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*'''Chung:''' ''So we're back in this never-ending labyrinth.''

*'''Aisha:''' ''Sigh... I'm still feeling tense and everything hurts.''

*'''Chung:''' ''Yes, we learned about the Dark Elves and Nephilim Lord... And found some clues about the Dark El.''

*'''Eve:''' ''Perhaps this gem we've found will be an important lead. Although the energy it emits is very weak...''

*'''Ara:''' ''Are we... Perceived as a threat?''

*'''Aisha:''' ''What's going on? Surely Master Ventus also used this path to go back to Elrianode?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''It doesn't matter. We still need to go back to Elrianode, and this is our only way.''

*'''Add:''' ''Tsk, even though we have both the power source and the coordinates back to Elrianode... If only we had proper equipment...''

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*'''Ara:''' ''It's so dangerous... Do you think Master Ventus made it out alright?''

*'''Aisha:''' ''Speaking of, isn't it strange that the Fire Master had the Red Demon King's eye?''

*'''Rose:''' ''But it didn't seem like the Fire Master knew about the Red Demon King, other than the fact that the Red Demon King is the Master of the Crimson Eye.''

*'''Raven:''' ''Ugh, there are too many monsters! It's way more than we had last time!''

*'''Ain:''' ''Ms. Elf, how's the Spirit Stone?''

*'''Ara:''' ''Over there! A dimensional rift is opening!''

*'''Ciel:''' ''It's the rift we used last time to enter this place. I can see Elrianode.''

*'''Ain:''' ''Wait, Ms. Fox. Something's not right.''

*'''Ciel:''' ''... Hm? Did they just... Stop moving?''

*'''Ain:''' ''(It's as she said. This area is... mutating. Is it because of the girl's interference? No... This place was changing even before. This distortion... It's like the Henir's rift when...!)''

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*'''Aisha:''' ''Sheesh. What's the point of helping. Well, I guess this means you're fine.''

*'''Laby:''' ''Nom nom... Salty...''

*'''Chung:''' ''Did she lose consciousness from the shock? At least she doesn't look hurt.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Where is this? I heart someone say... Something about a dimensional rift?''

*'''Ciel:''' ''The fact we're back in the Demon Realm is concerning... And to be dropped in the water like this...''

*'''Elesis:''' ''I'm more worried about Elrianode. I hope the realm shifting like this didn't negatively impact the opened seal.''

*'''Raven:''' ''Can't we go back the way we came?''

*'''Ain:''' ''It's too late. Unlike the opening at the Dark Elves Forest, the opening here closed the moment we arrived here. It seems the rift appears quite often around this place, considering the unstable energy around here... But I don't think it's wise to wait for another opening, since we're not sure when it's going to open next time.''

*'''Ciel:''' ''Hm? It's not cute... But it's very familiar.''

*'''Add:''' ''Of course. This... looks like the whales we saw in that realm.''

*'''Aisha:''' ''What? You mean we can end up mutated like that if we stay there too long?''

*'''Add:''' ''Why are you surprised? We knew that place was dangerous.''

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*'''Laby:''' ''Ask... Elsword... Zzzzz''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''She knows my name! Come to think of it, didn't she mention the El Search Party?''

*'''Eve:''' ''Yes, and I still don't sense any threats.''

*'''Zero:''' ''Who would make something like this at the bottom of the sea? It's very suspicious.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Yeah. Everyone, let's be on our guard and head inside.''

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*'''Ara:''' ''It's amazing! You can see a school of enormous fish swimming by.''

*'''Raven:''' ''Are they the same species as the one we've fought earlier? We'll have to face those again if we leave this place.''

*'''Eve:''' ''Wait, there's more. There's a passage connected to this space below.''

*'''Rose:''' ''Hm? There's something on the floor.... Rails?''

*'''Laby:''' ''Whoaaa!! You're the El Search Party, right? Are you Elsword??''

*'''Eve:''' ''... She is in optimal condition. In fact, she seems very lively. And if you're looking for Elsword, he's over here.''

*'''Laby:''' ''Ok! Laby also has a lot of question to ask about the El Search Party!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Hey, I'm Elsword. So you're from Elrianode, right? Thanks to your help, the monsters were stopped before they made it to Elrianode. It's kinda late, but thanks.''

*'''Laby:''' ''Uh huh! They're both in Elrianode! Rosso used to be all sickly, but now he's suuuuuuuuper healthy and always fighting with Ignia!''

*'''Add:''' ''Not surprising. It's obvious that he has a problem considering how he just picked a fight with everyone when we first met him.''

*'''Raven:''' ''So now there are four El Masters in Elrianode.''

*'''Aisha:''' ''I was worried that Elrianode will be impacted negatively with the sudden shift in Henir's Realm, but with that many masters and the priestesses, I guess there's nothing to worry about!''

*'''Lu:''' ''I don't sense any demonic energy... The Fire Master said you're from the Demon Realm?''

*'''Laby:''' ''Rosso said the energy in Laby is something he felt in the Demon Realm, but different from demonic energy! Like it was mixed with something? Laby was in the Black Forest for a very long time, so Laby's not sure where Laby's from, or who Laby is! But Laby was able to leave the forest recently thanks to Elsword!''

*'''Laby:''' ''Uh huh, Laby was able to leave the forest after a blue light went Flash!!! And Master Denif said that light happened when Elsword restored the El. It was very lonely in the forest by myself, but now, Laby is meeting everyone which makes Laby happy!''

*'''Ain:''' ''(The Black Forest... It's where a temple was built to subdue the overwhelming demonic energy. I thought it was strange that a forest dense with demonic energy existed in the land, blessed by the Goddess, but I neer expected a being from the Demon Realm was bound there.)''

*'''Elesis:''' ''I see. So that's why the monsters are just lurking around the vicinity. They know that the gas might start leaking if they attack this place.''

*'''Rose:''' ''Although the gas can prove dangerous, at least we shouldn't encounter any more enemies.''

*''Creeeeeek, creeeeeek...''

*'''Chung:''' ''... I sense presence beyond this tunnel. They're not even trying to hide it.''

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*'''Eve:''' ''Don't worry. We're almost at the end of this tunnel.''

*'''Chung:''' ''Oh! There's a door at the end!''

*'''Aisha:''' ''The sea? Then what is this tunnel for?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Maybe it was abandoned after moving something in the past. But then why would someone continue to repair this place?''

*''Clack- Screeech-!''

*'''Laby:''' ''Whoa, the door just went spinny!''

*'''Aisha:''' ''Come on, Eve said it was connected directly to the sea.''

*'''Eve:''' ''Wait, Aisha. I sense a new life form.''

*'''???:''' ''People of Elrios...? How did you come all the way here?''

*'''Ara:''' ''Beast ears and tail?! Is he with the guy who claimed himself to be Ran's right-hand man?''

*'''Laby:''' ''Um, hey, is it bad if someone has animal ears and tail? But Calonne has ears like that...''

*'''Chung:''' ''... Huh?''

*'''Laby:''' ''Uh huh. Calonne is a nice demon who helped Laby to arrive at Elrianode.''

*'''???:''' ''Calonne? Do you know Calonne? Is he, is he safe? Where did you see him!''

*'''Raven:''' ''Were there any others from Elrios who came before us?''

*'''Winster:''' ''I can't say I know all that happens in the sea... But this is the first time I've encountered anyone from Elrios in this tunnel.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''I don't know. Even if we do arrive at Varnimyr, there's no guarantee that this won't happen again.''

*'''Ara:''' ''But we have no other option. It's not like we can open a portal like the demons.''

*'''Winster:''' ''Would you believe it if I say it's because the news of a long lost friend is very dear to me?''

*'''Raven:''' ''Is he that desperate to know how his friend is doing?''

*'''Chung:''' ''... He's risking his life for this, maybe we should give him a chance.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Chung?''

*'''???:''' ''...!! Who's there! Who... Intruders?''

*'''Ara:''' ''No! We're not intruders.''

*'''???:''' ''Winster...? My father?''

*'''Chung:''' ''Your... Father?''

*'''Aisha:''' ''Hmmm... That description really reminds me of someone.''

*'''Laby:''' ''Mrrrr... Laby too...''

*'''Haivan:''' ''Uhh... Sort of? I've met a Garen, but she wasn't an enemy. I was born after we've settled in Rigomor. There's still those who've experienced the war, but that's already like, several centuries ago.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''That's longer than I thought.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Phew, that should teach them a lesson!''

*'''Ain:''' ''This reminds me of when we made Phorus write a letter of apology.''

*'''Trosh:''' ''Scree...''

*'''Haivan:''' ''Hm? As you can see, I'm finishing them off. You do realize they're thieves right?''

*'''Ara:''' ''Oh... He's much more ruthless than I thought.''

*'''Winster:''' ''You are right, we do have one.''

*'''Haivan:''' ''Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait just a second here. You're not thinking what I'm thinking...? That's too dangerous!''

*'''Haivan:''' ''Yes, in a sense that we've never operated it before.''

*'''Aisha:''' ''That's a glaring problem...''

*'''Haivan:''' ''... Amazing. Are you sure you can just hand it over to us like this?''

*'''Eve:''' ''We were going to analyze it with the masters, but this is an emergency.''

*'''Raven:''' ''Looks like the conditions to use the portal have been met, but... Does the offer only stand if we decide to help?''

*'''Winster:''' ''It would be ideal if we can borrow all of your help, but what we really need is Queen Luciela's power. Because the laboratory that holds the portal is important to us, we can only take those who we trust as allies.... So? What will it be?''

*'''Aisha:''' ''Settled?''

*'''Winster:''' ''Sometimes the deep sea creatures settle by the chimney. Unlike others, they consume icerites, so they like being near the plant. We chase them away whenever we need to operate this place. Looks like we'll have to do it this time as well.''

*'''Winster:''' ''If they've settled by the chimney, I suspect the inside is just as infested. It's best if we split up. If it's just our usual maintenance, Nichel would be enough, but seems you are in a hurry, I will designate some of you to the upper level as well.''

*'''Ain:''' ''You designate work so naturally. So, where should we go?''

*'''Lu:''' ''Hohoho, I will make sure nothing goes wrong on my watch in the lower levels.''

*'''Ain:''' ''Oh? You'll be watching over me as well? This situation feels rather familiar.''

*'''Ara:''' ''Huhuhu, we will be in your care.''

*'''Rose:''' ''I can make Zero scout the areas first. Since he's no use to us in battle, we should use him in any other way possible.''

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*''Slam! Slam!''

*'''Nichel:''' ''It's fine. I'm used to handling by myself.''

*''Slam! Slam! Slam!''

*'''Eve:''' ''It must be faster if others help. Is it because you do not wish these creatures harm?''

*'''Nichel:''' ''Yeah. Haivan said if you beat them hard a couple of times, they'd stop coming, but...''

*'''Nichel:''' ''They're just trying to make a living too. I can't do that. That's why, I'm slamming on metal or run around yelling. Right now, we're in a hurry, so I'm rushing too.''

*'''Laby:''' ''Hehee! Laby's really good at making loud noises! Leave it to Laby!''

*'''Eve:''' ''... Nichel. I have several questions. Do you mind answering them?''

*'''Nichel:''' ''Go ahead.''

*'''Nichel:''' ''I don't know the details since I was born in Rigomor after the fact. I only know what Winster told me... I heard that the White-Ghost King called upon her followers one by one and told them something. Among those followers, one betrayed the king and attacked.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''... This sounds familiar. Maybe the same people behind Lu's dethroning were also behind this.''

*'''Nichel:''' ''He never said. But I don't think he really knows why either.''

*'''Eve:''' ''What happened afterwards?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''He might remember her fondly as someone he followed.''

*'''Laby:''' ''Really? But Lu said the White-Ghost King is nice. Hmmm...''

*'''Nichel:''' ''I heard the trade with Elrios was a success. Even now, we have technology and culture that developed due to our relationship with Northern Empire. But I think most were against the trade regardless of its success. They just saw Elrios as somewhere to invade.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Is that the opinion of the majority of the demons?''

*'''Laby:''' ''Nichel. Do demons hate Elrios?''

*'''Nichel:''' ''I don't know.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''You don't know? What do you mean?''

*'''Nichel:''' ''I don't really feel in any particular way about Elrios. But if I ask the adults, they always say that they used to think of Elrios as somewhere to invade.''

*'''Nichel:''' ''They always seem confused when they tell me. Like they're thinking, 'why did I think that way.' But from the records and the stories I've heard... I don't think there was any positive emotion.''

*'''Eve:''' ''I see... Thank you for sharing with us, Nichel.''

*'''Eve:''' ''Yes. However, I'm still not sure the White-Ghost King can be considered an ally like Lu says.''

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*'''Nichel:''' ''That's the monsters' favorite habits.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Let's split up. The three of us will irritate them, while the other two will wait here and chase out any monsters that make it this way.''

*'''Nichel:''' ''Yeah. This way.''

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*'''Elesis:''' ''Uhh...? Wait! How did you...?''

*'''Eve:''' ''Elesis, next time you have a secret to shar, you should do it without an elf present.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Y, you heard all the way there?!''

*'''Laby:''' ''Amazing! Did you hear what Laby said, too?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Uh... Hm...!''

*'''Eve:''' ''You were always worried since we've come to the demon realm.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''It's not because I don't trust in everyone's abilities! It's just that...''

*'''Eve:''' ''We're not blaming you. I believe it's thanks to your careful nature that we've made it this far.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''I'm sorry I didn't say anything. I just didn't want him to worry by mentioning it...''

*'''Eve:''' ''I understand your worry. After all, Elsword needs to learn how to be careful. Although he may look like he's stumbling, he's carefully thinking about the consequence of his actions. Even this journey, may serve as a foundation for his growth.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''... You're right. Who else would be his pillar, if not for his sister?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Ugh, Rena... I'm no longer a chi...''

*'''Elesis:''' ''... Pinky swear...''

*'''Laby:''' ''Yay! That's great! You look really close!''

*'''Laby:''' ''What's outside the sea though? This is Laby's first time in the demon realm!''

*'''Nichel:''' ''It's cold... And there's a lot of Garens. So the Garens in Rigomor usually take outside missions, since Nous cannot go outside. We are searching for the scattered soul fragments of the White-Ghost King.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Do you do that alone as well?''

*'''Nichel:''' ''Mostly. But there are other Garens that are trying to establish our base on the surface, so I sometimes receive help.''

*'''Nichel:''' ''I think others want to leave this place, but I like it here more than the surface.''

*'''Eve:''' ''I thought all demons in Rigomor wished to return to the surface, but I guess that isn't the case.''

*'''Nichel:''' ''I'm not forcing myself. The villagers are precious to me, just as much as this place. As much as I like Rigomor, I know many long for their homeland. I understand that... So I want to help as much as I can.''

*'''Eve:''' ''But once the White-Ghost King returns and they can return to the surface... They'll leave.''

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*'''Elesis:''' ''Even if Nichel has a different opinion, it does seem like most demons in Rigomor want to move back to the surface, right?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''You mean information on the Dark El.''

*'''Eve:''' ''There are still some questions left unanswered, but we should also consider potential of having the White-Ghost King as our ally.''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Since we have little information on the demon realm and the Dark El, we may have to wander all around the demon realm. Considering that, I think it would be just as important to find allies here, as it is to search for the Dark El.''

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*'''Laby:''' ''Oomph! Laby wants to see, too!''

*'''Laby:''' ''Ok! How is it, Nisha? Laby can see reaaaally far from here! Hehee! Look! Everyone looks so tiny!''

*'''Laby:''' ''Yup! Nisha is a friend that always stayed by Laby's side, even in the dark!''

*'''Laby:''' ''Oooh, Laby heard that the demon realm is reaaaally far from Elrios. Rena's friend must be glad, since Rena thinks of her so far away! If Laby was Rena's friend, Laby would be really happy!''

*'''Laby:''' ''Ok!''

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*'''Eve:''' ''Rena? Did you find something?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Monsters...?!''

*'''Nichel:''' ''From the ground...?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''What's going on? Eve, did you hear anything?''

*'''Aisha:''' ''A problem with the refiner?''

*'''Haivan:''' ''No, I think... It came form downstairs?''

*'''Aisha:''' ''Rena! What's going on?''

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*''Sssh-!! Ssssh-!''

*'''Winster:''' ''Stop it! You can't let it approach the machines!''

*'''Chung:''' ''Re, Rena?''

*'''Ain:''' ''Welcome, Ms. Elf.''

*'''Lu:''' ''I second that notion. Now, let's handle this quickly!''

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*'''Elesis:''' ''The center had moving machines?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''It's a long story. What was it like up there?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Huh? What about my sis?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''It's nothing!''

*'''Ain:''' ''Nothing much. I did receive an important life lesson though.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''... Just what were everyone up to?''

*'''Add:''' ''Is that the secret laboratory? It looks much more advanced than the junk we've seen so far.''

*'''Aisha:''' ''It's still mind boggling that somewhere like this exists in the Demon Realm.''

*'''Winster:''' ''Yes, it's the soul fragment of the White-Ghost King.''

*'''Chung:''' ''Wait, what is Haivan doing there?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Grrr... He's toying with us!''

*'''Aisha:''' ''If only I can smack his head right now!''

*'''Add:''' ''Hmph, he's just a coward stuck in the cockpit. The main power source is over there. We found it earlier than I thought.''

*'''Chung:''' ''So that's the main power source...! I see the gem at the center.''

*'''Aisha:''' ''As if we'd be too exhausted to teach you a lesson!''

*'''Raven:''' ''What happened to the security system protecting the main power source?''

*'''Elesis:''' ''Good! We just need to take the gem now, right?''

*'''Haivan:''' ''Not so fast. You think that's all that I got? If you want to take the gem, fine. But you better be prepared for what happens next.''

*'''Zero:''' ''Yeah. One thing for certain, if we don't take that gem, we'll definitely lose our way back home.''

*'''Ain:''' ''If that happens, you just make sure to guard yourselves. I will protect Mr. and Ms. Dog.''

*'''Ain:''' ''Is it so strange?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Alright, let's take the gem!''

*'''Haivan:''' ''... Hey, sorry to interrupt your moment, but I can hear everything you say. Well, I gave you a choice! Don't hate me later, ok?''

*'''Winster:''' ''... ...! ... ... ...!''

*'''Add:''' ''Ugh...! He says the main power source is overloading.''

*'''Add:''' ''Can't say it's any better. It might be safe if you're outside, but we aren't guaranteed to stay alive if we get caught.''

*'''Winster:''' ''... ...! ... ... ...!!''

*'''Berthe:''' ''Considering our past, I'll allow you the honor of testing my new power!''

*'''Raven:''' ''Ugh...! This presence... He's definitely stronger than before!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''We defeated you once! There's no reason we can't do it again!''

*''Vmmmm-- Vmmmm---''