[ Edelgard. Admittedly, she was the one she knew the least about out of the three, mostly due to her guarded nature back then. And yet, as much as Sothis claims to be detached from Byleth's little ones, she cannot help but feel drawn to them — even the emperor who cast an imposing figure, appearing strong-willed amongst the masses.

Sothis closes her eyes for a moment in consideration—

I desperately prayed to a goddess that shared your name. Time and time again I'd ask for salvation or death, but in the end neither came.

— and after a moment, she sighs and rubs at the back of her neck idly. ]

Then I shall do as much for her. [ a beat. ] You revere my name, do you not? Then, out of respect for what I once was, you would not go against me and conspire with the sly one.

[ She lowers her hand, shrugging her shoulders. ]

Of course, I doubt Edelgard herself would accept such an offer.