~ 2. I can't go back. -- Chaos Route

Pre-Mission Advice: Consider changing Voltel into a Beast Tamer to boost his VIT for nearly +40 DEF. Equipping his Guard (Whip) will reduce this boost by half. A Leather Hat offers a slight DEF increase, or a Fire Ring can match his Element and provide an indirect attack for ranged engagements. Regular enemies will match your team's level, while the leader is level 17. There is no special equipment to obtain. Aim for all characters to be level 16 by the battle's end.

Lineup:
Back Row: Aloser (A), Presance (P), Ghost (G), Sisteena (S), Voltel (V)
Front Row: Denim (D), Sara (C), Canopus (B), Byan (F), Forcas

Strategy: Split your party into three teams to cover different areas while remaining close enough for support.

Canopus and the Ghost should move to the roof ahead and use Windshot/Magic.

Denim, Aloser, Sara, and Presance should cover the left side, targeting the Red Dragon.

Forcas, Voltel, Byan, and Sisteena should advance down the right path, easily defeating the nearby Gryphon and severely injuring the Wizard on the first turn.

Voltel can finish the Wizard with his Fire Ring magic (87% accuracy; consider saving beforehand).

Denim's team should deal about one-third of the Red Dragon's HP.

After your second turn, only three low-HP regular enemies should remain, and the leader, Gannon, will have just entered the battle.

When only Gannon is left, surround him and collect any Stat Cards.

If any characters are lagging behind in EXP, use Throw Stones or Heal on the enemy leader to help them catch up.

Finish Gannon off with a character who has around 25 EXP to reach level 17, making the next battle slightly more challenging.