Another day has passed but news of Rufus death spread like wildfire and that the Knights of Serios have been sent across the region to investigate the kidnapping of Flayn and Mercedes Von Martritz 

Edelgard frowned at the news of the Knight of Serios as she makes her way towards the Garden alongside Hubert "This is bad, it only a matter of time before they find out the truth of my title..." Edelgard looked around herself "Time has now been limited thanks to Chaos...we have to hurry," Edelgard muttered as she enters the Garden 

Hubert nods as his face is filled with worry "I understand Lady Edelgard, however, the Imperial army is still recovering from the Battle of Hrym mountain. They won't be at full strength for a while alongside the axe Aymr being reforged," said Hubert as he frowns 

"I know, but I trust my entire life in the hands of Prince Dimitri and Claude Von Riegen to provide reinforcements," Edelgad took a deep breath as she entered the same private garden that they used often for meetings 

Hubert prepared for a cup of yea for Edelgard before staying guard to waiting for the other lords to appear 

Edelgard set her crutch to the side as she took sat down. She took a sip of her tea as she waits patiently for the other lords to appear. 

A couple of mins pass by until Claude showed up with a case within his hand as he sat across from her 

"Huh, once again...you arrived pretty earlier than normal," said Edelgard as she smiles at Claude 

"Yea, I did...so tell me you already know the news about the Kingdom?" Claude asked who smiled back at Edelgard 

Edelgard nods "Yes and it's worrying for me as the Knight of Serios has been sent to investigate across the region for Flayn and Mercedes kidnapping," Edelgard sighed as she pulled some tea into a new cup 

Claude looked confused for a moment "That a good thing Edelgard why ar...oh" Claude soon caught up "I see, you are worried that they will figure out that you are Emperor," Claude face into a serious look 

Edelgard nods "Yes, now we are against time itself and we must make haste..." Edelgard turns her looks at the case "By the way, what with the case that you are carrying?" Edelgard asked 

Claude smirks "Oh this case?" Claude places the case onto the table "It a special gift for inviting me on that field trip," said Claude as he opens it which reveals to be a long Two-Hand Axe with one head, a hammer on the back, a spear tip on the very top. The axe is made out of silver and steel. The shaft has a red on the bottom and top while in the middle is black smooth leather. 

Edelgard was taken back at she just stares at the axe "This Axe...is this for me?" Edelgard asked 

Claude nods "Yet, it a special gift for you as I got it from a...friend of mine. It a perfect two-handed axe for you...give it a try," said Claude as he smiles 

Edelgard picked it up as she starts to swing it. The grip fits perfectly into her hands and the weight is just right for making powerful swings but not weighing her down "Huh, what it name Claude? Edelgard examines the axe 

"It name is called Bhuj and it one powerful axe that can easily deal massive damage while allowing you to make quick strikes, it that good," Claude smiles as he watches Edelgard place the Axe back into its case before extending his hand forward 

"Thank you very much, Claude, it would helpful for me until Aymr get reforged to my liking," said Edelgard as they both shake hands for a moment before taking a seat and waiting for Dimitri to show up 

"No problem, it's my payment for giving that nice bow," Claude lean back on his seat 

Dimitri soon arrived alongside Dedue with a panic look on his face "Edelgard, Claude...I need your assistance, right now!" shouted Dimitri 

Claude and Edelgard instantly stood up with Edelgard carrying the case within her hands 

"What wrong Dimitri?" Edelgard asked in a worried look 

"I just got the news that a bunch of Cornelia loyalists have managed to get way from Rodrigue forces during his operation and is now trying escaping through Tailteam Plain and around the river...we don't have much time...if we don't stop them they will..." Dimitri shakes his head "Gah, I rather not think about it, for now, we just have to prevent them from escaping at all cost," said Dimitri 

Edelgard eyes when wide while Claude spoke up "Wait, why isn't Rodrigue chasing them?" Claude asked

Dimitri turns towards Claude "He can't because it would be very suspicious if they found out that the Kingdom army is fighting a bunch of 'rebels' out of nowhere. That why I ask Professor Byleth directly instead of Jeralt, if we can form a mission of taking out a group of bandits, in which, she already gave me the green flag and that she will handle the rest," Dimitri turn to face Edelgard "Edelgard, I would recommend that you come along for this mission as well," 

Edelgard nods "Very well, but I would suggest bringing the Blue Lions instead of the Black Eagles for this mission," said Edelgard 

Dimitri nods in agreement "Claude, I wouldn't suggest bringing anyone from the Golden Deer for this mission. We just need you and your bow skills," 

Claude sighs "Not even Lysithea?" Dimitri shakes his head "Very well, let just hurry along," said Claude 

Dimitri, Edelgard, Claude, Dedue and Hubert left the garden to prepare for this sudden mission that just appeared out of nowhere placed by Dimitri and Professor Byleth

(Bhuj: 1 Range, 50 uses, 15 Might, 75 Hit and 5 Critical. The unit makes a granted follow-up if attacking. Exclusive to Edelgard and must be wielded with two hands)  

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A group of Dark Mages, Dark Priest/Priestess, etc that are loyal to Cornelia barely managed to escape from Rodrigue coup but they are not out of the woods yet as they still need to get through the river near Tailteam Plains to successfully escape unknowingly to them the Blue Lions alongside the other House Lords is going to intercept them, however, The Dark Sniper and the Fallen Light have been ordered by Lord Chaos  to be sent to 'aid' Cornelia followers 

The Dark Sniper and the Fallen Light arrived near the river of Tailteam Plains alongside a group of Dark Masters and Dark priest/priestess. The plains itself is covered in a grey fog and it nearly impossible to see 

"Lord Chaos has given us a mission, all we have to do is just stand our ground," The Dark Sniper looks around at Tailteam Plains before turning towards the Fallen Light who is just staring at the field "Fallen Light...are you alright?" The Dark Sniper asked 

The Fallen Light shakes its head "Is it true? Are we going to face Dimitri, Claude, Edelgard and..." The Fallen Light stopped speaking when the Dark Sniper raised its hand 

"No, we don't, it already been planned around. However, we still have to face the other house lords..." The Dark Sniper looked at the fog "Your highness..." it shakes its head "Anyways, positions yourself in the west from the docks...you should arrive at small ruins...just remember to pull back when needed," 

The Fallen Lights just nods silently before disappearing into the fog alongside the Dark Priestess and a couple of Dark Masters 

The Dark Priest stood close to the Dark Sniper who is position on top of a special tile on the ground while the Dark Master moved forward to cover the chokepoints as the survivors started to arrive from the west (or east if you switch the point of views.) 

(Enemies that Lord Chaos sent:

1 Dark Sniper (Boss) 

1 Fallen Light (Boss)

6 Dark Masters choking the point leading to the north of the plains (all of them are generics with them wielding a Killing Edge (besides the middle that wields a Scimitar+ instead of a Killing Edge), Broad sword and Precision Brace (increase hit by 15) 

6 Dark Masters Guarding the Fallen Light alongside 4 Dark Priestess that surround her (The Dark Master have the same equipment as those choking the point beside two of them in the middle who are wielding Death Spells not swords.) 

3 Dark Masters guarding the Dark Sniper (Left to right: Scimitar+ and Precision Brace, Rapier and Critical Ring, Flame Sword and Evasion Ring) alongside 4 Dark Priest

12 Archers/Crossbowmen with Overwatch hidden in the fog all of them wielding Iron Bow/Iron Crossbow 

10 Dark Mages are hidden in the fog wielding Banshee 

More enemies will appear and will try to escape where the Dark Sniper is alongside reinforcements will appear beside The Dark Sniper.) 

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Edelgard had to explain the Black Eagles why they aren't going on this mission beside herself. Same for Claude with the Golden Deer. Even Hubert isn't allowed to join in this mission but before they left she gave Hubert a letter 

The Blue Lions have no idea on what the mission is as they weren't even given a briefing instead they were told to follow along in which they obeyed with Felix having a suspicious look against Dimitri 

Dimitri, Edelgard, Claude and the Blue Lions made haste and after doing a long march they arrived straight at Taileam Plain but when they arrived it was all foggy and covered in mist

Dimitri frowned at the sight of the fog "Ahh, the weather is going working against us...we don't have a choice," Dimitri sighed "It doesn't matter, we can't let any of them escape," said Dimitri 

Ingrid rode up beside Dimitri who is no longer a Pegasus Knight as instead, she is a Paladin alongside Sylvain "Your Highness, you should stay back," Ingrid who eyes still look dead but not as much as yesterday "There might be bandits hiding in the fog," said Ingrid 

"Ingrid...the mission is about to start," Dimitri sighed before looking at Ingrid with a straight face "Remember those people who have slain Ashe?" Dimitri asked 

Ingrid just stared up at Dimitri and nods silently 

"They have done something even worse," Dimitri turn towards the rest Blue Lions 

Felix, Annette and Sylvain stopped while Ingrid just stared at Dimitri with a surprised look on her face 

"Blue Lions! I think you already heard the news of my uncle's death...is that correct?" Dimitri asked as faces his classmates 

Felix seems even more suspicious at Dimitri but even so nods in agreement with the rest of the Blue Lions 

Dimitri took a deep breath "Sorry for not briefing you earlier but, my uncle killers are trying to escape through the river near Taileam Plains..." Dimitri tones switch from calm to cold voice "The same killers that murdered Ashe Ubert in cold blood, now they are trying to get away with murder once more...we shall not let them, do not let a single one escape!" shouted Dimitri 

Ingrid's face has transformed into a firey look as she started to breath more heavily 

Sylvain looks concerned for Ingrid alongside Felix while Annette just nods as her face is just filled with worry 

Edelgard and Claude just watched as they prepare for battle 

Dimitri lead the way...or at least that was supposed to be the plan but instead, Ingrid charged forward without any support 

 Dimitri just stared at Ingrid who quickly disappeared into the fog 

Sylvain rode up next to Dimitri "Your Highness! We got it but right now we have to advance! Ingrid is going to get herself killed!" Said Sylvain 

Dimitri looks over at Edelgard and Claude "Go ahead, we handle the right side," said Edelgard as she raised her new axe 

Claude nods as he prepares his bow before both of them disappeared into the fog 

Dimitri turns toward Felix and Annette "Alright, Felix, Annette stand behind just in case if those beast decide to head your way," said Dimitri 

Felix frowned at Dimitri "Fine, just make sure that Ingrid is safe boar otherwise I might chop myself some meat," said Felix in a cold voice 

Annette frowned at this "Yes your Highness, just please...not another one," said Annette 

Dimitri nods at Annette and Felix before charging forward with Sylvain as both of them disappeared into the fog racing into the winds 

Dimitri was originally just a normal unit wielding a spear but Jeralt changed him into a Paladin instead 

He carried his Brionac as Sylvain rode side by side alongside him. He took one look back to only see fog and more fog "Ingrid...please be safe," Dimitri muttered 

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Ingrid charged forward encountering three Dark Masters choking the point 

"Out of my way, you killers!" shouted Ingrid as she charged right in front of middle Dark Master. She spun her spear above her head before thrusting straight into the center of the Dark Master landing a critical hit making it disappear into thin air 

The other two Dark Master however soon reacted quickly. The left one gets blocked by Ingrid Paladin shield while the right land managed to land a blow against Ingrid lower body but she didn't care

She turns her horse towards the right Dark Master while thrusting her spear into the left dark master landing another critical hit while blocking the second strike with her shield 

"Now it's your turn to die!" Ingrid spun her spear once more and for the third time landed a critical hit against the third Dark Master making it disappear in thin air like the others

Ingrid adjusted herself and her horse "Don't worry...I am just getting started" Ingrid started to laugh a bit while smiling as she continues to advance into the fog towards the small dock