A new dawn and new day have arisen within Fodlan. A cloudy day as formed up in the skies 

Edelgard herself inside the Garden having tea with Ferdinand as Hubert pull them both tea although Hubert gave a dirty look at Ferdinand 

"Edelgard, have you changed your mind about our duel?" Ferdinand asked in an energic voice 

Edelgard shakes her head "No, I didn't call you here for the duel...I call you here for something else," Edelgard replied 

"Oh, may I ask why?" Ferdinand picked up his cup and took a sip 

Hubert bowed before leaving them alone 

"It about your father and his position as Prime Minister of the Empire," Edelgard took one sip while keeping a calm look on her face 

Ferdinand let down his cup as he stares at Edelgard "My father? Did something happen to him?" Ferdinand gave a confused look at Edelgard 

"No, nothing happened to him...yet that is," She took another sip as she calmly looks around 

"Yet? Edelgard...what are you saying?" Ferdinand continued to have a confused look on his face 

Edelgard looked at Ferdinand with a straight face "Ferdinand Von Aegir, have you ever thought about your father being...evil?" Edelgard asked 

Ferdinand's body moved back a bit as he just stared at Edelgard for a moment "Umm...." Ferdinand looked lost for words as he looked away "Yes? I...think so, he has done some terrible things in the past but...he also did some good within the Empire," Ferdinand replied 

Edelgard looked away "I see, what if I tell you the real truth about your father...and the missing heirs of the Empire," She spoke in a quiet like voice as Ferdinand turn his head back to Edelgard

"Missing heirs...I have heard that they died because of a terrible curse or...disease...what does this have to do with my father?" Ferdinand asked as he places his right hand onto his head

"It because..." Edelgard looked at Ferdinand with a straight look as she places down her cup "Your father is responsible for the death of my brothers and sisters," 

Ferdinand face when wide as he just looked at Edelgard with his mouth hanging from his face "Edelgard...that...impossible! My father worked with the Emperor...he would never allow this!" shouted Ferdinand 

Edelgard frowned at Ferdinand's comment as she sighs "You believe too much in your father Ferdinand. My father has been reduced to figurehead thanks to the Insurrection of Seven in which your father was the mastermind behind this 'soft coup'," said Edelgard as she took a sip out of her cup 

Ferdinand's face was speechless as he shakes his head "I...I can't believe it...I never knew about this...my father just told me that the Emperor has abused his power too much and their reason for launching the Insurrection of Seven to reduce the power of the throne," Ferdinand replied 

"That was their excuse...your father also allowed the experiment of the Emperor children...my brothers and sisters, They locked us in cold cells filled with rats as I saw them take them onto a table...one by one...they soon died or suffer a worse fate," Edelgard clutched her fist as her face starts to turn into anger 

Ferdinand looked down at the ground before looking back up at Edelgard "I...I...this is hard to accept Edelgard...is this true? If so, do you have proof?" Ferdinand asked in which Edelgard nods

She turns her head slightly to the right "My hair...it wasn't always this colour, rather it was ember like brown and the disappearance of the other Prince/Princess of the Empire. Is that enough for proof for you? Or do you need me to show you more?" Edelgard asked 

Ferdinand looked away and nods "My mind kept on saying that I should defend my father but hearing what you been through...I am starting to question myself...but let me guess...this isn't the only reason why you called me here," Ferdinand leaned up as he just sighs 

"That is correct Ferdinand Von Aegir, right now I am asking you if you could replace your father as Prime Minister when I become Emperor in which my first order will be to place your father into house arrest," said Edelgard as her frown slowly disappears from her face 

"House arrest? Your...your not going to execute him?" Ferdinand asked with a surprised look on his face 

Edelgard nods "Normally I would, however, I can't delay that he has done some... 'good' deeds for the Empire but of course I can't let him go unpunished...unless you what me to change his punish into something harsher?" Edelgard took a sip of her tea 

"No, no, no...that fine, it just...I expect you to become overwhelmed with rage against my father...from what he did to you and...the Imperial Prince/Princess before you," Ferdinand just sighed with relief as he picks up his cup and took a sip of the tea

"I am actually," Ferdinand looks up at Edelgard "At least I was until someone came in..." She looked down at the ground for a moment before turning back to Ferdinand Anyways Ferdinand I expect great things from you especially during my coronation which is coming up in next month," said Edelgard 

Ferdinand put down his cup "Wait...your coronation is coming this month? That...the same month where we are having our field trip...Edelgard...you told the Professor about this?" Ferdinand asked with a surprised look on his face 

Edelgard nods "Yes and the other house leaders are coming along for my coronation, Ferdinand I am in the mindset that people should work hard for their position and that people should be judged on their abilities, not by birth nor statues," Edelgard kept a straight look at Ferdinand 

"...Edelgard...most of the nobility will never accept this...ho...no...Edelgard...are you planning for a purge of the Imperial nobility?" Ferdinand asked as his face becomes full of worry 

"Parts of it, those who oppose my coronation and my reforms will be punished but if they can prove themselves as popular officials then I allow them to keep their status and power," Edelgard replied as she smiles a bit 

"...that sound...fair for the Imperial nobility...very well your highness...I...take my father place as prime minster...just promise me that he won't come to harm...at least until I understand the truth about my father," Ferdinand is still having doubts within his voice

She nods "Of course, I will personally make sure that he doesn't come to harm unless he decides to reply with force," She took another sip from her cup before refilling it 

"I...I understand, now...is that all?" Ferdinand asked as Edelgard nods once more "Thank you, let us pray for your success, your highness," 

Edelgard watches Ferdinand leaves the garden as she leans back and sighed while staring at the cloudy skies 

She closed her eyes for a while until Hubert spoke up "Lady Edelgard, we found her in the Sealed Forrest," said Hubert as he hands her a letter 

"Good, sometimes I can never understand your network Hubert but I won't question it, for now, tell Dimitri and Claude to meet me at the garden about 'revenge'...they should get the message," said Edelgard as she examines the letter 

Hubert nods as he bowed before leaving 

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Dimitri sat next to Claude at the mess hall 

"Is this true Claude...did she really?" Dimitri asked as he rolled his face onto the table 

"I am sorry Dimitri but...it true...she is gone, Dimitri, she won't be coming back for good," said Claude as he pats Dimitri onto his back 

Dimitri sighed "A tragedy kick-starting another tragedy...and it going to continue unless we prevent another tragedy from taking place," as he stared at Claude 

"Then we just have to stop it, no matter what," said Claude as he continues to pat Dimitri until he got tapped on the shoulder making Claude turn around to face Hubert "Hubert? What are you doing here?" 

"Lady Edelgard request your presents at the Garden about 'revenge'," said Hubert as he smirks at the two of them 

Dimitri and Claude eyes when wide as they stared at Hubert 

"Very well, let go, Claude," said Dimitri as without any hesitation he got up his seat and started to walk to the Garden 

"Hey wait up!" cried out Claude as he followed behind alongside Hubert 

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Edelgard pulled out her dagger as she started to examine more closely alongside the letter 

"Edelgard! We got your message," said Dimitri as he revealed himself around the corner and quickly sat himself down 

Edelgard puts away the letter "Huh, that was pretty quick Dimitri...now we just have to..." Edelgard got interrupted as Claude made his entrance 

"You don't have to Edelgard, just get started on the talk," said Claude as he sat himself down with a smile on his face 

Edelgard smiled in return "Again...huh, I expected you to be late Claude as always," said Edelgard 

Claude just shrugs "If you have something important then sure, I show up now can we get onto the talks now?" Claude asked

Edelgard nods "Of course, as you can see, I think you two would be very pleased to find out that you have a big opportunity of chance for revenge for both Ashe Ubert and Marianne Von Edmund as Monica or...her actually real name Kronya was spotted near the Sealed Forest," Edelgard places the dagger at the center of the table 

Dimitri face turn into a frown as he stared at Edelgard with all eyes while Claude's eyes don't match his smile 

"Kronya...ok I remember that name and the Sealed Forest...that within Kingdom territory..." Claude turns toward Dimitri and nods "I think you know what to do Dimitri," said Claude 

Dimitri just nods "I understand, with the Blue Lions being temporarily merged with the Black Eagles this would make things a lot easier...I see to Professor Byleth for her permission and if she can allow the Golden Deer to assist," said Dimitri 

"Very good, now let get perception as quickly as possible and remember Dimitri...you have to be the one to throw around this fact that we found Ashe Ubert killer," said Edelgard as she got up from her seat and picked up her dagger

"I hate to say this but Marianne is just reported missing so...we can't announce her death yet...we just have to delay as long as possible," Claude stood up with a straight look on his face 

"...I hate that we have to hide it but...we didn't have much a choice, anyways let go," Dimitri stood as they started to leave the Garden 

"Hubert go the dorms, tell the Black Eagles and the Blue Lions to gather up in the Black..." Edelgard shakes her head "No, Blue Lions classroom...tell them to meet at the Blue Lions classroom," 

"At once Lady Edelgard," Hubert bowed as he walks toward the dorms

"Dimitri, you will tell what we found to Professor Byleth at once, I check the Black Eagles classroom," said Edelgard with a straight look 

"Edelgard...let just do this," said Dimitri as he walks towards to Professor Byleth office 

"Yea...no more turning back now..." Edelgard sighed as she watches Dimitri walk away from her "...more hiding...no more hiding," Edelgard muttered as she stared at the cloudy sky 

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Byleth just sat at her desk reviewing homework as her room door burst open 

"Professor!" cried out Dimitri as he walks straight up to her desk "I requesting a mission to the Sealed Forest at once!" 

Byleth smiled at Dimitri "Of course, you have my permission, Dimitri. Just show them this paperwork, you can even ask the Golden Deer for assistance if you what to, I handle the rest," said Byleth as she hands a piece of paper with her signature 

"uh...thank you Professor...are you coming with us?" Dimitri asked as Byleth just shakes her head 

"Paperwork and Rhea...I think you know the rest," Byleth spoke in a simple voice 

Dimitri nods "Alright...I...thank you, Professor," said Dimitri as he turns around and quickly leaves her room

Byleth got off of her chair as she when in front of the window. She places her right hand onto the glass window "Everything is working as planned," muttered Byleth 

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Edelgard entered the Black Eagles classroom as she looked inside. She sighed as she exited and when into the Blue Lion classroom where it abandoned as she sat in the front row 

She waited patiently as one by one the Eagles and the Lions are starting to arrive. She didn't care about the noise as she just stared at the flag of the Kingdom and out of nowhere a vision appeared within her mind

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Edelgard at the throne room kneeling in defeat as a black mist slowly disappears from the light

Dimitri extended his hand forward toward her and says a single word "El" 

Edelgard stared up at Dimitri who has a spear right in front of her. She smiles before pulling out a dagger and throwing at Dimitri which landed onto his right shoulder 

Dimitri just thrust his spear right through Edelgard crest as she starts to smile a bit at Dimitri as a black void consumed her

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She was lost in thought until someone waved a hand right in front of her face 

"Edelgard...are you with me?" Dimitri asked as he started to snap his fingers 

Edelgard shakes her hand for a moment as she hears some giggles behind her "Yea...I...I am fine...is everyone here?" Edelgard asked in which Dimitri just nods

Hubert frowned at Dimitri as he took his center stage 

Edelgard just looked around her. No one is next to her beside Hubert who at least a fair distance away from her 

"What was that...my head it hurts," muttered Edelgard in a silent voice as she places her right hand over her head 

Hubert looked over at Edelgard as he frowned but stayed silent 

Dimitri took one look at Edelgard before he starts to open his mouth about the upcoming mission