Ellie nearly felt sorry for interjecting the way she had - the ensuing chaos was definitely warranted, as far as appearances went, but it didn't bode well for the group. She felt eyes burning holes the size of gold pieces in the back of her head as she approached the group with the Hyperion legion, as well as discontent glances from the front. The most obnoxious of the group seemed rather peeved, as well as rude. Instead of causing more ruckus, Ellie bit her tongue.
As the groups bickered, they made their way to an alley nearby, lest they find themselves on the wrong end of the law for causing such a disturbance. Paige and the Hyperions chattered some, discussing their findings and new developments. A war brewing, and a new motive; all paths leading to, what seemed to Ellie, the eventual razing of Bern - home.
"Speaking of the invasion, we think we have an idea about why the Tower of the Saint was razed. My Dyrnwyn ties into it. We don't think destroying the tower was purely a religious act. We believe that they seized the legendary weapons inside."
"Since we left Etruria, we've been chased by Lycian men hunting Dyrnwyn. It might not look like much, but our ancestor Francesca made it as a complement or a replacement to the Legendary Weapons. We think the Emperor is collecting these ancient relics."
"And a war with Bern could allow him to seize Eckesachs from the King of Bern. Perhaps even the Shrine of Seals. We need to find this heir quickly, lest the worst happens."
Ellie's normally kiddish smirk had sunken into a pout, her face unmistakably bereft of cheerfulness. She couldn't hide her concern; despite what little she had, Bern would always be home. She wouldn't stand to see it fall, nor the first noble King of Bern in over a century with it.
"We can't let Bern fall," Ellie remarked in a somber tone; she lifted her head and systematically met everyone's gaze. "I want to fight for Bern. I... can't help but trust the King." She shot Paige a quick glance, hoping in equal measure she would sympathize, as well as offer no inclination as to knowing Ellie's secrets. Her mind was made. If this enigmatic mister Ambrose's Vanguard were going to break the Emperor's hold on Etruria, she would help - if they stood with Bern. She carried the weight of knowing she'd be breaking her promise should they refuse... but she was confident she could sway them. She had to.
As the groups bickered, they made their way to an alley nearby, lest they find themselves on the wrong end of the law for causing such a disturbance. Paige and the Hyperions chattered some, discussing their findings and new developments. A war brewing, and a new motive; all paths leading to, what seemed to Ellie, the eventual razing of Bern - home.
"Speaking of the invasion, we think we have an idea about why the Tower of the Saint was razed. My Dyrnwyn ties into it. We don't think destroying the tower was purely a religious act. We believe that they seized the legendary weapons inside."
"Since we left Etruria, we've been chased by Lycian men hunting Dyrnwyn. It might not look like much, but our ancestor Francesca made it as a complement or a replacement to the Legendary Weapons. We think the Emperor is collecting these ancient relics."
"And a war with Bern could allow him to seize Eckesachs from the King of Bern. Perhaps even the Shrine of Seals. We need to find this heir quickly, lest the worst happens."
Ellie's normally kiddish smirk had sunken into a pout, her face unmistakably bereft of cheerfulness. She couldn't hide her concern; despite what little she had, Bern would always be home. She wouldn't stand to see it fall, nor the first noble King of Bern in over a century with it.
"We can't let Bern fall," Ellie remarked in a somber tone; she lifted her head and systematically met everyone's gaze. "I want to fight for Bern. I... can't help but trust the King." She shot Paige a quick glance, hoping in equal measure she would sympathize, as well as offer no inclination as to knowing Ellie's secrets. Her mind was made. If this enigmatic mister Ambrose's Vanguard were going to break the Emperor's hold on Etruria, she would help - if they stood with Bern. She carried the weight of knowing she'd be breaking her promise should they refuse... but she was confident she could sway them. She had to.
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