Story/Chapter 46: Difference between revisions

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''I told you! To save our behinds! Once Berthe finds out we failed our mission, we're all going to be goners anyway. So, might as well we bet our lives on you.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''What choice have we got? We lost, and got tied up. The least we can do is show that we're serious about this. We never wanted to be soldiers to begin with. We were all regular folks just a few months back. I just want to live a long life, peaceful life, somewhere safe with my family.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''What, I expected that question from them, but were you living under a rock as well? Don't you know what he's like? Who are you calling a leader? He's more of a tyrant, and even that is too much of a compliment.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Run away from Berthe, probably. They might track us down, but we might be able to slip away... what with his head being full of invading Elrios and the soul fragments at the moment. Who knows! If we're lucky, he might forget that there were some nameless deserters and head straight to Elrios!''

*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''So what do we do with those guys? I don't think we should just accept their surrender. They may be cooperating now, but they might turn on us the moment they spot an opportunity.''

*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''... I don't think we need to worry about that. I've been keeping an eye on the group. It's obvious that the one talking to us is the leader, and none of the others seem to object to his words. In fact, some of them looked relieved when their leader said he wanted to surrender.''

*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''When discipline is too rigid with severe consequences, it weakens solidarity and morale. In other words, people are more likely to desert. If Berthe doesn't show mercy to those who fail like he says, it's understandable why they have little to no loyalty, and would rather surrender.''

*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Is that why I got the impression they weren't well trained?''

*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''What do you think, Nichel? I don't think this is something we should decide on our own. If we accept their surrender, we'll need a place and those who would keep an eye on them. That's not something we can offer as outsiders.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''This won't be the first time we had soldiers of the White-Ghost Army turn over and join Rigomor. I think it would be fine to accept their surrender, provided that they return with us to Aurora.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''You actually have a bona fide base? ... Come to think of it, there were several deserters while back. We were ordered to search for them. It was like they disappeared in thin air though... as if they already knew where to go to avoid detection. Was that also your doing?''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''That it's good for us, since we need to get away from Berthe. Hey, I know we're in no position to make demands, but lemme just say one thing. As long as you guarantee our safety, we'll tell you everything we know.''

*{{StoryIcon|Blu}} '''Ain:''' ''The pattern of the last demon invasion was simple, because the demons created a dimensional gate using El Shards. Since the demons needed the El Shards, we were easily able to predict where they would attack.''

*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''Asella, may I take a look? Hm...''

*{{StoryIcon|Com Device}} '''Communication Device:''' ''ZZT... ZZZZT... I am unharmed. Berthe managed to acquire a third soul fragment. Also, the soldiers sensed movement of the other soul fragments. Did you managed to secure one? Be careful. They are tracking the location of the soul fragments. Aurora may be exposed. Do not act rashly.''

*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''I agree. If Berthe realizes we're trying to lure him out, he could turn his focus to invading Elrios immediately. Then it will be us that end up being lured in.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aegirp Soul2}} '''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''[... So I have divided my soul into multiple pieces. Hoping, that one day, the two races will truly come together. Of course, I don't oppose to being awakened before that day. When my power is needed, I trust that those who are loyal to me, will come together to awaken me.]''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''You probably left your soul in case of your death, so you can ensure you stay in power for a very long time. I get that you led your people to prosperity... But to be so assured of yourself that you become blind to the possibility of betrayal... How does it feel to be overthrown because of your own stupidity?''

*{{StoryIcon|Aegirp Soul2}} '''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''[I do not regret my decision to create the portal. I know that the only escape from unfathomable despair is faith and kindness from others. Just like the Demon King showed me, and I, in turn, showed my people.]''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''... I studied your soul for a very long time. I know you still have some conscience, even though you're just a fragment. I bet you even understand my words.''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Your biggest mistake is that your entire legacy only depended on you. That's why after your unexpected death, the entire structure fell apart. Technically, your people only lost their ruler, but it was like they lost their entire foundation. I'm not saying you should have had a successor. No. It was wrong from the start to have the entire land depending on just one ruler. If you want to stop Berthe from destroying your life long wish, you only get one chance.''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''When all the soul fragments merge, and you are finally whole... You just need to hold him back for a moment. Then...''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''... Oh, I don't know- Maybe I was just having fun because my boss never showed up, even though I told him I found the soul fragment a loooong time ago. Wait, you didn't hear anyone else?''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Hmm...? I see- Well, let's stop with the chitchat then. There's two soul fragments left. Are you excited? The day to invade Elrios is finally upon us, after all.''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Everything is coming along fine! I mean, it wasn't well-maintained, so I'll need to check it a couple of more times... but we're at the final stage. In any case, since we found the fragment, I can go, right? Oh yeah! I found the other two fragments too! It was somewhere interesting. I set the trap already to secure them. We just need to wait for them to fall right into it. I'll go retrieve it personally.''