Another scalding hot place...

I wouldn't have expected any less of Ishgria's terrain, but...

...this heat is making me feel light headed, so I don't like it one bit...

Then you should have worn something lighter, don't you think?

Lord Grahdens!

Ho ho ho.

It seems you have quite a bit of time on your hands, Paris.

M-My apologies. It was not my intention to let my guard down...

You have nothing to apologize for.

I think being a bit more easygoing suits you a lot better.

It seems you've even got your smile back.

Th-Thank you very much.

So Paris, when will you change into a bathing suit?

I will not!

A-And more importantly, what are you doing here, Lord Grahdens?

Hah, so you are going to force me to change the subject.

Very well then.

The truth is that we are in a slight state of emergency at the moment.

A state of emergency? But you were just wasting time talking a few seconds ago...

Ho ho ho.

Well, talking to you is important to me too.

Th-Thank you, sir.

Hmm.

Well, let's get back on topic.

We have lost contact with Seria and Lugina, who went ahead by themselves.

What?! Did something happen to them?!

I do not know.

However, we have confirmed that they did make it as far as Lem.

......

Are you worried about them, Paris?

Of course I am.

Hah. You're a sweet child, Paris.

Don't mock me, please!

In any case, were they both working together?

I never saw them as the type to team up with each other...

Well... The circumstances at hand couldn't be helped...

But I'm afraid I cannot disclose any of that just yet.

Perhaps you should ask them directly instead.

Understood...

Hans, you won't be happy until you find those two, right?

He he. I don't even know why I asked.

Hans.

Finding Seria and Lugina is indeed important, but...

...don't forget that just like in Celgrad, we have another powerful demon lurking around these parts as well.

You best tread with caution.

Because if something has happened to those two...

...chances are that that demon is behind it all.

Though I'm sure I won't have to worry about you much.

Well then, I'm counting on you both.