The next day, as everyone was ready to head out for training, Gelda said, "Lord, there is a letter for you."
Liebe said, "Sure. And who is the sender?"
Gelda said, "No return address."
Liebe said, "Okay, then. I'll be in my office. And, like, tell Licht I asked for him, and also inform me when Alysa, Iris, and the others are here, okay?"
Gelda said, "Of course, Lord."
As Licht entered Liebe's office, Licht said, "So, what's up?"
Liebe said, "Bad news. Some very, very bad news."
Licht said, "What is it?"
Liebe gave Licht the letter. The letter said:
Mr. Liebe Faust,
We are the Xinoz, and we would like to state we are well aware of your status as a hero—and Gaia, as well as her race. Your team has been harboring a devil against her will. You have three days to meet us at the coordinates 76, 71, 76. We only want to know the devil's will.
You are requested to appear in your location. Otherwise, your status as a hero sheltering a devil will be made public, along with the evidence. And you are required, along with the devil and your right hand, and no one else.
A hero believing coexistence with devils? Laughable.
Licht said, "What the hell is this?"
Liebe said, "It also included pictures of Gaia in her true form."
Licht said, "What do we do now?"
Liebe said, "We should go. With Gaia. The three of us."
Licht said, "Are you actually considering this?"
Liebe said, "We don't have much of a choice since they know."
Licht said, "And where do these coordinates lead to?"
Liebe said, "The Abyssal Zone. Purgatory Palace. Dead center."
Licht said, "Great. Just great."
Liebe said, "Start preparing. While everyone trains at 5 km, we will take Gaia there and see."
Licht said, "Great. I'll get the equipment. But any idea how we will survive?"
Liebe said, "It will be you and me fighting. Easy. And Gaia will heal."
Licht said, "I really do hate it when you make matters sound so simple."