When Gran and the crew head back to Luxurios, they find the kingdom under attack. Pholia and Leona are nowhere to be found, causing the Idelva armies to act in disarray. Gran and the crew join Reinhardtzar in defending the kingdom.
Elsewhere Rackam and Eugen are asleep while under a temporary pact.
The crew can do little more than wait for the two to overcome their trials.
Gran and company return to Luxurios, capital of Idelva Kingdom, in the meantime.
Vyrn
Sigh... I always get the jitters when playing the waiting game.
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We'll just have to trust in them.
Katalina
Right. It's not like there's much else we can do.
Dialogue Option
I'm sure everything'll be fine.
Katalina
Right. It's not like there's much else we can do.
Lyria
I wonder if Io and Rosetta are facing their trials in the same manner...
Katalina
It's very likely. Though it's Echidna who's looking after them.
Katalina
Let's go to Bestia Island next. I'd wager they're doing fine, but it wouldn't hurt to check up on them.
Vyrn
Righto! On to the Grandcy—
Vyrn
Oh shoot, we left the Grandcypher with Rackam...
Katalina
Well, no one can steer it better than Rackam after all.
Lyria
How about we ask for a ride from someone in the kingdom?
Lyria
...!
Wh-what was that?
A loud blast shakes the royal palace. The tumultuous sound does not let up, causing all to grow nervous.
Katalina
Whatever that is, I've got a bad feeling about it...
Katalina looks to the other side of the hallway.
Guards are rushing to and fro in consternation.
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What in the...
Vyrn
Let's just grab someone to find out what the deal is. The guards might know something.
The crew calls out to one of the guards.
Katalina
Quick question. I'm with my crew here in Idelva...
Katalina
We were just wondering if you might happen to know what that loud racket was?
Idelva Soldier
Ah, you're with General Cain...
The highly tense soldier hastily explains what is going on in the kingdom.
Idelva Soldier
It happened only a short while earlier... The troops of Rhem Kingdom came attacking us here in Luxurios.
Idelva Soldier
From the looks of their battleships and the size of their army, I'd say they've brought the lion's share of their forces.
Katalina
That can only mean one thing...
Idelva Soldier
Yes, a full-scale war has broken out between Rhem and Idelva.
Gran and company see off the soldier and try to collect their thoughts.
Lyria
War is such an awful thing...
Vyrn
The Rhem Kingdom, huh? So Gilbert's finally on the move.
Vyrn
How are we gonna respond, Gran?
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Let's go find Cain.
Katalina
Right. It wouldn't be smart for any one of us to be acting individually now that the enemy has brought in their entire force.
Katalina
Let's find Cain first and try to come up with a battle plan.
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Let's send 'em packing.
Vyrn
Right on! That's the only way to go about it!
Vyrn
Gilbert and his Rhem troopers are gonna get it from us!
Lyria
This is the worst time for such a thing to happen, with everyone apart right now...
Katalina
Then again, we did ask for Zeyen's help in the first place to stand up to the Luminary Knights who side with Gilbert.
Katalina
Things sure happened fast though. I can only hope the Luminary Knights haven't come along for this assault.
Vyrn
We ought to head outside and check things out for ourselves! Not much point speculatin' in here!
Gran and company wholeheartedly agree and head toward the palace entrance.
A figure calls out to them in their haste.
Idelva General
You there! Skyfarers!
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Turn to him.
Idelva General
I take it you're the esteemed guests of General Cain? There's something I need to ask.
Dialogue Option
Ignore him.
Idelva General
H-hold it! You're guests of General Cain, right? There's something I need to ask.
The Idelva general speaks solemnly.
Idelva General
Have you seen the sovereign anywhere?
Lyria
You mean that sweetheart Pholia? Now that you mention it, I haven't seen her at all today.
Idelva General
S-sweetheart? Well, I suppose the sovereign can be rather lighthearted at times...
Idelva General
I guess that means you don't know where she's run off to?
Idelva General
She really took a liking to you folks, so I thought you might have a clue...
Katalina
The ruler of a kingdom absent during a time of war?
Idelva General
We're just as confused as you are. This isn't the first time she's just up and vanished, but she always made sure to fulfill her duty as sovereign.
Idelva General
Though she'd usually show up at a time like this...
The Idelva general furrows his brows in apprehension.
Idelva General
Anyway, if you catch sight of her, I ask that you either grab her or notify one of the guards.
Idelva General
Sorry for stopping you. I'm off now.
The general walks off in a hurry.
Lyria
I wonder what happened with Pholia...
Vyrn
Well, she did say before that she barely gets a chance to leave the kingdom.
Katalina
If she's on the island, there's no way she hasn't noticed the attack.
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This makes me uneasy...
Katalina
Likewise... But for now, let's just see how things are faring outside.
The crew departs Volkshield Palace.
The town is a scene of utter chaos with people desperately trying to evacuate.
But Rhem soldiers are nowhere to be seen as they make their way to the docks.
Rhem General
Onward we push!
Taking over these docks will turn the tide in our favor!
Rhem General
Know that the fate of our kingdom lies with each and every one of you!
Rhem Soldiers
Raahhhh!
Idelva General
Rgh! Stand your ground, soldiers of Idelva!
Idelva General
We are the defense of the kingdom! As loyal vassals of our sovereign, now is our chance to show what we can do!
Troops come flooding out of the battleships as they lay siege on the docks of Groz Island.
The Idelva soldiers fight back with everything they have, managing to stop the Rhem troops in their tracks.
Vyrn
Dang, things escalated fast...
Katalina
I know we're on the defensive, but Idelva's clearly being pushed back.
Katalina
The sovereign's absence must be affecting everyone's morale...
Vyrn
Ah! Look, over there!
Cain
Haaagh!
Rhem Soldier
Ngh!
Cain
Circle around to their battleships and destroy the anchors!
Cain
If we can break off their path of retreat, the troops who've already landed won't be a problem!
Idelva Soldier
On it!
Reinhardtzar
I'm not so sure that's the best course of action.
Reinhardtzar
With their backs up against the wall, who knows what they might do in town.
Cain
I'm aware of the risks... But cutting off their supply line comes first.
Vyrn
Guys! Finally found ya!
Cain
Vyrn, Gran! Glad to see you all!
Katalina
Is this the front line? Things don't seem to be going too well...
Cain
Really sorry about this... I was hoping to keep Luxurios safe during your stay here...
Cain
Ah, that reminds me. You guys just came from town, right?
Cain
Did you see the sovereign anywhere? How about Leona?
Lyria
Leona too?
Cain
Yeah... She was acting kinda strange, come to think of it.
Vyrn
Haven't seen 'em in town or in the castle.
Cain
I see...
Cain looks on worriedly toward the town.
Reinhardtzar
Anyhow, now is not the time to worry about those who aren't even present.
Cain
Good point... If we pull this off right, the town should be safe...
Reinhardtzar
The more experienced fighters we have, the better.
Reinhardtzar
You guys are pretty strong. Care to lend a hand?
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Okeydoke!
Cain
Thanks! Knew I could rely on you!
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You can count on us!
Cain
Thanks! Knew I could rely on you!
Cain
They've come at us with numbers, but we've got to respond in kind.
Cain
Which makes it harder for me to micromanage smaller battalions. We might be on the front lines, but I won't be able to move around too much.
Cain
Also, it doesn't make sense to treat seasoned powerhouses like Reinhardtzar the same as the rest.
Cain
Besides, he was going off the other day about how strong you are, and how he wouldn't mind—
Cain
Ouch!
Reinhardtzar
Cut the chitchat and get to the point.
Katalina
So basically, you'd like us to form a unit with Reinhardtzar.
Cain
Are you up for it?
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We've got this.
Reinhardtzar
Heh, as gutsy as ever... Just don't go out there thinking of them as your common monster or bandit.
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Let's kick butt, Reinhardtzar.
Reinhardtzar
Tch, wipe that smirk off your face.
Reinhardtzar
Or I'll wipe it off for you. I need to know you're serious.
Cain
It's a huge relief for me to know you've got Reinhardtzar's back.
Reinhardtzar
When the heck did you become my babysitter?
Vyrn
C'mon, guys! Let's show these Rhem jerks what we're made of!
101: Conflict 
