And they haven't been back since then?

Tsch, what a pain...

And you? What do you plan to do now that your precious Goddess and friends are all gone?

Stop acting like a child.

Lady Tilith's request was for Hans to defeat the last of the Fallen Gods.

Hah! The high and mighty Imperial Guard sure does take things seriously.

But lemme ask you this, why are you even here in the first place?!

This is an order from Summoners' Hall! It has nothing to do with you!

Well...

Ho ho ho. Don't mind her, Lugina. I was the one who asked her to come.

Lord Grahdens!

So one of the elite Summoners of Old asked a member of the Imperial Guard to join our mission?

Something fishy's going on here.

Ho ho ho. I can't blame you for feeling that way.

Tsk, so you're not even gonna try to deny it?

Whatever. But what are we supposed to be doing here anyway?

Well, the truth is that the presence of a great power was confirmed nearby...

...but this only happened after Karl, Seria, and Tilith disappeared.

I think that demon has something to do with their disappearance, so I want you all to slay it for me.

In short, you believe that if we destroy this demon, those three will be able to return?

Fat chance.

Well, it's not like you're obligated to do this, but it's better than doing nothing...

Yeeeooowch... What the heck just happened?!

Evaluating situation. Conclusion: We are no longer in the Sage's Tower.

I knew that much!

What about these people in front of us? Can I crush 'em to pieces?

Who the heck are you?

Are you just some kinda idiot who doesn't know not to mess with the great Summoner Lugina?

Powerful enemy in sight. Preparing attack as protective counter-measure.

W-Wait Yuni! And you too, Velnar!

Phoena, why are you stopping us?

Were you able to find any proof that these people don't mean us any harm?

No, but we should at least try talking to them. That, and I'd like to know where we are...

Lugina, you behave yourself as well.

I'm glad to see we can reason with at least one of you.

I am Paris, member of the Randall Empire's Imperial Guard.

The older gentleman there is Lord Grahdens, an Elder Summoner from the Akras Summoners' Hall.

And the other is Lugina, a Summoner from the same organization.

Ho ho ho. Pleased to meet you.

Hmph...

Randall Empire...? Summoners' Hall...? I've never heard of those places.

Yuni, Velnar, have you?

I recall no such places.

No clue.

Hah, I think I can tell where this is all going...

So, where are you people from? I don't really care, but I have to ask.

Who the heck are you? Do you want me to destroy you?

Velnar, please!

Lugina, you too! Can't you at least try to be civil?

Miss...Phoena, is it?

Could you be kind enough to tell us about you and your friends?

S-Sure.

We are from the continent of Yggdra.

I'm Phoena, a member of the Volunteer Army.

My two friends here belong to the Sorcerer's Army.

The continent of Yggdra... I can't say I've heard of it.

Lord Grahdens, do you know anything about it?

No, I'm afraid I don't.

Phoena, how did you and your friends get here?

We don't really know...

The Chain Chronicle was acting strange, so we went to the Sage's Tower to look into it.

But then suddenly, the space around us began warping...

I see...

Phoena, I believe you and your friends may have come from another world.

Another...world?

Yes.

I'm sure your friends have already noticed.

...huh?　I dunno what you're talking about!

But the type of powers I'm sensing in this region are definitely different than usual.

I can confirm that this world is on a different wavelength than Yggdra.

I believe what this old man is saying may be true.

But if that's true, how will we get back home...?

I'm sure everyone must be very worried...

Hmm. It would seem your predicament may be tied to ours.

You see, some of our friends went to a different world and haven't come back.

And since you all arrived here at about the same time that happened, I believe these two things may be connected.

So what do you think, Phoena? Would you be willing to help us?

Hey! What do you think you're doing?!

What? It should be fairly self-explanatory.

We must slay the demon that started all of this...

...and they may be able to help us accomplish the task.

Because from what I can see, they all look like quite the capable lot.

Well, well! Looks like your eyes still work just fine, old man!

But you're saying we need to find that demon and beat it to a pulp, right?

I have no clue of what's going on, and it's driving me crazy!

Fwa hah! It's perfect! I'm gonna tear that demon to pieces!!

A hasty decision. We don't know if we can trust these people yet.

I think we can! Though it's just a gut feeling...

A-And it doesn't look like there's any other way to get back home, either. So why don't we just lend them a hand?

If that's your command...

No thanks!

You think I can work on our mission with these weirdos hanging around?!

Oh, we don't need a chump like you to help us.

Just show us the way to the demon and we'll crush it while you watch!

Lord Grahdens, I disagree as well.

After assessing the situation, I think it may actually be more dangerous to move around in such big numbers...

In that case... Why don't we split everyone up into three teams?

Pardon?

Lugina, you will team up with that Yuni gal and head towards the demon.

Yuni's quiet nature should keep her from complaining much.

Are you kidding me?! Why do I get stuck with her?!

Lugina, you know perfectly well what I mean to do, do you not?

......

Tsch... Fine.

I don't care who I'm paired up with. My only concern is to complete the mission at hand.

Hmm. Well, our next team is Paris and Velnar.

E-Excuse me?!

......

I can take that demon on my own, but if you wanna add someone else into the mix...

...then I'll make an exception just this once!

*Sigh* Great. I can't wait.

Can we get going now?

Fwa hah! You're funny!

And last, but not least...

Hans, you will go with Phoena. Please take good care of her.

Though I'm sure you'll be just fine.

Hans, I look forward to working with you.

Hey Phoena, you be careful.

If you get too close to Hans over here, the Goddess'll have a fit.

I'm sorry? I don't understand.

Phoena, don't pay him any mind. Hans is a very trustworthy Summoner.

You can just ignore all the nonsense that barbarian spews.

Understood. I will classify everything Lugina says as nonsense.

Fwa hah! Serves you right!

I also classify a good portion of what Velnar says as nonsense.

Hey, Yuni! You want me to destroy you too?

Don't put me in the same category as that loudmouth!

Like you can talk!

Ho ho ho. It seems everyone's getting along just fine.

Our reports indicate that the demon has been spotted in the north, close to the Great Tree.

I will go gather more information on this demon, so now I leave the rest in your hands.

Hah! Here we are again with another stupid chore.

Hey, Yuni! Get ready, we're leaving!

The faster I finish this mission, the faster I can get back at stupid Karl.

...I can't say that I agree with that, but understood.

Hey, Paris! We should get going too!

No matter what we're up against, I'm gonna find it first and pulverize it!

Yes, yes. Let's go.

Hans, we're counting on you.

He he. You are all so amusing.

Well then Hans, let's be on our way.

I'm looking forward to what you'll teach me about your world.