The following morning, everyone was ready for Celes Beach.
Gelda said, "My lord, are you ready?"
Liebe said, "Open the portal."
Gelda said, "Understood."
Liebe said, "Liebe Faust deploying," and they all went to Celes Beach.
Liebe said, "Let's finish this."
Lichts said, "Let me help."
Liebe said, "I don't need it."
Licht said, "You need to catch and bring back three. That won't be easy."
Liebe said, "The captain entrusted me with the task, so it's mine alone. Don't get in the way."
Gelda said, "Lord, please at least take one of them in case we need to bring you back."
Liebe said, "Okay then… how about Elizabeth?"
Elizabeth said, "Yeah! Finally something fun!"
Liebe said, "Just don't get in my way."
Elizabeth said, "Got it. But wait—I can't fly, and swimming hundreds of kilometers seems a bit much."
Alysa said, "Then how about I go? I promise I won't disturb you and will just watch… unless you're about to die."
Licht said, "That's both dedicated and creepy."
Liebe said, "Elizabeth it is. Now… Dark Magic: Blessing of Dark!"
And Elizabeth grew a pair of black wings.
Elizabeth said, "I could have done that with my shadow magic, but thanks."
Liebe said, "No, you couldn't have. Your shadow wings are still too unpredictable. Now, let's go."
Gelda said, "Elizabeth and Liebe, take care. We're here, waiting."
Elizabeth said, "Got it, Mommy."
Gelda said, "And Elizabeth—no funny business."
Elizabeth said, "Okay, Mommy. Serious mode on."
Liebe said, "Let's go."
Elizabeth said, "Roger!"
Then they took off.
After they left, Licht said, "Now that that's taken care of, time to enjoy the beach. This day is far too nice to stay awake."
Alysa said, "But isn't that what you always do?"
Licht said, "Yes. And what would be the point of making an exception today?"
Alysa said, "Same."
Gelda said, "I will keep watch in case they return or anything goes wrong."
As Elizabeth and Liebe flew over the ocean, Elizabeth said, "What's the plan, brother?"
Liebe said, "We need to go further. The waters here are way too shallow for any aqua fins. We need to move at least 75 km from the beach."
Elizabeth said, "Got it."
After reaching the ideal position, Elizabeth said, "What now? We didn't bring any bait. How are we supposed to find one?"
Liebe said, "Watch and don't distract me. Dark Magic: Dark Droplets!"
A drop of darkness fell into the water and mixed with it.
Liebe said, "This drop of darkness will allow me to sense movement in the water, but unfortunately the range is only a 1 km radius. So, any fish that moves within 1 km—I will know. And the moment we find one, we go for the kill."
Elizabeth said, "Got it. Now let's wait."
Liebe closed his eyes and started to wait.
After a few seconds, Liebe felt something. He drew his dual swords.
"Dark Magic: Dark Slash!"
The slash stayed in midair.
Liebe said, "Watch carefully… Now, slash!"
The slash moved fast toward the aqua fin, and yet the fish managed to swim forward and escape it.
Elizabeth said, "Well… that was kind of disappointing."
Liebe said, "Don't be so sure."
He pointed his finger upward, and the slash changed course, cutting the tail fin from beneath the water. Losing its tail fin, the aqua fin bled out and died.
Liebe said, "Now that's one."
Elizabeth said, "Well, no wonder you missed so easily."
Liebe said, "Take it to the Shadow Realm."
Elizabeth said, "Got it. Now—Shadow Magic: Endless Shadow!"
A shadow opened, and the fish was thrown into it.
Liebe said, "That's one. Only about three more to go."
Elizabeth said, "Didn't Aunt Lilith ask for five?"
Liebe said, "For the fifth… I have some special plans."
Elizabeth said, "Oh? Well…"