 Lithia: [... A few days have passed since then. After I was saved by the Masters in Elrianode, I've been staying with them.]- Lithia: [I saw Mathi and Vera, too. Apparently, they fell in the middle of an empty field in Fluone.]
- Lithia: [There was nothing around, not even a sign to indicate where they were, so when Mathi lost consciousness, Vera was terrified.]
- Lithia: [That's when the Fire Master showed up and escorted them safely to Elrianode.]
 Vera: He was very considerate. And they let us stay here...- Vera: If he didn't help us, I don't know what would have happened to us...
- Lithia: [It seems the Fire Master left a strong impression on Vera.]
- Lithia: [I get that you'd feel grateful on anyone who helps you in that kind of situation...]
 Rosso: Ah... I went there because Anduran told me to. When I found kids lying about, I was going to drop them off to the nearest village.- Rosso: But when I noticed that one of them was corroded by Henir, I had to bring them in. What are you guys? Do you know how inconvenient this is?
- Rosso: Are you the ones who sneaked into Elrianode before? Or maybe rookie Order members.
- Rosso: ...... If that's the case, you better confess.
- Lithia: [... I suppose he left a strong impression on me, too. ... In a different way.
- Lithia: [I was slightly intimidated by his looks... And I know what I did was wrong, so I told them everything...]
- Lithia: [And reeaaaally got a tongue lashing. It felt weird, because the two that looked the youngest were the two that scolded me the most.]
- Lithia: [I'm sure they're both much older than they look, since neither of them are human, but it felt like I was being scolded by children, which was a bit...]
 Denif: ... What is on your mind?- Lithia: Huh? Oh, um... Hehe, I was letting my mind wander...
- Denif: Please focus on our conversation. We still have some things we wish to inquire.
- Denif: It's been some days since you arrived. How are you faring?
- Lithia: Thanks to everyone, I'm doing fine. I didn't have any injuries to begin with.
- Denif: Just in case, be sure to let us know if you have any problems. We do not know how the Rift might have affected you.
- Lithia: I will. Thank you for letting me stay.
- Denif: Now, let's get t the point. I'd like to ask you about the events that happened to you. I have already gotten a glimpse from your companions... But they seemed unaware of the details.
- Lithia: (... Vera probably didn't reveal too much, incase it causes trouble for me or Mathi.)
- Lithia: (Although, it's difficult to explain what happened without telling them about Joy and Felix.)
- Lithia: (Granted, there is a demon here as well...)
- Rosso: ......?
- Lithia: (Why is it that one of the Masters is a demon? Anyway, I'm still not sure if I should bring up Felix or not.)
- Lithia: Hm... I'm afraid I have nothing much to say.
- Denif: .......
- Denif: I don't think you understand the severity of this situation.
- Lithia: You think I don't understand? I spent unbelievably long time in that chaotic Rift.
- Lithia: I was shocked to find out that it was only a couple of days here... But it was a very long time.
- Denif: You truly do not understand. So, I will inform you.
- Denif: The organization you encountered called Henir's Order is the organization responsible for exploding the El in the past, causing the Great Disaster.
- Lithia: They brought about the Great Disaster...?
- Denif: The fact that they are in a position to ally themselves with the nobles of the Kingdom is not something we can ignore.
- Lithia: .......
- Lithia: That... I get that. With them trying to invade Elrianode, someone in the position to protect the El...
- Denif: Ah, their invasion won't pose a threat to us.
- Lithia: Ah... Is that so...
 Ventus: But... It's a whole different story when that could commence a war to break out in Elrios.- Ventus: There's no telling what kind of false narratives are being spread about what you've done in Velder.
- Lithia: Wait... Are you saying we might be in danger if we decide to leave Elrianode?
 Gaia: We can't guarantee anything... But I suggest you stay.- Lithia: Ah....
- Denif: Even the El Tower here, was attacked once by Henir's Order after the restoration.
- Denif: A companion who's been infected by Henir, and you who have been rescued from the Rift are keys to learning what the Order is currently up to as well as being prime suspects.
- Lithia: You still think I'm suspicious?
- Denif: We hope to resolve this peacefully. We will not convict you for any crime you could have been involved in.
- Denif: I would like to hear your side of the story.
- Lithia: Don't you mean you can't convict me? The Elrian Kingdom no longer exists.
- Lithia: You know, you're basically just an unidentified military group that abducted the El and holding it hostage.
- Rosso: You little...
- Denif: You're not wrong.
- Rosso: What are you agreeing with her for?
- Denif: I suspected this might be the case. ... Though I have hoped it wasn't.
- Gaia: I don't think I understand. What do you mean, Master Denif...?
- Denif: I'm sure Velder, Northern Empire, and Senace all know who we are. But that doesn't equate to acknowledging us.
- Ventus: An unidentified military group that abducted the El? Haha, my, aren't we in a predicament.
- Lithia: ... You and I, we're both at the edge of a cliff.
- Denif: You are not the only one holding a knife.
- Lithia: Will the knife change its aim depending on my answer?
- Denif: No matter what, it won't be aiming at you or your companions. We exist to protect the El and Elrios.
- Denif: So please, tell us your story, to help us identify who we must protect.
- Lithia: ... Alright. I'll tell you everything.
- Lithia: .......
- Lithia: Before that! You promise you won't punish me for anything I did?
- Denif: ... Just what have you been up to...
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[Village] After the Rescue
