We somehow managed to defeat it...

Elise, are you all right?

Yes... I'm fine now.

I just can't believe there was a demon in a place like this...

Don't feel bad.

We only learned about it ourselves a short time ago.

The demon is dead, but...just to be safe, I think you should call it a day and come back with us...

Though I'm sure you don't like the idea of leaving after coming all this way...

...... Yes, I suppose you're right.

So you're Noah!!

Hmm... You're Elise's...friends?

We sure are!

Lin Merylham from Logistics Support, Grand Gaia Survey Office Bureau of Investigation...at your service!

Sera Starride, guide of the Administration Office, also at your service!

I see... I'm...

We already know!! You're Noah!

Uh, yeah, I guess I am...

Elise told us all about you on the way here.

...... You don't say?

I-I didn't say all that much really!

Just stuff about your earlier missions...and your time in the Demon Slayers...

No harm done, then...

I see... So you're Noah.

W-What of it?

...... Don't mind us.

Yeah, what she said! Just pretend we're not even here!

Oh, that's right!!

Actually, I, uh, just remembered some urgent business I need to attend to!!

So I guess I'll just be going on ahead, then.

Hey, Sera!

Huh?

...... Oh yes, how could I forget?

So be it, then. We'll all leave together...

Huh?!

Elise was unconscious mere moments ago!

I wouldn't even think of moving her in her current state!!

Ahh, yeah... You've got a point...

So Noah... Stay here and take care of Elise for a bit...

...and then come back with her later.

Lin, I'm totally fine, so there's no need to--

No, I insist!

You should get some rest, just the two of you, and come back when you're done!

Lin?

Well then, I guess this is goodbye!

You'll protect us on the way home, won't you, Hans?

All right, Sera, Hans, off we go!

Elise, invite us out again next time, okay?!

...... Until then...

Elise... Are you hurt?

No, I'm totally fine, I swear.

But you know, I wouldn't mind relaxing a bit after coming all this way.

Sure, go ahead.

That demon is dead. I doubt any of its underlings would give me any trouble.

......

The curse... It's still a part of you, isn't it...?

Yes...

But as long as I live a normal life, it's really not a problem...

I'm as energetic as ever...

That said though, the curse itself is--

Grrr! If only I'd been more careful back then...

It's not your fault.

I, too... I mean... We all should have been more careful...

......

I'll defeat that demon...and lift your curse once and for all!

Please! Just say the word!!

Noah...

Thank you... I really appreciate it...

...but, the one thing I want more than to have my curse lifted...

...is for you to be out of harm's way...

Though it may be hypocritical of me to say, considering that I'm normally getting you involved in all these missions and all...

Elise...

Hmph...