So these are Lanara's Light Ruins?

I'm getting a really weird vibe...

That's because of the disaster that this capital suffered long ago.

L-Lord Eriole!

W-What are you doing here?

Goddess, I've been expecting you.

I would like to have a quick word with you, if I may.

With me?

Yes.

About Lord Lucius's plans.

Lord Lucius?

Yes.

This place, the city of Lanara's Light...

...was constructed using techniques from another world that made the city shine even during the night.

However, it appealed to the greed of humans, and made them crave wealth.

Because of this, the royal army of Alnakeid was initially sent to march down here.

However, with the cooperation of all the citizens of the city, the Danrard Fortress was built to defend the capital against this threat.

They thought that this would suffice to keep Lanara at peace...

...but they eventually realized where they stood in terms of power after the war with Alnakeid started.

Thus, sensing an imminent threat, they decided to take matters into their own hands.

Having done so, the town in the Forest of Old was the first to fall.

Today, not even its name remains.

The otherworldly techniques used to build the city of Lanara's Light were turned into weapons, destroying Almeria in one swift blow.

But this city of light too fell in the end.

As far as the godly power from another world that the survival of Alnakeid brought forth...

...the truth is that this country had already been destroyed before the gods ever got to attack it.

This means that though people may be able to build beautiful cities, their hearts may still be corrupted.

...

My apologies. I'm afraid my introduction was far too long.

Why'd Lord Lucius even bother trying to save the humans...

...even knowing how foolish they were?

We continue fighting each other, unable to satiate our desires.

There are even times when I resent being human myself...

Hmm.

Not even I really know what Lord Lucius's intentions are.

However, I think I can tell you this much.

It's true that there are some humans who are bad, but there are plenty of lovely people out there, too!

For example, I love Karl, Seria, Lugina, Elder Grah, and Paris!

Of course, Hans too.

If someone said they wanted to exterminate those kinda nice humans, I would be totally against it, don't you think?

Goddess...

As a human, it makes me very happy to hear those kind words.

However, they are just words.

There is a possibility that these humans that you love so much might hurt other humans as well.

What are your thoughts on that?

I don't really think anything of it.

I mean, it's not just humans, they might even get hurt by demons too, right?

To start, right now the ones putting Hans and the others in danger...

...are us, the gods.

I don't think it should matter if we're the same species or not.

The only important thing is whether you like someone or not!

I mean, even us, the gods, are fighting against one another right now...

Oh, sorry.

That's my opinion, but I can't even begin to imagine...

...what Lord Lucius could be thinking.

Well, your compassionate way of thinking is very moving.

Let us guide Grand Gaia to the world that Lord Lucius and Lady Tilith are hoping for.

We might not be very useful, but we will try our best.

St-Stop it. There's no need to be so formal!

Paris, say something!

No, I'm afraid that I too am very grateful for being able to be here as well.

Paris, you meanie!

Hans!

Let's get going already!

C'mon! C'mon!

Okay then, Paris is coming too, then!

Eri, next time let's talk about something more fun!

Haha, she's quite the funny goddess.

I wonder if she gives Lord Lucius a tough time as well.

She'll do just fine.

Her personality is what attracts the humans towards her.

I see.

I guess you can look at it that way, too.

Well, let's keep moving around as best as we can.

According to Lord Lucius's will, of course...