On the World Map

After defeating Martel and finding their way out of the forest, The Etrurian Army faced the blizzards common of Ilia’s winters.

Ilia’s harsh climate was a natural defense in itself against invaders. Sigune, flightleader of the Pegasus Knights that had turned to Bern, was preparing to attack Roy, coupled with Ilia’s greatest natural weapon.

Opening Cutscene

Soldier:
“Captain! The enemy has arrived. They are on the other side of the mountain.”

Sigune:
“So, they’ve arrived. …The battle will start soon.”

Soldier:
“Captain, are you sure?”

Sigune:
“About what?”

Soldier:
“The Etrurian Army is saying that will liberate us from Bern. In that case, we could gain independence…”

Sigune:
“Do you really believe what they say? What idiot would fight a war for the sake of others? Once they defeat Bern, they’ll just establish themselves as the next dictator.”

Soldier:
“Well…”

Sigune:
“Then it’s better to be with Bern. They’re better at warfare.”

Soldier:
“……”

Sigune:
“Come now, we have more immediate problems. We’ve got to get rid of the enemy that’s right in front of us first. Are the ballistas ready?”

Soldier:
“Yes. The archers are all at their stations.”

Sigune:
“Good! Shoot at them from a distance… They’ll be floundering around in the dark in this powerful blizzard. Observe nature’s wrath…”

(Scene switches to Roy)

Roy:
“Such strong wind and hail… I can’t see three meters in front of me.”

Niime:
“Ilia’s winters are always like this. This is expected if you’re fighting a battle at this time of the year.”

Roy:
“We must attack now so that Bern doesn’t have the time to recover.”

Niime:
“That’s true. It would be a disaster if the Dark Dragon really was brought back into this world.”

Roy:
“I was thinking… Maybe the Dark Dragon is in human form as well.”

Niime:
“Perhaps. Maybe all the Dragons are in human form now. I’ve also heard stories of Dragons in human form living with people.”

Roy:
“Arcadia…”

Niime:
“Hm? Did you say something?”

Roy:
“No, nothing.”

Niime:
“I don’t know anything specific, but I’ve read in an ancient scroll that Dragons started taking human form only after the Ending Winter.”

Roy:
“The Ending Winter…”

Niime:
“You’ve heard about it, right?”

Roy:
“Yes, only in legend. ‘At the Winder of Ends, the laws of nature were turned upside down. Day became night, and summer became winter.'”

Niime:
“That’s it. These scrolls are so old and damaged so I couldn’t decipher all of them, but one thing is clear. The Ending Winter was a disaster powerful enough to bend and twist the planet.”

Roy:
“What caused it?”

Niime:
“Who knows… Popular belief says that the laws of nature were twisted when the Dragons unleashed vast amounts of magical power, but I have no idea about what really happened. But it does seem certain that Dragons started taking human form after the Ending Winter. It must be more than coincidence.”

Roy:
“Yes, I agree.”

Niime:
“Well, either way, the truth lies in Bern.”

13th Turn

Soldier:
“Captain! Other Pegasus Knight squads are headed this way to assist us!”

Sigune:
“Really? That would help. Too bad for the enemy… They’ll be in a panic if they suddenly get attacked from all directions when they can’t see in this snowstorm…”

Battle with Sigune

Sigune:
“So…you made it through this blizzard and cold? Congratulations. But it’s over. You shall end…right here, right now.”

(If you use Thany)

Sigune:
“You… You’re Juno’s youngest sister. You would fight me?”

Thany:
“……”

Sigune:
“By the honor of an Ilian knight… I won’t go easy on you. All right?”

Thany:
“Yes…”

(If you use Tate)

Sigune:
“Tate? What are you doing here? Oh…you’ve joined the Etrurian side.”

Tate:
“Captain Sigune…”

Sigune:
“You know the Ilian knightly code. I won’t go easy on you.”

Defeating Sigune

Sigune:
“…Well, well… So I’m the one…to die… But maybe…I had already died…a long time…ago…”

After Beating the Map

Roy:
“Merlinus, I need you to send this letter to Bishop Yodel in Etruria.”

Merlinus:
“A letter? May I ask what it says?”

Roy:
“It’s the story we heard from Niime about the Dragons.”

Merlinus:
“Oh? What did you discuss with her about the Dragons?”

Roy:
“It’ll be long if I tell you. I haven’t sealed the letter yet, so you can look through it if you want.”

Merlinus:
“All right. Let me see…”

(Merlinus leaves. Guinevere appears)

Guinevere:
“……”

Roy:
“Is something wrong, Princess Guinevere?”

Guinevere:
“…I have come to speak about my brother.”

Roy:
“! …Are you sure?”

Guinevere:
“Yes… I want you to know before we enter Bern…about the tragedies that have occurred. You asked earlier if my brother murdered the former king.”

Roy:
“Yes…”

Guinevere:
“In short…it is true.”

Roy:
“! Then King Zephiel indeed killed his own father to seize the throne…”

Guinevere:
“No!”

Roy:
“No? He didn’t kill his father to get the throne?”

Guinevere:
“No… Our father was the one who tried to kill Zephiel first.”

Roy:
“What!? Then King Zephiel…”

Guinevere:
“He…couldn’t bear the abuse he was taking from our father. And so he…”

Roy:
“What… Why did…”

(Merlinus appears)

Merlinus:
“The Dragons are indeed are mysterious species… Hm? What is the matter?”

Guinevere:
“No…it is nothing. Perhaps later…”

(Guinevere leaves)

Merlinus:
“…Did I appear at a bad time?”

Roy:
“No, it’s okay. Did you send the letter?”

Merlinus:
“Yes. I read through it, then sealed it and had it sent.”

Roy:
“Oh… All right, thanks.”

(Merlinus leaves)

Roy:
“…Why did the former king try to murder his own son…?”