Part 86: Lance

Supports: Lance

Lance/Wolt

C Support

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Sir Lance?
...I get it now.
Uh... Sir Lance?
Ah, Wolt. Sorry, I was thinking some things over.
Have I disturbed you?
No, I have reached my conclusion. It is all right now.
I...see.
Did you need something, Wolt?
Yes. I want to learn by your side. Teach me to fight like you, so I can become stronger and protect Master Roy!

B Support

Sir Lance? What are you doing?
Ah, Wolt. I was keeping a record of this battle.
A record?
Yes. In one of my favorite books, there is a quote from a famous general. It says, 'The most important thing in battle is information.' Therefore, I've been keeping track of who does what in which location, for both our allies and enemies. It might be of use someday.
I see.
In the battles ahead of us, one mistake could lead us to our deaths. We must pay careful attention to every aspect of the battle under Master Roy's direction.
Y-Yes!
...It's time. I must be off. *leaves*
He's amazing... I can't be losing, either!

A Support

Oh, Sir Lance.
Wolt. ...Are you all right? Your eyes seem to be rather red...
Yes! I'm fine. I was reading the book on war tactics that you lent me.
Well, good job. Were you reading all night?
Yes!
All right, you might be interested in this next. It's by the same author, and he describes his ideas in detail over the course of 24 volumes.
...
If you read this, then you should be able to master the basics fairly easily. After that, we can go into more advanced details... Wolt? Are you listening?
...Y...Yes! Of course! I'll do my best...

Lance/Lot

C Support

You are Lot, the mercenary. An axe-fighter, with much endurance.
You... You're Lance.
You seemed to have a troubled look on your face.
Oh... I was just thinking some things over. Actually, this is a perfect chance. Let me ask you something.
If it is something within my meager knowledge.
All right, axes are weak against swords. This is just common sense. What I'm wondering about is why it became like that. I just don't get the evidence or physics behind it. That's what I was thinking about.
I see. Some time earlier, I asked the exact same question as you. I think I've found the answer after I looked through several books on war strategy.
So is it...the weapon's weight?
Exactly. Because all weapons are designed bearing in mind that humans will be wielding them, it is almost inevitable that minor flaws and weaknesses would appear.
So... It's impossible for a weapon to just make you really strong.
Right. In the past, many kinds of weapons were made, and disappeared. Among them, the sword, axe and spear remained, thus creating what is commonly known as the weapon triangle.
I see. But wait, what about weapons like the Swordreaver?
Well, that brings us to a whole different dimension. So...
...Ah, I see... Then what about...

B Support

Cavalier to F6.
Knight to E3.
Pegasus to D1.
Er... Archer to B1.
Swordmaster to F1. Check.
...You win.
So it seems.
...Do you think the mistake was when I moved that ballista six turns ago?
Yes, I think so. Where did you learn how to play? I learned it as one of the requirements of a knight.
There was an old war veteran living where I come from. He taught me. I couldn't find anyone to play with in the mercenary groups. But up against those who can play, it looks like I don't stand a chance.
Well, if you can point out your mistakes, that shows you have skill. I played with Alan the other day, but it was over in two turns.

A Support

How do you see this battle?
What do you mean?
Do you think we stand a chance of winning?
...I honestly don't know. We are outnumbered severely; the enemy can afford send out new troops all the time, while we have to be careful about losing even one man.
Yeah... Our starting conditions are just so different.
But Master Roy sometimes thinks of plans that are beyond my petty thoughts. He has done miraculously well in the battles so far. Under his direction, I feel like we could never lose. Master Roy will surely lead us to victory.
I see... ...You're not the one to favor somebody just because he's your master. So if you say so, it must be true. Then I better start believing, too...in our victory, and our leader.

Lance/Clarine

C Support

Oh? You are...
Ah, you must be Lady Clarine, princess of the Reglay family. I am Lance, knight of Pherae. We are honored to have someone of your stature among us. Please forgive any impudence you may have experienced so far. We are in a war, and people are uptight.
Oh... Yes, I shall forgive that for you. Understood? This is for you, and it makes you very special! All right?
Yes, thank you, my lady. Now, let me take your hand...
My... You have much respect for a countryside knight.
I am honored.
O-Of course, you are still nothing compared to our knights.
Forgive my lack of prowess, my lady.

B Support

Lance.
Lady Clarine, is there something I can do for you?
As the princess of the Reglay family, I order you to protect me from now on.
That means...
You are a little weak to be defending me, to tell the truth... But since we are in these conditions, I will settle with you. You must stay by my side and defend me at all times. Understood?
If Master Roy orders it.
But... I am ordering you!
If I may object, my lady, I cannot follow those orders even if they are from you. A knight must serve his master, and only his master. One who forgets that can no longer be called a knight.
I... I know that! I was just testing your loyalty as a knight!
Yes, my lady. Forgive my rudeness.
W-Well, anyway, you have passed the test. Be proud of it!

A Support

Lance!
Yes, Lady Clarine?
Even if you are not my knight... It is true that we are a princess and a knight, am I correct?
Yes, of course, my lady.
T-Then... I shall hereby permit you to kiss my hand.
Yes, thank you, my lady.
Lance, you do understand, do you not? This is to make clear the difference in our status. There is no more meaning to it than that!
Yes, of course, my lady.
Yes...of course... ...You could be a little more...disappointed...
Did you say something, my lady?
N-No! Nothing!


Lance/Wolt - Anima/Ice
C - Attack + 0.5, Defense + 1, Accuracy + 2.5, Avoid + 5, Crit Evade + 5
B - Attack + 1, Defense + 2, Accuracy + 5, Avoid + 10, Crit Evade + 10
A - Attack + 1.5, Defense + 3, Accuracy + 7.5, Avoid + 15, Crit Evade + 15

Lance/Lot - Anima/Anima
C - Attack + 1, Defense + 1, Avoid + 5, Crit Evade + 5
B - Attack + 2, Defense + 2, Avoid + 10, Crit Evade + 10
A - Attack + 3, Defense + 3, Avoid + 15, Crit Evade + 15

Lance/Clarine - Anima/Thunder
C - Attack + 0.5, Defense + 1, Avoid + 5, Crit + 2.5, Crit Evade + 5
B - Attack + 1, Defense + 2, Avoid + 10, Crit + 5, Crit Evade + 10
A - Attack + 1.5, Defense + 3, Avoid + 15, Crit + 7.5, Crit Evade + 15

Lance/Roy - Anima/Fire
C - Attack + 1, Defense + 0.5, Accuracy + 2.5, Avoid + 5, Crit + 2.5, Crit Evade + 2.5
B - Attack + 2, Defense + 1, Accuracy + 5, Avoid + 10, Crit + 5, Crit Evade + 5
A - Attack + 3, Defense + 1.5, Accuracy + 7.5, Avoid + 15, Crit + 7.5, Crit Evade + 7.5

Lance/Alan - Anima/Fire
C - Attack + 1, Defense + 0.5, Accuracy + 2.5, Avoid + 5, Crit + 2.5, Crit Evade + 2.5
B - Attack + 2, Defense + 1, Accuracy + 5, Avoid + 10, Crit + 5, Crit Evade + 5
A - Attack + 3, Defense + 1.5, Accuracy + 7.5, Avoid + 15, Crit + 7.5, Crit Evade + 7.5

Lance/Marcus - Anima/Ice
C - Attack + 0.5, Defense + 1, Accuracy + 2.5, Avoid + 5, Crit Evade + 5
B - Attack + 1, Defense + 2, Accuracy + 5, Avoid + 10, Crit Evade + 10
A - Attack + 1.5, Defense + 3, Accuracy + 7.5, Avoid + 15, Crit Evade + 15