Grh...

Hans, you are indeed strong...

But I feel like you've helped me to overcome something.

When it comes right down to it, I am weak.

It's why I lost my treasured comrades, and why I made so many mistakes.

Even so, I must continue living.

I must struggle and suffer bearing the burden of my sins, and the thoughts of my fallen comrades.

Despite that all that, for Ilia's sake, I must live on.

Joy, sadness, and regret...my days will be filled with all of these.

This kind of suffering is experienced by everyone.

I am not the only one who is unhappy.

That's why I'll...

Ark, you finally, truly came back to me.

Ilia...

I always knew you were suffering, Ark.

But I knew that if I tried to make you talk about it, it would only make you suffer more.

So I...

I'm sorry, Ilia. It's...it's all right now.

From now on, I'll just focus on cherishing you.

Enough to make up for all the time I kept you waiting.

Ark, thank you...

I am just a tiny bit irritated, though.

I wanted to be the one to save your soul!

Haha, sorry about that.

......

Hans, please take these crystals.

After we left you and Tilith, they appeared in Ilia's and my hands.

They seem to hold great power, but we have no need of them.

Please, use them as you see fit.

I can't thank you enough, Hans.

It's because of you that Ilia and I can live together as we do now.

You pushed me forward when I had almost given up on everything.

Hans, thank you.

Let me thank you, as well.

For how stubborn he is, Ark gets depressed easily. And he acts tough despite being so pathetic, and also...

Ilia, please, no more...

Hehe, but the truth is, he's incredibly gentle and reliable.

And that's the Ark who came to my rescue.

The fact that we're able to spend time together now, and live this happily...

...is all thanks to you.

Hans, thank you so very, very much for everything.

Call me any time you have a problem, Hans.

So long as I live, I will rush to your aid no matter what.

I...no, Ilia and I will never forget the debt we owe you.

Thank you, Summoner. It's not hard to see why the Goddess adores you so.

Ilia and I will both look forward to the day we meet again.