Phew! Looks like we beat that thing somehow!

I think it got stronger by absorbing the power from that other world too.

Asahi, did you feel Shesha's power at all?

I definitely felt the same fear I felt when we fought Shesha.

I'm not sure about its power though... It's like it was present, but not completely...

But you know, you guys are incredibly strong! I'm in shock!

And it's for that very reason that...

You want to force some responsibility out of Hans.

Look Asahi, I do think that leading the people is a very important job.

But it's not everything, is it?

From the beginning, Hans was only trying to look out for close friends and loved ones.

Meeting the Goddess and all that came afterwards, and out of pure coincidence.

Hans is an idiot who doesn't comprehend the real importance of things.

The person you see before you is someone who chooses to do only whatever they can manage.

Hans is just selfish, that's all.

Seria, did you really have to go that far...?

Saving the world is not the only thing that matters...?

Yeah, I guess you're right.

We should also appreciate all forms of life along with everyone's dreams, no matter how small they are!

I think I'm finally starting to get it!

Hans, I'm sorry.

Maybe you're just like my childhood friend.

Yeah, I think you are!

It looks like we finally got through to you.

Hans, this is all your fault for not explaining yourself clearly!

Well, it would seem you have finished your task as well.

Nozomi!

We also managed to defeat our demon without problem.

Just the two of you? You're amazing, Nozomi!

Well, Lord Grahdens was actually the one who did most of the work.

I-Is he really that strong?!

Ho ho ho. Well, I do try to exercise now and again.

But more importantly, Asahi, Nozomi...

I think my prediction was right.

Whoa! A gate is opening!

Asahi, Nozomi, if you cross this gate...

...you will be able to return to your world. Are you ready?

Huh? Is it all supposed to happen this fast?

I'm afraid this gate has opened thanks to some very specific circumstances. We can't be sure of how long it will remain open.

I think it would be for the best if you left as soon as possible.

Understood.

Karl, Seria, Lord Grahdens, and you too Hans...

...thank you so much.

I will never forget...

...our fateful meeting here in Grand Gaia.

Good bye...

We were together for just a little while, but I will never forget any of you!

Hans, you make sure to continue your selfish ways of helping others!

And if you ever do end up becoming a god, you better believe I'll be back to hunt you down!

Well... Bye bye now...

...... There they go.

Yep. Those two were something else.

Holding on to hope in such a hopeless situation...

We could learn a thing or two from them.

For sure...

And with that, our mission has been accomplished. We should also make our way back to Elgaia.

Hey, you two wait up! Aren't you forgetting someone?!

Huh? Wh-What is that thing?!

Huh? You can actually see me?

Well, that doesn't matter right now!

Just don't close that gate yet! I want to go back home as well!

What on earth was that? It wasn't a person...but then...

W-Well, it sounded like that thing knew Asahi and Nozomi...

...so it should be okay, right?

I hope...

A-Anyway, Hans!

Make sure you don't forget your talk with Asahi.

You have the power to defeat the gods...

...but it's totally up to you how you choose to use that power.