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*{{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|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''It will alert Berthe that we're back in the Demon Realm.''
*{{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|ES}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Shouldn't we consult Asella if we're planning on an ambush?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Shouldn't we consult Asella if we're planning on an ambush?''
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*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''The next soul fragment is not that far, in a village located in the highlands. It's no longer inhabited, because the villagers moved out when the grounds became too unstable, with high risk of collapse.''
*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''The next soul fragment is not that far, in a village located in the highlands. It's no longer inhabited, because the villagers moved out when the grounds became too unstable, with high risk of collapse.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Good. We' don't have to hold back, then.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Good. We' don't have to hold back, then.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''For now, let's make sure we approach carefully while remaining out of their sight. It'll be best if we manage to retrieve the soul fragment without being detected, but we'll be prepared even if we are discovered. Don't forget. If we are discovered, we have to capture every single one of them. Don't let them get away!''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''For now, let's make sure we approach carefully while remaining out of their sight. It'll be best if we manage to retrieve the soul fragment without being detected, but we'll be prepared even if we are discovered. Don't forget. If we are discovered, we have to capture every single one of them. Don't let them get away!''
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*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''She must have presented herself as a Garen, hiding her true form.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''She must have presented herself as a Garen, hiding her true form.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''... Though, I think her most trusted followers knew that she was mixed-blood. I got the impression that Calonne knew why Berthe betrayed the White-Ghost King, though he didn't say anything to us.''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''... Though, I think her most trusted followers knew that she was mixed-blood. I got the impression that Calonne knew why Berthe betrayed the White-Ghost King, though he didn't say anything to us.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Didn't you say something along that vein, Nichel? That you think Winster knows why Berthe attacked the White-Ghost King?''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Didn't you say something along that vein, Nichel? That you think Winster knows why Berthe attacked the White-Ghost King?''
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''If that's true, that's really tragic. For her heritage to work against her like that... even though she was one of the four Demon Lords...''
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''If that's true, that's really tragic. For her heritage to work against her like that... even though she was one of the four Demon Lords...''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''Oh. Were we following the White-Ghost King all this time?''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''Oh. Were we following the White-Ghost King all this time?''
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*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''That seems likely. It don't think the White-Ghost Army was led by the soul like we were.''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''That seems likely. It don't think the White-Ghost Army was led by the soul like we were.''
*{{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|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|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Agreed. Everyone! To your positons. On my mark, we will attack as one.''
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*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''(Ah... The specific number just put him in a bind. Really? Six? We know there's only five in total!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''(Ah... The specific number just put him in a bind. Really? Six? We know there's only five in total!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''You THINK he found six? Is that how you want to play this? Do you want this trade or not? You think we're going to spare your life with that scrap of information? If you want to live, you'll tell us exactly how many soul fragments Berthe found without holding back!''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''You THINK he found six? Is that how you want to play this? Do you want this trade or not? You think we're going to spare your life with that scrap of information? If you want to live, you'll tell us exactly how many soul fragments Berthe found without holding back!''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''(Whoa...! Add, calm down!)''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''(Whoa...! Add, calm down!)''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''(Just let him be. Mr. Ancient seems to be in his element for once.)''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''(Just let him be. Mr. Ancient seems to be in his element for once.)''
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Ack! I don't know... I DON'T KNOW!! When Berthe left, that brat said 'there's two remaining,' so he gotta have six, right? I'm just a grunt! Berthe's not going to sit me down and feed me information! I'm giving the best I can!''
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Ack! I don't know... I DON'T KNOW!! When Berthe left, that brat said 'there's two remaining,' so he gotta have six, right? I'm just a grunt! Berthe's not going to sit me down and feed me information! I'm giving the best I can!''
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*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''You couldn't have said it any better. Not bad for a demon.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''You couldn't have said it any better. Not bad for a demon.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''I suppose Berthe doesn't treat his subordinates fairly...''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''I suppose Berthe doesn't treat his subordinates fairly...''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''What will you do if we let you go?''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''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!''
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*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''His answers were swift and consistent. There were no signs of deception, like fidgeting or avoiding eye contact.''
*{{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|ES}} '''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|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''Elesis, didn't you already warn the Velder Kingdom of the possibility of an invasion? Elrios should be prepared this time.''
*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''Elesis, didn't you already warn the Velder Kingdom of the possibility of an invasion? Elrios should be prepared this time.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Yes, but Velder is still recovering from the last invasion. We can't really expect them to have enough troops to be prepared for a full-scale war in such short notice.''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Yes, but Velder is still recovering from the last invasion. We can't really expect them to have enough troops to be prepared for a full-scale war in such short notice.''
*{{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|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|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|ES}} '''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|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Is that why I got the impression they weren't well trained?''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Is that why I got the impression they weren't well trained?''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''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|CC}} '''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.''
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*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''That, we can't tell.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''That, we can't tell.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''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.''
*{{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|ES}} '''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|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''One thing for sure, if we fail to prevent Berthe, Elrios will face the biggest threat to this date...''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''One thing for sure, if we fail to prevent Berthe, Elrios will face the biggest threat to this date...''
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Do you think Ran using... what's his name, Nero? to collect the gems in Varnimyr is somehow related to this invasion?''
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Do you think Ran using... what's his name, Nero? to collect the gems in Varnimyr is somehow related to this invasion?''
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*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''If we don't leave, Berthe may learn the location of Aurora...''
*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''If we don't leave, Berthe may learn the location of Aurora...''
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''... What?! I thought you said this place is safe!''
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''... What?! I thought you said this place is safe!''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Ah... This is not good. We should leave as soon as possible.''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Ah... This is not good. We should leave as soon as possible.''
*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''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|AS}} '''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|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''We need to get the soul fragment that Berthe has in order to revive the White-Ghost King. We really have no choice but to face him now.''
*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''We need to get the soul fragment that Berthe has in order to revive the White-Ghost King. We really have no choice but to face him now.''
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*{{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?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''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.''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''Plus, by having their attention on us, we can help keep Aurora stay under wraps.''
*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''Plus, by having their attention on us, we can help keep Aurora stay under wraps.''
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Just one thing. You'll have to defeat the soldiers that are stationed around the train.''
*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Just one thing. You'll have to defeat the soldiers that are stationed around the train.''
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*{{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'!''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Where is her! Where's the voice coming from?''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Where is her! Where's the voice coming from?''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Over there! The voice is coming from the gap on the wall!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Over there! The voice is coming from the gap on the wall!''
*{{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!''
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*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Laby didn't know there are huuuuuge villages like that in the Demon Realm too! So cool!''
*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''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?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Wait, why do we see the capital through the window on the side? Where are we headed to?''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Wait, why do we see the capital through the window on the side? Where are we headed to?''
*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''According to the map... We're headed to the outskirts. Do you think Baryon tricked us?''
*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''According to the map... We're headed to the outskirts. Do you think Baryon tricked us?''
*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''I don't think so. The train wasn't on the track he told us in the first place. It's probably all Haivan's doing.''
*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''I don't think so. The train wasn't on the track he told us in the first place. It's probably all Haivan's doing.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''This is not the time to discuss the details. If we arrive somewhere else, we'll have to do this all over again. Damn it! Why isn't it possible to skip compartments? We're never going to reach the first compartment at this rate!''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''This is not the time to discuss the details. If we arrive somewhere else, we'll have to do this all over again. Damn it! Why isn't it possible to skip compartments? We're never going to reach the first compartment at this rate!''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Let's get on the roof! Someone lift me, so I can open the door on the ceiling!''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Let's get on the roof! Someone lift me, so I can open the door on the ceiling!''
*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Hey! You shouldn't create a ruckus inside a train! You're passengers! You should sit down and relax.''
*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Hey! You shouldn't create a ruckus inside a train! You're passengers! You should sit down and relax.''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Oof, alright! I got it! Now, let's head... Huh?''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Oof, alright! I got it! Now, let's head... Huh?''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''Well? Should we head up?''
*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''Well? Should we head up?''
*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''WHAA!! Get me down right now! We're about to enter a tunnel!''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''WHAA!! Get me down right now! We're about to enter a tunnel!''
*''CLACK, CLANK''
*''CLACK, CLANK''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Everything's shaking! Everyone be careful!''
*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Everything's shaking! Everyone be careful!''
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*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Again, with the annoying machines... Anyway, everything is taken care of. Add! When is the train going to stop?''
*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Again, with the annoying machines... Anyway, everything is taken care of. Add! When is the train going to stop?''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''The train is programmed to decelerate when it reaches its destination. It should come to full stop soon even without my input.''
*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''The train is programmed to decelerate when it reaches its destination. It should come to full stop soon even without my input.''
*''SCRREEEEEEE------''
*''SCRREEEEEEE------''
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