[It was a rare order, sharply spoken by the normally placid tactician who carried the exact same sentiments in his heart.]
We can't let our emotions get in the way-- that's exactly what Hakuei did, and that's why she can't bear to join us on the battlefield. It's too painful for her and her Household to bear. There's no way we can save Hakuryuu now that he's Fallen, and even if his Rukh were somehow cleansed, there's no way that anyone could just forget about what he's done.
[Murdering the Regent, even if her rule was due to the influences of that Organization, was itself a traitorous act. But, brainwashing and physically ruining the bodies of their countrymen?
Unforgiveable. This was not how any of the soldiers wanted to die, even if many felt it would be an honor to continue fighting for the Empire after their psychological death.
Moving slowly, he reached out to gently grab Kouha's arm in a hesitant attempt to soothe some of the young man's nervous energy.]
I can't accept it, either-- and I'm sure our Brother and King feels the same. Frankly, the choice may be out of our hands.
Now that the Seven Seas' Alliance is involved, you understand what this means for us...correct?
[It meant that Hakuryuu would win, now that he had over a dozen Metal Vessels on his side.
It also meant that they would be the ones branded as traitors, and likely beheaded.....if they survived the battle at all.]
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[It was a rare order, sharply spoken by the normally placid tactician who carried the exact same sentiments in his heart.]
We can't let our emotions get in the way-- that's exactly what Hakuei did, and that's why she can't bear to join us on the battlefield. It's too painful for her and her Household to bear. There's no way we can save Hakuryuu now that he's Fallen, and even if his Rukh were somehow cleansed, there's no way that anyone could just forget about what he's done.
[Murdering the Regent, even if her rule was due to the influences of that Organization, was itself a traitorous act. But, brainwashing and physically ruining the bodies of their countrymen?
Unforgiveable. This was not how any of the soldiers wanted to die, even if many felt it would be an honor to continue fighting for the Empire after their psychological death.
Moving slowly, he reached out to gently grab Kouha's arm in a hesitant attempt to soothe some of the young man's nervous energy.]
I can't accept it, either-- and I'm sure our Brother and King feels the same. Frankly, the choice may be out of our hands.
Now that the Seven Seas' Alliance is involved, you understand what this means for us...correct?
[It meant that Hakuryuu would win, now that he had over a dozen Metal Vessels on his side.
It also meant that they would be the ones branded as traitors, and likely beheaded.....if they survived the battle at all.]