Rean: I think we're past the midway point once we reach this area. The sender of the letter should be waiting for us somewhere here in the valley...
Emma: This valley... I sense the presence of spirits. Is it possible... some kind of seal?
Laura: Phew, snowy mountains sure take a toll on the body, right Emma?
Emma: Eh!? T, that's right! Strangely, the monsters also look as if they're thirsty for blood. It'll be difficult to get through here.
Rean: This much snow is rare even during the dead of winter so they're probably quite excited.
Alisa: Speaking of, you mentioned that something like this happened before right? It sounded like there was more to the story...
Rean: Ah....
Alisa: Um... if you have a hard time talking about it, I won't ask any further.
Rean: No it's fine, I was thinking of telling you guys one of these days. Please lend me your ears, everyone.

Rean: It happened 8 years ago.  The day Elise and I came to play at the valley.... Just like today, it suddenly started to snow heavily. We headed back to town in a hurry but on the way back, we encountered a bear-like monster.

Rean: At that time I was only 9 years old and Elise only 7, and so of course, I had no power to fight against a monster like that ... I became desperate and could do nothing but protect Elise from the monster's attacks.

Rean: As my consciousness continued to fade, I could only hear the sound of the monster's footsteps inching closer and closer. At this rate, Elise will be in danger... the moment I thought that...

Rean: The scar on my left chest pained as if it was burning...and my field of vision tainted blood red.

Rean: When I came back to my senses... I was standing in a sea of blood. What I held in my hand was... a small hatchet I brought along to clear away branches. Using that, a 9 year-old me mercilessly chopped up the huge monster before me.... Ever since then, I started to fear the "power" sleeping inside me. Always worried that one day, I might go berserk again and end up hurting Elise and the people around me...

Rean sighs heavily.

Rean: Sigh.... This is the trauma I have yet to overcome. As you all know, even after studying under Master Yun, I am still not able to fully control my power.

Rean has a painful expression.

Rean: Who knows, I'll probably end up hurting you guys next time. If that happens, then I...!
Alisa: Rean...
Rean: ... Haha... you're all scared now right?

Emma: ... Nothing of the sort.
Rean: Eh?
Jusis: ... Hmph, don't underestimate us.  After hearing this much, you think we'd be afraid now?
Elliot: Rather, I'm really glad that you're willing to open up to us this much.
Machias: Me too.
Rean: .....
Fie: Well, there you have it.
Gaius: No matter what happens, we'll always be by your side. So, nothing to worry about right?
Laura: We will always be your strength.
Alisa: Even if it's impossible by yourself, as long as we're together, everything's going to be fine. Don't you agree?
Rean: Everyone.... thanks.

Rean: Up ahead is the upper stream of the valley. In order to stop this strange phenomenon, please lend me your strengths.
Everyone: Of course!