He fights against the Riven forces, trying to protect his nation. Still, he knows this is a fruitless endeavour—they lack the might to compete against Riven. And, true to his prediction, they lose this war. Your comrades die for nothing, but perhaps it is a small mercy to die for your cause than to be left behind.
Riven takes over. What was your country is no more, held only together by its shambles. As Riven, as commanded by its king, goes on to conquer more, your country has been left in the dust. With no army left to fight for, you and Yuri fall into poverty. Life is difficult, as the two of you try to get by. Hunger claws at your bellies, and despair begins to creep in your mind.
The thought leaves a bad taste in your mouth, but ultimately, you resort to banditry. What other choice do you have, to keep your sister fed? You're not proud at all, using your skills to prey on those even more disadvantaged than you. Shame fills you every day, when you see the fear and contempt in people's eyes. This was never what you wanted to do with your life.
Yuri finds out, and finally, it's too much. You decide to do better, even if it means starting from the ground up again. With some luck, you manage to enlist in Riven's army, especially with a display of your skill. Those from your homeland might consider your act an betrayal—siding with the reason your home is gone—but you must do what it takes to survive, for you and Yuri both.
Gregor wakes up, in the army barracks.
It's been a week, so Ichiban should be back now. Gregor steps out to find him, heading into a hallway where a few of his fellow soldiers and other servants scurry round. A girl in pigtails is among them, as she gives Gregor a little wave.
GREGOR
But even in his dream, he is dreaming.
Riven takes over. What was your country is no more, held only together by its shambles. As Riven, as commanded by its king, goes on to conquer more, your country has been left in the dust. With no army left to fight for, you and Yuri fall into poverty. Life is difficult, as the two of you try to get by. Hunger claws at your bellies, and despair begins to creep in your mind.
The thought leaves a bad taste in your mouth, but ultimately, you resort to banditry. What other choice do you have, to keep your sister fed? You're not proud at all, using your skills to prey on those even more disadvantaged than you. Shame fills you every day, when you see the fear and contempt in people's eyes. This was never what you wanted to do with your life.
Yuri finds out, and finally, it's too much. You decide to do better, even if it means starting from the ground up again. With some luck, you manage to enlist in Riven's army, especially with a display of your skill. Those from your homeland might consider your act an betrayal—siding with the reason your home is gone—but you must do what it takes to survive, for you and Yuri both.
Gregor wakes up, in the army barracks.
It's been a week, so Ichiban should be back now. Gregor steps out to find him, heading into a hallway where a few of his fellow soldiers and other servants scurry round. A girl in pigtails is among them, as she gives Gregor a little wave.
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