Story/Chapter 46: Difference between revisions

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*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Wait, I have a message from Asella. She said the White-Ghost Army is already patrolling the area we're headed towards. It seems they've arrived just as we were leaving Aurora. According to the one on watch, there's not that many of them. Plus, they haven't attempted to take the soul fragment yet.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''They may be guarding, until Berthe comes to retrieve it personally.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''Its form is more distinct than earlier. It looks more like... a person. Is she a Nous?''

*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''It must be the spell that protects the soul fragment. It should guide us to where the soul fragment is located, just like before.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aegirp Soul2}} '''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''......''

*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''There's no way to tell if it does, but it's headed that way. Let's follow it.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aegirp Soul2}} '''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''With the resources from Northern Empire and the knowledge we've gained from the laboratory, we were able to build the central portal. It naturally became the hub for everything in our land. The portal required a lot of manpower, which led to the two opposing races to cooperate. They shared technology and strength with each other in order to build their new homes. It wasn't perfect. There were still conflicts, big and small. But I thought it was just a natural stage in progress, like how a newborn pup trips and stumbles before it learns how to run. The two races began to learn how to get along and cooperate with each other.''

*{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''Eve:''' ''I can relate. Once she had a glimpse of the two races coming together, she wouldn't have been able to let that dream go.''

*{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''Eve:''' ''Huhu, that's a secret.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aegirp Soul2}} '''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''This is what I wanted. The fear of the unknown, and hatred that stems from prejudice, all receding as we come to understand one another... If we can ally ourselves with enemies from another world, there was no reason that the two races, different yet similar, cannot come together in complete harmony.... Then the day might come, when I finally reveal that I am of mixed heritage.''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Of course! What did you think it was?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Ooh! Laby knows! A spell that protects the soul fragment!''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Sigh... I suppose it's understandable why you thought that way. Aegirp was always able to shift between two forms: a beast form, and a humanoid form. I don't know why I thought it would be commonplace to have two forms. It should have been obvious, that if everyone could just shift forms like that, the two races wouldn't have been so antagonistic towards each other.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''....''

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*''CLANG!''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''All good here!''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby in Nisha are done too!''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''We've finished retrieving the soul fragment. Here, your highness.''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Alright. I'm glad everything seems to be falling in place.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Since this is the last location we got from Calonne, we'll need to find the rest relying on Aurora's intelligence. I hope we can find them before Berthe.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''...... Hey, you.''

*{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''What we're going to do...? We're just making sure you don't contact Berthe.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''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?''

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*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''No way! If you want, you can ask anything until you believe me.''

*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''Hm... Alright........ Berthe must have found many of the soul fragments. How many of the '8 pieces' did he find?''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''(Aha, baiting with false information?)''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''(Elsword! Laby! Watch your expression! They're going to catch onto us if you stare at Raven like that!)''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Alright! Alright...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''(I don't think he's lying. He's telling us everything he knows.)''

*{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''Eve:''' ''(Sometimes, it's hard to tell who the true villain is...)''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''... Tell us about the plan to invade Elrios.''

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*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''His answers were swift and consistent. There were no signs of deception, like fidgeting or avoiding eye contact.''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''Plus, the information he gave aligns pretty well with the events we know.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''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.''

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*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''We accept your surrender.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''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...''

*{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''One thing for sure, if we fail to prevent Berthe, Elrios will face the biggest threat to this date...''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... Huh? Did you say Nero?''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''You! Where did you get that! You better speak the truth!''

*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Ah... This is not good. We should leave as soon as possible.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''A third soul fragment... I thought it was weird he didn't personally show up. He must have been acquiring other soul fragments. I guess it's a good thing we didn't have to face him.''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Let us hurry to the capital. Nichel, Asella, how long does it take to get to the capital?''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''It's quite far. We can send our fastest to aid you, but it will still take at least two days.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''If you're grateful, leave already. The soul is being tracked for crying out loud! This place is becoming less safe every second!''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''We'll take care of it, so shut your mouth! Sigh... Well, I must say, El Search Party, thank you for protecting Aurora. I apologize this is the only aid we can provide, despite you risking your lives to face the White-Ghost Army head on.''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''We'll head... here, a bit further up. We'll cause a commotion so they'll be distracted. You can then repair the train and head to the capital immediately. Good luck.''

*{{StoryIcon|Com Device}} '''Communication Device:''' ''... BEEP''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''Be careful. I sense monsters in other compartments.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''It was abandoned for a long time. There could be wild animals that settled in.''

*''CRACK! PSSHHHH''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Hm? Did you hear something?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Whoa! The train is moving! We're leaving already?''

*{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''Eve:''' ''We didn't do anything yet. What did you do, Elsword?''

*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''It's not us. Somebody is controlling the train.''

*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''???:''' ''ZZZT- ZZZZT- Ahem, Mic check. Hello, passengers! Welcome to White-Ghost Express.''

*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''This voice... It sounds familiar...''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Oh! I almost forgot! I'll take the soul fragments as fee for your lovely train ride!''

*{{StoryIcon|Rose2}} '''Rose:''' ''... It was a trap.''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Damn it! Everyone move forward! We need to catch him!''

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*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''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?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Oooh! It's that why the windows are so big? Oh! Look outside!''

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*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Long time no see, everyone! But you really should have stayed in Elrios. Since, you know, you only managed to escape by a thread last time. Well, I guess you made my job much easier! I'm flattered! To think you'll collect the rest of the soul fragments for me!''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''He's right! We will never hand you Aegirp's soul!''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Ha! I should remind you, conflict of interest IS a thing. Did you ask for her opinion? You know, the actual opinion of the soul?''

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''You must have been preparing this for a very long time. Are you frustrated that we keep getting in your way?''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Not at all! How could I be, when you got me two soul fragments as a gift! I'm so grateful that I could give you a hug! How about it? Hm?''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Haivan, stop! I don't believe you actually mean that. You're planning something, aren't you? You're acting like you betrayed us, but I know you didn't! That's why you didn't tell Berthe, Aurora's location!''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''......''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''I just wanted to escape that wretched sea instead of waiting aimlessly for someone to come and save us. The reason why I didn't tell anyone about Aurora was because I didn't need to. It's not like a group of cowards would ever pose a threat. I didn't care as long as I could get out of that place. Siding with Berthe is not ideal, but you learn to compromise.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''You...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''You won't understand even if I tell you... Bethe has no choice but to give me what I want.''

*''CLICK''

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*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Ugh... It's really dark here! We must be deep inside the tunnel. Everyone watch your step.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''It's to keep you still, since you always run into trouble. Hold on, I'll use an illuminating spell.''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''We're very deep inside this tunnel. The train was running for a long time... Do you think it would take long for us to get our of here?''