Story/Chapter 37: Difference between revisions

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*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''I'm more worried about the masters and the priestesses. In any case, we'll have to find a way back as soon as possible.''
*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''I'm more worried about the masters and the priestesses. In any case, we'll have to find a way back as soon as possible.''
*{{StoryIcon|Raven}} '''Raven:''' ''Can't we go back the way we came?''
*{{StoryIcon|Raven}} '''Raven:''' ''Can't we go back the way we came?''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain}} '''Ain:''' ''It's too late. Unlike the opening at the Dark Elves Forest, the opening here closed the moment we arrived here.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain}} '''Ain:''' ''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''According to the component analysis results, we're under the sea. At the very depths of it.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''According to the component analysis results, we're under the sea. At the very depths of it.''
*{{StoryIcon|Rose}} '''Rose:''' ''Then perhaps we should go up to observe the situation of the surface?''
*{{StoryIcon|Rose}} '''Rose:''' ''Then perhaps we should go up to observe the situation of the surface?''
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*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''You are correct. I'm not certain, but it seems artificial. I don't sense any immediate threat, but...''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''You are correct. I'm not certain, but it seems artificial. I don't sense any immediate threat, but...''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Hm, wouldn't it be better to push ourselves and make it to the surface than vanture the unknown in the deep-sea?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Hm, wouldn't it be better to push ourselves and make it to the surface than vanture the unknown in the deep-sea?''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''Elsword, even as we speak, Aisha is using a spell that allows us to breathe, manage our temperature, and withstand the water pressure. We were fighting non-stop since entering Henir's Realm. It's true we must eventually head towards the surface, but we need rest.''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''Elsword, even as we speak, Aisha is using a spell that allows us to breathe, manage our temperature, and withstand the water pressure.''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''We were fighting non-stop since entering Henir's Realm. It's true we must eventually head towards the surface, but we need rest.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aisha}} '''Aisha:''' ''E, Eve, it's fine! A spell like this is nothing for a genius girl...''
*{{StoryIcon|Aisha}} '''Aisha:''' ''E, Eve, it's fine! A spell like this is nothing for a genius girl...''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''... No, Eve's right. Sorry about that, Aisha.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''... No, Eve's right. Sorry about that, Aisha.''
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*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''It's amazing. There's no water, and it seems like there's enough air.''
*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''It's amazing. There's no water, and it seems like there's enough air.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel}} '''Ciel:''' ''How strange for a space like this ti exist under water. Lu, have you heard of a place like this?''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel}} '''Ciel:''' ''How strange for a space like this to exist under water. Lu, have you heard of a place like this?''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''Hm... I can't say I have. But look at this place. It was clearly made to stay hidden from the public eye. It won't be easy to find places like this even if you tried.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''Hm... I can't say I have.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''But look at this place. It was clearly made to stay hidden from the public eye. It won't be easy to find places like this even if you tried.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain}} '''Ain:''' ''Oh? Something interesting is floating past the window.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain}} '''Ain:''' ''Oh? Something interesting is floating past the window.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ara}} '''Ara:''' ''It's amazing! You can see a school of enormous fish swimming by.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ara}} '''Ara:''' ''It's amazing! You can see a school of enormous fish swimming by.''
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*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''Do you think demons moved something using the rails?''
*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''Do you think demons moved something using the rails?''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel}} '''Ciel:''' ''Then that something might be at the end of this tunnel.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel}} '''Ciel:''' ''Then that something might be at the end of this tunnel.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''A tunnel hidden away like this? This smells trouble no matter how you look at it. The fact that there's a rail in a place like this means whatever they had to move was important, and they had a lot of it.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''A tunnel hidden away like this? This smells trouble no matter how you look at it.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''The fact that there's a rail in a place like this means whatever they had to move was important, and they had a lot of it.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''We were originally going to rest then head back out, but what do you think?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''We were originally going to rest then head back out, but what do you think?''
*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''I think it's a good idea to check on the tunnels. Since there's no sign of life, we shouldn't come across any enemies, right?''
*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''I think it's a good idea to check on the tunnels. Since there's no sign of life, we shouldn't come across any enemies, right?''
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*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Alright then, let's follow this rail. Then we can just follow this back.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Alright then, let's follow this rail. Then we can just follow this back.''
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*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''The machines in here are not that advanced. Most require manual handling. It's fascinating how this tunnel can handle the water pressure with this kind of technology.''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''The machines in here are not that advanced.''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''Most require manual handling. It's fascinating how this tunnel can handle the water pressure with this kind of technology.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ara}} '''Ara:''' ''There's some kind of pattern on the wall... But it's been worn down with age.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ara}} '''Ara:''' ''There's some kind of pattern on the wall... But it's been worn down with age.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''This is...''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''This is...''
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*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''Huhu, aren't you lively. Since it looks like we have a long way to go, why don't you introduce yourself on the way?''
*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''Huhu, aren't you lively. Since it looks like we have a long way to go, why don't you introduce yourself on the way?''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Ok! Laby also has a lot of question to ask about the El Search Party!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Hey, I'm Elsword. So you're from Elrianode, right?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Thanks to your help, the monsters were stopped before they made it to Elrianode. It's kinda late, but thanks.''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''I'm Laby!! And this is my trusty friend, Nisha! So I'm here to help with Bellonde and Ignia and... Well everyone from Elrianode!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''I'm Laby!! And this is my trusty friend, Nisha! So I'm here to help with Bellonde and Ignia and... Well everyone from Elrianode!''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''She must have no friends if she calls that strange thing a friend.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''She must have no friends if she calls that strange thing a friend.''
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*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Rosso said that? Does that mean you're... A demon?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Rosso said that? Does that mean you're... A demon?''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''I don't sense any demonic energy... The Fire Master said you're from the Demon Realm?''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''I don't sense any demonic energy... The Fire Master said you're from the Demon Realm?''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''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!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''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?''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''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!''
*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''The Black Forest is where the Shrine of Dedication is located in Feita... Wait, thanks to Elsword?''
*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''The Black Forest is where the Shrine of Dedication is located in Feita... Wait, thanks to Elsword?''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''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!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain}} '''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.)''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''It was very lonely in the forest by myself, but now, Laby is meeting everyone which makes Laby happy!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby wants to know where Laby is from! If Rosso is right, then Laby can find out who Laby is in the Demon Realm! Oh! But Laby promised Master Denif to drag the El Search Party back to Elrianode, so that comes first!''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain}} '''Ain:''' ''(The Black Forest... It's where a temple was built to subdue the overwhelming demonic energy.)''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain}} '''Ain:''' ''(I thought it was strange that a forest dense with demonic energy existed in the land, blessed by the Goddess, but I never expected a being from the Demon Realm was bound there.)''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby wants to know where Laby is from! If Rosso is right, then Laby can find out who Laby is in the Demon Realm!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Oh! But Laby promised Master Denif to drag the El Search Party back to Elrianode, so that comes first!''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''Is she even aware that we were the ones doing the dragging here?''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''Is she even aware that we were the ones doing the dragging here?''
*''Zzzzt zzzt-''
*''Zzzzt zzzt-''
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*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Let's see... Huh, looks like these junk only operate through a specific mechanism.''
*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Let's see... Huh, looks like these junk only operate through a specific mechanism.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Um... Is this a Nasod, too?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword}} '''Elsword:''' ''Um... Is this a Nasod, too?''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''How rude. Nasods are the culmination of Adrian's knowledge. It's an insult to be compared with this subpar technology. These machines are made with very simple parts, just like this tunnel. I'm surprised these high-maintenance machines are still moving...''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''How rude. Nasods are the culmination of Adrian's knowledge. It's an insult to be compared with this subpar technology.''
*{{StoryIcon|Raven}} '''Raven:''' ''I can see how. Look over here. Compared to the old body parts, the power cource here is relatively clean. Which means someon is regularly repairing these machines.''
*{{StoryIcon|Eve}} '''Eve:''' ''These machines are made with very simple parts, just like this tunnel. I'm surprised these high-maintenance machines are still moving...''
*{{StoryIcon|Raven}} '''Raven:''' ''I can see how. Look over here. Compared to the old body parts, the power cource here is relatively clean.''
*{{StoryIcon|Raven}} '''Raven:''' ''Which means someone is regularly repairing these machines.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''That makes sense. Just like the tunnels had several parts that were fixed recently.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''That makes sense. Just like the tunnels had several parts that were fixed recently.''
*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''There was a demon who called himself a scientist among those who invaded Elrios. So I knew there were machines in the Demon Realm as well but...''
*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''There was a demon who called himself a scientist among those who invaded Elrios. So I knew there were machines in the Demon Realm as well but...''
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*{{StoryIcon|Aisha}} '''Aisha:''' ''The sea? Then what is this tunnel for?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aisha}} '''Aisha:''' ''The sea? Then what is this tunnel for?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis}} '''Elesis:''' ''Maybe it was abandoned after moving something in the past. But then why would someone continue to repair this place?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis}} '''Elesis:''' ''Maybe it was abandoned after moving something in the past. But then why would someone continue to repair this place?''
*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''Maybe there's a reason to guard this tunnel? Or maybe it was used for another reason in the past... Hm?''
*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''Maybe there's a reason to guard this tunnel? Or maybe it was used for another reason in the past...''
*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''Hm?''
*''Clack- Screeech-!''
*''Clack- Screeech-!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Whoa, the door just went spinny!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Whoa, the door just went spinny!''
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*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''What do you... Did you already encounter a demon?''
*{{StoryIcon|Rena}} '''Rena:''' ''What do you... Did you already encounter a demon?''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Uh huh. Calonne is a nice demon who helped Laby to arrive at Elrianode.''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Uh huh. Calonne is a nice demon who helped Laby to arrive at Elrianode.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''???:''' ''Calonne? Do you know Calonne? Is he, is he safe? Where did you see him!''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''???:''' ''Calonne? Do you know Calonne?''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''???:''' ''Is he, is he safe? Where did you see him!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Of course he's safe! Are you Calonne's friend too? Laby and Calonne met when...''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Of course he's safe! Are you Calonne's friend too? Laby and Calonne met when...''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis}} '''Elesis:''' ''Wait, before you start. Are you under Ran?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis}} '''Elesis:''' ''Wait, before you start. Are you under Ran?''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''If you mean Ran, the commander of the Red Demon faction... No, I can't say we are well acquainted. My name is Winster. I am the tunnel's supervisor.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''???:''' ''If you mean Ran, the commander of the Red Demon faction... No, I can't say we are well acquainted.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''My name is Winster. I am the tunnel's supervisor.''
*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''You mean you're the one who's been repairing the machines that attacked us?''
*{{StoryIcon|Chung}} '''Chung:''' ''You mean you're the one who's been repairing the machines that attacked us?''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''I've merely entered a simple command to stop all intruders. Surely you agree that there should be some means to protect this place in case an enemy invades?''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''I've merely entered a simple command to stop all intruders. Surely you agree that there should be some means to protect this place in case an enemy invades?''
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*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''And everything that was moved here, would have been moved using that method beyond this point.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''And everything that was moved here, would have been moved using that method beyond this point.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''You... Are a demon.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''You... Are a demon.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''Yes, I was away from the Demon Realm for a long time due to unforeseen circumstances. Anyway, if you're the supervisor, I'm sure you'll have answers to our questions. What is the purpose of this tunnel, and why are you guarding this place despite the possibility of enemies exploiting this place?''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''Yes, I was away from the Demon Realm for a long time due to unforeseen circumstances. Anyway, if you're the supervisor, I'm sure you'll have answers to our questions.''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''What is the purpose of this tunnel, and why are you guarding this place despite the possibility of enemies exploiting this place?''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''You're not from around here, why are you interested in our affairs?''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''You're not from around here, why are you interested in our affairs?''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''Hmph, if you want to learn more about this Calonne guy, you better answer her questions.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add}} '''Add:''' ''Hmph, if you want to learn more about this Calonne guy, you better answer her questions.''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Wow, Nisha, he talks like a real villain...!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby}} '''Laby:''' ''Wow, Nisha, he talks like a real villain...!''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''Looks like I have no choice. When all our preparations are done... My allies and I will return to the surface. That's when this tunnel will be of use to us.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''Looks like I have no choice.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''When all our preparations are done... My allies and I will return to the surface. That's when this tunnel will be of use to us.''
*{{StoryIcon|Raven}} '''Raven:''' ''... So this was to protect your allies...''
*{{StoryIcon|Raven}} '''Raven:''' ''... So this was to protect your allies...''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''This region was under dispute between two races in the past. As the lands were barren, there just weren't enough for both races to co-exist peacefully. To survive, each race developed a skill to use against the other. One had absolute strength, while the other used wit and tools. The war continued between the two races until one demon ended the fight. She embraced both races without discrimination, and it seemed that the ware as finally over.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''This region was under dispute between two races in the past. As the lands were barren, there just weren't enough for both races to co-exist peacefully.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''To survive, each race developed a skill to use against the other. One had absolute strength, while the other used wit and tools.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''The war continued between the two races until one demon ended the fight. She embraced both races without discrimination, and it seemed that the ware as finally over.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel}} '''Ciel:''' ''The one who stopped the fight... Are you talking about THE Demon King?''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel}} '''Ciel:''' ''The one who stopped the fight... Are you talking about THE Demon King?''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''No, if I'm correct, he's talking about...''
*{{StoryIcon|Lu}} '''Lu:''' ''No, if I'm correct, he's talking about...''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''However, she was betrayed, and the traitors who felled her drove us under the sea. We were hiding down here for a long time, waiting... Waiting for the day we will shred those who have betrayed our lord into pieces.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''However, she was betrayed, and the traitors who felled her drove us under the sea.''
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''We were hiding down here for a long time, waiting... Waiting for the day we will shred those who have betrayed our lord into pieces.''
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