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*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''???:''' ''-'' | *{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''We decide whether or not to stop him. However, I'd like to ask one question.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''What is it?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''What would be your stake in this game?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''You send us to the Abyss to stop Ran... I need to know what you're risking in this plan.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''I will send all my eyes with you down to the Abyss.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''You're not coming with us?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''I'll see you to the entrance of the Abyss!'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''What, so you're not risking anything?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Ish}} '''Lu:''' ''... 'All' your eyes?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''Yup. Unfortunately, I only have two. This is all I have.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Ish}} '''Lu:''' ''Aha, then you must be quite serious abut seeing this through.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''I'm honored, Steel Queen, that you understand this lowly jester.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Ish}} '''Lu:''' ''Stop with your act. I distinctively remember your flippant attitude leading to more trouble.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''Lu, are you actually considering Red Demon King's deal?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Ish}} '''Lu:''' ''Yes. To actually lend us all his eyes... It is the equivalent of entrusting us with all his limbs.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''Because I have high expectations.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Min}} '''Rose:''' ''Hm... But this isn't a matter to be decided so lightly.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''... I'm in.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''There must be a reason why you're so willing.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''From what we've gathered, the Demon Realm is affected in some way by Abyss.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''Which means the more we travel around the Demon Realm, the more likely it is for us to encounter Abyss.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''But we do not know anything about demonic energy. The power to influence the mind... It's something we need a lot more data on.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''With everything considered, this is the most ideal opportunity.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DB}} '''Add:''' ''We have a demon lord who's willing to cooperate, and these demons have to actively help us in order for them to survive.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Victoria}} '''Victoria:''' ''Yes... As long as we can resolve this situation, we'll help in any way we can.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''I didn't think we'd face Ran this way... Though I suppose it was to be expected.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''From he response from the compass, it may have something to do with the Dark El as well.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''True. We have more than enough reason to go check it out... But I still feel uneasy.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''We don't have time to think on this matter... And it's confining us.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''But... If Tir is right, Ran is getting stronger by the moment, even now.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''Oooh, so you accept? I'm glad. You always meet my expectation.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Chv}} '''Ciel:''' ''Is this a trap? He seems too excited...'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''Don't worry. I've got you a guide.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''.......'' | |||
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*''(STEP, STEP, STEP....)'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''We were hoping to go around it to avoid danger, but somehow ended up walking right into it.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Chv}} '''Ciel:''' ''Since it's unknown how big this Abyss will expand, all the Dream Demons will be evacuated. For now, they'd be headed towards the border area near White-Ghost Land.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''It might have been a mistake to accept the deal...'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RaS}} '''Laby:''' ''Hehee, do you all know each other? Your name is Tir? How do you know Lu? When did you meet?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''Why should I tell you?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RaS}} '''Laby:''' ''Booo... He doesn't like Laby for no reason!'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I wonder if Aren is alright... I hope he's not in the Abyss...'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''Don't worry, Ara. He could have taken another route. He definitely knows his way around this area, so I'm sure he can easily avoid trouble.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''That Red Demon King doesn't seem too trustworthy. Looks like others are keeping their distance as well.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Mm... But I agree that this Ran must be stopped. I saw the state of Elrios after the invasion.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Ah, you did say you traveled around before breaking my seal. I see...'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''I understand why we must go... I guess I'll just have to be more vigilant to keep you safe!'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''You mean, you're just going to stay like this without revealing your identity...'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Noah, no good can come out of telling everyone I'm not a normal weapon. It could be dangerous for you.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Of course, these people seem trustworthy... But just in case.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''I believe it's more useful for me to pretend I'm a normal weapon to protect you in emergency situations.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''You could say I'm a weapon up your sleeve!'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Sure... I look forward to your shining achievements.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''.......'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''(He looks tense. I wonder if he's nervous.)'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Hey, can I ask something? You talked about a way to get rid of Abyss. What is that method?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''Oh... If you get rid of the Heart Core, you can get rid of Abyss.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''But it must be done at the earliest stage... When the Abyss is small. Once it reaches twice the size of an average demon, it's no longer possible.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Blu}} '''Ain:''' ''Even when it's no bigger than a well?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''Yes. It's not viable, so I didn't mention it. There's really no way to tell if larger Abyss even has a Heart Core.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''I see. Since no one can enter, I suppose no one could confirm its existence.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''Yes. There's no way to tell...'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Min}} '''Rose:''' ''But is it fine for you to assist us like this? Even though you're following the Red Demon King's orders, you may incur Ran's wrath.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''The alliance with Earl Ran has already ended. And please refrain from calling this 'assistance'. I have my own reasons.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''... Wait. Don't tell me... You thought I was helping from the goodness of my heart?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RaS}} '''Laby:''' ''You're not?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''You do know that we gave you every demon currency we have, right? We don't have a single coin left.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''That's not it! Weren't you listening? The Abyss will overflow!'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''Is that... bad?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''If the Abyss overflows, most of Red Demon Territory will be useless. Then the demons who call this land their home will be forced to look for some place else.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''... Red Demon King. I don't think you mentioned any of this.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''I didn't? Well, he's right. They will be forced out and scattered across the Demon Realm.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''But where will they go? The Land of Feral Beasts? The Land of Stubborn Elves and Spirits? The Barren Land of the Steel Queen? The territory of Dark-Eye King is not even worth mentioning.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''Huhuhu, I wonder how far my cute and wicked subordinates would go in order to ensure their survival.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''... Stop with the threats. We're already on the same boat.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Threat? What do you mean...?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''He's talking about the possibility of another Elrios Invasion.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''What...!'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''Unlike last time when they sent out an official army, this could be a matter of life and death for both sides, leading into a chaotic fight until either party is wiped out.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''No... Even if that happens, we already stopped them once. We can keep them out a second time.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''It doesn't matter if we were successful, Elsword. Demons already invaded Elrios once. Though they failed in the end, they left a heavy mark.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Now, it's on everyone's mind that Elrios can be invaded.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''It is possible to invade Elrios. We've done it once, we can do it again... Now, ist is an option.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''Though the El has been temporarily restored, the invasion attempt will continue as long as that opportunity is available.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''... We do not want another war like that. Which is why I'm here.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''That's why you wanted us to defeat Ran.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''... I finally get it. You're not nice. You're just pure idiots.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Hey, no need to throw insults. Sorry we're ignorant.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''But we learned Ran is in the Abyss because we came to warn you.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RaS}} '''Laby:''' ''And if we defeat Ran, you can stay in Magmelia!'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''Is that so... Um, well... In any case, thank you. And... sorry.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''As you might have noticed... We don't have much power.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''Luckily, we were able to build Magmelia... But even that was because Ran abandoned his territory.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''That's why we didn't think much about going to Elrios. We had nowhere to go. So it didn't matter...'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''But you have somewhere to return to. Why get involved in a dangerous operation like this?'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''Because that 'place to return to' will be in danger if we don't.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''I second that. Besides, if I have to choose between not being able to return, and the place to return disappearing, I'd choose the first option every time.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Ish}} '''Lu:''' ''Better to find what we can do than to worry about it.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''... I see. You're right.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''It's fascinating. There's not that many of you, and you're strong, don't get me wrong... But I don't think it's your strength that carried you here.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''I always thought the weak have their own way of survival. That usually means conforming. Letting go and accepting what is.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''But watching you, makes me think... Perhaps there was another way for us... Perhaps there is, even now.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''.......'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|RaS}} '''Laby:''' ''Don't worry. Once everything's done, you can go back to your friends.'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Vasili}} '''Vasili:''' ''Ah, no... I... I said too much. Please forget everything I said...'' | |||
*{{StoryIcon|Stirbargen}} '''Stirbargen:''' ''.......'' | |||
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