The villagers had warned you not to go near Garreg Mach. The rumours of a powerful warrior taking out bandits were terrifying. And the Imperial soldiers sent to investigate? Never heard from again.

Yet, you still went anyway. It was a foolish decision, one that you were paying for now.

You barely took a step past the gate before a lance crashed next to you.

"Disgusting. You thieves and bandits seem to never end."

Dimitri, the prince who had been presumed dead for years, stood in front of you. It didn't seem like he was planning to let you explain yourself.