......

What a terrifying opponent.

It could see through my weakness and manifest itself into it...

Or did it just turn into the most fearsome warrior it could find within my memories...?

No matter.

Thanks to it I was able to move forward with my life, even if just a little.

......

I guess I must thank Noel for this.

Though forcing me into this situation also gives me the right to reprimand him for it.

I'm looking forward to seeing the expression on his face as he lies to me about it too. He he.

But even I have people who still depend on me.

Not on my lineage, but on my abilities...

I would be making a huge mistake if I didn't press forward.

So that when the time comes to meet Lord Eriole once again...

...I can stand before him full of confidence, like I am now...

Well, it looks like Paris was able to beat that demon safely somehow.

Though I got a little worried when I saw that it was trying to lure her by using Eriole as bait.

Hans, you took much longer than I expected...

...so I intervened without thinking about it, but...

...it was a huge mess, so don't let it happen again, okay?

Well, we would've really been in trouble if that demon had managed to capture Paris.

So I guess I should just let it go this time.

However, it looks like Paris has realized her own weakness, and has made up her mind about the future.

And I want her to become even stronger still...

...because I want to strengthen her mock Unit too.