- Ara: Make up my mind...
- Ara: .......
- ???: Future is uncertain. It's only natural to hesitate before making the choice.
- ???: Only humans understand the gem of hope buried in the sea of unknown. You move away from fear, yet find yourself drawn again.
- Ara: Who are you? You don't... look like a Dream Demon...
- Roamer: Hello! I'm a Roamer who's also here as a visitor. Haha, now that I'm old, I find their welcome to be a touch overwhelming, so I was finding somewhere to escape their attention.
- Roamer: You look like adventurers. Do you mind if I ask you something?
- Ain: ...... What is it?
- Roamer: I'm headed to the White-Ghost Land. It's rumored to be turbulent, so as a wanderer without a home, I have not stepped foot in that direction...
- Roamer: But I heard it's become quite habitable these days, so I've come all the way to Red Demon territory in hopes of visiting there.
- Roamer: But now that I'm actually close to the White-Ghost Land, it's a bit terrifying. I was trying to figure out if the rumors were true or not, but my mischievous friends here said they've never been, so they don't know.
- Ain: What are the rumors?
- Roamer: There's a rumor that the burning tower fell, and the snow king of old has been resurrected.
- Ara: It's very detailed... We've been there It should be safe to visit now.
- Roamer: My, that's wonderful news. Now I have one less thing to worry about.
- Roamer: Here, let me give you a reward.
- Ara: Oh no, it's fine...
- Ara: Oh! My pouch!
- Ara: Did you talk to us to give me this?
- Roamer: It was just part of the reason. Haha, you should make a habit of checking your surroundings before you leave.
- Roamer: Now, I've stayed here long enough. I shall take my leave.
- Ain: .......
- Ain: He's gone like the wind.
- Ara: Yes. He was a strange man.
- Eun: ... Ara, check the pouch. Do you notice anything different?
- Ara: Huh? Um... ... Not really. Everything's in place. What's wrong, Eun?
- Eun: ... It's nothing. I guess I'm just paranoid.
- Eun: But next time, be wary when someone hands you somethin. Even if it's yours.
- Ara: Huh? Alright....
- Ain: (Humans understand the existence of hope...)
- Ain: (Human... Human...? In the Demon Realm?)
- Diana: What is it! I was talking to our customers!
- Vasili: I told you to tell me when we have guests, Yana!
- Vasili: And what it that! They're... They're the humans we encountered in Elrios!
- Diana: Oh, so you noticed as well? That's right I didn't recognize them at first. It's quite fascinating. I did hear humans grow up fast, but they changed a lot since last time!
- Vasili: This is not the time to remanence! Really... I thought my heart was going to stop when they grabbed me to ask questions.
- Diana: It already stopped once, what's the big deal... What do you want?
- Vasili: I'm really not in the mood to joke around. Sigh... Thankfully, from our conversation, they're pretending like they don't know us.
- Diana: Mmhm.
- Vasili: And they're here looking for Earl Ran.
- Diana: So, so?
- Vasili: Now is our chance to strike! We should tell our Queen and revenge Karis!
- Diana: Revenge? I was wondering where you were going with this. Isn't it time you let go of your habits from when you were alive? So unsophisticated!
- Diana: Mourning, revenge, resentment, desire... You won't live long if you think about these things, Vasili.
- Vasili: Ugh... I know! But you can't deny they're dangerous.
- Diana: I know. We've finally settled. It would be a shame if a fight broke out here.
- Vasili: And we can't lose anymore of our people. You understand what I mean, right?
- Diana: Yeah, yeah. But you know? I think they are really good kids. They really liked it here! I was touched.
- Vasili: What?
- Diana: I felt a strong pull of emotion. Really! My hunch is never wrong!
- Vasili: ... I thought you said you won't live long if you think about those things.
- Diana: Huhu! This is a bit different. Now, I have a brilliant idea. We can become friends with them, have revenge, and increase our numbers all in one! Want to hear me out?
- Vasili: I already get the feeling that you're up to no good.
- Diana: My! You know me so well! That's exactly what I want. I'm sure our Queen would approve.
- Diana: But we need something to distract them for a while... Well, they're looking for Ran, aren't they? Huhuhu... Then let's lead them to our Mr. Know-it-All.
- Diana: Our Mr. Magician and Puppet will show them a good time.
- Diana: Now, Vasha. Let's prepare a grand welcoming.
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