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*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''You don't look good, Ran.''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''You don't look good, Ran.''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''During the invasion in Hamel… You greeted us with a sneer, even though it was you who infiltrated all the way in to the deepest part of the Water Temple.''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''During the invasion in Hamel... You greeted us with a sneer, even though it was you who infiltrated all the way in to the deepest part of the Water Temple.''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Where's that confidence now? What happened to you?''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Where's that confidence now? What happened to you?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Silence is not an answer. Why don't you look us in the eye when we're talking to you.''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Silence is not an answer. Why don't you look us in the eye when we're talking to you.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Ran. I know you remember me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Ran. I know you remember me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''……!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''......!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I've come all the way to the Demon Realm to save Aren.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I've come all the way to the Demon Realm to save Aren.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Even if you have no desire to fight. I must urge you to face me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Even if you have no desire to fight. I must urge you to face me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''You seek what no longer exists. Your brother is long dead.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''... You seek what no longer exists. Your brother is long dead.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''No, you took him.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''No, you took him.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''That is when he died.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''That is when he died.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''That's not yours to decide!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''That's not yours to decide!''
*''(GRIP….)''
*''(GRIP....)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Neither… is it yours.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Neither... is it yours.''
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*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''One, two! One, two!''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''One, two! One, two!''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''(The last one! The part I keep making mistakes…!)''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''(The last one! The part I keep making mistakes...!)''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''(Concentrate... Concentrate...)''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''(Concentrate... Concentrate...)''
*''(SMACK!)''
*''(... SMACK!)''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''Ow! … Uuuu….''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''Ow! ... Uuuu....''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara, are you alright? You’re not hurt?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara, are you alright? You’re not hurt?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''I'm fine… but I don't feel fine. How can I get better in martial arts?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''I'm fine... but I don't feel fine. How can I get better in martial arts?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara, why do you wish to be good at martial arts?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''... Ara, why do you wish to be good at martial arts?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''Hm? I don't know... Maybe... because you can do many things when you're strong?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''Hm? I don't know... Maybe... because you can do many things when you're strong?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''But when you're strong, you'll have more responsibilities.''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''But when you're strong, you'll have more responsibilities.''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''Is that so… Hehe, I don't really understand. I guess it's because I've never been that strong or had that much responsibility!''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''Is that so... Hehe, I don't really understand. I guess it's because I've never been that strong or had that much responsibility!''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''But I like training… and though I'm still nothing compared to you, I feel proud when I get stronger!''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''But I like training... and though I'm still nothing compared to you, I feel proud when I get stronger!''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''Huhu, is that so.''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''Huhu, is that so.''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''I'm sorry, Ara. I was troubled lately, so I ended up showing my frustrations.’’
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''I'm sorry, Ara. I was troubled lately, so I ended up showing my frustrations.’’
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*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''What is it?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Aren:''' ''What is it?''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''The tea after training hard is much more delicious!''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Ara:''' ''The tea after training hard is much more delicious!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''(Why am I remembering these things…)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''(Why am I remembering these things...)''
*''(CLANG!)''
*''(CLANG!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Ugh…!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Ugh...!''
*{{StoryIcon|Eun}} '''Eun:''' ''Ara, concentrate. You are making me uneasy just from watching you!''
*{{StoryIcon|Eun}} '''Eun:''' ''Ara, concentrate. You are making me uneasy just from watching you!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Yes, Eun!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Yes, Eun!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''(Why does it feel so… familiar?)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''(Why does it feel so... familiar?)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''(Get yourself together. You're fighting Ran, not your brother!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''(Get yourself together. You're fighting Ran, not your brother!)''
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Ugh, watch out!''
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Ugh, watch out!''
*{{StoryIcon|Chv}} '''Ciel:''' ''Damn it… It seems all the shadows in the manor are gathered here.''
*{{StoryIcon|Chv}} '''Ciel:''' ''Damn it... It seems all the shadows in the manor are gathered here.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Looks like Ran is going to end everything here. Everyone, stop the shadows!''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Looks like Ran is going to end everything here. Everyone, stop the shadows!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''No…!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''No...!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Get back! Listen to my… ugh…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Get back! Listen to my... ugh...''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''Aisha! Are you alright? I'll help you, too.''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''Aisha! Are you alright? I'll help you, too.''
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''I'm fine! You go finish your business with Ran!''
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''I'm fine! You go finish your business with Ran!''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''It's fine! What I'm looking for is not here. And I… I'm happy for that. Of course, now's really not the time to be happy…''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''It's fine! What I'm looking for is not here. And I... I'm happy for that. Of course, now's really not the time to be happy...''
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''Hm?''
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''Hm?''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''Let's get going! Let's leave Ran to Ara!''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''Let's get going! Let's leave Ran to Ara!''
*''(CLANG!)''
*''(CLANG!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Eun}} '''Eun:''' ''Thankfully your opponent is also distracted. You're doing well blocking his attacks. Keep doing what you're doing.''
*{{StoryIcon|Eun}} '''Eun:''' ''... Thankfully your opponent is also distracted. You're doing well blocking his attacks. Keep doing what you're doing.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I'm not merely doing well, I can see what his next move will be. I…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I'm not merely doing well, I can see what his next move will be. I...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I know this sword technique.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I know this sword technique.''


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*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Shadow:''' ''(KYAA!)''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Shadow:''' ''(KYAA!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''(There's too many enemies. And too many allies… I should have known a fight like this would occur.)''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''(There's too many enemies. And too many allies... I should have known a fight like this would occur.)''
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Noah, stop! You're ally…!''
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Noah, stop! You're ally...!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Oh…!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Oh...!''
*''(CLANG!)''
*''(CLANG!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''I'm sorry! I didn't mean for my attack to… Are you alright?''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''I'm sorry! I didn't mean for my attack to... Are you alright?''
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''Don't worry, this is a Nasod arm. I'm not harmed.''
*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''Don't worry, this is a Nasod arm. I'm not harmed.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Noah….''
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Noah....''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''I thought I was used to fighting. I even fought with many enemies at once… But I was mistaken.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''I thought I was used to fighting. I even fought with many enemies at once... But I was mistaken.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''I… I only ever fought by myself. I've never fought with so many people!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''I... I only ever fought by myself. I've never fought with so many people!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''If I end up harming them…!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''If I end up harming them...!''
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Protect!''
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''Protect!''
*''(CLANG-!)''
*''(CLANG-!)''
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*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''I stopped the shadow!''
*{{StoryIcon|Clamor3}} '''Clamor:''' ''I stopped the shadow!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Sorry! Thank you... I'll focus!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Sorry! Thank you... I'll focus!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''(Now is not the time to think about these things! I need to move…)''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''(Now is not the time to think about these things! I need to move...)''
*{{StoryIcon|DB}}'''Add:''' ''Damn it, you're getting in my way! Don't just stand there!''
*{{StoryIcon|DB}}'''Add:''' ''Damn it, you're getting in my way! Don't just stand there!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Ah… I'm sorry! I'll… I'll head over there!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Ah... I'm sorry! I'll... I'll head over there!''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Wait! Hey, are you ok? Come here.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Wait! Hey, are you ok? Come here.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Let's catch our breaths for a bit. I noticed you keep trying to fight on your own. Calm down, and relax.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Let's catch our breaths for a bit. I noticed you keep trying to fight on your own. Calm down, and relax.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Yes… Yes! Relax… I can do that!''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Yes... Yes! Relax... I can do that!''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Huhu, no, not like that. Now, listen to me.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Huhu, no, not like that. Now, listen to me.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Even if you make mistakes, others will help you. We're going to watch over you so you're not in danger.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Even if you make mistakes, others will help you. We're going to watch over you so you're not in danger.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''In turn, you can help others. Watch your allies instead of your enemies. It will be less confusing then.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''In turn, you can help others. Watch your allies instead of your enemies. It will be less confusing then.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Ah… Yes! I'll, I'll do that.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lib}} '''Noah:''' ''Ah... Yes! I'll, I'll do that.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Haha, good. But don't get too close to Add. It always sparkles with electricity around him.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Haha, good. But don't get too close to Add. It always sparkles with electricity around him.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Leave that corner to Add, and come here. You can help me out!''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Leave that corner to Add, and come here. You can help me out!''
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*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''He's not foolish. I can understand his hatred!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''He's not foolish. I can understand his hatred!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I know from experience that it's difficult to achieve your will without power.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I know from experience that it's difficult to achieve your will without power.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Trapped in a situation where he was, in essence, sold away… It's understandable why would want power to overcome his situation and revenge.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Trapped in a situation where he was, in essence, sold away... It's understandable why would want power to overcome his situation and revenge.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''He did not make the right choice, but the will to overcome his situation and his desperate wish, I refuse to accept that's foolish!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''He did not make the right choice, but the will to overcome his situation and his desperate wish, I refuse to accept that's foolish!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''……Haha… Hahaha!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''...... Haha... Hahaha!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Revenge? Will? Overcome the situation…? Haha, you’re sorely mistaken.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Revenge? Will? Overcome the situation...? Haha, you’re sorely mistaken.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''He's a man who took a hold of corrupted power without caution. There's no greater meaning behind his action.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''He's a man who took a hold of corrupted power without caution. There's no greater meaning behind his action.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Your efforts to rationalize your sibling's betrayal is admirable. But you must accept the truth. That your brother is a foolish being.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Your efforts to rationalize your sibling's betrayal is admirable. But you must accept the truth. That your brother is a foolish being.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Do not talk of my brother like that!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Do not talk of my brother like that!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Huhu, it's no wonder you didn’t know. All humans wear a mask…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''... Huhu, it's no wonder you didn’t know. All humans wear a mask...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''They cannot bear to show their disgusting, petty nature, full of disgrace out in the open…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''They cannot bear to show their disgusting, petty nature, full of disgrace out in the open...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Is that why you have a helmet on?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Is that why you have a helmet on?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''What are you hiding?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''What are you hiding?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Why can I block your attacks?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Why can I block your attacks?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Tell me. Why do I miss everything about you?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Tell me. Why do I miss everything about you?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Kugh….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Kugh....''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Shadow:''' ''(KYAAA!)''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Shadow:''' ''(KYAAA!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' No! Watch out…!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' No! Watch out...!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' Don't get in my way!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' Don't get in my way!''
*''(CRASH!)''
*''(CRASH!)''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Shadow:''' ''(KEE…)''
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''Shadow:''' ''(KEE...)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' Don't think about anything else. Focus on me!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' Don't think about anything else. Focus on me!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' I'm not the whining crybaby you knew back then!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' I'm not the whining crybaby you knew back then!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' Get up and raise your sword! Our match is not over!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' Get up and raise your sword! Our match is not over!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''.......''
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*''(…CLANG!)''
*''(...CLANG!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''You've become stronger. Your attacks are more precise now.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''... You've become stronger. Your attacks are more precise now.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Congratulations. This is the second time you've won against me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Ran:''' ''Congratulations. This is the second time you've won against me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I want to ask you so many things.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''... I want to ask you so many things.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Like what happened to Ran, and… why you are here acting in his place.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Like what happened to Ran, and... why you are here acting in his place.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''But I must ask this first. …Why did you avoid me?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''But I must ask this first. ... Why did you avoid me?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''The moment I realized Ran is nearby, I couldn't stay calm with the thought of seeing you again.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''The moment I realized Ran is nearby, I couldn't stay calm with the thought of seeing you again.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I was worried he might not be here, and when I faced him, I was afraid… but when I thought this might be it, I felt my will to fight grow within me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I was worried he might not be here, and when I faced him, I was afraid... but when I thought this might be it, I felt my will to fight grow within me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''But when our weapons clashed, and I got the hunch that I'm fighting against you, not Ran, I was surprised, yet happy, but also scared.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''But when our weapons clashed, and I got the hunch that I'm fighting against you, not Ran, I was surprised, yet happy, but also scared.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''However, it seems I was the only one who felt like that.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''However, it seems I was the only one who felt like that.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I understand your hatred. You probably don't even want to talk to me… But please, give me a chance to persuade you. I've come all this way for this.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I understand your hatred. You probably don't even want to talk to me... But please, give me a chance to persuade you. I've come all this way for this.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''It's not hatred.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''... It's not hatred.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''It's not?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''It's not?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Sigh… It seems the image you have of me is that of a steadfast man.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Sigh... It seems the image you have of me is that of a steadfast man.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''If only… I faced head-on like the man in your image, we wouldn't have ended up like this.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''If only... I faced head-on like the man in your image, we wouldn't have ended up like this.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''What do you mean?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''What do you mean?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara… I did not acquire the power of demons to revenge. I merely… wanted.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara... I did not acquire the power of demons to revenge. I merely... wanted.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''wanted to go back home…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''... wanted to go back home...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I understand! How the only option left for you was to fight…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I understand! How the only option left for you was to fight...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''No. Please, Ara… That's not me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''No. Please, Ara... That's not me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''I… I never had the will to fight. I merely hoped for the situation to change as I sent a couple of words along the wind.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''I... I never had the will to fight. I merely hoped for the situation to change as I sent a couple of words along the wind.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''I'm sorry. I used you… like a sanctuary. As long as I was with you, I could escape from the expectation and attention from others.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''I'm sorry. I used you... like a sanctuary. As long as I was with you, I could escape from the expectation and attention from others.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''A man who didn't even have the courage to fail, to fight back, or to refuse… A man who's given up, always living like he's running away.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''A man who didn't even have the courage to fail, to fight back, or to refuse... A man who's given up, always living like he's running away.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Ran granted my wish. I was able to return home along with its destruction.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''... Ran granted my wish. I was able to return home along with its destruction.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Though it was a twisted realization of my dream, I think it's a fitting ending for a man full of deception and lies.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Though it was a twisted realization of my dream, I think it's a fitting ending for a man full of deception and lies.''
*''(LIFTS…)''
*''(LIFTS...)''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara. This is the face I've hidden behind my mask. I am not flawless like you think I am.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren2}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara. This is the face I've hidden behind my mask. I am not flawless like you think I am.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Can't you let me live the rest of my life as a sinner banished to this cursed land? To lead a wretched, lonely life?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren2}} '''Aren:''' ''Can't you let me live the rest of my life as a sinner banished to this cursed land? To lead a wretched, lonely life?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I cannot.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I cannot.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''I do not have the confidence to face what I have done…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren2}} '''Aren:''' ''I do not have the confidence to face what I have done...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''It doesn't matter.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''It doesn't matter.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Don't you think it's already too late?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren2}} '''Aren:''' ''Don't you think it's already too late?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Huhu, I know you're trying to picture yourself as the irredeemable scoundrel, but you're doing it all wrong. It must be because you're a hard-working model student to the core.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Huhu, I know you're trying to picture yourself as the irredeemable scoundrel, but you're doing it all wrong. It must be because you're a hard-working model student to the core.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''A model student?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren2}} '''Aren:''' ''... A model student?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Yes. You always seemed so sure of yourself. But now that I see this other side of you, I'm sorry, but it's kind of… adorable.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Yes. You always seemed so sure of yourself. But now that I see this other side of you, I'm sorry, but it's kind of... adorable.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Interacting with others and gaining something out of it… That's normal in life, isn’t it?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Interacting with others and gaining something out of it... That's normal in life, isn’t it?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara, I'm not talking about those. There's intention and thought behind people's action.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren2}} '''Aren:''' ''Ara, I'm not talking about those. There's intention and thought behind people's action.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I understand you feel some kind of guilt towards me, though I would have preferred if you admitted your joy when you spend time together with me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I understand you feel some kind of guilt towards me, though I would have preferred if you admitted your joy when you spend time together with me.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Sigh… I thought for a very long time on how I was going to persuade you, (smiling) but I don’t remember what I was going to say.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Sigh... I thought for a very long time on how I was going to persuade you, (smiling) but I don’t remember what I was going to say.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''But since you've told me your feelings, let me tell you mine.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''But since you've told me your feelings, let me tell you mine.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''While I was on this journey… I've encountered many enjoyable, exciting things.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''While I was on this journey... I've encountered many enjoyable, exciting things.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I've met many good people and learned many new things. I'll always be grateful for this opportunity. However…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''I've met many good people and learned many new things. I'll always be grateful for this opportunity. However...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''If I had the choice, I would have never gone on an adventure over staying with my family.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''If I had the choice, I would have never gone on an adventure over staying with my family.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Aren, that's how I feel. Even if it's not easy, even if we have no where to go back, I want to be together with my only family.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Aren, that's how I feel. Even if it's not easy, even if we have no where to go back, I want to be together with my only family.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''Your only…''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren2}} '''Aren:''' ''Your only...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''While on our way here, we've met the Dream Demons.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''While on our way here, we've met the Dream Demons.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''They say they were enjoying the freedom given to them by their second life because they have lost their purpose, their mission, and something precious to them in their first.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''They say they were enjoying the freedom given to them by their second life because they have lost their purpose, their mission, and something precious to them in their first.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''But I don't want that… Even if everything comes to an end, I do not want to lose any more.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''But I don't want that... Even if everything comes to an end, I do not want to lose any more.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''In fact! I'm sick of losing! I'm also going to stop running away. If I can gain back what I’ve lost with my own hands, I'm going to do so!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''In fact! I'm sick of losing! I'm also going to stop running away. If I can gain back what I’ve lost with my own hands, I'm going to do so!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''That's why, if you take away my family, I'm never going to forgive you. Even if it's you, Aren.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''That's why, if you take away my family, I'm never going to forgive you. Even if it's you, Aren.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren}} '''Aren:''' ''…….''
*{{StoryIcon|Aren2}} '''Aren:''' ''.......''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Come. Let's go back together.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Come. Let's go back together.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Because we only have this one life.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Because we only have this one life.''
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