[For a split second, he blinks blankly before readopting a look of cool composure and offering an explanation. The confusion clouding Ashura's expression suggests to Goemon that he is likely unfamiliar with some of Somarium's trickery.]

When we last spoke, I was affected by one of the cards that that exist within Somarium. They are capable of inflicting a variety of strange and undesired effects on one's body and mind.