In the next five days, they trained to their hearts' content. Finally, on the morning of their departure, as they all arrived at their hotel and Licht and M returned, Liebe said, "So, how was your little training session?"
Licht said, "Fine. Finally got a chance to train, and it was great."
Liebe said, "Great. Good to see you haven't gotten rusty yet. And M, have you decided yet whether you want to join Team Liebe or not?"
M said, "If I do, can you promise me that it will ensure I can fulfill the dreams of the one I idealize?"
Liebe said, "I can, and I will ensure your wish becomes a reality."
M said, "Ok then, I will join Team Liebe."
Liebe said, "Good to have you on board. Well then, Gelda, make a portal. Time to go home."
Gelda said, "About that, Lord, we actually received new orders from the Grandmaster."
Liebe said, "Sorry, what now?"
Gelda said, "Exactly. We have been given two weeks to visit four nations."
Liebe said, "Ok, what did he say?"
Gelda said, "Well, he stated we need to visit Aldina and tell the Diamond Warrior heinm and ask how he is doing, and ask him for some annoying old advice. Then from there, we need to go to Symphonics and meet the Grand Maestro Alex and ask him for some melted ice that no one needs. Then from there, we need to visit Harmonia and meet the Commander of Division 7, Eline, and finally ask her for a Twilight Ingot. Then we have to go to Zernos and meet the man dubbed 'The One Who Doesn't Sleep' and ask him for some coffee and lapis lazuli.Then we go to the land of Sakura and ask the shogun for some peanuts. And before all this, he asked you to ask Mr. Geno for a paper crane."
Liebe said, "What now? Let me get this straight: we are being sent around the world to meet powerful people, but not to train or anything, just to ask for everyday items?"
Gelda said, "I'm aware of that."
Liebe said, "Let me see." As he saw the list, he realized it truly was what Gelda stated. Liebe said, "Great. Now we are being sent on a two-week mission for a goddamn treasure hunt."
M just laughed and said, "Is this really what you Black Rose members do?"
Liebe said, "Sadly, no."
Gelda said, "Also, it stated for this mission, Elizabeth is compulsory. And well, the King stated since you all have been working so hard, you have my permission to spend about one thousand gold coins on your personal shopping."
Alysa said, "Nice."
Gelda said, "Lord, please get the paper crane from Geno's office, and also I will get Elizabeth."
Liebe said, "Ok then."
As he went into Geno's office, Aime said, "The Knight of One has been expecting you."
Liebe said, "Ok then." As they entered, Geno said, "Welcome."
Liebe said, "Thank you, sir."
Geno said, "Sure. I suppose I have something you need."
Liebe said, "I wouldn't say that, and I'm sure a paper crane isn't that important."
Geno said, "Even the tiniest details help. Like this here." Liebe said, "So, can I have the paper crane?"
Geno said, "You already do."
Liebe said, "Sorry, what?"
Geno said, "Look at your shoulder." Liebe saw that a paper crane was already there.
Liebe said, "Thank you, sir."
Geno said, "One more thing: if you ever want to master Afterglow and Rampage, you know where I am. And from what I saw, what you have isn't truly Afterglow; it only activated because of luck."
Liebe said, "I understand."
Geno said, "Well, if you ever decide to take a gap year, then join me for a vacation in the Abyssal Zone, now won't you?"
Liebe said, "Of course, sir. I will definitely consider it."
Geno said, "Good to know."
Then Liebe left Geno's office, and he returned to the hotel. Inside, Elizabeth was waiting.
Liebe said, "Yoo, how is home? Have you been holding down the fort for me?"
Elizabeth said, "After what you did, there was enough paperwork to actually make a fort out of."
Liebe said, "Thanks, I guess."
Elizabeth said, "Brother, you really have gotten stronger."
Liebe said, "Uhhh, thanks."
Elizabeth whispered, "And what is this about you and Alysa not being a thing? Is it true?"
Liebe said, "Yeah, I suppose we couldn't stand the test of reality."
Alysa said, "Ok, brother."
Liebe said, "Ok then, let's get going."
Meanwhile, somewhere in Baledia, a man stated, "Hungry."
The other person stated, "Just wait a few days, and you will get your fill. Astrous Chronous, your days are officially numbered, and soon Eldoria will be no more."
As Liebe and everyone departed from the empire.