>>5342677>>5342682>>5342691>>5342693>>5342711>>5342762"We were already going there anyway, I have no problem accepting your request." You take Flora's offer, approaching Schierke to instruct her on what to do when you are absent from The Pegasus.
"You are a neutral party in this. Please help direct our fighters appropriately in my absence - they're quite used to a telepathic assistant at this point. They don't need much more than being pointed at the right targets to make sure we can dismantle the enemy forces most effectively, they're all quite capable. Just make sure to keep their specialties in mind. If you have any questions, I'm sure they can help answer them."
"Y-You make it sound like I'm going to be your substitute!" Schierke stammer.
"As if the pressure wasn't already growing on her!" Ivalera chastises you for adding weight on her shoulders.
"Well, in some regards, you are. If you believe your school of magic is inferior to mine, it's time for you to learn what the extent of your true powers."
"I... I'll do my best... For Master Flora!" Schierke deflects the absurdity of her situation by focusing on her master's wishes.
"Are you rally sure that trusting Guts is in our best interests?" Serpico voices his worries as you turn over to him and Hyde.
"I will not throw your trust on the mud, neither your experience. So take it as a test to see if Guts can prove himself. You aren't under him, and can voice your opinion on how to deal with this trolls and save the people of Enoch. I doubt this will create a friendship, but if Enoch can be saved it will help us in the future. Another settlement that isn't full of monsters, be real and false ones, is one that can help the Union."
"And Guts? Treat them well and consider their thoughts and actions. You were also a commander, not just a warrior. Show us that those tales of a butcher are nothing but lies." You voice your trust to Guts, even if he doesn't trust himself.
"...Are they really? I wish I had the gall of the commander I was at that time... After what happened with them... I'm not sure if I should command anyone but mysef..." His hand visibly shakes, remembering his dead comrades... Maybe you struck a never with him.
"You have plenty of time to plan your expeditions. For now, I'll consider our negotiations complete." Flora concludes.
"Thank you! Thank you so much!" Morgan hugs Guts as he is distracted, crying and weeping his tears on his shoulder.
"H-Hey!"
"You must all be tired from your journey. Please rest for the night, you have plenty of time to depart until tomorrow. Schierke will prepare a meal for you all. As my mansion is protected by my talismans, you may rest easy."
