If it isn't Hans.

What's with the grave look on your face?

What'd you say!? What happened to Tilith!?

Hmph. The situation seems more pressing than I could've imagined.

I'm sorry, but I've something to take care of around here, so I can't help you.

I've already asked Karl and Seria to assist you.

You should work together to defeat Cardes.

......Hans.

I've something to tell you before you face off against the Fallen God.

One of the Four Heroes of Palmyna worked here in Arlind Seminary.

His name was Lorand, and he was a teacher.

Though he had already retired from the life of soldier...

...Edea, the Princess of Palmyna, persuaded him to fight against the invading gods.

It ended just as I told you before.

The Four Heroes sacrificed their lives in order to seal Cardes away.

However, there are many other stories of people who fought similar to the Four Heroes.

Long ago, many humans fought against the gods here.

Most of them ended up losing their lives.

According to legend, Lucius allowed some of the survivors to escape to Elgaia.

Everyone left behind in Grand Gaia perished.

Hans. Why is it you think the gods destroyed the humans?

There are countless theories, but an answer has yet to be found.

Though after a long time had passed, Lucius once again opened the path to Grand Gaia.

He must require the strength of humans as well in defeating the Four Fallen Gods.

That being said, why exactly are the Four Fallen Gods raging about?

And why hasn't Holy Emperor Karna Masta, lord of the gods, reacted to this situation?

There are too many things us humans will simply never understand.

Though surely Tilith, as a disciple of Lucius, should understand, don't you think?

Are you sure she doesn't know? Maybe she's just trying to keep certain information from you.

Or perhaps, she's simply not thinking at all.

Ho ho ho.

Tilith is such a good, pretty girl, I would hope that is all it is.

Anyway, Hans.

Sorry for rambling on like that, but I'm sure you understand what I'm trying to get across.

Don't let yourself get swept up in everything that's happening, act of your own thoughts and will.

Your part in this has already become more than a single Summoner should be able to bear.

You should be on your way now.

Beyond the Noera Battleground just ahead is the entrance to the Spirit World.

And don't forget, Tilith and the gods aren't the only ones counting on you.