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*'''Solace''': ''?! ... Wait, Elsword, what are you trying to do...?!''

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*'''Eve''': ''A massive amount of energy detected from Elrios. How strong can it be to be detected all the way out here in Elysion...?''

*'''Solace''': ''I suspect all the El shards are now combined into one. And this familiar energy... could it be Elrianode...? Could it be the ancient city has awakened?''

*'''Hernia''': ''Fenriart...''

*'''Solace''': ''And there's something we must do at Elysion tower.''

*'''Solace''': ''I need to find the ones who orchestrated the events behind the El explosion. They will come back at it again once the El is restored. Since Elrianode is rebuilt, they will show themselves somewhere. I can't let the same thing happen again.''

*'''Eve''': ''We don't have much time. Let's head off to Elrianode.''

*'''Artea''': ''We were surprised, too. The El shards we have been protecting combined into one, so all the priestesses were brought together to one place.''

*'''Denif''': ''Since the El exploded, we Master concentrated out energies and given attributes to the dispersed El shards. We have then made a seal to protect Elrianode and fallen into slumber with the city. With the power of the boy named Elsword, Elrianode has been restored, and I have arisen with the city that's been sleeping.''

*'''Denif''': ''Hm... I don't know. I only saw these priestesses when I woke up. Maybe they woken up outside the city... Or they may not have awoken just yet. But more importantly, you were talking about the El Lady. Where did you meet her?''

*'''Aisha''': ''Ah... Here's what happened...''

*'''Ara''': ''... I see...''

*'''Denif''': ''Now is not the time to point fingers, since it's also true that he made efforts to rectify his deed. It would have been truly disastrous if it weren't for the diceon energy. But it's unbelievable that this power of El comes... solely from the boy named Elsword.''

*'''Denif''': ''The El... unstable again...''

*'''Artea''': ''Master Denif...''

*'''Lu''': ''Hoho, I'm already set.''

*'''Ciel''': ''We can have tea later once Elsword is back.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Something? Like what? I think we're all prepared.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Of course, Elsword is missing.''

*'''Raven''': ''It's probably because it's Elsword that the absence feels bigger. Let's hurry.''

*'''Denif''': ''... Are you ready? Be prepared... Good luck.''

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*'''Branwen''': ''Rena? Rena Erindel, do you hear me?''

*'''Branwen''': ''Rena, the Eldrasil is back to normal as the El became complete.''

*'''Branwen''': ''You can come home now. You have completed your mission.''

*'''Branwen''': ''... Rena, the El is in the most stable status right now. It may never this stable again. If you save your friend, the unstable El will harm the Eldrasil again... If that happens, all the efforts you have put to keep our village safe will be for naught.''

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*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''This voice...... Sis...?''

*'''Aisha''': ''You dummy! Stop causing trouble!''

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

*'''Chung''': ''Elsword, the El Search Party's mission is not yet complete!''

*'''Add''': ''We got a million things to do because of you. We have no time to waste here!''

*'''Elesis''': ''Alright, hands, everybody!''

*'''All Together''': ''Going back to Elrios with Elsword...!''

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

*'''Denif''': ''No human being would be able to survive there. If you were bewitched and followed the voices, you would've never made it.''

*'''Aisha''': ''What would've happened if I followed that voice...? Ugh, just thinking about it gives me the chills.''

*'''Denif''': ''As expected, the El has quickly started to grow unstable as Elsword escaped.''

*'''Denif''': ''Correct. Once the injected Diceon energy is exhausted, the El won't become stable again without another sacrifice. Before then, we need some kind of energy to stabilize the power of El...''

*'''Chung''': ''I expected as much. Let's go, everyone! We must restore the El!''

*'''Lu''': ''We mustn't go unprepared! Everyone must be tired, let's rest up. I need a moment to gather my strength...''

*'''Ciel''': ''Lu is right, it won't be efficient with everyone being so tired. We have a moment for tea.''

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*'''Aisha''': ''Me too, I'm clueless.''

*'''Denif''': ''Hm... Now that I think about it, there may be something that'd be helpful to you...''

*'''Aisha''': ''Whoa...Barrier of Henir? Isn't Henir... extremely dangerous?''

*'''Denif''': ''In the beginning, Henir was part of Elrios. Henir wasn't always like this. It's actually unusual that mixed energies are causing chaos. According to an ancient document, the creation activities performed by the large El in the past had left a trace of Henir's power as a reaction.''

*'''Denif''': ''I'm not certain... this extraordinary change seem to have a different nature than the past. Not only distorting the Time and Space but also showing a pattern of extinguishing living beings around it.... I can't help but think that something wasn't there before got involved...''

*'''Aisha''': ''Sigh... Finding the entrance would be the biggest challenge especially when we don't know how it looks like...''

*'''Denif''': ''The Sanctum would be asleep as well, so you won't be able to reach it simply by knowing what it looks like. However, I don't think that would be an issue.''

*'''Denif''': ''The fact that the Sanctum has such strong El energy means that the pure power of the El is preserved inside. If it's that pure, it will for sure react to Elsword and show itself.''

*'''Elesis''': ''... To Elsword's power...?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Hehehe, I don't know what it is, but it means I'm awesome, right?''

*'''Raven''': ''... I guess you're really fine as you seem quite yourself, Elsword.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Then... Can we find the Sanctum with Elsword's power?''

*'''Denif''': ''Yes, of course there will another problem once the Sanctum awakens...''

*'''Ain''': ''Don't touch anything suspicious, Ms. Fox.... I feel the energy of Henir.''

*'''Eve''': ''Not only Henir, but I'm also detecting multiple unknown elements as well. They are not normal materials that can be found in Elrios.''

*'''Raven''': ''This isn't something we should take lightly. Let's take it back to Master Denif.''

*'''Lu''': ''Eh? Look, I feel something here. I sense it to be something special.''

*'''Ciel''': ''Mm? ... This just looks like... a collapsed wall...? Hm, should I tell them just in case? Hey guys, will you take a look at this?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''What is it? Did you find something?''

*'''Elesis''': ''You're right! Elsword! Put your hand there''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Huh? ... Like this?''

*'''Elesis''': ''... Unbelievable... Something huge is soaring from the ground!''

*'''Ara''': ''Is that... a gateway?! It must be the gateway to the Sanctum!''

*'''Lu''': ''That's a REALLY huge door.''

*'''Aisha''': ''There is a seal on the door written in ancient writing. Not an issue, leave it to the genius magician, Aisha! Let's see. "Half the fruit. Who dare disturb the asleep? After countless years the power of life bears fruit. Both hope and despair gather."''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Huh? Careful of what?''

*'''Ain''': ''The stronger the power of El becomes, the stronger you'll be drawn to it. If you change in like usual no one will be able to help you. I don't want he same thing to happen again, Elsword.''

*'''Lu''': ''You are one of the few humans that I've saved. Be honored and care for yourself.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Okay! I'll be careful. Thanks, everyone!''

*'''Eve''': ''Strange, there isn't a strong El energy radiating from the stone.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''But don't yo think it's something important since it's on top of an alter?''

*'''Ciel''': ''We won't know for sure until we take it back.''

*'''A Mysterious Man''': ''Thank you for disabling the seal.''

*'''A Mysterious Man''': ''This is the fragment of the Primal El... I'll be taking this.''

*'''Aisha''': ''This voice...! Now way, are you...!''

*'''Aisha''': ''That is the person who stole the Ring of Mimir!!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''That...!?''

*'''A Mysterious Man''': ''Well, well, well. If it isn't the junior magician who lost her little ring?''

*'''Elesis''': ''I've got a bad feeling about this. The situation may be far more complicated then we initially thought.''

*'''Ara''': ''Ah! Look over there! There's a horde of monsters similar from before...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''We may be able to catch the thief if we move as we clear the monsters ahead. Let's make is quick!''

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*'''Eve''': ''I've never fought this type of monster before and it's making it hard to read their next move.''

*'''Ain''': ''The monsters pouring out from the right. Let's keep moving.''

*'''Chung''': ''Also, the sky is pitch black even though we are outside. Master Denif did say that it's beyond the outer barrier. Does that mean this is part of Henir?''

*'''Raven''': ''Most likely.''

*'''Ciel''': ''Where did the thief go?!''

*'''Aisha''': ''I didn't get my ring back... sigh.''

*'''Lu''': ''He summoned a horde of monsters again and ran away! That sneaky little...!!''

*'''Eve''': ''The thief seems to have fled from this area. I can no longer detect the El energy.''

*'''Chung''': ''I wonder that as well. I thought Master Denif was the only one who knew about this place... I had no idea that we'd get ambushed...''

*'''Aisha''': ''There might have been someone that had an acquaintance with the Water Dragon.''

*'''Ain''': ''(As expected... Those monsters must have been created with Henir's power. There are only a few that are aware of Henir's power, who could it be...... Could it be the ones that Solace mentioned?)''

*'''Add''': ''... The Seven Tower...?''

*'''Elesis''': ''Huh? What did you say, Add?''

*'''Add''': ''Nothing, don't worry about it.''

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*'''???''': ''....... Hmm, Denif...''

*'''Chung''': ''But if it was the Water Dragon that's been protecting the Sanctum... It wouldn't have let that shady thief take the relic...''

*'''Add''': ''Hmpf, as if the Dragons would care which humans are the good ones.''

*'''Denif''': ''Of course, not all Water Dragons are fond of this world. But it's unlikely that the Dragons, who care about the balance of the world, would have played along with people who can't be trusted.''

*'''Ara''': ''Then how...?''

*'''Elesis''': ''I'm not sure but it contains Henir's energy and some unknown elements. I thought it made sense since it was inside Henir... However, the ones who used the orb transformed into monsters.''

*'''Denif''': ''... Transformed into monsters...? You mean they went berserk?''

*'''Denif''': ''A mindless monster...? So, this has turned humans into monsters...?''

*'''Aisha''': ''Yes, it was horrible.''

*'''Chung''': ''Ah..! I forgot about Glave!''

*'''Denif''': ''Unbelievable...! Someone that travels in and out of Henir's Time and Space...? I can't believe it.''

*'''Denif''': ''Then I have a request for you. Please go and identify this object.''

*'''Elesis''': ''We'll be back!''

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*'''Aisha''': ''How strange. I've read every history book I've come across but I've never heard any of this. Does that mean any knowledge related to Henir is being controlled?''

*'''Glave''': ''Anyways, it doesn't seem like you want to go in Henir's Time and Space. What do you want?''

*'''Glave''': ''Oho, it's... been a while since I last saw this. It's also been tinkered with.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Been a while...? Do you know what this is, Glave?''

*'''Chung''': ''Ugh... y, yes.''

*'''Glave''': ''I used to call this the "Seed of Life", I'm not sure what it's called now.''

*'''Glave''': ''Well, it's true that it gives a new life after all. Kuhuhu. That's why I was going to seal it, but someboy must have got a hold of it. They even tinkered with it...''

*'''Chung''': ''Don't say that, it's really giving me the chills. Who could have brought this out to the world?''

*'''Add''': ''...''

*'''Glave''': ''The ideological difference between the two could also be a reason.''

*'''Glave''': ''Ha, I can't tell you that! It's forbidden. These locks aren't just for looks, you know. Heh.''

*'''Add''': ''Hmpf, let's be honest here. It's not like you're actually scared. You face the terror of Henir everyday.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Elrios would have disappeared...?!''

*'''Glave''': ''Like I said, the core of Henir radiates the energy of chaos and extinction. What do you think would happen if a passage to the core opens?''

*'''Glave''': ''..... I'm afraid I can't tell you. It really is a break of contract. I belong to Henir, so I'm no supposed to stop Henir's power.''

*'''Add''': ''Are you kidding me? I thought it was your body that you left inside Henir, not your common sense. Cough it up before I make you!''

*'''Elesis''': ''What?! Wait, Elsword!''

*'''Glave''': ''Hu... Hahahahah. You're definitely amusing to watch. I fancy your gut. Alright, I'll give you a hint. Henir's Passage is under the Ancient Elrian Palace. It was a secret experiment conducted inside the palace.''

*'''Glave''': ''That's your job. I'm not going to spoon feed you the answer, kuhuhu.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Alright, Glave has helped us enough, now it's out turn! Thanks, Glave!''

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

*'''Ara''': ''... Hm? Rena, what's wrong...?''

*'''Ara''': ''What's the matter?''

*'''Ara''': ''Someone familiar? Perhaps another enemy from the past?''

*'''Ara''': ''The Wind... Spirit? Aren't the spirits everywhere? It's quite strange that a spirit would exist near Henir's Time and Space...''

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*'''Denif''': ''The Seed of Life... I can't believe this is such a horrendous object... The Seven Tower was known to be an organization that trained the top elites of the Elrian Kingdom... I didn't suspect they were creating such a dangerous object there.... Unbelievable.''

*'''Denif''': ''What?! Where are they coming from...?!''

*'''Eve''': ''They are coming from... the outer district of the city. It seems like they are gushing out from the dark rift that appeared out of nowhere!''

*'''Ciel''': ''Those creatures... They are giving off a bad vibe like the ones we saw in the Sanctum!''

*'''Denif''': ''... Strange, that rift is not deep enough for the monsters to access...''

*'''Aisha''': ''... Could it be related to the Order?''

*'''Elesis''': ''We'd better defeat the monsters and find the cause. Everybody ready?!''

*'''Ara''': ''I'll take the left side.''

*'''Lu''': ''Let them come, I'll destroy every last one of them!''

*'''Chung''': ''Damn it... I think they plan to keep attacking us until we're worn out.''

*'''Raven''': ''If this keeps up, they'll take over the entire district of the city.''

*'''Add''': ''... It looks like the dark rift is empowering the monsters as they pass through. So, they're using the Henir energy from the rift? Damn it...''

*'''Lu''': ''Be careful, everyone! Another wave!!!''

*'''Chung''': ''Master Solace...! Why are you here...!''

*'''Solace''': ''I sense an unusual change in Elrianode when I was collecting some information. I came here to warm you all.''

*'''Solace''': ''Even though the Barrier of Henir was covering Elrianode, it wasn't a big threat since there weren't any fissures. But I've found out that there are those tearing the fissures to use the power of Henir to mass produce these monsters. Because of them, the fissures are increasing in numbers. It's apparent the monsters are coming from the deep rift of Henir.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Solace, are the ones behind this...?''

*'''Chung''': ''We got to defeat these monsters first... If we restore the fissure, would that stop the flow of monsters?''

*'''Solace''': ''In order to mass produce these monsters, the source must be the fissure. It should be near the biggest fissure.''

*'''Eve''': ''If we investigate the area, we may be able to find the cause of Henir's Rift.''

*'''Raven''': ''We need a solution...''

*'''Solace''': ''I'll protect this area, the rest of you can go and find the one responsible for this and stop them.''

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*'''Aisha''': ''Then there must be the cause we're looking for somewhere nearby.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''These bastards... They have planned this for a long time.''

*'''Raven''': ''You and me both. I'm not sure how they tricked them to become monsters, but I'm not going to stand by idly as innocent lives are killed..''

*'''Lu''': ''You're all very peculiar. How interesting.''

*'''Lu''': ''That you want to become strong for the sake of others. Demons care about themselves the most. It's refreshing to see behaviors like yours.''

*'''Add''': ''Didn't you say you're going to retrieve your throne? Have you given it up already? Kuku.''

*'''Lu''': ''I would never! I will get my throne back! But I just thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to go on an adventure while I recover my magical power. Ahem!''

*'''Ara''': ''(... If Lu can change, maybe it means I can still save my brother...!)''

*'''Chung''': ''(......)''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Whoa, what's that? There is a blade attached to its body!''

*'''Eve''': ''It looks like it's tearing Time and Space apart using the blade on its body. The number of Henir's fissures are increasing because of that monster!''

*'''Raven''': ''That monster must be responsible for the fissure increasing its size.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Glave said that the Seed was tinkered with. Then they may have already found a way to improve it by now.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Aargh, I hat playing along with their stupid schemes!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Alright! We did it!''

*'''Eve''': ''The fissures are diminishing fast. It seems Henir's influence is becoming stable again.''

*'''Chung''': ''Ah...! Hold on, the monster is trying to self-destruct!''

*'''Ara''': ''Rena! Careful!''

*'''Raven''': ''What out! Rena!!''

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*'''???''': ''Phew, that was close. You shouldn't let your guard down just because you defeated your enemy.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Rena! Are you okay?! Huh? Who is...''

*'''Raven''': ''... Who are you? Identify yourself.''

*'''???''': ''Whoa, you don't have to lash out like that, cut me some slack. Well, considering the status of Elrianode, it's understandable. I'll be understanding.''

*'''Ventus''': ''Anyways... I think the monsters here are too tough for you lot to handle. What do you say? Need a hand, lady?''

*'''Aisha''': ''Gah! It's okay. We can manage just fine!''

*'''Lincy''': ''......''

*'''Ventus''': ''Haha, she's usually not this shy. Well, she just met you all, give her time.''

*'''Elesis''': ''What is it, Rena, do you know him?!''

*'''Ventus''': ''You recognize Lincy! I knew it, huhu. You're Rena, right? I've heard a lot about you. I've always wanted to meet you. You are very skilled as I imagined, and, most importantly, you're as if all the beauty of the world has gathered around you... Uh oh! Lincy, why are you mad at me? It's just a compliment.''

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

*'''Aisha''': ''... It he really the Wind Master...? He's a little...''

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

*'''Ventus''': ''Here, take this.''

*'''Chung''': ''Wait, that's...!! It's the relic from the Sanctum!!''

*'''Aisha''': ''Why is this here...?''

*'''Ventus''': ''Not a problem, I don't mind.''

*'''Eve''': ''This relic doesn't seem to contain that big of El energy.''

*'''Add''': ''Well, there are many other fragments that contain more El energy than this.''

*'''Elesis''': ''... As expected, with just this object alone, it doesn't seem all that useful. Then why is the Order obsessing over this object?''

*'''Elesis''': ''... How did you know that we're with Master Denif?''

*'''Ventus''': ''Well, because you talked about him at the Sanctum.''

*'''Elesis''': ''... Okay, let's go back to Master Denif for now.''

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*'''Ventus''': ''Well, I had Lincy and Rena~''

*'''Ara''': ''... I'm sorry, but that doesn't explain anything...''

*'''Aisha''': ''Rena, do you know anything about it?''

*'''Aisha''': ''Ah, that's how you met him...''

*'''Ventus''': ''Yep, thanks to you, I woke up long before Elrianode did. Thank you so much, Rena... Ow, Lincy. N, no, I was just thanking her, seriously.''

*'''Chung''': ''... Really?''

*'''Ventus''': ''Of course not, I don't think you should give up on something you cherish for the duties of being a Master. If it was the only choice he had, then I understand. Oh, but don't tell Denif that I just said that.''

*'''Chung''': ''Then let's head back to the El Tower for now. The monsters were rushing in, so I couldn't even tell him about the underground passage.''

*'''Ventus''': ''The underground passage...? What's that?''

*'''Denif''': ''Earlier than Elrianode? How was that even possible?''

*'''Ventus''': ''I had Lincy. Since she wasn't sealed away like us Masters, she gathered the needed power to awaken me. Which happened to be Rena, and she helped me restore my powers. It's all thanks to Rena. Thank you, Rena. I'll repay you with...''

*'''Denif''': ''I don't know how many times I've told you this, Ventus, but please behave like a Master. So, how did you end up with the El Search Party?''

*'''Ventus''': ''Right, I was going to tell you that. I thought Henir's Order had something to do with the Great Explosion. So, I started to search for the sealed Elrianode. So, I started to search for the sealed Elrianode to track them down. While I was tracking down Elrianode, I encountered a suspicious group of people that I suspected to be Henir's Order and shadowed them for a long time. When Elrianode suddenly reappeared, they became active, as I expected. I followed them all the way to the Sanctum. I met the El Search Party there, but I wouldn't have helped them if I didn't recognized Rena. You know I don't trust easily, right? Huhu.''

*'''Chung''': ''Who would that be?''

*'''Rose''': ''Master Denif, I didn't find anyone suspicious around the passage.''

*'''Denif''': ''Ah, just in time. Let me introduce you to her and her little companion. This is Rose and Zero, they are from another dimension.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Another dimension...? Wait, you mean a different world? Somewhere other than Elrios?''

*'''Rose''': ''He's just a navigator. It is truly a pleasure to meet you all.''

*'''Zero''': ''Hey!! Don't cut me off!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Welcome! It's always good to have more allies!''

*'''Elesis''': ''If the unusual changes in Elrios have affected your dimension... does that mean Elrios is in bigger trouble than we thought?''

*'''Elesis''': ''Or they have gotten whatever they were looking for and left already...''

*'''Chung''': ''... Whatever the case, there is a possibility of an ambush.''

*'''Ain''': ''N, No, I'm fine, don't mind me. Let's go inside.''

*'''Lu''': ''(... Ain, you...)''

*'''Elesis''': ''Those are... the Henir mutated monsters that we saw in the Sanctum...! I guess they found this place before us.''

*'''Rose''': ''Henir's Order was originally founded within by the researchers of the Seven Tower. They probably already knew about the passage.''

*'''Add''': ''If they knew about this place, then they probably looked for this place as soon as Elrianode was awakened.''

*'''Lu''': ''......''

*'''Lu''': ''So, I think it'd be better for you to not go any further.''

*'''Ain''': ''...!! What? Are you telling me to back out of this investigation?''

*'''Lu''': ''That's not what I'm saying. I'm just worried about you...!''

*'''Ain''': ''It's nothing for a demon to worry about. Please mind your own business.''

*'''Ara''': ''... I, I'll go get them!''

*'''Chung''': ''What?! Wait, Ara, don't!''

*'''Ain''': ''......''

*'''Rose''': ''What out, Nasods are approaching.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Sigh, Elsword and Lu, those two reckless dummies. I hope there's nothing dangerous on their path.''

*'''Eve''': ''I don't sense any strong energy waves at their general direction. It shouldn't be dangerous.''

*'''Add''': ''Tsk... This wouldn't have been easy even if everyone worked together, and now they're making this mess? How annoying.''

*'''Ain''': ''... I'm sorry, it's all my fault.''

*'''Ain''': ''But I've disappointed Elsword...''

*'''Ain''': ''... That's probably a good idea.''

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*'''Ciel''': ''Lu...! Hold on!! Stop for a second! Lu, I know you're upset, but it's too dangerous to split from the group. Let's just go back.''

*'''Rose''': ''I guess transforming beings with the power of Henir is their trick.''

*'''Add''': ''Damn it, is it possible for us to be infested by it, too?''

*'''Ain''': ''......''

*'''Raven''': ''...... Ain, you'd better go back up. It looks like this place is too much for you.''

*'''Ain''': ''It's fine, I can handle it. We can keep going.''

*'''Ain''': ''......''

*'''Chung''': ''... Um, I'm sure Ain didn't mean it.''

*'''Chung''': ''I sometimes feel the same way. I've been with Lu for a long time, and I know she is not evil, but...... But...''

*'''Chung''': ''Even though I know it, it's not easy to pretend as if nothing has happened. The person I love is suffering from demons as we speak.''

*'''Ain''': ''......''

*'''Ain''': ''......''

*'''Raven''': ''When humans have a hatred for other humans, they start to classify them, like nobles, soldiers... and friends. It is easy to find an excuse to hate someone if you try. I was also full of hatred and vengeance against those who caused harm, and to be honest, I haven't fully gotten over it yet, either.''

*'''Raven''': ''That's why, even now, I'm fighting against the resentment and hatred in me. I'm also trying to accept the hatred others have against me. Overcoming hatred isn't about being understanding to the ones you hate, rather, it's for you. It is so that you don't miss out on what's important due to being blind with revenge.''

*'''Ain''': ''(It's... for me...?)''

*'''Chung''': ''... I'll give it a try.''

*'''Ain''': ''...... I will also......... Kugh...!''

*'''Aisha''': ''What's happening? Ain looks blurred...!! Why...?!''

*'''Eve''': ''I sense the strong Henir energy. It seems he's been exposed to the power for too long.''

*'''Ain''': ''(... Why... isn't my body getting restored...? Am I... disappearing...? Devoured by the power of Henir...? I guess... I can't exist outside the influence of gods and the mission that they gave...?... I can't... disappear now... I didn't even get to apologize to her yet...)''

*'''Lu''': ''Hey!! Step aside!!''

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*'''Lu''': ''Set him down and move away from him!''

*'''Lu''': ''I'll tell you later.... As I expected, you became more clouded than before, I knew this would happen.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Wait, that object you're putting on Ain's body, isn't that the Seed of Life?! Lu, what are you doing?!''

*'''Aisha''': ''But... but there's no other way...!''

*'''Ain''': ''... I'll do it.''

*'''Ain''': ''... I'll... trust you...''

*'''Lu''': ''Good, don't lose control of your power. Or you may lose your life.''

*'''Lu''': ''... Grrr...''

*'''Ain''': ''No promises...''

*'''Elesis''': ''Well then, you became friends again, and everyone's here, shall we keep going?''

*'''Aisha''': ''... But there's one problem, Elesis.''

*'''Aisha''': ''... We can't go any further. This is the last chamber.''

*'''Elesis''': ''You're right... Is this really the last cham... Ahhh! What?! The ground is splitting open!''

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*'''Add''': ''Based on the structure, it looks like it's for compressing and processing the energy coming from the passage to make it into an energy source.''

*'''Eve''': ''The Henir energy is overwhelming in here. I think the energy control sonsole over there seems to be in front of Henir's Passage.''

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*'''Raven''': ''I can't believe it was made such a long time ago. How advanced as their research...?''

*'''Elesis''': ''If they were able to build something this advanced in secrecy, they might have something that's already surpassing this one.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Great job, Eve! It'll ease down for a while.''

*'''Eve''': ''The existing level of energy emission was at its max. It seems a decent amount of energy has already been extracted.''

*'''Raven''': ''It'll go far beyond what we saw in the Sanctum or Elrianode City. A counterattack may have already started somewhere.''

*'''Aisha''': ''But their purpose is unclear. It'll be impossible for us to track them down or understand their objective.''

*'''Lu''': ''...... I think I know what they are trying to do.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Have you... found something when you split up from the group?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Yeah, apparently she went that way to look into it in the first place.''

*'''Lu''': ''"The light and darkness of the world come from one omnipotence"''

*'''Aisha''': ''Um.. sounds familiar...? The light and darkness... Aha!!! Isn't it the incomplete phrase that I was trying to figure out? The one written on the relic...''

*'''Ciel''': ''So what is this Primal El, Lu?''

*'''Lu''': ''It's written that it's a fragment collected from the El when it was in the most pure and complete state before the Great Explosion.''

*'''Lu''': ''Probably because it's sealed. They may have dismantled the complete fragment and stashed it somewhere deep inside the ruins.''

*'''Chung''': ''... Why would they dismantle a complete fragment?''

*'''Ciel''': ''... What is it? You're so serious, Lu.''

*'''Lu''': ''What would you say... if the other fragment is the Dark El?''

*'''Lu''': ''Those in Elrios are compounds of El fragments and demonic energy. I'm not talking about those fake ones.''

*'''Chung''': ''Wait, you mean there is a real one?''

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*'''Elesis''': ''No way... The Dark El was born... in the demon realm...?''

*'''Lu''': ''Well... I've only heard of it but never actually seen it. If it does exist, there's a chance someone might be hiding it. Although, I have't thought it was created as a reaction to the El.''

*'''Rose''': ''It's something that I've never imagined.''

*'''Aisha''': ''Wait... Was the Ring of Mimir possibly...''

*'''Zero''': ''Mm? The Ring of Mimir...? Isn't that the relic of wisdom made in ancient times but had disappeared? What about it?''

*'''Zero''': ''What?! Whoa, you found the Ring of Mimir? Amazing!''

*'''Aisha''': ''That man seemed to know a lot about the Ring of Mimir. Could it be that the researchers of the palace made the Ring of Mimir as well?''

*'''Ciel''': ''Actually, you can't access the demon realm with just ordinary power. Also, it's not like we can use the power of El however we want. That's why Lu is stuck here trying to acquire enough power to go back to the demon realm.''

*'''Lu''': ''Kyaaa!!! Why would you tell them that, Ciel?!''

*'''Ara''': ''What if... they need a power as strong as the Primal El to be able to reach the demon realm?''

*'''Aisha''': ''If that's the case... then it all makes sense that they suddenly became active and obsessed over the Primal El.''

*'''Chung''': ''It seems they are plotting something really dangerous. We must stop them, no matter what.''

*'''Rose''': ''That means, they will eventually come to us for the Primal El.''

*'''Add''': ''Tsk, who has the Primal El right now?''

*'''Elesis''': ''Okay, let's head back to the El Tower.''

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*'''Chung''': ''We're in such a rush that the way back feels longer today.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''We can't let both the Primal El and the Dark El fall into their hands!''

*'''Elesis''': ''...... Speaking of which... we'll probably have to go to the demon realm to stop them from acquiring the Dark El, right?''

*'''Raven''': ''... It is very likely that we'll have to.''

*'''Lu''': ''Hm... I only know about the demon realm during my reign, but it's been so long that I don't have a clue on how much it might have changed. The demon realm is a place that constantly changes.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Sigh... Then we're back to square one with the demon realm. Somebody can get seriously injured.... No, I'm against it.... The demon realm is too dangerous.''

*'''Chung''': ''Eve is right, Elsword... Please don't say that. Remember, you promised us that you would stay with us until the end.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''... I'm sorry, everyone... That's not what I meant...''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''I, I do! I rely on you all a lot! All of you are my friends that I can rely on to watch my back.''

*'''Raven''': ''Agreed, you can always depend on us, Elsword.''

*'''Ciel''': ''I agree, I've become a half-demon, but I've never been to the demon realm before.''

*'''Lu''': ''Don't worry, I'll be able to protect you all in the demon realm. Even if the demon realm changed drastically, what I've learned and experienced there during my reign will still be useful.''

*'''Lu''': ''Ahem, I told you I am a very trustworthy lord!''

*'''Aisha''': ''I'll teach them a lesson if they try to abuse the relic my friend has been protecting! It doesn't matter if it's the demon realm or not.''

*'''Ara''': ''(I guess... I've never properly told Lu about my brother's story.)''

*'''Ain''': ''......''

*'''Ain''': ''Ah, it's nothing. Don't worry about it, Ms. Elf.''

*'''Ain''': ''......... It's just... everyone looks so energetic.''

*'''Ain''': ''My mission... I mean, my goal is to protect the El Search Party. But everyone is stronger and more reliable than I thought. I just thought... if it's really necessary for me to protect the El Search Party... Or something like that....... If I'm not protecting the El Search Party, my goal is meaningless. Then there's no need for me to be here.''

*'''Ain''': ''How would I... respect myself...?''

*'''Ain''': ''... A goal... for my... own sake?''

*'''Ain''': ''(... Do as I please... I don't have any...)''

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*'''Chung''': ''There was a device that was extracting the Henir energy in the passage. Also, the Order had already left when we arrived.''

*'''Eve''': ''I changed the control option and minimized the energy emission, so the extraction will be restrained for a while.''

*'''Denif''': ''... As expected, they already knew about the passage and found it before us...''

*'''Lu''': ''There was a hidden chamber, where something absurd was written in demonic letters.''

*'''Denif''': ''I didn't know there was such a story behind the relic... That's why they are after this... But I don't understand. How did they combine the El with the Dark El?''

*'''Lu''': ''It was written that was the core technology that they were researching under the palace. And they found the Henir's Passage later one.''

*'''Lu''': ''According to the author, the Dark El was born in the demon realm as the shadow of Elrios's El''

*'''Sasha''': ''You mean the Dark El was born because of Elrios's El...?''

*'''Chung''': ''......''

*'''Rose''': ''It seems the Order is trying to reach the demon realm, using the Primal El, to get the Dark El. We have concluded that we should go to the demon realm to stop them.''

*'''Elesis''': ''It's too dangerous there. Especially since we don't have anyone that has up-to-date info on the demon realm.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''But there's no guarantee that we'll be safe even if we don't go to the demon realm. Whatever the case may be, they will try to secure both the El and Dark El.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Wait, weren't you going to open the gate to the demon realm?''

*'''Hennon''': ''Oh? You know more than I thought. You are right, I was looking for this El fragment for that reason at first. But there's no need since I'm collecting the needed power from Henir's Passage. It'll probably be done soon. Kukuku.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''We won't let you do that! You won't e able to do anything here. We'll make damn sure of it!!!''

*'''Hennon''': ''You fools? Stop me? Kukuku... That was quite funny, kid. Okay, show me what you got. I'll humor you for a bit.''

*'''Add''': ''(Kuhu, interesting... The stronger the energy, the more it resembles its human form? Very interesting!!)''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Shouldn't be a problem! Bring it on!!!''

*'''Aisha''': ''It's not going to work on me! I can't stop until I get the Ring of Mimir back!!''

*'''Raven''': ''I can't leave a single person that will harm Elrios!''

*'''Ciel''': ''...! That energy!''

*'''Lu''': ''You must feel it, too, Ciel. That fragment is...!''

*'''Hennon''': ''The combination of the Primal El and the Dark El... You will be my new test subjects!! A... aargh...!!''

*''Kughhhhhh-!''

*'''Denif''': ''At this rate, the El Tower will be damaged! Everyone help me put up a barrier!''

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*'''Aisha''': ''The Masters and Priestesses must have put up a barrier to protect the tower!''

*'''Elesis''': ''They did their job, now it is time for us to do ours!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''... It was definitely one of the toughest enemies we have ever faced. Does that mean if there is an object like the Primal El, those abominations can be created easily?''

*'''Eve''': ''Then we can't ever let them get to the Dark El.''

*'''Zero''': ''... At the end of the day, it looks like we have to go to the demon realm to stop them.''

*'''Lu''': ''Plus, we don't have any energy to take us to the demon realm. We'll just have to sit around doing nothing while they are running rampant... Kyaaa, how frustrating!''

*'''Ciel''': ''Look over there, Lu. The Primal El fragment remains within the shattered monster.''

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*'''Ain''': ''...... Ms. Elf, I have decided.''

*'''Ain''': ''About what you mentioned before. Setting a goal for my own sake. Thank you for guiding me.''

*'''Ain''': ''I'm sorry, but I an't. It's a secret.''

*'''Ain''': ''(Something must have happened to the Goddess Ishmael. I must find it and restore the Goddess's power over the Elrios continent. Not as an existence for a mission, but as Ainchase Ishmael.)''

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*'''Ara''': ''Yes!''

*'''Eve''': ''Of course.''

*'''Elesis''': ''Before we get a move on we should collect as much info about the Demon Realm as poss-...''

*'''Ventus''': ''Are we having a meeting?''

*'''Denif''': ''The El energy cycles, just like water. Water falls in the shape of rain and creates rivers and valleys. There are areas where the El energy naturally gathers. We call those areas 'Elriabrunnr'. The Elrian Sanctum is one of those Elriabrunnrs.''

*'''Aisha''': ''I think I read about that in a book! Whenever I research an area that contains mysterious energy, it always came up as an Elriabrunnr.''

*'''Denif''': ''The Elrian Sanctum was the closest Elriabrunnr to Elrianode. It was a mysterious cave with unmeasurable depth.... Because of the trait of the El energy to reflect on 'will'. Everyone experiences something different, it was used in the past by Elrian who wanted to become stronger.''

*'''Ventus''': ''What do you think? Helpful, right?''

*'''Ignia''': ''Anduran's cooking is unique, but isn't bad!''

*'''Anduran''': ''U-Unique?''

*'''Lu''': ''Now, now. Let's go before the vegetables get cold.''

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