***
The next day.
"Isn't there a better way to get the gem without a fight?" Aaron asked.
Jacob arrived at the house where Aaron and Aerith were staying. Aaron invited him as he probably knew a lot about the gem, given his position as the leader of the Tree Dove Group.
Jacob initially refuses to cooperate because he realizes Eliane's terrible power. With her abilities, she could easily destroy other groups.
However, after Jacob discovered that Aaron and Aerith's abilities were equal to and even surpassed Eliane's, he agreed to help with information. He would not directly interfere with what Aaron and Aerith were planning.
"I heard that the gem is under the lava of a burning volcano. They control the mountain through the magic orb in their base, which is connected to the gem," Jacob said.
"That's just a rumor circulating; the truth about it was unknown," Jacob stated, shaking his head.