Elsword, Raven, Eve and Add arrive at Elysion, where they are greeted by Solace and Hernia, but Elsword isn't excited about meeting the El Lady. Solace tells Elsword that Henir's Order is not the only enemy after the El, but questions where he came from, why did he arrive only now, why did he try to fix the El just now.
After doing their goals, Elsword is surprised to see Ain appearing after regaining consciousness, and reveals that since the portal was unstable, it must've taken his El energy. Add and Elsword haven't apologized yet, although Eve questions why Adrian provided Add with the device.
Hernia and Solace greet the El Search Party that arrived in Elysion.
Quest Acceptance Dialogue
Solace:You've come.
Elsword:Solace? How did you...
Hernia:We've anticipated your arrival.
Hernia:And... I'm pleased to meet your acquaintance, Elsword.
Elsword:You are... the El Lady?
Hernia:...You're just as Fenriart described.
Hernia:Yes. I am the El Lady, Hernia.
Eve:I didn't expect you to be here... Did you know we were coming?
Hernia:Yes. Perhaps it is I, who should have gone down to Elrianode... But he'd recover faster here, in Elysion.
Solace:I've emptied the capsule. Come.
Add:Capsule? You mean the device within the fortress?
Hernia:Yes. We will use the capsule to give Ain El energy to wake him up.
Hernia:The reason why he's still unconscious is because he used a great amount of his energy in a short period.
Raven:You're saying he's in a state of shock of some sort. But why him? Everyone else seemed fine...
Hernia:...Right now, he needs pure El energy without any elemental attributes. So I will use my powers to stabilize him.
Hernia:It will require great concentration, so please do not disturb us.
Eve:We understand.
Elsword:......
Elsword:(The El Lady of the legends stands right before me, but... I'm not that excited.)
Elsword:(Maybe I've already accepted her presence for granted before ever realizing it. Or...)
Elsword:(Maybe even before I started chasing the El, I...)
Raven:Elsword?
Elsword:It's nothing. Then...
Eve:We will leave Ain in your care, El Lady.
Hernia:Yes, of course.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Eve:Now, I'll go see Adrian.
Elsword:Do you want company?
Eve:No need. You wish to see the Sun Master, do you not?
Elsword:Wha... How did you know?
Raven:It's hard not to, when you side glance him like that.
Eve:I believe it is important for each of us to do our part while Ain is recovering. Let us all take care of our own business and gather here.
Add:......
Eve:What are you doing, Add?
Add:What?
Eve:You wish to speak with Adrian as well, do you not? We should hurry.
Add:I...
Raven:......
Eve:Raven, will you follow Elsword?
Raven:I was planning to from the start. Leave him to me.
Elsword:Hey! What are you guys talking about?
Eve:Only that he should keep an eye on you.
Elsword:Ugh, Eve!
Eve:I'm not telling you to stop whatever you are feeling right now, but please, return to your normal self soon.
Eve:I understand why you're reacting this way. The guilt of failing to protect Winster and Nichel, self-loathing from leaving them behind, shame from losing to someone we've won against before...
Eve:But Elsword, I know that you also understand, deep down, why Add made the decision he did.
Elsword:......
Raven:Add, you said you had another reason to come to Elysion.
As Elsword finally decides to move forward despite his uncertainty, Solace asks him a question.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Solace:After the Great Explosion, there were barely any Elrians that had enough power to become a Master. I believed that was a natural consequence of the El being split into multiple pieces.
Elsword:You already said that.
Solace:... But then I found you.
Solace:You're a Rubenian like me. You were born where the El energy was concentrated, therefore holding great power. You were comparable to the Elrians who were born before the Great Explosion.
Elsword:Wait... So I do have what it takes to become a Master?
Solace:That is why I was watching you on your journey. You are more closely related to the El than you think.
Solace:Other than the El Lady, there hasn't been a single being who resonated with the El to the point they could restore the El.
Solace:That's not something a Master nor a Priestess can do.
Elsword:Wait, if that's the case... What am I? How did I do it?
Solace:Hm...
Solace:... Did you know? Before the El Explosion, Henir's Order were not the only enemies that the Masters had to face.
Elsword:There were even more people who wanted to steal the El?
Solace:In a sense, yes. The El had unlimited power and potential, so people all over the world gathered to use the El for their own gain.
Solace:Some wanted to use the El for a noble cause, but others wished to exploit the power. Leaders from different countries would demand to use the El and justify their cause...
Solace:There were even bandits who snuck in, to steal even a small fragment of the El. One of the duties of an El Master was to stop those from using the El for personal gains.
Elsword:I guess people are the same everywhere you go.
Solace:Yes, but you didn't show the same desire.
Elsword:Of course not! I had no reason to!
Solace:Is that so?
Elsword:Uh... Yeah! I mean... I had a duty as an El Search Party member to find and protect the El!
Solace:I'm sure that is not the only reason.
Solace:Many see their potential within the El. Some wish to gain wealth and authority, while others seek to spend their life faithfully dedicated to the El.
Solace:It's not necessarily wrong to think that way. Since it is a power without a price that's well within reach.
Solace:It's only natural to react in some way, when you are well within the influence of the El.
Solace:But you were different. You accepted the El as is, and placed the safety of the El as your priority, to the point that you readily sacrificed your life.
Elsword:But I'm not the only one like that. The El Lady... and the El Masters and Priestesses are doing their best to stabilize the El.
Solace:But they do not have the power to restore the El.
Solace:It is I who wants to ask you. What are you? Why do you wish to restore the El so fiercely?
Elsword:Huh...?
Solace:Why didn't you appear all this time since the El Explosion, only to appear now?
Solace:Your pure dedication to the El... Your unwavering determination... Where does it all come from?
Elsword:I don't get it. So what am I supposed to be?
Solace:... I do not know.
Solace:I've been contemplating since I have found you, but I have yet to come to a conclusion.
Solace:Everything I've told you now, are mere speculations. I'll leave finding the answer to you.
When some resolved their issues and others found more questions to be asked, those they worried about, finally returned.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Elsword:Raven, what were you and Solace talking about? It looked pretty serious.
Raven:Mm... It was nothing. I just had something to check personally.
Ain:What are you talking about?
Elsword:Ain! Are you ok?
Ain:Thanks to Ms. Hernia. I'm sorry if I worried you.
Elsword:As long as you're fine, we're good!
Raven:Why did you lose consciousness? I don't think there was any reason for you to lose consciousness during battle...
Ain:I believe it's because Mr. Dog and Mr. Ancient opened the portal when it was still unstable. The portal used my El energy to make up for the energy it lacks.
Elsword:Is that something all priests can do?
Ain:Although I lost consciousness, thank goodness it helped, right?
Raven:Don't be stupid. I'd rather not have anyone hurt.
Ain:Haha, alright, alright. Oh look! There's Ms. Queen and Mr. Ancient!
Add:Oh, look who's here. Back to the land of the living?
Ain:Thank you for your concern, Mr. Ancient. I thought you'd be feeling all sorry for yourself for your solo act, but no- you look fine!
Add:Gr... Who are you trying to...!
Eve:Ain, I'm glad you are well.
Ain:You too, Ms. Queen. You look like something's finally off your chest.
Eve:Yes, I finally heard an answer to something I've been thinking about. I feel relieved.
Elsword:.......
Add:.......
Ain:Hm? What happened to you two?
Eve:Sigh....
Raven:Time will eventually solve everything. Let's head back to Elrianode. I'm sure everyone's waiting for us.
Eve:Add, why did Adrian say he'd provide you with a teleportation device?
Return to Elysion
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