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*'''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.'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''I suppose | *'''Elesis:''' ''I suppose Berthe doesn't treat his subordinates fairly...'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''What will you do if we let you go?'' | *'''Chung:''' ''What will you do if we let you go?'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''Run away from Berthe, probably. They might track us down, but we might be able to slip away... what with his head being full of invading Elrios and the soul fragments at the moment. Who knows! If we're lucky, he might forget that there were some nameless deserters and head straight to Elrios!'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''Run away from Berthe, probably. They might track us down, but we might be able to slip away... what with his head being full of invading Elrios and the soul fragments at the moment. Who knows! If we're lucky, he might forget that there were some nameless deserters and head straight to Elrios!'' | ||
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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 | *'''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.'' | *'''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 | *'''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.'' | *'''Nichel:''' ''That's not necessary. If you don't want to talk, I won't force you.'' | ||
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*'''Asella:''' ''Welcome, everyone. Good work.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Welcome, everyone. Good work.'' | ||
*'''Lu:''' ''The surrendered White-Ghost Army soldiers informed us about a plan to invade Elrios. We'll | *'''Lu:''' ''The surrendered White-Ghost Army soldiers informed us about a plan to invade Elrios. We'll need to discuss on this matter promptly amongst ourselves.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''Understood, your highness. I will deal with the soldiers and leave you alone.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''Understood, your highness. I will deal with the soldiers and leave you alone.'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''The central portal in the capital is probably linked to Northern Empire, right? Since they traded with Northern Empire when the White-Ghost King was alive? Should we warn them?'' | *'''Ara:''' ''The central portal in the capital is probably linked to Northern Empire, right? Since they traded with Northern Empire when the White-Ghost King was alive? Should we warn them?'' | ||
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*'''Rena:''' ''Yikes! What's going on?'' | *'''Rena:''' ''Yikes! What's going on?'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''I didn't do anything, I swear! I just saw it drop, so I picked it up.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''I didn't do anything, I swear! I just saw it drop, so I picked it up.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''If you just | *'''Asella:''' ''If you just picked it up, why is it broken? You knew this was our communication device, didn't you? You broke it on purpose!'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''I didn't even know what it was until just now!'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''I didn't even know what it was until just now!'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''So you say, but it still stands that the device stopped working after you touched it!'' | *'''Asella:''' ''So you say, but it still stands that the device stopped working after you touched it!'' | ||
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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 | *'''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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*'''Elsword:''' ''Ugh, the exploding plants we saw earlier are all over the train! It's getting in our way!'' | *'''Elsword:''' ''Ugh, the exploding plants we saw earlier are all over the train! It's getting in our way!'' | ||
*'''Ara:''' ''It's hard to fight because it's a confined space. At least it's spacious. Do you | *'''Ara:''' ''It's hard to fight because it's a confined space. At least it's spacious. Do you think it's to make it convenient for Garens who are larger?'' | ||
*'''Laby:''' ''Oooh! It's that why the windows are so big? Oh! Look outside!'' | *'''Laby:''' ''Oooh! It's that why the windows are so big? Oh! Look outside!'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''So that's the capital! Wow, it's really big!'' | *'''Chung:''' ''So that's the capital! Wow, it's really big!'' | ||
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*'''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.'' | *'''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.'' | ||
*'''Winster:''' ''... Did you meet Haivan?'' | *'''Winster:''' ''... Did you meet Haivan?'' | ||
*'''Zero:''' ''Haivan was the one who lured us here. He's probably headed to the capital to | *'''Zero:''' ''Haivan was the one who lured us here. He's probably headed to the capital to Berthe and the portal as we speak.'' | ||
*'''Ciel:''' ''He lured us here, took the soul fragments and fled. From the looks of it, he probably knew of your escape as well.'' | *'''Ciel:''' ''He lured us here, took the soul fragments and fled. From the looks of it, he probably knew of your escape as well.'' | ||
*'''Winster:''' ''Then... he must have been the reason why there were less guards on that day. And the reason why the door hinges came loose.'' | *'''Winster:''' ''Then... he must have been the reason why there were less guards on that day. And the reason why the door hinges came loose.'' | ||
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*'''Nichel:''' ''Winster...'' | *'''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.'' | ||
*'''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 | *'''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.'' | *'''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.'' | ||