Begone, you foul creature!

ARH-OOOOOOO!!!

Goodness... Not so...tough anymore...eh?

This time, stay down and don't ever get back up!

HA HA HA HA!

Now THAT was a fight!

However, if it hadn't run all over the forest like a coward, its death would have been a lot more...

...painless!

Shut it, Korzan!

If YOU had not wasted our time fooling around with it so much, we would've killed it long before that!

What!? Well, would you care to remind me who was it that lost her precious little staff in the first place?

Hey! That was because...

Ah! And do refresh my memory regarding who got herself captured by a group of Imperial Scouts!

You insensitive brute...

Wha--?!

Argh! Whatever!

The beast is dead, and you still have your pretty little head.

But where are those fools?! They should have been back here three days ago!

*Grumbles*

Hans! Keep an eye on her, will you?

This lousy keep shall be our home for quite a while.

I'll need to assess the damages done to this wretched place.

I've had enough of those vermin crawling in!

He he! My wounded puppy look works every time!

Korzan always acts tough, but he's softer than he lets on.

Though what he says is true. It is frustrating being protected all the time.

I must grow stronger, for everyone's sake.

Hans, I can't help but feeling that you're the type of person who is always stuck in some sort of predicament.

You were thrown into a different world and dragged into a problem which was of no concern to you.

And yet, had it had been anyone else, they might've been dead by now.

Hmm? Are you not pleased with my compliment?

You should be honored!

He he. At ease, Summoner!

It was only a joke.

You have my gratitude, Hans.

I am pretty sure the others would love to meet you as well, especially Ezra!

But you must be wanting to return home to Elgaia.

Please, do tell me how I can be of any assistance.

And spare not the details, I wish to hear it all!

Really? To have defeated the almighty god who governs the gate across worlds...

Are you really who you claim to be? Just Hans the Summoner?

Well, nevertheless, that was quite the fascinating tale!

Perhaps too fascinating to believe, even...

But who am I to question your story? You are obviously not from this world of ours.

Anyway, if what you say is true, I might be able to help you find a way back after all.

Actually, I sensed a great disturbance in the flow of mana during the time of your arrival.

It was as if a great power was channeling all the mana within the forest into a single point.

Remember the shrine in the middle of the lake?

That is the site where mana gathers thickest.

While I certainly do not have the same ability your Goddess has, I may be able to guide her towards you.

I have reason to believe that a source similar to the mana of this world is used in your world too.

For your sake, I hope that I am correct.

*Grumbles*

Still here Hans? Could it be that Haile was unable to send you back to...wherever it was you came from?

Well, things may not be as bad as they seem! You could stay here with me, if you wish. I could use a competent sparring partner!

Not to worry. I do have a way of sending Hans back to Elgaia...

...and I'm just about to begin preparations!

So go mend the walls or something! Make yourself useful!

Hans, meet me at the shrine when you're ready to return to your world.

Hmph...

I won't say this twice, so listen carefully.

You have my thanks.

For saving me a great deal of trouble...

But best be on your way now, eh?

And now that you know of our world, why not come back sometime?

I'll be looking forward to a rematch!