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Shortly after this, Alm and his group arrive at the Deliverance Hideout, and are greeted heartily by Clive, who is grateful to them for rescuing his sister. Clive decides that, with the increasing number of commoners joining the Deliverance, he should cede the Deliverance's leadership to Alm, the grandson of the legendary knight [[Mycen]], as he believes that Mycen's story of rising above his common birth to become a knight and count of Zofia resonates with the commoners, and Mycen's grandson would be better suited to lead them.<ref>{{cite|It’s true the Deliverance began as a group of like-minded Zofian knights, but it's grown into an army where most of our volunteers are of common birth. We share a cause, but little else. I know not how to speak to their hearts. Sir Mycen began as a common soldier before rising to a knight and a count. His story resonates with these people. Do you not agree that his grandson is just the banner they would rally to?|Clive|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia{{!}}Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}</ref> Fernand is outraged by this, and abandons the Deliverance on the spot, rather than allow himself to be led by a common villager such as Alm. He leaves the Deliverance Hideout, and is arrested by Desaix's soldiers shortly after.

Fernand next appears in Alm's portion of [[War of Deliverance|Act 3]], as part of a battalion led by [[Zakson]] of the Rigelian army in northern Zofia. The members of the Deliverance are shocked to see Fernand as part of the Rigelian army, but Fernand explains that he believes Rigel's morals and standards to be worth fighting for, and that he would rather see Berkut unite [[Valentia]] under Rigel's rule, than fight for Zofia alongside a group of commoners.<ref>{{cite|Does that really surprise you, Clive? You and the Deliverance took all I believed in and trod it into the mire. In Rigel, they still have ideals worth upholding. [...] My king is dead. My country fallen. But I’ll not hand this land over to you. Now, it is the Rigelian Empire’s turn. Lord Berkut shall lead us and unite Valentia under one noble order!|Fernand|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia{{!}}Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}</ref> Fernand claims that Clive was wrong in making Alm leader of the Deliverance, as his main reasoning, that Alm was Mycen's grandson, was a lie. This, together with a similar claim made by a man at Zofia Castle, plants doubts in Clive's mind. Battle ensues, and the Deliverance once again are successful, forcing Fernand to retreat. He rejoins Berkut's group at the Forest Crossroads, where Berkut decides to challenge the Deliverance himself for "sport", with a small group consisting of himself, Fernand, and a single [[Paladin]]. This proves to be a misjudgment on Berkut's part, and he is defeated and forced to withdraw.

Before departing for Rigel, Fernand visits Desaix's Fortress, where Clive's lover [[Mathilda]] is being held prisoner. Fernand informs Mathilda of his decision to leave the Deliverance. He states that he has no desire to fight for Zofia again, despite Mathilda's attempts to convince him to reconsider; however, he does muse that, with Mathilda by his side, he might have remained with the Deliverance.<ref>{{cite|'''Fernand:''' Zofia? You mean the proud kingdom whose riches fell to wild and ignorant savages? Zofia is dead to me. I have buried her and will not look back.<br/>'''Mathilda:''' How can you say such a thing, Fernand? You and Clive were like brothers. It’s not too late to fix this. Return to the Deliverance! I know Clive would welcome you back with open arms.<br/>'''Fernand:''' ...With you by my side, I might have chosen differently.|Fernand and Mathilda|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia{{!}}Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}</ref> Fernand departs, saying what he expects to be his final farewell to Mathilda, as she is due to be put to death by Desaix. Following Desaix's defeat, Clive voices his fears that he may have erred, presumably in reference to his decision to make Alm leader of the Deliverance, but Alm states that he simply wishes to repay the trust Clive placed in him, and that despite Fernand's treatment of him, he would not hesitate to welcome Fernand back to the Deliverance if he would choose to return.

Because his family was killed by rebelling villagers, Fernand is very hostile towards commoners, especially towards [[Alm]] when [[Clive]] asked him to be the Deliverance's commander, simply because he was of common birth. This hatred is what caused Fernand to leave the Deliverance and ally himself with [[Desaix]]. He is also quite judgmental, as shown when he berated Lukas for allowing Alm and his friends to join the Deliverance and refusing to listen to Lukas' explanation.<ref>{{cite|'''Fernand''': Is this some manner of folly to you, Lukas? Am I to be amused? Such baseborn curs cannot possibly aid our cause. The Deliverance has no place for brats with pitchforks.<br>'''Lukas''': Fernand, you must listen to reason. These “curs” you so easily disparage fought valiantly for us. In fact, without Alm, we might not have retaken the Southern Outpost. I can vouch for their strength.<br>'''Fernand''': Hah! As if the word of a backwater noble carries weight with me. Your entire house should be kissing the Knights of Zofia’s feet!|Fernand and Lukas|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia{{!}}Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}</ref>

{{quote|You need a lesson.|Fernand, as a boss and unused ally}}