conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  "All that matters is that the alliance didn’t come to fruition, and the empire is prospering." Hilda said, dismissing Philine’s hindsight-based proposal.
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “If the hypotheticals were groundless, perhaps. But the potential threat posed to the empire is very much real. I agree that the empire is prospering right now, but don’t you think it’s also walking on thin ice?” Philine didn’t give an inch, asserting the validity of her supposition.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
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conversations.value:  “I see. Certainly, there is an element of danger to the current state of affairs, but such is always the case with diplomacy. There is simply no perfect way forward. All we can do is weigh the risks of the options available to us and choose as carefully as we can.”
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “As insignificant as I am, I’m still a member of the imperial family. I know well enough how complex diplomacy can be. But is the empire’s current foreign policy truly the wisest? Are we really choosing the best options?” Philine pushed forward even further, hinting at an alternative.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “What do you mean to say?” Hilda asked.
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “I believe it’s time the empire put an end to its aggressive approach to foreign policy and adopted a more reconciliation-focused tack.” Philine threw the first punch.
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Did these people of Bauer put you up to this?” Hilda glared our way.
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “No, I’ve always felt this way. I arrived at this conclusion myself.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “Do you realize the implications of what you’re suggesting? You’ll be defying Her Majesty’s own decree.”
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “I’m well aware.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “You of all people should know what happens to those who defy Her Majesty. Do you have a death wish?” One corner of Hilda’s mouth curved into a scoff.
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “As a member of the imperial family, it is my duty to think of the future of my people. I will change any foreign policy that endangers the citizens, even if it means defying Mother.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  “And how do you propose you will do that? Pardon my rudeness, but for a member of the imperial family, you have little to no power to speak of. You’re not the heir, nor do you have a large faction backing you.”
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
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conversations.value:  “I know. That’s why I want you to help me."
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Hilda fell silent.
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “You have great political insight, as well as close ties to the Department of Magic Technology. If I had you by my side, I wouldn’t be a powerless princess anymore.”
conversations.prefix: Philine:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value:  Hilda remained silent, simply staring at Philine.
conversations.prefix: Hilda:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value:  “Please lend me your aid—for the empire, for its people.” Philine made her plea with sincerity, then bowed her head. An imperial princess bowing her head to a subject, even a gifted government official like Hilda, was no small gesture.
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