>>5497348>“Professor, where have you been for the last five years? We’d heard no word of you after the Battle of Garreg Mach.”“It’s…a complicated affair.” Seteth interjects. “The Professor was incapacitated and out of commission following the conclusion of the battle and the Archbishop’s disappearance. It was only recently that she was fit to join the conflict. And, needless to say, there’s been no shortage of fighting to help her get caught up to speed.”
>“I’m glad things are beginning to take a turn for the better for us in this war, but I must ask, how is all this possible? With all due respect, I’d heard the Empire had the upper hand in their fights with the Knights of Seiros?”“In addition to the return of the Professor, we’d received aid from some soldiers belonging to the Empire, led by Ferdinand von Aegir. It seems not everyone back home is happy with the way Edelgard and her minister have been conducting things. Though they aren’t numerous, Ferdinand’s forces have provided us with manpower we were in desperate need of.”
So, Ferdinand was one of the turncoats that Claude had mentioned? The two of you hardly interacted during your time at the academy, but you recall fighting him and his forces at the beginning of the war, during the Siege of Charon. It was good to know that he’d had a change of heart since then and turned against Edelgard. You just hoped he wouldn’t hold a grudge from that battle that saw you repelling his attack.
>“Are there any other Black Eagles that came with Ferdinand?” You ask, hopeful that you may meet with more of your friends.“A few.” Byleth comments. “Why don’t you go and see for yourself? I noticed you brought Ashe to us as well. He’s being held for the time being, at least until we can get back to Garreg Mach. Thank you though, for not killing him out there.”
>“What’s our plan now?”Seteth answers. “With the supplies secured and the way clear, we’ll be taking everything back to Garreg Mach. Once we arrive, we’ll meet to discuss our next course of action. I’d like for you to join us as well in that conversation, if possible, Blair.”
>“I’d be happy to. We’ll finish transporting these crates and have this valley to our backs in no time.”You leave the three leaders to conclude their conversation. Before you depart the tent, Byleth informs you that you can find the other Black Eagles nearby.
>A): Visit Ashe where he is being held>B): Go and see the Black Eagles 