Ain:This is a mess. What is that? I didn't even know it was alive before we got close.
Ara:At the very least, we know Ran's not here, and that's not the Dark El.
Eve:Yes. I believe it was created by condensing Varnimyr's mystic stones.
Rena:He sure did go all over the place. This is not going to be easy.
Noah:The Moon El... Even if it's just a shell, I don't want to see it being used like this.
Elsword:That thing is guarding the fake El. Is that also Ran's lackey?
Eve:You can't see it right now, because it's covered... But I'm worried about the crack on the fake El.
Rena:Red Demon King! Do you have a visual from up there?
Red Demon King's Eye:Hm... I can't see all the details, because most of the trace is gone, but I believe that's a spell used in sacrifice rituals.
Elsword:Sacrifice?!
Rose:Ugh, is that safe? We're fighting inside the circle!
Rena:It should be fine! I don't sense anything happening right now.
Clamor:She's right. It's a magic circle that activated and served its purpose. You don't have to worry about being affected by it.
Eve:But... It can't be made for anything good.
Clamor:A sacrifice was given to something, which means there's a recipient. I wonder who that would be.
Clamor:Or, should I say 'what'...
Ara:Ran is the only one who could have done this.
Eve:We checked that Ran is somewhere to be found. That means he left the fake El and did something, then left.
Eve:Perhaps... the fake El was used to expand the Abyss?
Ain:I think so, too. No matter how resourceful that damn demon is, I don't think he has the power of expand the Abyss.
Rena:The sacrifice ritual. It's been activated, and the power was leaked due to the crack on the fake El... Eve, I think your prediction is right.
Noah:It was used as a sacrifice to the Abyss...
Elsword:I'm glad we figured that out. But that still leaves the most important question.
Ain:What is that bug that's attached to the fake El?
Noah:(What is this? It feels cold... and lonely.)
Rose:Elsword! Watch that mineral!
Elsword:Ugh, I can't! It's too late for me to take care of it!
(FLING!)
Rena:Tada! I took care of it!
Ain:Great timing! That was amazing, Ms. Elf.
Rena:Huhu, thank you for your ardent support!
Rena:(Raven was right. Everyone slowed down, but I'm not feeling any different.)
Rena:(Actually, I feel lighter as time pass by. Strange...)
Rena:(I was more sensitive to demonic energy than anyone before the Abyss.)
Rena:(Am I adapting to demonic energy?)
Rena:(.......)
Rena:... Alright, gang! Let's push it through! There must be a way to get around this!
Ara:That creature seems to be communicating something. Is anyone else feeling this?
Noah:Yes. It sounds like a sorrowful cry...
Eve:It's ultrasonic waves. From the energy, it's no ordinary creature.
Red Demon King's Eye:Hm... Mm...? Oh! I remember now. I haven't seen a live one before, so I wasn't sure.
Ain:Do you know what that is?
Red Demon King's Eye:It's a Myuriconus. I thought it went completely extinct, but I guess there was still one around.
Red Demon King's Eye:Myuriconus is an ancient creature with powerful life force. Some say, it's the most primal form of dragons.
Clamor:(Noah, hear that? A dragon!)
Noah:(Shh, we should listen.)
Rose:So it was known to be extinct. Then I wonder what this one's doing ehre?
Red Demon King's Eye:Hm, maybe it fell when it was still a hatchling? Myuriconus stop growing and falls to a slumber when the surrounding environment is terrible.
Rena:Almost like a seed that doesn't sprout until it's in the right environment...
Ara:So it's still a baby despite its size?
Red Demon King's Eye:Even if it's a hatchling, it's probably older than me or Luciela!
Noah:Don't yo know anything useful to handle this thing?
Red Demon King's Eye:You're already looking for a hint?
Rena:Are we playing twenty questions now? I'd like to remind you that we're taking care of your mess.
Ain:Ah! I think I understand why Ms. Demon always gripes whenever she sees you.
Red Demon King's Eye:Haha, don't be like that. I don't actually know much. I'll let you know if I remember anything.
Rose:He really does whatever he pleases... Oh well. Let's try to figure out something based on what we've learned so far.
[Village] Power and Will
Serpentium
