Worried that Priest Augustus might also be heading to Green Lake, Shade returned home before Luvia could bring breakfast to the table. Knowing that Shade would be using the Time Key shortly, the Girl with Purple Eyes pulled him from his frowning thoughts by bringing it up:
"Are you taking your cat with you this time? Little Mia doesn't like going out, but for some reason, she likes going with you to the Fifth Epoch. That cat really is strange."
The adorable Little Mia had her head buried in goat milk nearby. Even when she heard her name, she did not react. The cat could tell that it was not Shade calling her.
"I can't take Mia this time. Black Mist Camp is dangerous; danger is everywhere. This won't be as simple as sitting by a campfire and telling stories. Besides, I suspect there are demons there. Those strange shadows have only two possibilities: either they're demons, or... But no matter what, there are definitely demons there."
Seeing that Luvia was somewhat worried, Shade shook his head again:
"Don't compare adventures in the Fifth Epoch with my actions in the Sixth Epoch. For Time Exploration, demons are actually not particularly dangerous. What worries me this time is my companions. Is using their own existence to obtain goods really worth it?"
"But you have no right to make decisions for others."
Luvia reminded him, which made Shade think of the "Mole" who had died in the cellar:
"Yes, I respect everyone's choices. I just don't want to watch familiar people leave before my eyes."
The only item he needed to bring into the past this time was seawater for activating the relic conch, Undying Longing. Since Coldwater Port's exit was beneath Sea Cliff Cave, Shade only made a trip to Coldwater