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Vs Warrior of Light
Ardyn: Your light will eventually die out.
Warrior of Light: Yet it will always return.
Ardyn: My life is fogged in by a shroud of misery.
Warrior of Light: Worry less for yourself and more for your victims.
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Vs Garland
Ardyn: We are both screwed by destiny.
Garland: Yet your offender is not a Lufenian!
Ardyn: I thought we were allies, Garland.
Garland: Once Chaos is tamed, I won't need you.
Ardyn: Godhood is wasted on Spiritus.
Garland: Which is why I will take it from him.
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Vs Firion
Ardyn: Would you sacrifice everything in the name of freedom?
Firion: Don't think you can make my resolve waver.
Ardyn: How are your siblings?
Firion: Safe, and far away from you.
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Vs the Emperor
Ardyn: Think of the hell we can both unleash.
The Emperor: Only a fool would trust you, jester.
Ardyn: Can't we reach a new understanding?
The Emperor: Not a chance in my hell, Ardyn.
Ardyn: This is for Leon.
The Emperor: That coward sent you to face me?
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Vs Onion Knight
Ardyn: How can you? You're just a boy!
Onion Knight: An opinion shared by Xande.
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Vs Cloud of Darkness
Ardyn: Oh? Did I summon you? I'm so sorry.
Cloud of Darkness: Groveling will not save you, human.
Ardyn: Two Clouds here can be so confusing.
Cloud of Darkness: Yet only one controls the Void.
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Vs Cecil Harvey
Ardyn: Light and Darkness? Now I'm intrigued.
Cecil: You won't think so in a few minutes.
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Vs Kain Highwind
Ardyn: Poor, lovelorn Dragoon--
Kain: Finish that sentence carefully, Chancellor.
Ardyn: Any relations to dear Aranea?
Kain: No, but I am aware she's another Dragoon like myself.
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Vs Golbez
Ardyn: I have your brother, Golbez.
Golbez: Release him, or I will crush you!
Ardyn: You will regret having found me.
Golbez: Only if you leave this fight alive.
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Vs Bartz Klauser
Ardyn: Aren't you having fun!
Bartz: This is no game, Ardyn!
Ardyn: Will you put on a fashion show for me?
Bartz: It'll be deadly.
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Vs ExDeath
Ardyn: You send parts of the world into the Void? I'm impressed.
ExDeath: Impressed? You should feel fear, Chancellor!
Ardyn: I have studied you. You have weaknesses.
ExDeath: You won't live long enough to exploit them.
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Vs Terra Branford
Ardyn: A half-Astral challenges me?
Terra: Your daemon powers will not reach my world!
Ardyn: I must admit: Kefka's powers are a sight to behold.
Terra: But he didn't earn them: he stole them!
Ardyn: You also know of Kings?
Terra: Why yes! Have you met Edgar and Sabin?
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Vs Locke Cole
Ardyn: Still looking for that 'relic'? I can help you.
Locke: But your shady character is kind of a giveaway.
Ardyn: Remind me: Is her name Celes?
Locke: You won't find her an easy prey.
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Vs Kefka Palazzo
Ardyn: At least try to be funny.
Kefka: Then I shall give you a gag of a lifetime!
Ardyn: Tarnish Aera's name again and I'll--
Kefka: Try something that's not done to me already!
Ardyn: You were one of the conspirators!
Kefka: At your service, Chancellor!
Ardyn: Your mind is human, yet not.
Kefka: It's called insanity. Try it sometime.
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Vs Cloud Strife
Ardyn: If you understand losing someone you love, you wouldn't judge me.
Cloud: I have, and I will.
Ardyn: You wouldn't take immortality if given it?
Cloud: Not if it meant living as you do.
Ardyn: I hear you broke the 'bro code'.
Cloud: What other lies has Kefka spilled about me?
Ardyn: You're not the only one who's lost his mind.
Cloud: We all have our demons, Ardyn.
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Vs Tifa Lockhart
Ardyn: I think little Noct has a crush on you.
Tifa: While sweet, it is unwelcome.
Ardyn: Don't be vexed. I won't bite.
Tifa: I like not being a daemon, thank you.
Ardyn: A shame Barret and Nanaki will not be joining us.
Tifa: What have you done with them, Ardyn!?
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Vs Sephiroth
Ardyn: Seeking to undo your fate?
Sephiroth: By any means necessary.
Ardyn: I believe a man named Genesis is looking for you.
Sephiroth: I'll leave a trail of your blood to draw him.
Ardyn: We are both puppets.
Sephiroth: That makes one of us.
Ardyn: Can't stand being lonely, can you?
Sephiroth: Only you would try to provoke me.
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Vs Squall Leonhart
Ardyn: You can't kill me with those silent stares.
Squall: That's the least I'm doing to you.
Ardyn: I hear you're not too fond of your classmates.
Squall: That was a long time ago.
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Vs Rinoa Heartilly
Ardyn: What will it take to bring out the other you?
Rinoa: Do you want me to lose control!?
Ardyn: Poor little Sorceress. Always coming up short.
Rinoa: You are such a meanie!
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Vs Ultimecia
Ardyn: I have learned your true name. Rinoa, wasn't it?
Ultimecia: I'm afraid you are mistaken, Chancellor!
Ardyn: Is our quarrel professional? Or is it personal?
Ultimecia: It is both.
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Vs Zidane Tribal
Ardyn: If it isn't Sephiroth's new boy toy.
Zidane: What are you talking about? There's nothing between him and me!
Ardyn: You do realize Vivi is only a puppet.
Zidane: Mock him at your peril, Chancellor!
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Vs Kuja
Ardyn: Why can't you be more like your brother?
Kuja: By being a lech? Not my style.
Ardyn: Despite what you think, I am not evil.
Kuja: So you're another one of fate's actors then?
Ardyn: The Starscourge will reach Gaia and Terra.
Kuja: I could care less for either.
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Vs Tidus
Ardyn: To many, you are a nightmare.
Tidus: I don't know who's worse-- you or my old man.
Ardyn: I met Auron on the Phantom Train once.
Tidus: Is that why you reek?
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Vs Yuna
Ardyn: Where are your Guardians, High Summoner?
Yuna: What makes you think I need their protection?
Ardyn: Your Bahamut is just a child!?
Yuna: What did you think his Fayth was?
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Vs Jecht
Ardyn: If it isn't Sin himself.
Jecht: I ain't here to impress you, red-head.
Ardyn: You remind me of that Gladio guy.
Jecht: Is he strong but full of himself, too?
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Vs Shantotto
Ardyn: The next rhyme you make will be your last.
Shantotto: Bring it, you presumptuous nit!
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Vs Kam'lanaut
Ardyn: I have also faced betrayal from a brother.
Kam'lanaut: One of the few things we have in common.
Ardyn: Care to join the resistance?
Kam'lanaut: So now you do a god's bidding?
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Vs Vaan
Ardyn: You? A sky pirate? You're better off as just a street rat!
Vaan: Said so many others.
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Vs Vayne Carudas Solidor
Ardyn: Never again will I work for an Empire.
Vayne: You misread my intent, Chancellor.
Ardyn: Are we parting ways? Or remaining partners?
Vayne: I haven't decided.
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Vs Gabranth
Ardyn: Your hatred pales before mine
Gabranth: I doubt that is possible.
Ardyn: I am above the law.
Gabranth: But not mine, Chancellor.
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Vs Lightning
Ardyn: Some souls are beyond saving.
Lightning: You're a fool for thinking like that.
Ardyn: I have a new ally in Ifrit.
Lightning: For all I know, you're only using him.
Ardyn: How does it feel fighting against a friend?
Lightning: The same one you stabbed in the back?
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Vs Snow Villiers
Ardyn: We have both been screwed over by the gods.
Snow: That doesn't make us allies.
Ardyn: You have been cold to my entreaties.
Snow: Because you proved you can't be trusted.
Ardyn: How does it feel fighting against a friend?
Snow: Do you have all day, Chancellor?
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Vs Y'shtola Rhul
Ardyn: Who is this Ascian you keep comparing me to?
Y'shtola: Emet-Selch had mannerisms similar to yours.
Ardyn: You must find secretive friends tedious.
Y'shtola: Perhaps, but you'll do well not to misjudge Urianger!
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Vs Zenos yae Galvus
Ardyn: Didn't you pick up a scythe recently?
Zenos: Want me to demonstrate?
Ardyn: I had higher hopes for our partnership.
Zenos: To you, I am an expendable asset.
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Vs Noctis Lucis Caelum
Ardyn: This is it. The Battle between Kings!
Noctis: May it be the last.
Ardyn: How is your entourage, by the way?
Noctis: Somewhere far from you!
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Vs Ardyn Izunia
Ardyn: Did Bahamut send you?
Ardyn: Why assume he is your only enemy?
Ardyn: How could you stoop so low?
Ardyn: Somnus and Aera had held me back.
Ardyn: Self-torment does not become you.
Ardyn: Then let us return to rest.
Ardyn: I had to kill Iedolas Aldercapt because he made a mistake.
Ardyn: Now it's time to erase that mistake.
Ardyn: Another hallucination from the shadows?
Ardyn: If only that were true.
Ardyn: I see only a pretender to the throne.
Ardyn: You'll see nothing once you're shrouded in darkness.
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Vs Ramza Beoulve
Ardyn: Just a thin weak sword? You can't be serious.
Ramza: Underestimate me at your peril.
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Vs Ace
Ardyn: You think it's better to forget the dead, don't you?
Ace: What makes you think it's my choice?