Before Battle (Daein Keep)

Pelleas:
“Micaiah! What’s going on? I heard that you took ill on the field. Are you all right? What happened?”

Sothe:
“What do you think, genius? Micaiah fainted because you’ve been pushing her too hard! She’s terrified that she won’t live up to your expectations.”

Pelleas:
“I didn’t realize… I am so sorry, Micaiah. What of her condition now? Could she die?”

Tauroneo:
“According to the doctor, she is suffering from severe exhaustion. She must stay in bed for a time.”

Pelleas:
“Well, I’m glad that she is all right.”

Sothe:
“But she can no longer call upon the “miracles” that you keep relying on. And even if she could, I won’t allow her. Because I’m taking Micaiah with me and leaving the army.”

Pelleas:
“What?! B-but you can’t leave!”

Sothe:
“Oh yeah? I’d like to see you stop me. I held out until now, thinking it was best for Daein. I was wrong. We’re through with you.”

Pelleas:
“Please, Sothe! You must reconsider! Micaiah can’t leave now.”

Sothe:
“Sorry, but I’m not changing my mind.”

Tauroneo:
“King Pelleas, I agree with Sothe. Let Lady Micaiah go. She has been carrying a tremendous burden for so long already. It would be unkind of us to push her further.”

Pelleas:
“No, don’t leave! Please! I’m begging you! I need Micaiah to stay!”

Almedha:
“P-Pelleas?! What are you doing?! How can you kneel before these common folk? Get up this instant!”

Pelleas:
“Our army cannot function without Micaiah. I can’t let that happen! The army must continue the fight!”

Sothe:
“Listen, I don’t know what deals you’ve made with the empire behind our backs, but that’s none of our business. If it means losing Micaiah, I couldn’t care less about what happens to Daein.”

Pelleas:
“If Micaiah leaves the army…she will die.”

Sothe:
“So now the king shows his true colors… Pelleas, I don’t care if you’re the king. Threaten Micaiah again, and I’ll kill you where you stand. Is that clear?”

Almedha:
“Y-you uncouth ruffian! How dare you speak to my son like that!”

Pelleas:
“Micaiah won’t be the only one to die. You. Me. Every single person in Daein. We’ll all die. And it’s all my fault.”

Tauroneo:
“Your Majesty!?”

Sothe:
“What did you mean by that!?”

Almedha:
“Pelleas, you didn’t… You signed a blood pact, didn’t you?”

Almedha:
“You signed a blood pact with the senate after you were crowned! That’s why you’ve been so scared, so terrified as of late. Oh, my son…”

Micaiah:
“What is…a blood pact?”

Sothe:
“Micaiah! You should try to–“

Tauroneo:
“Ah, you’ve awakened.”

Micaiah:
“Please tell me, Your Majesty. What is a blood pact?”

Pelleas:
“I-I swear to you. I didn’t know. I had no idea…”

Flashback (Daein Keep)

[Note: There are extra lines related to the blood pact in the English version]

Pelleas:
“My sincerest apologies, but Daein will not accept this request. Please send my regards to the Apostle and inform her of Daein’s answer.”

Imperial Messenger:
“Hmph…”

Pelleas:
“Is there something wrong, Lord Messenger?”

Imperial Messenger:
“King Pelleas… Please prepare to receive Vice-Minister Lekain.”

Pelleas:
“What?!”

Lekain:
“How do you do, King Pelleas?”

Pelleas:
“H-how did you get here?!”

Lekain:
“Our empire’s magical research has made leaps and bounds. This rewarp staff is our latest invention.”

Lekain:
“With this staff, one can get to any desired destination instantly. Isn’t that just wonderful? Once this staff enters the mass production phase, our nation’s mage corps will become the most feared force on the continent!”

Lekain:
“Before this lovely little item, we used that ghastly warp powder. It worked well enough, but would completely exhaust whoever used it. What’s the use of someone traveling anywhere they wish if they’re too exhausted to do anything afterward? It’d take a very strong soldier to withstand the powder’s side effects. The rewarp staff solves that problem.”

Imperial Messenger:
“Vice-Minister…”

Lekain:
“Ah, now I’ve said too much. I just can’t help myself. I love innovation so.”

Pelleas:
“Um…About the request for Daein to join the war…”

Lekain:
“Oh, yes. That. We have a favor to ask of you, Your Majesty. As you are no doubt aware, an army of sub-humans are threatening the peace of our fair lands. We require the use of the Daein army to wipe out this upstart Laguz Alliance. Would you be so kind?”

Pelleas:
“I… I’m afraid I cannot deploy my army on Begnion’s behalf. My country cannot continue to rebuild while fighting a war. Please understand.”

Lekain:
“Ah, so you reject our request? Then I’ve no choice but to watch you and your people perish slowly.”

Pelleas:
“What?! You’re declaring war on Daein?”

Lekain:
“Hardly! Our country’s forces are busy enough as it is dealing with the sub-humans. There’s no point in foolishly wasting resources by starting a war with Daein.”

Pelleas:
“But, you just said…”

Lekain:
“If I want Daein destroyed… All I’d need is this pact, simple as that.”

Pelleas:
“That’s the loan contract I signed on the day of my coronation. I don’t see how this pertains to–“

Lekain:
“Yes, this is the same document. An informal signing made on behalf of the senate as a sign of our “goodwill”.”

Pelleas:
“That document stated that the empire would grant a loan of a billion gold to Daein with no interest rate and an unspecified payback date. At the time, you said that although it was technically a loan, we could treat the gold as compensation for the occupation army’s misgivings and so did not have to pay it back.”

Lekain:
“Yes, that is all true.”

Pelleas:
“If you want to use that loan as a basis for your threats, then I will gladly return the gold to you. Although we spent a huge sum of gold for Daein’s restoration, we will definitely pay back the loan in its entirety no matter how many years it takes!”

Lekain:
“Oh, such a naive young king. It seems you signed the contract believing it was simply a loan contract. Sadly for you, however…”

Pelleas:
“What are you telling me?”

Lekain:
“Would an ordinary loan contract really require a signature in blood? Did you truly not suspect a thing?”

Pelleas:
“But Izuka said it was a standard practice for this kind of contract…”

Lekain:
“You are correct. It is a standard practice for establishing a “blood pact”.”

Pelleas:
“No, could it be…”

Lekain:
“That’s right. Izuka is one of us. To control Daein, we needed the perfect king who would execute the senate’s will.”

Pelleas:
“I can’t believe it! I won’t!”

Lekain:
“Tah ha ha! I’ll tell you an interesting story. Long ago, a foolhardy king signed a blood pact with the empire to take back his lost kingdom. He soon broke the terms of the pact and began to disobey the empire. Presumably he didn’t understand the power of the oath he’d sworn… Would you like to hear what happened after he defied the empire’s will?”

Pelleas:
“…What?”

Lekain:
“It was quite tragic. One man died on the first day. He was only a peasant, so no one really noticed. Two more died on the second day. Three more on the third day. I think you can see where this is going. The wave of mysterious deaths spread across the kingdom like a contagion. After thirty days, the king finally realized that this was the curse of the blood pact, the price of infidelity. He apologized to the empire and pleaded with them to lift the curse. His plea was graciously accepted on the one hundredth day. By then, the king had lost half of his subordinates, as well as his lovely wife and child. That country remained under the control of the senate for a very long time.”

Pelleas:
“How could this be…”

Lekain:
“I hope I’ve made myself clear. No matter how noble your motives, defiance against us will result in the death of your nation. This you must never forget.”

Before Battle (Daein Keep)

Sothe:
“Let me get this straight. Everyone in Daein will die if you disobey the senate?”

Tauroneo:
“What a heavy burden… It cannot be!”

Sothe:
“What a load of crap! How do I know you or the senate aren’t lying?”

Almedha:
“Show Mother the mark of your pact.”

Pelleas:
“…..”

Almedha:
“It’s true… This is the mark of a blood pact. My son has been deceived!”

Sothe:
“Oh, give it up! You expect us to buy that ghost story? It’s just something to scare little kings into eating their vegetables! Before you go shining Begnion’s boots, get some proof of the senate’s claims!”

Micaiah:
“Sothe…”

Sothe:
“We’ve done enough here. Micaiah, let’s go. We’ll let them find out if that story is real or not.”

Micaiah:
“It’s all true, Sothe.”

Sothe:
“What?”

Micaiah:
“King Pelleas and Queen Almedha are telling us the truth. It’s hard to believe, but I can see it… My power hasn’t gone away. It was just weakened from exhaustion. This is all so horrible… Now Daein can never be free from the senate’s leash.”

[Note: With the exception of the 3rd and 4th lines, the remaining lines about dealing with the blood pact were all added in the English version]

Sothe:
“Even if it’s true, Micaiah, that doesn’t mean you have to go to war again. We could leave Daein…”

Micaiah:
“But without me, who would hold our forces together? Leaving the army would be the same as abandoning the people of Daein. I won’t do it.”

Sothe:
“But…”

Pelleas:
“I’m sorry, everyone… I’m so sorry… I-I-I didn’t know…”

Tauroneo:
“King Pelleas… What then do you propose we do?”

Pelleas:
“Why, obey the empire, of course. We have no other choice in the matter. As long as I follow the senate’s orders, no one will die because of me.”

Sothe:
“No, I can’t accept that! We have finally wrested our country back from the occupation forces… I’d rather be dead than have to bend to the will of the empire. What are we, dogs?!”

Tauroneo:
“And now that Begnion is ordering Daein troops into battle, we are treated as disposable pawns. Many Daein citizens will die of this pact, whether we obey it or not.”

Pelleas:
“It would appear that I have been crowned king during the last days of Daein. Follow or fight…the result is the same. We will be destroyed.”

Micaiah:
“With all due respect, Your Majesty, we can’t give up!”

Pelleas:
“What?”

Micaiah:
“You heard me. The only way to really be doomed is to give up.”

Pelleas:
“Micaiah, there’s no way out of a blood pact. None! What do you suggest we do?”

Micaiah:
“Look for a way out. I know Duke Lekain says the pact can’t be broken, but of course he’d say that! King Pelleas, you have the resources of an entire country to draw on, and the best of reasons to do so. Check the royal library! Check the archives! Somewhere, I’m sure you’ll find…something. Just don’t give up.”

Pelleas:
“Micaiah, forgive me. I was so overwhelmed that I let myself give in to despair. But you’re absolutely right. We can’t give up just yet. We have people to save!”

Tauroneo:
“Unfortunately, we don’t have much time. Begnion will not put off triggering the blood pact until after we’ve found a way to break it.”

Micaiah:
“We can make time. If we take on the empress and the laguz forces, it’ll look as if we’re obeying the senate. In the meantime, you can research the pact.”

Pelleas:
“All right. I’ll start immediately. Just give me as much time as you can…”

Micaiah:
“Of course. We’ll do our best to hold them back…whatever it takes.”

Before Battle (Battlefield)

Sothe:
“It’s exactly as the scout report described. It looks as if the apostle’s forces are using this road to avoid a head-on confrontation. I guess we were right in assuming that they don’t necessarily want to fight.”

Tauroneo:
“The apostle’s army is likely attempting to minimize casualties before they fight the real fight in Begnion. Thus, they would naturally head for the Great Wall of Ivelt that borders both Daein and Begnion. Everything is going as we predicted, but…”

Micaiah:
“Are the rocks ready?”

Tauroneo:
“Yes. They’re in position. However, the terrain conditions are not ideal, so I cannot promise they’ll be much use.”

Micaiah:
“Well, we don’t necessarily need to hit anybody. Our aim is to prevent the enemy from advancing forward.”

Daein Soldier:
“Priestess! General Maiel’s forces have encountered General Ike’s laguz forces. The battle has begun!”

Micaiah:
“All forces, get in position!”

Sothe:
“But, Micaiah… Is this really necessary? King Pelleas is searching for a way to break the blood pact as we speak. Can’t we avoid all of this fighting and somehow pretend to obey the senate?”

Micaiah:
“No, we don’t have enough time. If we let the apostle pass through here, it’ll be too late and her army will cross into Begnion. That will surely anger the senate, and the senate will move to destroy Daein.”

Tauroneo:
“Lady Micaiah, please calm yourself. I know that the one who hates this plan more than anyone else is you.”

Micaiah:
“We must fight with everything we have so that Daein may live on!”

Sothe:
“Micaiah…”

Micaiah:
“The apostle’s army has incredible numbers. We wouldn’t stand a chance taking them head-on. They would march right through us. We need to give Pelleas more time, but if we hold back, the senate will know we’re up to something. For now…let’s just try to draw this out a bit and stop the apostle’s army.”

Sothe:
“If I could only choose one side to be victorious, I would choose our side for the sake of Daein’s citizens. Micaiah, this is what you believe in, right? Compared to you, I’m still just an immature kid…”

Micaiah:
“Don’t say that, Sothe.”

Tauroneo:
“Lady Micaiah. Your strength moves me. I shall not falter.”

Sothe:
“Micaiah… All right. Let’s do it. Let’s do it for our friends–and for our country.”

Daein Soldier:
“We have visual confirmation on the Holy Guards! They’re heading this way!”

Micaiah:
“All troops, ready your weapons! Begin dropping the rocks, now!”

First Turn (Enemy Phase)

Tanith:
“Blast! We’re being ambushed! I should have known…”

Sanaki:
“What is happening?!”

Sigrun:
“We’re under attack. We will engage them now. Please stay inside the carriage, Your Majesty.”

Sanaki:
“Ah… Be careful out there!”

Tanith:
“Someone, go tell General Ike!”

After Battle (Battlefield)

Sothe:
“We’re in position at the top of the cliff. The enemy knights acting as the apostle’s guards are practically decimated and the Holy Guards are trapped at the bottom. Just as we planned.”

Micaiah:
“All right. Thank you.”

Sothe:
“There is no turning back now, Micaiah. You have to give the order.”

Micaiah:
“Yes, I know.”

Daein Soldier:
“General Maiel has fallen to the claws of the sub-humans! General Ike and the Laguz Alliance are heading this way to rescue the apostle!”

Micaiah:
“…Prepare to move to the next phase. Archers, get ready! There’s no more time for doubt.”

(Camera moves to Sanaki’s side)

Sanaki:
“What are they doing? What are they pouring down the cliff?”

Sigrun:
“No! It’s… It’s oil!”

Tanith:
“They’re going to set us aflame!”

Sigrun:
“Apostle, onto my pegasus! We’ll take to the sky!”

Sigrun:
“Tanith, the enemy archers will focus their attacks on us. We need you to deflect their fire no matter the cost!”

Tanith:
“We will protect the apostle from the archers by becoming her shield! Holy Guards, form up!”

Sanaki:
“No! No, Sigrun! We cannot leave the others here! I will not allow it!”

Tanith:
“Commander, we’re ready!”

Sigrun:
“Apostle, do not alarm yourself and hold on tight. Please try not to fall off my pegasus!”

Sanaki:
“Listen to me, Sigrun!”

(Camera moves back to Micaiah’s side)

Micaiah:
“Don’t let the apostle escape! Archers, mages! Bring down that pegasus!”

Sothe:
“Huh? Micaiah, watch–“

(Tibarn flies in and grabs Sothe)

Micaiah:
“Sothe!”

Tibarn:
“Don’t move. I see one arrow fly, and the boy gets a quick lesson in falling.”

Sothe:
“Tibarn! Urk!”

Micaiah:
“Sothe! No, please! All units, cease fire! Now!”

(Ike’s army appears)

Janaff:
“Good, good. Listen to your general and don’t make any fast moves. Not even a twitch can escape my all-seeing eyes.”

Tauroneo:
“General Ike has reached us… We’ve failed.”

[Note: The initial part of this section, before Sanaki arrives, is slightly different in the English version]

Ike:
“So you’re Micaiah of Daein?”

Micaiah:
“Yes…”

Ike:
“Surrender now and go home to Daein. You have no chance of defeating us now.”

Micaiah:
“We cannot surrender…”

Ike:
“Okay, why don’t you at least drop your weapons and we’ll all talk peacefully? This is what the apostle wishes.”

Ike:
“Well?”

Micaiah:
“…..”

Ike:
“Our enemy has always been the senate. If Daein chooses to pull out now and refrain from participating in this war, we can look aside all the things you’ve done.”

Ranulf:
“Wait, Ike! Should we really let them off the hook just like that?:”

Micaiah:
“We won’t retreat or negotiate. Regardless of what you believe, the only choice we have is to fight.”

???:
“Enough! Everyone stand down!”

Micaiah:
“Who’s there?”

Ike:
“Apostle…”

Sanaki:
“I’ve seen enough bloodshed for one day! That’s enough! Please, no more…”

Ike:
“We’ll retreat for now. You’d better do the same, and I mean now. I’m not sure how long I can hold my men back.”

Micaiah:
“But we can’t!”

Tibarn:
“Fine. His death is on your hands, then. Sorry, little Sothe, your friend just killed you. Say a quick good-bye.”

Sothe:
“No, wait, Micai–!”

(Tibarn lets go of Sothe)

Micaiah:
“NOOO! SOTHE!”

(Ulki carries Sothe to safety)

Micaiah:
“Oh, thank the goddess. Sothe…”

Tibarn:
“Take this as a lesson, little beorc. Next time, there won’t be anyone to catch you.”

Tauroneo:
“Lady Micaiah, are you alright?”

Ike:
“General Tauroneo, I’ll ask you one last time. I don’t want to keep fighting Daein. Talk some sense into that girl, all right? She’s losing it.”

Tauroneo:
“…We won’t pursue you this time. However, we cannot avoid this war. That is all I will say for now. And Ike…I’m sorry for this.”

Ike:
“What is going on with you people…”

After Battle (Apostle’s Army)

Ike:
“What’s the situation?”

Soren:
“It’s awful. The Begnion Central Army and the Crimean Royal Knights have almost been completely obliterated. There are barely any knights who can still move.”

Ike:
“Damn, what about the Holy Guards?”

Soren:
“Many of them, including the commander, are fine and well. However, despite the large number of survivors, the oil that Daein used has injured the Holy Guards’ pegasi and all but grounded them. The only thing we can be grateful for is that they didn’t succeed in firing those flaming arrows.”

Ike:
“Yeah, I think awful fits. Thoughts, everyone?”

Skrimir:
“Thoughts?! Daein must answer for this! We attack them immediately!”

Ranulf:
“We can’t. If we fought Daein now, we couldn’t possibly take on the senate’s armies. We have to get Daein to listen to us.”

Sanaki:
“Confusion is exactly what Lekain wants. Daein is merely a pawn in his scheme. But there is one thing I do not understand. Why use such horrible tactics? Oil and fire? What is that girl Micaiah thinking?”

???:
“Micaiah? The Imperial Army has Micaiah on their side?”

Sanaki:
“Who said that?”

Rafiel:
“I thought the apostle’s army was supposed to be fighting the senate, not Daein. How did it all come to this?”

Tibarn:
“Rafiel! When did you arrive?”

Rafiel:
“Just now, with Reyson and Queen Nailah.”

Nailah:
“Reyson went straight to his sister. He will be here with Leanne in a moment.”

Ike:
“Is it all right for the three of you to be here? What about the medallion?”

Rafiel:
“The medallion is right here.”

Ike:
“You brought it with you?”

Nailah:
“We’re very near the point where galdrar won’t be able to contain its power. If this war goes on much longer, the dark god will surely awaken.”

After Battle (Daein Keep)

Almedha:
“Please… Please save him. Please save my son. Come save my Pelleas, I beg of you…”

After Battle (Daein Library)

Pelleas:
“I’ve found it! This is it! A way to break the blood pact! Thank the goddess… I will be able to save my people after all.”

After Battle (Goldoa Lakeside)

Ena:
“Prince Kurth?”

Kurthnaga:
“Oh, hello, Ena.”

Ena:
“What are you doing out so late? Looking for something?”

Kurthnaga:
“No, I was just looking at the moon. Its reflection on the lake is quite lovely, isn’t it?”

Ena:
“Yes, quite.”

Kurthnaga:
“…”

After Battle (Begnion Jail)

Zelgius:
“…”

Begnion Soldier:
“You! H-how did you get in?! How did you find us?! Help, he’s here! Aaaargh!”

Zelgius:
“My apologies for the long wait.”

Sephiran:
“Is the apostle safe?”

Zelgius:
“She fled to Crimea, then exposed the senate’s plots to the world. Currently, she leads the apostle’s army through Daein and is preparing to storm the empire.”

Sephiran:
“I see. Very well… It’s time for us to make our move.”

Zelgius:
“As you wish, my master.”