Huh? Me? Wait, are you okay?!

I'm Tilith. I'm your partner!

Oh, looks like you're regaining consciousness!

Thank goodness.

You passed out after defeating Afla Dilith, and wouldn't wake up!

We're in Aldahlia's Pilgrimage Path.

I had to jump into the castle to save you before it crumbled on top of you!

So you should thank me for that!

But Hans...

We, we defeated the Four Fallen Gods!

Thank you so much, Hans!

That's my Summoner for ya!

Goddess. Is it okay if we come out now too?

Oh, sure!

Hans! Everyone made it safe and sound!

Look!

Hans. You really did it.

I knew it. I knew you could do it.

Us?

Well, we had a bit of a mishap, but everything else was a piece of cake.

And what exactly was a piece of cake?!

Hans!

You may be laughing at his little jokes, but it was a really close one, you know?!

Lugina almost got crushed because the castle walls were closing in on him.

Don't make me laugh!

I only did that to help you guys out!

A man making excuses for himself is such a painful thing to watch.

But more importantly, have you all thanked Hans properly?

Hans.

Thanks to you and the Goddess, the Four Fallen Gods have been defeated.

I will carry your great act of valor in my heart, always.

Psh, why do I have to give thanks for anything?

You! Hans!

Don't think I'm gonna be all buddy-buddy with you just because you defeated all the Fallen Gods!

Don't you forget, the reason why you were able to win

was because you had my help in the first place!

Haha, Lugina, you never change.

Hey Seria, say something.

I-I don't really have anything to say...

But, I guess I should congratulate you on this last battle.

Since you brought Tilith back safely and all...

But! Everything after that was a total mess!

Just were you thinking, passing out in a place like this?!

No matter how many times we called your name, you would just not wake up...

I was so worried about you...

What?! What's that face for?!

Even I worry about others people sometimes!

What an annoying broad, seriously...

Lugina, got something to say?!

Ho ho ho. Everyone looks like they're doing well.

Hans. You have done well yet again.

The first time we talked you were but a wee chick.

Now you're a full-fledged Summoner.

I am so happy that you became Karl's friend.

Elder Grahdens...

I should give you my thanks as well.

Hans.

I am grateful for what you have accomplished.

Now with the help of Lord Lucius's power,

Randall and this world are well on their way towards peace.

I am relieved that I could keep the promise I made to Lord Lucius.

This will help me in my future endeavors as well.

Wh-What's that?!

......

You... What are you?!

Lord Eriole. My apologies for making you wait.

All preparations have been completed.

Tesla, you have done well.

Thank you.

Eriole, what is it you're planning to do?

Haha. Hans has already heard it all from Paris, correct?

I will now make way for a revolution in Elgaia!

It is for that sole purpose that I needed Grand Gaia to regain stability!

Paris! What's the meaning of all this?!

Who's that person?

Lady Tilith, I apologize for having kept this from you.

Serving the Imperial Guard under Lord Eriole's command,

my role has been to gather more supporters around these parts to serve in the rebellion against the Randall Empire.

And this young lady is Tesla, Lord Eriole's assistant.

Tsch, so the imperial dogs are finally showing their true colors.

Haha, please don't be so apprehensive.

We were still comrades in battle just moments ago.

Hah, save it.

Summoners of the Akras Hall, Lady Tilith.

In order to protect our own interests from those buffoons running the empire

we shall rise up and destroy them!

You comprehend the situation, do you not?

The current Randall Empire holds no value.

Don't you think it would be best to get rid of such a useless country once and for all?

However, the fact that only people with special powers, such as Summoners like yourselves,

have the right to rule Elgaia will not be tolerated any longer.

What's that supposed to mean?

I'm referring to the Akras Summoners' Hall. The organization you all belong to.

We have no plans of taking over Elgaia.

Even if that is really what you think, what can be said about your superiors?

......

Summoners.

We, the Imperial Guard, will head towards Atharva.

And after we rally together, we will begin marching towards the Randall Empire.

If perhaps doubts about the Summoners' Hall awake within you, and you come to approve of my ideals,

we will gladly let you join our cause.

Hah!

And just how do you plan to march into Elgaia all the way from the verge of the gate?!

Lord Lucius is lending us his powers.

He understands that now that the Four Fallen Gods have been defeated,

we should be the ones to stir Elgaia into the right direction.

I-I haven't heard anything about that!

Lady Tilith.

This is a secret that only a selected few were entrusted to keep.

I'm sure Lord Lucius did not mention anything in order to keep you focused on your task of facing the Fallen Gods.

But...

Well, it is time for us to make our way to Atharva.

I pray that the next time we meet, we do not do so as enemies.

Wait!

Paris!

Paris, did you also know about that promise made with Lord Lucius?!

Lady Tilith... I am so sorry...

Paris!!

They left.

Goddess, are you okay?

......

Karl, let's just give her some space for now...

Yeah, guess you're right...

So, Elder Grahdens.

What do you think the Summoners' Hall will do about this?

Also,

mind telling us what that guy meant by the elders taking control over Elgaia?

Well, where should I begin...

First of all, let's get something cleared up.

The Summoners of Old have no interest in ruling Elgaia.

Yeah, I know that already.

If the elders were that selfish, it would throw Elgaia into complete chaos.

But, you guys are planning something, aren't you?

Well, yes.

But not knowing whether it would be appropriate to address it in front of Tilith, I left it alone.

However, it looks like it would be for the best if we discussed it.

......

We, the Summoners of Old, want to become a separate entity, independent of the gods.

......

Tsk...

Humans were once driven out of Grand Gaia because the gods sought to destroy them.

And now that Lord Lucius's power has allowed us to return to this land,

he can close the gate at any time he wishes, and do with us as he pleases.

We want to change this situation.

This doesn't mean we want to oppose the gods.

However, we want to walk the path we have made for ourselves.

Does that make sense, Tilith?

Thanks, Elder Grah.

Elder Grah and the others are just thinking about what's best for the humans.

I have to do my best!

I'm not gonna freak out

just because Lord Lucius kept something that small from me!

So, I'm just gonna go talk to Lord Lucius myself!

Hans!

Try to hold Paris off until I get back!

There's no way that just after defeating the Fallen Gods

humans are gonna start fighting each other, right?!

Well, guys! Hans!

Try to buy me a little bit of time!

She's gone.

I swear, for a goddess,

she spends way too much time depressing herself and then jumping around seconds later.

So, what should we do?

It's obvious, isn't it?

She asked us to stop Paris.

She did.

And it's not like we can just turn down a goddess's request, right?

Tsch, I'm good, thanks!

But then again, that goddess owes me for helping her out.

Also, I guess there's nothing better to do now that the Four Fallen Gods are gone.

Maybe I'll stick around for a bit longer.

You can't be honest to save your life...

Shut your trap!

You shut up!

She says "Lugi, you're such a big help!"

and you come running like a puppy dog!

Hahaha.

Hans. I guess I don't even have to ask what your plans are.

It might be tough diving into this right after defeating the Fallen,

but it's for the Goddess. We can hang on for a bit longer!

Ho ho ho.

It looks like everyone has made up their mind.

Hans.

Whether war breaks out in Elgaia or not depends on you now.

Please lend us your power anewto save even more lives.

Let's bring a smile to Tilith's face once again.