Chase and Meruin were taken aback by his sudden terror. Meruin looked up at Chase, who closed her eyes in thought. "I . . . don't particularly care what could happen to me or other people if I use this card. I'm a bit selfish like that, but then again, I'm an Adept of the Destruction Aeon aren't I? It's only natural . . . but, you seem serious about this, so even if I'm skeptical, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt. I promise I won't mess around with it, alright? Now calm down already."

A little silence ensued, then Chase broke it with a clap. "Anyway! I suppose I should just go find this god at the temple of Fate. It's been awhile since I've faced something powerful that didn't try to drive me _insane_ just by looking at it. Should be fun. Say, James, Meruin, you want to come with me on a little field trip later on? I suppose you two are smart enough to come with me and understand one of my fights. What do you say?"

Now it was Meruin's turn to tremble. One part excitement, one part _fear_. Chase was known for fighting . . . very, _very_, _**very**_, **_VERY _**_dangerous_ _adversaries_. The likes of which humankind was never even supposed to _look_ at. She's never won, of course (how can you win against those _things _anyway?) but that hasn't stopped her from trying. Meruin knew that one wrong glance at the wrong time could leave her insane.