Gate of Memoirs/Words of the Gods

Just before facing the demon, a new demon's presence becomes known. Moreover, this new deity appears to be a threat to Karna Masta.
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Music: "Lost Ground"	Music: "Lost Ground"
 	
*Claire: Only a little further until we reach the Demon Ragruvord.
 	
*Diana: What was that persistent demon Shusui all about?!
*Diana: He's gotten in our way so many times, I don't even know how many detours we've had to make so far!
 	
*Quaid: Yeah, he was a really strong demon.
 	
*Colt: Hmph, giving up already?
 	
*Quaid: Ha ha ha. I guess I am a little tired.
 	
*Quaid: However, it seems like he only attacked us to test our strength.
*Quaid: But, that being said...
 	
*Quaid: It really is no wonder why the gods abandoned this land, with demons as powerful as that roaming around.
 	
*Ivris: I know, right?
*Ivris: Ever since we came here it's been one surprise after another.
 	
*Diana: Ivris...you seem, more cheerful since we got here.
 	
*Ivris: Of course, I mean...we're actually in Ishgria!
*Ivris: Here, my sister can't really... U-Um, I mean, I was just thinking about how much freedom we have here...you know?
 	
*Colt: We haven't come here to play around, exactly.
*Colt: We have direct orders from Lord Karna Masta to follow.
*Colt: You should take this more seriously.
 	
*Ivris: I know that... I do!
*Ivris: Orders are orders! I get it!
 	
*Ivris: Oh! Colt, stay still for a second, please.
*Ivris: I want to pet the catlike creature near your leg.
 	
*Colt: Huh?
 	
*Colt: Ahh!!
 	
*Ivris: Aww... It got away.
 	
*Claire: Seriously, you guys...
 	
*Quaid: Ha ha ha.
*Quaid: You two sure have as much energy as ever.
 	
*Quaid: Are you okay, Claire?
*Quaid: It seems almost like you've been bracing yourself for something since we got here.
 	
*Claire: ...... You noticed, huh?
*Claire: I'm more nervous than usual, even I think so.
*Claire: It's just, a direct order from Lord Karna Masta...
*Claire: ...in which failure is not an option.
*Claire: It would be much easier for me if I could just happily go along with it, like you and Ivris.
 	
*Diana: I know how you feel.
*Diana: Not to mention it's a mission in to the unknown realm of demons, "Ishgria."
*Diana: Even I'm...
 	
*Quaid: ...... Thanks, Claire.
 	
*Claire: Huh?
 	
*Quaid: The reason I can happily go along with it...
*Quaid: ...is because I know that you are all watching over me.
*Quaid: It makes me feel safer.
 	
*Quaid: So, thank you.
 	
*Claire: ......
 	
*Diana: It's not like you to say something like that at all. Look at poor Claire, she doesn't know what to say!
 	
*Claire: I-It really isn...
 	
*Diana: If that's the case, though, you should get it together a little more...
*Diana: ...so that Claire can relax a bit more, too!
 	
*Quaid: Ha ha ha. I think I've got it pretty together already.
 	
*Diana: Honestly...
 	
*Quaid: Now that you mention it, Fadahl is awfully late coming back from scouting ahead.
*Quaid: I bet he's taking the scenic route.
 	
*Diana: Are you trying to change the subject again?
*Diana: He won't waste time, he's not you after all!
 	
*Claire: He he...
*Claire: ...thanks. I feel a lot better.
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*Fadahl: ......
*Fadahl: What's this I sense...?
*Fadahl: It isn't just the Demon Ragruvord.
*Fadahl: There's one more... another demon with the same power close by.
*Fadahl: I can feel it coming from the Shadowlight Temple...
 	
*Fadahl: Our orders explicitly state to suppress the Demon Ragruvord, but...
*Fadahl: ...this is something we cannot ignore.
*Fadahl: There's no telling if they might attack from behind and trap us while we're doing battle with Ragruvord!
 	
*Fadahl: ...... We were right to bring soldiers.
*Fadahl: Before I decide anything, I'll return and go over our strategy with the others.
 	
*???: Guardian of Meirith...bestowed with the Divine Armor.
 	
*Fadahl: Who's there?!
Music: "World of Gods"	Music: "World of Gods"
 	
*???: I am a servant of the gods. I have come to relay a message.
 	
*Fadahl: A message from the gods?
 	
*???: You grow insolent.
*???: Know your place!
 	
*Fadahl: Y-Yes!
 	
*???: My message for you is this...
*???: We have confirmed that there are dissenters who wish to cause harm to Holy Emperor Karna Masta.
 	
*Fadahl: To the Holy Emperor?!
 	
*???: They have already begun putting a plan into action, aiming to overthrow him.
*???: Your duty as Guardians of Meirith is to protect the Holy Emperor Karna Masta.
*???: I will open a gate especially for you to return to Grand Gaia at Needle Coast.
*???: Return with haste, and guard Karna Masta with your life.
 	
*Fadahl: ...... Understood.
 	
*Fadahl: But, what of our mission regarding the Demon Ragruvord?
*Fadahl: That thing is also planning to invade Grand Gaia!
*Fadahl: I was told it was of utmost importance to quell this threat as soon as possible...
 	
*???: I am but a messenger.
*???: My duties are solely to pass on orders, that is all.
 	
*Fadahl: ......
 	
*???: And I have done just that, you now know about the dissenters who intend to harm Karna Masta.
 	
*Fadahl: ......
Music: "Lost Ground" 	Music: "Lost Ground"
 	
*Fadahl: I realize that Lord Karna Masta...
*Fadahl: ...should be my first priority now that I know he is in danger.
*Fadahl: But at the same time...the demons here still need to be dealt with!
 	
*Fadahl: Darn it! Think Fadahl! Think! 
*Fadahl: ......
 	
*Fadahl: In any case, I should report this information back to the others.
*Fadahl: It still wouldn't be too late to make a decision after I've told them.
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*Colt: Dissenters are planning to harm Lord Karna Masta?!
 	
*Ivris: ...... I definitely feel a strange and powerful magic force coming from the general direction of Needle Coast.
*Ivris: It seems strong enough to open a gate.
 	
*Colt: Then what are we waiting for?! Let's go, Sis!
 	
*Claire: Wait, Colt.
*Claire: We can't just leave the Demon Ragruvord to have its way with these lands.
 	
*Diana: But we can't ignore any demons planning to bring harm to Grand Gaia at the same time, either.
*Diana: The whole reason we came here was to suppress the Demon Ragruvord...
 	
*Colt: Well then, let's take care of the demon here first.
*Colt: After that, we'll rush back to aid Lord Karna Masta!
 	
*Ivris: ......
*Ivris: Will it really be so easy to just "take care" of a demon...
*Ivris: ...that Lord Karna Masta himself ordered us to suppress?
 	
*Colt: Grh...
 	
*Fadahl: ...... One more thing, the messenger who appeared before me said...
*Fadahl: ...they would open a gate especially for us, but didn't say anything about how long it would be open for.
*Fadahl: It's safe to assume there's no guarantee it'll be open for long.
*Fadahl: A gate that bridges Grand Gaia and other realms...
*Fadahl: ...holding a gate like that open would quickly exhaust even the strongest magic.
 	
*Diana: What should we do...?
 	
*Quaid: ......
*Quaid: Fadahl, you already have a plan in mind, don't you?
*Quaid: Tell us.
 	
*Fadahl: ...... You saw right through me.
 	
*Fadahl: I was thinking it over on my way over here...
Music: "Beyond Bolts"	Music: "Beyond Bolts"
 	
*Fadahl: ...and I think it would be best if we split into two groups.
*Fadahl: No actually, three groups would be better.
*Fadahl: The first group will stay here and continue the mission to suppress the Demon Ragruvord...
*Fadahl: ...and one will return to Grand Gaia to aid Lord Karna Masta.
 	
*Diana: ...... What about the third group?
 	
*Fadahl: That group will be the troops, acting on our orders.
*Fadahl: During my scouting trip, I began to suspect that there may be another demon here.
*Fadahl: We will give them the task of defeating that demon.
 	
*Diana: Don't you think that's a little dangerous?
 	
*Fadahl: Yes, but I'm prepared to take that risk.
 	
*Fadahl: As it is, we currently only have a few hands at our disposal.
 	
*Fadahl: Of course, I will be sure to tell the soldiers not to push themselves too hard.
*Fadahl: Essentially, they're only buying time until Ragruvord is defeated.
 	
*Claire: ......
*Claire: I guess...we have no other choice.
*Claire: They are also servants to Lord Karna Masta, after all. Let's have them get prepared.
 	
*Claire: Before that, we have another problem...
 	
*Fadahl: Yes, the problem of how we're going to split up.
*Fadahl: Who is going to stay here and continue the mission, and who is going to head back to Grand Gaia?
 	
*Diana: ......
 	
*Claire: ......
 	
*Claire: Fadahl, you've...already got an idea of who you want to go where, right?
*Claire: Tell us what you think.
 	
*Fadahl: No, I still haven't quite made up my mind.
 	
*Fadahl: All I can tell you is, I think it'd be for the best if Quaid and I were in different groups.
*Fadahl: Also, if I may, I would like to be in the group that returns to Grand Gaia.
*Fadahl: If somebody is planning to harm our Holy Emperor, then I want to mete out justice with my own hands.
 	
*Colt: Sis! Let's go back to Grand Gaia!
*Colt: We are Guardians of Meirith. It is our sworn duty to protect the Holy Emperor.
 	
*Claire: Yes...but...
 	
*Quaid: ......
 	
*Claire: Or, no...you're right.
 	
*Claire: Fadahl, Colt and I would like to return to Grand Gaia with you.
 	
*Fadahl: Which means Diana and Ivris are to remain here with Quaid...
*Fadahl: ...and carry on the mission of suppressing Ragruvord.
*Fadahl: Are you two okay with that?
 	
*Ivris: No problems here! If anything, I wanted to stay!
 	
*Diana: I...have my worries either way...but...
 	
*Colt: If you don't have an opinion, you might as well go with the group's decision.
 	
*Colt: Hey, Quaid!
*Colt: You haven't said your bit yet!
*Colt: What's going on in that head of yours?!
 	
*Quaid: I...