Hm? Information about the Demon Realm? How did you know I've been? Ah, I see... Lincy told you, didn't she? Hm... I suppose I can tell you since you will share everything you'll learn. I remember, I once explained what the Demon Realm was like to Little Laby as well. It seems I'm bound to the role of a story teller. Anyway, heading to the Demon Realm? I'm impressed you managed to persuade Rosso. He would have raised a fuss if you didn't, like he did with the El Search Party, haha. Oh, I suppose I went off on a tangent. Alright, now. What do you want to know about the Demon Realm?
The El Search Party headed to the Demon Realm using Henir's path underneath the El Tower. They really handle everything head-on. But they were so focused on heading towards the Demon Realm, that they forgot to think of a way to come back. That's why I followed. Of course, there was also something Old Man requested. The moment I stepped foot inside the path, I knew it wasn't going to be easy. I suppose, it makes sense, since Henir has the power of extinction... Oh, you didn't know? I thought you'd know more about the Order since you're chasing them. You really should, if you are going to the Demon Realm. Anyway, I don't know how they found out, but the moment I stepped foot, all the creatures residing in the rift of chaos appeared. A rather rough welcoming. I had to face them the whole time I was wandering around the maze. It was a dangerous place. Well, now that we have the portal, we won't need to risk it.
Once I got out of Henir's realm, I found myself in a dark forest, with trees so dense, you couldn't see the sky. I talked to the Dark Elves in Varnimyr... Hm? Why do you look so surprised? Oh, I see. You were surprised to hear about the Dark Elves? Yes, they were living in Varnimyr... The origin of the word? ... ... Oh, you know ancient Elvish? Yes, it's as you say. It means false home. My, it looks like your weapon knows more about Elf history than I do. Maybe he's even more ancient than I am? Haha. Anyway, they told me where the El Search Party went.
Ancient Elvish? Nope. Never learned it. I left home early, you see. Thankfully, Lincy knew, so we were able to explain our situation. Well, though it seemed it was actually her presence in and of itself that we were able to gain their trust. The Elder was actually quite fascinating. If it were me, I would have found spirits from the Demon Realm quite suspicious, but I didn't sense any negative reaction from her. When I headed to the Spirit Asylum as they told us, we met several people who guarded the El Search Party. They were returning to report what happened at the Asylum. They told me the spirits at the Asylum went berserk due to a powerful energy... And that reminded me of Old Man's request.
The deeper I headed inside the Asylum, the stronger the Fire energy I could sense. Now we know how he ended up there, but it was really surprising at the time! Oh, you wouldn't know. Yes, Rosso was in the Demon Realm the whole time since the El Explosion. Old Man was suspecting as such, since Rosso disappeared right after creating the Fire El, but to actually find him there! I say, the Old Man's still got it. As I continued onward, I found a spirit of the Demon Realm. That spirit told us where the El Search Party was, and that the tower they suspected was the reason for the strange phenomena had collapsed. I was starting to get worried. I wasn't sure they could handle a Fire Master, since those of Elrios can only use a limited amount of their power in the Demon realm. That's why I hurried over to where the tower was.
When I arrived. I felt the overwhelming Fire energy and demonic energy suddenly calming down. I know he was unstable, but to think to actually be able to face the Fire Master! They are truly something else. Thanks to that, I was able to escort Rosso back to El Tower. I handed over the spirit stone to El Search Party, and the faces they made! They really didn't have a plan of how they'd come back. I still can't tell if we should find them reliable or not. I suppose, it makes them human. Anyway, I prepared to return, while the El Search Party decided to look for a clue to find the Dark El, since that was their original purpose. That's why I came back with Rosso. I thought, since we gave them the spirit stone, it will be easy for them to return. At the time.
I returned the way I came. There was no hassle up to the forest. But when we were passing Henir's Realm again, I felt it. It was different from when I was passing last time. In a bad way. It seemed that by the time the El Search Party pass by, it would be big trouble. In the end, it was bigger trouble than we anticipated... The Order? Ah, I didn't see them in Varnimyr. If they were watching, surely Lincy or I would have... Oh, it's nothing. Anyway, they weren't in Varnimyr. And that's the end of my story! It seems Old Man is looking for me, so I'll leave the rest of the tale to Junior. Ta ta for now!
[Village] Tale of Wind
