After defeating Maya, the second Demon Mother, you returned to the Red Sprite. As you were reporting, Arthur crashed again, and familiar figures appeared to the crew. The Three Wises Mans hinted that humanity, after disposing of the weakest beings, will reign with one, united spirit. 'The absence of acrimony or hostility will prevent the Earth from ever again being put at risk. Humanity's spirit shall sing HIS praises daily, as they are directed, and shall nourish the Earth. That is the song under which humanity will become as one.' they said. After this surprising declaration, Louisa Ferre apparead, promising another destiny for humanity. A 'return to their souls' origin.' Her gaze grew more intense on you as she continued. '...A time of death and birth, destruction and creation...Bring back to the land that spirit of freedom. Then you'll find that humans will be allowed to become a part of nature. Quite unlike humans as they are now... living off the fat of the land, alienated from nature. I say let the Schwarzwelt loose! When the earth is filled with demons, the life of a human will again have worth. Your days will be beautiful ones, where you polish your souls in a world led by free gods. And if a spirit among you in that world becomes depraved, may you bid him farewell. There is no worth in a spirit who fears death and clings so covetously to life.' The crew was quite disturbed. They didn't know what to do. Zelenin, also coming out of nowhere, suddenly spoke. 'Just as the Wise Men said...The question of how we should lead humanity has been put to us. I am here now to tell you my feelings on the matter. Not my feelings, precisely...More like my calling. I am leaving the Red Sprite to follow wherever the Lord's will take me. The time of judgment is near and I cannot remain idle. Ludwig... Thank you for all that you have done for me. I pray that everyone on the Red Sprite awakens to His guidance. And, Tamashi, I would like you to join me.' Hearing this, several people approached to pledge allegiance to Zelenin, praising her. The latter's calm expression darkened however. An arm came to rest on your shoulder. It waw Jimenez. Ignoring everyone else, he addressed you personally. 'Those ancient assholes and their stuck-up reading pissed me off, but I'll tell you what...What the chick after that said really hit home. A free life, where if you die it's your own fault...That's not too bad. And I'm thinking maybe I have it in me to make a world like that. So it's time I said adios to the Red Sprite. From now on, I'm a free man.' He paused. 'But hey, don't you worry about me. The Schwarzwelt's probably better for a man in my condition anyway. I'm real sorry for all the trouble I caused you, Ludwig. And I hope that despite that you will agree to come live with the demons and... me.' New crew members seemed to want to follow Jimenez. As for you, what were you going to do? Zelenin and Jimenez stared at you, eager to know your choice. They were also ready to convince you and protect you from the enemy. Choose one of the two or...neither. Zelenin managed not to show his displeasure at seeing Jimenez. 'Ludwig, you'll be safe and...' The hybrid-demon cut the angel off. 'Bullshit! You want to make him your lapdog. Ludwig belongs among the demons. Right man?' The rest of the crew, who hadn't yet choose their side, were maybe the most tense. Since they planned to follow you, their fate was in your hands. After all your prowess, coupled with your immense courage and strength, it was only logical that you would be the next commander. But...your role was even more important than simply protecting your comrades from the Red Sprite. Were you going to be the Demon Champion, God's Soldier, or simply a human looking for an alternative? Many higher beings have been wondering this since your arrival in the Schwarzwelt. You were nothing special. At least, that's what they had thought at first. But you were a real threat, the perfect representation of man's indomitable will...