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*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''They may be guarding, until Berthe comes to retrieve it personally.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''They may be guarding, until Berthe comes to retrieve it personally.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''That's not good... We have no choice but to fight the soldiers if we want to retrieve the soul fragment. I mean, it shouldn't be difficult, but...'' | *{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''That's not good... We have no choice but to fight the soldiers if we want to retrieve the soul fragment. I mean, it shouldn't be difficult, but...'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''It will alert Berthe that we're back in the Demon Realm.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Thankfully, we're still at an advantage. Berthe's soldiers won't expect an ambush right now.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Thankfully, we're still at an advantage. Berthe's soldiers won't expect an ambush right now.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''We'll just have to make sure to capture every last one of them. That way, they won't be able to report back to Berthe.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''We'll just have to make sure to capture every last one of them. That way, they won't be able to report back to Berthe.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Now that it's taken shape, do you think it can understand us? Will you take us to the soul fragment?'' | *{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Now that it's taken shape, do you think it can understand us? Will you take us to the soul fragment?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Aegirp Soul2}} '''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''......'' | *{{StoryIcon|Aegirp Soul2}} '''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''......'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''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|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:''' ''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.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Huh? Oh, it's nothing. I was just... thinking about my old friend.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Huh? Oh, it's nothing. I was just... thinking about my old friend.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''Stop, everyone hold your place.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''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.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''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.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Rose2}} '''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.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Rose2}} '''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.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''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| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''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|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Agreed. Everyone! To your positons. On my mark, we will attack as one.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Agreed. Everyone! To your positons. On my mark, we will attack as one.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Hey, you're not just making stuff up to get out of this situation, are you?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Hey, you're not just making stuff up to get out of this situation, are you?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''No way! If you want, you can ask anything until you believe me.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''No way! If you want, you can ask anything until you believe me.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''Hm... Alright........ Berthe must have found many of the soul fragments. How many of the '8 pieces' did he find?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Eh...?'' | *{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Eh...?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''(Aha, baiting with false information?)'' | *{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''(Aha, baiting with false information?)'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''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.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''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.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''(Oh! He's talking about Calonne and Furry!)'' | *{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''(Oh! He's talking about Calonne and Furry!)'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''(It seems the stories of demons remaining in Northern Empire evolved into something of an urban legend.)'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''But what can you do? We gotta follow orders. Whatever happens, once we find all the soul fragments, the White-Ghost Army is going to rally with the Glitter Alliance for an all-out-attack against Elrios.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''But what can you do? We gotta follow orders. Whatever happens, once we find all the soul fragments, the White-Ghost Army is going to rally with the Glitter Alliance for an all-out-attack against Elrios.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''... And why are you telling us all of this?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''I told you! To save our behinds! Once Berthe finds out we failed our mission, we're all going to be goners anyway. So, might as well we bet our lives on you.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''I told you! To save our behinds! Once Berthe finds out we failed our mission, we're all going to be goners anyway. So, might as well we bet our lives on you.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Idiot. What bet? You've spilled everything you know already.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Idiot. What bet? You've spilled everything you know already.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''What will you do if we let you go?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''What will you do if we let you go?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''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|Baryon}} '''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| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''... Hold on, we'll need to discuss amongst ourselves before we make a decision.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''So? Do you think he's telling the truth?'' | *{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''So? Do you think he's telling the truth?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''His answers were swift and consistent. There were no signs of deception, like fidgeting or avoiding eye contact.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Plus, the information he gave aligns pretty well with the events we know.'' | *{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Plus, the information he gave aligns pretty well with the events we know.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''If we assume he speaks the truth, the consequence of our failure would be an all-out demon invasion even bigger than the one before.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''If we assume he speaks the truth, the consequence of our failure would be an all-out demon invasion even bigger than the one before.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''I guess our silver lining is that the portal doesn't seem complete yet.'' | *{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''I guess our silver lining is that the portal doesn't seem complete yet.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''So what do we do with those guys? I don't think we should just accept their surrender. They may be cooperating now, but they might turn on us the moment they spot an opportunity.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''So what do we do with those guys? I don't think we should just accept their surrender. They may be cooperating now, but they might turn on us the moment they spot an opportunity.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''... I don't think we need to worry about that. I've been keeping an eye on the group. It's obvious that the one talking to us is the leader, and none of the others seem to object to his words. In fact, some of them looked relieved when their leader said he wanted to surrender.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''What did he say? 'All goners if we fail'?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''What did he say? 'All goners if we fail'?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''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|Elesis2}} '''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.'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''Since we have the other soul fragments, maybe we can lure Berthe out instead?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''Since we have the other soul fragments, maybe we can lure Berthe out instead?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''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.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''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.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''I agree. If Berthe realizes we're trying to lure him out, he could turn his focus to invading Elrios immediately. Then it will be us that end up being lured in.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Yeah, we must do something about the portal. Let's figure out a way to quickly or covertly infiltrate the capital.'' | *{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Yeah, we must do something about the portal. Let's figure out a way to quickly or covertly infiltrate the capital.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''... Hey, are you guys good with machines?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''... Hey, are you guys good with machines?'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''Ah... Come to think of it... The White-Ghost King had a train made to transport the traded goods from Northern Empire around.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''Ah... Come to think of it... The White-Ghost King had a train made to transport the traded goods from Northern Empire around.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''I know because I'd pass by whenever I had business around there. It's a good place to chill. Also it's a nice hiding place. If you can activate it, it should be able to take you to the capital in a jiffy.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''I know because I'd pass by whenever I had business around there. It's a good place to chill. Also it's a nice hiding place. If you can activate it, it should be able to take you to the capital in a jiffy.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''If it was used to transport goods, it should definitely be connected to the capital.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''But wouldn't it be too... conspicuous? Having a train that was out of order for a while to barge into the capital like that...'' | *{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''But wouldn't it be too... conspicuous? Having a train that was out of order for a while to barge into the capital like that...'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''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?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''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?'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''Eve:''' ''We didn't do anything yet. What did you do, Elsword?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''Eve:''' ''We didn't do anything yet. What did you do, Elsword?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''I uh, I tried to open the door...?'' | *{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''I uh, I tried to open the door...?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''It's not us. Somebody is controlling the train.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''???:''' ''ZZZT- ZZZZT- Ahem, Mic check. Hello, passengers! Welcome to White-Ghost Express.'' | *{{StoryIcon|?}} '''???:''' ''ZZZT- ZZZZT- Ahem, Mic check. Hello, passengers! Welcome to White-Ghost Express.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Gah! Laby hears a voice! But it's different from the voice that goes 'ring'!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Gah! Laby hears a voice! But it's different from the voice that goes 'ring'!'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|?}} '''???:''' ''Unfortunately, there's been a sudden change in destination. We apologize for the inconvenience... But have a nice trip!'' | *{{StoryIcon|?}} '''???:''' ''Unfortunately, there's been a sudden change in destination. We apologize for the inconvenience... But have a nice trip!'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Huh? A change in destination? To where?'' | *{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Huh? A change in destination? To where?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''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|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Oh! I almost forgot! I'll take the soul fragments as fee for your lovely train ride!'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Grr...! Haivan!'' | *{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Grr...! Haivan!'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''What...? It's not me! They're moving by themselves...! You! What did you do to Aegirp's soul!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''What...? It's not me! They're moving by themselves...! You! What did you do to Aegirp's soul!'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Aww... It's really not my fault! What can I say? This is the White-Ghost King's decision.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Aww... It's really not my fault! What can I say? This is the White-Ghost King's decision.'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''The White-Ghost King's decision...?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Yup! I found out due to all the alone time we had together, thanks to the secret laboratory being restricted 'to pay proper respect to the mighty soul of the White-Ghost King' and all.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Yup! I found out due to all the alone time we had together, thanks to the secret laboratory being restricted 'to pay proper respect to the mighty soul of the White-Ghost King' and all.'' | ||
*{{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|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''You must have been preparing this for a very long time. Are you frustrated that we keep getting in your way?'' | ||
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*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''Oh, so Mr. Kid's surprise was Mr. Dog!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''Oh, so Mr. Kid's surprise was Mr. Dog!'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''Winster! You're safe!'' | *{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''Winster! You're safe!'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon| | *{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''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?'' | ||
*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Yes. We hurried because you seemed to be in a dire situation from the communication you sent.'' | *{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Yes. We hurried because you seemed to be in a dire situation from the communication you sent.'' | ||