Indeed. This is the game that takes place right before he challenged me. So it's very interesting to get to fight someone on these grounds.

... Come now, I'm not spoiling anything for when the deeds actually happen. Forgive me if I'm irritatingly vague from here on out, I have to be careful with my treasured red sword. [ cackle! ] Ah... I think Natsuhi and Krauss are up to something interesting as well. Let's take a look.