Hey, Karl.

Yeah?

Can't you go back to how you used to look?

Dunno, maybe.

If I had better control I probably could, it seems impossible the way I am now.

It also kind of feels like if I did try to exert more power, I might go on a rampage.

I'm in a pretty bad spot right now.

Huh? You sure don't seem upset about it.

What you're saying is, your mind still isn't entirely made up?

Yeah. Naturally, I'm not so sure about the idea of sending Karna Masta back to his original world...

...but I also have my doubts about old Grahden's plan of releasing the seal and defeating him.

On top of that, I can't help but feel that we're just running away from things if we keep things the way they are.

So basically, you're at a loss for what to do.

Yeah.

*Sigh* And Paris, how are you holding up?

Forgive me. I still have yet to gather my thoughts.

I see...at any rate, Paris, there's no need to rush in your case.

But don't forget, we're in Ishgria now.

Yes, I know.

As for you, Hans, you need to use your head more!

You keep acting without thinking, and wind up in the worst kinds of situations.

Ha ha, gotta say I missed this.

All we need now is for the Goddess to return and start arguing with Seria, then things would be perfect.

Shut your mouth and let's get moving already!

All I care about is saving Tilith!

That's true. You really are something, Seria.

You'll even go up against Karna Masta to accomplish that goal.

Karl, are you making fun of me?

I'm being serious. Can't you take a compliment?

For a compliment it sure sounded...backhanded, wouldn't you say?

Good day, how are you fine people today?

It wasn't bad, but you sure turned that around showing up.

Ha ha ha. Why, Seria, are you saying...

...that I have the power to change your mood with my presence?

I am truly honored.

......

Paris, watch and learn, this is optimism at its finest.

O-Okay...

Oh no, I would much rather have Paris be deep in thought, for she is infinitely more beautiful that way.

Th-Thank you.

Alright, what are you doing here, Bertz?

Well if it isn't Karl! It has been a while, hasn't it?

My, my, what on earth has happened to you?

Nice try. No doubt you already know.

Oh, I have my ideas, believe me. I just wanted to hear it from you directly.

Get to the point, already. You talk too much.

Lugina! Where have you been?！

And, why are you with Bertz?

Tsch, I don't have to explain myself to the likes of you.

Come now, you must offer them some sort of explanation!

They are your former comrades, aren't they? Even if you happened to be a spy at that time...

...... Is that true?

What if it was?

Ha ha ha. Lugina, it's good to see you enjoying yourself.

...... Hey, Karl. Your new form looks like a lot of fun.

It perfectly suits someone as rotten on the inside as you are.

Not bad, huh? I don't mind it that much.

......

Tsch, you really piss me off. But I didn't come here for you.

Hans!

You, and that crazy grandpa from the Hall intend to attack Karna Masta, don't you?

I always knew you weren't that smart, but you've finally lost it.

Do you know what you're doing?!

Intentionally reviving a sleeping god of destruction?

This is why I decided to team up with the Elgaia Federation.

Because instead of fighting a deity, seems like it would be a whole lot easier to just do battle with you idiots.

If you want to go any further...you're gonna have to go through me!

Unlike before, now I have nothing to hide... I'll show you what I can really do with a sword.

So now you know. We, The Federation, are against the revival of Karna Masta.

Any who share this opinion with us, are welcome to join us at any time.

Especially you, Seria. We would welcome you with open arms.

As always, they say their bit and then up and disappear.

Whatever. Forget about them and let's keep going.

What are we going to do about Lugina?

Nothing. But if he gets in our way we'll kick his butt.

That's right. You never know what he might be up to.

I only hope he knows what he's doing...

Karl, what about you? You've spoken to Bertz before, haven't you?

Yeah, but all he did was blabber on about nothing useful.

He did lead me to Barion, though, which is how I got in the sticky situation I'm in right now.

So don't worry about me.

More importantly, Hans, better keep your guard up.

Lugina's probably just itching to fight you.

Ugh, guys are all such dummies.

Whatever.

Just this once I'll be rooting for you, so make sure you kick Lugi's butt!

I don't know what he's thinking...

...but we've gotta punish him for making us worry!

Okay, we're outta here!

Seria, even you were a little worried about him...