Queen Marie: 1-11 Imperial Dignity

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Should I take the advice of others? Or should I stick to my own ideals? What should I do in my current predicament?

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Style: Required: Lafayette Goodwill Lv. 2 Recommended: Tear Drops, Head in Clouds, Sunkissed, Summer Breeze Rewards: 3,000 Gold, 600 Experience, 3 Reader's Coupon, 1 Gift Materials, 1 Clothing Materials, Porcelain Teacup Relic, Blueprint: Full Bloom

Dialogue Choices

Note: Changing choices when replaying will cost 5

Blaisdell: Which solution do you prefer?

• Let the Cardinal pay it off

• Blaisdell's Goodwill will rise,
  Move to "I think carefully for a while..."

• Deal with Bohmer

• Move to "I have decided that..."

This choice will only trigger if you choose Let the Cardinal pay it off

Blaisdell and the King both look at me, waiting for my answer. I think carefully for a while...

• Strike Rohan down

• Blaisdell's Goodwill will rise,
  Obtain ending "Farewell Versailles"

• Discuss with Rohan in a friendly manner

• Blaisdell's Goodwill will fall,
  Unlock 1-12 Power and Dignity

This choice will only trigger if you choose Deal with Bohmer

You: I have decided that...

• He should be exiled

• Blaisdell's Goodwill will rise,
  Unlock 1-12 Power and Dignity

• He should vanish

• Blaisdell's Goodwill will rise,
  Obtain ending "An Individual's Queen"

Transcript

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• Maybe too much has happened, but my sleep is plagued by all sorts of dreams. About "Marie", and about me...
• The dreams intermingle, and eventually I can no longer tell which dreams are mine. It feels as though they all belong to me.
• After experiencing so much, I seem to have merged together with the other person, and I can no longer differentiate my consciousness from hers...

• A few days later, I receive a tea invite from the King.
• The King is always busy and not a fan of such things, so his invitation caught me off guard.
• You: There's no point dwelling on this. I'd better get changed and go.

• When I spot Blaisdell in the garden, I realise there's something more to this.
• Blaisdell: Your Majesty, good day. According to your wishes, I am here today to report on the progress of the investigations.

• Blaisdell: We have found the whereabouts of the suspect named Jeanne, and soon we will be able to bring her in for an interrogation.

• Blaisdell: But the accomplice you mentioned doesn't seem to be with her. I will send men to investigate further.

• Blaisdell: But I must warn you, we have little info regarding her, and our chances of finding her are fairly slim.

• Blaisdell: There's also the possibility that... Jeanne might have "done away" with her.

• You: Is that so? All right, thank you for telling me.

• Blaisdell: As for Cardinal Rohan, we've already interrogated him, and he is speaking the truth.

• Blaisdell: But there is one thing I wish to inform you, your Majesty. The pocket watch you gave us, has already been established as the Cardinal's personal possession.

• Blaisdell: To make matters clear, may I ask you where you found it? Or have you had any access to the Cardinal's personal possessions?

• You: Are you suspecting me?

• Blaisdell: Of course not. But we need your help to get closer to the truth.

• Blaisdell regards me steadily, without a trace of fear. After some consideration, I slowly describe all that I had encountered in the garden that night, and how I found the watch...
• However, I did not tell him that the woman was impersonating me, as well as my coincidental meeting with "him"...
• Louis XVI: So the woman the Cardinal met that night was Jeanne?

• You: I cannot be certain, because it was too dark and I couldn't see clearly...

• Blaisdell: Thank you for your information. Your account matches with what the Cardinal told us, your Majesty.

• You: (Did he also hide the fact that he saw "me"? I guess he was afraid of getting himself into further trouble. He's not that stupid.)

• Blaisdell: The investigations are nearing an end. We simply need to capture Jeanne and everything will come to light.

• Blaisdell: My King, how would your Majesty like to handle the matter?

• Louis XVI: I've already promised to let the Queen handle it. From now on, you do not need to ask me for my opinion. Do as the Queen decides, and I shall respect and support her decision.

• Blaisdell: Yes, your Majesty.

• Blaisdell: And may I remind your Majesty, that we still need to deal with the matter of the merchant's "necklace payment".

• Blaisdell: As for possible measures, may I suggest the following: either we let Cardinal Rohan pay it off, or we solve the matter by doing away with the merchant.

• Blaisdell: Which solution do you prefer?

Let the Cardinal pay it off

• You: Since Cardinal Rohan started this mess, he should shoulder the responsibility.

• Blaisdell: You have made a wise decision, my Queen. I would also strike against the Cardinal.

• You: Why?

• Blaisdell: He is the Cardinal, yet he spends frivolously, and has corrupt morals. We could use this chance to erode his power.

• Blaisdell: And make sure that he will no longer do anything that will damage the reputation of the royal court.

• The King cannot refute what Blaisdell has said, but Blaisdell senses the King's unease, and smiles gently.
• Blaisdell: Of course, if you are worried... We could discuss the pros and cons with the Cardinal, and "let" him make the decision to pay off the debt.

• Blaisdell: My Queen, what do you think we should do?

• Blaisdell and the King both look at me, waiting for my answer. I think carefully for a while...

Strike Rohan down

• You: If we strike against him, what will happen to him?

• Blaisdell: He will be accused of a crime, and we will confiscate all that belongs to him. His name will be ruined.

• Blaisdell: And you shall not suffer at all, my Queen.

• Louis XVI: This solution seems a little cruel... but I suppose he deserves it.

• Louis XVI: If the Queen wishes to do so... I will support you.

• I think about what he has done before, and he does seem to deserve a harsh punishment. But this seems a little overboard.
• After thinking about it for a while, I come up with a slightly gentler solution.
• You: Why don't we let him change his name, and live out the rest of his life as a commoner in a different country? At least he won't be hounded by the people in France.

• Blaisdell: You are indeed as kind as the King says you are... Yes, he has royal blood in his veins, and we shouldn't be too harsh on him.

• Louis XVI: I think this is a great suggestion! Blaisdell, let us do as the Queen says.

• Blaisdell looks a little disappointed, but quickly leaves to do our bidding.
• Blaisdell: And what about the money? How shall we solve that?

• Louis XVI: It is certainly a huge sum of money, but it's not like we can't pay it off...

• You: The Cardinal caused this mess, but if I hadn't done the things I did before, this wouldn't have happened either.

• You: I wish to sell all the jewellery I purchased in the past. There should be enough to pay off the debt, right?

• Blaisdell: Understood, your Majesty.

• A few days later, news spreads all over France regarding Cardinal Rohan's corruption, misuse of church funds and general depravity.
• The scandal spreads like wildfire, and soon, everyone is talking about Cardinal Rohan's supposed suicide.
• But the people of France still distrust me, and soon there are rumours accusing me of using the Cardinal to distract from my own misdeeds, and that I had sent men to kill him...
• Some even suspect me of stealing the necklace and using the Cardinal as a scapegoat... driving him to his death.
• Unable to quell the demands of the people, the King... finally decides to send me back to Austria.

• Many people like to pass judgement based on their impressions. Even if Rohan deserved to have his reputation torn apart, the people would only blame the Queen and assume that she's the one behind it all.
• (Rohan doesn't deserve such a heavy punishment. Try giving him a lighter one.)

Ending [Farewell Versailles]

Discuss with Rohan in a friendly manner

• You: He may be stupid, but he's not evil... Let's just make him pay off the debt, and treat that as his punishment.

• Blaisdell: So he just has to pay off the debt? That is a kind order.

• Blaisdell: Why don't we invite the Cardinal to a face-to-face meeting to discuss the matter? With the King present, I'm sure the Cardinal will not have any complaints.

• Louis XVI: That is a good idea. That's what we shall do... Men! Send word for the Cardinal. I wish to see him in the study to discuss a matter of importance.

• Louis XVI: Blaisdell, please tell my dear cousin that we have decided how to deal with the matter at hand.

• Blaisdell: We wish to settle this behind closed doors, to prevent the reputation of the royal family, as well as your reputation, from getting damaged further.

• Rohan appears surprised and looks at me uncertainly. When I seem to offer no resistance, he relaxes and bows towards the King.
• Rohan: I, I do not wish the public to know of this matter... What should I do, your Majesty?

• Louis XVI: Your stupidity caused this mess and damaged the Queen's reputation as well as that of the royal family.

• Louis XVI: You should shoulder the debt and pay for the necklace. Your idiocy is what has led us to this state.

• Rohan: Your Majesty! I had no idea that this would happen. I was deceived! If I were to pay such a huge sum, I would go bankrupt...

• Louis XVI: You have a lot of problems, cousin, but money is not one of them.

• You: You must pay the price for your mistake. Once you have paid off the sum in full, I shall let the matter rest.

• You: You should know that this is a very light punishment!

• Blaisdell: Yes, you should thank the Queen for her kindness.

• Blaisdell: Cardinal Rohan, I believe that you would not refuse an easy path in favour of one filled with thorns.

• Blaisdell's gentle voice seems to send a shiver down Rohan's spine. Frightened, he looks at me and the King, stuttering incoherently...
• Rohan: I, I, I... I shall... For the royal court... and for my reputation... I will pay it off...

• He gazes at the King like a wounded animal, but the King ignores his unspoken plea.

• Now that everything has been settled, a shadow lifts from my heart, and I am hopeful again.
• If everything else goes smoothly... I believe that I really might be able to change history, and escape "Marie's" tragic fate.

Deal with Bohmer

• You: Since the merchant is the root of everything, why don't we deal with him directly?

• You: Rohan is only an idiot. He's not evil, right?

• Instead of responding, Blaisdell simply smiles appreciatively at me. There is a gleam of respect in his eyes.
• Blaisdell: The Queen has made the right choice. The merchant is but a commoner and this method will prove a lot simpler and convenient.

• Blaisdell: We could pay him off to settle the matter, but that would be a huge blow to the palace finances.

• Blaisdell: Of course, we could... simply make him vanish from the face of the earth.

• Louis XVI: He is merely a commoner, and this would be too cruel...

• Blaisdell: Your Majesty, I'm only listing out the possible solutions. The Queen shall decide what will be done.

• You: ...

• I cannot deny that I am very angry at Bohmer for letting other people make use of him, and for dragging me into this mess.
• He does not deserve to die, but if France is ruined because of this matter... he would suffer as well.
• You: Your Majesty, he may be innocent, but he has caused a great deal of trouble for the royal family.

• You: I have decided that...

He should be exiled

• No matter what, it would be too cruel to Bohmer... He hasn't done anything wrong.
• You: Bohmer merely did his best to craft the necklace. And he was only trying to find a buyer...

• You: It would be too heartless to put an end to him.

• You: Can't we give him some sort of compensation? Perhaps, pay him what is owed to him?

• Blaisdell: Your Majesty, may I remind you that the palace cannot afford such a huge sum of money.

• You: Not at all?

• Blaisdell: Yes, unfortunately.

• Actually, I do know that given the state France is in, we have no choice...
• You: Then let us exile him...

• You: Or perhaps... we could give him some kind of status... as the royal jeweller?

• You: It may not be fair to him, but our finances cannot take such a severe blow. Therefore, we have no choice.

• Louis XVI: You are indeed kind, my Queen. I shall do my best to fulfil your wish.

• Louis XVI: Blaisdell, do as the Queen wishes.

• Blaisdell: You are indeed very kind... Perhaps, too "kind", my Queen.

• You: Do you think this is a bad decision, Blaisdell?

• Blaisdell: How could it be? My Queen has made a very wise decision.

• Blaisdell: If we exile him, we will not need to pay the debt, and we can make sure that he can no longer enter France.

• Blaisdell: This way, he won't keep creating trouble for the Queen.

• Louis XVI: If we exile him, will he spread rumours in other lands and destroy our repute?

• Blaisdell: I shall give him a suitable warning of course, to ensure that he will do no such thing.

• Blaisdell: If he dares to do so, we shall make him vanish from the face of the earth.

• Louis XVI: Then so be it. I believe that he will treasure his life.

• Blaisdell: Yes, your Majesty.

• The King gives me a comforting smile. Maybe I look really upset...
• Louis XVI: Don't worry. I'll handle it.

• Louis XVI: Today has been a very long day. You must be tired.

• Louis XVI: Go back to your chambers and rest. Once everything has quietened down... I will arrange for more balls, and you can look forward to that.

• You: Yes, your Majesty. I am grateful for your care and concern.

• The King's words have reassured me.
• He is right. I have nothing to worry about... All has been decided, and I simply have to accept things as they are.
• Arrangements are underway, and I have no reason to be fearful or uneasy... Yes, all of this shall pass.

He should vanish

• Thinking about all that I have gone through, I am overcome with anger. In a moment of rage, I...
• You: Let him vanish from the face of the earth, and everything will be solved.

• You: That will shut him up, and our finances will be safe.

• Louis XVI: This method will work... but it does seem rather cruel.

• Louis XVI: My Queen, are you sure that this is what you want?

• The King's gaze is no longer gentle. Instead, it is disapproving and suspicious...
• But I no longer care. The demons within me are eager for blood, and I must have my revenge!
• You: Surely it's not a problem for royalty to execute a commoner... as long as we are not discovered.

• You: Blaisdell, can you make sure the deed is done without a trace?

• Blaisdell: Yes, if that is your wish, your Majesty.

• Blaisdell gives me another look full of respect. I do not know how he sees me... but neither do I care.
• If I don't settle this matter, I might get my head chopped off, all because of a foolish merchant...
• Louis XVI: Then we shall do as the Queen says... Remember, we must not leave any trace of the deed. If word gets out, the people might revolt.

• Blaisdell: Understood, your Majesty. I shall carry out the deed perfectly.

• After Blaisdell has left, the King studies me quietly and lets out a heavy sigh. There seems to be a sudden distance between us...
• You: (Have I done something wrong? No... I'm only doing what's right for me. I'm not in the wrong!)

• You: Your Majesty... Is there something you wish to tell me?

• Louis XVI: No, just that you surprised me today... There's something different about you now.

• You: Surprised? Why? I thought you'd support my decision...

• Louis XVI: Yes, but Marie... That was based on trust... the trust I placed in you.

• Louis XVI: I really want to believe that you are a kind and lovable lady... but the you now is merely the "Queen of France".

• You: Have I changed? Have I really changed?

• If I've changed... I don't think it's my fault.
• You: The world is too cruel, and everyone has forsaken me. Yes... It's not my fault!

• A few days later, Blaisdell informs me that the merchant has been dealt with. The matter has ended, and I should be able to escape my fate...
• So what if the King is disappointed in me? I'm still the Queen of France!
• After this incident, everyone in the palace seems to have reverted to the way they were when I first arrived in France... Respectful and distant... and hateful.
• Well, who cares? I'm still the Queen of France. Long live the Queen!

• A ruler needs to be both ruthless and kind. Even if you have the power to put someone to death, you should remember that matters of life and death are not trivial matters.
• (Bohmer does not deserve such a cruel fate. Try giving him a lighter punishment.)

Ending [An Individual's Queen]