Gate of Memoirs/Ishgrian Powers

At the Twilight Forest Ruins, Karl opens up about his goals and the demon heritage that he had kept to himself until now.
Portrait 	Dialogue
Music: "Palmyna Legend"	Music: "Palmyna Legend"
 	
*Seria: What a creepy forest...
 	
*Seria: I can see what looks like an unnaturally large giant in the mountains ahead, and...
*Seria: ...it doesn't look like it will be easy to get to that tower.
 	
*Seria: Paris, I know you're curious about the ruins here, but they have to wait.
 	
*Paris: I-It's okay! I haven't forgotten why we came here!
*Paris: I was just a bit curious about those ruins over there.
 	
*Paris: I'm also curious about the giant that you mentioned...
*Paris: ...given how we've been able to see it since we arrived in Zamburg.
 	
*???: Supposedly, those are the remains of a giant that Amu Yunos once sealed away.
 	
*Seria: Karl!
 	
*Karl: Hey, .
*Karl: And Seria and Ms. Paris, too. It's been a while.
 	
*Seria: Karl, finally we meet again.
*Seria: This time I'm going to make you explain yourself for sure.
 	
*Karl: Haha, you certainly think so.
*Karl: I can tell from your attitude that you don't intend to let me run off.
 	
*Seria: Of course not!
*Seria: We've had nothing but trouble since we came here!
*Seria: We need to get at least one thing straight.
 	
*Karl: You seem to agree, Ms. Paris.
 	
*Paris: Yes, Summoner Karl, I do.
 	
*Karl: You're as intense as ever, Ms. Paris. And just "Karl" is fine.
 	
*Paris: ...well, then maybe you could simply call me "Paris?" There's no need for such sudden formality.
 	
*Karl: Haha, I'll do that.
 	
*Seria: This isn't the time for that kinda stuff!
 	
*Seria: ! Don't you have anything to say?
*Seria: Karl's told you a lot, but you're not satisfied yet, are you?
 	
*Karl: Seria, , and Paris.
*Karl: I'm sorry, but I didn't come here today to tell my story.
 	
*Seria: Karl, what you think doesn't matter. I want to hear your story.
 	
*Karl: Haha, you're as tough as usual, Seria.
 	
*Karl: Hear me out, though. It's about Lugina.
 	
*Seria: Lugina?! Karl, have you seen him?
 	
*Karl: No, I haven't actually seen him.
*Karl: If I saw him now, he'd be thrilled for the chance to attack me...
*Karl: ...so I'm making every effort to not run into him.
 	
*Seria: That makes sense...
 	
*Karl: Even so, his movements caught my attention, so I had some people look into him.
*Karl: It seems we found a lead concerning his true goals.
*Karl: And now he's making moves toward that end...
*Karl: ...so I don't think he'll rejoin you all for a while.
 	
*Seria: You're not really telling us much, you know.
 	
*Seria: So what is Lugina's true goal? And how you do know about it?
 	
*Karl: Well...
 	
*???: Karl, why don't you tell her?
*???: You can't turn down a request from such a beautiful woman.
 	
*Seria: You!
 	
*Bertz: A pleasure to see you again. Seria, Paris.
 	
*Paris: Bertz...
 	
*Bertz: Since Lord Owen isn't here today, we have plenty of time to chat.
*Bertz: As do our Summoners, Karl and , of course.
 	
*Seria: We're a bit busy with Karl's story right now. Could you hold on a bit?
 	
*Bertz: Don't be so cold.
*Bertz: Karl, what were you talking about?
*Bertz: Was it the origin of the Akras Summoners' Hall?
*Bertz: Was it the tragic fate of Ishgria's Recon Squad?
*Bertz: Or...
Music: "World of Gods" 	Music: "World of Gods"
 	
*Bertz: Was it the immense power hidden in this land...and how you know its location...and so on?
 	
*Karl: ......
 	
*Paris: There is an immense power hidden in this land?
 	
*Bertz: Yes! Indeed there is!
*Bertz: Ishgria, Grand Gaia, and Elgaia!
*Bertz: An incomprehensible power capable of upsetting the balance of all the worlds...
*Bertz: ...lies dormant here in Ishgria!
*Bertz: Right, Karl?
 	
*Karl: ......
 	
*Bertz: My good friend Lugina was looking for its location on orders from the Elgaia Federation.
*Bertz: Karl, has Lugina found a clue as to its location, then?
*Bertz: How did he find it? Do you know?
 	
*Karl: Who knows? If Lugina is one of yours, then you should get a report on it soon, right?
*Karl: I know his orders weren't just from the Federation; they came from the Summoners' Hall, as well.
 	
*Bertz: He he he, you never disappoint, Karl. You know just the right answers to entertain me with.
*Bertz: As expected from a member of the demon bloodline ruling over Fal Nerga.
 	
*Paris: A demon's bloodline?!
*Paris: Karl, what are you...?!
 	
*Karl: ......
 	
*Seria: Paris, this isn't the time to worry about that.
 	
*Paris: B-But...
 	
*Seria: Whether he has demon blood or not, Karl is Karl.
*Seria: And what's important right now, is that he tells us what he's thinking.
*Seria: , you agree, don't you?
 	
*Bertz: Ahahahaha!
*Bertz: That's my Seria! Well said!
*Bertz: Karl, what do you have to say to her in response?
 	
*Karl: ......
 	
*Karl: Haha. , Seria, there's really no fooling you.
 	
*Karl: Bertz, just as you predicted, I was about to explain my current position.
*Karl: , Seria, Paris...
*Karl: ...I now intend to take action against the Akras Summoners' Hall's goals.
*Karl: Not because of my demonic blood, but because I believe that it's the right thing to do.
*Karl: So please, hear me out.
 	
*Seria: Of course.
*Seria: I'll always trust you, Karl.
*Seria: Now hurry up and continue.
 	
*Karl: Seria, thank you...
 	
*Karl: First, the Akras Summoners' Hall, or rather all of the Summoners of Old...
*Karl: ...intend to revive the power hidden in this land and then completely destroy it.
*Karl: All in order to prevent the world from being subjected to it ever again.
 	
*Karl: But, I think that's too risky.
*Karl: So I intend to stop gramps and the others' efforts here...
*Karl: ...even if I need to use demonic power to do so.
 	
*Seria: Karl...
 	
*Karl: It's not the kind of power people can just destroy. It's best left alone!
 	
*Karl: The demons of this land have taught me of its danger, too.
*Karl: So please, , and everyone, won't you reconsider?
 	
*Seria: Karl, I see what you're getting at...
 	
*Seria: ...but why didn't you just say that from the start?
 	
*Karl: ...I feel bad about that.
*Karl: It's just that, to have this conversation...
*Karl: ...I had to tell you about my demon blood.
 	
*Seria: Did you think we would care about that?
 	
*Karl: No, I trust you, but I'm a coward...
*Karl: It's really pathetic.
 	
*Seria: *Sigh* I'll say!
 	
*Seria: But since you did tell us, I'll make a special exception and forgive you.
*Seria: And one other thing. What's the immense power?
 	
*Karl: Well...
 	
*Bertz: Rather than from you...
*Bertz: ...I feel they should hear that directly from the Summoners of Old.
*Bertz: After all, you can't make good decisions without hearing both sides of the story.
 	
*Karl: That's true.
*Karl: , Seria, Paris...
*Karl: ...thanks to Bertz, I ended up sharing some things I didn't intend to, but...
*Karl: ...I did let you know about Lugina's current situation like I wanted to.
*Karl: Take some time to think about what I've said.
*Karl: I'll be back later to hear your reply.
 	
*Karl: Farewell for now.
 	
*Seria: Karl, wait!
Music: "Palmyna Legend"	Music: "Palmyna Legend"
 	
*Paris: He's gone...
 	
*Bertz: Leaving such beautiful women behind...
*Bertz: ...Karl is really a terrible man.
 	
*Paris: Bertz...
 	
*Bertz: That said, I did appreciate the chance to hear about Lugina.
*Bertz: It was worth introducing Karl to the demon related to his lineage.
 	
*Seria: Why, you...
 	
*Bertz: Oh my, I hate to see a woman angry...
*Bertz: ...so I'll be making my exit now.
*Bertz: I need to ask my good friend about where this immense power is hidden, after all.
*Bertz: Oh, and by the way, I'm in favor of leaving the power undisturbed, too.
*Bertz: That's why I gave Karl and Mirfah information on it.
*Bertz: Unlike the genius Summoners of Old, simple men like me put safety first.
*Bertz: Now then, until next time.
*Bertz: When we meet next, I'll bring some delightful information to appease Seria!
 	
*Seria: ......
 	
*Paris: *Sigh* We've met all sorts up until now, but he's in his own league of being suspicious...
 	
*Paris: Seria, are you alright? Are you feeling better now?
 	
*Seria: Yes, I'm fine.
*Seria: Bertz got me pretty mad...
*Seria: ...but you could say that it was thanks to him that Karl told us everything.
 	
*Seria: I kind of understand what his other name, Klauser, means now too.
 	
*Paris: Me too... It rather feels like everyone gets naturally drawn into his motives...
 	
*Paris: We must take care, and make sure we are making the right decisions for ourselves...
 	
*Seria: We'll be fine.
 	
*Seria: We've got , after all, who's stubborn despite not thinking at all.
 	
*Paris: He he he, you're right.
*Paris: , we're counting on you.
 	
*Seria: Alright, let's head for Amu Yunos's tower.
*Seria: No matter what the world thinks or does...
*Seria: ...nothing will stop us from saving Tilith.
 	
*Seria: Right, ?