Dimitri arrived back at his room only to see that Claude having a conversion with Edelgard 

Claude turn around to face Dimitri "Hey Dimitri, it nice to see you," said Claude as he pats Dimitri on his left shoulder 

"Claude, where were you?" Dimitri asked as he brushes off Claude's hand 

"Oh, you know having a nice conversion with Edelgard," Claude replied in a smug look 

Dimitri groans as he shakes his head "Claude...fine, I won't question it now can you leave us alone?" 

Claude bows "Why of course, I will be at the kitchen if you need me," said Claude as he exited out of the room after closing the door 

Dimitri just sighed before turning his eyes back to Edelgard who was chuckling 

"Well, you took your sweet time," said Edelgard as she smiles at Dimitri 

"Sorry about El, I had to make Ingrid see the error of her ways...anyways is your leg alright?" Dimitri asked as he moves the blanket a bit to examine Edelgard right leg 

Edelgard nods "Yes although Rodrigue did suggest that someone who is an expert in Faith Magic examine the curse if something goes wrong," 

Dimitri sighed in relief "I keep that in mind, so Edelgard...how do you rate my room?" Dimitri asked 

"Pretty grand since the last time I stayed here...even though my memories are foggy, I still remember this," said Edelgard as she picks up the book and holds it in front of her 

Dimitri started to laugh "Oh that book? I never thought you would...remember it," He started to blush a bit as he tries to keep a straight face 

She smiled at Dimitri "Yes...It strange isn't, I still remember what you told me about the snow colour within this book," 

"Yea, about how it seems like you were having fun reading this book and you quickly got embarrassed over it," said Dimitri as he chuckles 

Edelgard blushed as she looks away from Dimitri "Well...that was umm..." 

Dimitri pats Edelgard right shoulder "Now this is the El I have been looking for," 

She hides her face behind the book "Shut up Dimitri, it was mostly because I never have seen that amount of detail in someone art...yea...that it," 

Dimitri smiled as he continues to laugh 

"What! Dimitri stop laughing!" cried our Edelgard as her face is filled with embarrassment 

Dimitri raised his hand "Sorry...I was just, I can't stop," Dimitri soon stopped laughing as he calms himself "Sorry, I was lost for a moment," 

"Thank you," she lowered the book to her lap "It just...I can't afford to show my weakness to anyone else besides you, Rodrigue and Claude," said Edelgard 

Dimitri sighs "El, you shouldn't be afraid of your weakness instead you should focus on building up your strength and let your allies cover that weakness," said Dimitri 

She nods "Maybe so, but it embarrassing and our enemies will most likely try to take advantage of our weakness," Edelgard sighed as she leans back 

Dimitri move in closer towards Edelgard as he took one her hands "El, rest up...I don't what you die on me," Dimitri kissed Edelgard hand "I need to take my leave, see you later El," said Dimitri as he stood up 

Edelgard blushes "I see you later Dimitri," Edelgard muttered as she relaxes flat onto Dimitri bed 

Dimitri chuckled as he exited out of his room after closing the door 

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Sylvain was all on his own, staring at the bright skies on the balcony overlooking the rear of the palace. He stared at the sky and started to speak "Ashe...please forgive me, I failed to prevent Ingrid on the wrong path," muttered Sylvain as he sighs into the skies 

Ingrid slowly walked up behind Sylvain as it appears that she is struggling with what to say. She remained silent for a moment until she decides to grab Sylvain shoulder 

Sylvain turns around to face Ingrid "Ingrid...what are you doing here? Are you going to insult me for not practicing enough?" Sylvain looks defeated and crushed as he places his hand over his head 

Ingrid kept a calm and sorrow look on her face as she shakes her head "No Sylvain, I am here because...I am sorry...for beating you up," said Ingrid as she sighed 

Sylvain was caught off guard as he stared straight at Ingrid "Sorry for beating me up...is that?" Sylvain frowned "Surely you remember the time where you nearly got yourself killed alongside his Highness when we try to rescue you, sorry isn't going to do it, Ingrid," Sylvain replied in a harsh voice 

Ingrid nods "I know, I...I dragged my anger into this...it's my fault that I let my anger control me...my desire for revenge blinded me so much to the point where I not only danger myself...I also anger my friends...my allies, I know you won't forgive me for the things I did in the past but..." Ingrid looks at Sylvain with a straight face "Right now, I can change myself for the better and prove myself as a knight...a true Knight of Fearghus...just like Ashe suggest during our time together within Garreg Mach," 

"Now that the Ingrid I know and love," Sylvain embraces Ingrid "It's nice to have you back Ingrid," Sylvain pats her back while Ingrid does the same thing  

Felix meanwhile was eavesdropping on their conversion with a smile on his face "Welcome back Ingrid...welcome back," muttered Felix as he looks up at the blue skies 

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Dimitri entered the throne room where he saw Rodrigue in front of a wooden coffin alongside Annette

Rodrigue and Annette noticed Dimitri as they stepped to the side to allow Dimitri through as he places his hand over the coffin while saying "Annette come forward," 

Annette stepped forward and faced towards Dimitri before bowing "Yes your Highness?" Annette asked 

Dimitri turned towards Annette "Can you get Dedue Molinaro, Ingrid Brandl Galatea, Sylvain Jose Gautier and Felix Hugo Fraldarius? Tell them that the funeral is about to start and that they must attend by the order of the Prince of Faerghus," said Dimitri 

Annette has a look of loneliness on her face as she nods "Yes your Highness," Annette bowed once more before leaving the room 

Both Rodrigue and Dimitri watch her leave the room "Poor Annette,  she must be alonely," Rodrigue sighed 

Dimitri nods "Yes, Rodrigue prepare for my coronation, it going to take place after the funeral," he looked at the wooden coffin once more as he sighs 

Rodrigue bows "Yes your Highness, I shall take my leave," Rodrigue replied before leaving 

Dimitri brush his hand over the coffin "You can rest now Uncle, I will be taking over from this point forward," muttered Dimitri as Dedue was the first one to arrive 

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Annette walk across the long hallway, all on her own as she noticed Felix leaning against a wall 

Felix quickly noticed Annette as he straightens himself "Annette, is something wrong?" Felix asked with a concerned look on his face 

"Oh hey, Felix, his Highness has called us to attend the Funeral," said Annette in a boring like voice 

Felix frowned but shook his head "Sorry but..." He stopped once Annette raised her hand 

"It not a choice Felix...His Highness ordered us to attend at once," Annette sighed before continuing on 

His eyes when wide as he stared at Annette "Order us?" Annette nods in reply as Felix lean against the wall for a moment "Alright I obey his order, anyways I know where Ingrid and Sylvain are, let make haste," Felix pats Annette right shoulder  

Both of them walk through the long hallway together as they enter the spiral staircase 

Annette nods as she remains silent while her eyes continue to look away at the window within the spiral staircase 

That when Felix turn his head towards Annette "Annette, you should have some faith within yourself, I can't stand looking at a girl who is ready to snap...just like Ingrid," said Felix before continuing his way towards the balcony 

"Maybe...maybe I will Felix, I am just...scared," Annette replied as she switches her focus on Felix 

Felix sighed "I am scared as well even though I shouldn't be," Felix tighten his sword around his waist as he continues on 

They reached the balcony where Sylvain and Ingrid were together staring at the blue skies 

Felix smiled for a moment before turning back to his normal self as he walks forward and spoke up "Hey, sorry if I am interrupting," 

Ingrid and Sylvain both turned towards Felix and Annette 

"Oh, Felix...Annette, what are you doing here?" Ingrid asked with a slight blush on her face 

Sylvain frowns "Yea Felix that was quite rude...this better be important," said Sylvain

Felix rolled his eyes "Annette, explain why we are here," Felix replied as he sighs 

Annette stepped forward "His Highness has requested our presence at the funeral," said Annette  

Ingrid sighed "Alright, Sylvain...let go," 

Sylvain nods "Well, it would be rude if we don't show up," 

Felix, Ingrid, Sylvain and Annette exited out of the balcony and heads back to the throne room 

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Edelgard wouldn't sleep as she just continues to stare at the book and on the same page of snow 

Soon a click sound opened causing Edelgard to put back the book and turn towards the Door, Claude entered the room with a worried look on his face "Hey Edelgard, are you alright?" Claude asked as he sat across from her 

"Yea, I am still in one piece even though I am not exactly sure about my leg," Edelgard showed her right leg which doesn't have the black mark anymore 

Claude frowned "Yea...I know, but I should tell you that, the funeral is about to start and well...he hasn't invited us," said Claude 

Edelgard face transforms into a shock-like expression "Wait...Dimitri hasn't invited us? Why?" 

Claude pats her right leg "Your leg most likely...even so, he can't just leave us alone," Claude extends his hand towards Edelgard "So...are you coming along?" Claude asked

She sighed as she accepted Claude's hand before standing up straight "You better not abandon me on my own," said Edelgard as warps her left arm over Claude's neck 

"Well, you better not strangle me to death," Claude looks at Edelgard with a straight face as they make their exit out of Dimitri room 

"By the way, how did you..." Claude interrupts Edelgard 

"Rodrigue and Annette...both of them seem very suspicious and well...I think you know the rest," said Claude as he chuckles a bit 

Edelgard nods as they make their way towards the throne room 

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Dimitri sat down next to Dedue as he watches nobles lords, Felix, Ingrid, Sylvain, Annette and Rodrigrie make their entrance 

He stood up and when forward to make his speech until two more people burst into the room. It was Claude and Edelgard with Claude carrying her over his neck. His face was filled with surprise as he walks towards them 

"What are you doing here?" Dimitri asked Claude as he gave a concerned look for Edelgard 

"Well your Highness, it was quite rude of you that you didn't invite us...but don't worry, we came anyway," Claude gave a smug look towards Dimitri 

"Dimitri, did you already forget our promise?" Edelgard asked as she straightens herself 

Dimitri sighed "Well alright, I allow it..." he heads towards Rodrigue "Keep an eye on Edelgard for me, will you old friend?" Dimitri head back to the front as he begins his speech 

Rodrigue nods as he looks around in the crowd. The crowd is mostly filled with minor lords and nobles. Among them was the Grey Lion himself, Lord Gwednal who is still wearing his armour and is sitting beside a purple-haired man with pale skin and purple eyes who appears to be in his very early 20s. Rodrigue wasn't surprised by Lord Gwednal still wearing his armour as they recently fought against Cornelia side by side but he looked concerned at the purple-haired man as he never saw him before...or for a long time but he just continues with examining the crowd. 

Annette Uncle, Father and Mother weren't seen within the crowd as Annette herself is sitting next to Felix. Speaking of Felix, he is sitting away from Rodrigue even though there are still some empty seats beside him but Rodrigue didn't complain as he saw that his son is sitting next to his friends Sylvain, Ingrid and Annette. 

Ingrid's father, mother and her siblings were also not present as they were too busy attending their land. The same can be said about Sylvain father and mother but with banditry 

Rodrigue knew it was rude to ignore Dimitri's speech but overall, the Prince's safety is the most important and the Princess...or at least former Princess of the Adrestian Empire, in reality, she is the new Emperor of the Adrestian Empire. Rodrigue continues to examine the room until Dimitri finished his funeral speech, as expected no one clapped and instead they nod their heads 

Dimitri nods towards Rodrigue signalling the start of a coronation. Rodrigue stood up straight and walked up to Dimitri as they exchange their position. Dimitri then kneeled right in front of Rodrigue as pair of royal guards enter the room. One of them is carrying the crown of the Holy Kingdom Faerghus on a blue pillow. It looks completely different from the crown of the Adrestian Empire as instead of just pure gold. The crown has a mix of silver and diamonds with no gold on it 

Edelgard smiled at Dimitri alongside Claude "It looks like...its time," muttered Edelgard 

Claude pats her on the back "Yea, another step closer," muttered Claude 

The audience, however, looked surprised at the sight of the crown and Dimitri kneeling in front of Rodrigue 

Sylvain, Ingrid, Annette and Felix just looked at each other in confusion 

"Is this a coronation?" Ingrid asked as she stared at Dimitri kneeling in front of Rodrigue 

"It...it maybe is but...why now?" Annette asked with a concerned look at Felix and Ingrid 

"Dam it Boar, what are you planning?" Felix muttered as he has a frown on his face 

"Well, we just have to find out," Sylvain replied to Annette 

The royal guard stopped beside Rodrigue and gave the pillow to him 

Rodrigue looked at the confused crowd as he coughs to make the audience go quiet 

After that, he starts to make his speech "I can imagine that all of you confused on why we have the crown of the Holy Kingdom Fearghus present alongside the holy prince himself," Rodrigue took a deep breath as he continues with his speech "As Prince Dimitri himself stated, the regent of Lord Rufus is dead...killed by those traitors, normally the regency would be handed to me...but that is not the case," Rodrigue looked at Dimitri with a straight face who is still kneeling in front of him "Today marks a special day for the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus as its time for Prince Dimitri to ascend the throne once and for all!" shouted Rodrigue as the crowd started to mutter among themselves 

Rodrigue sighed as coughs once more to make the crowd go quiet. He grabbed the crown off of the pillow and hooves it over Dimitri's head "Prince Dimitri, today marks the beginning of a new age, are you prepared to handle the task of becoming King?" Rodrigue asked as one of the royal guards dub Dimitri right shoulder with his spear 

Dimitri nods "Yes, from the Blaiddyd bloodline, I swear within my heart that I shall rule fairly and for the good of the common people with Fearghus," 

Rodrigue smiled as he continues "Do you understand from this day forward, once this crown rest on your head, you shall not turn your back against the people of Fearghus and nor shall you abandon the common folk," the other royal guard dub Dimitri left shoulder with his spear 

Dimitri nods once more "The Blaiddyd bloodline shall not fail to tyranny nor corruption, Shield of Fearghus may you ascend the crown to me?" Dimitri asked 

Rodrigue nods as he lowers the crown onto Dimitri's head "Dimitri Alexandre Blaiddyd, the crown is yours...from this day forward, we shall follow you until the depth of Fearghus," Dimitri stood up while Rodrigue and the two Royal Guards bowed towards Dimitri 

The crowd stood silent until Edelgard started to clap than Claude and soon everyone joined in 

As the nobles shouted, "Long live Fearghus, Long live the King!" alongside the other guest. Felix originally didn't join in the chant until Annette whispered something into his ear which made him groan as he joins in the chant

Rodrigue looked up and noticed that the purple man that sat next to the Grey Lion is leaving the room. He gave a suspicious look but he didn't bother as the crowd is still celebrating the newly crowned prince 

Dimitri turned and looked over at the crowd as he raises his right hand. Making the crowd go silent "Dedue Molinaro, Ingrid Brandl Galatea, Sylvain Jose Gautier, Felix Hugo Fraldarius and Annette Fantine Dominic step forward...Lord Rodrigue, you know what to do," said Dimitri as Rodrigue nods and quickly leaves the room 

Dedue instantly got up from his seat and kneeled in front of Dimitri while Felix, Sylvain, Ingrid and Annette just stared at each other 

Ingrid was the first among the four to step forward and kneel in front of Dimitri, then Sylvain, Annette and finally Felix 

The nobles, however, were displeased at the sight of Dedue as they muttered some 'rude' words

Dimitri ignored their discontent as he waited for a moment until Rodrigue showed up with a weapon covered with a blue blanket and a case alongside a group of servants carrying folded a cape and uniform. They all stood behind him while Rodrigue gave up the weapon as Dimitri toss the blanket to the side and in its place is a Relic weapon, not just any relic...it the Legendary spear Adreabhar 

Dimitri dubbed Dedue shoulder once as Dedue looked at Dimitri and nods. Dimitri in return smiles as Dedue stood up and leaves without speaking a single word while the crowd remain silent 

Edelgard chuckles "Not a single word...just nod and that it," Edelgard whispered to Claude 

Claude nods and replied  "Yep, not a single word needed," 

Dimitri turns towards Ingrid and Sylvain "Ingrid Brandl Galatea and Sylvain Jose Gautier, do you swear your loyalty to the Blaiddyd?" Dimitri asked

Both Ingrid and Sylvain nods as Dimitri dub both of their shoulders with his spear 

Ingrid was the first one to speak "Yes your majesty, We shall serve the Blaiddyd bloodline until the depth of Faerghus," said Ingrid 

Sylvain nods once more "Let us serve alongside you, your majesty and that no matter what, we shall serve the Blaiddyd bloodline until death," said Sylvain 

"Good, now let us celebrate as I announce that Ingrid Brandl Galatea and Sylvain Jose Gautier are to be promoted into Duchess/Duke Knights!" shouted Dimitri as the two servants stepped forward 

Sylvain and Ingrid nods as they took the uniform and cape within their hands before leaving through a cheering crowd while the servants left the room 

Annette was up next as Dimitri looks down at her "Annette Fantine Dominic, I think you know what to do," 

Annette nods "Yes, your majesty, I promise to serve and protect the people of Fearghus," said Annette 

Dimitri sighed but he nods "Very well, Annette Fantine Dominic, I accept your words of loyalty, as a reward for your hard work, I hereby announce from this day forward you shall be promoted into Mage Fighter," 

Rodrigue, Felix and Annette eyes when wide towards Dimitri as Rodrigue tapped Dimitri on the shoulder 

"Your majesty, are you sure about this?" Rodrigue asked with a worried look on his face 

Dimitri nods towards Rodrigue "I am for certain my friend, remember that Annette can wield the Crusher as well..." he turned his head towards Annette "A Mage Fighter fits her perfectly, do you accepted Annette Fantine Dominic?" Dimitri asked as another servant stepped forward while the crowd claps and cheered for her 

Annette sighed but nods "Yes your majesty, thank you for the reward," said Annette as she grabs the uniform and cape which is different from Ingrid and Sylvain before leaving through a cheering crowd 

Felix watched Annette leaving before turning back towards Dimitri 

Dimitri sighed "Felix, are you going to do it?" Dimitri asked 

Felix looked at Rodrigue and Dimitri for a moment before looking down at the blue carpet as he sighs. He looked up at Dimitri and nods "I am only doing this to protect the innocent people and to repay my debt to you but after that has been settled promise me that I can be independent at any time afterwards," Felix replied 

Rodrigue frowned but didn't say a single word 

Dimitri nods "Alright Felix, I accepted your conditions...even so, do you accept your promotion into Trueblade?" Dimitri asked once more

Felix nods "If it makes me strong then sure, I won't complain," 

Dimitri turns towards Rodrigue as he steps forward alongside another servant 

Rodrigue looks down at his son "My dear son Felix if you truly what to become independent I suggest that you take this sword with you," said Rodrigue as he opens the case revealing the Sword of Moralta 

Felix eyes when wide as he slowly grips the sword and examines it before putting it back. He stood up and stared at Rodrigue "Th...thank...father," Felix looked to be embarrassed as he grabs his uniform, cape and the case before leaving as the crowd didn't cheer at all instead it was just...dead silent. Felix uniform and cape are also different from Ingrid and Sylvain alongside Annette

Dimitri sighs as he looks over at the audience "Now, let us talk about reforms within the Kingdom of Fearghus," said Dimitri 

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Inside the hideout 

Cornelia arrived at an empty room with a stone table sitting at the center of the room 

"Lord Chaos, it nice that we can catch up on things," said Cornelia as she sat across Chaos 

Chaos poured some tea and passed a cup to Cornelia "The same can be said about you," Chaos replied 

"Maybe so but I was just worrying...weren't you present when our home was attacked by the Imperial army?" Cornelia asked as she took a sip of her tea 

Chaos nods "Yes, I was present during Lord Thales death by the hands of Emperor Edelgard," Chaos stirred ___ tea

Cornelia looks disappointed "Emperor Edelgard? So that little girl has decided to rebel against us...very impressive, how did he fall?" 

"A single upper slash by Edelgard axe...once she has been hit by the spell Death," Chaos replied as he/she continues to stir the tea 

"Really? So Lord Thales was killed in a single swing of Edelgard axe...how disappointing," Cornelia frowned as took another sip before continuing on "If I remember correctly, you said that you were present when Lord Thales fell...why didn't you help Lord Thales?" 

"........" Chaos didn't reply at all

Cornelia smiled "Oh I see, you got him killed on purpose is that correct Lord Chaos?" 

Chaos nods as ___ tossed a Darkness ring onto the table "It wasn't even that hard, the only reason why Lord Thales was a threat in the first place was because of this Darkness ring which would have shielded him against anything besides Faith Magic," Chaos replied 

Cornelia smiled as she examines the ring "So that why Lord Thales was killed in one strike, impressive Lord Chaos but may I ask something?" Cornelia asked 

Chaos stopped stir ___ tea "Yes, what is it, Cornelia?"  

"I have heard of you during my time in the Kingdom, they said that you were the best sword wielder within our group yet...there was news that sometimes that you just refuse to kill...namely the students within Garreg Mach, you refused to kill anyone of them even though you had the chance to do so, alongside the fact that you revive two people both of whom were students within Garreg Mach...I wonder why," Cornelia smiled at Chaos as she took another sip 

"That news is nothing but false lies," Chaos replied in a calm voice 

"Oh but my sources say otherwise isn't that right Lord Chaos or should I say...Professor Byleth?" Cornelia looked at Chaos with a straight face 

Chaos sighed as the dark mist disappear around its face and in its place was Byleth with a smile on her face "Hm, well done Cornelia, I knew you would figure it out soon or later," Byleth replied as she took a sip out of her tea 

"What a surprise, a teacher within Garreg Mach becoming our leader, well this is interesting," said Cornelia as she pours herself for more tea 

Byleth also poured herself for more tea "Cornelia, are you still loyal to me? If so...take this ring and places within your hands,"

Cornelia smiled as she obeyed "Of course, my loyalty is still with you Lord Chaos...mostly for saving me, so...what is our plan?" Cornelia asked 

Byleth smiled "It simple, we just wait...Rhea herself is going to do something foolish in the future," Byleth replied 

"Oh...interesting, alright then...we just wait...just as you said Lord Chaos," Cornelia stood up and exited out of the room while Byleth hid her face once more in black mist 

Chaos exit the room for a moment "Get Mercedes and tell her that she will be meeting with me," Chaos ordered the Dark Masters as they both bowed before leaving 

She when back into the empty room and sat down preparing tea for the new 'guest' 

(The Darkness Ring: Increase the user defence by 25 and resistance by 15 but make this unit weak against Faith Magic.)