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- (In dialogue, the tactician character is called [Tact]. That's the code that makes the game say the player's name they put in at the beginning of the game.)
- ///C
- Arjun:
- Haah... Hahhh...
- The tactician:
- Are you okay?
- Arjun:
- Yes... Haaah... Weee... Just... catching... breath...
- The tactician:
- You really aren't used to this, huh?
- Arjun:
- N-No... No, I am not. I'm sorry, Lady [Tact]! I'm just an amateur compared to everyone else here. Oh, maybe it was a mistake for me to even bother... I'm useless, aren't I?
- The tactician:
- Well, you've got heart at least. That alone goes a long way. You're still pretty green though... But I wouldn't have made the okay to have you out here if I didn't think you had what it takes.
- Arjun:
- You think I can do this?
- The tactician:
- ... With the right guidance. You could use a bit of training though. ... If you really want it, I can give it to you.
- Arjun:
- B-By all means! Give it to me!
- The tactician:
- It's going to hurt... You might crack. Are you prepared for that?
- Arjun:
- Y-Yes... Even if I do crack... Maybe that's what I need... I need power... Power to become a true Emperor...
- The tactician:
- If that's what you want, I'll do what I can...
- Arjun:
- Thank you, Lady [Tact]...
- ///B
- Arjun:
- Gyaagh!! I wasn't prepared for this at all!! Training!? There is no training here! It has been real combat from the very start!
- The tactician's voice:
- ARJUN, WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING MUMBLING!? KILL THE ENEMY! UNLESS YOU WANT TO DIE! I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE THE IMPERIAL PRINCE OR NOT! IF YOU CAN'T KILL THOSE PEOPLE, YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO LIVE!
- Arjun:
- Oh... I hate this... I hate this so much... I wanna go home... I wanna go home...! But...
- ...
- Arjun:
- They'll all dead.
- The tactician:
- ... You... survived, at least. I'd say a job well done, but I'd be a liar. So, job just done.
- Arjun:
- I-I don't know if I can do this anymore, Lady [Tact]... What if everyone was right about me...?
- The tactician:
- You can only prove them wrong or prove them right. What's it going to be?
- Arjun:
- I want to prove them wrong... I want to reach Raum's level... But it's just so hard!!
- *he kneels*
- But i-if I fail... It's over! Deimos doesn't have a future! Who else can take my place!? More corrupt noblemen!? The country will rot
- from the inside... It's up to me... But... if I'm incapable of becoming strong...! Ungh... UOOOOOOOOOUUUUUHHHH...
- The tactician:
- Prince Arjun...
- ...............
- The tactician:
- Are you done?
- Arjun:
- Yes... Yes... I'm sorry.
- The tactician:
- ... Maybe I'm not cut out for training you. I thought if I acted like my father, it would be good. But I don't think I have the stomach for it.
- Arjun:
- No... You can't! I beg of you, continue doing it like that!
- The tactician:
- After that meltdown...?
- Arjun:
- I need more, Lady [Tact]. I'll cry my feelings away and become a true Emperor... I must become stronger... Please...!
- The tactician:
- ... Very well...
- ///A
- The tactician:
- Hmm, good job.
- Arjun:
- I still have much to learn...
- The tactician:
- Even so, you've grown by leaps and bounds. Be prideful of your accomplishments, Arjun.
- Arjun:
- ... You're getting too soft on me...
- The tactician:
- Oh, shut up! I'm proud of my little student! Let me do that for you at least!
- Arjun:
- O-Oh... Okay... The tactician:
- You are a fast learner though for sure. Honestly, if it were any other rookie, I'd of put them on the sidelines for now. Things have... become too dangerous for the average warrior. To win this, we need the best of the best...
- Arjun:
- I don't think I've become that special...
- The tactician:
- ... Well, better you remain modest, anyway. Becoming overconfident kills people.
- Arjun:
- I do know I have become stronger... And I've learned to keep my emotions in check better... Thank you, Lady [Tact]...
- The tactician:
- It's no problem. ... Look, I know you want to become hardened and strong... But don't lose that compassionate center of yours.
- Arjun:
- Wha...?
- The tactician:
- I get why you want to change. Deimos will need a strong ruler to survive. Just don't become too obsessed with strength. You may end up becoming a second Raum.
- Arjun:
- A second Raum... I cannot lie, such a description appeals to me. Raum was a brutal man, but he did things a ruler has to do, even if it seems hard and cruel...
- The tactician:
- ...
- Arjun:
- But I want to only be a monster when necessary. I will treat my people with love and respect. Just like my parents did when they lived.
- The tactician:
- I'm sure you'll do fine, Prince Arjun.
- Arjun:
- If I succeed in making the empire great again... You'll be on top of my list on who to thank. Thank you, my Lady [Tact]... For all you've done...
- The tactician:
- Heh, you really are a cute one, Prince.
- Arjun:
- Mghk!?
- The tactician:
- Heehee... Don't take that too seriously.
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