That does it! No more Mr. Nice Guy!

I hope you like that spot where you’re standing, because that’s where I’m gonna bury you once I’m done!

Another one...? These earthquakes definitely aren’t normal.

Those old Summoners’ Hall fools... Blast the lot of them!

Listen, Hans!

This place is too dangerous for us to hang around in.

I’m writing up my findings and heading back to Elgaia right away. You’ll be my witness, right?

Think of all the stuff I’ve taught you! You wouldn’t let an old buddy down, surely?

That’s rather spineless speech coming from self-proclaimed Demon Slayer brass, wouldn’t you say?

...?! Who are you?

Th-That coat of arms...

It can’t be! A member of the Imperial Guard?!

That is correct. Perhaps you’re fit for teaching, after all.

My name is Paris. I belong to one of the “useless” forces you were just describing back there.

You were eavesdropping this whole time? Didn’t anyone ever teach you proper manners?

I could ask you the same thing.

Or would you consider ignoring your country’s orders, not to mention belittling

the Imperial Army that labors on behalf of the prosperity of our kingdom, the behavior of an honorable person?

Pfft... Oh, I’m so very sorry! Please do forgive me!

Just as I expected, you Summoners’ Hall members are all as uncouth as the next...

Tell it to someone who cares, lady!

Besides, you Imperial Guard bozos protect the Imperial Family, right?

What are you doing all the way out here?

I don’t have all day, so hurry up and spill the beans already!

Heh... You’re rather spirited for someone’s sidekick.

Who are you calling a sidekick?!

You think this myself and this moron here are partners? Hah!

Whatever, lady. I’ve got better things to do with

my time than pick fights with the Imperial Guard out here in the sticks.

Ah, the famed Demon Slayer diplomacy. At least we all know where we stand.

Well, to be honest I’ve come all this way to ask a favor of you.

We want to enlist your help in investigating Cordelica.

Hah! Did you just say what I think you did?

I'm not looking for trouble, but I’m also not about to follow your orders!

This place isn’t safe for us to stay, in case you hadn’t noticed.

I see you are aware of the danger this region poses.

Of course, I would expect nothing less from a self-proclaimed Demon Slayer leader.

What are you trying to imply, eh?

Imply? No, I’m merely stating facts.

Someone who’s afraid of a few trifling earthquakes couldn’t

lead a talented squadron as you say you do, surely.

Why you! You watch your tongue!

You’re calling me a coward?!

Don’t make me laugh! I’ll show you the meaning of scared!

Hey! Hans!

It’s time you pulled your own weight around here!

So far you’ve ignored everything I’ve said to you.

You probably think you’re pretty hot stuff, huh?

Well if you’re such a hotshot then why don't you prove it by getting rid of the runt hiding in that fortress over there!

The monsters we come across are gonna get tougher from here on out,

but even you shouldn’t have any trouble with that lot over there.

Hehe... This should be interesting.

...Well?! Don’t just stand there gawking! Get out there and kick some tail!

You heard the man, Hans... Hehe.