Advancing on the Capital

Campaign: Chaos in the Capital

Chapter 14 / 1-1

Advancing on the Capital

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Summary

With the decisive battle in the capital at hand, the prince renews his resolve by speaking with a combat android who recently gained a heart. Meanwhile, Harle and the Other lurk and wait; the Other seems to be expecting something, but what that may be remains unsaid.

Dialogue

New Alberian Army

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Campsite

By this time tomorrow, we will be inside imperial territory. Yes... You not feeling well or something, Euden? You seem down. I'm fine, Luca. Thank you. I just want to go take in some night air. I'll be back in just a bit, so you guys should try to get some sleep.

Maaan, I sure hope he's okay. He seems tormented. Ain't no surprise about that—he's about to lead all of us into the wolf's den. Boss's got a whole lot of weight ridin' on his shoulders. ...... Dragalia Lost: Chapter 14

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Chaos in the Capital
After we made it back from Lake Reeve, we assembled our forces and started marching for Sol Alberia. Now we find ourselves camped just outside the Dyrenell Empire's territory, with the decisive battle about to begin. We're heading for the royal palace, and the throne where Morsayati waits. ...And Zethia. Just hold on, Zethia. I'm going to defeat the Other and get you back. ...I swear it.

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(The fight that begins tomorrow will decide everything.) Ma... Mae... Maestro. Wait, is this a combat android? I don't think I've ever had one talk to me except for Mascula and Laxi. So, um...hi there. Can I help you? Maestro...looks sad. That makes...me sad. Goodness, now I'm making you guys worry in addition to Laxi and Mas... Hey, wait. Did you just say you're WORRIED about me? He looks quite surprised. ▷Oh, he's surprised, all right.◁ What's going on here? I thought you two were the only androids with a heart, but if these others are worried for me... ▷It was once the case that we were the only androids with a heart, but recently, others of our kind have begun to exhibit this type of behavior.◁ How is that possible? The cause is unknown. However, I surmise it may be connected to how Mascula's heart is housed within me. ▷As the commanding unit of the androids, Laxi has a highly-developed faculty for communicating and coordinating with our siblings.◁ And Mascula's heart is more complex than my own. And you think that's affecting all the other androids somehow? Yes. Irregular conditions have brought upon unintended operations in them. In my judgment, they are flawed. ▷Oh, are you KIDDING me?!◁ ▷How can you not be happy about how your siblings are changing and growing? I know I'M thrilled!◁ Hey, the more androids we get who are like you two, the better. Maestro...happy. This makes...me happy. ▷Heh. Even their brand-new hearts know enough to worry about you.◁ Affirmative. Myself, Mascula, and our brethren are all with you. As such, there is no need for concern. Make haste and lead us to a world of total peace. ...I will. Thank you. I do not understand. ▷Yeah, what did we do?◁ I've been getting bogged down in details lately, and you just reminded me what it is that truly matters.

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We're on the Empire's doorstep, everyone. And though the battle ahead will be fierce, we set our sights to victory and forge on! Looks like the boss shook free'a whatever it was what had him in the dumps, yeah? Indeed, my darling's mien now carries its usual handsome and determined look! Understood. We shall bring to you victory, Euden. Today, we bring peace to our land. All units...forwaaaaaard MARCH! Commencing advance. We will bring peace. Android unit, halt. Command received. Ceasing operations. ▷Am I crazy, or did the androids just act without waiting for your command?◁ This was my observation as well. I surmise this to be another effect of their recent growth and development. ▷So it's because of my heart?◁ Dyrenell Empire

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Throne Room
I bring news, O Empress. It seems the New Alberian Army crossed into our great Empire a short while ago. Finally! I had grown quite weary of all this sitting about. An opinion I most heartily share, Your Majesty. You seem unable to hold back your grin, Harle. Are you truly so eager for this fight? I forget myself before you, Majesty. I fear my lips have a mind of their own when it comes to the matter of what is to transpire. Will it be tragedy? Perhaps a comedy! Ah, but war truly is the apex of all human amusements. You are a capricious man to the last, but pray do as you wish; I've little interest in whatever motives play behind that little smile of yours. You may probe and churn as you wish— or turn tail, even, if the fancy strikes. What a cruel thing to say to one who has only ever prostrated himself before you in loyalty most abject! Plot to your wretched heart's content, mummer! Only see that you do not interfere with my plans. But of course, Your Majesty. Your wishes are my own. And as for the preparations for welcoming your dearest brother, I am pleased to report they are complete. Heh heh... His intentions are as inscrutable as ever, but no matter. If he manages to stop them, then that's the end of that. However, if they manage to make it all the way here...