Hans. I've been waiting for you.

I thought you'd pass through here on your way to the White Tower.

The White Tower is on the other side of the Ryvern Mountains, just after you exit the cave.

I doubt it will be easy to pass through even with your skills.

However, fear not.

I will save that youngster Karl.

He's my beloved son, after all.

Ho ho ho. What's with the dubious look on your face?

I have no clue what that disciple Mare said.

But it was me who took that abandoned baby and raised him as my own.

That being said, it is true that I eventually left him to the care of a trustworthy acquaintance.

The life of a Summoner Elder is just too hectic.

You know the rest of the story though, don't you?

I'm thankful to you for always playing with Karl when you were children.

Ho ho ho.

However, no matter how busy I got...

...I'd never simply just leave him with someone else.

I'd sneak out occasionally without anyone else noticing to go and check on him.

I would've gotten into a lot of trouble had anyone known that I, a Summoner Elder, had a child.

However, even as sneaky as I had to be, I was still accepted in return.

Ho ho ho. How nostalgic.

Well then, I guess I should be on my way.

Getting back a lost child is the responsibility of their parents.

And also, I must punish the person dared trick my dear son.

Ho ho ho. Worry not.

I may have gotten older, but I'm still likely many times stronger than any of you.

In addition, even if something should happen to me...

...I've asked the other Elder Summoners to look after you all.

Ho ho ho. Maybe I'm being too cautious?

Fear not, and make your way to Zevalhua.

I'm sure Karl doesn't want to hold you back either.

But even so, you still plan on heading for the White Tower, don't you?

Karl has some really good friends.

Well then, I'll save Karl then wait for you at the White Tower.

Ho ho ho.