Hans...

I'm sorry...

Mare... She tricked us...

Seria! Are you alright?

I'm...fine...

But...Karl is...

Don't force yourself!

Mare...and Karl were...evenly matched...

I thought I'd try to help...

However, it seems that was...exactly what she wanted...

The moment I focused myself on her...

She called out her minions that had been hiding. They all came at me at once...

Then just as I was trying to evade their attacks...Mare attacked me from behind...

Karl...he protected me from her attack...

Then, as I was trying to protect Karl after he fell, this happened...

Seria...

She said to me...

"I'm leaving you as a message to Hans...

...That's the only reason I'm letting you live."

I was so foolish!

Not just getting caught in her trap, but now this. How can I live with such embarrassment.

I'm still happy to hear that.

Happy to hear what!

You're alive, aren't you? I'm just happy you're still here.

Tilith...

And if Karl was captured, that means he's still alive too!

Surely my Hans can save him!

I dislike the way you call Hans yours, and also how blindly trusting you are...

But...you're right...

It seems Karl is being held in a place called the White Tower.

Mare said that she'll be waiting for you there.

This is undoubtedly a trap.

But still, I beg you to try.

Hmph, what's with you just nodding and acting all cool?

You'd go and save him even if I didn't say anything, right?

Nngh...

Seria! Don't force yourself!

Hans! Leave Seria to me!

I'll get her safely back to Elgaia.

So please Hans, go and rescue Karl.

Seria and I, we believe in you, Hans.

I don't necessarily believe in you...

Seria, it's OK.

My Hans is the strongest around!

Who are your calling yours?

Eh, whatever...

Hans...

Please...get Karl for me...