Scenario:Anderson - The Noble General

The Noble General

Determined to bring the country the late President Jerome had envisioned to reality, Anderson directs his efforts toward the rebuilding of Roanne. When the crew drops by to greet the general, Anderson tells them of his connection with the president and Yngwie. Despite insisting on staying in Roanne, the general promises the crew that he will come to their aid when needed.

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Roanne—an island in the Oarlyegrande Skydom where an unprecedented state of affairs is occurring.

In recent years, there has been a continuing struggle in Roanne between the parliament and the anti-government resistance.

After a sudden attack from the resistance, the president, his wife, and members of the parliament had escaped to the government's floating fortress.

(Captain)'s crew was approached because the help of a particular man in their crew—one who had stepped foot into the fortress before—was needed.

The man's name is Yngwie. The former captain of a legendary skyfaring crew, he now travels with (Captain) and company on the Grandcypher.

However, standing in the way of the crew was Anderson—the devoted general of the Roanne government, known to be the strongest in the entire country.

Yngwie and Anderson are old friends who once belonged to the same skyfaring crew.

After many years, a twist of fate had brought them back together—this time, as enemies in a conflict they found themselves dragged into.

But when a threat rose without warning, after much thought and hesitation the two joined forces once more to fight against the menace.

Though the threat was defeated thanks to their efforts, with the death of its president, the land of Roanne underwent great change.

An election was set to be held to determine the president of the new parliament of Roanne.

A few days before the election, Anderson is among the citizens, contributing to the reconstruction of his country.

Anderson: Hrngh!

Anderson: (This is quite tolling. It may be just removing rubble, but I can feel the strain on my body that has yet to fully recover.)

Anderson: (But this, too, is our responsibility toward the country. We survivors must protect the land that the president loved.)

Vyrn: Hey, General. We finished repairin' the houses like you asked!

Anderson: Much appreciated. We were quite short on hands before you came.

(Captain) and company are in Roanne helping out with its restoration, since they, too, were there to witness the uproar that caused the destruction of the country.

Lyria: We brought over some water as well! Please have some, Anderson!

Anderson: Thank you. I was just starting to feel thirsty.

Anderson takes the water Lyria offers him and downs it in a single gulp.

Anderson: Whew... I feel like a new person.

Vyrn: You're covered in sweat... You sure you're okay?

Anderson: Yes, I'm accustomed to it. Working up a sweat feels quite nice.

Anderson: All of our efforts are for the sake of our country. There is no room for complaints.

Vyrn: You sure are workin' hard. I heard you haven't even been sleepin' that much.

Anderson: Working? No, I see this as my calling.

Lyria: Your... calling?

Anderson: Yes, I merely wish to bring the country that President Jerome had imagined to reality.

Anderson: I was prepared to offer up my life for the president. Now, this is the only way I can contribute my efforts toward his dream.

Lyria: Will you tell us more about yourself and the president, Anderson?

Anderson: I'm afraid it is not that interesting... but very well.

Anderson looks into the distance and begins to tell his story.

Anderson: I once had a family. It is here in this country that I met my wife, and eventually, we were blessed with a son.

Anderson: When Yngy—I mean, Yngwie—happened to visit in the middle of his journey across the skies, I was living a peaceful life.

Anderson: However, the federation's circumstances resulted in a severe lack of doctors. My wife's untreated injury led to her death, and my son lost his life in an accident caused by the political turmoil.

Anderson: I was overcome with grief and despair, and could not escape the solitude I felt.

Anderson: That was when the president saw me and shed tears for my sake, as if my burdens were his own.

Anderson: He put aside his own misfortunes and dedicated his everything into bettering the country. I was there beside him, witnessing his every effort.

Anderson: This is when I swore that I would devote myself to this righteous man, both as a soldier, and as a person.

Lyria: I see...

Anderson: What did I tell you? Nothing too interesting to tell.

Lyria: It was a sad story to hear...

Lyria: But I'm glad we were able to understand more about you, Anderson.

Vyrn: Yeah. We only knew you and Yngwie were old friends.

Anderson: Yes... I suppose you could say we have an inseparable bond.

Anderson: Always trying to keep up with his whims... Forget injuries—we've been walking on the line between life and death over and over.

Anderson: But strangely enough, I never despised it. Perhaps I was enjoying it in my own way.

Anderson: I have settled down since, but Yngy's penchant for showing off and dreaming up wild ideas is still going strong, I see.

Anderson: Transforming a shield into a sword? Though that may be attributed to the nature of his shield, still... the man certainly uproots all common sense.

Vyrn: We always knew his shield was special, but boy were we surprised when we saw it happen.

Vyrn: Is your shield the same kind as Yngwie's? Can it transform too?

Anderson: Yes, mine is capable of changing shape as well. However, I have never seen anything like Yngy's.

Anderson: When I had my shield analyzed once, I discovered that it was crafted with techniques from the Astrals.

Anderson: And I only realized from the previous battle that this shield was meant to be a special weapon to fight against Socialis.

Anderson: In any case, it is a mysterious artifact. I can only hope that someday it will reveal its true worth to us as Yngy's shield has done.

Vyrn: Have you ever thought about travelin' again like Yngwie?

Vyrn: Maybe you'll find some hints to awakenin' your shield if you journey with us.

Anderson: A journey, hm? It is true that I may be able to experience many more things while traveling with a crew whom Yngy has shown such respect for.

Anderson: However, while I am grateful for your proposal... I cannot leave this country.

Anderson: As I stated earlier, my calling is to restore this land to its former glory. I have a duty to support both the citizens and the government.

Anderson: My loyalty lies with this land that the president so loved, and where I spent those precious days with my wife and son.

Vyrn: I see. You sound pretty sure about what you want.

Anderson: I cannot sail with you on your ship, but I am indebted to your crew for saving our country.

Anderson: Do call on me should you need my services. I promise I will do my best to come to your aid.

Lyria: Okay! Promise!

Anderson: Now, it's back to work. We still have much to accomplish.

After that, (Captain) and company continue to help with the reconstruction for a while.

The crew devote themselves to their work, glad to have found a new and dependable ally in Roanne.