>>6121179“Perhaps.” Alvin says. “I’ve kept this hidden from her mother during our dealings, and have only ever reported that she was in good health. I would not tell Countess Blair anything more than that without fully knowing the facts myself. Bronte always spoke highly of her parents, and I do not believe she would wish for them to have any cause for concern. That being said, I’m telling you this now for a good reason. You may have more to do in the capital than just winning the Competition. You should make sure that your cousin remains safe. And perhaps, if it comes to it, offer her much needed counsel as well. I’m sure a familiar face from home would do her much good.”
Here you had been hoping to utilize Bronte to your advantage, but it seemed she might need your help as much as you’d need hers. You weren’t sure what to make of Alvin’s story. What reason would Bronte have to manipulate the Princess? Something like that was not in her nature. You hadn’t seen her in three years, but you couldn’t fathom her changing that much. Regardless of the truth of the matter, you would not abide any harm to come to your cousin. Her enemies would be your enemies. And they’d find you a difficult obstacle to get through.
Alvin begins marshaling his men to get ready to depart Solis. As you exit the city gates, you find your allies at your side. You weren’t used to relying on others, but you had a feeling you’d lean on them greatly in the days to come.
“Ahh, Solis was such a cute city!” May exclaims. “I bet Morfis will be even grander when we get there!”
“I’ll ride up ahead and look out for trouble.” Adeline declares
“I’ll join you.” Cuthbert grunts. “Got one eye that still works. Can certainly manage a bit of scouting.
“What a fascinating device. What other sort of technologies is Morfis home to?” Elric says. He’d chosen to ride in Alvin’s ballista, and was examining the levers closely. You prayed he didn’t accidentally fire the thing.
“Please be careful, Lord Elric.” Cassius says. “Why don’t you step away from that and ride by my side? I have plenty of things I’d like to ask you. For starters, is it true that women in Fodlan dye their hair shades of pink and blue in order to attract potential mates?’
In 30 days, you would be in Morfis, the City of Illusions, competing for the hand of Princess Yulia xan Phanes. You’d been in this country for only a brief moment, and yet you already felt as if you’d grown stronger. That was good. It was exactly what you both wanted and needed. You silently pledge to yourself to come out of this thing on top, and continue developing your strength.
>Gain one extra usage of:>A): Crest of Indech>B): Crest of Macuil 