- Rosso: What kind of nonsense are you...
- Lu: ... Ciel's right.
- Rosso: Ha?
- Lu: I almost wasted my time over useless speculation. Did my decision to go back to the Demon Realm to fulfill my promise anger you so? Then tell me this. If you think surviving is more important than the determination to fulfill one's promises... Why aren't you acting so yourself? Aren't you also the kind of person who prioritize promises and will over mere survival?
- Rosso: ... That's different. I'm not weak.
- Elesis: You're really stubborn...
- Lu: Ciel and I are bound by contract. If, hypothetically speaking, I needed to go back to the Demon Realm only to take revenge, I may have reconsidered from your words. Because if such a thing you speak of, do occur... I won't even have the choice to give up my own life to save Ciel's. However... Despite all that, I must go back because... There was someone who acknowledged my authority as a ruler, and asked for my aid. Though Ciel is still very important to me, I have given Winster my word, which makes him a subject I must protect. I have forgotten what it feels to rule... What it feels to lead, for too long. Why must I go back to the Demon Realm, you ask? I must go back to take back my throne that was taken from me. I must save my people, and aid them in best of my abilities, while punishing them if necessary. That, is a promise I've made as lord. Who will dare stand in the way of a ruler headed to fulfill their duty to their people?
- Rosso: .......
- Elesis: It's just as Ciel said, Rosso. We already made our decision once. When we decided then, we agreed together, that we will face even the most improbable situations together.
- Rosso: ....... Hmph, I was foolish to think I could persuade knuckleheads like you.
- Lu: Oh! Finally in the mood for an explanation?
- Rosso: You wish. I'm only telling you because I know you morons won't be able to do it.
- Ciel: I think I'm getting used to interpreting his words. Alright then, we won't think we managed to persuade you to tell us, so why don't you just go ahead.
- Rosso: Why you...!
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- Rosso: ... Sigh. I told you earlier, I'm using demonic energy to suppress the power of fire. Unlike the other elements, Fire is difficult to handle. Many were turned to ashes because they were unable to handle the all-consuming power of fire. The Rosso family, who wished to elect a Fire Master, recognized a need to find another power that can suppress fire. For example... Demonic energy. A power that differs greatly from the power of the El.
- Elesis: Still... Power of demons?
- Rosso: Back then, nobody had any knowledge on demons. I was just a kid with unique powers. Though it wasn't as strong as a full-fledged demon's, I had enough inherent demonic energy to become a test subject, where I was given the Crimson Eye to control the power of Fire.... The experiment didn't always go smoothly, but the power of fire and the demonic energy is now at a perfect balance. If one suddenly depleted, I will no longer be able to control the other. On the day each El Masters were supposed to imbue their element to an El Shard, the one who faced the biggest issue, was me.
- Ciel: I see. While imbuing the El shard with the power of fire, the balance between the demonic energy and the fire energy must have broke.
- Rosso: It was a chaotic time. If there was a berserk half-demon on top of all the Masters being absent... Elrios would be a very different place right now.
- Elesis: So is that why you went to the Demon Realm? So you won't go berserk in Elrios?
- Rosso: .......... When the El exploded, many rifts were formed. It was even worse near a strong El shard. I was able to to go to the Demon Realm because of that rift. I jumped into one before I completely lost my mind, after I created the Fire El. That is all. Now do you understand why you can't do the same?
- Lu: ... You...
- Ciel: Why didn't the priestesses help you? Although they're not proficient in battle, they seem capable of handling the power of the El just fine.
- Rosso: Back then, the Priestess system was just created. They were still busy learning the basics from the masters. It would have been suicide for them to help with their inexperienced power.
- Elesis: ... But why would you do that to yourself? There was no guarantee what could have happened when you jumped into the rift. Don't tell me that was part of your duty as well?
- Rosso: Hmph, as if anyone can make me.
- Elesis: The tower you were trapped in... It had no entrance or exit. Even your own power of the Fire El was trapped outside, without being able to reach you.
- Lu: You trapped yourself, didn't you? So you won't harm others.
- Rosso: ... I told you everything you wanted to know. Is that all?
- Elesis: Rosso. I still don't want you to go to the Demon Realm.
- Rosso: ... What, you think I don't have what it takes after that sob story?
- Elesis: No. It's just... Now I understand, you've come to expect your sacrifice for granted. And it bothers me. Because... you remind me of my brother. I don't know what happened in the past... But my brother decided to sacrifice himself because he was like you, in a way. You've already sacrificed enough. You've exiled yourself to protect Elrios. I can't even imagine what it would feel like to survive in a prison you've created for yourself for centuries. But it was thanks to your efforts in the past that Elrios is as it is right now. So now, leave it to us.
- Ciel: We're not as weak as you think.
- Lu: I understand why you didn't want to tell us. While it wasn't helpful, I guess thanks are still in order.
- Rosso: You're really annoying...
- Lu: How fascinating. I find you annoying as well.
- Rosso: If you're done, get lost. I need to practice controlling my powers more.
- Ciel: You don't seem like the hard-working type.
- Rosso: You wanna die?
- Lu: I don't think you're completely recovered yet. It must be difficult to control your powers without the Crimson Eye.
- Elesis: So is this what Ventus meant, when he said making up for something you've lost in the Demon Realm?
- Rosso: That long-eared, good-for-nothing...
- Ciel: THAT, was someone having difficulties controlling his power?
- Rosso: I told you, you're nothing against me.
- Lu: Ugh! Rude to the end!
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