827 Guesses and Assumptions, The Possible Circumstances that Led to the Current Scenario

Day 204 - 4:30 PM - Taal Volcano, Municipality of Talisay, Province of Batangas

"Whew! It's too hot here."

Ilia complained while fanning the front collar of her loose clothes, not minding that in every pull, the deep valley between her ample mounds was being exposed.

"Just endure a bit," Mark said with a shrug. "I only asked for Chimetrice, and you insisted on coming yourself."

"You wanted to ask about a sealed Ancient Demon, right?" Ilia replied. "In these cases, it's better that you ask me instead of Master."

"I agree." Chimetrice chimed in. "Like how Ilia released my seal, she's more knowledgeable in these kinds of stuff."

Right now, Mark, Chimetrice, and Ilia stood near the base of the remains of Taal Volcano. In front of them were the nearly broken remains of the [Lava Infected].