No one had taken the revelation of Edelgard’s betrayal harder than Dimitri. The dignified prince, once a model of chivalry, had all but vanished. In his place stood a man consumed by grief and rage, his eyes shadowed by madness. All he seemed to care about was making Edelgard pay.

Most of your classmates were driven away by his violent outbursts and erratic mumblings. Even Felix couldn't bear to look at him.

But not you. You never left. You stayed quietly by his side, a constant presence. You said nothing as he spoke to the dead, offering them promises and apologies in the night. You didn't know how to help him, but you couldn't bring yourself to leave him alone.

"No... Father, I will not hesitate. Stepmother, Glenn... Do not look upon me with scorn in your eyes!"

His voice cracked as he spoke to shadows, and still, you stayed.