So this is Empty Seal Menon...

It's nice. It's got that divine aura that tells you the Holy Emperor is definitely here.

Lugina, you're acting tough but, you're actually scared, aren't you?

Don't make me laugh!

You're the one who's so scared she's shaking!

I am not! It's because it's cold here on the mountaintop!

Could it be you're just cold because of the way you're dressed?

How I dress is none of your business!

Even though we're about to face the Holy Emperor, they just carry on without a care in the world.

Ha ha, but isn't this better than having everyone all tense?

Yes, but...

......

What's wrong, Tilith?

Naturally, Lady Tilith has noticed.

In contrast, you lot are...

Owen, are you ready?

Hmph, what other option do we have?

What's wrong with you geezers?

You still haven't noticed? If not, you really do need more training.

Can't you sense them? Many of them coming toward us from in the distance...

Huh...? Wh-What is this?!

Where could all these demons be coming from?

Probably because you defeated the demons that rule this land.

The rule for demons is that might makes right.

Therefore, presumably, they think that if they defeat you...

...who have defeated mighty demons, then they will become the new rulers of this land.

But why now?!

Tsch, they noticed that the seal on Menon has broken.

Precisely.

Don't they know what will happen with Karna Masta if they get in our way here?

There are probably some demons that intend to stop us from fighting Karna Masta.

Or they're just so stupid that they don't understand.

Either way, if it's only weaklings we'll just have to crush them here.

Lugina, for you that's a very naive judgment.

Why have you left all the battles in Menon to Hans?

Wasn't it to preserve your own strength as much as possible...

...so that you could face Karna Masta without relying on Hans?

So you noticed, did you, gramps?

Naturally.

Why did you think I asked you all about events in Menon before we made it here?

I'm sorry, Hans. I didn't mean any harm by it.

In all of our battles so far, we've always been completely dependent on you in the end.

So we thought we'd handle it ourselves this time, somehow...

Hmph, a foolish plan. In the end, it's just the strong saving the weak.

Power is not something to hold onto. You simply use it when you can.

Ha ha, that might work for you, Owen...

...but all of us still need more training.

I was happy when Seria suggested it.

Hey, Karl! I didn't suggest anything!

Hans! Don't look so shocked!

I was just frustrated.

Frustrated with myself, for always relying on you in the end...

Well, for me it wasn't about any of that. I just wanted to stick you with the annoying work.

After we heard Seria out, who was it that proposed a detailed plan, again...?

Shut up!

If I do something, I do it right! That's my style!

Ho ho ho, if that were the case, then you would need to do it right through to the end.

I have no doubt you've already thought up the best plan for the moment.

......

Tsch, I get it!

Don't make me say it! I demand an appropriate reward!

Of course, Lugina. After all, I do acknowledge your strength.

Hmph, fine.

All of you, listen up!

We'll leave all of the weakling demons that are about to show up here to the Summoners of Old...

...and we'll head straight for Karna Masta!

Whoa, what kind of plan is that?!

Shut up! Keep quiet and hear me out!

All of you can sense Karna Masta's location, right?

He's that powerful of a presence. There's no way you've missed it.

R-Right...

Then all of you, split up and get moving!

Search for the Oracle Maiden's power along the way!

We're dividing our forces?!

Wrong! We're just searching for the Oracle Maiden's power more efficiently, that's all!

The geezers won't hold out long if we're all moving on our own!

Hmph, I never said you should worry about me.

Don't nitpick at every little detail! We don't have the time!

All of us will take off and search for the Oracle Maiden's power, then rendezvous at Karna Masta.

Then we'll challenge Karna Masta with the Oracle Maiden's power on our side!

Hans! Don't you jump the gun on us this time!

Got that?

Oh, and Karl, I'm not letting you say anything about my plan.

Yeah, I get it.

The geezers don't want the likes of me worrying about them, after all.

Ho ho ho, happy to see we all understand each other.

We'll leave the glory to you youngsters.

All of you focus your powers together, and defeat Karna Masta!

You don't have to tell us twice!

Let's go, you guys!

Time to show the oldsters whose era it is!

I will be going as well. I'm counting on you.

Lord Grahdens, Lord Owen. Please, I only ask that you survive, somehow...

I still haven't repaid the debt I owe you both.

No matter what I say, it may not mean anything.

Even so, please let me say this... I have faith that we will meet again.

Elder Grah, Little Owen...

...you're both still young, but don't do anything reckless!

Believe in Hans and just you wait!

We'll definitely be back to save you!

Come on, let's get going, Hans!

Leave the rest to Karl!

Hans, I leave everyone in your hands.

Karl, you should go, too.

Yeah, you're right.

You were able to meet your real father.

You've got to stand on your own now, without relying on a foster parent like me.

It wasn't about that!

True, I was concerned about my origins.

But that wasn't meant to put distance between us, Gramps.

That wasn't it at all...

Karl...

No matter what happens, I care about you as my father.

So please...don't you dare die!

Of course I won't. Do you think it's that easy to kill me?

Yeah, you're right...

You're the one who had better not die.

I don't need to say it, but Karna Masta is a dangerous foe.

Yes, I know.

I'll defeat Karna Masta alongside the others, no matter what! So you have to survive too, gramps!

Promise me!

Yes, I promise.

Now go!

No son of mine is going to lag behind the others!

Gramps...

No...Dad...thank you...

......

Are you done?

......

Hmph, don't let your tears get in the way of the battle.

I'm not crying...

Hmph...

What? Could it be that you're jealous?

That's why I kept telling you to start a family...

Owen, could it be that you still care for that woman from back then?!

Grahdens, you want me to kill you before we face the demons...?

W-Wait! Settle down!

......

...it seems that's all the fun and games for now.

Ho! Just counting all those demons would be enough to tire an old guy out.

Their numbers don't matter. We just keep killing any and all that come near us.

Right.

And we can't even consider dying here.

What do you think Warlon would do, if we left him behind?

...you're right.

With that in mind, I've got to survive no matter what.

Well, I never had any intention of dying to begin with.

Ho ho ho, you never change.

I'm ready!

Now, demons! Come at me!

If you are prepared to be shredded by my blade Ishrion...

...then the fearsome Twilight God Grahdens will face you!

Hmph, now that's an overstated taunt.

I need no introduction!

I will cut down all who stand before me! That is all!

Karl...and everyone...

You have to survive and return to Elgaia.

We'll need all of you for the future of our world.