I've been waiting for you.

Mora!

Y-You're hurt... What happened?

Pay it no mind. I merely had a fight with a particularly troublesome enemy...

...... I see. I won't ask...

So, why exactly were you waiting for us?

I just thought I should tell you about the demon who rules these lands.

If it's about Karl's father, he's already told us himself.

He he he. Is that so?

Well then, Seria, what do you plan to do?

Your once-ally Karl has chosen to side with his father...

...and fight against you.

It doesn't matter what any of us do.

Whenever he shows up next, we will persuade him.

Of course, if he attacks us, we'll fight back without hesitation.

He he he. You haven't changed a bit.

Straight down your chosen path, no diversions. That's easier said than done, you realize.

Even I used to doubt myself all the time.

But after everything I've gone through, I learned not to over-think things.

I am who I am today, thanks to my companions.

So if Karl is in trouble, we will help him. And we will save Tilith.

That's all there is to it.

......

A-Anyway, Hans has been pretty useful so far.

So I gotta do what I can to help if need be.

Friends who help each other...

He he he. I suppose that would be a "power" unique to you weak humans?

Fair enough, but what if on your journey, one of your companions became a burden?

For example, if there was a troubled human girl, who perhaps wasn't taking things as seriously as you...

Grh...

I won't deny that Paris being troubled at the moment isn't making her a bit of a pain.

Seria?!

But what's wrong with that? It happens to everyone.

Paris is only troubled "now."

I'm sure that once she overcomes it, she'll show you a force that puts you in your place.

I know her strengths and weaknesses. She's a friend that I've fought alongside, after all.

Seria...

......

Hans! Don't you have anything to say?

You're the one who's been helped by Paris the most, aren't you?!

He he. Seria, Hans, thank you...

He he he. That's right.

Seria, you're so predictable. I can read you like a book.

In that case I will progress down my own path as well.

But before that, one piece of advice...

The Dragon Demon Barion's strength is on a whole other level from the demons you've faced so far.

However, when he sealed Karna Masta away, a large portion of his power was sealed away too.

Currently, I am not sure how much of Barion's power remains within him...

...but do you think Karl will disobey his weakened father?

And, are any of you truly able to draw your weapon on Karl?

I will take great joy in watching the events that unfold on your chosen paths.

We're not here for your entertainment, okay?

When the time comes, I'll only do what I can...

...... Paris, Hans, let's go!

Either way, it looks like we don't just have to talk to Karl, but his father, too!

Seria, thank you so much...

But, in the end, I think...