It was mostly a creature, a dragon, masquerading as a God and the Divine. She built a cult up around herself, and dragons live for many thousands of years, so you can understand how she was able to do this.

[Edelgard's voice is light and steady, though she catches the twist in conversation and easily pivots with it. As easily as she gently dips Zelda down at one step, and pulls her back up at the next.]

The future I wish to see is a future where all men and women are able to succeed based upon their merits, not their blood. I know it may sound strange for a royal to say this, but I intend to dismantle the nobility and institute a system where people are given opportunities they do not have. The nobility of Fodlan has become corrupt, in part thanks to the faith created by my enemy.

I would see a brighter future for all, Zelda. Where anyone with the will and drive to study can live a happy life.