 Chung: She just blocked Rena's arrow with one hand...! Rena: Haha, I think we can relax. It doesn't look like she wants to fight. Edith: Huhu... My name is Edith, I am the village elder, the leader of this village.- Edith: Because of our location being surrounded by the forest, we have developed out own language.
- Edith: I have one question for you. Why did you think we would understand Ancient Elven?
- Rena: My village Elder used to teach me the history of the Elves. That's when she told me...
- Rena: That Dark Elves and Elrios Elves derived from the same roots.
- Edith: ... I see.
- Edith: So you don't believe we are the 'Cursed Elves'?
- Rena: That... That is...
 Elsword: ... What are they talking about? Aisha: Something important, that's for sure. They look serious...- Edith: Ah, I apologize if I made you uncomfortable with this question. I was merely curious.
- Edith: This is something others should understand as well. Chloe, if you would?
 Chloe: As you know, Dark Elves and Elves from Elrios share the same ancestors.- Chloe: Which means Dark Elves used to dwell in Elrios as well.
 Eve: Why did you come here then? It couldn't have been easy to move away from the spirits and the El in Elrios.- Chloe: The ancestors of Dark Elves used to dwell in the Obsidian Forest, an area with the strongest demonic energy in Elrios.
- Chloe: Their bodies, exposed to the demonic energy, adapted, and began utilizing the demonic energy that surrounded them.
- Chloe: The other Elves, who could not accept the use of demonic energy, shunned them, called them the 'Cursed Ones'.
- Rena: ... That's why they had to leave.
- Chloe: It's still a mystery how they ended up in the Demon Realm though.
 Elesis: I read an ancient tome in Velder that said, 'Dark Elves live in the Dark Continent.' Does that mean we're in the Dark Continent right now? Or was the tome incorrect?- Chloe: Do I look like your teacher?
- Edith: ......
- Chloe: ... Fine. This is the Dark Continent. It's the edge of the Demon Realm, with guardians protecting the forest forever dark as night.
- Chloe: But that is a name given by outsiders. We Dark Elves call this place, Varnimyr.
- Elesis: I see...
- Chloe: ... I have no time for idle chitchat with outsiders. I came to warn the village of what's happening.
- Edith: A warning, you say?
- Chloe: 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.
- Chloe: 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.
- Edith: ......
- Elsword: Hey, what are you guys talking about? Is it serious? Can we help?
- Elesis: ... I'm still in your debt. If we can help in any way, I want you to tell us.
- Chloe: ......
- Elsword: So, to get this straight, Chloe joined the demon army so they didn't disturb the village.
 Rose: But she left to avoid being swept in the current conflict; which leaves the village in danger as it's a breach in contract. Add: So it's all your fault.- Add: In the end, it's because you were not confident enough in your abilities to deal with those coming for your throat.
 Ara: A, Add!- Chloe: You're right. It's because I'm no strong enough.... But that's why I'm here. I could no let my weakness be the downfall of this village.
- Elsword: Anyway, sis. What do you mean you're in her debt?
- Elesis: Haha, it's a long story that happened long ago. How about I tell you next time?
- Edith: So you've come here to find information on the Dark El and find your missing family members.
- Rena: Yes, do you know anything?
- Edith: 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.
- Edith: You wish to help us? Then how about you escort elves that will be meeting with the spirits.
- Edith: They've been carefully selected and will be able to communicate with you smoothly.
- Edith: What do you think? I believe it will be beneficial for the both of us.
- Rena: Please let us discuss amongst ourselves.
- Rena: ...... So what do you think about this offer?
- Ara: I think we should do it. We will be able to help the Dark Elves while still receiving the information we need. It will be killing two birds with one stone.
- Aisha: It's not a bad idea. I'm sure spirits will know many things that are no privy to us.
 Raven: I agree as well. It will be good for us to make allies we can trust.- Chung: So there are other people that live in the Demon Realm other than demons. It's rather surprising.
- Edith: Have you decided?
- Rena: Yes, we accept your offer.
- Rena: However, we are all exhausted from the constant battles. We would like some place to rest before we are needed.
- Edith: Huhu, that will be no problem at all.
- Edith: You will be heading towards Spirit Asylum, where our patron deity Nephilim Lord dwells.
- Edith: Normally, we would alert him of our visits... But I have not been able to communicate with him.
- Chloe: Maybe you're just losing touch.
- Edith: Huhuhu... That may be, but you can never be too careful.
- Aisha: ... We're done for now, right? Can we go rest?
- Rena: Haha, yes. We should rest up.
- Aisha: Yes! Ciel! Let's have some tea!
 Ciel: Alright, I have the perfect tea set.- Eve: You mean they were not damaged during battle?
- Elsword: Um... Ain...
 Ain: Yes, Elsword?- Elsword: ......
- Ain: ?
- Elsword: ... Never mind. It's nothing. I'm sorry to bother you.
- Ain: No need to apologize. When you're ready to talk, I'll still be listening.
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