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| - Now addressing the entire class, Hubert explains that the rebels are amassing in Anthold, stressing that with them cornered and on the run, the rebels will fight that much more desperately. Avan is quick to reassure Hubert that they're well aware, and will all return regardless of the increased danger. As if in prayer, Audrey vows that the blasphemous Lanseal cadets will fall, and that their bones will form the foundation of 'a new and holy Gallia.'
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| - Now addressing the entire class, Hubert explains that the rebels are amassing in Anthold, stressing that with them cornered and on the run, the rebels will fight that much more desperately. Avan is quick to reassure Hubert that they're well aware, and will all return regardless of the increased danger. In Anthold, a nameless GRA soldier reports to Audrey Gassenarl that a squad bearing Lanseal colors is closing in. Audrey addresses her troops, reinforcing how important it is that, with Baldren fighting to keep a foothold elsewhere, they can ill afford to lose their place in Anthold. Characteristic of her penchant to issue defensive orders, Audrey orders her troops to dig in and defend Anthold as they would their own lives. As if in prayer, Audrey vows that the blasphemous Lanseal cadets will fall, and that their bones will form the foundation of 'a new and holy Gallia.' As the Lanseal vanguard approaches, Audrey rains artillery fire upon them, nearly completely destroying them in mere moments, and before they can do much at all, if anything. It becomes increasingly clear that there is simply no way to take the port head-on. Avan brainstorms briefly, and arrives at a plan whereby the GRA forces must be lured beneath the aqueduct, and then to destroy said aqueduct to gain entrance. Zeri agrees that it might work, but protests on the grounds of Class G not having the authorization to do such. Avan ignores this and orders them to contact Brixham, who could also send explosives. Unfortunately for Class G, Brixham can not give clearance to put the plan into motion, though more out of fear for their safety than anything. Interrupting Avan's headstrong protest, he points out that the mission is likely suicidal for at least one classmate. As Avan rethinks, perhaps planning to go himself, Zeri steps in to volunteer. Both Avan and Brixham protest, but Zeri points out that it is his duty to remain and to lead the Class. Brusquely, Zeri credits their success to this point to Avan, and seems to be using that as justification that it must be done, and that it will be him to carry out this portion of the plan. He abruptly ends transmission to Brixham. Before Zeri can leave, Avan produces the medal from the Laevatein Cup and snaps it in half, lending one half to Zeri and extracting a promise that he will return it after the mission. Trading a last round of amiable insults, Zeri accepts the fragment of the medal and sets off. The rest of Class G begins to plot a distraction.
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