The Eve of the Clash
The Eve of the ClashSummary
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
Notte: What now, Valyx? That a little more valor than you could handle?!
Valyx: I admit, you've royal blood and valor both. But what of the third trait of kings— the one paramount among them?
Euden: What is it, Brother? Surely the time has come to tell me.
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.
Euden: ......
Elisanne: He's not one to shy away from dramatic threats, your brother.
Cleo: If whatever he's planned proves unreasonable, surely the chance for escape will—
Euden: Can I ask a favor, Notte?
Notte: Uh-oh. I worry about the kind of favor where you have to ask if you can ask.
Euden: I need your help in the coming battle. So I want you to stay here. In the castle.
Notte: What, ALONE?! I thought we were together to the end and junk, Euden!
Euden: 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.
Notte: This isn't funny, Euden!
Euden: 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.
Notte: Euden, I'm not—
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.
Luca: H-hey, that's right! Let's go show that pompous oaf what we're made of!
Euden: I'll prove myself and return to all of you. I swear it.
Cleo: (The mists have lifted from this place, yet fate remains shrouded still.) (But...surely his path does not end here!)