Rise of the Alliance

I see your training is coming along nicely, [Nome]. However, while you've been adventuring across Maple World, the Empress has been here, worrying about several grave matters.

It's time for her to make an important decision. Before she does so, she seeks the counsel of each of her knights. You are to return to Ereve immediately.

The Empress has been quite stressed as of late. Please, don't keep her waiting.

This is an order, not a request. As a Cygnus Knight, you are to report to the Empress immediately. I don't care how busy you are!

Welcome, [Nome].\rI have something important to ask of you. The Cygnus Knights have always battled the forces of the Black Mage alone. After all, I believed that we had to stand by our own power.

But now I realize that our power alone is not enough. I am weak, and I see that the world won't always be able to rely on us. We need help.

This won't be easy, but I see no other option. I've already asked the Explorers, Resistance, and awakened Heroes for help, and made a great deal of progress in making them understand the situation.

The time for action has come. I shall hold a continental conference, with the express purpose of forming a Maple Alliance. As a Cygnus Knight, you should prepare well for this event.

The Empress has been quite stressed as of late. Please, don't keep her waiting.