 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. Because of our location being surrounded by the forest, we have developed out own language. 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... That Dark Elves and Elrios Elves derived from the same roots.
- Edith: ... I see. 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 unconfortable with this question. I was merely curious. 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. 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. Their bodies, exposed to the demonic energy, adapted, and began utilizing the demonic energy that surrounded them. 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. 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. 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. 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. You wish to help us? Then how about you escort elves that will be meeting with the spirits. They've been carefully selected and will be able to communicate with you smoothly. What do you think? I believe it will be beneficial for the both of us.
- Rena: Please let us discuss amongst ourselves. ...... 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. 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. You will be heading towards Spirit Asylum, where our patron deity Nephilim Lord dwells. 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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