This is the end!

*Huff* *huff*

Phew...

We defeated him...

Yes, it was really close though...

One wrong move and we'd have been obliterated. It was truly a fearsome opponent.

But, with this, the threat to Grand Gaia has been removed.

At least for now...

I wonder whether Quaid and the others have made it to Lord Karna Masta yet...

Don't worry, I'm sure they have. Diana is with them.

......

Yeah...

.......

Once things have calmed down, we'll have to start thinking of what we can do next.

In any case, we have completed the mission we received from Lord Karna Masta. We should be hearing from the messenger soon.

Good point. I would love to be able to rest a little...

So that's all the demon had in him. To be defeated by mere humans...

Y-You're...the messenger from the gods!

!!

So this is the messenger from the gods...

My plan was going perfectly, up until the part I had you split up...

...but I did not expect you to carry on with the demon suppression.

Wh-What do you mean?

The one bestowed with the Divine Armor.

If you had returned to Grand Gaia, it wouldn't have become necessary for me to get involved...

...but the wielder of the Divine Wind Edge's behavior is...unpredictable to say the least.

Before this becomes a problem, I will wipe you out.

H-Huh?

Everything will go according to my lord's divine will.

Ugh...

Argh...!

Gragh...

Hmph...

What...are you...?

...... Very well. I will show you some mercy...

...and put you mere humans in your place in my true form.

My name is Melord.

That I am a messenger from the gods was not a lie...

...nor was the information I gave you about dissenters intended to cause harm to Karna Masta.

But, none of that concerns you any longer. You may sacrifice your lives to my lord in peace!

Grh...!!

Ahh...!

Argh!!

You survived my attack...? You are tough, I'll give you that.

Wh-What's happening?

Grh...

I see...

This means there are gods who wish to harm Lord Karna Masta...

...and we, the Guardians or Meirith, are standing in their way?

Yeah, it's probably something like that.

I can't believe it...

However, if someone really does wish to harm the Holy Emperor...

...then it's a good thing Quaid and the others, are on their way there now.

......

...... Yeah.

I'm also...glad I got to talk to her one last time.

Sis! Fadahl! Are you even listening to yourselves?! Don't give up yet!

...... Don't be a fool.

Those two understand.

The only path left open to you now is death.

But, know this and rest easy.

Your comrades will soon be joining you.

So long! Foolish humans who believed in a false god!

Huh...?!

Grh... Who dares?!

Fadahl, Claire, Colt. Seems like we made it in time.

Q-Quaid...?

Why...are you...here...?

Didn't you go to aid Lord Karna Masta?!

On the way it occurred to me...

...my Meirith comrades are more important to me than an order from any god.

Hmph...

Well, you really saved us.

Are Diana and Ivris still with you?

Of course.

Grh...

Quaid, we can talk later! We've got more urgent business to take care of first!

Ivris, heal Fadahl and the others!

Right away!

You three have done well! You can relax now, we're here!

Hey, Colt... Are you happy to see me again?

Yeah, especially because of your healing magic. I'm good to go now! Let's get back to the fight!

Aww, you were supposed to say you're always happy to see me!

As if I'd say that!

He he, and, I'm sorry Claire. I broke our promise.

Never mind that.

If I was in your position, I doubt I would have been able to stop him either.

More importantly, thanks... You really saved us.

He he.

Hmph, no matter how many of you show up the result will be the same.

You are still little more than an annoyance. I barely consider you an enemy worth my time.

Grr, as expected of a messenger from the gods... He's as strong as you'd imagine.

But, as humans, I will crush you in recompense for the gate, and for interfering with my plans to play on human emotions.

Plans to play on human emotions?

Don't let him get to you. His plans don't matter right now.

What's important is defeating the enemy standing before us.

Yeah, you're right.

Fadahl, you have no problems with that, right?

I feel guilty for disobeying a messenger, but under the circumstances we have no other choice.

You pathetic fools!

Grh...

Ugh... This power...

You fools, now that you've thrown away your reverence for the great gods...you are truly worth nothing!

Such insolent humans must be destroyed.

......

Messenger... No, I mean, Melord...

Even though we are divine guardians, we think, and we live...

No matter who our opponent is, I will protect Meirith and my comrades with my life.

Me too. There's still so much I want to talk about with everyone!

That's why I can't die here!

Same here. I could never accept dying here, not like this!

I will live on with my sister! That is all I have to say.

I, too, would like to live.

I've only just come to understand the definition of freedom, after all!

This life is already dedicated to the gods.

If Lord Karna Masta wills it, I am prepared to lay down and give my life for him!

But, there are a lot of people here who would try to stop me.

My deepest apologies, but we cannot do as you wish.

Impudent fools!

Feel my wrath, and all of the power obtained from serving the god who preserves order!

Then feel regret!

Regret all of your ignorant and sinful actions!

Here he comes!

Comrades, let's take him out, and return to Grand Gaia victorious!