Our True Enemy

If you are reading this letter, that means I have perished. As Her Majesty would never surrender to another, I can only assume she has fallen as well.

It greatly pains me to think of this coming to pass...

That said, as the survivors, I must ask you to settle certain affairs in our stead.

You must destroy the threat that slithers in the dark.

I am sure you must recall Monica and Tomas. Their allies yet live.

They hold deep resentment against the children of the goddess and the people of the world, and they are biding their time until they can exact revenge.

If left to their own devices, it is certain they will eventually bring unimaginable calamity and suffering to the world.

I detected their sorcery when you took Fort Merceus.

I have deduced the location of their stronghold, Shambhala. You will find its whereabouts enclosed.

There is no question that they are the enemies of everyone in Fódlan. Do not allow yourselves to forget that.

Lastly... While I cannot say she is in good health, the archbishop resides in a secret chamber in the Imperial palace.

I have shared the location of the entrance to that secret chamber with the person to whom I have entrusted this letter.

I believe that Her Majesty will be victorious... Even still, I must plan for her defeat as well.

If you wish to lead this world, I challenge you to rise to the occasion and surpass my estimation of you.

Such is your obligation as the victors...and the only fitting tribute to all that Lady Edelgard sacrificed.