You had snuck into the House of Hope with your party, but you were swiftly left on your own when they vanished into red mist.

"You really thought you could sneak around my own home, little mouse?" A laugh echoed from the shadows and out came Raphael - in his devil form. "Such a shame," he clicked his tongue, "they seemed such wonderful company."

Then his eyes glimmered.

"Tell you what, little mouse," he started, circling around you like a hungry predator. "I'll strike a deal with you, hm?"