- 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?
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- 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.
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