, thank you for helping me look,
Princess Fjorm. I think that’s enough
searching for today.

I am glad to have had you to guide
me around the castle though... There
is so much to take in here in Askr!

I understand. But you need not rush.
If you require anything else, please
do not hesitate to ask.

...I beg your pardon, but are you
the swordsman who just arrived
the other day? Guy, right? I’m Fir!

I know we just met, but I have to
request something of you...

Hmm... By the look of you, you too
are a child of the plains. Might I ask
which tribe you are a member of?

Tribe? Well, it’s...it’s complicated.
I’m not entirely sure myself, to be
completely honest.

But I heard you plan to be the best
swordsman in Sacae, so I just had
to challenge you myself!

A challenge, huh? I get it. You want
to spar! Well, I see no reason why
I should refuse.

To ensure neither of us get hurt,
will you referee, Princess Fjorm?

Oh, um... Certainly! I will step in
if things get out of hand.

Excellent. Let’s get started then!
Ready your sword, Guy!

...Hold there!

Whew! That was quite the match.
I feel invigorated! Thank you!

Likewise! I had to keep every bit
of my focus on the fight or it would
have been over for me.

I can’t put my finger on it, but
something about the way you fight
reminds me of Master Karel...

Karel? Wait—how do you know him?
He’s my uncle!

Master Karel is your...what?! Then...
if that’s true, your mother is—

Karla! She’s from the plains, like
you—from Sacae...

So you’re the daughter of the Sword
Vassal... Then I wasn’t imagining
things during our match.

Her father is a man named Bartre,
if you know the name...

That bellowing oaf? You’re joking!
I never would have guessed, given
the difference in temperament!

You must have met my father as
a younger man. He was rather
brash back then...

Hah! Well, I will say that it seems
to me you got your looks from your
mother’s side!

Thank you again for the match,
but I must get back to my training.
We should spar again soon!

It is truly incredible to think that
people from so many times and
places exist together here...

Askr really is a wonder... I hope you
are able find your master soon.

If I can find the old fortune-teller,
I can pay her 50 gold and find him
in no time...

Actually, I do know someone who
has some expertise when it comes to
tracking down missing people, but—

But what, hmm?

Urk!

You wound me! I thought we
were friends...

I shouldn’t be surprised to see you
here, I suppose. I’ve had a sinking
feeling coming on for a while now...

Call it fate if you like.

You two know each other, do you?
How wonderful! I had no idea you
already had a friend here, Guy!

What kind of friend hangs a debt
over your head to justify dragging
you into all kinds of trouble?

Hey, I did save your life, did I not?
I don’t think asking the occasional
favor is too much...

Anyway, you’re not a bad fighter.
I’m sure Fir would agree.

Hmph. Were you watching us train?

I was! Think you’re ready to stand
with the Order of Heroes? They are
a powerful bunch.

Do you remember our little chat
about you wanting to become the
strongest swordsman in Sacae?

I asked you then, and I’ll ask you
again now... Is that your dream...
or is it your goal?

If becoming the strongest swordsman
is your dream, just be done with it
already. Give it up!

You have to beat the best to be
the best. And that best is who you
will find among the Heroes.

Rgh...

We’re talking the best and brightest
from worlds upon worlds... Far and
away what Sacae has to offer.

It’s true. Prince Shannan, wielder of
the divine blade Balmung... Zelgius,
who holds the holy sword Alondite...

Prince Ryoma of Hoshido... Ogma of
Talys, the former gladiator... Navarre
and Yen’fay, the great swordsmen...

Askr is home to many a
sword wielder!

That’s right! And you’ll have to beat
every last one of them. Is that a wall
you want to bang your head against?

I fully understand what a feat it will
be once I accomplish it, I assure you.

It’s not easy to hear you’re just
another Guy among many, nothing
special or unique.

That’s...a bit harsh, isn’t it?

So, now that you’re faced with the
truth of it, are you still willing to
commit to your dream?

...

I may be nothing much now, but this
is my life, and I have to live it for
myself, no matter what.

I won’t change that way I live. I won’t
betray my heart. The people of the
plains despise cowards most of all!

Well said, Guy!

I’m not scared of a challenge. In fact,
I relish the chance to overcome it!

I’ll do whatever it takes, even if that
means hounding someone until they
agree to train me.

That’s how I convinced Master Karel!
I just had to show him how serious
I was about learning.

Well, your resolve appears to be
intact, at least. That’s good! I’m glad
to see you’re not shaken.

Huh? You’re glad?

I was afraid you’d be intimidated
by Askr’s warriors as soon as you
stepped foot through the gate.

I wasn’t sure how you’d deal with it.
And you wouldn’t be much use to me
if you were moping around all day...

Oh, come on!

Fine, fine. I’m just glad to see you’re
in fighting shape. You were starving
when I first found you, after all.

We made a deal: one favor for one
piece of meat. So you already owe
me three—plus that rematch.

Ugh. Even in an entirely new world,
I still can’t escape my debts...

Will you be all right, Guy? Do you
need anything else from me?

I’ll be fine, Princess. What I need now
is a list of warriors to track down and
overcome—whatever it takes!

I’ll cross out every single one of
their names one by one...even
Master Karel!

Well, then. I’m rooting for you!

That makes two of us! Once I’ve
called in all my favors, and you’re
clear of your debt to me, that is.

Hmph. That day can’t come
soon enough!

Fiora! Farina!

Ah, there you are. I had heard that
you��d been summoned to Askr.
It’s good to see you, Sister.

Hold on... There’s something different
about you. You’re still tiny, but it’s
like you’ve matured.

Y-you think so? I’m not sure I fully
understand it myself...

Nonetheless, it is plain for us to see.
We are your family, after all.

It’s clear that you’ve gained enough
experience to be called a seasoned
pegasus knight.

Oh... Thank you.

I always knew you’d outgrow that
crybaby phase. It’s so rewarding to
finally see my little sister grow up!

Er... Right! That was...just a phase...
A-anyway, I’m so glad you’re safe
and sound in Askr, Farina.

I was afraid I’d never get to see
you again...

Huh? What’s that supposed to mean?

When Fiora said you’d gone really
far away, I thought... Well...

Hold on—Fiora, just what kind of
crazy ideas are you putting in our
poor sister’s head?!

Me? I can’t very well be held
responsible for things I said in
another world, now can I?

Well, whatever. No use arguing over
it now. I’m just glad we’re all—wait...
Your bow is from Sacae, isn’t it?

Oh! Yes, that’s right. The Lorca tribe,
to be exact—

I knew it! Let me guess, you ran off
and got hitched to some hunky
Sacaen warrior?

I gotta say, I didn’t think you’d grown
up THIS much!

What? No! Nothing of the sort!

I, well... I still need to work on
conversing with men, after all...
One thing at a time, right?

Aww, I was pretty pumped there
for a second. Guess I got a little
ahead of myself, huh...

Regardless, it’s clear that our dear
sister has made excellent progress.
Let us be thankful for that.

That being the case, I have one last
thing to leave you with, as a senior
pegasus knight. Listen closely...

No matter what happens...even if you
have to take a mission that you are
certain you won’t return from...

“Never quit a mission that you have
already accepted,” right?

Indeed. I couldn’t have said it better
myself, which I suppose means I
already told you this in another world.

Hah! It seems that version of me did
not shirk her duties, either. No matter
the world, I am always unwavering.

Wait a minute. Weren’t you just
saying you aren’t responsible for
your actions in another world?!

So a version of me in another world
gave you that bow. It’s a Sacaen
design all right.

She must have good taste too. I’d
say it suits you pretty well! Use it
with pride, Florina.

Thank you, Lyn. I will. I’ve already
taken quite a liking to it, as well.

I know what you mean. Just looking
at it is enough to remind me of the
days we spent on the plains of Sacae.

Right? Back then, I never would have
imagined that we were on the cusp
of an amazing journey!

Indeed. My only regret is that it could
not begin under better circumstances.

Oh, I-I’m sorry. I know you had a
personal reason for setting out.
I shouldn’t have sai—

Don’t worry. Even from the start,
I was never alone. The voices of the
spirits guided me.

How else can I explain the good
fortune of finding the Mani Katti and
meeting Grandfather?

Besides, if I had lived out my life on
the plains, I wouldn’t have ever met
all of you.

That’s true...

I’ll always be grateful to Mark for that
opportunity, and to you for your
companionship.

Remember when you told me Huey’s
crash landing had almost crushed
that bandit leader? Haha!

Oh, come on.. That was ages ago!

I know, I know... Hmm? Florina, what
happened to your fingers? They’re
all bandaged up.

Oh...these? I’ve been practicing
with the bow a lot lately and, well...

You must have really gone at it to get
calluses like that. Just how long were
you practicing?

Still... You should be proud of them.
Some may think calluses are
unseemly, but I find them beautiful.

Well, that’s...a little embarrassing, but
I’m glad you think so. I was deathly
afraid of bows for so long, and...

Well, I only pushed myself to practice
because I wanted to become strong
like you. To help you.

And look how far you’ve come.
Remember how terrified you were
when you first met Wil?

Oh course! At first, my shots never
found their mark. Getting better took
a lot of hard work.

I mean, even setting aside hitting your
target, it takes so much strength just
to send an arrow flying!

That’s how it is for most people. This
may surprise you, but I couldn’t shoot
very far at first either.

Then...did you also keep at it every
day? Kept training until, slowly but
surely, your arrows flew true?

To tell you the truth, I broke down in
tears the first time I managed to hit
the target.

Tears of joy, I trust. After all of your
hard work, that was proof that you’d
achieved your goal.

You’re right... I wanted to have the
same confidence I saw in your eyes.

But I didn’t want to just overcome
my fear of bows—I wanted to turn it
on its head.

I knew that if I put my mind to it,
I could turn that weakness into a
strength.

I can hear the resolve in your voice.
This was a decision you made
deep in your heart, isn’t it?

It wasn’t a decision I made alone. This
bow, these accessories... Everything
you gave me supports me to this day.

Thank you so much, Lyn. I couldn’t
have come this far without your help.

I only set you down the path, Florina.
You were the one who walked it.

You’ve come this far thanks to the
effort you’ve put in.

So be proud of your power to
turn your dreams into reality!
I certainly am.

Lyn... Thank you.

Oh, Lyn... I can’t even begin to tell
you how wonderful it feels to have
my efforts rewarded like this.

Looking back on it now, I was so
happy when I was taken into service
by House Caelin...

But hearing that you’re proud of me
makes me just as happy, if not more,
than I was then!

Hmm... I wasn’t sure at first, but you
may have changed in more ways than
even you realize.

Talking to you now, I can’t help but
be reminded of the winds of my
homeland.

Oh? In what way?

As they roll across the plains, Sacae’s
winds can be gentle one moment, and
then fierce the next.

They ferry pollen to flowers and push
clouds along the sky, ever moving in
concert with nature.

Like the wind, you have chosen a
direction ahead of you and are
steadily pushing toward it.

I see... That’s a pretty good
description of how I’ve always felt
about you too.

Then let’s ride that wind. Once we’ve
restored peace to Askr, Elibe is next
on the list.

And, of course...after things are dealt
with there, let’s make sure we find
our way back to Sacae.

I’m sure our future is just waiting to
be discovered in the rolling plains.

Right! I’ll go wherever the wind takes
me, so long as it’s with you!

And in the meantime, I’m going to
keep honing my archery skills to
honor the gift you gave me.

I’ll make sure my arrow can pierce
through any barrier to reach its
target. Just you watch!

After all, I’ll be with you every step
of the way as we push forward, the
winds at our backs!

The Kingdom of Askr is full of so
many lovely flowers in bloom!

Truly, what a marvelous country this
is! Being summoned here is a gift
without equal.

I could not say it better myself. Why,
with so many beautiful women here,
it almost feels like a dream.

And they’re not just beauties! Many
are princesses and ladies who have
left their mark on history.

And no matter which way I turn,
there’s always another girl who
smells absolutely AMAZING!

Surely, this land must be a place
blessed by the gods themselves.

Right? It really gets you motivated to
show off your good side.

I, Sain, vow with all of my heart to do
everything I can to protect the smiles
of the women in the Kingdom of Askr!

I had thought that knights were all
uptight, but you know what?

You and Sylvain aren’t so bad!
I mean, you’ve clearly put a lot of
thought and effort into all this.

Of course! We should always strive to
protect beautiful flowers from being
scattered in the wind.

Even if it costs us our lives, that is
what it means to be a true knight.
Don’t you agree, Sain?

Naturally! And it is truly wonderful to
meet others as dedicated as myself!

It feels good to have such a reliable
comrade added to our ranks!

Indeed, I’m grateful for this encounter.
That said, there is one thing that
has been bothering me...

Oh? What is it?

It is truly a pleasure to have so many
lovely flowers here in the Order of
Heroes. Of that, there is no doubt.

But I feel we are perhaps too blessed,
with too many opportunities for new
encounters every day...

It is a welcome hardship, but a
hardship nonetheless. Even I can
struggle to remember all their names.

Hm? Is it really that difficult?

You’d better believe it! Just counting
the women here right now, there are
hundreds of them!

True, but I have already memorized
them. Every name and face of every
woman at the Order of Heroes.

You did WHAT?!

You’ve memorized the names of
all the women? But weren’t you only
summoned to Askr a little bit ago?

Yes. I asked Commander Anna for
help, and also got some information
from Matthew.

Whether it’s their personalities or
backgrounds, I’m confident that I can
answer any questions you might have.

...All right. In that case, who is the
princess of the Adrestian Empire?

Edelgard von Hresvelg. A remarkable
lady, with a loveliness and dignity
truly befitting an imperial princess!

Incredible... You even remembered
her full name!

Hmm... Well then, what do you know
about Cecilia?

You are referring to one of the three
generals of Etruria, Mage General
Cecilia, I assume?

I had heard she is a teacher to both
Lord Roy and Lady Lilina, and that
she is both kind and strict.

Incredible...

W-well then, next!

Impossible...

But...how?!

This certainly is a surprise...

I can’t believe that he remembers
almost everything about the women
here with the Order of Heroes...

That’s the power of love for you!

It really is incredible. Here I thought
you were just another womanizer, but
it turns out you’re really quite sharp!

Um, excuse me? Would Sain happen
to be here?

You are... Ah! Lady Robin, the famed
tactician of Ylisse!

Your eyes are filled with both beauty
and intelligence! With just a glance,
I am already completely smitten!

So, you already know about me...
Then the rumors were true.

I have a matter that could use
someone with your incredible talent.
Would you mind helping me?

Yes, yes, whatever it is, I’ll do it! As a
knight, I swear to assist to the best of
my ability!

Great! I’d like you to participate in an
Order of Heroes strategy meeting.
Just let me know when you’re ready!

Thank you for coming, Sain.

Welcome to the Order of Heroes
strategy meeting.

This is... All of you are tacticians.
Why am I here?

We were hoping to ask for your
counsel on the positioning and
command of the other Heroes.

Counsel? From me?

Yes. We also strive to get to know
more about the Heroes who lend us
their assistance every day.

But despite our best efforts, there are
some whom we’ve overlooked simply
due to the sheer number of Heroes.

You, meanwhile, have already learned
almost everything there is to know
about many of them.

Naturally, I think we all would love to
put that rare talent of yours to use in
our strategy meetings.

W-well, I don’t really mind helping,
but it’s not like I know all of the—

Now then, let’s begin the meeting!
Sain, don’t be afraid to speak up!

Hmm... If there were a diversionary
force on the western front, the main
force could advance more easily.

That only leaves us with the question
of who to entrust with that task.

In that case, how about Queen Nailah
of the kingdom of Hatari?

Considering the terrain, she could put
her quick wit and agility to good use.

As for the path that leads to this main
road... I think that Lady Peri and Lady
Charlotte of Nohr could excel at this.

If you want someone to go wild and
put on a show, they are the perfect
girls for the job.

Incredible work, Sain. I can’t believe
you can rattle off Heroes and their
specialties so readily.

Isn’t it incredible? Even I have a hard
time remembering everyone, and I’m
the commander!

Oh my, you’re too kind.

Next is our southern stronghold. Its
defense is vital, as that is where we’ll
be gathering supplies.

We ought to position Heroes who
excel in defensive measures there.

In that case, why not let Lady Amelia
of Grado and Lady Gwendolyn of
Ostia handle it?

Please wait a moment. If we’re
talking about defense, then Arden and
Valbar should be considered as well.

Arden, Valbar... Um, if you don’t
mind... Who are they, exactly?

They are both quite large in stature.
I would think you’d have seen them
around the castle by now.

W-well, to tell you the truth... I do not
know very well about anyone other
than the female Heroes...

...Excuse me?

I was starting to suspect as much.
Still, do you truly not know anything
about the male Heroes, Sir Sain?

Not a single thing! I just couldn’t
bring myself to say it out loud!

Uh huh...

...And so, that’s what happened. That
certainly explains why such odd
rumors about me have spread.

That...sounds like it was quite the
difficult ordeal.

It’s all right. Though, I do think my
heart stopped when I saw that cold
look in Lady Robin’s eyes.

Hey, it’s not OUR fault that the
names and faces of women are easier
to remember.

Yeah, I’m also way better at
remembering cute girls.

It’s hard work remembering all these
names, but someone has to do it for
all the cuties with the Order of Heroes!

Very true, but I’m sure that more
cute girls will be summoned to Askr
in the future.

We shouldn’t forget what that means:
the Order of Heroes still has many
battles ahead of it.

As much as I hope to meet new faces,
our role here is to bring peace to this
kingdom.

You’re right. We must make sure to
never lose sight of that.

That said, the harder we work, the
closer Askr gets to peace—and the
more attention we can pay to girls!

First, shall we concentrate on the
battle ahead?

No objections here!

Seems like they’re all fired up! Can’t
say I care for their motives, but if
they’re eager to help, I’ll take it.

We all have our own reasons for
fighting. The question is how we hold
on to that on the battlefield.

Regardless of what it is, I believe that
Heroes who have a clear reason for
fighting are strong.

Now then, to all the beautiful flowers
with the Order of Heroes! Please keep
your eyes on me as I prove myself!