Edelgard, Hubert, Petra and Ferdinand arrived first at the front gate where two carriages and a cart were waiting for them alongside the Imperial Guards with Ladislava and Randolph leading the way 

"Princess Edelgard, everything is prepared," said Ladislava as she kneeled towards Edelgard alongside the Randolph and the Imperial Guards

"Raise Ladislava, we shall depart when Prince Dimitri of Faerghus and Claude Von Riegen arrive...for now stand easy," said Edelgard as the Imperial Generals and the Imperial Guards obeyed as they stood at stand easy 

The Imperial Guards ranks are Ten Lancer who is known for dealing massive damage when charging, Six Bow Knights,  Three Wyvern Lords, Three Falcon Knights, Three Valkyries, Six Paladins, Two Dark Filers, Three Great Knights, Two Holy Knights and Two Dark Knights

Ladislava herself is a Wyvern Lord who going above the skies alongside the other Wyvern Lords and Falcon Knights while Randolph is Warrior and is going be inside one of the carriages beside the Princess or in another one but that will depend later on 

Petra and Ferdinand were taken to the sight of the Imperial Guards as there are so many of them as they wait for the rest of the House Lords to arrive of course after they set their bags onto the cart 

Dimitri arrived first alongside Dedue who carrying both Dimitri and his bags as he places them into the cart while Dimitri head straight to Edelgard 

"Princess Edelgard, I imagine that we are waiting for Claude again?" Dimitri asked as he sighs while taking a look at the Imperial Guards 

"It appears so, Claude...your late again," muttered Edelgard as she just sighs 

"Hey! Princess, sorry if we are late," said Claude as he arrives with Lysithea with a smile on his face 

"Edelgard...is it happening right now? Are you doing it for sure Edelgard?" Lysithea asked with a hopeful look on her face 

Edelgard nods at Lysithea "Yes...it time but for now, just put your things in the cart, Claude, Dimitri you will be with me at the front carriage," Edelgard walks up to the front carriage where Randolph opened the door alongside the steps "Thank you, Randolph, come on Dimitri, Claude we need to hurry," 

Ferdinand, Petra, Dedue and Lysithea will be in the second carriage while their bags are loaded up and tighten to make sure that they don't fall off

Dimitri and Claude followed behind Edelgard as they sat across from each other while Randolph when inside last beside Edelgard 

Dimitri frowned a bit at Randolph entering while Claude kept a straight face at him. Edelgard quickly notices their looks and spoke up 

"It's a tradition for a General to sit alongside royalty to ensure my safety," She turns to face Randolph "General Randolph I have heard great things from your little sister...Fleche if I remember correct," said Edelgard 

"Yes Princess, Fleche is doing well and will be joining alongside me once a couple of years have passed," said Randolph as he smiles at Edelgard 

"Oh...you have a sister General Randolph?" Dimitri asked with a smile on his face as Randolph turns to face Dimitri while Claude looked with interest on his face 

"Yes, Fleche is my younger sister wh..." That all Edelgard will ever hear as she looked outside at the window of the carriage before being consumed by a black void 

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Dimitri heavily wounded kneeling onto the ground as Edelgard looked over with her Axe Aymr 

"Edelgard! You... I will kill you! You will know the regret of my father, who was killed for you! Of my stepmother, who was slain by her own daughter! You will bow your head before all the lives you trampled for your ideals before you die in misery!" shouted Dimitri as he looks at Edelgard with all of his hatred 

Edelgard just frowned at him "Your obsession with me is appalling. If you were a normal human, you would most certainly have died already." She raised Aymr over Dimitri's neck "Farewell, King of Delusion. If only we were born in a time of peace, you might have lived a joyful life as a benevolent ruler," Edelgard swings it down right onto Dimitri's neck

Dimitri slowly bleeds out but his last words were "To the fires of eternity with you...El..." with last of his breath 

Edelgard eyes when wide as she just stares at Dimitri and then drops her Axe as she kneeled in front of Dimitri before letting out a large cry in the sky until another black void consumed her once again 

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"Princess Edelgard, Edelgard! Edelgard!" cried within her head as she slowly opens her eyes 

Edelgard stood up straight as she quickly looked around. She still inside the carriage but with Randolph and Dimitri shaking her up before back off, away from her 

"Princess...are you alright?" Randolph as his face is filled with concern and worry alongside Dimitri 

"Yes, Randolph...I am fine, I was just...zoning out," said Edelgard as she noticed that Claude is having a suspicious look on his face 

"Are you sure about that Edelgard...you were completely out cold," said Claude as his faces turn into a concern look like Randolph and Dimitri 

"Was I really?" Edelgard looked around at Randolph, Dimitri and Claude whose eyes are matching their face. She sighed in a deep breath before leaning back "Yea...I am fine it just...my father...he doesn't have much time left in this world and...he is the only family left remaining...once he passed away...that it...no more...I will all alone...at least beside you Dimitri...and Claude," said Edelgard 

Randolph stayed silent as he looks away from Edelgard 

Dimitri leaned forward and grabbed Edelgard by the hand "Edelgard...I understand, from the bottom of my heart...just remember that you are not alone...just like you said. You have me and Claude to assist you," said Dimitri 

Claude scoffed "Yea, Princess...you do have us to guide you away from the wrong path just remember that," said Claude 

Edelgard smiles at Claude and Dimitri "Guiding me away from the wrong path...you two already did just that," Edelgard muttered as she looked outside at the window as she heard a gate opening before entering 

Randolph turned back to Edelgard "Your Highness, we arrived at Fort Merceus," said Randolph as he opens the door 

"Fort Merceus? Are we switching the horses for the carriage and the troops?" Dimitri asked in which Edelgard nods 

"Yes, we are switching the horses which will take some time. In the meanwhile Dimitri, Claude I got something to show you," said Edelgard as she got off of the carriage 

"Oh? You got something for us, Princess?" Claude asked as he got off alongside Dimitri 

"Yes, it a little gift for helping me out earlier especially you Claude," Edelgard smirks at Claude 

Fort Merceus garrison is filled with Snipers, Gremory, Falcon Knights, Wyvern Lords, War Masters, Mortal Savant, Great Knights, Lancers, Gigas Knights, Fortress Knights, etc. 

A pair of Fortress Knights carrying a black case with the Imperial Eagle on it came to Edelgard side with Dimitri to her right and Claude to her left 

"Let reveal your gift first Prince Dimitri," Edelgard nods to the Fortress Knight to the Right directly at Dimitri as he opens the case which reveals a spear with a silver/steel tip mixed into it with a shaft covered in blue, silver and blue pattern 

Dimitri examines the spear "Oh...what this Edelgard," Dimitri asked as he slowly picks it up the spear into his hands 

"It a specially designed spear for you Dimitri it named Brionac, a spear designed to combat dark magic alongside being very durability," said Edelgard as she smiles at Dimitri 

Dimitri bowed towards Edelgard as he did a test swing before placing the spear back in its case. He picked the case up and bowed right in front of Edelgard then he when back to the carriage  

Edelgard turned toward Claude 

"So...what my gift Princess?" Claude asked with a smirk on his face 

Edelgard nods to the left Fortress Knight who opened the case revealing a bow covered in Gold and appears to very light alongside a very strong string "This is for you Claude, I think this bow will suit you well," said Edelgard as she pats Claude on his shoulder as Claude picks the bow up and examines it  

"Huh? Yea...so tell Edelgard...the name of this bow?" Claude asked as tested the bowstring many times which made him impressed 

"Apollyon, it took a special hunter to craft this bow as it not only durable but pretty accurate as a bonus," Edelgard waves his hand back as the Fortress Knights bowed and gave the case to Edelgard before leaving them alone. Edelgard hands the case to Claude as he puts it back and seals it 

"I got to hand to you Edelgard...it a pretty nice gift," Claude smiles at Edelgard 

"Your deserved Claude...after all, you did put me into the right path and this is my gift of thanks...for everything," Edelgard pats him on the back before moving back to the carriage with Claude following behind 

"I see, no problem Princess...no problem at all," Claude muttered before entering carriage as the squires got finished switching the horses/Wyverns/Pegasus around before the Gigas Knight started to open the gates of the Fortress as the convoy started to move out once more 

"Now, to Enbarr...Dimitri, Claude you both better prepare yourself," said Edelgard as she started outside at the carriage window 

Dimitri looked confused at Edelgard comment as he stared at her then at Claude

"What do you mean Edelgard?" Dimitri asked as he continues to look around which caused Randolph and Claude to giggle as he tries to hide it

"Oh Princely! What you think! The Imperial Princess is coming back home! So guess what will be waiting for us at Enbarr," said Claude as he wrapped around Dimitri's neck 

"They will be a large crowd waiting for us at Enbarr as they what to celebrate the Imperial Princess coming back home...even though this is just a field trip," said Randolph as he looks at Edelgard 

"Indeed, it reminds of a lot about Ladislava and why she joined as one of my personal guards," said Edelgard as she turned back around to face Randolph 

"Yes, your Highness, I have to agree with you...it surprising that Ladislava was just an orphan back then," Randolph looked outside at the window while he just sighed 

"Wait...you are telling me that Ladislava was just an orphan back then?" Claude asked with a surprised look on his face 

Randolph turns to face Claude "Why yes, she rarely talks about her past but from what I heard from rumours...is that her parents were killed...by whom you may ask? I wish I could tell you but...I don't have the answer," said Randolph as he just sighs once more 

"I see...let just not talk about shall we?" Dimitri asked with a worried look on his face 

"Very well..." Randolph straightens himself "That reminds me...is it true Prince Dimitri that you danced with her highness?" 

Edelgard and Dimitri started to blush a bit with Edelgard trying to hide it by looking away while Claude just started to giggle at the two 

Dimitri just nods "Why yes, we enjoyed ourselves during the ball," Dimitri replied while trying to keep a calm look on his face 

"You two were easily the center of attention during the ball...heck I stole the entire show," Claude smirks while Edelgard turn back around 

"Yes, it was indeed true...and we are hiding it," said Edelgard as Randolph looked happy at the two 

"This is excellent news! A Prince of Faerghus is dancing with our Princess...this seems like a dream coming true," said Randolph as leans back with a smile on his face

"Yea...it is like a dream coming true..." Claude stopped smiling and looks away "At least for them..." Claude muttered as he just sighs while looking away towards the window 

(Brionac (Can be forged in Brionac+

Range: 1

Uses: 60 (70 if forged) 

Weight: 8

Might: 12 +1 PS (mounted) +2 PS (when on foot) (Might changes to  14 when forged) 

Hit: 80 

Crit: 0

Effects: Half-Dark Magic inflicted on the unit. (If forged!) Effective against Monsters 

Apollyon (Can be forged in Apollyon+) 

Range: 2-3 

Use: 35 (40 if forged) 

Weight: 9

Might: 11 (13 if forged) 

Hit: 75 

Crit: 0 

Effect: Grants the user Desperation, (If forged!) unit can counterattack at close range)