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*'''Eve''': ''... Amazing. That was a flawless persuasion technique. I should attempt to learn this skill as well. It seems like a useful technique to have as a ruler.''

*'''Lu''': ''Hm? Did you say something?''

*'''Aisha''': ''I, I'm no pouting..!''

*'''Add''': ''Kuhahaha! Too slow! You won't be able to catch up to me with that speed!''

*'''Add''': ''At first, I thought that was the reason as well. But then, something doesn't add up. For example, the demon invasion in Velder.''

*'''Elesis''': ''You mean where the demons opened a portal using the Earth El?''

*'''Ventus''': ''The Earth El could have been the most powerful energy source they could find. With something as powerful as the Earth El, the demons could also afford to... experiment.''

*'''Artea''': ''... Perhaps Velder was merely an important strategic point with it housing the Earth El.''

*'''Add''': ''Heh, looks like you and I are finally on the same page.''

*'''Lu''': ''... a blocking ability...''

*'''Lu''': ''I said the El must have the ability to interfere with the connection between worlds to block outer forces from entering Elrios. And that outer force that the El blocks... it probably the 'Demon Realm'.''

*'''Ara''': ''Why do you say that?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Denif?''

*'''Denif''': ''As far as I'm aware, we cannot destroy this seal. Rather, we mustn't destroy it.''

*'''Denif''': ''... Yes. So what we should do is use some kind of... A trick. We'll use a spell to interfere with the flow of magic as its weakest point. Doing so will create a small gap that will allow you to pass through. It will use a great deal of mana, so I would need all the priestesses and Ventus to help.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Then I should also..!''

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*'''Chung''': ''Henir energy?!''

*'''Ain''': ''This potency... The Demon Realm must be completely under the influence of Henir, My, isn't this exciting?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Wait, stop!''

*'''Aisha''': ''......''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Huh, weird... I thought I felt something...''

*'''Aisha''': ''Ooooh, what was that for?! I thought my heart was going to stop.''

*''(Keee- Screeeech-))''

*'''Aisha''': ''Uaaah, what was that?! Did anyone else hear that?''

*''(Whooosh-)''

*'''Aisha''': ''!''

*'''Eve''': ''!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''You were... looking through smell...?''

*'''Lu''': ''I meant figuratively. Come on!''

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*'''Eve''': ''Fascinating, an AI powered by the El, created in a different dimension...''

*'''Zero''': ''Gyaaaaa!''

*'''Elesis''': ''Well, I have to admit she is useful in battle. Though I don't know if I can trust her yet.''

*'''Elesis''': ''... I don't think she's a bad person. I just think we need more time to figure out what kind of person she is.''

*'''Lu''': ''Ohoho is that why you were so wary of me as well? Aren't you just adorable~''

*'''Elesis''': ''Errr...''

*'''Lu''': ''Yes. This air... This atmosphere... There's no question. This is what you call the Demon Realm. My home world.''

*'''Add''': ''I don't understand how Henir's domain appeared in between Elrios and the Demon Realm, but we're here.''

*'''Ciel''': ''There's no sign of living things. Not even animals.''

*'''Lu''': ''Hm... I've never been to this forest. I don't know which way to go.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Don't jinx it! It might actually happen you know...''

*'''Elesis''': ''Anyways, this forest is really dense. With this many trees growing to this size, I won't be surprised if there's some kind of a guardian in this forest.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Is it not possible to communicate with them?''

*'''Chung''': ''Look! This mushroom is glowing blue!''

*'''Lu''': ''Ohoho~ They're quite cute! Ciel, can you cook with this?''

*'''Elesis''': ''Hm?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''... I want to say...''

*'''Ciel''': ''Oh,''

*'''Lu''': ''Ow! Ciel! Why did you stop all of a sudden!''

*'''Ara''': ''Ack!''

*'''Add''': ''Did you just smack me?!''

*'''Elesis''': ''What did you see? ...! A dark elf..?''

*'''Lu''': ''Oh, so this is the forest of the Dark Elves!''

*'''Elesis''': ''(Then this must be the dark continent. I never knew the dark continent was part of the Demon Realm.)''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Yeah? I can't really tell.''

*'''Dark Elf''': ''<font color=#D600FF>! Who's there!</font>''

*'''Dark Elf''': ''<font color=#2EE400>Ancient Elvan? Are you an elf from Elrios?</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''I don't understand what's going on, but they look friendly.''

*'''Aisha''': ''I hope so...''

*'''Dark Elf''': ''<font color=#2EE400>... What?! You came through the Cave of Death? You dare lie to us? Nothing can survive inside that cave. I knew you were suspicious. You're under arrest!</font>''

*'''Aisha''': ''I knew it!''

*'''Elesis''': ''No choice, let's get out of here for now!''

*'''Aisha''': ''O, over there! That giant shadow! Do you see?''

*'''Ciel''': ''It's very big.... But looks like it didn't notice us.''

*'''Ara''': ''Look! We can step on these mushrooms to reach to the top of this tree!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Alright, let's head on up!''

*'''Rose''': ''There's no getting higher. We're at the top.''

*'''Eve''': ''Is this..?''

*'''Add''': ''It looks like a good hideout. It hasn't bloomed yet.''

*'''Add''': ''... It's nothing special. This one illuminates in the inside as well.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Wow, so pretty!''

*'''Raven''': ''It's not calming down...!''

*'''Chung''': ''The Dark Elves are going to find out our location!''

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*'''Aisha''': ''Phew, it's finally quiet.''

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*'''Chloe''': ''You look like you've seen a ghost.''

*'''Raven''': ''When you've fought us at every corner only to disappear after Hamel, isn't it natural we thought you were dead?''

*'''Chloe''': ''If I were weak and naive like you lot maybe.''

*'''Chloe''': ''I can't believe I'm talking to these idiots. The Guardian represents the forest. It eliminates the enemies of the forest in place of the trees. The Dark Elves live in symbiotic relationship with the Red Guardian as the other guardian of the forest. By now, they probably know you're here. I can't believe you lot are still getting in my way.''

*'''Add''': ''What did you...!''

*'''Raven''': ''We can't fully trust her due to what happened in the past, but we need her help to get out of this forest.''

*'''Ciel''': ''If we can just resolve our misunderstanding with the Dark Elves, we might be able to stay temporarily at their village.''

*'''Ciel''': ''Even if we do arrive at the Dark Elves' Village, at this rate...''

*'''Raven''': ''We might as well draw a target on our foreheads.''

*'''Chloe''': ''... Isn't it obvious? They are conservative and old fashioned, treating those who leave the village as traitors. It's apparent now that a warm welcome was too much to ask for. Just... shut up and follow me. There's still one more trick up my sleeve.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''What do you mean?''

*'''Ain''': ''Ms. Captain!''

*'''Elesis''': ''!!''

*'''Aisha''': ''It's an arrow specially crafted with magic. It might be too late by the time we notice it.''

*'''Ciel''': ''There are multiple outposts on the way. Coming this way may have been for naught.''

*'''Sentinel Commander''': ''Ugh!''

*'''Add''': ''Oi, don't just stand there, idiots! Start attacking!''

*'''Sentinel Commander''': ''!!''

*'''???''': ''<font color=#D600FF>That's enough.</font>''

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*'''Chung''': ''She just blocked Rena's arrow with one hand...!''

*'''Edith''': ''<font color=#2EE400>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?</font>''

*'''Edith''': ''<font color=#2EE400>... I see. So you don't believe we are the 'Cursed Elves'?</font>''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''... What are they talking about?''

*'''Aisha''': ''Something important, that's for sure. They look serious...''

*'''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'.''

*'''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?''

*'''Elesis''': ''Haha, it's a long story that happened long ago. How about I tell you next time?''

*'''Edith''': ''<font color=#2EE400>So you've come here to find information on the Dark El and find your missing family members.</font>''

*'''Edith''': ''<font color=#2EE400>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.</font>''

*'''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.''

*'''Chung''': ''So there are other people that live in the Demon Realm other than demons. It's rather surprising.''

*'''Edith''': ''<font color=#2EE400>Have you decided?</font>''

*'''Edith''': ''<font color=#2EE400>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.</font>''

*'''Chloe''': ''<font color=#2EE400>Maybe you're just losing touch.</font>''

*'''Edith''': ''<font color=#2EE400>Huhuhu... That may be, but you can never be too careful.</font>''

*'''Aisha''': ''... We're done for now, right? Can we go rest?''

*'''Aisha''': ''Yes! Ciel! Let's have some tea!''

*'''Ciel''': ''Alright, I have the perfect tea set.''

*'''Ara''': ''There are more than one Dark Nephilim?''

*'''Dark Elf''': ''Yes. We worship Nephilim Lord, the very first, most ancient among Dark Nephilims.''

*'''Dark Elf''': ''I see you are curious about many things. The Cave of Death is the cave of legend, it brings death to all who've tried to enter. As such, that area became forbidden. Even Dark Nephilims do not go near the cave.''

*'''Chung''': ''(It makes sense... Most beings will cease to exist upon coming in contact with Henir energy after all.)''

*'''Dark Elf''': ''What's going on...? The spirits have gone berserk! They are not listening to us.''

*'''Small Spirit''': ''Over here...! Please... somebody...''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Let's go!''

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*'''Small Spirit''': ''Thank you for saving me...''

*'''Chung''': ''Oh! I can hear it's voice! I thought only elves could communicate with spirits?''

*'''Ara''': ''So Lincy didn't say anything because she's shy...!''

*'''Raven''': ''I thought Nephilim Lord dwelled here?''

*'''Dark Elf''': ''... Yes, he is the ruler of this place... I don't understand. How could this happen?''

*'''Lu''': ''What? You good for nothing...! I can't believe I was worried about you!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Ain is right. I don't know what it is... but something feels familiar.''

*'''Aisha''': ''I thought they were with the Dark Elves!! Wait... Did it always look like that...?!''

*'''Dark Elf''': ''Kugh, it's no use! It's not listening to me! It's been tainted by some kind of energy!''

*'''Small Spirit''': ''Wah!?''

*'''Add''': ''You can't even fight. Don't get in our way and stay here.''

*'''Raven''': ''We should be able to knock them out without harming them too much. Let's go!''

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*'''Chung''': ''Kugh...!!!''

*'''Raven''': ''The Dark Nephilim in Velder has nothing on this one...!!!''

*'''Lu''': ''With this power, no wonder the Dark Elves worship him!''

*'''Elesis''': ''If he doesn't understand what we're saying... There's no other way but to fight!''

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*'''Nephilim Lord''': ''... 'It' appeared around 500 years ago by mortal standards. I didn't pay any attention to it, because it didn't do anything. But recently, it began to emit an aura unfamiliar to me.''

*'''Nephilim Lord''': ''Yes. I am the first Nephilim. The most ancient among the spirits that dwell in this asylum. But even I have never felt such an aura before. It was faint, but I felt anger within its being. A violent wish to burn and destroy all things...... I did my best to protect the asylum, but it seems I have succumbed to it first.''

*'''Add''': ''Why did you succumb to it first? I thought you were the strongest spirit in this place.''

*'''Ciel''': ''And because it was a summon, albeit an incomplete one, you still have its memories?''

*'''Nephilim Lord''': ''Yes.... But as I was saying... Red Boy, you ask of 'It' that appeared 500 years ago? It is shaped like a tower. But it is not a true contruction. It rejects entry of other beings like it's alive. It never disturbed us. As long as nobody attempted to enter it, nothing changed.''

*'''Eve''': ''Do you remember exactly when you started sensing this aura?''

*'''Nephilim Lord''': ''Hm... I cannot be certain, but its only been a few months. But you're an adventurer from a different realm with no concern for ours. What is it that you wish to ask of me?''

*'''Raven''': ''All the plants here are completely dried out. Everything looks dead.''

*'''Eve''': ''There's no sign of life. As expected, this is a dangerous place.''

*'''Tiny Spirit''': ''Please be safe. I'll be waiting for you here.''

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*'''Ain''': ''You too? I also feel like something is vaguely familiar.''

*'''Ciel''': ''I don't know. It's true Lanox is also covered in ashes and flames, but it's definitely more livelier than this place.''

*'''Chung''': ''Over there! I see something!''

*'''Add''': ''It looks suspicious even from afar. Is that the 'Thing' Nephilim Lord was talking about?''

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*'''Ara''': ''Owwww...''

*'''Elesis''': ''I can't believe such a large open area was just beneath our feet. At least we didn't fall during battle...''

*'''Lu''': ''I guess it's my turn. Let us head towards the smell of wind and ashes~''

*'''Add''': ''I can't believe we still have to rely on your sense of smell.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Huh? Is this mark also a lava mark?''

*'''Eve''': ''Let me see. How interesting. This looks like it was cut with a sharp, scorching weapon.''

*'''Chung''': ''(Huff huff), It's hard to breathe...''

*'''Eve''': ''It's burning all the oxygen. The longer we fight, the more we'll be at a disadvantage.''

*'''Raven''': ''A ghost scythe ahead, and a field of fire in the back... There's no way to hide.''

*'''Ara''': ''Ah?!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Ahaha... (What was that? A memory...?)''

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*'''Ara''': ''The scythe turned into flames, wait!''

*'''Add''': ''It's getting away. It went towards the tower.''

*'''Eve''': ''Earlier? Ah, you mean before we fell. The golem we fought had some demonic energy due to the rocks and ore being from the Demon Realm... But unlike the exterior, it looked like the core had little to do with demonic energy.''

*'''Elesis''': ''You're right... It almost felt like... Fire.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Yes. Just like Eve said, the golems, the scythe, they both didn't feel like they were made of demonic energy.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Yeah, almost like fighting against a raging fire.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Well Elsword kept saying it felt like Lanox around here. Maybe it's because these things are made of fire?''

*'''Ain''': ''Hm... But why would a place in the Demon Realm have fire energy similar to the one in Lanox? After all, it's not like another Fire El is housed here.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Mmmm...''

*'''Elesis''': ''This would have been easier to figure out if Denif or Ignia were here...''

*'''Lu''': ''I don't care who we have to face, as long as it doesn't handle fire. I am sick of smelling ashes and flames.''

*'''Ciel''': ''That might be difficult. Look, the fire at the top of the tower... wait.''

*''Flash''

*'''Aisha''': ''It's so bright! I can't see! What is happening?!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Lu...''

*'''Lu''': ''Huhu, no need to feel bad. It's all in the past. But more importantly, I can't even begin to guess who made this tower, or who is inside it.''

*'''Eve''': ''But the enemies we've fought so far barely had any demonic energy. Of course, we have yet to encounter what's in the tower... If whoever is in the tower was controlling the monsters outside, the prisoner is either a demon who didn't use any demonic energy, or someone completely unrelated.''

*'''Aisha''': ''A demon that can summon a monster that powerful without having to use their main power? That's disconcerting.''

*'''Add''': ''What we found is a destroyed wall that can act as our way in. If there is no door, find another way in, right?''

*'''Ciel''': ''As you all know, this tower was near indestructible.''

*'''Add''': ''Yes, it was. The keyword being 'was'.''

*'''Eve''': ''I see, the tower is no longer the same as it was. The outer walls are of much lower density.''

*'''Ara''': ''Hyah!''

*''Crack!!''

*'''Add''': ''Ugh!! You're going to cause the whole tower to collapse on us, you idiot!!''

*'''Elesis''': ''Oh?''

*'''Eve''': ''It seems we were too quick to come to conclusions. With this much demonic energy, there could very well be a demon ruler within this tower.''

*'''Lu''': ''I should know any demon with this much power...''

*'''Lu''': ''Not even one. The demon rulers I knew didn't have such a strange aura, and this kind of demonic energy in unfamiliar to me. Further more, if the one stuck within this tower is a demon ruler like me who was sealed away, there's no reason for them to stay here after they regained this much power.''

*'''Raven''': ''Everyone stop. There's an opening area ahead.''

*'''Eve''': ''Ah... I'm getting usual readings. It looks like there is one living thing in this tower, no wait... It's like this entire tower is made up of one organism...''

*''PSSSSHHH-!''

*'''Raven''': ''An ambush?!''

*'''Ara''': ''There are thorns coming out of nowhere! There's no place to stand...!''

*'''Aisha''': ''Are you really ok? You keep zoning out! If you have an injury, you should really get that healed!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Ah, well... I think I heard a voice.''

*'''Elesis''': ''A voice? Like when you heard the El Lady?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''No...? It's different. With Solace, or the El Lady, they were trying to communicate to me directly. This... This feels like someone's memory just... flowed through me. I heard something earlier when I got hit by that scythe, too. I thought I was imagining things...''

*'''Ara''': ''The ey, eye, eye balls are rolling!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Gah! What is that?! Why does all the monsters look so weird around here!''

*'''Eve''': ''I sense powerful demonic energy. There must be another area beyond the central pillar where the eye balls came out.''

*'''Elesis''': ''You mean that thing is guarding this place?''

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*'''Aisha''': ''We'll be able to defeat them in no time!''

*'''Lu''': ''... el, Ciel!''

*'''Raven''': ''Everyone calm down and stay where you are! If we go to them, we will only open ourselves to attack! Chung, what's your status?''

*'''Chung''': ''I'm fine, just a little scratch! I can still fight.''

*'''Ara''': ''Don't worry, I'll make sure to protect Chung!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''We'll leave it to you, Ara!''

*'''Elesis''': ''I thought we defeated it?!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''How can it be still alive? And it's changing shape again!''

*'''Eve''': ''It seems that's where all the demonic energy in this area was coming from.''

*'''Raven''': ''Now it's moving around. I guess we only got rid of it's outer casing before.''

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*'''Aisha''': ''Ugh... This path was blocked by that eye ball monster, right? Creepy...''

*'''Ara''': ''It's much bigger than where we came from. Do you think the master of this tower has a large body?''

*'''Add''': ''I don't think so. Look over there.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Yeah. I want to help.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Sigh... You're predictable as always.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Haha, really. Even though he is my brother... Wait, is that?''

*'''Ara''': ''Ah! That's the eye ball from earlier!''

*'''Add''': ''What?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''I'm certain he's still in there. It's just that his cage became that monstrous body instead of the orb!''

*'''Eve''': ''Moby, Remy, get ready. This will be a difficult fight.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''(Hang in there. We'll save you!)''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''I heard the voice again. I knew it! He's still in there!''

*'''Ain''': ''I'd love to learn more, but now it not the best time. The tower is slowly falling apart due to the fierce battle.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''That person... He just answered my question.''

*'''Ain''': ''(He is resonating with those related to the El to communicate.) Elsword, you're closely connected to the El. I suspect the one we're trying to rescue within the monster it also the same. Remember when the El Lady spoke to you? If you replicate that feeling to talk to him, perhaps that will create and opening for us.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Now is our chance!''

*'''Raven''': ''Understood. Let's go!''

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*'''Chung''': ''Ha... Ha... I think it stopped.''

*'''Ara''': ''A, Add~!''

*'''Add''': ''He, hey! I didn't do anything yet!''

*'''Eve''': ''The structure of the tower is now highly unstable with the master of the tower defeated. At this rate...!''

*'''Raven''': ''The tower is falling apart! Everyone watch out!''

*'''Elesis''': ''Ugh, wha, what is this?''

*'''Eve''': ''Looks like the floating stones that we saw earlier when we were fighting the golems!''

*'''Aisha''': ''Um... Is it me, or something over there at the center is moving?''

*'''Elesis''': ''No, I see it too. It guess we didn't manage to defeat it completely...!''

*''WHOOOSH-!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Kugh! That thing!''

*'''Raven''': ''So it was his weapon all along??! Another one incoming!''

*'''Ara''': ''It's the eye!''

*'''Aisha''': ''Eeeek! Did that eye ball just... insert itself?''

*'''Eve''': ''Unbelievable, two conflicting powers are co-existing within that person's body.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Whenever we try to close distance, he disappears, but when we try to stay away, he teleports in front of us...''

*'''Aisha''': ''It's unbelievable. He is still fast as ever!''

*'''Raven''': ''We'll have to give it our all. We won't have any chance otherwise.''

*'''Eun''': ''He's right, Ara. All of your non-fatal attacks are not doing any damage!''

*'''???''': ''Who... am... I...?''

*''CRRAAACK!''

*'''Ara''': ''Kyaaaaa!!''

*'''Add''': ''Kugh, Dynamo-!!!''

*'''Ain''': ''Haha, that sounds like a yes.''

*'''Lu''': ''Where did he go?!''

*'''???''': ''......''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Calm down! We want to help you!''

*'''???''': ''... Don't come... Any closer...''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''You need help, right? That's why you were reaching out to me.''

*'''???''': ''I don't... Hurt... any... more...''

*'''Eve''': ''All the wreckage in the surrounding area is flying towards him. We better be careful not to get caught in it.''

*'''Lu''': ''Of course. Now is a good chance to beat him up for troubling us so, after all!''

*'''Ciel''': ''You're right. Just a little smack to return his senses.''

*'''Eve''': ''I will unleash the full power of the Nasod.''

*'''Aisha''': ''And time for the genius girl magician to use her full magic!''

*'''Lu''': ''That would be the demonic energy he was surrounded with. It looks like it's burning away.''

*'''Ara''': ''I can't believe a human could handle that much demonic energy...''

*'''Raven''': ''!... He collapsed.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Hey! Are you alright?''

*'''Add''': ''What? You little...!''

*'''Ventus''': ''Now, now, I'm sure you're just dying to hear his answer, but as you can see, our friend over here is a little worse for wear. If it's alright with all of you, I'd like to take him to heal his injuries. You understand, don't you?''

*'''Ventus''': ''Oh, I almost forgot! Here you go, Rena.''

*'''Ventus''': ''Well, you need a way back to Elrios, don't you?''

*'''Eve''': ''I can't believe we forgot something so essential...''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Huh? Can't we just go back the way we came from?''

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*'''Ara''': ''As they say, gone like the wind.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Well, I'm sure Denif will be able to explain what happened when we go back.''

*'''Lu''': ''If everything's settled, let's go back to where the spirit is waiting for us.''

*'''Tiny Spirit''': ''... Safe.''

*'''Ara''': ''Uah, I can't walk anymore...!''

*'''Lu''': ''I need to lie down... Ciel, is there anything I can lay my head against?''

*'''Ciel''': ''You can lie on my lap, if you want?''

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*'''Raven''': ''Where is this...?''

*'''Tiny Spirit''': ''This is a mountain with special gems.''

*'''Raven''': ''What's special about them?''

*'''Chung''': ''Mm... Though 'reaction' doesn't neccessarily mean mirrored creation...''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''We, well... yeah.''

*'''Add''': ''That's obvious. Even though it's faint, these gems hold the Dark El's unique energy. Based on that, we can create a device to trace the Dark El... and other things.''

*'''Eve''': ''...? Why is this...?''

*'''Eve''': ''I found something odd... But the Energy of the Dark El is too faint to examine more carefully. Can we get a gem that has more energy stored?''

*'''Tiny Spirit''': ''There should be more inside!''

*'''Raven''': ''......''

*'''Nero''': ''Wah...''

*'''Add''': ''Simple. We make him talk.''

*'''Nero''': ''Eeek!''

*'''Tiny Spirit''': ''Hm?''

*'''Demon Soldier''': ''Die-!!''

*'''Ara''': ''No, spirit!!!''

*''(KLING-!)''

*'''Ara''': ''You were the one that suggested hide-and-seek as our bet! Why did you show yourself! What are you planning!?''

*'''Stirbargen''': ''Whoa, whoa, calm down. I don't mean to fight. We're all tired, right?''

*'''Stirbargen''': ''I didn't mean to show myself. He was aiming for my neck! I had to be in this form to do something about it. So how about it, shall we call it a draw?''

*'''Ara''': ''......''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Ah, Eve...!''

*'''Aisha''': ''Huhu, I guess we'll have to make sure we don't become enemies!''

*'''Ciel''': ''Ah, maybe I can chop the...''

*'''Raven''': ''Hm, of course, a jerky is a quick way to replenish yourself after battle.''

*'''Ciel''': ''But they are strong. They do not waver just because someone like me join in. I guess... This is what camaraderie is all about. I don't think I will make any decision that I will regret anymore. With everyone believing in me. Thank you for the advice... Ain.''

*'''Raven''': ''Everyone looks out of sort.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Perhaps now is a good time to stop by Elrianode?''

*'''Raven''': ''... Yes. It's a good time to report our findings and get reorganized.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Dark Elves, violent spirits, Fire Master, and a previous demon ruler, the Red Demon King... So many things happened at once.''

*'''Aisha''': ''That guy, kept looking down on us and smirking!''

*'''Lu''': ''I should never have accepted another bet with that acoundrel...''

*'''Lu''': ''Grrr! I..! Mm... Sorry...''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Haha, it's fine. I think I would have too. But we will win and show him what's for!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''I get it! Stop it already!''

*'''Eve''': ''Huhu...''

*'''Raven''': ''(Nodding)''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Why are you all looking at me like that? I'm not a kid..! ... Let's get back to the point.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Hm... It's certainly chilling. Never mind we made it out safely...''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''I thought... It might be because I was worried.''

*'''Ain''': ''Elsword, you are closely connected to the El. The El can show the past using visions, so surely it's possible to see the future as well?''