What in the world is wrong with everyone?!

Doesn't anyone care about rescuing Tilith anymore?

This is a real problem.

If we've lost Hans, as well, then...

...! Hans!

You're late! We've been waiting for you!

I thought we'd lost you, too...

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm afraid Lugina's gone.

He was talking to a high ranking Elgaia diplomat, I think his name was Bertz.

I wonder if he really is a Federation spy...

A spy?

I don't think Lugina has the acting skills to pull that off.

True. I don't think he'd make a good liar anyway, given how openly emotional he gets...

But, if you consider it might have all been an act since the beginning... It's rather frightening.

Well, even if he's a spy or something else entirely, it doesn't matter right now.

Honestly, I think what's gonna hurt more is being without him in a fight.

I mean, his advice was always spot-on.

I hate to admit it, but you're right...

I can't deny the fact that we've made it this far...

...thanks to his efforts since our arrival in Ishgria.

Yeah, not that I would ever say that to his face, mind you.

He he he, I know how you feel.

So, Hans, what's your next move?

Didn't Tilith tell you anything?

Huh? You met the demon that rules this land?

Why didn't you mention it earlier?!

You're always so passive!

Well, that's just how you are, I guess there's no changing you now.

You're kind of stubborn when you want to be, too. You're so weird, you know that?

He he, it's true.

But, I rather like that about Hans.

I-I'm not saying I hate it, either!

A-Anyway...tell us about the demon already!

Yes. Tell us while we walk.

If we spend too long in a place this hot...

...I feel like Lord Grahdens might show up and start making odd remarks again.

Ugh, I wouldn't want that, either...

Come on, Hans! Let's get moving!