Tesla
For someone so gifted, you are completely oblivious to everything.
Tesla
In the end, it seems you never had what it took to be part of Lord Eriole's plans.
Paris
Perhaps you're right. I couldn't hope to understand the pain you and Lord Eriole have experienced.
Paris
That is the main reason why I wanted to help change the Imperial Capital!
Paris
So Lord Eriole and I...
Tesla
So he could become a noble, like you?!
Tesla
Spare me your nonsense!
Tesla
There will never be a future in which commoners like us walk hand in hand with the rich of this nation.
Tesla
The noble and the poor shall keep fighting until one of them is obliterated! That is our fate!
Tesla
And the history we've managed to build so far is proof of that.
Tesla
However, we will be the ones to have the last laugh!
Eriole
I am considering an approach in which I allow the nobles to remain living by our side.
Eriole
As the ruler of the Imperial Capital...
Eriole
After I've come to rule Elgaia and Grand Gaia, they shall all kneel before me!
Eriole
The only one who can save the Imperial Capital from corruption is me!
Eriole
For the weak to pledge fealty to the strong is their duty, and the law of this world.
Eriole
This is the only choice you aristocrats have, and the extent of my mercy.
Paris
...and if we don't pledge ourselves to you?
Eriole
Then of course, a purge would be in order.
Eriole
You may be of noble birth, but you have far more potential than any of them.
Eriole
And though you failed to defeat Hans at Mt. Granakia...
Eriole
...you haven't lost your skill with the blade.
Eriole
So what do you say? Will you lend me your power once again?
Eriole
The leader and the follower.
Eriole
Why don't we build a world in which...
Eriole
...you can earn your status by how worthy you have proven yourself to be?
Paris
The leader and the follower...can create a new world...
You know what? My mommy says I can't play with you anymore.
She says we're from different worlds...
But that can't be true.
We'll always be friends, right...?
Paris
Since we are already discussing this topic, I'm afraid I must declare that I won't be taking up your offer.
Paris
I have remembered, you see.
Paris
When I was a child, I had a friend who was not of noble birth.
Paris
We promised each other that we would remain friends forever...
Paris
...but once we grew up, and fell into our social positions...
Paris
...the distance between us became even greater, and we never met again.
Paris
But you know, now that I think about it, the promise that I made to her...
Paris
...is the original reason why I wanted to change the Imperial Capital in the first place.
Paris
The world that you and I wish for is completely different.
Paris
The way that the Imperial Capital bases our social standing on our lineage may be indeed mistaken...
Paris
...but the world you are hoping to build changes the power of lineage for power created by ability and talent.
Eriole
And what is wrong with that?
Paris
The world that I'm hoping for is not a world in which we are all tied down by how capable we are...
Paris
...but a world in which no matter who you are, you are free to become friends with whomever your heart so desires.
Eriole
Are you saying that a noble like yourself is willing to throw away her status for such a world?
Eriole
Don't mock me. What you speak of is nothing but a mere illusion.
Eriole
People never let go of their privileges.
Eriole
If they did, then their birth would have no say in their lives, and they would have to prove themselves through their talents.
Eriole
That is what a truly equal society consists of!
Paris
Perhaps you're right.
Paris
However, I don't want to give up on the path I have already chosen.
Paris
Because I have seen with my very own eyes people who have managed to do the impossible.
Eriole
If you refuse to work for me, then you are my enemy.
Eriole
Are you prepared for that?
Paris
Even if our roads differ, I wouldn't want to fight someone I so dearly loved.
Paris
However, I can't be defeated here!
Paris
I will draw my blade against you in order to follow the path I believe in!
Eriole
How interesting...
Eriole
Then I shall respond in kind to the best of my ability.
Eriole
Tesla, lend me your power!
Eriole
Are you not afraid?
Paris
In order to win a battle, the most important thing is to assess how much power will be needed to prevail before the battle actually begins.
Paris
That is something that you taught me yourself.
Eriole
Well Paris, shall we begin?!
