After the battle against the Elements, Chikasu, Kuraya, Sayuri and Ghost arrived at a sort of plain when they were surrounded by a thick fog.

"Wow, look at all this fog…" Chikasu said.

When they proceed further, they saw a young man in blue hair at the base of a Giant Tree conversing with a projection.

Guardian of the World Tree

Yuan Ka-Fai

"It seems we finally reached the limit of the communication range." someone on the other side said.

Former Hero of the Great War

Kratos Aurion

"I see." Yuan said.

"From what I've heard, the Heroes Coalition in a place called Neo-City sounds very promising." Kratos said.

"Yes… If only Mithos were still alive. He'd like that place too… A place where judgment doesn't get passed down based on race." Yuan said. "In any case, this will be our final farewell. Are you sure you don't want to contact Lloyd and let him know?"

"There's no need. Lloyd and I said our goodbyes when I left Aselia." Kratos said. "My place is in the past. I'm counting on you to look after the World Tree."

"Of course." Yuan said.

"Yuan? Kratos?" Chikasu asked.

"Chikasu Ishihara. It really has been a long time, old friend." Yuan said.

"Far too long, I'd say." Chikasu said. "Sorry if I was interrupting anything."

"No, it is we who should apologize. We squandered the ideals the first generation Dimensional Heroes stood for, and betrayed their trust." Kratos said.

"That's not true, Kratos. Martel's death drove Mithos mad. You're not the ones to blame." Chikasu said.

"First generation?" Kuraya asked.

"Ah, a Lunarian and a Yuki-onna. It's been a while since I've seen your kind." Kratos said.

"The multiverse has changed a great deal since our time as heroes." Chikasu said.

"Indeed it has, but Lloyd and his friends seemed to face straightened out all the problems we left behind before they were whisked away to your son." Kratos said.

"That's a good thing to know." Chikasu said.

"Who are you?" Sayuri asked.

"This is-" Chikasu started.

"I appreciate the gesture, Chikasu, but I am more than capable of introducing myself." Kratos said. "I am Kratos Aurion. I travel with Derris-Kharlan into the depths."

"Kratos is an old friend of mine and Chikasu's, as we were all of the first-generation Dimensional Heroes. I've kept him informed on what's transpired on this world since he left." Yuan said. "And in return, he's done the same for me regarding our companions who moved to Derris-Kharlan. Please don't mention this to your son, as he might tell Lloyd and the others. In any case, this is the last contact he has with this world."

"Understood." Chikasu said.

"When you contact him again, give him this message. 'Please continue to look after Lloyd, and all of his friends.'" Kratos said.

"You've got it." Chikasu said in acknowledgment.

"We're about to lose our communication link. I'm afraid I must say goodbye." Kratos said. "Farewell, Yuan Ka-Fai, my friend."

"Farewell, Kratos Aurion, my friend." Yuan said as Kratos' projection turns off and the fog disperses.

"So… Kratos is really going for it, is he?" Ghost asked.

"Yes. He was the only human that was a member of Cryxis, and as such, he regrets the atrocities he has committed. He considers this his way of atonement." Yuan said.

"Just like Sectonia when she became David's first member." Ghost said. "Still, I can hardly believe that the Dimensional Heroes wasn't just a name Jexi and his team came up with."

"More of a mere coincidence." Sayuri said.

"I've heard that you're officially out of retirement now. Would you consider joining the Coalition alongside Kratos?" Yuan asked.

"Maybe I should. My children are already off on their own adventures. Now that I'm out of retirement, I think it's time to get back into the hero game, but not right now." Chikasu said.

"I see. You wish to inform your son so that he wouldn't worry about you all." Yuan said.

"Exactly. He's already got Water looking after our world for him. He shouldn't burden himself with worrying about his family back home." Sayuri said.

"Kratos will be surprised, but I'm sure that both he and your son will understand." Yuan said.

"Before we do, what's Derris-Kharlan?" Kuraya asked.

"It's the name of a world, very far from ours. They say it's the native land of the summon spirits and elves." Yuan said. "Right now, or… before just a few moments ago, they were roaming the vast multiverse, looking for somewhere they can live in peace."

"So, Kratos is one Derris-Kharlan right now?" Sayuri asked.

"That's right." Yuan said.

"From what I've heard, I'm sure he'll like it there." Chikasu said. "Anyways, it was good to see you again, old friend."

"Likewise, Chikasu. Take care on your adventures." Yuan said as they left. "It really is as the old saying goes. When one journey ends, another begins."