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When Byleth got to the monastery, Edelgard was also there. They talked a little about why Byleth was there and what she’d been doing for the last five years, and then Edelgard asked Byleth to join her.
“All that matters is this… Will you return to the Empire with me?”
“I…”
“Hesitation. It betrays your true answer. That means… we’re enemies now, you and I. My teacher, the time for discussion has come to an end!”
“What discussion?” Byleth said, exasperated. “You didn’t tell me anything. If you want me to join you, at least give me your pitch. Tell me what all you’re trying to do and why, and then I can decide whether I’m willing to support you or not.”
“It’s more dramatic if you don’t know anything.”
“No it’s not. A story where you don’t know what’s going on is basically not a story at all. There’s nothing interesting about that.”
“Yes, well, let’s get to the end before we judge. Crimson Flower and Verdant Wind might have both failed to tell my story, but maybe this route will be different.”
Byleth sighed. “Yeah, I guess we’ll see.”