Lithia: [It was boring, because there was nothing I could do in Elrianode except researching or fooling around all day.]
Lithia: [Because I kept bothering the Masters from pure boredom, the Water Master sent me to the Earth Master.]
Gaia: We'll include this to the patrol route. Where next?
Lithia: Hm... We should check the pillars over there. It looks like an ideal spot to install signaling beacons.
Gaia: You seem to focus in high areas. Do you have a specific rule you're following?
Lithia: That's what the Order requested when they gave me the job. They wanted to install in open areas without any obstacles above or on the side.
Gaia: Then we should also check the central square.
Gaia: Shall we g after we check the pillars? I can go alone if you'd like.
Lithia: It's fine. It's partially my mess anyway. Besides, it's nice moving around for once.
Gaia: I suppose staying in El Tower does get boring after a while.
Lithia: Tell me about it. I used to dream about staying somewhere with a roof over my head for just one week.
Lithia: But I thought I was going to die of boredom actually living like that. Especially with Masters and Priestesses being too busy.
Gaia: The Landar family set up camp outside the city. Have you visited them?
Lithia: ... Um, I'm not too close to them.
Lithia: Actually, I'd like to know more about the El Search Party. Can you tell me more?
Lithia: Oh, is that what happened? It's interesting... They're so different from what I initially thought.
Lithia: I should have known the rumors about them being a secret force from Velder that cut through anyone who stands in their way was an exaggeration.
Gaia: What kind of rumors are circulating outside...?
Lithia: Hm... The fact that the portal to the Demon Realm is near El Tower seems important. Perhaps that's what the Order is after?
Gaia: It hasn't been that long since the portal was created, and it's close to El Tower, so I don't think the Order knows about it.
Lithia: I see. Hm...
Lithia: ... So, I wanted to ask this for a while now... Can I...
Gaia: No.
Lithia: Aww, I didn't even say anything!
Gaia: You wanted to ask if you could use the portal, didn't you? Then the answer is no.
Lithia: Then...!
Gaia: Investigating is also not allowed. It's dangerous, so please don't approach the portal.
Lithia: Hmph! Did the Water Master put you up with this?
Gaia: Master Denif did not tell me anything, no...
Lithia: Then this is all your own judgement? Why are you stopping me? At least tell me the reason.
Gaia: I cannot allow you because of the potential dangers. Not only that, you were only recently rescued from Henir's Realm.
Lithia: But you said the El Search Party went. Hmph.
Lithia: If you can't let me because it's dangerous, what if I prove to you that I'm strong?
Lithia: Spar with me. If I win, you have to let me use the portal!
Gaia: What? That's unreasonable!
Lithia: Why? I heard you let the El Search Party go after a spar! Why can't I do the same?
Gaia: The El Search Party had a reason to go back.
Lithia: I have a reason, too.
Gaia: You do?
Lithia: It's Felix's home and Joy's dream. ... That's why I want to go.
Lithia: In their stead.
Gaia: .......
Lithia: Heh, I'm really strong, you know? I wish you won't treat me like a kid you have to coddle.
Gaia: ... Haha, how curious. Your words remind me of someone.
Gaia: Alright, I accept. But it's only for investigating the portal.
Lithia: And I should learn how to activate it myself? Wait and see! I'll show you it's easy for someone like me.