"I can see light," a Fishman guard at the entrance of the Demon's Lair said.

"Move the barrier out of the way," Lupenia’s Champion, Radium ordered.

Two of the Fishman guards opened the barrier on both sides wide enough that someone could get through.

The shimmering floating crystal was the first to leave the Demon's Lair.

Next came Grano, Kang Oh, and Eder in that order.

"You worked hard," Radium greeted Kang Oh's party, his turtle face smiling.

"We did. The smell of Gureko's mouth was horrendous," Kang Oh smiled and said.

"Haha, I've smelt it before myself. It really is terrible," Radium agreed.

"Here."

Kang Oh passed him Gureko's Core.

"Thank you."

Radium took it and passed it over to his subordinate.

"Send it to the Shaman."

"Yes, sir!"

His subordinate received the core and immediately set out.

"Who is this Shaman?" Eder asked.

"The Shaman is responsible for purifying and managing the core," Radium replied.

"Is she beau..." Eder began, but he stopped once he recalled Queen Roane's face.

Kang Oh stared at him, seemingly saying, 'You sure don't give up' and said to Radium, "I'd like to see the queen."

Give and take.

He'd...