Argh! There's so many of them!

You can't give up!

If we're defeated here, they'll go straight for the people!

I know that!

But there's no end to them!

*Gasp...* *pant...*

Urgh...

Lucana, are you all right?!

Y-Yes... I just let my guard down for a second.

Lucana, get back! I'll deal with things here!

I'm okay!

I can still fight...!

Argh...

We should have anticipated there would be a massive God Army force waiting for us...

...it makes sense when you think of it!

And yet, I...

This is not your fault, Aneil...

We had no choice but to advance, even if we knew enemies were waiting for us.

If you still can't forgive yourself...

...you should think of something that only you can do, right now!

Something that only I can do...

Rhein said something like that, too.

I see... Something that only I can do...

......

Reed! I'll draw off the enemies here!

......

Wh-What?!

You can't handle all this by yourself!

I'll...I'll be okay.

This was all expected!

This was expected?! Are you saying you have a plan?

Yes, exactly.

So, everyone, stick with my plan, and get to the other side of that gate up ahead!

Will you really be all right?

You worry too much, Lucana.

Back in our hometown, Reed always protected me from bullies...

...and you always comforted me when I cried.

But that's not who I am anymore. I've grown on this journey.

So leave this...to me!

......

Come on, you heard him. Leave things to him, and let's hurry ahead to keep the people safe!

It's no good. I can't leave you here alone. You'll...

Reed, I have faith in you and the others. Don't you have faith in me?

Th-That's...

Reed! Aneil said he has a plan!

If we don't act, we'll be putting the people in danger! Remember what you're fighting for!

What I'm fighting for...

All right, fine.

Aneil...don't die!

Aneil...

I leave the rest to you... And take care of Reed, too.

I will...

And you be sure to catch up with us!

We'll...we'll be waiting for you!

......

Honestly, I never thought you'd say something like that.

Yeah, I surprised myself.

Hmm...so I see.

Aneil...you better survive this!

......

......

Aneil...

I'm sure I don't have to tell you, but we don't have time to look back now.

Even if...even if, for example, he didn't have a plan after all.

What?!

But...that means... Aneil will...

Hey, Reed? Why didn't you stop Aneil?

......

Reed!

I just couldn't... I couldn't make myself trample on his feelings for us.

What does that mean?

It doesn't make any sense...

I don't understand at all!

Leave her be!

You'll only make things worse.

You're right.

Eru, I have a favor to ask.

Of me? And why are you being so polite?

......

Huh?!

Oh, but...I see. Got it.

Please!

I'll have to steel myself for it, too.