During the time span when the group led by Cylia and Elsa departed to Grat, the invasions in Rostanta commenced. The whole nation was alerted and prepared for attacks coming from Lucio's army.
They expected to encounter a large number of enemies, however, they were stunned when the enemies consisted of almost only demons. Only a handful of humans accompanied the demons but they looked like they were forced to tag along.
But the number of enemies did not matter as the demon army waltzed through the defense and took down one town after another as they headed toward Fuera, the capital of Rostanta and the place where Mika and his comrades were waiting.
Then, a dozen days passed until Fuera finished their last preparations.
The enemies were already in sight as they marched to Fuera.
"..."
"..."
Belian and Mika were changing their clothes and equipment in a room.
None of them uttered a word and apathetically did their own preparations.