Fire Emblem: Twisted Truths

Chapter 4: Doubt

Hey there you guys! I'm really sorry for such a long wait on this one, but I finally creaked out Chapter 4! Anywho, I hope you guys enjoy the chapter!

And thank you to my awesome beta testers, Emblem, Ocean Man, and Sunny uwu

And thank you also to Kana for helping me with the direction of this chapter-
Credit for the Art goes to Seibara for the art of Elise

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Gondolas Mountains

A mountain range that runs along northern Nohr, and leads into several prominent nations such as Krakenburg and the Ice Tribe.
It is known for its blisteringly cold temperatures, making travel difficult for those not used to it.

1 day away from Krakenburg
3 days away from the Ice Tribe Village
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After a smooth landing in the town square, Camilla had quickly hopped off Marzia to see that the villagers have already been gathered around them and the cavalry that had carried the other Nohrian subjects and royalty.

Camilla had gently scooped up Corrin within her arms, the dragoness still fast asleep despite being shifted within it.

"Ah, Sister! Over here!" Leo had called out in the distance as Camilla had seen the familiar face of her brother alongside Jakob and Elise. She quickly made her way over to her younger brother while smiling down at him.
"Ah, Leo. It's good to see that we all arrived at the same time. I'm assuming that Xander and Gunter are letting the townspeople know that we'll be lodging here tonight?" Camilla said as Leo had nodded in confirmation.

"Do we honestly have to though...? I swore that I've heard the worst things about inns...Especially with how they have bugs all over the place," Elise said with a slight pout as Leo had placed a hand up.

"She does have a point. These types of inns can typically be known for how....unsavory they are. I've heard rumors of how rarely the bed sheets are washed. I'm not eager to spend a good night's rest while sniffing Anankos knows what." Leo said while cringing as Camilla had rightfully shivered along with him.

"Don't remind me of that dear. But I'm sure that it's not as bad as the tales say. Why they must have standards befitting an establishment of our standards..." Camilla said in the vain hopes of what she said being true.

"Well, I wouldn't mind a critter or two. They're terribly dreadful, yes, but their arrival is nearly inevitable. In all honesty, it's a surprise that you don't see them more often in the main castle. The castle maids and butlers must be something close to omnipotent." Jakob had said with a small chuckle as he placed his hands behind his back before looking down to the sleeping Corrin within Camilla's arms.

"My heart goes out to the poor people who are delegated to that rule...I know the feeling of being called to deal with such insects..." Jakob said as Leo had cleared his throat.

"Well, now that we've arrived in the city, I'm going to go head down to the market. It should be nearing midday by now actually. After all, we're going to need a few resources for the remainder of the trip." Leo said as he brushed off a bit of dirt that had appeared on his armor.

"Why don't I come with you? The more the merrier, right?" Elise asked with a big smile as she looked up towards Leo, a small look of dismay coming onto his face.
"Must I...? I'm afraid you'll jump around from person to person, and we really shouldn't and can't afford the time for such a thing," Leo said with a sigh as Elise had pouted.

"Well jeez, way to be a meanie Leo. I can help sometimes too you know. Besides, I wonder if they have a shop where you can buy tomes! I want to try and learn how to use Fire next!" Elise said with a bright smile as Leo had looked to Camilla and Jakob, hoping that one of them would be able to speak up on the matter.