You've made it, I see.

*Sigh* You really are an annoying fella.

Although I expected this day would come, it's still hard to admit you caught up to me.

Oh well.

As promised, I shall tell you the reason why I'm finicky when it comes to the Arena.

What!? What's with that face!?

If you're not interested I'll just not tell the story, I'm totally fine with that.

Ahh, can't let myself get sidetracked.

Umm... well, I do want you to listen to this story of mine.

Come on! Quit being annoying! Just shut up and listen!

Do you remember the story about the rookie in the squad I led out to battle?

Well, I made a pact with him.

"I'll become the strongest Summoner in the Arena and wait for you at the peak...

...so hurry up and catch up with me!" was what I told him.

I'm well aware that he's no longer here.

But, in order to keep my promise, I have to be the strongest, even if only for a while.

That is why I've been a real pain about Arena battles.

That's all there is to it......

I'm sorry I dragged you into this.

But I can't move on if I don't fulfill this pact.

I think it's stupid, too.

However, I just need to do this.

Ah, b-but don't be mistaken!

I'm not telling you this hoping you'll go easy on me in the Arena!

I'll make it to the top with my own powers, I'll show you!

And you'd better not be planning on taking it easy on me.

I'll make sure this is the most humiliating experience of your life! Got me!?

Ahh, finally got that off my chest.

I'll keep fighting in the Arena, harder than ever before.

I believe we'll face each other in the Arena someday, and I'm looking forward to it!

When that time comes, I hope I don't have to call you "moron" anymore, so be sure to pull up your socks!