Welcome back!

I knew it. I knew you would make it back just fine, Hans!

And not only that...

...but taking on two demons of that stature is not something any average person can do!

Hans, you're an amazing Summoner!

Hmph. You're really bad luck, you know that?

You shouldn't have been able to take on those demons.

Other Summoners lent you a hand, didn't they?

It's because people like you exist that I--

That's quite enough.

Belittling the efforts of others with your own doubts? Pathetic.

Lord Owen!

Hah! And what about you, Elder? Seems like you've got a bit too much free time on your hands.

But, whatever.

It looks like this time around my doubts are invalid.

However, the fact that this Summoner stole my victory still remains.

That is also incorrect.

Hans found the targets much quicker than you, and even managed to defeat them.

That is the only actual fact here.

Grr...

Noah.

You're still haunted by that demon that appeared long ago, aren't you?

...!!

I know how talented you are because there was once a time when the Demon Slayers looked up to you for guidance.

However, I don't care for your current state. And you know the reason for that, don't you?

If you're still unable to comprehend it, I'm afraid that--

Shut up!

What do you know about me? Don't talk about me like you understand me!

I will prove my own worth, and you will be forced to witness my greatness!

Hans!

The next time you get in my way, I swear I won't forgive you so easily!

Third time is NOT the charm in this case!

Hmph!

Noah...! There he goes off again...

Lord Owen, Noah is actually in a lot of pain. I mean, the real Noah--

I know.

However, his true strength will only show when he is able to move forward with his life.

If he is the type to crumble under such circumstances, then he has already reached his limits as a warrior.

......

Hans.

I have a new mission for you.

I'm sure you have learned this by now, but both pride and fear can prove fatal on the battlefield.

I want you to really think about what it means to cooperate with others.

...phew.

Lord Owen always shows up outta nowhere and then vanishes without a trace...

Anyway, get your stuff together Hans!

You've received the required permit from Lord Owen, so now you'll be able to take on missions of the next rank!

All of the demons that you'll be facing from now on are ridiculously strong.

Please don't do anything too reckless out there!

After all, I'm really looking forward to your next exploits, Hans!