Gate of Memoirs/Beyond the Battles

Karl worries about controlling his demonic powers in the Shining Cave Navoa. Then Bertz appears to tell the Summoner of Elgaia's current state.
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Music: "Ghost"	Music: "Ghost"
 	
*Paris: What a curious cave. It's covered in ice, but it's not that cold.
*Paris: Just being sheltered from the winds makes it a lot warmer than outside.
 	
*Lugina: Hmph, in a place this cold, I'll take what we can get.
 	
*Karl: ......
 	
*Seria: ...is there something on your mind, Karl?
 	
*Karl: Yeah, kind of.
 	
*Lugina: It's probably just about that demonic power or whatever that you have, I'll bet.
*Lugina: Did seeing Shusui's power at the end make you think about it?
 	
*Lugina: Is Mr. Nice-Guy Karl thinking, "Will I be able to use this power when it matters?"
 	
*Seria: What's gotten you in such a bad mood?
 	
*Lugina: And you wonder why I call you a dumb broad.
 	
*Lugina: Don't you get it? Karl is looking down his nose on all of us.
*Lugina: He thinks if he can't use his demonic power freely, then we're going to end up in trouble.
 	
*Karl: No, that's not what I...
 	
*Lugina: The fact that you're worried now just proves it!
*Lugina: Listen here, Karl!
*Lugina: I'm not so weak that I gotta depend on your power to save me!
*Lugina: You just worry about your own problems!
*Lugina: You got that?!
 	
*Karl: ......
 	
*Karl: Ha ha. Yeah, I got it. I'll be careful.
 	
*Seria: Yeah but, Lugina...
*Seria: ...didn't you need help getting out of that crevice earlier?
 	
*Lugina: Sh-Shut up!
 	
*Lugina: Are you listening to me?!
*Lugina: The power to fight is just one type of strength, anyway.
*Lugina: Truly strong people...
 	
*???: ...are the ones who can do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, is that it?
 	
*Lugina: Bertz, why you...
 	
*Bertz: Hello, everyone.
*Bertz: And Seria, I'm so glad to see you again.
 	
*Seria: Really? I'm not glad at all.
 	
*Bertz: Ha ha ha ha, you're as harsh as ever. That's just another part of your charm, though.
*Bertz: And Lugina...dependable as always, I see.
*Bertz: Strategy takes all factors into account in order to achieve a goal.
*Bertz: Force of arms is merely one factor that comes into play in the field.
*Bertz: Even while you say this, you're striving to gain power far beyond the normal individual's in force of arms.
*Bertz: I have admired your thinking and approach to these things for quite some time.
*Bertz: The War Demon Shusui tried to bestow the title of "Strongest" upon , but...
*Bertz: ...I feel that it is better suited to you, Lugina.
 	
*Lugina: Tsch...
 	
*Seria: Well, he does introduce himself as the self-styled "Great Summoner Lugina," after all.
 	
*Lugina: You shut up! It makes me mad when you say it!
 	
*Lugina: Anyway, Bertz! What did you come here for?!
*Lugina: You're after Menon, not us, aren't you?!
 	
*Bertz: Such cruel words...
*Bertz: I came here because I wanted to see you and Seria.
 	
*Seria: ......
 	
*Bertz: Oh, Seria, please don't stare at me like that.
*Bertz: You're making me blush.
 	
*Seria: Why, you...
 	
*Bertz: Ha ha ha. If I speak the truth any longer, it seems it will displease my dear Seria, so...
*Bertz: ...I will take my leave.
*Bertz: I am content, just having seen Seria and my good friend's faces.
 	
*Bertz: Oh, I almost forgot! Lugina!
*Bertz: Since we ran into each other, I've got several new bits of information for you.
*Bertz: The Elgaia Federation and Randall Empire's top ranks are already aware of the situation here.
*Bertz: In short, they are already taking measures to address what happens next.
 	
*Paris: What do you mean?
 	
*Bertz: As expected of the noble-born Paris. Does that concern you?
 	
*Paris: Yes, it does concern me.
 	
*Bertz: He he, I appreciate that you're so straightforward. Allow me to explain.
*Bertz: It means that they are thinking of what comes after the demonic threat is handled...
*Bertz: ...and Karna Masta is defeated.
 	
*Paris: ......
 	
*Lugina: Bertz, you're such a...
 	
*Bertz: Ha ha ha ha, and with that, I really will be making my exit.
*Bertz: Having gained the powers of multiple demons, Mora is a more formidable foe than any you've faced before.
*Bertz: She might even be a challenge for , a candidate for the strongest being there is.
*Bertz: Until we meet again...
 	
*Lugina: Tsch, dealing with him is always such a pain.
 	
*Lugina: Listen, all of you.
*Lugina: I know I've said this before, but don't let his words confuse you.
 	
*Paris: We know.
*Paris: Giving us such information at a time like this...
*Paris: ...it must benefit him in some way.
 	
*Seria: Paris, it's best not to over-think it, just like Lugina said.
*Seria: Learn from Karl.
*Seria: He hasn't said a word since Bertz appeared.
 	
*Karl: Ha ha ha, it seemed like things would get complicated if I spoke up.
 	
*Karl: Besides, hasn't said anything either.
 	
*Seria: That's true in every conversation...
 	
*Seria: But, whatever.
*Seria: It seems like we're all used to Bertz now, so let's proceed on toward our original destination.
 	
*Karl: Yeah, you're right.
*Karl: , Paris, Lugina, let's go.
 	
*Paris: Yes.
 	
*Lugina: Tsch...
 	
*Lugina: That Bertz, what is he thinking?
*Lugina: Did he anticipate that Paris will return to the Empire after this battle is over?
*Lugina: ......
 	
*Lugina: Hmph, there's not enough to go on.
 	
*Lugina: Oh, well.
*Lugina: I won't let him have his way. Next time...