"Without a doubt, many people will die in this war. I know you're not okay with that, but you haven't asked me to stop it either, Vaan slowly mentioned as he stood beside Astoria.
"It's true that I'm not okay with it," Astoria admitted before saying, "But I also know you have plans to make use of this war, and I don't want to get in your way."
"I know," Vaan calmly acknowledged.
"That's why I will give you a chance to announce your identity to the empire and persuade them to give up. Those who still have loyalty to the true heir will be spared, but those who stubbornly defy it will pay the price."
"Thank you, Vaan," Astoria said gratefully, resting her head on Vaan's shoulder.
It had been over three hundred years since she left the Holy Knight Empire. Although she still possessed a sense of responsibility to the people, it wasn't as strong as in the past.
At the same time, she had become more flexible with her principles since her meeting with Vaan.
