に先立って => before; prior to ~ N2
に[先立「さきだ」]って/に[先立「さきだ」]ち/に[先立「さきだ」]つ => Before A occurs/takes place N2
Time, Situation
あえて => dare to N2
Suggestion
とみえて/とみえる => It seems that ~ N1
かえって => on the contrary N2
にこたえ(て) => in response to ~ N2
~あえて      => dare to; daringly; deliberately; purposely ~ N1
てもらえるか => Could you please...? N4
Benefit
てもらえないか => could you please ~ N3
Request
たとえ~ても => even if… is the case N3
てやってもらえるか => Could you please... help me? N4
Suggestion
あえて~ない => Not trying to find a way N2
Emphasize