We did it, Hans!

I still can't believe we actually had to take on two gods at the same time.

But for my Hans it must've been a breeze, right?

*Huff* *huff* *huff* Looks like we somehow made it out alive from this one too.

That's Hans for ya.

Karl, you okay?

I mean, you said you barely made it out alive.

Yeah, it looks like it wasn't just one god we had to fight.

Seria, Lugina, and I all had to fight some of our own too, but

we felt a way stronger presence coming from over here, so we ran over as fast as we could.

Looks like we had nothing to worry about though.

What?! Seriously?!

Is everybody else okay?

Yeah, we're all okay somehow.

They should be here soon...

See? Nothing to worry about.

Yep! Those two are totally fine.

*Huff* *huff* *huff* Ugh... *Huff* *huff* *huff*

I-I-m...definitely... faster...than you...are...

Haha! Why don't you catch your breath. I can't understand a word you're saying.

Sh-Shut up! If I won, then I won!

Nobody said it was a race.

Oh, is Lugi making up excuses for losing at the last moment?

Hey, what'd you say to me?

Hey, you two! Enough already!

Hans successfully defeated those gods from another world.

Everyone, you all worked so hard.

However, my Hans put so much into this fight!

It wasn't easy for us to simultaneously defeat two gods at the same time, you know!

Hah, I don't wanna hear about what you guys did or didn't do.

So, did the path to Vriksha open up already?

Umm... Looks like nothing has changed on that end so far...

Don't tell me we did all of this for nothing.

Also, where did Paris run off to?

Paris said that she had something to take care of by herself, and then just left.

Rats! That woman ran away yet again!

Don't talk like that. Maybe she had some errands she had to run.

How do you figure that?

She always disappears when things get tough!

So that is the extent of your power.

That voice...

Zurg!

It looks like you somehow defeated all of the gods from the other world.

Judging by the way you're speaking, I'd say you knew there'd be so many gods coming after us.

Not only did you test Hans, but us too. What do you want from us?

I wanted to see what you were truly capable of.

One could say, you might have what it takes to serve my master, Afla Dilith.

What is that supposed to mean...?

I will give you Summoners a choice.

You can swear loyalty to my master and pledge your lives to help us rebuild this world into a pure one.

Or you can refuse my offer and relinquish your lives.

In short, you want us to betray everyone and join Afla Dilith's side, right?

There's no way we would ever join a god who wants to destroy other humans!

How can a god be so stupid?

Foolish human.

I have no need for your ignorance. Though your power is true.

That's why I'm willing to reveal the truth to you.

I also would like to hear this truth that the disciple of a Fallen God has to say.

Eri and Paris!

...

What truth could the Fallen Gods that have been disturbing the peace of Grand Gaia possibly know?

At any rate, this truth would be one that you reconstructed with your own lies to fit your own purposes, wouldn't it?

Summoners from Akras Hall.

Pay no attention to his nonsense!

You have Lord Lucius behind you, savior of the human race.

And besides that, you have the Goddess Tilith by your side too, do you not?

Or perhaps do you plan to betray Lady Tilith, whom you have fought alongside with this whole time?

I believe there is not one among you who would do something so foolish.

...

Of course.

We obviously have no plans on turning our backs on Tilith.

And we don't need you to be telling us that either!

Seria!

Wha- Tilith! Get off me!

My answer is the same as Seria's.

You feel the same way too, don't you, Hans?

And Lugina, what about you?

I don't know.

Do I have to say what I'm thinking in front of all of you?

But more importantly, Mr. Bigwig over there.

I don't like you making my decisions for me, all right?

Well, it's not like I care about what else this disciple has to say anyway.

Yeah, I'm with you. Mr. Zurg, sir.

Now that you have our answer, what do you plan to do about it?

Are you gonna take our lives, just like you mentioned before?

Of course. But I don't plan to make it easy on you.

I am a disciple who will live for a long time.

Unlike you, I'm not in a hurry.

After I have revealed the truth to you, I will ask you once more.

Even if we were to take forever to decide?

Foolish human.

I already know when you will be ready to make your decision.

It is not yet time to reveal the truth to you.

I should look forward to our next encounter.

Hmph, it'd be nice if we really got that chance.

Summoners.

For having defeated the gods from another world, you have my gratitude.

Thanks to you, the power that was blocking our passage to Vriksha has disappeared.

I'm sure Lord Lucius will open the path there for us now.

H-How do you know that, Eri?

My apologies.

This is only an assumption.

I have no means of knowing what Lord Lucius's movements are.

I see. You had me there.

But hey, everyone!

I can feel it now too.

I can feel that we'll be in Vriksha soon!

But until that happens, I'm gonna take a well deserved rest.

Because unlike some uppity people around here, I'm too tired from fighting those gods from earlier.

Grr...

Heh, cat got your tongue?

Summoner Lugina, my assistant is a bit busy as well.

I would like you to please understand that we cannot move as freely as you do.

What a pathetic excuse.

But whatever.

Hey! Hans!

I'm gonna go back to Elgaia just for a bit.

I'm gonna let the Summoners' Hall know of all the good deeds I performed this time.

And while I'm at it, I'll fill them in on yours, too.

Are you trying to pass off his exploits as your own?

Seriously, you're quite pathetic.

What was that?!

Hans.

I'll go back to Elgaia too to prepare for our next battle.

And Tilith!

Who, me?

Yes, you!

It looks like you have a lot on your mind...

...but you're not that bright, so don't push yourself too hard!

We've got your back, so try and stay your usual bubbly self!

Just look at her, trying to tell a goddess that she's "not that bright"...

He he he...

Thanks, Seria.

I knew you were a nice girl.

A-Am not!

It's just making me crazy that you're acting so weird!

Hahaha. That's just like you, Seria.

Hans.

I, too, will return to Elgaia for a short while.

There's something I need to check up on.

Anyway, next time we meet, let's wipe that Afla Dilith out!

Hans!

I'm sorry that I wasn't much help this time.

Next time I'll be back to my energetic and pretty old self, so you can count on me!

And I, I believe in you wholeheartedly, Hans.

Looks like Hans and all of his Summoner companions have gone back.

Hmph, they're quite the interesting bunch.

Certainly.

Loosen up.

I'm thankful to you for all you do.

Despite the rough start this alliance had with everyone fighting so much in the beginning...

...you've managed to pull them together into quite the cohesive group.

I-I'm not worthy of such kind words, thank you sir!

I'm counting on you to see things continue this way.

Y-Yes sir!

She's gone.

Dark Figure. How about you come out now?

The last stage of our plan is finally near.

It's about time I start making you play your part.

I know.

Preparations are already done.

Now we just have to wait for the right time to make our move.

And it is at that time that people will welcome a new world!

The world awaits the arrival of its new hero!

Hahaha...

Mwahahaha...