"He intended for us..." Edward muttered as Mikoto took the lead. "This man truly meant for us to meet him after all." Tearing his gaze from the gloomy genome, the bard glanced towards the others with a look of uncertainty. Despite how much he tried to believe they weren't marching to their deaths, Edward truly felt as if the odds were against them. However, he refused to voice a single word that would cause his friends distress. For the sake of Gaia, they had to be victorious.

"No matter what happens..." He began. "Do not turn back." With that said, he hurried after Mikoto.