So you made it, Hans.

If you escaped unscathed it means that Karl did his job right.

And that woman?

She's probably falling apart now that she knows Eriole betrayed her, right?

Heh, I'm glad I didn't stick around to watch.

All that the face of a crying woman can bring is just a huge headache.

And who said I've been crying?

Wh-Whoa!

What the hell are you doing here?!

The fact that she's here means that Paris is a much stronger lady than we thought.

K-Karl!!

Paris has decided to meet Eriole in order to ask him about all of this directly.

Hey...

A-Are you out of your mind?!

You know the answer full well without having to talk to him, don't you?!

...

Yes, I do...

But even so, I still want to hear from his own lips.

Tsch... Seems like this one is a full-fledged idiot.

Paris, don't mind him.

A man who runs away from a woman's tears can't possibly understand her suffering.

And who are you inferring is the one running away in this scenario?!

Hans. Lugina.

I'm sorry to be a bother, but please lend me your power.

So I can gather the courage to speak to Lord Eriole once again...

Hah! I want nothing to do with that!

I'm outta here!

Have Karl and Seria help you!

Seriously, there's not even the smallest fragment of kindness in that guy.

Ha ha. That's Lugina's type of kindness, I guess.

He'll go on ahead by himself to ensure there's no danger for us to deal with afterwards.

Are you sure?

I think he just doesn't wanna deal with any of this.

Ha ha ha. You may be right.

Hans.

Seria and I will take Paris to the Crystal Palace.

You should follow Lugina's example and make sure that the coast is clear up ahead.

I also have a bone to pick or two with "Lord Eriole."

Me too. I have quite the list waiting for that guy.

And by list...you mean your fists, don't you...?

Hans.

I may not know what to say, but I feel that I can trust you.

So, please.

Just do me this one favor, I beg you...