Edeleth/Quotes

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Edeleth
quotes

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

White Clouds

“You have a strange aura about you… You say you're a mercenary, so show me what you can do.”

— Byleth talking to Edelgard for the first time in “Prologue - A Skirmish at Dawn”

“(She is a refined young woman… But I feel as though she is always evaluating me...)”

— Byleth’s thoughts after encountering Edelgard for the first time in “The Prince, the Princess, and the Heir”

“I had hoped you would achieve your goal despite the setback. But now a child of the knights' former captain is in play. How interesting.”

— The Flame Emperor chastising Kostas in “Report: Great Tree Moon”

White Clouds (Black Eagles)

Edelgard – “The last time we fought bandits, you saved me. Maybe I can return the favor this time.”

Byleth – “Let’s do our best. / Don’t get careless.”

Edelgard – “The knights are well aware of our enemy's strength. We can count on them to keep the battlefield under control for us. It seems unlikely that we would lose. Still, let's do all we can to prepare.”

— ”The Fugitive Bandits”

Edelgard – “On our way out, I had the chance to observe the Red Canyon... Did you notice anything, Professor?”

Byleth – “I did. (Gain support points with Edelgard)”

Edelgard – “Of course. I expected as much.”

— ”First Mission”

Edelgard – “The valley's civilization must have flourished and fallen in the distant past, long before the Empire was established. Who do you think lived there?”

Byleth – “A culture long since perished. / Subterranean beings. (Gain support points with Edelgard)”

Edelgard – “Heh, it's possible they weren't even human. Hmm, perhaps their remnants still influence this world...”

— ”First Mission”

Edelgard – “Even if our enemies are the gods themselves... we must never lose sight of our goal.”

Byleth – “Agreed. (Gain support points with Edelgard)”

Edelgard – “I'm surprised to hear you say that. Really, I'm just like Lonato. I, too, will be the sort of ruler who's willing to risk the lives of my citizens in service of a higher cause. It's not possible to change the world without sacrifice. Dying for the greater good is not a death in vain.”

— ”A Harsh Reality”

Edelgard – “Professor... Will you join me? There's something I must do. It will take a few days, but I promise we'll be back in time for the ceremony at the Holy Tomb.”

Byleth – “Where are we going?”

Edelgard – “It's meant to be a secret, but...I'm going to Enbarr, the Imperial Capital. There is something I must do there.”

Byleth – “I’ll go with you.”

Edelgard – “Thank you, my teacher.”

— ”Coronation” - only if C+ support has been reached

“Thank you for staying by my side, Professor. Now that I'm the emperor, it's time to grasp my destiny. After the ceremony at the Holy Tomb, I must return to Enbarr. This may be the last we see of each other. We are out of time, my teacher. Everyone is waiting for us. We must go.”

— Edelgard after her coronation

“I'm sorry, my teacher. I cut this path, and now I must follow it. My friends... I ask that all of you stay back! It is not my intention to fight you. By order of the Adrestian emperor, Edelgard von Hresvelg… I command you to collect the Crest Stones! If anyone attempts to stop us… kill them.”

— Edelgard after revealing she’s the Flame Emperor

“Professor... I will make no excuses. Thank you for all that you did for me. In truth...no. Let's leave it at that.”

— Byleth vs. Edelgard in “Chapter 11 - Conflict in the Holy Tomb”

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Edelgard – “Honestly, I'm relieved. They really chose to follow me… I was resolved to move forward alone if I had to, but in my heart I hoped it wouldn't come to that.”

Hubert – “So long as I am here, you will never be alone. Please do not forget that. And… it would seem that the professor also has a key role to play in this.”

Edelgard – “You're right. Now, I must speak with our dear teacher.”

— ”The Black Eagle Strike Force”

Edelgard – “Professor, may I speak with you?”

Byleth – “Of course.”

Edelgard – “I appreciate it. I… I'm just...anxious. It feels like the weight of this burden is crushing me. At this very moment, on my orders, I'm starting a war. [...] And I am the one who is giving the order.”

Byleth – “This is the path you chose, isn’t it?”

Edelgard – “Yes, it is. There is no turning back. [...] Heh. Listen to me. I made up my mind long ago. Yet here I am, seeking your approval. Tell me the truth, my teacher. Are you happy with your decision to stay by my side? Unlike me, you can still walk away from all of this. This path leads to the death of the archbishop and the servants of the church. Can you live with that?”

Byleth – “I chose this path too.”

Edelgard – “I never thought… I'm sorry. It was a foolish question. I believe in you, Professor. And you believed in me. With that knowledge, I have the strength to keep fighting.”

— ”The Black Eagle Strike Force”

Edelgard – “Now that the details are settled, all that's left is to come up with a name for ourselves. In honor of our time at the academy, how about we call ourselves the Black Eagle Strike Force?”

Byleth – “I love it. (Gain support points with Edelgard)”

Edelgard – “I'm so happy you feel that way. I must confess that I spent all night thinking about it. I'll leave it to you to prepare the Black Eagle Strike Force for departure.”

— Edelgard naming the BESF

The Immaculate One – “You will not be forgiven!”

Edelgard – “Professor! Look out!”

Imperial Soldier – “The castle is crumbling! We must escape!”

Hubert – “Professor! Take cover!”

Edelgard – “Professor!”

—Byleth getting knocked into a 5 year slumber

Crimson Flower

Main Chapters

Edelgard – “Halt! Who's there? It can't be... Professor?! Is it really you? But I searched everywhere and never found a trace. My teacher... What have you been doing all this time? Where have you been?!”

Byleth – “I was sleeping. / I was dead.”

Edelgard – “Joking? At a time like this? You do realize it's been five years since you disappeared! Do you have any idea how guilty I felt? How broken my heart was?! I searched high and low after you vanished. Although there was no proof, I somehow knew you were alive. All this time, I led everyone as best I could and fought with all my heart. It's been a difficult path to walk alone.”

— Edelgard’s reunion with Byleth

Edelgard – “Welcome back, my teacher. I'm so happy that you're safe. Five years... Such a short time, but it feels like an eternity ago. Do you… still feel the way you did all those years ago? You said then that you would fight at my side no matter how many enemies we should amass. [...] So, my teacher... Are you prepared to stand with me?”

Byleth – “I am.”

Edelgard – “I… I thank you. Truly. Now then, I assume you understand the situation at hand, yes?”

Byleth – “I really was asleep all this time…”

Edelgard – “Another joke? Or… are you telling the truth? I suppose you must be. In that case, I'll tell you all that has transpired as you slumbered these past five years.”

— Edelgard’s reunion with Byleth, continued

Edelgard – “Quite the reunion, isn't it, Professor? Everyone's happy to see you.”

Caspar – “Come on, Edelgard. You must be happier than all of us combined! She took it really hard when you disappeared, Professor.”

Ferdinand – “Of course, we did our very best in your absence. And there was never a day that we doubted you would return to us.”

Dorothea – “Edelgard has been leading us as emperor. But… after you disappeared, it became apparent that you were her anchor.”

—Byleth reuniting with the BESF in “A Path of Crimson Flowers”

Petra – “It gives me regret to be admitting this, but... our power is not enough. The only one who can be meeting Edelgard's expectations… is you, Professor.”

Linhardt – “Most impressive of all is your uncanny ability to bring a smile to everyone's face.”

Hubert – “In the years since you vanished, we have not lost anyone from our ranks.”

Edelgard – “We all longed for your presence and your leadership. Myself included.”

—Byleth reuniting with the BESF, continued

“You are the one person in this world who can share the heavy burden I must carry. Someone without equal who I can always speak my mind to…”

— Edelgard in “Stolen Time” - if at least A support has been reached

Support Conversations

Edelgard – “You chose to protect me at the Holy Tomb. Will you choose me again? What I'm trying to say is...I need you.”

Byleth – “El... Please accept this gift.”

Edelgard – “You called me El. That's... I... That means more than I can say.”

— Edelgard’s S-Support conversation

“To think that I may truly call you my partner and equal now... The solitary reign of Edelgard has come to an end. From now on, we walk this path together. With time and care, the darkness shrouding this world will be lifted. You and I will become the light that shines over Fódlan... just as you have shined upon my life.”

— Edelgard’s S-Support final lines

Silver Snow

Edelgard – “Why am I even here? I know they won't come, but here I am anyway… How has it already been five years? Time stops for no one, I suppose. Huh?! It's...it's you! What are you doing here?”

Byleth – “I came here for you.”

Edelgard – “For me? Highly doubtful. So you were alive…”

— Edelgard’s reunion with Byleth in “Like the Silver Snow”

Edelgard – “What have you been doing all this time?”

Byleth – “I was sleeping. / I was dead.”

Edelgard – “Joking at a time like this... Well, if you don't wish to tell me, I won't try to persuade you. All that matters is this... Will you return to the Empire with me?”

Byleth – “I… / I can’t.”

Edelgard – “Hesitation. It betrays your true answer. / As expected. I knew your answer before I had even asked the question.”

— Edelgard’s reunion with Byleth in “Like the Silver Snow”

Seteth – “We must defeat Edelgard and rescue Rhea in one fell swoop, no matter what stands in our way.”

Byleth – “I don’t want to kill Edeglad. / Perhaps we can walk the same path as Edelgard…”

Seteth – “She is one of your students. I understand your desire for a path to peace. But she will never bend to our will. You do understand that, do you not? We have no choice but to kill her.”

— ”The Imperial Palace”

“Professor... I suppose you think you can defeat me. Is that right? But I will never give up. Even if my arms and legs failed me, I would still find a way to move forward. I will smash that false goddess and her minion into the ground! I will fight to free this world from her vile grasp!”

— Byleth vs. Edelgard in ”Chapter 19 - Confrontation at the Palace”

“It looks as though... my path...will end here. My teacher... claim your victory. Strike me down. You must! Even now... across this land, people are killing each other. If you do not act now, this conflict will go on forever. Your path... lies across my grave. It is time for you to find the courage to walk it. If I must fall... let it be by your hand. I wanted... to walk with you...”

— Edelgard’s last words before being executed by Byleth

Verdant Wind

Byleth – “I don’t want to kill Edelgard. / Is there no way to walk the same path as Edelgard?”

Claude – “She's a fellow student to all of us. If there's a path that we can walk together, that would be preferable. But that all depends on Edelgard. If she won't yield, then that's that. If showing pity would put my allies in danger, I will not hesitate to kill her. I ask that you and everyone here prepare yourselves to do the same.”

— ”The Imperial Palace”

Azure Moon

“Facing you... I grow weak…”

— Byleth vs. Edelgard in “Clash at the Imperial Capital”

Cindered Shadows

Dimitri – “Professor! Are you injured?”

Byleth – “I made it out unscathed. / It’s nothing too concerning…”

Edelgard – “Impossible. Surely you suffered a wound. / I see you're well enough to make light of a serious situation. But surely you suffered a wound.”

—”After the Betrayal”

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Scarlet Blaze

Main Chapters

Byleth – “Thank you. I was under attack before I even knew what was happening.”

Edelgard – “It makes little sense... Still, what matters now is you're safe.”

— Rescuing an ambushed Byleth in “Chapter 15: The Hour of Vengeance”

“I'm glad you and Edelgard made it back unharmed. I was so confused when you got caught in that strange magic and vanished.”

— Byleth in “Final Chapter: A Path Forward”

Battle Dialogue

“Once you start fighting, it is difficult to look away.”

— Edelgard to Byleth - “Praise (Unique) VI”

Support Conversations

“Heh. I didn't mean to worry you. I'm simply having trouble putting this feeling into words. I just felt...I don't know. As if something was drawing me to the Ashen Demon. I wonder... Could it be the influence of my Crest?”

— Edelgard confiding in Hubert about feeling drawn to Byleth in her A-Support conversation with Hubert

Fire Emblem Engage

Byleth – “I see we’ve gained some dependable allies.”

Edelgard – “Professor! You’re here as well? Now I truly feel motivated. What an honor it will be to fight by your side!”

Byleth – “If you’re that honored, I’ll have to make sure I’m at my best.”

— Emblem Byleth meeting Emblem Edelgard

Edelgard – “Maybe I sound arrogant, but I’m that confident in the skills our professor has taught us. Wouldn’t you agree, my teacher?”

Byleth – “Of course. I am proud of you all. This time, let us fight together to the end.”

— Emblem Byleth meeting Emblem Edelgard, continued

Fire Emblem Heroes

“The professor as both a man and a woman…”

— Winter Edelgard in Paralogue 92-1

“I wonder where the professor ran off to. Of course I cannot find the one person I appreciate most…”

— One of Valentine Edelgard's voiced status lines

“Stoic, aren't you? No, I do not mind that at all. In fact, in that way, you remind me of the professor. I hope that you and I will share as pleasant a relationship.”

— Valentine Edelgard's Level 40 conversation