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'''The Empty King''' (Japanese: {{hl|虚ろなる王|Utsuro naru ō}} ''The Hollow King'') is the twenty-seventh chapter of the ''Conquest'' campaign in {{FE14}}. In this chapter, Corrin finally reveals the truth to their Nohrian siblings about what has become of their father, King [[Garon]], and they mount an attack on him, hoping that killing him will bring peace and truly end the war.

[[Corrin]] prepares to enter the throne room with [[Azura]] and his/her siblings to expose [[Garon]]'s true form and kill him in order to end the war and that this is what they and Azura [[The Black Pillar|discovered]], but the siblings remain skeptical of how they and Azura even know about Garon's state being a monster and why they didn't tell them sooner. Azura states that they are unable to explain the truth because of the curse and can only show them Garon's true from by coming to Hoshido, so they can show them in person rather than explain it. This causes more skepticism and Corrin persists and pleads their case to them to know the truth about Garon and to see what's behind the door. [[Xander]] eventually places his trust in them, though not blindly, and warns them that despite being their family, if they are lying and intends to betray them, they will be executed for treason like any traitors.

Agreeing to this, they and Azura opens the door, where they manage to prove the truth of their words when Garon, seated upon the throne of truth, is revealed and exposed as a [[Empty Vessel|slimy monstrosity]] in actuality. The siblings are utterly horrified to see their father's monster form, as Azura explains that the throne can no longer hide someone's true form and reveals to them the real King Garon, a monster. Angered at being exposed, Garon curses Corrin for tricking him, stating anyone who sees his true form must die, and retaliates by swinging against [[Camilla]], [[Elise]] and [[Leo]] all at once, disheartening them. Corrin tells the siblings to stay focus and if they back down, he'll kill them all and attempts to fight back, but the [[Yato]] is unable to hurt him, and in retaliation, Garon counterattacks a strong blow at Corrin.

Azura tells the siblings to fight Garon, but they all refuse since they express how difficult it is to fight the creature they once knew as their father, despite knowing his true form, also losing their confidences to fight. Azura is angered at their refusal to fight Garon and their inability to see what he has truly become and Corrin pleads for them to put aside their disbelief and help them fight Garon and that he is not the real King Garon and that all that remains of him is a monster. Garon mocks Corrin about turning his own children against him and attempts to execute Corrin, only for Xander to defend them. Garon questions Xander's motives, but Xander silences Garon and warns him not to speak as if he knows him and affirms that the monster is no longer his father, referring to his real father as stern, but fair, not using his strength against his children or starting a needless conquest of another kingdom, and hoped that conquering Hoshido would bring back the father he once loved, but finally accepts that his real father is long dead, and the "Garon" he sees is just a pretender. Corrin encourages Xander to fight alongside with them, and that the real Garon wouldn't want the monster soiling his legacy. Xander tells Corrin that he will lend their his strength, and restore true peace to the world.

[[Siegfried]] then reacts, and the Yato transforms into the Shadow Yato, unlocking the Seal of Flames. The Yato is finally able to damage Garon, who begins to break down and prepares to kill Corrin and his own children. Xander declares it's time to end Garon's reign of terror and rallies the siblings to not stand by while Corrin battles for them and states if they are truly Nohrian royals, they must help fight alongside Corrin to put an end to Garon and save the world and their kingdom. With Xander's encouragement, the Nohrian siblings finally regain their confidences and all declare they will fight Garon alongside Corrin, and the proper fight begins.

Upon defeating Garon, he dissipates into water. Corrin expresses regret at not being able to know Garon's true self. When they begin to celebrate the end of the war and attempts to free the remaining Hoshidians, [[Takumi]] appears from the entrance and shoots at them with [[Skadi|an otherworldly bow]]. Corrin is shocked both at Takumi's survival and his possession by an unseen force. They try to tell Takumi that Garon is dead and the war is over, only for him to repeat the words "betrayal" and "death". Azura tells Corrin that Takumi cannot be reasoned with and they must kill him as he is possessed just like Garon was and that he is beyond saving. Corrin is forced to accept the responsibility for Takumi's suffering as they blame themselves for letting Takumi die and betraying him and with no other choices, despite Azura's pleads, Corrin walks towards Takumi with the intent of letting him kill them, hoping his hatred will go away. Takumi shoots Corrin, destroying the Yato in the process and seemingly killing them.

''Corrin opens the door to the throne room, discovering the true enemy that waits for them. The creature within the room is unlike anything {{#ifeq:{{#var:A}}|f|s}}he's ever seen.''

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|victory=Defeat [[Garon]]

|defeat=[[Corrin]] dies{{hover|*|Classic mode}} or the player's army is routed{{hover|*|Casual mode}}

|ally=1–16

|content2={{ChapData

|victory=Defeat [[Garon]]

|defeat=[[Corrin]] dies{{hover|*|Classic mode}} or the player's army is routed{{hover|*|Casual mode}}

|ally=1–16

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|defeat=[[Corrin]] dies{{hover|*|Classic mode}} or the player's army is routed{{hover|*|Casual mode}}

|ally=1–16

|forced1=corrin {{#var:A}}

|forced1article=Corrin

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|return3=elise

|return4=arthur

|return6=odin

|return7=niles

|return8=azura

|return9=nyx

|return10=camilla

|return11=selena

|return11article=Selena (Fates)

|return12=beruka

|return13=kaze

|return14=laslow

|return15=peri

|return16=benny

|return17=charlotte

|return18=leo

|return19=keaton

|return20=gunter

|return21={{#switch:{{#var:A}}|m=jakob|f=felicia}}

|return22=xander

|return23=shura

|return24=flora

|return25=izana

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|class=Empty Vessel

|lv=40

|#=1

|hp=65

|str=31

|mag=19

|inventory={{Item|14|Bölverk|image=axe}}<br>{{Item|14|Armored Blow}} • {{Item|14|Warding Blow}} • {{Item|14|Dragonskin}}

|notes=Stands on a [[Terrain/Nintendo 3DS games#Fire Emblem Fates|throne]].

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|res=24{{hover|−1|Penalized by Silver Katana}}

|mov=6

|inventory={{Item|14|Silver Katana|image=katana}}<br>{{Item|14|Armored Blow}}

|notes=• Immediately begins moving unprovoked.<br>• Defeat opens the door in his room.

|name=Invader

|class=Spear Master

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|lv=20

|#=1

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|mag=0

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|res=18{{hover|+1|Granted by Silver Naginata}}

|mov=6

|inventory={{Item|14|Silver Naginata|image=naginata}}<br>{{Item|14|Warding Blow}}

|notes=• Immediately begins moving unprovoked.<br>• Defeat opens the door in his room.

|name=Invader

|class=Berserker

|version=vallite

|lv=20

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|str=35

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|res=9

|mov=6

|inventory={{Item|14|Silver Axe|image=axe}}<br>{{Item|14|Certain Blow}}

|notes=• Immediately begins moving unprovoked.<br>• Defeat opens the door in his room.

|name=Invader

|class=Master Ninja

|version=vallite

|lv=20

|#=1

|spd=30{{hover|+2|Granted by Silver Shuriken}}

|inventory={{Item|14|Silver Shuriken|image=shuriken}}<br>{{Item|14|Poison Strike}}

|notes=• Immediately begins moving unprovoked.<br>• Defeat opens the door in his room.

|name=Invader

|class=Sniper

|version=vallite

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|#=1

|hp=52

|str=28

|mag=0

|skill=33

|spd=27

|lck=14

|def=25

|res=17{{hover|+2|Granted by Silver Yumi}}

|inventory={{Item|14|Silver Yumi|image=yumi}}<br>{{Item|14|Odd Shaped}}

|notes=• Immediately begins moving unprovoked.<br>• Defeat opens the door in his room.

|name=Invader

|class=Sorcerer

|version=vallite

|lv=20

|#=1

|hp=48

|str=0

|mag=31

|inventory={{Item|14|Ragnarok|image=tome}}<br>{{Item|14|Heartseeker}}

|notes=• Immediately begins moving unprovoked.<br>• Defeat opens the door in his room.

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|class=Shrine Maiden

|lv=20

|#=6

|hp=25

|inventory={{Item|14|Sun Festal|image=rod}}

|name=[[Garon]]

|notes=Immediately begins moving unprovoked.

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|name=Invader

|class=Lancer

|version=vallite

|lv=40

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|str=31

|mag=0

|skill=28

|spd=28

|lck=15

|def=27

|res=21

|mov=5{{hover|+1|Granted by Movement +1}}

|inventory={{Item|14|Silver Lance|image=lance}} • {{Item|14|Gold Bar}} • {{Item|14|Gold Bar}}<br>{{Item|14|Movement +1}} • {{Item|14|Counter}} • {{Item|14|Countermagic}} • {{Item|14|Spendthrift}}

|notes=Immediately begins moving unprovoked.

{{ChapUnitCellFE14

|name=Invader

|class=Merchant

|classarticle=Merchant (class)

|version=vallite

|lv=20

|#=1

|hp=56

|str=33

|mag=0

|skill=24

|spd=22

|lck=20

|def=33

|res=22{{hover|+2|Granted by Silver Yumi}}

|mov=6

|inventory={{Item|14|Silver Yumi|image=yumi}} • {{Item|14|Mini Bow|image=bow}} • {{Item|14|Gold Bar}} • {{Item|14|Gold Bar}} • {{Item|14|Gold Bar}}<br>{{Item|14|Spendthrift}} • {{Item|14|Certain Blow}} • {{Item|14|Wary Fighter}}

|notes=Immediately begins moving unprovoked.

|last=y

|inventory={{Item|14|Bölverk|image=axe}}

|skills={{Item|14|Armored Blow}}<br>{{Item|14|Warding Blow}}<br>{{Item|14|Dragonskin}}

|inventory={{Item|14|Bölverk|image=axe}}

|skills={{Item|14|Armored Blow}}<br>{{Item|14|Warding Blow}}<br>{{Item|14|Savage Blow}}<br>{{Item|14|Dragonskin}}

|inventory={{Item|14|Bölverk|image=axe}}

|skills={{Item|14|Armored Blow}}<br>{{Item|14|Warding Blow}}<br>{{Item|14|Renewal}}<br>{{Item|14|Savage Blow}}<br>{{Item|14|Dragonskin}}

*This chapter is one of few chapters in the game where the [[preparations]] theme doesn't play during that phase of setup. In this case, the music from the preceding cutscene continues onto the battle preparations screen.

*This is the only chapter in the main game of ''Fates'' to change ally starting positions depending on the difficulty.

*The title of this chapter refers to Garon being exposed in his true form and is known as the "empty king".

|jpn-name={{h|虚ろなる王|Utsuro naru ō}}

|jpn-mean=The Hollow King

|fren-name=Le visage du roi

|fren-mean=The face of the king

|ger-name=Des Königs Gesicht

|ger-mean=The King's Face

|ital-name=Il re vacuo

|ital-mean=The empty king