Claude is still at the training ground practicing his bow while Casper is punching a dummy and Linhardt who is just sitting next to Lysithea as they chat about spells 

That all changed when Edelgard finally entered the scene as Claude quickly greets her "Hey Edelgard, what brings you here?" Claude asked 

Edelgard smiled in return as she unsheaths the Mithril Sword "Claude, may I ask...can you wield swords?" 

Claude nods "Sure, I could but I am not exactly the best wielder...also couldn't you wield it yourself?" 

She swings the sword around a bit "I could, but you know...I wield an Axe as my main weapon and you are wielding a bow...so I would highly recommend having a close-range weapon just in case," Edelgard replied 

He just rolled his eyes as he pulls a dagger from his boot "Is this not enough?" 

Edelgard just simply nods "A dagger won't do much against armoured foes," 

Claude flips the dagger around "Maybe so but if I hit their joints then...I won't have any problems," 

She hands him the sword "True, however, if your opponent is skilled enough or if you are facing a monster then your tiny little dagger won't even scratch them," She gave a concerned look at Claude as he examines the Mithril Sword 

He put the dagger back under his boot"If that the case then I rather run away and use my bow," Claude replied as he hands the Mithril Sword back to Edelgard "It is a nice sword, not going to lie but...I rather use my brains. So just give to someone else instead, I can handle it on my own," 

Edelgard looked disappointed but nods "If you say so," Edelgard sheath the Mithril Sword back as Dimitri also entered the scene with an exhausted look on his face "Dimitri...are you alright?" 

Dimitri just sighed and nods "Yes, it was mainly a discussion between me, Rhea and Seteth. About being the new King of Faerghus," said Dimitri 

Claude crossed his arms "I see, so it was just a normal discussion? Nothing special?" Claude asked 

Dimitri nods "Yes, nothing special but we did get interrupted when a Knight burst in with an exhausted look on his face, in which Seteth and Rhea asked me to leave," 

She places one of his hands under her chin "An exhausted knight? If what you describe was correct...that knight must have travelled a great distance or...got exhausted from a battle," said Edelgard 

"I agree, it must be something important. In the case..." Claude leans in to whisper something "Shall I eavesdrop on their conversion?" 

Edelgard and Dimitri turn to face Claude as they examine their surroundings before whispering back 

"Claude, you know the punishment for eavesdropping right?" Edelgard gave a concerned look 

Claude nods "I know but don't you worry...that only appeals to nonstudents of Garreg Mach. So even if I get caught, I will only get detention," Claude smirked 

Dimitri frowned "How can you be sure? This is just straight up...suicide," 

He shrugged "Maybe so but hey...I got live dangerous sometimes to get valuable information," 

Edelgard sigh "Fine...we allow it, but please...for the sake of your friends..." Edelgard points her finger at Claude "Don't get caught,"  

Dimitri sighed but just waved at Claude while Claude himself just nods "Thank you Edelgard, now if you excuse me," Claude bowed towards Edelgard and Dimitri before leaving in a hurry 

Dimitri turns towards Edelgard "Edelgard, are you sure this is a good idea?" Dimitri asked 

Edelgard shook her head "No, but I trust in Claude abilities not to get caught, anyways that reminds me. Dimitri, can you wield swords?" Edelgard asked as she reveals the Mithril Sword 

He nods "I could but, I rather wield the spear or the lance if possible..." Dimitri noticed the Mithril Sword "A Mithril Sword? Is that why you were asking if I could wield swords?" 

She nods in reply "I also rather wield an Axe if possible. I asked Claude earlier and well...he would rather wield a dagger or the bow," 

Dimitri sighed "Well, Claude is Claude so I am not surprised. In the case, how about we do another duel but this time with swords, Is that fine with you Edelgard?" Dimitri asked 

Edelgard looked at Dimitri "Well, we got nothing else to do so...sure, let do it," said Edelgard as they both entered the armoury and grabbed a training sword 

Casper had already left earlier to get a snack alongside Linhardt (got dragged by Casper) Lysithea was the only one here as she moves in front of Edelgard 

Lysithea crossed her arms "Edelgard, mind if we can have a chat over tea?" Lysithea asked 

Edelgard pats her on the head "Sure, once we finish our duel, we shall," Edelgard replied as she gets into position, same with Dimitri while Lysithea just sat down to view the duel 

Dimitri points his sword at Edelgard "Are you ready Edelgard?" Dimitri asked 

Edelgard did the same and nods "The Eagle and Lion..." she smiled "Let us clash once more!" 

Both of them charge forward as Edelgard swings her sword wide as Dimitri easily blocked but failed to parry in which allowed Edelgard to do another swing 

Dimitri this time parried it as he quickly kicks Edelgard in the chest pushing her back 

Edelgard recovered quickly as Dimitri thrust forward as she deflects the blow before making a quick thrust at Dimitri's chest. However, Dimitri just grabbed her sword arm with his left hand, pulled her in and spun around to land a pummel strike against her rear head 

"Ow," Edelgard cried out as she rubs the back of her head 

Dimitri smiled as he turns around to face Edelgard "It looks like another win for me," 

Edelgard sighed but nods "Yep, you won this time," 

Lysithea clapped at the pair before leaving 

She noticed Lysithea leaving "Dimitri, I am going to have a chat with Lysithea," she hands him her training sword "so if you can excuse me," said Edelgard as she follows behind Lysithea 

Dimitri nods "Alright, I guess I...train more," he sighed as he examines his surroundings before putting the training sword back and grabbed a spear as he trains himself against a training dummy 

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Claude when inside the Chapel as he examines his surrounding. All he saw was a couple of Priest/Priestess but..no guards "This is strange...no guards within the Chapel...why?" Claude muttered as he carefully enters the second floor which is a restricted area at this moment of time

He started to control his breathing and moves alongside the stone walls as Claude sneaks towards Rhea's room while watching his steps against the wooden floor. Thankfully the teachers are taking this day of peace...so maybe the guards did the same and are taking a day of peace? That would explain why no one is guarding the second floor or the third floor 

He then carefully leans against the wall as he peeks around the corner noticed Rhea and Seteth talking to each other 

Claude frowned "Shoot...I can barely hear their voices but I can't move any closer without risking my life. I just I have to fill in the voids," muttered Claude 

Rhea is looking out at the sky while Seteth is behind her making it impossible for Claude to read their lips "Lady Rhea, __ ____ ____ _____ ___!" Seteth shouted 

She shook her head "I truly understand ____ the bottom of my _____, ______." Rhea sighed "However, the Knights of ______ have been greatly _______ from the ambush...I am afraid that their investigation will be _____ permanently." Rhea replied 

Seteth tightens his fist "I...I understand," he looked up at the sky " Flayn, _ ____ ___ ____ ______." muttered Seteth 

Claude just shook his head as he continues spying on Seteth and Rhea 

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Lysithea and Edelgard entered the garden as they sat across from each other 

"So, Edelgard...ready to talk?" Lysithea asked with a frown on her face 

Edelgard calmly sips her tea "Yes, go ahead," 

"...time..." Lysithea looked down "Time is slowly slipping away from us. Even if we destroy the monsters from existence...the damage has already been done. You know that...right Edelgard?" her eyes were filled with sorrow 

In which Edelgard sighed as she leans back "I...I know," she shook her head "But let not talk about it. It already hard enough to tell the painful truth to Dimitri," 

Lysithea frowned "So you told Dimitri but...not Claude?" 

Edelgard looked back at Lysithea "That right...I forgot I haven't told him the painful truth yet..." she covered her face as she leans forward "How is he going to react?" 

She gave a concerned look as she took a sip from her cup "I can't predict the future Edelgard but you will have to tell him soon or later about your shorten life span thanks to those experiments,"  

"Thank you, Lysithea, I am just worried...Claude is working his hardest to make sure that Dimitri and I get a bright future. If I tell him my shorten life span then...everything he has worked so hard for will be ultimately wasted," Edelgard frowned 

Lysithea shook her head "Not everything will be wasted, Edelgard. You can still set the seeds for a brighter Fodlan and if that the case," Lysithea stood up from her seat "I will work my hardest until my time eventually runs out," 

Edelgard gave a concerned look but she nods "Thank you, Lysithea, your offer has given me some comfort for the future," 

She smiled a bit as she took another sip of her tea "No problem Edelgard, now is it alright if we can talk about the future of House Ordeila," said Lysithea 

"Very well, let us get started," Edelgard replied as they both started to discuss the fate of House Ordeila 

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Ferdinand was fishing on the wooden walkway with Hubert as they sat next to each other but that didn't last long

Hubert managed to catch a couple of fish as he reels the line one last time before packing up and he just...leaves without saying a single word

He didn't bother to ask Hubert, on why he is leaving as he reels in his line. Grabbed the small fish from the hook and tossed it into a nearby bucket filled with water halfway. Then he grabbed a new bait, stabbed it through the hook and let the line loose into the water 

Ferdinand patiently waits until someone tabs his shoulder causing him to turn around to face Dorothea who gave a concerned look "Ferdie? Are you fishing?" Dorothea asked 

He nods "Yes Dorothea, are you going to tease once more?" Ferdinand when back to his line which caused her to frown 

She crosses her arms "No, it just that...you changed Ferdie after that field trip. You use to be all noble and always wanted to challenge Edelgard but now, you are just so...groomy. This isn't like you, Ferdie. What happened during the field trip to Enbarr?"  

Ferdinand just shrugs "You should ask Edelgard herself, you might find it...surprising," Ferdinand replied 

Dorothea looked upset but she turned around and left, leaving Ferdinand alone 

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At the Imperial Capital, Ladislava and Randolph were taking a day off during this time of peace. Both of them are having a chess match inside the living room, wearing their gambeson armour without any of the plates nor chainmail 

Randolph has taken four soldiers, a lancer, a sage and a Gigas Knight but...

Ladislava managed to seize two soldiers, both lancers, a sage, a Gigas Knight and his Empress 

She managed to keep her Emperor safe by using a fortify with the Gigas Knight while keeping the pressure up as she seized another soldier by using her Empress 

Randolph looked at the bored as he moves a soldier into position to protect his Sage 

Ladislava smiled as she moves her Saga into position 

He moved another soldier to block the Saga path to his Gigas Knight "Nice try, but I won't make the same mistake," said Randolph 

She sighed as Ladislava moves her Empress into position "Check," 

Randolph looked confused as he stares at the bored "Huh?" he soon realized that he left himself open by moving that soldier "Carp...I left myself open again didn't I?" Randolph moves his Emperor to safety 

Ladislava smirks as she moves her Lancer into position 

He moved his soldier from the right two spaces forward 

In return, she moves her Lancer right into the Sage movement behind enemy lines 

Randolph just looked confused as he used his Sage to take out the Lancer 

Ladislava chucked a bit as she took the Sage with her Empress "Check," 

He frowned realizing his mistake "Great...this is going to be 'fun'," Randolph rolled his eyes as he moves his Emperor out of the way 

Ladislava took a soldier with her Empress "Check," 

Randolph moves his Emperor to the right 

She just shook her head as Ladislava moves her Empress right in front of the Emperor "Checkmate Randolph that silly mistake cost you the game," said Ladislava 

Randolph just sighed "I know, I know...you don't have to say that again," 

"You should have moved your Emperor to the left or better yet...don't take my Lancer with your Sage. If you had been more vigilant then maybe you would have won," Ladislava leans back 

Fleche soon entered the scene "Yea, brother you made that same mistake when we played chess," Fleche teased 

Randolph covered his face "Fleche," he looked at Fleche as he lowers his arms "Wait a min...what are you doing here Fleche?" Randolph asked 

She smiled at Randolph "Ma, says that supper is ready," said Fleche as she quickly runs out of the room 

Ladislava and Randolph stood up and headed towards the dining room until they both heard someone knocking on the front door 

"I get it," said Ladislava as she heads towards the front door and opened it 

At the front door stood an Imperial Guard with a letter within his hand"Commander Ladislava, our scouts spotted the traitors between the former house Nuvelle and Brionac Plateau. Shall you release the keys for the Imperial Army?" The Guard asked as he hands her the letter 

Ladislava quickly reads it "So they decide to hide within the forbidden forest...smart move," she muttered before turning back to the guard "No, it too risky for the Church of Serios eyes. For now, send our fastest Messenger to Garreg Mach and that he/she is not allowed to rest until he/she gives the news to her majesty...and only her majesty or drops dead," 

The Guard nods "Yes Commander, we shall obey," the Imperial Guard bowed before taking his leave 

Ladislava closed the door and entered the dining room"Ladislava...what was that?" Randolph asked 

"A call," Ladislava replied as she took her seat and started to eat 

Randolph shrugs "Alright," 

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Lysithea finished her demands for the fate of House Ordeila 

Edelgard face is filled with worry "If that what you decide then...I will gladly accept your demands," 

Lysithea stood up and bowed "Thank you Edelgard, now if you excuse me...I need to continue my studies," Lysithea replied as she leaves 

She sighed as she took another sip of her tea. Edelgard closed her eyes and leans back, letting her mind to rest in peace 

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Byleth visited Gronder Field all on her own as she arrived at the center hill. She looked over at the South, North and finally East of Gronder Field as she places her Sword of the Creator and kneeled down 

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At Gronder Field the three former house lords are going to meet once more but this time for battle as the Imperial army arrived from the South, the Kingdom from the North, and the Alliance from the East 

Edelgard looked over at the battlefield as the Imperial army gets into position alongside her classmates beside Ferdinand who got killed trying to protect the Great Bridge of Myrddin 

Dorothea was supposed to be at the rearguard but once she heard the news of Ferdinand death...she asked if she can be positioned near Hubert 

"Are you sure about this Dorothea? You will be at the frontlines against the Kingdom," Edelgard gave a concerned look at Dorothea 

Dorothea nods "Yes, Edie please...give me the chance to avenge Ferdie, he saved my life during the Great Bridge against 'Prince' Dimitri forces. Plus, my Meteor spell can't hit anyone if I am position within the rearguard so that also another reason why I what to be position near the frontlines." Dorothea replied 

Edelgard stared at Dorothea whom eyes seem...dead and lifeless. She sighed but nods "Very well. I also send Casper to protect you both from any possible fliers," 

Dorothea bows "Thank you, your majesty," as she leaves to join in the West with Hubert 

Linhardt is positioned in the rearguard alongside the other healers but even so...his face is still filled with worry and doubt 

Casper is filled with energy as he moves into position in the west 

Same with Petra but towards the east instead of west

Bernadetta is at the center of the hill with a couple of Ballisticians and Fortress Knights alongside a couple of Gigas Knights 

Bernadetta is preparing her Ballistae alongside the other Ballisticians but even so, she still has a worried look on her face 

Edelgard turned towards Lysithea with a concerned look "Lysithea, are you ready to face your former classmates?" Edelgard asked

Lysithea kept a straight face as she nods "I am...but what about you Edelgard?" 

She stared at the overall battlefield as she saw both armies prepare for battle "Is that even a question?" 

She shook her head "No, the Professor...she dead isn't she?" 

Edelgard sighed "I saw her fight against Rhea before she..." she looked away as a tear fell out of her eye 

"Fell down the cliff...I am truly sorry Edelgard but at least we manage to capture Rhea," said Lysithea as she gently pats on her back 

She sighed "True..." Edelgard examines her Axe "For a moment, I was going to...chop her head clean from her wicked body but..." she shook her head "Nevermind, anyway, let us focus on the upcoming battle," Edelgard replied as she stood up straight 

Lysithea nods "Gladly but...can this be avoided?" Lysithea asked 

Edelgard looked at Gronder Field "Normally I won't but under my Professor wish...I try again," she turns towards a group of Messengers "Tell Bernadetta to pull back slightly from the hill. As for the rest of you...send a message to Prince Dimitri/Claude Von Riegen that I request a meeting at the center of the hill," 

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In the North of Gronder Field

Sylvain is preparing his mount alongside Ingrid "The upcoming battle is going to bloody isn't it?" Sylvain asked 

Ingrid nods "Even so, this battle will decide the fate of Fodlan." Ingrid replied while brushing her Pegasus 

"I know that but...Ingrid, not to burst your bubble but...we are heavily outnumbered thanks to the Alliance refusing to join us after his Highness kill...." Sylvain got interrupted by Ingrid 

She lowered her hand "Lorenz and Leonie, both of whom were defending the Great Bridge alongside most of the Alliance soldiers...I can't believe that our Highness murdered them without any mercy,"

Sylvain sighed "Yet, we continue to serve him," 

Ingrid rolled her eyes "We swore our loyalty to his Highness, to our homeland of Faerghus. We can't back down...not now," Ingrid mounted upon her Pegasus 

"I understand, let us just pray that his Highness see the error of his ways," Sylvain also mount up as they prepare for battle 

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In the East of Gronder Field 

Claude is preparing his Wyvern until Hilda came up to him 

Claude turned around to face Hilda "What is it, Hilda?" Claude asked 

"Claude...are we still allied with the Kingdom?" Hilda asked with a concerned look on her face 

He shook his head "Not anymore, I thought I could trust Dimitri but once I sent Leonie to assist...he just killed her alongside Lorenz," 

Hilda frowned "I...I see, so who are we siding with?" 

Claude just shrugs "No one, I guess...but..." he looked towards Gronder Field "I don't what Edelgard and Dimitri to die. They use to be our...our classmates and our friends," 

Hilda was about to speak once more but she got interrupted by Judith "Boy! Its nearly time!" shouted Judith 

Claude nods as he mounts on top of his Wyvern 

The Battle Between the Eagle, Deer and Lion is about to begin while none of them realize that someone is observing them "Well, well, well...the Three House Lords are going to fight each other." he smirks "This is going to be entertaining," said Thales who is surrounded by a group of Dark Masters overlooking Gronder Field 

Professor Byleth, on the other hand, is nowhere to be seen as a pair of Imperial Messenger rode across the field towards the Alliance/Kingdom 

Claude looked surprised as he dismounts and listens what the Messenger has the say while Dimitri, on the other hand, was about to kill the messenger but Felix, Annette, Gibert, Rodrigue and Mercedes managed convinced him to listen to the message "Her Imperial Majesty, wish Prince Dimitri/Claude Von Riegen to meet at the center of the hill," shouted the Messenger 

Judith and Hilda looked baffed at the messenger while Claude's face when wide as he stared at the center of the hill where they saw the Ballisticians pulling back "Well if this can be resolved peacefully without any bloodshed...I take it," Claude frowned as he heads towards the center of the hill alongside Judith and Hilda 

Dimitri was about to throw his Javelin at the messenger but Lord Rodrigue moved between the Messenger as the messenger rode back to Edelgard "Your Highness, we still need time to prepare and to get reinforcements, I suggest stalling for time," said Rodrigue 

Dimitri frowned "Fine...I shall lend you some time but if anyone from the Empire or Alliance draws out there weapon. Charge at them without any mercy," said Dimitri as he heads towards the center hill alone 

"Father, are you sure this is a wise idea to send him all on his own?" Felix asked with a concerned look on his face 

"You shouldn't worry, my son...Dimitri strength is good enough, just get into your position Felix," Rodrigue replied 

Felix sighed but moved into his position in the east 

Edelgard looked happy at the news and the fact, that Claude and Dimitri have accepted her invitation as she heads towards the center hill, however, not everyone is happy nor trustful of the Kingdom and Alliance 

Hubert frowned at the news of his majesty heading up to the center hill alone beside Bernedetta group "I don't trust that they will keep their promise...tell everyone that if anyone from the Kingdom or Alliance draws out their weapon. We shall attack without mercy," said Hubert 

The Imperial Sages nods as they prepare their spells alongside Dorothea while Casper is sharping his axe 

Petra looked on at the center hill cleaning her blade with a cloth 

Meanwhile, an Eagle has flown overhead Gronder Field, a Lion coming out of the woods and a Deer overlooking Gronder Field  

Finally, a lonely figure wearing a hood arrived at the cliffside "Please...please Edelgard, don't disappoint me now. Not after so many attempts," muttered the figure as she pulls back her hood revealing a green like hair and the Sword of the Creator 

'The Battlefield is intense as neither side is backing down. Gronder Field is the same place where the Battle of the Eagle and Lion happened. Right now our Majesty decides to risk her life to hopefully end these five long years of war...please Edelgard...please succeed as I can't stand the sight of blood,' Signed by Linhardt  

( Edelgard lost her Professor during the Battle of Garreg Mach. Even though they still succeed in capturing Rhea...the Kingdom has decided to declare war against the Empire alongside the Alliance as they managed to retake Garreg Mach but after an incident during the battle of the Great Bridge of Myriddn. Which caused the death of Lorenz and Leonie. The Alliance decided to end their truce with the Kingdom

After taking the Great Bridge of Myriddn from the Empire, the Kingdom decided to continue their advance. while the Alliance army was shocked at the news of Lorenz and Leonie's death. It hit Claude the hardest after losing Marianne who ended her life and Lysithea who turn coated to Edelgard's side. Even so, they advanced towards Gronder Field

Edelgard has asked for peace between the Kingdom and Alliance after the Battle of Garreg Mach...she got no reply from either side. She tried once more after taking the Great of Bridge of Myriddn from the Alliance (she spared Judith and Leonie)...once again no reply

Now, after losing the Great Bridge of Myriddn. She gathered the Imperial army and headed towards Gronder Field. The same field where the Battle of the Eagle and Lion has taken place. However, Edelgard decided to attempt one more time to seek peace under her Professor wish )