- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: This is... an Elriabrunnr. Ventus, is there a reason why we've used such a roundabout way to get here?
- Ventus: Because we can't let the priestesses know we're here! If they saw you walking around instead of resting, they'll have my head!
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Oof... You're right. Darkmoon and Anduran both insisted I rest. Oh well, we're already here. Maybe we can sneak back before they notice?
- Ventus: That's the spirit! As long as we're not caught, it's like it never happened!
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: I'm not sure if I can condone YOU saying that.
- Ventus:' Now Rena, are you ready?
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Huhu, yes, I'm ready!
- Ventus: Hm... But before we start, let me get this straight. If you win, I won't say anything about you going to the Demon Realm.
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Yes...?
- Ventus: Then, what will you do for me if I win, Rena?
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Hmm... I'm not sure. Is there anything you want?
- Ventus: Mm... There is one thing... But I'm not sure if I can ask.
- Lincy: Soren... You're not talking about...
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Huh? What are you talking about?
- Ventus: It's a secret! If you're so curious, maybe you should let me win?
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: No can do! I'll give it my all!
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- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Maybe it's because there's so much El energy around here, but I feel refreshed! I can't possibly imagine why you would think I was influenced by demonic energy! At this rate, even finding the Dark El will be no problem!
- Ventus: My, you seem even more enthusiastic about saving the world than I am, and I'm the El Master.
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Why, of course! It's only for the good of Elrios! My first mission was to investigate why the connection t the Spirit Realm was weakened... I never thought that journey would take me this far. As I traveled, I met new friends, and realized what a small world I lived in. Sometimes, it feels like I was destined to be on this journey. If I stayed in Eldemyr... I don't think I could have even imagined myself, stopping an unknown organization from taking the El, or saving the world!
- Ventus: Haha. I also think your actions are admirabole. You're like a hero to the elves and the spirits!
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Ahaha... I won't say I'm a hero! But... Your words still make me happy.
- Lincy: Rena... You don't have to go to the Demon Realm to become a hero. You're already a hero for us, the elves and the spirits.
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Lincy...
- Lincy: I'm sorry, I keep trying to stop you, but I'm so worried. It seems to me that the destiny that led you here, is now leading you to your doom. I'm sure you already know... But the spirits of the Demon Realm will be hostile to those from Elrios.
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Yes, I know.
- Lincy: ... Aren't you scared?
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: I want to say I'm not... But then, I'd be lying.
- Lincy: Why do you have to go if you're so afraid?
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Hm... How should I explain? It's a long story...... Do you have a memory that... you know is no longer an actual memory, because too much time has passed, but... you still keep reminding yourself to never forget?
- Ventus: Of course. Mostly something I regret.
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: It's the same for me too. I... lost a friend because of something I've done.
- Lincy: .......
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: I don't anymore... But I used to have nightmares. In my dream, Lua was always being chased by a monster. And I was always just watching Lua and the spirits that are losing power, unable to do anything. The nightmare terrified me so much... that I used to wish my memories of Lua would just disappear.
- Lincy: (Rena... Was that why you didn't want to borrow the power of the spirits back then?)
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: But... I started to hate myself more, for not being able to do anything when Lua was in danger.
- Lincy: Were you able to overcome your nightmare?
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Um... No. The nightmare always changed. No matter what I tried, I would always fail to save her. Sometimes, Lua won't even get a chance to scream. The next, she would curse me till her dying breath. The next, she would call out to me... But it would all end the same way. I don't even remember how she actually died. I do know she was my friend, that she's no longer here, and that I've spent a long time all by myself.
- Ventus: ... Survivor's guilt?
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Lua wanted to leave the forest one day and travel the world. She wanted to meet new people and become friends with those who are different form us. But... She can never fulfill those dreams... unlike me... So, I always thought I had to stay enclosed from the world and live the rest of my life mourning her death. I thought that might be less painful for me as well.
- Ventus: ... We're not used to sudden goodbyes unlike other races without long lives.
- Lincy: The more we spend time together, the more we expect to spend time together, the more hurt we are by the sudden farewell.
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: ... As I mourned for her... I had a sudden revelation. If I'm not going to do anything, why am I alive instead of Lua? Memories are not forever, and even elves must die in the end. Then... what can I do to make my life more meaningful? ... And this is the answer I found. It was Lua's dream to go on an adventure. Now, it's my dream too. To leave the forest and travel the world... To meet new people and become friends with those who are different from us. When I meet her again, years from now, I want to have many adventures so I can share my memories with her. So... I was really happy you called me a hero. Because that was one of her dreams as well!
- Lincy:' Rena...
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Meeting the El Search Party, and meeting you two... None of this would have happened if I didn't make the decision to leave the forest. That's what I mean by destiny. Even though she left me side... Like the wind that's always with me, I can always feel her, even when I don't see her. Sorry. Was that too much? But that's how I feel. My friends... my goal... and everything that Lua ever wanted... And for me, I must go to the Demon Realm.
- Lincy: .......
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: ... Thank you Lincy, Ventus. The reason why you brought me here, is actually to help me recover, right? I can feel my energy coming back. Maybe because of the Elriabrunnr...
- Ventus: Haha, I didn't think you'd notice. We were going to keep it a secret.... But! That doesn't mean that the bet is off! You don't know what will happen in the Demon Realm, so I won't make this easy.
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: And I don't expect anything else!
- Ventus: Ready, Lincy?
- Lincy: Sure thing, brat! Rena, you're really precious to me. You have to win, ok? So I can send you with my heart at peace.
- File:Story Quest Icon - .png Rena: Ok. I don't want you to worry, so I'll do my best!
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