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|Chapter=6
|ChapterName=The Halidom's Crisis
|Location=3
|Part=5
|LocationName=Enemy Camp
|NextQuest=One Last Push
|PreviousQuest=Battle with Valyx's Soldiers
|ThumbnailImage=10001_01
|Summary=The prince proves his valor. But to prove he possesses the third and most important trait of a king, he makes for the heart of the woods to answer Valyx's final challenge.
|Dialogue={{ST|Luca}} The assignment was to prove he's strong in both body and spirit, right? I'd say we all passed that one with flying colors! 
{{ST|Notte}} What now, Valyx? That a little more valor than you could handle?! 
{{ST|Valyx}} I admit, you've royal blood and valor both. But what of the third trait of kings— the one paramount among them? 
{{ST|The Prince}} What is it, Brother? Surely the time has come to tell me. 
{{ST|Valyx}} Follow me to the heart of the woods if you wish to know. But know one thing: if you prove to lack this trait, that place will be your grave. Unworthy kings do naught but die. 
{{ST|The Prince}} ...... 
{{ST|Elisanne}} He's not one to shy away from dramatic threats, your brother. 
{{ST|Cleo}} If whatever he's planned proves unreasonable, surely the chance for escape will— 
{{ST|The Prince}} Can I ask a favor, Notte? 
{{ST|Notte}} Uh-oh. I worry about the kind of favor where you have to ask if you can ask. 
{{ST|The Prince}} I need your help in the coming battle. So I want you to stay here. In the castle. 
{{ST|Notte}} What, ALONE?! I thought we were together to the end and junk, Euden! 
{{ST|The Prince}} We are—which is why I'm entrusting this task to you. If I don't come back...I want you to leave. And I want you to take everyone who's left with you. Your wings give you vantage over the entire woods. You'll know the safest path. 
{{ST|Notte}} This isn't funny, Euden! 
{{ST|The Prince}} Oh, I have no intention of dying. I swore to protect my people, and that's a vow I very much want to keep. But I also can't let that vow die with me should the worst come to pass. I need to know you'll be safe, no matter what happens. Even if I'm not around to see it, so long as you all survive, there's still a chance you'll find a peaceful home. 
{{ST|Notte}} Euden, I'm not— 
{{ST|Ranzal}} What's with all the damn worry? Whatever the third trait is, I'm sure this guy's got it oozin' outta his ears. 
{{ST|Luca}} H-hey, that's right! Let's go show that pompous oaf what we're made of! 
{{ST|The Prince}} I'll prove myself and return to all of you. I swear it. 
{{ST|Cleo}} (The mists have lifted from this place, yet fate remains shrouded still.) (But...surely his path does not end here!) 
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