Ignited Minds.

[Omi]

"I think we can discount the Guild as a threat, Ansel," came Lucie's immediate reply. "They know their place. There is merit to keeping an eye on them, bien sûr, but I do not think they warrant major attention. Even if it came to open fighting, they are a small paramilitary at most. A small taskforce would be enough to handle them."

Even so. Lucie sighed heavily at the tactical readout blossoming on the display, before glancing up to meet the Grand Maréchal's gaze. "As much as I hate to admit it, I believe you grow more right with every passing day. We are the mightiest army in human history, and yet so many seek to see our cause brought to ruin, with more groups joining the opposition each day."

She looked frustrated as she again considered the display, staring at the countless depictions of enemy movements crisscrossing the sector.
"No matter," she reaffirmed, dismissing the readout with a swipe of her hand. "We will crush them all, Ansel, in the name of Gallia and her righteous cause. Together, we will make it so."

Her eyes again came to rest on Xavier, her expression full of conviction.

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