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Imperial Path Opening
A quick rundown of the
Beginning for Octavian
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Here's our new fellow, Octavian, hero of the Empire!
Ignore that mugshot, clearly some false predictions by our Goddess of Octavian's current appearance. Once again showing us why we don't have to trust in the Light, Lushiris and so, strive to achieve our dreams on our own merits. And now, let's speed through the first 8 Scenarios including ?1 by focusing on leveling only Octavian, Hein & Rohga. The reason for this is all the content is exactly the same and I've already shown off almost all the extra content in the Beginning path. So let us rush all the way to Leon's big question!
Baldo's down, easy enough to start. Got that sweet 100P from Ridel too.
Killed Laird, so I'll need to spare Zorum in Scenario 5 and we get our first two class changes for Octavian & Hein. I'll be choosing them for now.
Taking different routes for both members of Team BFF - Roman edition. Striving for Wizard & Royal Guard... though I'll leave Octavian up to a vote for his tier 4 class choice. Spoiler - you need to be at your tier 3 class before accepting Leon's invite as the game gets significantly harder compared to the Light path at the same point.
Morgan's dead again and Rohga is heading up the Assassin tree - he too reaches his tier 3 class by the end of this.
There can only be one! Also, killed Morgan & Zorum again, as you do for this scenario since it's Best All Enemies to win.
Camilla goes down to Hein and here's his tier 3 choice, the wondrous Mage. Soon he will rain meteors down upon the populace and people will utter his name in awe and fear of his great power.
Watched Egbert take the Dark Rod again but who cares, Rohga moves up to High Lord and gets Phalanxes! Wunderbar!
Met Sonya up with Rohga but still had to kill her dead regardless. Still, I don't think it'll impact my recruitment chances with her later... maybe. And now, the momentous decision/branching point we've all been waiting for since the start of the Light Path proper... Take it away, Octavian!
Surely the world will know peace under the rule of a single, strong nation... Everyone... Here I must say farewell. I'm going with Leon.
What!? Octavian, are you leaving us to join the Empire?
Yes. The best way to calm this war-shattered world is to unify it under a strong, central nation. The Empire has the power to do that. Moreover, Leon doesn't seem like a man who fights for greed or self-interest. I'll lend the Empire my strength.
Then I will go, too. Octavian saved my life. I haven't yet returned the favour.
I'm going too. It's true that my sister, Sonya, cooperates with the Empire. As long as the Imperial Army exists, I can see her again. Anyway, I can't just let her act like that. No one but me seems to be able to stop Sonya. Even if the only solution is to kill her.
Wait, Octavian! Octavian... What have you seen in your years of wandering...? What has the Empire brought to the continent? Leon already said the Empire has joined hands with darkness. The path to true peace cannot be tainted by evil... Please...! I beg you to reconsider...
... I've seen the Empire, and while it may leave much to be desired, it has shown me one thing... You cannot reshape the world without controlling unstoppable power. Power is necessary to create a peaceful world... Try to understand me, Liana...
I cannot understand this! The Empire has shattered many lives on this quest for its so-called "peace". Force brings only sadness! Besides, Alhazard can't be controlled by human beings!
... You are wrong, Liana. Your diplomacy can do nothing to end hate and greed. Force cannot end them either, but it can bring order. In a world with order, people may finally find peace. I will realise this world... I promise...
Octavian... One day... One day you will be able to understand what I mean. I'm sure of it...
Octavian... Would you really force us to become your enemies? I... I never imagined I would have to fight against you...
Cherie...
Hmph! What a sack of shit you turned out to be! I can't believe Lady Jessica put her faith in you, but I guess being on Egbert's side fits you better! Later. (CC:85)
Octavian... It seems I have misjudged your character. When you aided us at Castle Kalxath, you did not seem one who would overlook the essence of peace... And the princess... What a cruel twist of fate this has been.
Everyone...
Tell me Leon, what is our next objective?
We must obtain Langrisser. The revival of Alhazard mustn't be disturbed. Laird! I leave you in charge of the Blue Dragon Knights. Take them and seek out Castle Baldea.
Yes, Sir!
It must be this village...
I knew it would be here.
You knew Ikreuz?
Yes... He was my father's best friend. I heard he died about ten years ago. I haven't had the chance to visit his grave since then.
I see... Yes... He was a nice, gentle man.
Yeah... We're working together from now on. You've requested it.
Since I chose Octavian's first two classes, I'll open up Leon's class choices to vote - he'll be getting up to his 3rd tier one now. He gets two tier 5 classes - Sword Master -> Hero and of course, Royal Guard. Vote for whatever you like and I'll go with the flow. If it's neck and neck then I'll flip a coin for it, so we can move on but otherwise, it's time to continue plot!
It's time to depart.
Yes. Let's go to Castle Baldea.
You've helped us, and we must thank you somehow. Please, take this.
Octavian was handed 300P!
That's it for the quick wrap-up to get Octavian up to speed and on route to the Imperial path. Here's a quick recap of the stats of our three main heroes (ignoring Leon since y'all need to vote for him).
And that's all! We're all caught up and ready to continue our journey on a road not yet traveled.
Next time, a familiar mission and a familiar face... but a totally different feel. Look forward to it!