Hans!

Did you see Karl?

He told me to go on ahead when we were in Khelne, so I did, but...

He looked calm, but I think he was actually really upset.

I've actually never seen him that upset before.

Huh? A disciple of Zevalhua showed up talking about him and Lord Grahdens?

I see.

Lord Grahdens is a very important person to Karl.

You've been friends with him since you were both kids, right? You know the whole story, don't you?

Still, Karl really doesn't like talking about himself, does he...

If he'd just tell us what's going on, then maybe we could help.

Anyway, let's hurry up and get to the Azura Ruins!

I'm sure Karl is fine, but I can't help but worry.

You're quite thoughtful for the worm that you are.

He's already ours.

He won't be returning to you anymore.

So you're Mare!

Foolish humans. Are you afraid of seeing the truth?

If so, then you should come as well.

You should see him now that he has accepted the truth.

That's enough!

Tilith!

Hehe, that's the first time you've ever called me by my name.

Y-You idiot! Now's not the time for that!

You're right. We have to do something about Mare.

What business does a low level god like you have with me?

That's mean!

I am Lord Lucius' wonderful disciple, you know!

One more thing, Seria. Don't let yourself be fooled.

Mare is good at confusing the hearts of others.

There is very little truth in what she says.

Are you able to decide what is true or not?

You, who blindly follows Lucius' every word, lending your powers to humans and so forth.

Are you trying to say that Lord Lucius is wrong?

It doesn't matter. It can't be helped when dealing with such foolish deities.

I'm talking about you, you know.

If you want to know the truth, you must simply believe what I say.

And in doing so, you will be able to see that man once more.

Hold on a second!

Geesh! She's just as unpleasant as I heard she was!

Seria! I'm sure Karl is fine!

So don't do anything rash!

I know. I'm fine now.

But still, I'm worried about Karl.

I know it might be a trap...

...but Karl is most definitely on his way there now.

Hans, I want you to cause as much of a ruckus as you can around here.

I'll need a distraction if I'm to hurry up and get to Karl.

Yeah, you really do seem OK to me!

Even the way you're acting like you're trying to treat Hans cruelly fits you well!

I'm not acting like anything!

*Sigh* Anyway, enough about that.

Tilith, protect Hans for me.

Who knows what that disciple Mare might try.

I can't imagine her leaving alone someone who's already defeated two of the Four Fallen Gods.

Understood. However, please don't do anything reckless.

Don't worry about me.

I'm not so weak that a foolish goddess like you needs to worry about me.

Lacking in modesty as always I see, Seria!

Hehe, anyway, I'm off.

Hans, you be sure to take care of yourself too, OK?