CHAPTER II: DYCEDARG'S PLANS

[Dycedarg and Gafgarion are speaking at an office at Igros Castle. Dycedarg sits at the head of a small table while Gafgarion stands nearby.]

DYCEDARG: Do anything to capture Ovelia. The same goes for Agrias and the others. Kill them!

GAFGARION: What about Ramza?

[Dycedarg sits up and moves to a nearby wine cabinet. He picks up a bottle and begins to pour himself a glass.]

DYCEDARG: He's a disgrace to the name Beoulve, and he's in our way. I left him alone because I thought he'd learn how harsh the real world is. I never thought he was that dense.

GAFGARION: Did his strong sense of justice come from his father?

[Dycedarg finishes pouring his wine. He turns to Gafgarion.]

DYCEDARG: My father spoiled him. If he obeys orders, fine. If he resists, we have no choice...

[Dycedarg takes a long drink. He turns away.]

GAFGARION: It's hard to believe his own brother said that. Sickening.

[Dycedarg looks back at him.]

GAFGARION: But what if the Cardinal gets in our way? With the church supporting him, even the Prince couldn't do anything easily.

DYCEDARG: I've already prepared for that. There's no need to worry.

GAFGARION: So that's that? The more I know, the worse you appear.

DYCEDARG: If that's how you feel, then you'd best watch your tongue. Don't forget your head can be easily cut off.

GAFGARION: Hey, stop that. I'm your loyal servant. Remember I'm not stubborn like your little brother.

DYCEDARG: Then, don't make any mistakes.

GAFGARION: Speaking of that, who did you order to kidnap Ovelia? When I was chasing her in Dorter, someone attacked me. What was that about?

[Dycedarg walks over to the window and looks outside.]

DYCEDARG: They found the criminals in the monastery woods—dead. Someone learned of our plan and is trying to stop us... Anyhow, as long as Ovelia is with Agrias, there'll be many chances to get her...

GAFGARION: I hope so.