The Flame Emperor Appears

Jeralt
Looks like we somehow managed to sort things out. And casualties were...kept to a minimum.

Jeralt
They said they weren't picky about who they used as their "test subjects."

Jeralt
Because of them, the people of Remire Village...

Flame Emperor
There you are.

Jeralt
That armor. So, you're the Flame Emperor.

Flame Emperor
Yes. I believe you have met my subordinate, the Death Knight.

Jeralt
Oh, we've met all right. But back to you. You're the one responsible for the destruction of this village.

Flame Emperor
Do not get the wrong idea.

Jeralt
What in blazes does that mean?

Flame Emperor
It is true that I am working with Solon. But that does not mean our objectives are the same.

Flame Emperor
Had I known they planned to do this, I would have stopped it. You have my word.

Jeralt
Your words are meaningless. Now, I'll have to insist that you accompany us back to the monastery.

Flame Emperor
I cannot abide that. However, if you wish to join forces, I will hear your plea.

Jeralt
What?!

Flame Emperor
If left to their own devices, they will commit countless more violent acts like this one. Do you not wish to prevent that?

Flame Emperor
With the Sword of the Creator on our side, Solon would not be a threat...

Flame Emperor
Pray that you do not live to regret your choice.

Jeralt
Hey. I've been meaning to talk to you. Since coming to the monastery...you've changed.

Jeralt
You've been angry since we first arrived in Remire Village.

Jeralt
And you look so happy when you're instructing the brats.

Jeralt
Before the monastery, I'd never seen you bear your emotions like that. Not once.

Jeralt
Then perhaps it's a good thing we came to the monastery, if only so I could see your face lit up like that.

Jeralt
Or maybe there was never any reason for us to leave the monastery in the first place...

Jeralt
Ah... I've put my foot in my mouth, haven't I? Though I suppose it may be nearly that time...

Jeralt
Come to my office when you next have a moment to spare. There's something I need to tell you.

Sothis
Just what was that about? I can't recall a time of old when you were at the monastery...

Sothis
I wonder what is hiding in the mist that is your past...