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*'''Nichel:''' ''Asella, we've safely retrieved the soul fragment.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Asella, we've safely retrieved the soul fragment.'' | ||
*'''Asell:''' ''Good work! It's good that we've managed to move faster than the White-Ghost Army. Did you encounter any problems while retrieving the soul fragment?'' | *'''Asell:''' ''Good work! It's good that we've managed to move faster than the White-Ghost Army. Did you encounter any problems while retrieving the soul fragment?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Actually... We've got a glimpse of the past through the soul fragment... when the White-Ghost King first found the way to Elrios.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Actually... We've got a glimpse of the past through the soul fragment... when the White-Ghost King first found the way to Elrios.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Memory of our lord...? Ah well, I suppose it's not too strange, considering her ability. So, what did you think?'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Memory of our lord...? Ah well, I suppose it's not too strange, considering her ability. So, what did you think?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''It was... awe inspiring. She didn't have much choice, but I don't think I could have made the same decison to go to another world if I were in her shoes. In the end, everything turned out fine, but... I thought it must have been difficult, and scary for her.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''It was... awe inspiring. She didn't have much choice, but I don't think I could have made the same decison to go to another world if I were in her shoes. In the end, everything turned out fine, but... I thought it must have been difficult, and scary for her.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Nichel.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Nichel.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Oh! Sorry... Uh... Don't worry about me. I'm determined to give my life to complete this mission.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Oh! Sorry... Uh... Don't worry about me. I'm determined to give my life to complete this mission.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''I'm sorry I always put you on missions on ground, despite knowing your wish to remain in Rigomor. But if you ever wish to go back out, Nichel, I won't stop you. The mission is not that important.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''I'm sorry I always put you on missions on ground, despite knowing your wish to remain in Rigomor. But if you ever wish to go back out, Nichel, I won't stop you. The mission is not that important.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Do you mean that? But...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Do you mean that? But...'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Oh course, reviving the White-Ghost King will always be our main priority, but doing so with blind obsession will cost us our future.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Oh course, reviving the White-Ghost King will always be our main priority, but doing so with blind obsession will cost us our future.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''What do you mean...? What kind of future?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''What do you mean...? What kind of future?'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''I believe the revival of our lord is the only way to resolve the current situation peacefully. But, if we depend on it too much, we will never be able to stand on our own two feet if this plan fails.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''I believe the revival of our lord is the only way to resolve the current situation peacefully. But, if we depend on it too much, we will never be able to stand on our own two feet if this plan fails.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''If reviving the White-Ghost King is not that important, why are we focusing all our efforts to do just that?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''If reviving the White-Ghost King is not that important, why are we focusing all our efforts to do just that?'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Hope.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Hope.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''......'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''......'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Hope that one day, the two races can come together in peace without conflict... a day when we embrace each other with mutual love and respect. So if you get too scared, just run away. We may be short on numbers, but there's still enough of us to cover each other's back. Don't throw away your life on this mission. We'll never reach our goal if we pave our road with sacrifice.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Hope that one day, the two races can come together in peace without conflict... a day when we embrace each other with mutual love and respect. So if you get too scared, just run away. We may be short on numbers, but there's still enough of us to cover each other's back. Don't throw away your life on this mission. We'll never reach our goal if we pave our road with sacrifice.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''... Alright. I think I understand. I'll contemplate more on what to do.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... Alright. I think I understand. I'll contemplate more on what to do.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Ah, I didn't mean to burden you. I'm sure you'll be fine.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Ah, I didn't mean to burden you. I'm sure you'll be fine.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''... Oh! I almost forgot! The El Search Party is planning to head straight to the next location without stopping by Aurora.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... Oh! I almost forgot! The El Search Party is planning to head straight to the next location without stopping by Aurora.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Ah... Understood. Be careful out there. The White-Ghost Army arrived while you were seeking out the soul fragment. I will provide you with the details later. Stay safe.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Ah... Understood. Be careful out there. The White-Ghost Army arrived while you were seeking out the soul fragment. I will provide you with the details later. Stay safe.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Mmhm, will do.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Mmhm, will do.'' | ||
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*'''Elsword:''' ''Nichel, did you manage to contact Asella? Shall we head to the next soul fragment, now?'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''Nichel, did you manage to contact Asella? Shall we head to the next soul fragment, now?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Wait, I have a message from Asella. She said the White-Ghost Army is already patrolling the area we're headed towards. It seems they've arrived just as we were leaving Aurora. According to the one on watch, there's not that many of them. Plus, they haven't attempted to take the soul fragment yet.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Wait, I have a message from Asella. She said the White-Ghost Army is already patrolling the area we're headed towards. It seems they've arrived just as we were leaving Aurora. According to the one on watch, there's not that many of them. Plus, they haven't attempted to take the soul fragment yet.'' | ||
*'''Ciel:''' ''They may be guarding, until Berthe comes to retrieve it personally.'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''They may be guarding, until Berthe comes to retrieve it personally.'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''That's not good... We have no choice but to fight the soldiers if we want to retrieve the soul fragment. I mean, it shouldn't be difficult, but...'' | *'''Rena:''' ''That's not good... We have no choice but to fight the soldiers if we want to retrieve the soul fragment. I mean, it shouldn't be difficult, but...'' | ||
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*'''Ciel:''' ''We'll just have to make sure to capture every last one of them. That way, they won't be able to report back to Berthe.'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''We'll just have to make sure to capture every last one of them. That way, they won't be able to report back to Berthe.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''Shouldn't we consult Asella if we're planning on an ambush?'' | *'''Ara:''' ''Shouldn't we consult Asella if we're planning on an ambush?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''It's fine. I'm sure she expected this when she gave us the information.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''It's fine. I'm sure she expected this when she gave us the information.'' | ||
*'''Ain:''' ''Then let us discuss the specifics. Where is the next soul fragment?'' | *'''Ain:''' ''Then let us discuss the specifics. Where is the next soul fragment?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''The next soul fragment is not that far, in a village located in the highlands. It's no longer inhabited, because the villagers moved out when the grounds became too unstable, with high risk of collapse.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''The next soul fragment is not that far, in a village located in the highlands. It's no longer inhabited, because the villagers moved out when the grounds became too unstable, with high risk of collapse.'' | ||
*'''Add:''' ''Good. We' don't have to hold back, then.'' | *'''Add:''' ''Good. We' don't have to hold back, then.'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''For now, let's make sure we approach carefully while remaining out of their sight. It'll be best if we manage to retrieve the soul fragment without being detected, but we'll be prepared even if we are discovered. Don't forget. If we are discovered, we have to capture every single one of them. Don't let them get away!'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''For now, let's make sure we approach carefully while remaining out of their sight. It'll be best if we manage to retrieve the soul fragment without being detected, but we'll be prepared even if we are discovered. Don't forget. If we are discovered, we have to capture every single one of them. Don't let them get away!'' | ||
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*'''Eve:''' ''Huhu, that's a secret.'' | *'''Eve:''' ''Huhu, that's a secret.'' | ||
*'''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''This is what I wanted. The fear of the unknown, and hatred that stems from prejudice, all receding as we come to understand one another... If we can ally ourselves with enemies from another world, there was no reason that the two races, different yet similar, cannot come together in complete harmony.... Then the day might come, when I finally reveal that I am of mixed heritage.'' | *'''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''This is what I wanted. The fear of the unknown, and hatred that stems from prejudice, all receding as we come to understand one another... If we can ally ourselves with enemies from another world, there was no reason that the two races, different yet similar, cannot come together in complete harmony.... Then the day might come, when I finally reveal that I am of mixed heritage.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''The White-Ghost King is mixed-blood?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''The White-Ghost King is mixed-blood?'' | ||
*'''Lu:''' ''Hm? You didn't know?'' | *'''Lu:''' ''Hm? You didn't know?'' | ||
*'''Laby:''' ''She's mixed-blood?! ... What is mixed-blood?'' | *'''Laby:''' ''She's mixed-blood?! ... What is mixed-blood?'' | ||
*'''Add:''' ''If you don't know, why are you acting so surprised...?'' | *'''Add:''' ''If you don't know, why are you acting so surprised...?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Mixed-blood refers to those who were born between two races.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Mixed-blood refers to those who were born between two races.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''From the White-Ghost King's memories, I assume they weren't treated well?'' | *'''Chung:''' ''From the White-Ghost King's memories, I assume they weren't treated well?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''It's not just that. Most mixed-bloods are often called something much worse, such as half-breeds, or mutts. They're basically taboo.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''It's not just that. Most mixed-bloods are often called something much worse, such as half-breeds, or mutts. They're basically taboo.'' | ||
*'''Rose:''' ''Taboo? That bad?'' | *'''Rose:''' ''Taboo? That bad?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''The two races really hated each other back then. It's wrong, but I heard mixed-bloods were considered inferior, and were scorned by both races. Because of the perception, now, they're treated as if they don't even exist.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''The two races really hated each other back then. It's wrong, but I heard mixed-bloods were considered inferior, and were scorned by both races. Because of the perception, now, they're treated as if they don't even exist.'' | ||
*'''Lu:''' ''I had no idea those of mixed-blood were treated so poorly, even though I knew Aegirp for so long...'' | *'''Lu:''' ''I had no idea those of mixed-blood were treated so poorly, even though I knew Aegirp for so long...'' | ||
*'''Ain:''' ''She must have presented herself as a Garen, hiding her true form.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''She must have presented herself as a Garen, hiding her true form.'' | ||
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*'''Elsword:''' ''That's what I thought, too.'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''That's what I thought, too.'' | ||
*'''Lu:''' ''Sigh... I suppose it's understandable why you thought that way. Aegirp was always able to shift between two forms: a beast form, and a humanoid form. I don't know why I thought it would be commonplace to have two forms. It should have been obvious, that if everyone could just shift forms like that, the two races wouldn't have been so antagonistic towards each other.'' | *'''Lu:''' ''Sigh... I suppose it's understandable why you thought that way. Aegirp was always able to shift between two forms: a beast form, and a humanoid form. I don't know why I thought it would be commonplace to have two forms. It should have been obvious, that if everyone could just shift forms like that, the two races wouldn't have been so antagonistic towards each other.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''....'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''....'' | ||
*'''Laby:''' ''Nichel? Why did you stop moving? Whatcha thinking?'' | *'''Laby:''' ''Nichel? Why did you stop moving? Whatcha thinking?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Huh? Oh, it's nothing. I was just... thinking about my old friend.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Huh? Oh, it's nothing. I was just... thinking about my old friend.'' | ||
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*'''Raven:''' ''Stop, everyone hold your place.'' | *'''Raven:''' ''Stop, everyone hold your place.'' | ||
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*'''Rena:''' ''Yes! That's what I was getting at!'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Yes! That's what I was getting at!'' | ||
*''Ring'' | *''Ring'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''We've finished retrieving the soul fragment. Here, your highness.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''We've finished retrieving the soul fragment. Here, your highness.'' | ||
*'''Lu:''' ''Alright. I'm glad everything seems to be falling in place.'' | *'''Lu:''' ''Alright. I'm glad everything seems to be falling in place.'' | ||
*'''Elsword:''' ''We already have two soul fragments in our hands. Haha, I bet Berthe didn't expect that coming.'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''We already have two soul fragments in our hands. Haha, I bet Berthe didn't expect that coming.'' | ||
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*'''Add:''' ''Idiot. What bet? You've spilled everything you know already.'' | *'''Add:''' ''Idiot. What bet? You've spilled everything you know already.'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''What choice have we got? We lost, and got tied up. The least we can do is show that we're serious about this. We never wanted to be soldiers to begin with. We were all regular folks just a few months back. I just want to live a long life, peaceful life, somewhere safe with my family.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''What choice have we got? We lost, and got tied up. The least we can do is show that we're serious about this. We never wanted to be soldiers to begin with. We were all regular folks just a few months back. I just want to live a long life, peaceful life, somewhere safe with my family.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Wait, I don't understand. I thought Berthe is your leader? He won't actually take your life, would he?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Wait, I don't understand. I thought Berthe is your leader? He won't actually take your life, would he?'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''What, I expected that question from them, but were you living under a rock as well? Don't you know what he's like? Who are you calling a leader? He's more of a tyrant, and even that is too much of a compliment.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''What, I expected that question from them, but were you living under a rock as well? Don't you know what he's like? Who are you calling a leader? He's more of a tyrant, and even that is too much of a compliment.'' | ||
*'''Ain:''' ''You couldn't have said it any better. Not bad for a demon.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''You couldn't have said it any better. Not bad for a demon.'' | ||
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*'''Chung:''' ''What do you think, Nichel? I don't think this is something we should decide on our own. If we accept their surrender, we'll need a place and those who would keep an eye on them. That's not something we can offer as outsiders.'' | *'''Chung:''' ''What do you think, Nichel? I don't think this is something we should decide on our own. If we accept their surrender, we'll need a place and those who would keep an eye on them. That's not something we can offer as outsiders.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''Plus, it might put Aurora in danger. I also believe this should be up to your decision.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''Plus, it might put Aurora in danger. I also believe this should be up to your decision.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''This won't be the first time we had soldiers of the White-Ghost Army turn over and join Rigomor. I think it would be fine to accept their surrender, provided that they return with us to Aurora.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''This won't be the first time we had soldiers of the White-Ghost Army turn over and join Rigomor. I think it would be fine to accept their surrender, provided that they return with us to Aurora.'' | ||
*'''Elsword:''' ''If that's what you want, we'll follow your lead.'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''If that's what you want, we'll follow your lead.'' | ||
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*'''Nichel:''' ''We accept your surrender.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''We accept your surrender.'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''You were discussing for a while there. You got conditions right?'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''You were discussing for a while there. You got conditions right?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Yes. Please tell us everything you know about the White-Ghost Army.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Yes. Please tell us everything you know about the White-Ghost Army.'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''... Please? Why are you acting all polite? Just give us an order. It's you who have leverage over us.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''... Please? Why are you acting all polite? Just give us an order. It's you who have leverage over us.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''That's not necessary. If you don't want to talk, I won't force you.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''That's not necessary. If you don't want to talk, I won't force you.'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''... Man, you're soft.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''... Man, you're soft.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''...? Anyway... I'm sorry to inconvenience you, but you'll have to cover your eyes before we take you to our base.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''...? Anyway... I'm sorry to inconvenience you, but you'll have to cover your eyes before we take you to our base.'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''You actually have a bona fide base? ... Come to think of it, there were several deserters while back. We were ordered to search for them. It was like they disappeared in thin air though... as if they already knew where to go to avoid detection. Was that also your doing?'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''You actually have a bona fide base? ... Come to think of it, there were several deserters while back. We were ordered to search for them. It was like they disappeared in thin air though... as if they already knew where to go to avoid detection. Was that also your doing?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I can neither confirm, nor deny that question. What if it is?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I can neither confirm, nor deny that question. What if it is?'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''That it's good for us, since we need to get away from Berthe. Hey, I know we're in no position to make demands, but lemme just say one thing. As long as you guarantee our safety, we'll tell you everything we know.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''That it's good for us, since we need to get away from Berthe. Hey, I know we're in no position to make demands, but lemme just say one thing. As long as you guarantee our safety, we'll tell you everything we know.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Is that all?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Is that all?'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''That is all.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''That is all.'' | ||
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*'''Chung:''' ''One thing for sure, if we fail to prevent Berthe, Elrios will face the biggest threat to this date...'' | *'''Chung:''' ''One thing for sure, if we fail to prevent Berthe, Elrios will face the biggest threat to this date...'' | ||
*'''Elsword:''' ''Do you think Ran using... what's his name, Nero? to collect the gems in Varnimyr is somehow related to this invasion?'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''Do you think Ran using... what's his name, Nero? to collect the gems in Varnimyr is somehow related to this invasion?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''... Huh? Did you say Nero?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... Huh? Did you say Nero?'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''You! Where did you get that! You better speak the truth!'' | *'''Asella:''' ''You! Where did you get that! You better speak the truth!'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''Yikes! What's going on?'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Yikes! What's going on?'' | ||
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*'''Asella:''' ''Yes. He occasionally sends us inside information of the White-Ghost Army. Let's see now...'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Yes. He occasionally sends us inside information of the White-Ghost Army. Let's see now...'' | ||
*'''Communication Device:''' ''ZZT... ZZZZT... I am unharmed. Berthe managed to acquire a third soul fragment. Also, the soldiers sensed movement of the other soul fragments. Did you managed to secure one? Be careful. They are tracking the location of the soul fragments. Aurora may be exposed. Do not act rashly.'' | *'''Communication Device:''' ''ZZT... ZZZZT... I am unharmed. Berthe managed to acquire a third soul fragment. Also, the soldiers sensed movement of the other soul fragments. Did you managed to secure one? Be careful. They are tracking the location of the soul fragments. Aurora may be exposed. Do not act rashly.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Winster...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Winster...'' | ||
*'''Ciel:''' ''The soul fragment is being tracked... Then Berthe may already be aware of our course.'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''The soul fragment is being tracked... Then Berthe may already be aware of our course.'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''If we don't leave, Berthe may learn the location of Aurora...'' | *'''Rena:''' ''If we don't leave, Berthe may learn the location of Aurora...'' | ||
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*'''Lu:''' ''Let us hurry to the capital. Nichel, Asella, how long does it take to get to the capital?'' | *'''Lu:''' ''Let us hurry to the capital. Nichel, Asella, how long does it take to get to the capital?'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''It's quite far. We can send our fastest to aid you, but it will still take at least two days.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''It's quite far. We can send our fastest to aid you, but it will still take at least two days.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Plus, the closer we get to the capital, the harder it would be to advance, due to the White-Ghost Army that's stationed everywhere.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Plus, the closer we get to the capital, the harder it would be to advance, due to the White-Ghost Army that's stationed everywhere.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''Since we have the other soul fragments, maybe we can lure Berthe out instead?'' | *'''Ara:''' ''Since we have the other soul fragments, maybe we can lure Berthe out instead?'' | ||
*'''Eve:''' ''In normal circumstances, that could work, but we shouldn't risk it since they have the portal. With the portal, they are essentially holding Elrios hostage, which is non-negotiable for us.'' | *'''Eve:''' ''In normal circumstances, that could work, but we shouldn't risk it since they have the portal. With the portal, they are essentially holding Elrios hostage, which is non-negotiable for us.'' | ||
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*'''Chung:''' ''Plus, by having their attention on us, we can help keep Aurora stay under wraps.'' | *'''Chung:''' ''Plus, by having their attention on us, we can help keep Aurora stay under wraps.'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''Just one thing. You'll have to defeat the soldiers that are stationed around the train.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''Just one thing. You'll have to defeat the soldiers that are stationed around the train.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Is there no way to avoid fighting completely? They were your allies... Could we persuade them? Or somehow use a diversion tactic...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Is there no way to avoid fighting completely? They were your allies... Could we persuade them? Or somehow use a diversion tactic...'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''Allies? Me and them? Not even close. I don't even know the guys.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''Allies? Me and them? Not even close. I don't even know the guys.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''How many soldiers are stationed around the train?'' | *'''Chung:''' ''How many soldiers are stationed around the train?'' | ||
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*'''Chung:''' ''So that's the capital! Wow, it's really big!'' | *'''Chung:''' ''So that's the capital! Wow, it's really big!'' | ||
*'''Laby:''' ''Laby didn't know there are huuuuuge villages like that in the Demon Realm too! So cool!'' | *'''Laby:''' ''Laby didn't know there are huuuuuge villages like that in the Demon Realm too! So cool!'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''It's the first time I've seen it as well. Amazing! The buildings are so big! It's really incredible! But...... Doesn't it seem like we're heading further away from the capital?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''It's the first time I've seen it as well. Amazing! The buildings are so big! It's really incredible! But...... Doesn't it seem like we're heading further away from the capital?'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''Wait, why do we see the capital through the window on the side? Where are we headed to?'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''Wait, why do we see the capital through the window on the side? Where are we headed to?'' | ||
*'''Eve:''' ''According to the map... We're headed to the outskirts. Do you think Baryon tricked us?'' | *'''Eve:''' ''According to the map... We're headed to the outskirts. Do you think Baryon tricked us?'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Not at all! How could I be, when you got me two soul fragments as a gift! I'm so grateful that I could give you a hug! How about it? Hm?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Not at all! How could I be, when you got me two soul fragments as a gift! I'm so grateful that I could give you a hug! How about it? Hm?'' | ||
*'''Elsword:''' ''We're not here to fool around! Hand us the soul fragments!'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''We're not here to fool around! Hand us the soul fragments!'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Haivan, stop! I don't believe you actually mean that. You're planning something, aren't you? You're acting like you betrayed us, but I know you didn't! That's why you didn't tell Berthe, Aurora's location!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Haivan, stop! I don't believe you actually mean that. You're planning something, aren't you? You're acting like you betrayed us, but I know you didn't! That's why you didn't tell Berthe, Aurora's location!'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''......'' | *{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''......'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I know you always disapproved of reviving the White-Ghost King. I'm not sure why that leads to talking Berthe's side... But I'll help you. If you just tell me why you are doing this...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I know you always disapproved of reviving the White-Ghost King. I'm not sure why that leads to talking Berthe's side... But I'll help you. If you just tell me why you are doing this...'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''... I don't need your help.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''... I don't need your help.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''What?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''What?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''I just wanted to escape that wretched sea instead of waiting aimlessly for someone to come and save us. The reason why I didn't tell anyone about Aurora was because I didn't need to. It's not like a group of cowards would ever pose a threat. I didn't care as long as I could get out of that place. Siding with Berthe is not ideal, but you learn to compromise.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''I just wanted to escape that wretched sea instead of waiting aimlessly for someone to come and save us. The reason why I didn't tell anyone about Aurora was because I didn't need to. It's not like a group of cowards would ever pose a threat. I didn't care as long as I could get out of that place. Siding with Berthe is not ideal, but you learn to compromise.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''You...!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''You...!'' | ||
*'''Elsword:''' ''What do you want? Whatever it is, do you really think Berthe is going to uphold his end of the deal?'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''What do you want? Whatever it is, do you really think Berthe is going to uphold his end of the deal?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''You won't understand even if I tell you... Bethe has no choice but to give me what I want.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''You won't understand even if I tell you... Bethe has no choice but to give me what I want.'' | ||
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*'''Ain:''' ''Ah... I suspect it was Mr. Kid's doing. That's probably why he knew we were going to take the train.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''Ah... I suspect it was Mr. Kid's doing. That's probably why he knew we were going to take the train.'' | ||
*'''Ciel:''' ''The communication device was likely bugged. We essentially fed him our plan.'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''The communication device was likely bugged. We essentially fed him our plan.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''That's why the message kept telling us to lie low... He didn't want us to leave Aurora so he could easily track us.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''That's why the message kept telling us to lie low... He didn't want us to leave Aurora so he could easily track us.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''... Did you meet Haivan?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''... Did you meet Haivan?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Haivan was the one who lured us here. He's probably headed to the capital to Berthe and the portal as we speak.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Haivan was the one who lured us here. He's probably headed to the capital to Berthe and the portal as we speak.'' | ||
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*'''Lu:''' ''What do you mean?'' | *'''Lu:''' ''What do you mean?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''All this time, I never even suspected that Haivan was planning something like this. Even now... I just don't understand what he's thinking.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''All this time, I never even suspected that Haivan was planning something like this. Even now... I just don't understand what he's thinking.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Winster...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Winster...'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''I understand your guilt, but this really isn't your fault at all.'' | *'''Chung:''' ''I understand your guilt, but this really isn't your fault at all.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''... I'm not sure if I can escape the blame. It is clear that the path he has chosen will be laden with many sacrifices. And in part, it started with my own judgment that we need some kind of force to combat the Garen on land. The sense of betrayal, rage, and hatred that I felt... I see it reflected in Haivan's own actions. And I cannot just standby and watch him walk down that path. If it's too late to stop him, then I...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''... I'm not sure if I can escape the blame. It is clear that the path he has chosen will be laden with many sacrifices. And in part, it started with my own judgment that we need some kind of force to combat the Garen on land. The sense of betrayal, rage, and hatred that I felt... I see it reflected in Haivan's own actions. And I cannot just standby and watch him walk down that path. If it's too late to stop him, then I...'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''Winster...'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Winster...'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''But we still don't know why he's doing all this. Not even you, Winster. When we see him... We should listen to what he's got to say. That has to come first.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''But we still don't know why he's doing all this. Not even you, Winster. When we see him... We should listen to what he's got to say. That has to come first.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''......'' | *{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''......'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''And... If he truly betrayed us, you will have to wait for your turn. Because I will tell him where to shove it.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''And... If he truly betrayed us, you will have to wait for your turn. Because I will tell him where to shove it.'' | ||
*'''Lu:''' ''Well said, Nichel. That brat needs to good bang on the head to see some sense!'' | *'''Lu:''' ''Well said, Nichel. That brat needs to good bang on the head to see some sense!'' | ||
*'''Ciel:''' ''Lu...'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''Lu...'' | ||
