*Gasp*…

Well done indeed…well done…

The truth will not remain… *Gasp*…hidden forever Allanon.

We are but a shadow of our former selves.

My only dream…is to see us restored to what we rightfully should be…

Yes Aranvis. We are very much alike, you and I.

I seek to unravel the truth about our forgotten past just as much as you.

We share the same dream, but the difference between the both of us lies in the paths we each chose.

Perhaps Allanon… perhaps…

What a terrible joke our very own creators have played…

To have brought us into this world…only to tear us apart…

What in the world is he talking about, Allanon?

Where should I begin from…Ah!

How about the Ancients and the elder race that created them.

The Deva and the Morokai were once one and the same.

Created by an elder race who came from another world just like you did, Hans.

They created our ancestors, the Ancients, thousands of years ago.

The records I found mentioned that the Ancients worshipped this elder beings as gods…

…but as the Ancients grew in power, tensions rose between the both of them.

A war ensued with the elder beings emerging victorious, and the souls of the ancients were split into two.

But their victory was a costly one.

It was said they were greatly weakened after the war and abandoned this world soon after.

The two halves of the soul was said to each represent an aspect of the Ancients.

The half that the Deva were borne from was the embodiment of knowledge…

…thus our insatiable hunger to learn and discover.

The half that the Morokai were borne from was the embodiment of strength…

…thus their desire to rise above all in the face of adversity.

Well I never…that’s quite hard to believe…

Is that so? Even after having met Ezra, and now Hans?

Given time and the guidance, through mutal understanding and…

It seems to me that we do not see things the same way.

Sit back and let nature run its course?

Preposterous!

I say we take matters into our own hands and restore this great power that is rightfully ours!

And right you are, Aranvis.

Power goes to those who seize it for themselves.

Overlord Azurai…how nice of you to join us…

Have you come to finish us off?

Would you bother to stop for an insect that is in you path?

No.

Just like that insect, your existence bothers me not.

A foolish young girl playing the hero…making a fool of herself.

We had a deal, High Inquisitor Aranvis.

I have come to take what is mine, as promised.

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Hahahahah…

You are unlike the half-wits that grovel at your feet.

Take it then…

Although you are the only man I’ve known to survive the Ritual of Awakening…

…I do not believe that you will survive a second one.

A vile of blood from Ezra…taken after her power was forcefully awaken.

I see…that warrior that crushed the Deva invasion all those years ago…

…was none other than you, Azurai.

Look at yourself, the Ritual of Awakening has severely damaged your body.

It amazes me that you’re still standing before us this very moment.

Any other man would have died from the pain even before their body rots from that sudden rush of power.

They were weak. I am not.

Fate itself will bow before me.

This world needs only one ruler. The Deva will burn and then all shall fall to my feet.

It is time to for me to leave.

I have never been so insulted my whole life!

Looking upon down upon Rih’alnase like we were insects!

Don’t be mad, most beautiful one!

I think every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the…

Another word and I’ll remove that tongue of yours!

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So what are you waiting for?

After all that I have done, are you not here to end my life?

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I thank you for reminding me of why I dream of killing you every night…

You will regret not ending my life this day.

Were it not out of…respect for Allanon, I wouldn’t hesitate to cut you down this very moment.

Your hands are stained with the blood of my family…

…I will not forgive, and I will not forget!

Should our paths cross again, I will not stay my blade!

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Ezra! Please, I hope we’re in time…

Chief! Just in time!

Something happened! Ezra seems to be regaining control of herself…

We stopped Aranvis before more damage could be done.

I hope I made the right choice…

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Mmhhnnn…

Go…away…

Just…five more minutes…Mmmm…

Yes! She’s waking up!

Oh, thank goodness!

I was so afraid we might have lost her…

!!!

OUCH!!!

What in the…What sort of monster would dare pinch the prettiest cheeks in the world!!!

I feel soooo awful right now…

It feels as if Uncle Allan’s stupid hippo sat on me the entire night!

Ezra!

Thank goodness you’re alright!

I was so afraid we might have lost you!

No! Do not touch me right now!

OUCH!!!

Stop hugging me!

Please! I know how big they are so stop pushing them into my face!

We were so worried about you, you silly girl!

Always running off on your own to save the world by yourself!

Owwwww!!! Stop hugging me, both of you!

Ahhh…I see it…I see the light…

To be smothered to death instead of a glorious battle…oh the shame…

Tell my parents...that I love them…

Hahaha! It seems to me that I have succeeded…

Your parents would haunt me for the rest of my life if something were to happen to you…

*Chuckles*

*Gasp*!

Wonderful…

Saved the princess, saved the day.

Can we all leave this place now? I could use a drink.

You’re joining me!

Oh! Did I hear…

You look angry…you have every right to be and I’m sorry!

I swear I didn’t mean to lie to you the last time we met, please don’t be mad at me!

You…you can have my pudding!

No!!!

That’s…my pudding!!!

I’m so glad everyone’s alright.

The thought of losing someone close is unbearable.

Were it not for you, this might not have been possible, Hans.

Let’s get out of the city while we can.

The guards probably wouldn’t remain unconscious for much longer.

I don’t think we’ll have the strength to fend an entire garrison’s worth of guards…

Before I leave, Allanon and I some matters to discuss.

Please go ahead, it won’t take long.

Oh?! Will you not be joining us…

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Allanon, I believe we haven’t been introduced?

You wouldn’t believe it Chief!

This here, is the Lord Commander Mikael of the Deva Army himself!

I can’t believe that the old man is a friend to such an esteemed person!

…and there you have it.

I am sure celebrations are in order, but you must excuse me.

I must return back to the wall at once.

I see...that is quite unfortunate indeed.

Ezra would’ve liked to speak with her real uncle.

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Don’t worry about it, Ezra doesn’t know that yet.

I believe it is best if you were to tell her yourself.

Well then, we’ll wait at the entrance of the mine.

Come on guys, it’s time to go!

It was as if the whole incident never happened at all…

…we can hear them from all the way here.

Are you sure you’re not going to say goodbye to them? No?

Alright then. I don’t think they’d let you leave either if they knew…

It’s like they’ve forgotten that you’re not from this world.

But I guess that just goes to show how much they’ve come to trust you.

Leaving already?!

Without telling anyone?

How rude! And here I thought we were friends!

Hans has the means to step across the myriad of planes of existence!

And I’m sure you’ll pay us a visit some other…time…

Oh no…I shouldn’t have said that…

Another world…

That’s right! I almost forgot that Hans comes from another world!

That means…a whole new world to explore!

Okay - I’ve decided I’m coming along with you Hans - bye Uncle I’ll come back soon – promise!

Quick, let’s go Hans! Up up and away!

Hold it right there young lady!

You’re not going anywhere!

Let… go of me!

In the name of “love’n peace” you will let me go!

Quick Hans!

Before she destroys your world…

Excellent timing Nyami!

Quick, hold her down!

In the name of “love and peace”, I find you guilty of stealing Nyami’s pudding!

No! A whole new world to explore!!!

I cannot…miss an opportunity like this!

No…Hans’s world is calling out to me…

Give me back… my pudding!