 Eris: The greatest magician that can read minds invites you to Tricky House. Enjoy!- (CREEEAAK... SLAM.)
 Lu: ...... No one's going to be able to break my score anymore! Ohoho! Eve: Well, of course, you broke the machine. Sigh... I hope destroying their machine doesn't lead to anything disadvantageous to us later... Raven: ...... The fortune teller? Yeah, I saw. Did you get a reading? Chung: No, I didn't. But I'm surprised you decided to get your fortune read. What did it say?- Raven: It's a card I've never seen before... At first, I thought it was the assassin card, but it was something different.
- Raven: The fortune teller said, unlike the assassin that stays in the shadow, the hermit must show himself the moment he swings his sword.
- Raven: She said to be careful when I stand in a diverging path. That the moment I swing my sword, that will cause the ball rolling for something completely different.
- Chung: Fascinating... Do you believe in fortunes, Raven?
- Raven: I do not. I believe everything depends on what you make it. If you believe the fortune is correct, then you start believing the fortune.
- Raven: However, I do think it's a fun way to pass time. I had a friend who was good at reading fortunes when I was a mercenary.
- Chung: I agree with that. But, it's still scary when they say they're looking into my future.
- Chung: There's something I'm thinking about, but haven't quite made up my mind on. If I see something like that, it will only make me distressed.
 Elesis: ...... It's definitely not as good as you two, but I don't think it's bad for a beginner. Rose: You've picked up quickly, especially considering that it was your first time handling a gun. If you try again, you'll be even better than last time. Ciel: If I knew there was a shooting game, I would have tried. I know I can score the highest for that one. Laby: ...... Yup! Like the one last time! Laby's Gurumi! Ara: That soft, cushy cloud? What shape did you make this time? A rabbit? Or... a sheep?- Laby: This time, Laby made fish like grilled fish! Noah took a bite of Gurumi like chomp!
 Noah: Y, you don't have to tell her that... Ain: It seems like everyone had fun. So... what did you all learn? Rena: Oh, I almost forgot! Alright, gang! There's no Dream Demons around, right? Did anyone learn something new?- Eve: The Dream Demons here were indeed subordinates of Karis that invaded Elrios. They were absorbed in to Ran's army afterwards, but now that the Red Demon Army has dissolved, they are just civilians.
 Elsword: They seem straight-forward just like Lu said. They didn't have much thought on the invasion. In fact, they just wanted to have fun. Aisha: Apparently Ran investigated something before he dissolved the army. We don't know what, but my guess is that is has something to do with the invasion to Elrios not working.- Elesis: We also asked if they knew Ran's whereabouts, but I don't think they know. There was one that said, 'Nobody said he left!'... but they didn't seem interested at all.
- Ain: They also weren't that knowledgeable about the El, nor the Dark El.
 Add: I asked them about that, too. I asked if they knew about the gem that holds the power of the El, and they just assumed I wanted to talk about jewel preferences.- Ciel: Anything else we've learned?
- Eve: I've heard quite a lot about the Dream Demon's ecology, the tragedy of their race, and the history of their splitting...
- Add: What kind of useless information is that?
- Elesis: ... Strange. Based on the information we've gathered, it seems we won't have to worry about another invasion. But...
- Ara: There's so much vague information, that we haven't got one clear answer.
- Add: It's no wonder we couldn't get anything more. Those guys weren't interested in our questions at all and were busy showing off their flashy playthings.
- Lu: No surprise. All demons in the Red Demon territory are just like their lord.
- Chung: ... Oh! Lu! I heard about the Steel Queen from the Dream Demons.
- Lu: Hm? What did they say?
- Chung: I heard the Land of Steel put a bounty to look for their missing queen.
- Chung: Apparently the rumor goes that you might make a lot of money as long as you could play the part, since no one remembers what the Steel Queen looks like anymore.
- Lu: .......
- Ciel: Who's looking? For what?
- Lu: ... Thank you for telling me. I'll keep that in mind.
- Elesis: All in all, I'm glad the Dream Demons are easy-going. They're a bit overwhelming with their playful attitude, but it's quite fun, just like Baryon said.
- Rose: Yes. I understand why Asella said not to get too distracted.
- Rena: But it's really beyond imagination. This is the first time I had so much fun in the Demon Realm. I don't see why we can't hang arond a bit longer as long as it doesn't push back our mission.
- Add: Anyway... What are all these drawings? What bad taste.
- Aisha: What did they say? The greatest magician that knows everything? Do you think he'll know about Ran?
- Ara: .......
 Eun: You look anxious.- Ara: A little. I don't know when I should prepare, or how I should make up my mind, so it's just putting me one edge.
- Ara: I'll need to think some more, but I know this. I mustn't forget that I am responsible, no matter what choice I make.
- Ara: My family, the people back home... and the great pain that swept the whole Northern Empire, what could I have done to stop it?
- Ara: There's no way to know, and it's still on-going... Despite that, my crime is undeniable, and I cannot ignore that.
- Eun: ...... Are. You're...
- (RUSTLE)
- Ara: Oh, hold on. I heard something...
 Rabbit: (...HOP!)- Ara: Oh, a cute rabbit doll. I'm glad it's nothing serious.
- Rabbit: ... Ara Haan.
- Ara: ...!
- Rabbit: Master Ran summons you. You must not tell anyone and come alone.
- Eun: Ara? What's going on?
- Ara: ... Eun. I think...
- Ara: It's finally time.
- Rena: Ara? Can you hear me?
- Elsword: Ara? ... Strange. Where did she go? There's only one path.
- Laby: Maybe she went ahead? Maybe we didn't notice because we were distracted by talking.
- Raven: There's no way we won't notice that.
- Rose: Strange... Perhaps we were put under a spell or an illusion by Dream Demons without noticing?
- Add: ... I've checked the numbers, but I don't see anything off. But if we're under a spell, I suppose I cannot trust what I'm seeing.
- Elesis: Hmm... I don't know. For now, we'll keep searching for Ara. Everyone watch out.
- Elesis: We are not! to split and wander off on your own. Make sure to keep an eye on the person next to you as we head forth, alright?
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