(The chapter opens with the player's units already placed on the battlefield. It isn't until after the battle is officially started that dialogue begins. The chapter is on the same map as the previous chapter, though this time, the objective is to get rid of Iago, who waits in the same area that Hans was in before.)
(When the battle begins properly, the following dialogue plays out.)
Hinoka: Hang on... Is that who I think it is?!
Iago: Red hair, hm? I believe that we have met before... And you have to return something to me. Where is the knife I left back in Hoshido? I get the feeling that you still have it.
Hinoka: I knew it... You're the one who killed my mother, and more recently, our stepmother.
Iago: It's good to see that you still remember... But there's one other thing I did... Do you remember this scar on my arm?
Hinoka: N-No way... You were there when Corrin was kidnapped too?!
Iago: I stabbed your father, and you hit me with an arrow out of anger... You made a mistake by lashing out at me, and now, you will pay for that misstep with your life!
Hinoka: You aren't going to get away with this! I'm going to get rid of you here and now!
(If Corrin initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Corrin: Iago, you're nothing short of a monster. I don't know how you can stand to live with yourself after all that you've done.
Iago: You're a fool if you believe that you can understand my motivations for what I do.
Corrin: I'm not going to waste my time trying to understand someone like you. I'm simply going to shove my blade directly between your eyes and spare myself the time!
(If Azura initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Azura: You killed her... Lady Mikoto is dead because of you.
Iago: Good to know that you can keep up.
Azura: Your crimes will never be forgiven. I'll send you to hell here and now for what you have done.
(If Ryoma initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Ryoma: Killing our birth mother and father was not enough for you, was it? You had to take it a step further and kill the other person we called family as well.
Iago: In the name of Nohr, I did what I had to. It was all required for the sake of my country's future.
Ryoma: In that case, I'll get rid of you for the sake of my country's future!
(If Hinoka initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Hinoka: You've really held onto this grudge for years, haven't you?
Iago: You did the same for me, so I don't think that you really have room to judge my actions.
Hinoka: You're a scoundrel and a murderer... I hope you've made your peace with the living world, because you're not going to be seeing it again once I'm done with you!
(If Takumi initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Takumi: You don't know what you've done, huh? You've ruined so many lives for your own selfish intentions.
Iago: You couldn't ever begin to understand my actions.
Takumi: I'm not going to bother trying. Instead, I'll simply fill you with my arrows and let them do the understanding for me.
(If Sakura initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Sakura: You... You're nothing short of a monster.
Iago: Oh, did I hurt your feelings? Toughen up, child. The world is rough.
Sakura: You're going to pay for what you've done! I-I won't let you get away with this!
(If Xander initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Xander: I wish I had acted sooner... Perhaps we wouldn't be in this situation if I had struck earlier.
Iago: You shouldn't even be striking down. Your father is the one who told me to come.
Xander: I no longer follow the orders of the king. My actions are my own, and I'll strike of my own volition to eliminate you here and now.
(If Camilla initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Camilla: Iago, Iago... You think you're going to be leaving this battlefield alive, don't you?
Iago: You're being foolish if you believe you will survive this fight and I won't.
Camilla: Foolish, you say? Hm... Maybe you'll see how naive you've been when I strike you down now.
(If Leo initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Leo: I always detested you. It was only a matter of time before we found ourselves on opposite sides of the battlefield.
Iago: Bold words for an inferior mage such as yourself.
Leo: In that case, allow me to show you how 'inferior' I truly am.
(If Elise initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Elise: How can you do all of this so easily? You hurt people without a second thought.
Iago: In this world, it's kill or be killed. I made my choice, and it just so happens to be at the expense of others.
Elise: I hate that... So I'll just take care of this and find my own place in the world!
(If Nyx initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Nyx: ...
Iago: That blade... I wonder why someone like you would take it over... Nyala.
Nyx: I cast aside that name many years ago, just as you did yourself... Ianne.
Iago: As soon as I've exacted my revenge against the princess of Hoshido, you're next.
Nyx: Not if I eliminate you first... Goodbye, Brother.
(If Yukimura initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Yukimura: You're the one who killed Lady Mikoto... You're a monster.
Iago: Bold words for someone within range of my spells.
Yukimura: She isn't living anymore because of you... In her name, I will strike you down without hesitation!
(If anyone else initiates combat with Iago, the following dialogue plays out.)
Iago: You're being foolish if you think you can defeat me... Behold my full magical might!
(When Iago is defeated, the following dialogue plays out.)
Iago: No... It can't end here...
(After the battle, Corrin, Hinoka, and Azura stand over Iago.)
Corrin: It's over, Iago.
Iago: N-No...
Hinoka: You've killed our parents on top of countless others. It's time that you suffer for your crimes, and I'd be happy to do the deed for you.
(Hinoka strikes Iago.)
Azura: It's done... He's gone.
Hinoka: Good riddance... Finally, their souls can rest in peace...
Corrin: I'm sure that they're watching down on us now... They have to be proud of what we did here today. There's no doubt in my mind.
(Izana and Fuga appear.)
Corrin: Hey... What are you doing here?
Izana: We're going to join you in the fight!
Azura: Truly?
Fuga: Things have calmed down enough in the Wind Tribe to allow me to come here... I figured that I should put my power towards fighting at your side.
Izana: Plus, I still need to pay you back after what you did to help me back in Izumo. I think this as good a way as any to repay my debt.
Corrin: We're glad to have you on board then... Welcome to the team.
Azura: You followed the Nohrian soldiers to find us, didn't you?
Fuga: Yes, we did. It was rather easy to figure out where you were when we figured out why there were so many soldiers moving in this direction.
Izana: I'm glad we were able to catch up with you. Now, tell us what to do, and we'll do it! No need to worry!
Corrin: Thank you so much.
Hinoka: Come on. Let's help them settle in.
Azura: Of course.
(Hinoka, Azura, Fuga, and Izana walk away.)
Corrin: Gaining allies is always a good thing... Phew. I'm glad that's all over.
???: We need to talk.
Corrin: Who goes there?
(Shura appears.)
Shura: Greetings.
Corrin: Who are you?
Shura: You can call me Shura. I'm an outlaw, you could say.
Corrin: What do you mean? What do you want from me?
Shura: You're the one who took out Kotaro, are you not?
Corrin: Yes. What of it?
Shura: I see... I've been trying to track down and kill that dastard for years now, and you were able to take care of him without any issues... Tch. Impressive.
Corrin: What does all of this mean? What do you want?
Shura: I want to join you.
Corrin: What?
Shura: An enemy of Kotaro is a friend of me. You killed him and rid the world of his slimy ways, and I figured that I might as well help you out in the future to pay you back.
Corrin: I... I suppose that it wouldn't hurt for you to come with us... Welcome to the group, Shura.
Shura: I'm glad you accepted my offer. If you need anything from me, I'll be around.
Corrin: Alright... I'll keep that in mind.
(Shura walks away, and Lilith approaches with Anna soon afterwards.)
Corrin: Lilith, who is this?
Lilith: A merchant. Her name is Anna. She says that she wants to come with us as we press on through Valla.
Anna: You're not going to be running into any other sellers from here on out, but you're going to need someone to replenish your supplies, right? I'd be happy to step up and take that position for you.
Corrin: I see... What brought you here?
Anna: I saw a bunch of Nohrian soldiers moving this way and got curious. You sure did prove yourself back there, so I figured that I might as well make myself useful by coming to help you out.
Corrin: Understood... Lilith, what do you think?
Lilith: Her wares certainly are impressive, I must say... I see no reason to not accept her as part of the group. We could certainly use her assistance from here on out.
Corrin: Alright. In that case, could you help her get settled in with the rest of the camp?
Lilith: Of course.
Anna: It'll be good doing business with you!
(Lilith and Anna walk away.)
Corrin: So much happened so quickly today, and we've just arrived in Valla... Though I suppose that's par for the course. We've got a lot waiting for us, and this is just the beginning. It's good to have a few extra hands on deck though. After all, we're not going to be able to turn back for reinforcements until after we leave Valla once and for all. I don't know what's going to be waiting for us, but... I'll face it the best I can. There are too many people counting on me for me to back down now, so... Prepare yourself, Anankos. I'm coming for you.
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Posting this quickly before the new Digimon episode drops oops
-Digital