Heroes of Light and Shadow Base: Marth
Base conversations
Marth
Marth:
Hello, Chris. It's rare for us to meet at a place like this.
Chris:
Yes, it is, sire. Are you going somewhere?
Marth:
Yes. Beyond here... are the graves where sleep the soldiers who fell
during the previous war.
Chris:
I see...
Marth:
My father among them... Many Alteans sacrificed their lives in the
previous war. I couldn't save them... That's something I must never
forget.
Chris:
Sire...
(If Chris is male)
Ever since I decided that being a knight
(If Chris is female)
From the day I decided that being a knight
was my goal, I was prepared to die fighting. Those who fought in the
previous war... Weren't they, too, prepared to give their lives for
the kingdom? It's painful, I know, but it isn't something you must
brood over alone, sire...
Marth:
... Thank you. I'm happy to hear that. But I... still feel pain.
When my comrades get hurt and fall, I can't help but to feel pain...
Even if I'm deluding myself... I don't want to let even a single one
of my comrades die.
Chris:
Sire...
Marth:
...Jagen often tells me that, too. "He who leads people must see the
big picture." If one sacrifices few to save many, that was the
correct decision to take. I understand that, too. But... I don't
want that. Having to sacrifice someone... Maybe I'm unfit to be
king... Perhaps it's a naive way to think... But, that's how I
really feel. And I can't betray my feelings.
Chris:
Sire...
Marth:
Ah, sorry... I must have confused you by suddenly talking about all
this.
Chris:
... No, I understand. I do understand your feelings, sire...
Marth:
Chris...?
Chris:
I don't want any of my comrades to fall, I want everyone to be
alright... I think that, too. Sire... I want to help you accomplish
that.
Marth:
Chris... Thank you, Chris.