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*'''???:''' ''Stop! They're no our enemies!'' | *'''???:''' ''Stop! They're no our enemies!'' | ||
*'''Laby:''' ''Huh? This voice...'' | *'''Laby:''' ''Huh? This voice...'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''These are the ones that came by Rigomor.... Hey, El Search Party. Are you alright?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''These are the ones that came by Rigomor.... Hey, El Search Party. Are you alright?'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''Nichel! You're safe! I'm so happy to see you!'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Nichel! You're safe! I'm so happy to see you!'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I'm happy too. But what are you doing here? Did you fail to return to Elrios?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I'm happy too. But what are you doing here? Did you fail to return to Elrios?'' | ||
*'''Eve:''' ''No, thanks to your assistance, we were able to safely arrive in Elrios. We're back to fulfill the promise we made and stop Berthe.'' | *'''Eve:''' ''No, thanks to your assistance, we were able to safely arrive in Elrios. We're back to fulfill the promise we made and stop Berthe.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Oh, the promise... I'm really grateful...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Oh, the promise... I'm really grateful...'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''Anyway, it seems Winster is now here. Could you tell us what's going on?'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''Anyway, it seems Winster is now here. Could you tell us what's going on?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Actually, that's exactly why I'm here.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Actually, that's exactly why I'm here.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Asella, I've handled everything in Rigomor. The White-Ghost Army retreated.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Asella, I've handled everything in Rigomor. The White-Ghost Army retreated.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''You mean these reffians really were in Rigomor?'' | *'''Asella:''' ''You mean these reffians really were in Rigomor?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Yes. I just haven't managed to report on this matter with everything going on. I will give you the full report on everything that happened after this.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Yes. I just haven't managed to report on this matter with everything going on. I will give you the full report on everything that happened after this.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''... Understood. We'll talk more later. Hey you! Follow me!'' | *'''Asella:''' ''... Understood. We'll talk more later. Hey you! Follow me!'' | ||
*'''Aisha:''' ''(Looks like Nichel was able to clear the misunderstanding. Thank goodness. I guess she is well trusted here.)'' | *'''Aisha:''' ''(Looks like Nichel was able to clear the misunderstanding. Thank goodness. I guess she is well trusted here.)'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Are you alright? Sorry if we startled you. So many things happened after you've left.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Are you alright? Sorry if we startled you. So many things happened after you've left.'' | ||
*'''Ain:''' ''It seems that way. You said you managed to 'handle' everything. Does that mean Rigomor is safe now?'' | *'''Ain:''' ''It seems that way. You said you managed to 'handle' everything. Does that mean Rigomor is safe now?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Yes... For now. It's a little complicated. Well, you should come with us for now. The base I've mentioned is really close by.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Yes... For now. It's a little complicated. Well, you should come with us for now. The base I've mentioned is really close by.'' | ||
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*'''Lu:''' ''Alright. But the White-Ghost Army? Hmph, how lazy of him. I can't believe he's using the same military structure build by Aegirp.'' | *'''Lu:''' ''Alright. But the White-Ghost Army? Hmph, how lazy of him. I can't believe he's using the same military structure build by Aegirp.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''Is Winster alright?'' | *'''Ara:''' ''Is Winster alright?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Winster was taken hostage by Berthe after you left for Elrios.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Winster was taken hostage by Berthe after you left for Elrios.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''But worry not. We confirmed his safety. He occasionally relays us information he gains through his communication device.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''But worry not. We confirmed his safety. He occasionally relays us information he gains through his communication device.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''I'm glad he's safe... But as hostage? He're really in a precarious situation.'' | *'''Chung:''' ''I'm glad he's safe... But as hostage? He're really in a precarious situation.'' | ||
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*'''Rose:''' ''A way to find the soul fragments...? How did they find out?'' | *'''Rose:''' ''A way to find the soul fragments...? How did they find out?'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''That, we do not know. But Winster warned us to cease all our activities, as the White-Ghost Army will be nearby.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''That, we do not know. But Winster warned us to cease all our activities, as the White-Ghost Army will be nearby.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''It's... and uncharacteristically adamant response from him.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''It's... and uncharacteristically adamant response from him.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''We are following his suggestion for now. Since Rigomor has already been compromised, if they know the location of this place, they'll surely do everything they can to crush us.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''We are following his suggestion for now. Since Rigomor has already been compromised, if they know the location of this place, they'll surely do everything they can to crush us.'' | ||
*'''Elsword:''' ''Yeah, I can definitely see that happening.'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''Yeah, I can definitely see that happening.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Wha...? I though we were being really careful!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Wha...? I though we were being really careful!'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Not careful enough. If you walk around like that, you'll end up being swallowed up by the land itself before you could even get a glimpse of the soul fragment. Huhu, unless you plan on making this your grave, it would be wise of you to accept more of our assistance. We will provide you with a guide.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Not careful enough. If you walk around like that, you'll end up being swallowed up by the land itself before you could even get a glimpse of the soul fragment. Huhu, unless you plan on making this your grave, it would be wise of you to accept more of our assistance. We will provide you with a guide.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I'll go.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I'll go.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''If you are willing...?'' | *'''Asella:''' ''If you are willing...?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I was planning on doing so from the start. That's what Winster wanted me to do. El Search Party, I will lead you to the location of the soul fragment.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I was planning on doing so from the start. That's what Winster wanted me to do. El Search Party, I will lead you to the location of the soul fragment.'' | ||
*'''Eve:''' ''We're glad to accept your help, Nichel.'' | *'''Eve:''' ''We're glad to accept your help, Nichel.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Steel Queen, I apologize for not being able to show you the proper courtesy you deserve due to the circumstances, while still asking you to lend us your assistance. While you are searching for the soul fragment, we will stay here, watching for the White-Ghost Army. We will have Nichel carry a communication device.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Steel Queen, I apologize for not being able to show you the proper courtesy you deserve due to the circumstances, while still asking you to lend us your assistance. While you are searching for the soul fragment, we will stay here, watching for the White-Ghost Army. We will have Nichel carry a communication device.'' | ||
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*'''Nichel:''' ''I'll lead the way from here. It's dangerous around here due to vicious wild animals and cliffs covered by snow.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I'll lead the way from here. It's dangerous around here due to vicious wild animals and cliffs covered by snow.'' | ||
*'''Rose:''' ''You seem wery aware of this place. Is it because you've searched this area for so long looking for the soul fragment?'' | *'''Rose:''' ''You seem wery aware of this place. Is it because you've searched this area for so long looking for the soul fragment?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Mmhm. Not only that, we take note of the basic geography, creatures living in this area, and any monsters that could provide a threat since we never know who'd pass by.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Mmhm. Not only that, we take note of the basic geography, creatures living in this area, and any monsters that could provide a threat since we never know who'd pass by.'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''That would be useful. Can you tell us what monsters are especially dangerous around here?'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''That would be useful. Can you tell us what monsters are especially dangerous around here?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Around this area is the yeti's habitat. They're very vicious, so you must be careful. Plus... There are plenty of trap plants, so approach suspicious looking plants with caution.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Around this area is the yeti's habitat. They're very vicious, so you must be careful. Plus... There are plenty of trap plants, so approach suspicious looking plants with caution.'' | ||
*'''Rose:''' ''Yeti? What is a yeti?'' | *'''Rose:''' ''Yeti? What is a yeti?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Yetis are aggressive monsters covered in fur. They're quite intelligent, so it'll be troublesome if we end up encountering one. There are not that many of them, but... They have a habit of roaring to call their allies whenever they find other life forms that intrude on their territory.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Yetis are aggressive monsters covered in fur. They're quite intelligent, so it'll be troublesome if we end up encountering one. There are not that many of them, but... They have a habit of roaring to call their allies whenever they find other life forms that intrude on their territory.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Yikes... If that's no trouble, I don't know what is. I hope we managed to avoid them.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Yikes... If that's no trouble, I don't know what is. I hope we managed to avoid them.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Agreed. Plus, we might encounter their new leader, which is worrisome.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Agreed. Plus, we might encounter their new leader, which is worrisome.'' | ||
*'''Eve:''' ''A leader of the yetis?'' | *'''Eve:''' ''A leader of the yetis?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Mmhm. The previous leader was 'Meson'. We used to block this entire area because of his notoriety. But it's been a while since anyone's seen him. We suspect that he died or was defeated in a fight for dominance...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Mmhm. The previous leader was 'Meson'. We used to block this entire area because of his notoriety. But it's been a while since anyone's seen him. We suspect that he died or was defeated in a fight for dominance...'' | ||
*'''Raven:''' ''If he was replaced by another alpha, it means the current leader must be stronger than him.'' | *'''Raven:''' ''If he was replaced by another alpha, it means the current leader must be stronger than him.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Yeah. So we should be careful. Especially since if there was a new leader, we don't know much about him. Oh, we should turn this way here.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Yeah. So we should be careful. Especially since if there was a new leader, we don't know much about him. Oh, we should turn this way here.'' | ||
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*'''Rena:''' ''Nichel, I wanted to ask something, about what we heard in Aurora. It seems that the situation is different from what we know.'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Nichel, I wanted to ask something, about what we heard in Aurora. It seems that the situation is different from what we know.'' | ||
*'''Aisha:''' ''Asella was talking as if Haivan is also a hostage, but we know that's not true. Was that information not delivered properly?'' | *'''Aisha:''' ''Asella was talking as if Haivan is also a hostage, but we know that's not true. Was that information not delivered properly?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Well... not exactly. I told Asella everything I know. Asella was the one who decided to announce that Haivan is a hostage.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Well... not exactly. I told Asella everything I know. Asella was the one who decided to announce that Haivan is a hostage.'' | ||
*'''Laby:''' ''Ehhh? Does that mean Asella lied?'' | *'''Laby:''' ''Ehhh? Does that mean Asella lied?'' | ||
*'''Add:''' ''If it goes out that there's a traitor, the son of a leader at that, the situation could get out of hand in a second. Since there's no eyewitness, it makes sense that she'd want to keep it under wraps as the one in command.'' | *'''Add:''' ''If it goes out that there's a traitor, the son of a leader at that, the situation could get out of hand in a second. Since there's no eyewitness, it makes sense that she'd want to keep it under wraps as the one in command.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''You're not wrong... But that's not the only reason. The situation became quite... complicated after you left.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''You're not wrong... But that's not the only reason. The situation became quite... complicated after you left.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''You mean after we left for Elrios.'' | *'''Chung:''' ''You mean after we left for Elrios.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''You know I've just returned after handling the situation in Rigomor, right? After you left, Rigomor was under tight surveillance under the White-Ghost Army.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''You know I've just returned after handling the situation in Rigomor, right? After you left, Rigomor was under tight surveillance under the White-Ghost Army.'' | ||
*'''Rose:''' ''('Being monitored'... was it?)'' | *'''Rose:''' ''('Being monitored'... was it?)'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''Looks like you were under a lot of pressure. They didn't do anything to harm you guys, did they?'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Looks like you were under a lot of pressure. They didn't do anything to harm you guys, did they?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Thankfully, no. Plus, it didn't seem like those watching us were particularly enthusiastic about their job either. They kept Rigomor under watch for a while, then one day just retreated after telling us they'd 'allow us to live down here as long as we stay there'.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Thankfully, no. Plus, it didn't seem like those watching us were particularly enthusiastic about their job either. They kept Rigomor under watch for a while, then one day just retreated after telling us they'd 'allow us to live down here as long as we stay there'.'' | ||
*'''Ciel:''' ''What? That's unexpected. I thought they were holding the whole village as their hostage. What changed their minds?'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''What? That's unexpected. I thought they were holding the whole village as their hostage. What changed their minds?'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''Does Asella think Haivan was somehow involved behind the soldiers retreating?'' | *'''Chung:''' ''Does Asella think Haivan was somehow involved behind the soldiers retreating?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''... We have two reasons to suspect that way. First, the soldiers that left Rigomor were immediately placed to look for portals.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... We have two reasons to suspect that way. First, the soldiers that left Rigomor were immediately placed to look for portals.'' | ||
*'''Ain:''' ''And they wouldn't have prioritized looking for portals unless they had someone who knew the location of the soul fragments like us.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''And they wouldn't have prioritized looking for portals unless they had someone who knew the location of the soul fragments like us.'' | ||
*'''Raven:''' ''And it was after Haivan joined the White-Ghost Army, that they began searching for the soul fragments, full-swing.'' | *'''Raven:''' ''And it was after Haivan joined the White-Ghost Army, that they began searching for the soul fragments, full-swing.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''It think he secretly studied the relation between the soul fragment and the portal without us knowing. He might have figured out how to find the location of the soul fragments. Second, the White-Ghost Arm is still not aware of Aurora's existence.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''It think he secretly studied the relation between the soul fragment and the portal without us knowing. He might have figured out how to find the location of the soul fragments. Second, the White-Ghost Arm is still not aware of Aurora's existence.'' | ||
*'''Ciel:''' ''They don't know of its existence? Not just the location? Are you sure?'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''They don't know of its existence? Not just the location? Are you sure?'' | ||
*''Nichel:''' ''Yes. Because we have several Garens from Rigomor working as spied within White-Ghost Army. If they knew of Aurora, they would have started on singling out the spies, but there's no sign of that happening yet.'' | *''Nichel:''' ''Yes. Because we have several Garens from Rigomor working as spied within White-Ghost Army. If they knew of Aurora, they would have started on singling out the spies, but there's no sign of that happening yet.'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''Haivan... Just what is he thinking?'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''Haivan... Just what is he thinking?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''That's why Asella thinks it's too early to judge. Thought it looks like he betrayed us... There are still signs that he hasn't... Not completely. Our leader, Winster was captured, and the location of Rigomor was revealed. I think she thought sharing uncertain information amongst the chaos might not be a good idea. If people think we'll be attacked at any moment, they may start to think that an all-out war is the only choice we have, despite our clear disadvantage.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''That's why Asella thinks it's too early to judge. Thought it looks like he betrayed us... There are still signs that he hasn't... Not completely. Our leader, Winster was captured, and the location of Rigomor was revealed. I think she thought sharing uncertain information amongst the chaos might not be a good idea. If people think we'll be attacked at any moment, they may start to think that an all-out war is the only choice we have, despite our clear disadvantage.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''I understand. Because desperate time always calls for desperate measures.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''I understand. Because desperate time always calls for desperate measures.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''If that happens, Asella would have a hard time handling the situation, and we won't be able to guarantee Winsters's safety.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''If that happens, Asella would have a hard time handling the situation, and we won't be able to guarantee Winsters's safety.'' | ||
*'''Add:''' ''A worst case scenario.'' | *'''Add:''' ''A worst case scenario.'' | ||
*'''Elsword:''' ''But even if you're not discovered yet, aren't you still in a delicate situation?'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''But even if you're not discovered yet, aren't you still in a delicate situation?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''... Yeah.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... Yeah.'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''Do you still trust Haivan?'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Do you still trust Haivan?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''... I don't know. I think... it's more like I want to trust him at this point. Because when I heard Asella's decision, I was glad there was still a place for him to return.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... I don't know. I think... it's more like I want to trust him at this point. Because when I heard Asella's decision, I was glad there was still a place for him to return.'' | ||
*'''Raven:''' ''... We don't really know him. There's no doubt you know about Haivan much more than any of us. Just as you wish, Haivan might not be a traitor. However, no matter what reason he has, as long as he's under Berthe... We will have to face him as an enemy. You should decide now how you want to react when that happens, if you don't want to make a decison you'd regret at a spur of the moment.'' | *'''Raven:''' ''... We don't really know him. There's no doubt you know about Haivan much more than any of us. Just as you wish, Haivan might not be a traitor. However, no matter what reason he has, as long as he's under Berthe... We will have to face him as an enemy. You should decide now how you want to react when that happens, if you don't want to make a decison you'd regret at a spur of the moment.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I... trust him. We're basically family. Haivan always said the White-Ghost King shouldn't be the solution. He always insisted that we have to open a new era, instead of having the strongest always rule over us all. I doesn't make sense to me that someone like Haivan would follow Berthe.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I... trust him. We're basically family. Haivan always said the White-Ghost King shouldn't be the solution. He always insisted that we have to open a new era, instead of having the strongest always rule over us all. I doesn't make sense to me that someone like Haivan would follow Berthe.'' | ||
*'''???:''' ''A new... era... I, longed.'' | *'''???:''' ''A new... era... I, longed.'' | ||
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*'''Nichel:''' ''! Who's there?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''! Who's there?'' | ||
*'''Eve:''' ''An enemy? Moby! Remy! Cover for us.'' | *'''Eve:''' ''An enemy? Moby! Remy! Cover for us.'' | ||
*'''Aisha:''' ''... Hm? ...? I don't sense anything. What's wrong, Nichel?'' | *'''Aisha:''' ''... Hm? ...? I don't sense anything. What's wrong, Nichel?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Didn't you hear a voice?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Didn't you hear a voice?'' | ||
*'''Ain:''' ''Hm... I think you're the only one who heard a voice, Ms. Dog.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''Hm... I think you're the only one who heard a voice, Ms. Dog.'' | ||
*'''???:''' ''Cold... Barren land... Seeds do no sprout, and even the most fertile trees can only be used to fuel a burning fire. One by one, people learn that it is easier to take from others.'' | *'''???:''' ''Cold... Barren land... Seeds do no sprout, and even the most fertile trees can only be used to fuel a burning fire. One by one, people learn that it is easier to take from others.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I... still hear it.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I... still hear it.'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''I don't hear anything. Maybe it's too faint for us? Rena, can you hear anything?'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''I don't hear anything. Maybe it's too faint for us? Rena, can you hear anything?'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''Not at all. I don't even sense a presence...'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Not at all. I don't even sense a presence...'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''Are you sure you hear a voice? Can you understand what it's saying?'' | *'''Chung:''' ''Are you sure you hear a voice? Can you understand what it's saying?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Yeah, hold on... If god exists, why did god make us beasts that slander, plunder, and murder others.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Yeah, hold on... If god exists, why did god make us beasts that slander, plunder, and murder others.'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''... That's bleak.'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''... That's bleak.'' | ||
*'''Aisha:''' ''S, s, sc...'' | *'''Aisha:''' ''S, s, sc...'' | ||
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*'''Ain:''' ''I'm not sure. Let's continue following it for now.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''I'm not sure. Let's continue following it for now.'' | ||
*'''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''The Demon King told me, 'Join me, and I will end the tragic cycle of hatred and pillage your kind inflict upon each other.' I thought you didn't play fair. I wonder if you knew I would be unable to refuse you with such an offer...? Of course I followed your lead, with hopes to open a new era by your side. But... when you disappeared, everything crumbled. I didn't know what to think. Did something happen? Did you have a reason to hid away? ... Or perhaps... You never intended to keep your promise.'' | *'''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''The Demon King told me, 'Join me, and I will end the tragic cycle of hatred and pillage your kind inflict upon each other.' I thought you didn't play fair. I wonder if you knew I would be unable to refuse you with such an offer...? Of course I followed your lead, with hopes to open a new era by your side. But... when you disappeared, everything crumbled. I didn't know what to think. Did something happen? Did you have a reason to hid away? ... Or perhaps... You never intended to keep your promise.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''If I may ask, what was the Demon King like? Nobody every told me anything about the Demon King.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''If I may ask, what was the Demon King like? Nobody every told me anything about the Demon King.'' | ||
*'''Lu:''' ''That's to be expected. It's a long time ago... Not many would remember. The Demon King... was someone who appeared out of nowhere when the Demon Realm was under chaos. With power and charisma, the Demon King unified the Demon Realm that was divided into many factions and created structure.'' | *'''Lu:''' ''That's to be expected. It's a long time ago... Not many would remember. The Demon King... was someone who appeared out of nowhere when the Demon Realm was under chaos. With power and charisma, the Demon King unified the Demon Realm that was divided into many factions and created structure.'' | ||
*'''Laby:''' ''Fac.... tion?'' | *'''Laby:''' ''Fac.... tion?'' | ||
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*'''Ara:''' ''But how was it possible? Even back then, it couldn't have been easy for demons to start trade with those from Elrios.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''But how was it possible? Even back then, it couldn't have been easy for demons to start trade with those from Elrios.'' | ||
*'''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''The result of our investigation was interesting. The device allowed us to teleport instantly, no matter the distance, as long as we had sufficient energy. I activated the device, as if I was led to do so my a divine power, and soon, a strange new world presented itself to me. We were no longer in the Demon Realm! We have stepped our foot in Elrios. We began investigating, preparing for a fight that could happen at any moment. Surprisingly, they didn't attack us, nor were they hostile toward us. In fact, they welcomed us and treated us well. Everything was... groundbreaking. Was the hostility we held for Elrios one-sided? Did they not see us as enemies? ... I have yet to learn of the whereabouts of the Demon King. But this, this gave me hope that my long standing dream could finally come true.'' | *'''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''The result of our investigation was interesting. The device allowed us to teleport instantly, no matter the distance, as long as we had sufficient energy. I activated the device, as if I was led to do so my a divine power, and soon, a strange new world presented itself to me. We were no longer in the Demon Realm! We have stepped our foot in Elrios. We began investigating, preparing for a fight that could happen at any moment. Surprisingly, they didn't attack us, nor were they hostile toward us. In fact, they welcomed us and treated us well. Everything was... groundbreaking. Was the hostility we held for Elrios one-sided? Did they not see us as enemies? ... I have yet to learn of the whereabouts of the Demon King. But this, this gave me hope that my long standing dream could finally come true.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I... heard this story before. But, it was more... glorified.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I... heard this story before. But, it was more... glorified.'' | ||
*'''Elsword:''' ''Glorified? How so?'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''Glorified? How so?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Something like, when everything started to go downhill, the White-Ghost King rose with dignity, and single-handedly saved the people. It's... quite different from her perspective. She seems... burdened... from responsibilities. She always sounded like the perfect ruler from the way the elders portrayed her.... Like she was born to be a ruler.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Something like, when everything started to go downhill, the White-Ghost King rose with dignity, and single-handedly saved the people. It's... quite different from her perspective. She seems... burdened... from responsibilities. She always sounded like the perfect ruler from the way the elders portrayed her.... Like she was born to be a ruler.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''It couldn't have been easy. Even when Hamel faced unforeseen problems, my father never betrayed his feelings to those under his command. He believed that if those in command faltered, those who follow would also falter. He seemed undaunted. Even though inside, he was the one that was most conflicted when the people of Hamel were in pain...'' | *'''Chung:''' ''It couldn't have been easy. Even when Hamel faced unforeseen problems, my father never betrayed his feelings to those under his command. He believed that if those in command faltered, those who follow would also falter. He seemed undaunted. Even though inside, he was the one that was most conflicted when the people of Hamel were in pain...'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''I suppose the story Nichel heard of the White-Ghost King, was a side she portrayed as the leader of her people.'' | *'''Rena:''' ''I suppose the story Nichel heard of the White-Ghost King, was a side she portrayed as the leader of her people.'' | ||
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*'''Meson:''' ''Grrrrrrr...'' | *'''Meson:''' ''Grrrrrrr...'' | ||
*'''Ciel:''' ''The White-Ghost King's... What is that?'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''The White-Ghost King's... What is that?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''That's Meson...! I thought he was dead! If he was alive all this time, why did he hide himself away?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''That's Meson...! I thought he was dead! If he was alive all this time, why did he hide himself away?'' | ||
*'''Ain:''' ''I can see why. From the looks of it, it seems he was staying low to absorb all the energy that's leaking from the soul fragment.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''I can see why. From the looks of it, it seems he was staying low to absorb all the energy that's leaking from the soul fragment.'' | ||
*'''Meson:''' ''ROOOAAAR!'' | *'''Meson:''' ''ROOOAAAR!'' | ||
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*'''Add:''' ''Idiot. Well, we won't be seeing him again.'' | *'''Add:''' ''Idiot. Well, we won't be seeing him again.'' | ||
*'''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''......'' | *'''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''......'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''...? Here, your highness.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''...? Here, your highness.'' | ||
*'''Lu:''' ''Thank you. But why don't you keep it? It seemed to gravitate towards you.'' | *'''Lu:''' ''Thank you. But why don't you keep it? It seemed to gravitate towards you.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''I think that's because I was standing nearby. Since Winster entrusted this to you, you should keep it. We trust you.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I think that's because I was standing nearby. Since Winster entrusted this to you, you should keep it. We trust you.'' | ||
*'''Rena:''' ''You know, I'm kind of curious. Why do you think the people of Northern Empire welcomed the White-Ghost King? Maybe they weren't aware they were demons?'' | *'''Rena:''' ''You know, I'm kind of curious. Why do you think the people of Northern Empire welcomed the White-Ghost King? Maybe they weren't aware they were demons?'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''Even so, they would have looked different. It is strange that they were welcomed so readily.'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''Even so, they would have looked different. It is strange that they were welcomed so readily.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Eun}} '''Eun:''' ''I know what you are trying to say. It looks unlikely that the White-Ghost King, who was focused on trading with the people of Northern Empire, tried to harm the holy spirits of Elrios.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Eun}} '''Eun:''' ''I know what you are trying to say. It looks unlikely that the White-Ghost King, who was focused on trading with the people of Northern Empire, tried to harm the holy spirits of Elrios.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''Eun... Do you remember anything about the White-Ghost King?'' | *'''Ara:''' ''Eun... Do you remember anything about the White-Ghost King?'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Oh? Are there still remains of the soul fragment here?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Oh? Are there still remains of the soul fragment here?'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''N, no! I was just talking to Eun.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''N, no! I was just talking to Eun.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Eun?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Eun?'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''Oh! You won't be able to see her even if you look around like that. Eun is a fox spirit who travels with me in spirit form. She always lends me strength and wisdom.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''Oh! You won't be able to see her even if you look around like that. Eun is a fox spirit who travels with me in spirit form. She always lends me strength and wisdom.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''In spirit form...? Hm...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''In spirit form...? Hm...'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''Ah... I understand it's hard to believe. It probably sounds like I'm just spinning wild tales.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''Ah... I understand it's hard to believe. It probably sounds like I'm just spinning wild tales.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Oh, sorry. I wasn't trying to give you that impression. It's just, I was thinking... That's kind of like possession, right? If two souls could exist in one body, I thought, it might have been better for the White-Ghost King to possess one of her most trusted followers instead of splitting up her soul.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Oh, sorry. I wasn't trying to give you that impression. It's just, I was thinking... That's kind of like possession, right? If two souls could exist in one body, I thought, it might have been better for the White-Ghost King to possess one of her most trusted followers instead of splitting up her soul.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''Oh...? That's a possibility.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''Oh...? That's a possibility.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Ah, don't take me too seriously. It's not like I'm an expert on souls. There's probably a reason why the White-Ghost King didn't use that method.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Ah, don't take me too seriously. It's not like I'm an expert on souls. There's probably a reason why the White-Ghost King didn't use that method.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''True. While Eun and I were together for a while now and trust each other implicitly, it might not always work out this way.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''True. While Eun and I were together for a while now and trust each other implicitly, it might not always work out this way.'' | ||
*'''Nichel:''' ''Yeah. It's hard to even imagine.... Oh, we just went off on a tangent. I was just about to report to Asella that we retrieved the soul fragment, and was making sure there weren't any more remaining in this area.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Yeah. It's hard to even imagine.... Oh, we just went off on a tangent. I was just about to report to Asella that we retrieved the soul fragment, and was making sure there weren't any more remaining in this area.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''I see. That conversation I had with eun was on a different topic altogether. Don't mind us.'' | *'''Ara:''' ''I see. That conversation I had with eun was on a different topic altogether. Don't mind us.'' | ||
*'''Aisha:''' ''Phew. I'm glad that was just a soul fragment. If it actually were a ghost, I would have wanted to go back to Elrios.'' | *'''Aisha:''' ''Phew. I'm glad that was just a soul fragment. If it actually were a ghost, I would have wanted to go back to Elrios.'' | ||