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If it's not you, then keep your mouth shut!

Wait, hold on! With that hood... It's gotta be you!

...(Breathes a long sigh)

(Easy now.);(Wait.);(Don't make trouble here.)

If you say so...

Don't move! Hands off your weapons!

Last warning. No funny moves...

You don't seem very happy about our arrangement?

Know your place, outsider. Sir Arctosz gave you an 'invitation.' Most people are never so lucky.

You dare act so impudent, knowing that's an esteemed guest who stands before you?

You hear footsteps accompanied by dull, metallic clanking sounds. An impressively tall woman walks toward you.

Immediately, everything falls silent. The Kjerag soldiers surrounding you put away their weapons and step aside with timid looks on their faces.

She takes a quick glance at all of you, briefly pausing as her gaze lands on the elite operator standing next to you.

The moment their eyes meet, they put their hands on their weapons by pure instinct.

I assume you will do whatever it takes to get this 'Doctor' to pay your visit today?

We have our orders, and Sir Enciodes gave us his approval... You shouldn't have a problem with that?

Relax. I'm not here for you.

Lady Ensia, Enciodes asked me to escort you home.

Degenbrecher, did my brother really...?

Correct.

I'm here to receive our guest for Enciodes, and I've done that now.

And you'll hand me over to these guys right straight away?

That's right.

Please, go on.

Looks like Sir Enciodes is so busy that he doesn't have the time to come fetch the Doctor himself?

Correct.

Put your weapon down. I would rather not offend our guest's bodyguard in any way.

It's part of my job to carry a weapon at all times, and you're not my boss.

Enough, Sharp. No bloodshed here.

I'm the Doctor's bodyguard. Wherever the Doctor goes, I go.

My instructions are to invite the Doctor, and the Doctor alone.

It's okay, Sharp. You go stand by somewhere else.

If you say so...

Doctor, are you seriously going?

Don't worry.;This isn't your fault.;Hell yeah. This sounds like fun.

Don't worry? How am I supposed to not worry? And why are you even going along with what they're saying, Doctor?

But if it wasn't for us inviting you in the first place, this wouldn't have happened... Why are you going along with this so easily? I still haven't been told a thing...

Doctor, stop grinning. You're reminding me of my brother... And why are you going along with this? I don't get it...

Gulo.

You'd do well to treat our guest better than that.

Say 'please.'

Doctor of Rhodes Island... 'Please' follow us to the Paleroche estate.

The Black Knight is so well-mannered.

Oh...?

Three-time champion of the Kazimierz Major.;The Leithanian warrior who needs not use Arts.;Your name still has legs in Kazimierz.

Hmph.

I'm just Enciodes's bodyguard.

Give him my regards.

I will.

Lead the way.

Looks like I'm working overtime again.

'Turicum Daily' Extra Edition - Breaking News!

At the Tri-Clan Council that just concluded, the Vine-Bead Court and the clans have come to a shocking understanding regarding the Karlan mining question.

To resolve the differences between the families and to better drive Kjerag's development, the clans have all agreed to turn portions of their authority over to the Saintess, in accordance with the teachings of Kjeragandr.

Moreover, the clans have all agreed to fully assist the Saintess in her role as the leader in service of leading Kjerag toward a better tomorrow. ......

Enciodes!

You're home, Ensia.

You've traveled far, my dear sister.

Enciodes, why?

Slow down.

Why did you hand the Doctor over to the Paleroches?!

I need the Doctor to carry some of Gnosis's responsibilities for me, and as you know, the relationship between Karlan Trade and the Paleroches has been tense.

Arctosz demanded that the Doctor operate under his supervision, and it's a reasonable ask.

Then why didn't you tell the Doctor?! Not even I knew about this arrangement!

It happened after I had the invitation sent out.

But still...!

I know Rhodes Island saved you, and I know you think very highly of the Doctor.

Trust me, Ensia, I think of the Doctor no less highly than you do.

If the Doctor comes to harm there, the Paleroches will pay the price.

No, Enciodes... I'm not just a Silverash. I'm an employee of Rhodes Island. I have a responsibility to ensure the Doctor's safety.

Leave that to me.

You've grown up, Ensia.

Let's do this, then. Matterhorn.

Sir.

Have someone keep an eye on what's going happening over there.

As soon as the Doctor begins work in the valleys and mines, you may take Ensia to see the Doctor.

Very good, Sir.

Enciodes!

Go, Ensia. Rest well.

Alright!

Master, about the Doctor...

Matterhorn, make sure Ensia is safe.

I... I will.

It's useless, you know.

She isn't the kind of girl we can keep inside the house.

I'll keep an eye on her.

I need you on standby.

So be it, then.

Speaking of which, how much do you know about this Doctor of Rhodes Island?

An excellent scholar of outstanding professionalism who understands the profits that Rhodes Island will see from working with me.

That the Doctor so quickly got the grasp of the situation and accepted the arrangement shows that I was correct in my assessment. Why do you ask?

I don't think this Doctor is merely a 'scholar.' Great at sniffing things out, no doubt, and much more so than you expected, too.

And besides, this Doctor sends you regards.

You think the Doctor foresaw all this?

I sensed not a bit of surprise under that hood. Not only did this scholar of yours understand the situation completely, there was never even a hint of astonishment, and I must emphasize that.

What's more, apparently my reputation precedes me.

Looks like our friend came prepared.

Trust my intuition, Enciodes. I have an eye for people.

You might've made yourself an enemy with this move of yours.

An enemy?