A Ruler's Legitimacy

Campaign: Chaos in the Capital

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A Ruler's Legitimacy

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Summary

Thanks to a cell of supporters in the imperial army, the New Alberian forces succeed in infiltrating the capital. Seeing how the soldiers are willing to risk their lives for the prince, Elisanne begins to fret over his true identity.

Dialogue

Former Sol Alberia

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The City Walls
The enemy's forces are almost here! Protect the castle gates to the last man! ...... (All right!)

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This should be the place... Right! Time to get out of here... You there! Stop! What are you doing?! Is that a magic circle? ...No, stop! Wait! Out of my way! Gaaagh! Y-you...traitorous snake... The right course for Alberia is to be free from the Other's control. Glory to the seventh scion, and glory to Alberia!

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Captain, the wall has been destroyed, and New Alberian forces are now pouring into the capital! What a clever little plan that was... Euden, you sneaky devil! Our forces are in disarray, sir! What are your orders?! The men are yours now. Do as you see fit. I've preparations to attend to and will be taking my leave. Ta taaaaa! W-wait! Sir! Captain Harle!

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We made it into the city! Hang on. Who's that? Confirming imperial forces ahead. Commencing with termination. Wait, Laxi. They aren't our enemy. It's good to see you made it, Prince Euden! Relax, Laxi. This fella's the leader of a faction in the imperial army what decided to ally with us. Your plan to bring down the wall worked perfectly. I hope you didn't suffer too many losses in the process? They caught on at the last minute, so we didn't escape without casualties. ...I see. I'm sorry. Do not despair, Your Highness. All sides suffer losses in war. They died for a future they believed in: a legitimate heir of the royal bloodline restored to his rightful place on the throne. So reclaim that throne, Your Highness... for all of their sakes. ...... Claiming the throne has never been my overriding goal; I just hope I'm able to live up to everyone's expectations. But I promise you this much: I WILL defeat the Other and restore peace to Alberia. That's good enough for us, Your Highness. Now let's make for the palace! Our allies have already begun to foment an uprising in the city proper. Everyone, fan out and guide the prince! Glory to the seventh scion! Glory to the Kingdom of Alberia! Thank you, everyone. Now let's make for the palace and put an end to the Other! Huzzah! ...... These people have gathered, bonded, fought, and died for the great cause of His Highness's legitimacy. But were they to learn his true identity, they would feel naught but betrayal. It would foster terrible unrest, and possibly throw the world into even more turmoil than it currently faces. Are my actions proper? Are they just? Am I truly serving the right person...?