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Bring to me the playful minstrel and his closest ally against the beast they seek to overcome. Only then shall the door open...
The time comes for Olivier and Mueller to return to the Empire, but one more surprise awaits them first.
Return to the Empire (帝都への帰還) is the eighth Star Door in 영웅전설 하늘의 궤적 the 3rd.
Background
Star Door 8 can be found in the Luminous Labyrinth 2 Map 1. Olivier Lenheim and Mueller Vander are required to open this door.
Synopsis
After learning of the machinations of Giliath Osborne in their homeland of Erebonia, Olivert and Mueller start their plans to oppose the chancellor. They treat with Davil Crainagh, the Erebonian ambassador to Liberl, and obtain his support. Olivert plans to start in Liberl, using the Arseille to launch his campaign. Mueller cautions Olivert about his flamboyant actions and against arousing suspicion. This is immediately followed by the arrival of Osborne's secretary, Lechter Arundel. Knowing his competence and loyalty to the chancellor, the pair lament that they should've prepared for Lechter.
The following day, Olivert is granted audience with Queen Alicia von Auslese II and General Cassius Bright, the latter requesting Olivert to gain permission for Estelle and Joshua Bright to visit Hamel. They discuss the chancellor's power play in sending steam-tanks to Liberl during the Orbal Shutdown Phenomenon, and mull over what can be done about Erebonia. Olivert consoles Princess Klaudia von Auslese about her leadership skills and encourages her actions. To the surprise of all, Giliath Osborne himself arrives in Liberl for audience. The chancellor claims he had spare time before departing east for Crossbell, where he will participate in a confidential discussion with a representative of the Crossbell government pertaining to an influx of funds flowing in through Republican channels. He claims this was nothing more than a cordial visit, paying pleasantries with everyone on hand before requesting a one-on-one meeting with Olivert. Queen Alicia has a private room prepared for their discussion.
During their meeting, Olivert calls out the coincidental circumstances surrounding the various annexations Osborne has carried out in his ever-expanding pursuit of influence and power. Every time, the annexation process begins the same, with a small nation or independent state with an array of problems beyond repair; the problems worsen, after which jaegers and other dangerous elements enter, plunging public order to an all-time low until local government requests help from the Imperial Army and are inevitably absorbed into the Empire of Erebonia. Osborne downplays the pattern, claiming it's an inevitable consequence of the modern age of unprecedented growth and progress. Olivert counters by questioning why Imperial intelligence officers are visiting these countries well prior to their downfall. Osborne pivots by stating that Olivert is a national hero due to his efforts in quashing the Liber Ark incident, and requests the prince's aid against the stagnant nobility, that together they might bring about true reform. Olivert questions the chancellor's links to Ouroboros, which Osborne doesn't deny, claiming he is willing to use every resource at his disposal. Olivert declines the chancellor's proposal, refusing to participate in what he calls the ever strengthening storm.
After the meeting, Mueller notices Olivier looks tired, and the latter wonders what sort of monster he's decided to pick a fight with.
Lechter Arundel meets with Klaudia and they discuss the various happenings since their time together at Jenis Royal Academy two years ago. Lechter explains he's been with the Chancellor even before the academy and does what he does for fun, before leaving.
Osborne and Lechter discuss their own moves on their way back to Erebonia, with Lechter stating he may not be loyal forever. An announcement interrupts them, signaling Olivert's passing on the high-speed Arseille airship. He then shoots a rose, scattering its petals: a gesture of defiance towards Osborne, who promptly accepts Olivert's challenge, stating he looks forward to seeing how long the prince can resist him.
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