You have my thanks.

After this battle, I feel like I was able to regain my instincts as a Summoner.

Though I'm afraid you still have much to go before you can be considered a real opponent.

*Sigh* ......

Hmm... Mashreed's presence has disappeared...

I wonder if it got away while I was toying around with this poor excuse of a demon...

No matter.

I can defeat a demon like Mashreed any time I so desire.

Well, Hans!

We didn't defeat the demon we were after, but we did get rid of other menaces roaming these lands.

So let's consider the mission as accomplished for now.

My apologies for having pushed you so hard.

Ho ho ho. Why do you look so surprised?

Was it strange to watch me fight on the battlefield?

Well, it is true that when you fought against the Four Fallen Gods...

...I wasn't able to support you directly.

So it's no wonder you're so surprised to see me in action.

However, things will be different now.

From this point forward, I will be fighting in the frontlines as well.

But do not worry.

My work with the Summoners of Old will be well taken care of by Owen.

He may be a rigid and stubborn old man...

...but behind that exterior lies a sense of responsibility twice my very own.

But more importantly, now that I will be fighting in the frontlines...

...I'm going to be very strict with you, Karl, and Seria's training!

The demons of Ishgria won't sit idly by.

So let's prepare ourselves for battle as best we can!!

Get ready!

Hmm? Well, now you look worried!

If I'm causing you to worry, it must mean I was too soft on the battlefield earlier!

Ho ho ho ho.

Very well then.

When it comes to fighting with your comrades, age is of no consequence.

I'm really looking forward to the day...

...when you can turn that worry over me into real strength.

And now, I shall look into other missions available.

My body and soul are still aching for a fight!