Story/Chapter 34: Difference between revisions

*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''I don't know about this. Didn't you say she attacked you multiple times in Velder? How can we rely on such a character?''

*{{StoryIcon|Chloe2}} '''Chloe:''' ''...... The scouts are coming up. We'll lose them by climbing back down. Don't make a sound, and follow me.''

*{{StoryIcon|Chloe2}} '''Chloe:''' ''... Isn't it obvious? They are conservative and old fashioned, treating those who leave the village as traitors. It's apparent now that a warm welcome was too much to ask for. Just... shut up and follow me. There's still one more trick up my sleeve.''

*{{StoryIcon|Chloe2}} '''Chloe:''' ''There's one elf I can talk to, who somewhat understands my situation. We need to talk to her. We're going through the shortcut. I'm not slowing down for you, if you lose me, that will be your damn fault.''

*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''What's this shiny thing...? Uaaah! Thorns!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''But there's no other way. This is Dark Elves' domain. The longer we stay, the more we're at a disadvantage. It's better to just fight them and get this over with.''

*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''.........?!! Hey guys?! Are you just going to leave me here?! Hey guuuys!''

*{{StoryIcon|Iris}} '''Sentinel Commander:''' ''<font color=#D600FF>Hmph, you think you can take us head on? Well, I commend your bravery.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#D600FF>Stop the fight.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#D600FF>I don't think these outsiders mean any harm. If I need your assistance, I will let you know as soon as possible.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#D600FF>...... I apologize in advance Chloe. As you know, we don't allow outsiders in our village. However, I have set up a temporary space for us to converse.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#D600FF>Please let our visistors know what I said, as they won't understand our language.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#D600FF>Ah... I see... an elf from Elrios...</font> <font color=#2EE400>Let us go somewhere we can sit down, shall we?</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#2EE400>Huhu... My name is Edith, I am the village elder, the leader of this village. Because of our location being surrounded by the forest, we have developed out own language. I have one question for you. Why did you think we would understand Ancient Elven?</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''<font color=#2EE400>My village Elder used to teach me the history of the Elves. That's when she told me... That Dark Elves and Elrios Elves derived from the same roots.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#2EE400>... I see. So you don't believe we are the 'Cursed Elves'?</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#2EE400>Ah, I apologize if I made you unconfortable with this question. I was merely curious. This is something others should understand as well. Chloe, if you would?</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Chloe2}} '''Chloe:''' ''As you know, Dark Elves and Elves from Elrios share the same ancestors. Which means Dark Elves used to dwell in Elrios as well.''

*{{StoryIcon|Chloe2}} '''Chloe:''' ''The ancestors of Dark Elves used to dwell in the Obsidian Forest, an area with the strongest demonic energy in Elrios. Their bodies, exposed to the demonic energy, adapted, and began utilizing the demonic energy that surrounded them. The other Elves, who could not accept the use of demonic energy, shunned them, called them the 'Cursed Ones'.''

*{{StoryIcon|Chloe2}} '''Chloe:''' ''... Fine. This is the Dark Continent. It's the edge of the Demon Realm, with guardians protecting the forest forever dark as night. But that is a name given by outsiders. We Dark Elves call this place, Varnimyr.''

*{{StoryIcon|Chloe2}} '''Chloe:''' ''<font color=#D600FF>The Demon Army is in complete disarray. With several commanders defeated in Elrios, the spots left empty are being fought over by those who are hungry for power. I left before I got caught in the mess, but they probably noticed I'm gone by now. This place is no longer safe. We need to leave now.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''So it's all your fault. In the end, it's because you were not confident enough in your abilities to deal with those coming for your throat.''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#2EE400>The spirits would know about the Dark El in detail. We will need their help as well, in order to prepare for what Chloe has warned us about. You wish to help us? Then how about you escort elves that will be meeting with the spirits. They've been carefully selected and will be able to communicate with you smoothly. What do you think? I believe it will be beneficial for the both of us.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''<font color=#2EE400>Please let us discuss amongst ourselves.</font> ...... So what do you think about this offer?''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''<font color=#2EE400>Yes, we accept your offer. However, we are all exhausted from the constant battles. We would like some place to rest before we are needed.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Edith}} '''Edith:''' ''<font color=#2EE400>Huhu, that will be no problem at all. You will be heading towards Spirit Asylum, where our patron deity Nephilim Lord dwells. Normally, we would alert him of our visits... But I have not been able to communicate with him.</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Dark Elf}} '''Dark Elf:''' ''I see you are curious about many things. The Cave of Death is the cave of legend, it brings death to all who've tried to enter. As such, that area became forbidden. Even Dark Nephilims do not go near the cave.''

*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''Look..! It's as if there's and invisible line here...! Everything... is so...''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''......... Grrrrr...''

*{{StoryIcon|Dark Elf}} '''Dark Elf:''' ''<font color=#D600FF>Oh Noble Protector! These are adventurers that are in alliance with us. What happened to this place...!!</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''... 'It' appeared around 500 years ago by mortal standards. I didn't pay any attention to it, because it didn't do anything. But recently, it began to emit an aura unfamiliar to me.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''Yes. I am the first Nephilim. The most ancient among the spirits that dwell in this asylum. But even I have never felt such an aura before. It was faint, but I felt anger within its being. A violent wish to burn and destroy all things...... I did my best to protect the asylum, but it seems I have succumbed to it first.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''You are daring, to demand your answers from me. I am what links all spirits into one. All the spirits here, their memories, knowledge, even their abilities all come back to me. As such, when the spirits were affected by the aura, all their afflictions accumulated within me... And so I have lost control.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''It's impossible for someone inexperienced to summon me in entirety. To resolve this, they brought an artificial source of mana. But my power is not to be contained by such inferior device. The being that was summoned there, is weaker than the youngest Nephilim here.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''Yes.... But as I was saying... Red Boy, you ask of 'It' that appeared 500 years ago? It is shaped like a tower. But it is not a true contruction. It rejects entry of other beings like it's alive. It never disturbed us. As long as nobody attempted to enter it, nothing changed.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''Hm... I cannot be certain, but its only been a few months. But you're an adventurer from a different realm with no concern for ours. What is it that you wish to ask of me?''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''... There's always those who seek the power of the Dark El. I have never encountered any who claimed themselves to be of Henir's Order. But perhaps they were among many I've met.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nephilim Lord}} '''Nephilim Lord:''' ''Hm... Perhaps you should eliminate the source of the aura that disturbed this place in my stead. Once the source is eliminated and the asylum at peace, I will accept you have integrity, and provide you the information you need.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''The Dark El must be important to the spirits here. I understand why we would need to earn their trust. And if the aura was strong enough to put Nephilim Lord under its influence, then we should probably check to make sure it doesn't come in our way.''