......

I think they're all right, but I can't help being a bit worried...

Hans, what do you think?

I think with their set of skills they shouldn't have run into many problems.

Even though you'd never be able to tell from his appearance, Lugina's brain actually works sometimes...

And Seria usually makes pretty sensible calls when assessing a situation.

But together, as a team...?

They probably did nothing but argue the whole time...

Those people you speak of are being held prisoner by the demon who rules these lands.

Who's there?!

I am Mora.

A goddess once sealed by Lucius.

A...goddess?

Yes.

Long ago I discovered Lucius's selfish ambitions, and sought to tell the rest of the gods.

However, he learned of my intentions before I could do that, and sealed me away in this land.

Afterwards I had no choice but to hide in order to keep myself safe from danger.

But recently, I felt Lucius's seal break.

The break was followed by a smaller version of the same seal, but I took this as an opportunity...

...to begin making my escape.

......

It seems you doubt my word.

N-No! I didn't mean to come across that way...

I understand why you would be wary of me after showing myself so suddenly.

But please trust me when I say...

...that your friends have been taken by that demon.

... Could you give us more information about their situation?

Why yes, of course.

After all, that is the reason why I decided to come before you.

......

Though Lucius's seal had been broken, it was hard for me to tell what would happen next.

I had to continue moving with caution.

It was then when I felt an enormous collision of powers in Lem.

When I made my way here as fast as I could, I saw them...

A male and female Summoner had been trapped by that demon...

Really?!

...Hans. Those two could be Seria and Lugina.

I wanted to help them at the time, but it would have been impossible for me to face that demon alone.

That demon...

His name is the Guile Demon Housui.

His powers far exceed that of Shusui from Celgrad.

The Guile Demon Housui...

Lady Mora, do you happen to know where those Summoners are being held prisoner?

I believe they're imprisoned in the Lem Shrine Ruins.

That seems to be where Housui is most active.

Lady Mora, thank you so much for all of this information.

Hans, you plan to go save them, don't you?

...if that is what you intend to do, I shall accompany you.

Housui is a dangerous demon.

As a goddess, I cannot leave you to your own fate.

Thank you very much. We would feel safer if you came along with us.

Please, don't expect so much of me.

I mean, I am nothing but a sealed goddess who turned her back on her own master.

Actually, it is I who expect a lot out of you instead.

Hans, you are the Summoner who defeated Lucius, isn't that right?

Even the demons of this land talk about your exploits.

I get the feeling that you can put an end to the unrest of these lands...

...and bring peace anew.

......

Hans, so many people expect so much out of you that the pressure must be getting to you, right?

Anyway, let's go. We need to hurry up and save those two!