- In front of the Lanox Village chief's home. Rose took a deep breath and opened the door.
 Rose: Excuse me, but are you the El Priestesses? Ignia: Huh, how are you? I'm sorry, but we're in the middle of an important discussion, so you can't come in. Anduran: Oh! Please wait, Ignia. They're my guests!- Anduran: Hello! You're the one who was lost in the sandstorm, right?
- Rose: Yes! My name is Rose. You must be the one who was behind the voice that saved us. Thank you very much for your assistance.
- Anduran: Hehe, I'm glad I was able to help!
 Artea: You are... Can I ask you where you came from?- The Earth Priestess Artea made a dark expression, but soon softened her expression, Rose realized that there was no reason to hide the truth from the Priestesses.
 Zero: We're adventurers from the Northern Empire. Our purpose...- Rose: Hello. My name is Rose. We're from another dimension outside of Elrios.
- Zero: Whoa, Rose! You can't just reveal all that...!
- Rose: It's fine.
- Rose calmly stepped in front of the Priestesses. Slightly nervous, Rose made eye-contact with the Priestesses looking at her and opened her mouth to tell them her objective.
- Rose: I'm here to stop a great tragedy from happening in my world. I heard that the origin of the great disaster will be here in Elrios.
- Ignia: What? A great disaster? Because of Elrios?
- Rose: I do not know if it's because of Elrios, but I do know it's related somehow. Heaven might not be the only realm in danger.
- Rose: That's why we were investigating each region in Elrios, following the footsteps of those called the El Search Party.
- Rose: Please, help us find a way to save our world.
- Ignia: Mm....
- The Priestesses looked at each other in silence, and nodded.
- Artea: To tell you the truth... the reason why we decided to meet here was because we had to feeling that we were missing something important.
- Rose: A... Feeling?
- Zero: A feeling's just a feeling, isn't it?
- Anduran: If it's any other feeling, we might have just let it pass, but if all the Priestesses felt the same thing, there must be a reason behind it.
- Artea: You said you followed the El Search Party here. How about it? What did you think of them?
- Rose: ... At first, I thought they were righteous adventurers. Good people... who retrieved the stolen El, and helped those in need.
- Rose: But learned that they were constantly involved in big events made me question them. For a moment, I thought maybe they were the ones to bring about the great disaster.
- Rose: But I don't think that any more. I felt that they were led by a strong pull of destiny. Perhaps... Heaven is not the only realm in danger.
- Rose: As I followed their journey, stopping the dangers of Elrios, I became certain that they will be able to find the key to stop the great disaster.
- Artea: ... I see. I feel the same.
- Artea: We do not know much about this great disaster you speak of, but we know that the El Search Party are the ones from the prophecy. There must be something the Goddess intends.
- The Priestesses believed in Rose and began to think of a way to send her to where the El Search Party is. But they couldn't think of a good idea.
- Anduran: We don't know if the prophecy can activate again. If nothing happens... then at least we know we didn't send Rose to somewhere completely different.
- Rose: I would rather not experience that again... Is there no other way?
- Zero: Ohh? Hey, Rose. I think we already know the way.
- Rose: ... We do?
- Zero: Haha, more precisely, 'I' do! Remember? That dimension we landed right before Elrios.
- Rose: The dimension... Oh! You mean the forest full of machines. You mean, it wasn't a coincidence of mistake?
- Zero: Yeah! I don't believe in destiny, but it's worth a try. What do you think?
- Anduran: Yes, we'll try that! We'll help.
- [Distant Ruins, Elrian Ruins]
- Rose: An old site in a place like this...
- Anduran: Phew... Now, then... Shall we begin?
- Anduran: ... First prayer is wind. Silent wings that guide you to the arms of god.
 Sasha: Second prayer is ocean. A cradle of the Night, sleeping in the circle of light without harm of existence. Gloria: Third prayer is sand. Adventurer lost in the time of Golden Light. Darkmoon: Fourth prayer is song. Silent whispers in the night and prayers to the moon.- Ignia: Fifth prayer is dusk. A destination of shining, burning life.
- Artea: Last prayer is promise. Name of my far future, a single path that leads to tomorrow.
- (SHINE!)
- As the priestesses prayed, a strong pillar of light began to shoot up from the ground. Rose prepared to move towards the pillar of light with caution.
- Anduran: Move inside the pillar! The light will lead you to where the El Lady is!
- Zero: The coordinates are set. Rose, don't let your guard down!
- Anduran: I hope you arrive safely! The wind will surely carry you where you're needed!
- Rose: Thank you for your help, everyone. Goodbye!
- Ignia: Uahh... We did succeed, right? I didn't think we'll have to do this twice! It's pretty exhausting.
- Gloria: Come to think of it. Would it be alright to recite the prophecy this often?
- Artea: Danger in another realm, Elrios attacked by the demon realm, and prophecy that leads to yet another dimension...
- Sasha: ... All of this seem too pre-destined to be coincidental. What will happen in Elrios?
- Ignia: Who knows? One thing for certain, they will definitely do something big.
- Darkmoon: ... What do you think? Do you think she arrived safely where she wanted to go?
- Anduran: If they were also guided by the El, they surely would have found their way... That's what I believe!
- Artea: I hope... everyone can reunite safely...
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