Behind the Hero

Hey Aldo! You got a minute?

Sure. What's up?

As Glenn and I are both swordsman, we'd like to try a bit of sparring against each other, you see.

If you have some time, would you mind calling the match?

Oh yeah! This sounds like something I wouldn't wanna miss. Count me in!

Excellent! You have my thanks. Now... Let's fight honorably!

Honorably indeed, Cyrus!

Haaaaa!

Take this!

Match point! It's over!

Such skill combined with such youth. Indeed, you possess wondrous talent.

Oh, I wouldn't say that! Not at all, compared to the person who shares my name.

You share someone's name?

You see, my father named me after the ancient hero of the same name. So I've got to live it up to it by becoming as strong as he was.

I see. And so, you carry the name of greatness, one could say?

Yes, but I carry much more than that. The pride of a dragoon, the will of my father and brother. And then there's Miss Riddel too...

Oh ho! Lest we forget Miss Riddel!

Hey! What are you getting at?! I'm just saying...is all!

Hm, if I were to guess from your panicked reaction, then she must be someone quite important to you, yes? Very well! Very well indeed!

D-Don't get the wrong idea here! She's the daughter of the leader I serve. A-And my brother's fiancee!

Oh? What a coincidence! The lady I once served was sworn to my fellow student. Yes, yes... Between your skill and your story, I sense we're more alike than we seem.

Yeah, I think I get the same feeling.

Then I say we should continue this chat over an drink or three! Let's find the nearest tavern in Rinde, shall we?

Ahhh!

What's going on?!

Just look at that!

My word! This is a grave matter!

What are we waiting for? Let's go!

G-Get away from me...!

This is it for you!

Run! While you still can!

O-Okay! Thank you, sir!

Well, well. This makes for a nice end to our sword session, wouldn't you agree?

Alright, Cyrus and Aldo. Let's finish this quick so we don't need to call for back up.

I'm on it!

And so am I. So be sure to show us the Acacia Dragoons power and pride you carry!

That's that then.

Indeed. That was an incredible fight you displayed.

You took the words right out of my mouth. You're unfaltering in every swing of your blade, Cyrus. I bet that legendary hero I spoke of was just the same.

I see. Then I suppose this Glenn may have been as handsome as I, too.

With that said, your courage brings no shame to that hero's name. You must do your father proud.

You think so? I hope so at least.

Now then...

The swordsman's bond only deepens with drink! So let us depart!

Wait! Why do I have to go?

Why not? Whether it be soda or apple juice, conversation grows lively over flowing pitchers! Come along now!

The Mighty Glenn is not exempt either! You must tell me all about this Miss Riddel!

This merriment reminds me of the dragoons...

The "Mighty Glenn" huh? Not yet. But one day, I'll surely become a hero. Just like my father. Just like my brother... Gentle and strong. Just like my namesake.