The next morning, as they were departing from Haldonia, Hwang came.
Hwang said, "So, you are heading out."
Liebe said, "Yeah, the next round is in a few days in Hazen."
Hwang said, "I see. Even though I lost, I learned a lot from you as a man. Ziki, Meili, and the others have already started training. The next time, it won't be so easy."
Liebe said, "Counting on it, man."
Hwang said, "Then it's a promise."
As they boarded the ship, Hwang said, "Show me the future you are fighting for, Liebe Faust."
As the ship departed, Licht said, "Well, Haldonia was fun, I guess."
Liebe said, "Yeah. And by the way, I received it this morning."
Licht said, "Received what?"
Liebe said, "An invite to the Festival of Warriors. But it's just for me."
Licht said, "What? Let me see."
As Liebe showed it, it stated: Only for Liebe Faust.
Licht said, "I see."
Liebe said, "It's best if I don't go. Where's the fun in a festival without you guys?"
Licht said, "Stating from a strictly tactical standpoint, you should go. But don't use your power too much. And honestly, since the next round is against Zen from Hazen, we might have won already."
Liebe said, "Yeah, we have. So, what's in the second round, anyway?"
Liebe said, "A 1v1. We'll win either way, no matter what. Might as well send someone like Gaia for the experience."
Licht said, "Okay, sure."
Liebe said, "What are you guys going to do till then?"
Licht said, "Not sure. Might just mess around or something."
Meanwhile, in Lichee's room, through a portal in time, someone came.
Lichee said, "Asty? Why are you here?"
Asty said, "I came to see if you're okay here in time."
Lichee said, "Yeah, I'm great. Also, don't take me back. Can I stay here for the rest of my life?"
Asty said, "No, you can't. Unfortunately, our time may have treated you harshly, yet this era doesn't need you. And it seems like this era has taught you quite a bit."
Lichee said, "Looks like it."
Asty said, "Good to know. But remember, you still haven't learned the lesson you were sent here for. Unfortunately, so you can't return just yet."
Lichee said, "Wait, does this mean if I don't learn, I can stay here forever?"
Asty said, "No, it doesn't mean that. It means I will have to punch it into your idiot brains. This era already has a hero—one from which you can learn from."
Lichee said, "Learn what? All everyone does is spoil me. Honestly, I can get used to it. Plus, he lets me destroy stuff all I want—just in remote areas. But still, great."
Asty nodded in a 'no' and said, "Your attribute was never the issue."
Lichee said, "I'm sorry for the trouble I caused you."
Asty said, "Yes, you have indeed caused huge damage. It was never your attribute. But it seems in another era, another Faust found a better use of this dark-based attribute."
Lichee said, "Yeah, I'm sorry. But I don't have a mom like he does."
Asty said, "And that's why you can learn from them, so that you don't end up like Lilith Faust. But even in our era, there are other people out there like Gelda, and Jewel, and Domr, who can help you. Give that a try."
Lichee said, "Yeah, I guess."
Asty said, "Now then, I told you what you have to do. I hope the next time we meet, it's to take you back. Also, your fight with Lilith Faust was hilarious. And you still lost, and it was a fist fight. And they say youth has warm blood."
Lichee said, "Don't remind me."
Asty said, "Don't worry, I showed it to your father, and we both had the laughs of our lives. Of course, felt bad for Lilith too."
Lichee said, "Feel bad for me, not that asshole! I was the one getting punched in the face."
Asty said, "Not that funny, huh, when you're on the other end of the spectrum?"
Lichee said, "No, it isn't."
Meanwhile, in Alysa's room, as Licht opened the door and entered, saying, "Umm, Alysa, you got anything to eat? I'm starving," he saw Alysa and Horn drinking tea. His mouth was wide open seeing this.
Alysa said, "Ummmm… ummm… this… Licht, this is my friend, Horn."
Licht said, "I know who she is, but how do you know her?"
Alysa said, "Wait, you know her? But how?"
Horn said, "Greetings, Mr. Tiny Testicles."
Licht said, "Don't call me that! Also, Alysa, how do you know her?"
Alysa said, "Long story. One day, I felt suspicious—Liebe was eating fish despite the fact he hates fish, and I was like, 'Too weird to be true.' And… tada! Horn."
Licht said, "Same. You really should stop eating it, since, you know, it kinda gives it away."
Horn said, "Liebe may not do it, but Leo, Joseph, and Zen enjoy it fairly. One of the reasons to keep it—those three can't be too similar to Liebe in order to maintain the lie."
Licht said, "For the love of—"