[ Escaping is definitely the best option. The local NPCs aren't particularly hard to fight for any experience warriors, the monsters in the approaching jungle will give them more trouble...however he isn't exactly keen on fighting NPCs either. ViViD can always change the person you end up killing ends up being someone you care about -- who knew that's exactly what happens later???

WELL ANYWAY! Mikazuki continues to hurriedly lead Owain to where he thinks the exit should be. ] Hm, we'll have to go through the jungle. [ Releasing Owain's hand, Mikazuki then thoughtfully glances over. ] I don't like jungles but it appears this is the only way Radiant Dawn-kun. That reminds me, it's Mikazuki Munechika. Aha, we've met under interesting circumstances but it's a pleasure.