Part 297: Maribelle A

This war grows more intense with each passing battle.

I'm exhausted as well, but if we give up now, all of Ylisse will suffer. We have to stay strong for them.

Ricken, I owe you an apology for my words from the other day. You understand the situation as well as any of us, and I was wrong to imply otherwise.

You weren't wrong. ...Not totally, anyway. I AM young, and I DID hide an injury. I'm trying to be more careful. I really am.

Good. You tell me the moment you get even a scratch, are we clear?

You may not believe this, but I have no desire to suffer a terrible injury.

Yes, well. So long as that's understood. By the by, I procured a delicious blend of tea in town the other day. If we both manage to survive the coming battle, I promise to share it with you.

Ha! That sounds delicious! Just make sure you're careful too, all right? I'm not the only person on the battlefield that people care about.

You've become quite the noble young man, Ricken.