Scenario:Vira - Liege of Albion
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Liege of Albion
Vira and Katalina receive an invitation to the tournament that will determine the next Lord Commander of Albion. It's actually a team event, so the crew heads to Albion for the contest.
Katalina and Vira gasp in surprise when they receive a letter at the Knickknack Shack.
Katalina: This is...
Vira: So that's how it is...
Vyrn: What's with the weird faces, you two?
Vira: Say what you will about me, but how dare you say Katalina looks weird?
Katalina: Now, now, don't make a big deal of it.
Katalina: More importantly... Vira, you received the same thing?
Vira: I believe so... The details might differ, but the gist of it seems to be the same.
Lyria: You both received the same letter?
Katalina: Not so much a letter but an invitation. From Albion, the place where we learned swordsmanship.
The two have received invitations to a tournament that will decide the next Lord Commander to fill the now empty seat at Albion Citadel.
Vyrn: Huh? But I thought the Lord Commander was chosen from within Albion.
Vira: That's right, but it seems this time is different.
Katalina: They seem to be calling out to those trained in Albion as well as everyone else that has a connection to the place.
Katalina: What should we do? We could ignore this invitation, but...
Vira: Well... I personally think I have an obligation as the previous Lord Commander to at least show up.
Vira: How about just the two of us go to Albion?
Katalina: It seems it won't be necessary for us to go alone.
Katalina: This competition will be team based. We can all attend as a group. Us and the entire crew together.
Vira: Wha? B-but...
Vira: I would feel guilty about everyone taking the trouble to go to Albion with us.
Vira: It may be better if it was just us two.
Choose: Let's all go together.
Katalina: Yes... This is a good opportunity. Why don't we go and test our abilities?
Vira: Tch.
Katalina: Huh? What is it, Vira?
Vira: Oh, nothing.
Vira: Thank you, (Captain). Well then, let's start packing.
Vyrn: Hey! If we can all compete, I say we do it!
Vyrn: It'll be a good way to test our abilities, and we might be able to gather information with all those people there!
Katalina: Hmm... That's a good point.
Katalina: Albion academy graduates from all over the world will be gathering together. It should be an excellent opportunity to learn something.
Vira: Tch... The lizard should have kept his mouth shut.
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Lyria: So it's decided then! Let's head to Albion!
Monster: Grrr...
Vyrn: Oh boy... I forgot that Albion has monsters even inside the town.
Vira: Hee-hee... This brings back memories.
Vira: Now let's deal with them quickly and go get registered.
Liege of Albion: Scene 2
The crew goes to Albion Castle to register for the tournament and sees that the soldiers there still revere Vira as their Lord Commander. After making sure withdrawal from the tournament is possible, (Captain) and company enter the contest to test their abilities and liven things up.
(Captain) and company go to Albion Castle to register for the tournament that will determine the next Lord Commander of Albion.
Albion Soldier: Lady Vira? I didn't know you would grace us with your presence. Have you returned to become our Lord Commander again?
Vira: I shall do no such thing. I've no intention of ever leaving Katalina's side again.
Vira: I am only participating to test our crew's abilities and liven up the tournament.
Albion Soldier: I see...
Vira: Just to be clear, withdrawing from the tournament is allowed, correct?
Albion Soldier: Yes, except during the grand finals. There are actually many others competing only to test their skills after all.
Albion Soldier: Be that as it may, I'm sure the tournament will be lively indeed with you competing!
Vyrn: Wow, Vira, you're a more popular Lord Commander than I thought!
Vira: Well, I didn't want the position, but it's not like I'd ever neglect my duties.
Katalina: About that... I'm truly sorry.
Vira: Don't be silly, Katalina... It's water under the bridge.
Vira: No matter how we got here, I'm with you now... That's all that matters to me.
Albion Soldier: Ah... It seems that your first opponent has been decided.
Vira: Hee-hee... Well then, let's show the good citizens that the previous Lord Commander is back in town!
Liege of Albion: Scene 3
(Captain) and company accidentally end up in the grand finals as part of the Erste Imperial Army's scheme to take over Albion by winning the tournament. Vira joins forces with Luminiera to stop their plot and defend the land she loves.
Several days later, (Captain) and company are on their way from Albion Castle to a nearby inn after completing their matches for the day.
Vyrn: Hey! I'm starting to think we have what it takes to do well in this tournament!
Vira: Well, with me and Katalina on the team, how could you think otherwise?
Vira: And (Captain) is quite skilled as well.
Vira: ...?
Lyria: What's wrong, Vira?
Vira: Oh... It's probably nothing, but a chill just went down my spine.
Katalina: Well, we were in combat just a few moments ago. Perhaps you're still a bit high-strung.
Vira: Could be... I don't see any monsters around here at least.
Vira: In any case, I think it's time to withdraw and continue on our journey.
Vira: We wouldn't want to upset the crowd by getting too close to the finals and then withdrawing.
Katalina: Indeed. I think we've tested our abilities quite enough.
Albion Soldier: Lady Vira! H-have you heard of what happened?
Vira: Try to calm down. What's the matter?
Albion Soldier: Well, you see... Your crew has been moved up to the grand finals.
Katalina: What? But we intended to withdraw...
Katalina: Wait a second! Weren't there several more matches left until the finals?
Albion Soldier: We're confused as well... Competitors are apparently being injured outside of the castle and are withdrawing one by one.
Katalina: What?
Vira: So just who is our opponent for the finals?
Albion Soldier: Well, you see...
Vira: I never would have thought I'd see you here.
Imperial Soldier: Like we'd ever pass up a chance like this. All we gotta do is win this match and Albion is ours.
Imperial Soldier: And once an imperial is the Lord Commander, that'll never change!
Vira: I know they sent out invitations to anyone related to Albion, but I can't believe that included you.
Vira: And I suppose you guys are responsible for pulling the strings to get rid of the competition, right?
Imperial Soldier: Huh? I have no idea what you're talking about. It's not our fault if they went and got themselves injured.
Imperial Soldier: But thanks to them, we ended up here practically without fighting.
Imperial Soldier: We could use a bit of exercise in fact, so don't expect us to go easy on you!
Vira: You know, I honestly don't care about the Erste Empire trying to expand its territory...
Vira: But Albion is where my relationship with Katalina began.
Vira: These grounds are filled with our memories, our sweat, our blood. My tears.
Vira: I do apologize, but I just won't hand this place over to a bunch of depraved losers.
Imperial Soldier: Tsk, impudent girl. I don't care if you were the Lord Commander. I'll crush you right here!
Vira: Feel free to try, but know that you face more than just some nameless girl.
Vira: You will experience firsthand the power of I, Vira Lillie, and the guardian Luminiera!
Liege of Albion: Scene 4
Katalina and Vira crush the imperial soldiers, much to the delight of the crowd. The two then reminisce about their duel from six years before, and Katalina draws her sword in response to Vira's request for an all-out duel, but Vira says she was joking—nevertheless, she relishes Katalina's serious expression.
(Captain) and company defeat the imperial soldiers and thwart their plans.
The crowd explodes with applause.
Vira: My, my... Don't they even realize that Albion was in danger of being taken over?
Vyrn: Yeah, I always knew there was something off about the folks of this town.
Katalina: ...
Vira: Katalina? Is something the matter?
Katalina: Not really... I was just reminded of something.
Katalina: This atmosphere, this smell, this applause... It's all the same as six years ago.
Vira: Hee-hee... Yes, you're right.
Vira: Katalina. To tell you the truth, I do have one regret.
Katalina: Huh? What are you talking about all of a sudden?
Vira: Our match six years ago, when we battled for the position of Lord Commander... I once told you I had no regrets about our duel.
Vira: But... I left something out.
Vira: To be completely honest, I wanted to fight you without holding anything back...
Vira: Not as the Vira Lillie who regards you with such love and respect, but as a fellow knight.
Katalina: ...
Vira: And I also sometimes think that if I had beaten you down so convincingly that you were unable to recover...
Vira: Perhaps you never would have left my side.
Vira: What do you think? Would you like to duel the way we should have six years ago? Right here and right now?
Vyrn: H-hey... What are you—
Katalina: Vira... If that is your wish, I will oblige.
Vyrn: Hey! Katalina, not you too!
Lyria: Katalina?
Katalina: (Captain)... If something happens to me, take care of Lyria.
Katalina: ...
Vira: Heh-heh... Heh-heh-heh... It was only a joke, Katalina.
Katalina: A j-joke?
Vira: I could never fight you without holding back.
Vira: How could you even expect me to? You're my one weakness.
Katalina: Really?
Vira: That's right. Still, even though we didn't get to fight or anything...
Vira: The look in your eyes when you gripped your sword to face me... It gave me shivers...
Vyrn: Man... I can never quite tell what you're thinking, Vira!
Vira: Hee-hee... Well, all I ever think about is Katalina.
Thus another of Albion's trials comes to an end.
The next day (Captain) and company hear that another tournament will be held to decide the next Lord Commander.
(Captain)'s crew senses something deep within Vira's eyes but continues to journey alongside her.