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*'''Add:''' ''If you don't know, why are you acting so surprised...?'' | *'''Add:''' ''If you don't know, why are you acting so surprised...?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''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?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''From the White-Ghost King's memories, I assume they weren't treated well?'' | ||
*{{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.'' | *{{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?'' | ||
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*'''Ain:''' ''I see that the soldiers of the White-Ghost Army are already settled in their positions. There are quite many of them. And unlike the previous soul fragment... This one is out in the open.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''I see that the soldiers of the White-Ghost Army are already settled in their positions. There are quite many of them. And unlike the previous soul fragment... This one is out in the open.'' | ||
*'''Rose:''' ''Earlier, Nichel mentioned that the grounds here are unstable. I suppose the soul fragment could have been revealed due to a change in geography.'' | *'''Rose:''' ''Earlier, Nichel mentioned that the grounds here are unstable. I suppose the soul fragment could have been revealed due to a change in geography.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''That seems likely. It don't think the White-Ghost Army was led by the soul like we were.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''That seems likely. It don't think the White-Ghost Army was led by the soul like we were.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''The situation isn't that bad. The enemies seem to have their guards down, so we will start closing in on them from all sides.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''The situation isn't that bad. The enemies seem to have their guards down, so we will start closing in on them from all sides.'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''Agreed. Everyone! To your positons. On my mark, we will attack as one.'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''Agreed. Everyone! To your positons. On my mark, we will attack as one.'' | ||
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*'''Lu:''' ''R, runt...! How rude!'' | *'''Lu:''' ''R, runt...! How rude!'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''Ack...! Whatcha screamin' for! I just wanted to know what you're gonna do with us now.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''Ack...! Whatcha screamin' for! I just wanted to know what you're gonna do with us now.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''What we're going to do...? We're just making sure you don't contact Berthe.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''What we're going to do...? We're just making sure you don't contact Berthe.'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''Is that it? No torture, no interrogation, no nothing? Well then... How 'bout a trade? We surrender, and you don't harm us, yeah?'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''Is that it? No torture, no interrogation, no nothing? Well then... How 'bout a trade? We surrender, and you don't harm us, yeah?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword2}} '''Elsword:''' ''... What?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Elsword2}} '''Elsword:''' ''... What?'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''... Tell us about the plan to invade Elrios.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''... Tell us about the plan to invade Elrios.'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''We haven't got specifics order yet, just that we're going to do it. Though, I think he's real serious about it this time 'round. Last time, there weren't enough Garen support, so he had to enlist the Glitter guards.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''We haven't got specifics order yet, just that we're going to do it. Though, I think he's real serious about it this time 'round. Last time, there weren't enough Garen support, so he had to enlist the Glitter guards.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''Does that mean there are more Garens that are taking a more active role this time?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''Does that mean there are more Garens that are taking a more active role this time?'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''No, it's Berthe who's conscripting like crazy. He's scraping every able-bodied Garen in this land. There are some wackadoos who actually want to fight, but most of us would rather not. The elders said we used to get along pretty well with Elrios, so it doesn't even make sense why we should fight now, you know what I mean? Besides, we grew up on horror stories of demons who went to Elrios, never to come back. That's creepy man. And I'm not the only one who thinks that way.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''No, it's Berthe who's conscripting like crazy. He's scraping every able-bodied Garen in this land. There are some wackadoos who actually want to fight, but most of us would rather not. The elders said we used to get along pretty well with Elrios, so it doesn't even make sense why we should fight now, you know what I mean? Besides, we grew up on horror stories of demons who went to Elrios, never to come back. That's creepy man. And I'm not the only one who thinks that way.'' | ||
*'''Laby:''' ''(Oh! He's talking about Calonne and Furry!)'' | *'''Laby:''' ''(Oh! He's talking about Calonne and Furry!)'' | ||
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*'''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 Berthe doesn't treat his subordinates fairly...'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''I suppose Berthe doesn't treat his subordinates fairly...'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''What will you do if we let you go?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''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!'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''... Hold on, we'll need to discuss amongst ourselves before we make a decision.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''... Hold on, we'll need to discuss amongst ourselves before we make a decision.'' | ||
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*'''Elesis:''' ''When discipline is too rigid with severe consequences, it weakens solidarity and morale. In other words, people are more likely to desert. If Berthe doesn't show mercy to those who fail like he says, it's understandable why they have little to no loyalty, and would rather surrender.'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''When discipline is too rigid with severe consequences, it weakens solidarity and morale. In other words, people are more likely to desert. If Berthe doesn't show mercy to those who fail like he says, it's understandable why they have little to no loyalty, and would rather surrender.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''Is that why I got the impression they weren't well trained?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''Is that why I got the impression they weren't well trained?'' | ||
*'''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.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''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.'' | ||
*{{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.'' | *{{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.'' | ||
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*'''Ain:''' ''The pattern of the last demon invasion was simple, because the demons created a dimensional gate using El Shards. Since the demons needed the El Shards, we were easily able to predict where they would attack.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''The pattern of the last demon invasion was simple, because the demons created a dimensional gate using El Shards. Since the demons needed the El Shards, we were easily able to predict where they would attack.'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''This time, it's different. We don't know when, where, or how they would attack us. If only that soldier, Baryon knew that information...'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''This time, it's different. We don't know when, where, or how they would attack us. If only that soldier, Baryon knew that information...'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''One thing for sure, if we fail to prevent Berthe, Elrios will face the biggest threat to this date...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''One thing for sure, if we fail to prevent Berthe, Elrios will face the biggest threat to this date...'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Elsword2}} '''Elsword:''' ''Do you think Ran using... what's his name, Nero? to collect the gems in Varnimyr is somehow related to this invasion?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Elsword2}} '''Elsword:''' ''Do you think Ran using... what's his name, Nero? to collect the gems in Varnimyr is somehow related to this invasion?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... Huh? Did you say Nero?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... Huh? Did you say Nero?'' | ||
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*'''Baryon:''' ''......'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''......'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''... Ha! Ha! Ha! Thank you for fixing the problem! Ha! Ha! Ha!'' | *'''Asella:''' ''... Ha! Ha! Ha! Thank you for fixing the problem! Ha! Ha! Ha!'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''I've seen this device in the Deep-Sea tunnel. Did Winster send this?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''I've seen this device in the Deep-Sea tunnel. Did Winster send this?'' | ||
*'''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.'' | ||
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*'''Add:''' ''We'll stick out like a sore thumb. But who's going to be stupid enough to step in front of a train running in full-speed?'' | *'''Add:''' ''We'll stick out like a sore thumb. But who's going to be stupid enough to step in front of a train running in full-speed?'' | ||
*'''Elesis:''' ''I like that we can enter the capital without having to battle anyone, as long as we get the train to move. We can't avoid fighting after we enter the capital anyway. Best we make the most out of it.'' | *'''Elesis:''' ''I like that we can enter the capital without having to battle anyone, as long as we get the train to move. We can't avoid fighting after we enter the capital anyway. Best we make the most out of it.'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''Plus, by having their attention on us, we can help keep Aurora stay under wraps.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''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.'' | ||
*{{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...'' | *{{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?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''How many soldiers are stationed around the train?'' | ||
*'''Baryon:''' ''More than us earlier, that's for sure. It won't be easy.'' | *'''Baryon:''' ''More than us earlier, that's for sure. It won't be easy.'' | ||
*'''Asella:''' ''We'll create a diversion. We can't hold them for long, since we can't be exposed, but it should be enough time to get you on the train.'' | *'''Asella:''' ''We'll create a diversion. We can't hold them for long, since we can't be exposed, but it should be enough time to get you on the train.'' | ||
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*'''Ain:''' ''Didn't he say the train is here...? I only see empty tracks.'' | *'''Ain:''' ''Didn't he say the train is here...? I only see empty tracks.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Did he trick us? Is there going to be an ambush?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Did he trick us? Is there going to be an ambush?'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''No, look! I see the train over there! He must have gotten the tracks wrong.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''No, look! I see the train over there! He must have gotten the tracks wrong.'' | ||
*'''Add:''' ''Why couldn't he tell us the right one in the first place...'' | *'''Add:''' ''Why couldn't he tell us the right one in the first place...'' | ||
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*'''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?'' | *'''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!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''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!'' | ||
*{{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?'' | *{{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?'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''... It's you.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''... It's you.'' | ||
*'''Ain:''' ''Oh, so Mr. Kid's surprise was Mr. Dog!'' | *'''Ain:''' ''Oh, so Mr. Kid's surprise was Mr. Dog!'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''Winster! You're safe!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''Winster! You're safe!'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''How did you get here? We heard you were held hostage by Berthe.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''How did you get here? We heard you were held hostage by Berthe.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''I managed to find an opening and took my chance... How did you... Did you arrive here by train?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Winster}} '''Winster:''' ''I managed to find an opening and took my chance... How did you... Did you arrive here by train?'' | ||
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*{{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.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Winster...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Winster...'' | ||
*'''Chung:''' ''I understand your guilt, but this really isn't your fault at all.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''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...'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''Winster...'' | *{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''Winster...'' | ||