So this is Bariura.

What a creepy place.

Let's find Tilith fast and ask her what's going on!

Don't confuse our goals here.

Remember, we've come all this way because "Lord" Lucius wants to see us.

I know that!

But even if we do talk to Lord Lucius...

...leaving things with Tilith as they are now just feels wrong.

I understand well what you mean.

If we show up at Lord Lucius's doorstep annoyed and belligerent...

...I'm afraid it would only serve to cause even more confusion.

It has a different ring to it when Miss Former Imperial Guard says it.

Grr...

Hey, hey...

Anyway, I wonder where we should be heading towards next.

Lord Lucius awaits in the Grand Gaia Crater.

You're... Ark!

Beyond the Imperial Capital that lies ahead...

...and past the region of Sacred Mt. Bali, there lies a crater. That should be your next destination.

Lord Lucius will grant you all an audience there.

Wait!

That's where Tilith is, isn't it?!

...He left.

......

Well, at least we have somewhere to shoot for now.

We should try to cross the forest ahead first.

Hans, I told you not to worry about it.

We'll run into the Goddess on our way there, you'll see.

Though I can't say for sure what kind of encounter it's gonna be...