Part 381: Vaike A

Phew. Let's take a breather.

*Pant, pant* S-s-so soon...? B-but I can... keep... going...

Bold words... if we ignore the fact that you can barely gasp them out. Rest and recovery are important parts of training. So now, we rest.

*Wheeze* Well, if... if you insist... I'll... just sit here... on the ground.

Blistering bulls... I'm damn near dead...

I must say, Vaike, you've impressed me. I didn't expect so much in such a short period of time.

Me either! I never had much patience for learnin' the basics... But you make it kinda fun. I'm pickin' up stuff I'd never learn alone. Hmm... I guess my way isn't always the best way after all.

Why, how very unlike the Vaike to recognize that.

Takes a real man to admit when he's wrong! ...Or consider it, I guess.

In any case, I'm very pleased with your progress.

There is one thing that's botherin' me, though...

What's that?

Well, you know how me and Chrom are arch-rivals of destiny and fate? By teaching me, aren't you helpin' to take him down in a way?

By making you stronger, I help Chrom to grow strong as well. Only by being challenged can we hope to better ourselves.

Hmm... Yeah, I guess that makes sense.

The Shepherds need everyone at their best, and that includes you. So your training is actually for the benefit of everyone.

Gads! When it comes to usin' yer noggin, you could give Robin a run!

It's only because you never use your own head that we all seem so intelligent.

Hey, now wait just one-

Looks like someone has his wind back! Shall we get back to work, then?

Yes, ma'am!

Remember: this is REAL training. I won't be going easy on you.

Gimme everything you got! The Vaike's gotta defeat Chrom!