Once we make it through here, we're finally at the Demon Castle Estria.

We haven't run into any traps worth mentioning so far. Maybe the real deal is inside the castle?

Probably.

She'll choose somewhere we're sure to go to, rather than risk the chance we might take a different route.

In that case, we might as well just hurry right on ahead.

I don't think there'll be any more interference, and I'd hate for something troublesome to pop up and delay us.

I know what you mean. Let's get going.

Lord Karl...

It seems you have defeated Shusui.

Speak of the devil! Here comes something troublesome!

...I was willing to overlook it because you are Lord Karl's friend, but you are quite rude.

Sorry, Liomerg! Seria didn't mean anything by it!

It's just that your timing was bad, or, well, you know...

...it does not concern me. Rather than the problem of her manners...

...the more worrisome problem right now is you, Lord Karl.

Me?

Karl, what did you do?

Um... I'm not sure...

You're not even aware of it, then. Pathetic...

Shusui entrusted his dying wish regarding strength...

...to that Summoner instead of you, the descendant of the great Lord Barion.

Have you no shame?

......

Not only that, but it seems you still cannot use your demonic power properly.

It would be extremely arrogant to think you could face Mora as she is now.

I will defeat Mora.

I ask that you hide away with those humans, and try not to get in my way.

Liomerg, I...

......

He just said his piece and left, huh...

Lugina, you're awfully quiet. Don't you have anything to say?

From what Bertz said, it sounds like you and Liomerg have completely opposite opinions on what we should do.

Tsch, it goes without saying if you ask me...

...but in this case, Liomerg was correct on all fronts.

He wasn't just talking about physical strength, he meant mental strength as well.

......

Basically the only thing holding him back is himself.

For all that he tries to handle things himself without depending on others, he doesn't have the resolve to see it through on his own.

You call that kindness?

That's just weakness!

Seriously, I feel like even I'm growing weaker just being around him.

Hey, Hans! Let's get going already!

I'm sure you've got a good idea why Shusui chose you, don't you?

Lugina just said his piece and left, too...

Karl, don't let them get you down, okay?

If anything, just think about how unusual it is for Lugi to speak his mind so clearly.

......

Yeah. I ought to be grateful.

Ha ha ha. But if I thanked him, I think he'd just get even angrier.

That's true. I don't think you should say anything, either.

Alright, shall we catch up to them, then?

We finally got a chance to all work together again.

I need to be sure I don't hold everyone back.