Oh, we've been waiting for you, Hans!

We're all set to go.

We can begin mobilizing at any time.

How can you take this so lightly?!

How long do you think you've kept us waiting?!

Hey, hey, don't get so mad.

Hans, you probably just got caught up in some troubling situation again, am I right?

You don't have to answer that.

I can imagine what you've been through...

Hahaha. Hey, Goddess.

I can feel a strong presence coming from deep inside.

If we defeat this guy, maybe the path to Vriksha will open up, don't you think?

Y-Yeah.

Maybe.

What's wrong?

You seem a bit different than your usual confident self.

N-No way!

Hmm...

Paris. You haven't been getting Tilith involved in any of your weird stuff, have you?

Me? Involving the Goddess?

Could you please stop saying such silly things?

Well, if you say so...

Hey, you idiot!

Stop spacing out, and stay on your guard!

We don't know when that disciple Zurg guy is gonna show up again.

I'm sure the bad presence we feel is coming from him anyway.

The mentality of fools is undoubtedly idiotic.

...

Hey!

He's back.

Tsk, what a pain...

Hans.

Here, in the depths of the Alnakeid Castle...

...the otherworldly gods that the noble family of this land summoned still exist.

When you have defeated those gods, you will have proved your worth, and I will tell you the truth.

Hey, wait a minute!

Tsk, just like always. He says some random stuff and then just disappears.

But I guess that's just how gods are.

Oh, c'mon now.

Anyway, we don't have any other choice but to defeat the enemies lurking in the depths of this castle.

It's okay if we split up like always, right?

Obviously.

You don't expect us to find the enemy by working together while you're getting in my way, do you?

That's my line!

C'mon guys.

Well Hans, let's each do the best we can!

Wait just a second!

What about Elder Grah and Paris's boss?

Lord Eriole isn't one to bother himself with such lowly opponents.

He is currently in the capital doing preparations to defeat Afla Dilith.

Heh, so he ran away?

How dare you?!

Paris, calm down.

Just let it go, and try to work with our dynamic here.

Grr...

And, about Elder Grah...

...it looks like he's got some stuff to take care of too, so he also went back to Randall.

"I believe in your power. Especially in Tilith's."

is all he said before he left.

...

Tilith, why're you acting so strange?

I-I'm not!

I was just really moved to hear such nice things from Elder Grah!

Heh...

... Well, it won't do us any good to think about that now, anyway.

Let's go for real this time!

You're right. I'm gonna go this way.

Lugi, don't get lost going by yourself, okay?

You idiot!

You trying to pick a fight with me?!

Wait! Why you!

Just as lively as always.

Hans, can I talk to you for a sec?

I think you already know this, but the Goddess and Paris are both acting a little weird.

You have to support them.

Those two might be holding onto lots of stuff they can't talk to us about...

...but they don't seem like bad people.

I mean, of course Tilith isn't human. She's a poor goddess at best.

Well, I guess I'll be on my way too.

Goddess! Paris!

Take care of Hans for me!

Yeah, no sweat!

You take care too, Karl!

Goddess, my apologies, but I shall take my leave as well.

There's something weighing on my mind.

I see... Hans, it's okay, right?

But, there are lots of scary presences around here, so take care of yourself, Paris.

I shall. Thank you.

Well, if you'll excuse me.

Now Paris is gone, too.

Okay, let's get going as well!

I don't know about these gods from another world business, but I'm sure you'll beat them anyway, Hans!

After all, you've been my partner in this adventure since the very beginning!

Well then, gods from another world, here we come!