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Preposterous! We could never accept peace with the elves!

Yes, well, the letter they sent us was asking for a "return to diplomacy."

They gave it up first when they exiled our people from the country!

This is just another one of their devious schemes.

Exactly. All they want is to keep us tame and controlled before we reclaim too much of our power!

We will only be giving them an opportunity to oppress us further.

Perhaps, but...

Your Grace.

Shh.

Aw, Prince Olbaas. He's fast asleep.

I thought that attending the council of elders would help mold him into the future leader of our people,

but it just wore him out.

I'll carry him to his chambers.

Thanks.

Well, well, well...

Skipping out on saying goodbye to the family, are we?

What would your kid think?

It makes no difference.

Hmm. I can tell that your heart is set on this.

Of course.

I get power out of this deal, right?

Enough power to make my dream a reality.

Absolutely.

Just as promised.

I haven't had elven food in ages!

It's the best!

Oh really? You mean you haven't been back here since you got those MP recovery rings?

That's right.

I earned an invite to Rohzenheim after I saved the elven army from a tough spot.

We still appreciate what you did back then.

And we thank you for helping us again now.

Don't mention it!

I'm only here as a rental because some sly dog pulled a bunch of strings, after all.

This guy, I swear. What kinda hero holds a grudge?

I was worried when I first heard they had dispatched you all to Rohzenheim.

Why is that?

Because I already gauged your strength at the Academy tournament.

I'm shocked you didn't lose any party members with a Sword Lord as your only powerhouse.

What is your typical party like, Sir Helmios?

I have about 10 members.

They're primarily Greater Saints, Archwizards, and Sword Lords.

Talk about the ultimate party!

So it's mostly built around 3-star classes.

That's surprising. I always assumed the Hero's party had a lot more people in it.

Personally, I find it easier and more efficient to work with a smaller group of elite warriors.

Even if someone dies, the Empire has a system in place to dispatch a replacement.

A replacement...?

They die in battle, huh?

Things must be just as bad on the frontlines in the Empire.

Well, I was able to help stabilize most of the battles there.

Right now, the demonic deity in Rohzenheim is a bigger threat.

Anyways, this won't be anything like the martial arts tournament.

You pulled a fast one on me the day of the entrance exams,

so this time I want to see everything that your Summoner powers have to offer.

Jeez, he's holding that against me, too?

Why of course.

Oh?

I would never shortchange an ally who has my back!

But you only get to see the Skills that I need to use in battle.

Summon!

It's always wild to see them up close.

I can summon a total of 70 creatures that are just like these.

Wow, cool. I see how it is.

You totally held back against me during our fight at the Academy, huh?

But whatever.

Alright. The plan will be for Allen and I to fight the demonic deity alone.

Sound good?

Huh?

What? How does that work?!

Why aren't we fighting?

I mean, you guys are only going to get in the way.

Aw...

These summon creatures are stronger than any of you and can heal themselves.

They're like having a mini-army.

So the best party formation that we have is: Me, Allen, and his summons.

That's not fair...

I can see you've all cleared every Trial of the Gods. Your equipment is great, too.

I commend your efforts in defeating those six million monsters,

but we all know you couldn't have done it without Allen.

Not to mention your Sword Lord doesn't even have full mastery of her Extra Skill.

Ouch...

The rest of you don't have Talents strong enough to make a difference.

Trust me when I say it's better you stay put.

Let us handle this.

Allen?

Sir Helmios has fought against five demonic deities in the past,

but even he only managed to defeat two of them.

Worse yet, he lost many allies in the process.

To keep everyone's hopes up, the public never hears the full truth,

but the reality is that even the Hero's party loses sometimes.

Our odds of beating Rehzel are only 50%, even with Sir Helmios on our side.

And if Rehzel turns out to be a Greater Deity, then we're probably screwed.

So, I leave it up to you guys to decide whether you'll join the fight or not.

Losing will mean everybody dies...

Don't be silly, Krena.

When things look bad, we'll fly the coop.

Losing can't kill you as long as you run away before it's too late!

Huh?

Aw, jeez...

In that case, the elves will unfortunately have to wait a few years to get their capitol back.

I think running is a smart move, but why wait a few years?

Because failure means we have to train hard enough to succeed the next time.

Isn't that obvious?

I swear, your brain is wired in the weirdest way. But hey, that's certainly better than dying!

So, what do you say?

I will join you, of course.

I won't leave Sir Allen to fend for himself!

Same here.

I wanna fight by Allen's side!

I'm in, too.

Ditto!

A bunch of young hotheads.

Well, I can't leave my comrades hanging by dying here, either.

So I'm praying that your Extra Skills will help us pull this off.

Sir Allen.

As you know, I've always kept my Extra Skill in reserve because of my duty

to protect Princess Sophialohne from danger.

However, this is one battle where you can count on it as part of your strategy!

Aw, Volmaar!

All right. I'll take you up on that.

That means Dogora's the only one who doesn't bring an Extra Skill to the table.

Stop busting my chops, dude!

Wait, your Axe User can't activate his Extra Skill?

Now I'm even more shocked you survived this long with these two as your vanguard.

Well, excuse me!

You have no loyalty or ties to Rohzenheim.

Why throw yourself into this fight?

You'll end up dead.

Because my friends are going! That's all the reason I need, dammit!

Fine, then.

Why don't we have a sparring match?

I'll show you how little your platitudes actually mean on the battlefield.

Bring it the hell on!

My Extra Skill isn't working...

You can do it, Krena! Don't give up!

There's nothing wrong with holding down the fort, Dogora.

Stuff it!

I'm going and that's final!

My attacks aren't enough? Fine! I'll just be a meat shield!

Nobody's taking my spot!

Okay, we hear you.

Let's go another round!

What he said!

Yeesh. All right, I know better than to fight a losing argument.

Yeah, baby!

So, should we keep training?

No. Our strategy is all worked out.

We head for Fortenia tomorrow.

You don't need me to come?

No. I would like you to stay here in the event something goes wrong.

Volmaar and I will fight on behalf of the elven people.

We're counting on you, Sophie.

Your Majesty.

There is a good chance that Fortenia gets destroyed in this battle, is that all right with you?

Of course.

It's worth averting the greater calamity.

Then we won't hold anything back.

May the heroic saviors of our nation...

be blessed by the Sovereign of Spirits.

Thank you!

We're off! Goodbye for now!

Goodbye for now!

Goodbye for now!

Goodbye for now!

Whoa!

It's huge!

That must be the World Tree.

What a beautiful city.

It is!

Not a soul around.

Yeah. We knew there were no elves here, but the lack of monsters is weird.

This is where you split off, Volmaar.

Right.

Please keep Princess Sophialohne safe.

It's about time they showed up.

Six of them?

Dark-haired boy. You're the Liberated, aren't you?

Let's see if I can make 'em angry.

Yeah! And I'm here to tear you to shreds, Demonic Deity Rehzel!

Fortenia is no longer yours!

It's rather hilarious to hear that coming from a lowly human.

Did the elves put you up to this with their sob story and fake tears?

I pity your ignorance.

You think I'm a dumb chump?

I know plenty, Rehzel!

Including the fact that you're a dark elf!

Oh?

Bingo!

You guys have been fixated on the World Tree for over a thousand years.

Talk about obsessive freaks!

Too bad you're giving it back to the elves today, you old fart.

"Give it back," you say?

The World Tree has always been ours to begin with!

It finally came back into the proper hands!

And none shall take it from us again!

What are you talking about?!

The World Tree was originally under elven care!

Ah, you're a high elf. Royalty, I assume?

The descendants of the Priestess of Prayer have simply rewritten history in their favor.

That's ridiculous!

Both sides have a very different grasp of history, it seems.

But whatever!

No matter what the circumstances are, it doesn't excuse the fact that

you marched in here with an army of monsters and slaughtered thousands of elves!

What are you going to do about it?

Bring your reign of terror to an end!

I'll strike first! Quick Summon!

Recruit.

Try this on for size!

Drago!

Right!

Hellfire of Fury!

Heal!

This can't be!

That blew the temple to pieces...

Don't worry about it.

You killed Neftira with one attack, eh?

That didn't even leave a scratch on him?!

Drago!

His punch is that strong?!

It wiped out my Bron squad using Protect, too.

Helmios said even his hero powers couldn't view the stats of the demonic deities,

but I guarantee you this guy is pushing at least 30,000!

Only an attack on par with the Hero's Extra Skill is gonna hurt him.

I have no choice!

Krena, Dogora! He's all alone! Let him have it!

- All right!

- Okay!

That shattered my ribs... he's way too strong!

Huh. I'm surprised that didn't kill you.

Quit wasting time and give me your best, already.

Gravity!

Hellfire of Fury!

This is our best chance, while he's distracted!

Krena! It's all you!

Roger that!

Limit Break!

Finally, they open the gate.

Do it now, Volmaar!

Extra Skill: Illumillion!

Nice! They both hit him where he's most vulnerable!

I was wondering where you had positioned your seventh member.

Too bad your tactics are childish and shallow.

Krena!

If only she could use her Skills!

One pig for the slaughter.

Begone, pesky fly.

He's using a spell!

Or wait... I guess not?

Dammit.

I still couldn't use my Skills!

Closed your Extra Gate already?

You're just fools who stand helplessly before the gates of power.

I grow bored, Liberated boy!

Liberated?

That's right.

Only those who can open and surpass the gates of power are considered the Liberated.

Those like you and me!

Krena is someone "standing before the gate"?

Wait a second...

This world has different modes like Normal, Extra, and Hell.

The people on normal mode can use an "Extra" Skill

to unleash a very powerful attack.

If I'm right, Extra Skills are allowing them

to temporarily tap into the power of Extra Mode.

And if "the Liberated" are people who constantly have access to that power,

it must mean that they're playing on Extra Mode!

Since Rehzel is one of the Liberated, it means he's a dark elf who made it to Extra Mode.

Then, it is possible?

There's a way for my friends on Normal Mode to switch over to Extra Mode?

Flame Lance!

What do we do, Allen?!

Forget the plan.

We run for it!

What a shame, Liberated boy.

You were simply too hasty in challenging me.

Says the guy who leaves himself wide open!

This is your secret weapon?

Crap!

All out of tricks, are you?

Yep. I used everything in my arsenal.

Except this last thing!

Impossible!

The Hero?!

What are you doing here?!

To kill you, obviously!

Holy Sword!

It worked!

Sir Helmios!

- Aaaallllright!

- Suck on that!

Thanks for your help, Sir Helmios.

You're the one who made the plan.

But jeez, would it kill you to give me an easier job?

Well, I knew that Holy Sword was our only real shot at winning.

Letting your weak party feed his overconfidence until I blindside him.

The plan worked like a charm.

I'm glad we were able to beat him before things got out of hand.

You guys did a great job hanging in there!

It was nothing.

Okay, hurry up and put him down for good!

Huh? But I already stabbed him in the heart.

That's weird, my grimoire doesn't say anything...

I'll admit, I never expected the Hero to come swinging at me.

A brilliant move.

That attack was strong enough to wipe out one of my hearts.

You're telling me this guy has multiple hearts?!

Not good. Holy Sword is only once per day!

What's wrong? Done already?

Then feast your eyes on this.

I abandoned my home, my people, and even my family to obtain this ultimate power!

Uh-oh, we might be in trouble!

All Heal!

You filthy animals will never have the World Tree.

I'll slaughter every last one of you!

Go, Drago squad!

My summons can't do anything than buy us a few seconds of time!

Mister Hero!

Your attacks are worthless against him now.

Just pull back.

Phoenix Blade!

Volmaar!

Sophie! Use your Great Elemental!

M-my apologies, Sir Allen! I've already been trying to use it, but something's wrong!

Huh?

Worst timing ever. This is bad! Very bad!

Rehzel hasn't used a single magic spell.

We're screwed once he does!

Okay, time to bite the bullet.

Hey, Demonic Deity Rehzel!

You fight like an overweight cow!

Let me show you how it's really done!

Get up here and fight me, Liberated against Liberated!

Oh?

Sir Allen?!

Wait, did I miss this part of the plan?

Oh no...

I'm right here, Rehzel!

Don't you dare, Allen!

That suits me just fine!

Yes! He's casting a spell!

It's going to cost me my life, but I can at least make sure my friends escape!

Deputize: Mirror!

You think I don't know it can reflect magic?

Oh, hell! He read me like an open book!

Griff, we have to help Allen!

Griff! Why won't you listen to me?!

Sir Helmios.

Master Allen will buy you time.

Take everyone and flee from here.

Huh?

Oh, so that's his plan.

- But I don't think your boss thought this through.

- Flame Lance!

- Take this, jerkface!

- His friends won't agree to that, no matter what.

- Let me go!

And neither will I!

Allen! I know you're still alive!

You stupid hothead!

You're always doing the craziest shit, man!

Wearing that smug look on your face every time...

Seeing how tough and smart you are... it drove me nuts!

But you gave me a goal to strive for and that's how I made it this far!

Allen!

Sorry, Dogora.

Nah, let me apologize.

Huh?

I need you to do me a favor and tell my folks back home...

that I'm sorry I couldn't see them again.

Hey! Don't sign your own death warrant!

Tenacious vermin.

Die, dark-haired brat!

Dogora!

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