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Chapter 61
Chapter 62
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Chapter 63
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Chapter 65
61：Suspicious Invite


Chapter 61: Suspicious Invite

Uninvited Guest Inside the Dream
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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
Description

An unfamiliar voice intrudes a familiar nightmare.

Quest Completion Dialogue
  • (... ... ... ...)
  • Raven: (... It's the dream of that night. The night I lost everything.)
  • Raven: (We wanted to change the world. But our actions were tarnished with disgrace... and relations, forever ruined.)
  • Raven: (Perhaps it didn't have to be this way. If we knew what would eventually come to be...)
  • Raven: (If they knew that despite their greed and unrelenting grip, they would lose all that they own to an invasion that devastates everything.)
  • Raven: (Then perhaps we would have all made a different choice.)
  • Soldier: There's someone ahead. Who's there! Reveal your alliance at once!
  • Raven: (It's all in the past... It doesn't matter any more.)
  • Seris: Let go of him.
  • Raven: (I don't want to see any longer.)
  • ???: ... Oho.
  • Raven: ...? Who are you?
  • ???: Oh... Ohh! Nice. Very nice.
  • Raven: Did you hear me?
  • ???: Haha... You know, I enjoy watching those who fight tooth and nail to survive. Only those who have reached the bottom understand what it means to be desperate.
  • ???: Loss. Severance. Those who have been betrayed and isolated and reveal their most vulnerable parts.
  • ???: Only to be toughened by the storms of hardship that can snap trees and shatter stones to finally be set free...
  • ???: Scars are marks of honor.
  • ???: Kuhuhu... So how did this experience shaped you? I'd like to know the details.
  • Raven: You...!
  • (SWING!)
  • Add: Ack, what are you doing? Stay still!
  • Raven: Ah...? Was it a dream?
  • Add: So you had a sweet old dream, while I'm here toiling away.
  • Raven: Ah... Sorry. I must have dosed off.
  • Raven: ...So the maintenance... Did you find anything?
  • Add: As I told you multiple times before, there's not a lot of data on those who use Nasod prosthetics, so there's nothing conclusive.
  • Add: You already deviate greatly from what I, or the Queen, know of Nasods.
  • Add: But one thing's for certain... What happened at the Abyss is not because of a malfunction on the Nasod Arm part.
  • Raven: Hm... You say that even as you admit your lack of data.
  • Add: You don't believe me. What, you thought your arm was going to grow bigger on its own until it devours you in the end?
  • Raven: That is not my concern. If that was possible, it would have already happened.
  • Raven: What I'm worried about... is the potential survival instincts my arm might have separate from my own.
  • Raven: If it does, what will happen if I'm in a situation where I must harm an ally to escape the dangerous situation I'm in.
  • Add: Did you only think about your survival in the Abyss regardless of who gets hurt?
  • Raven: ... I won't put it so crassly...
  • Raven: But nobody wants to die. Something like that could have crossed my mind, even if I myself am not aware of it.
  • Add: A simple 'no' would have sufficed.
  • Raven: You may think I'm worried about nothing,
  • Raven: but if a simple slip have the potential to be disastrous, who wouldn't be?
  • Add: Everyone here has the potential to be disastrous with a simple slip.
  • Add: Heh, even I have the power to wipe out everyone here.
  • Raven: ... The Nasod Arm has a mind of its own.
  • Add: So do her Majesty's drones. And they actually threaten you.
  • Raven: ... Isn't that because of your constant meddling for 'research purposes'?
  • Add: Your point being?
  • Raven: ... Unbelievable.
  • Add: Anyway, you're overreacting. Assuming the worst and fixating on it is a sure way to spiral into paranoia.
  • Add: Either stop thinking, or find something else to focus on.
  • Raven: I don't think that's helpful...
  • Raven: ...Add, have you ever been in a situation where you couldn't control yourself.
  • Add: ... No.
  • Raven: Or feared you might lose control?
  • Add: Never. Why?
  • Raven: ... Hm. I see. Alright.
  • Raven: .......
Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 5,154,470 N/A N/A
ED 1,350,000 N/A N/A
EP 15 N/A N/A
AP 0
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[Village] Uneasy Rest
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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the Uninvited Guest Inside the Dream story quest
Description

The El Search Party is finally able to res properly after finally overcoming the effects of the Abyss.

Quest Completion Dialogue
  • Diana: Next, close your eyes and march in place!
  • Diana: Follow my lead! One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight..
  • Laby: Two, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight... Tada!
  • Laby: How was that? Good? Amazing?
  • Rose: Please wait. We are waiting for the verdict from the judge.
  • Ain: And the result is?
  • Rena: Hm... ... Alright, you're all healed!
  • Laby: Yay! Now Laby is all healed, too!
  • Diana: Hip, hip, hooray!
  • Laby: Hooray!
  • Rose: It took a while, but I would say we all recovered relatively quickly from the aftereffects of the Abyss.
  • Aisha: It's terrifying how the effects lingered even after we managed to escape. I was really shocked when I learned Elesis's arm was paralyzed.
  • Elesis: Haha! But I recovered quickly with physical therapy!
  • Aisha: I don't know how many times I have to tell you... It's really important for patients to rest! Jeez, you and your brother both don't listen!
  • Chung: Raven still looked pale. It seems he hasn't gotten enough sleep recently.
  • Ain: At least he's not sleep-walking. Won't you say so?
  • Chung: Oof... Still, how could you tie me down to my bed! It really startled me!
  • Ain: In any case, you should thank Ms. Knight-Captain later. If she didn't find you while training, you would have traveled across the Red Demon Territory in your sleep.
  • Chung: I will....
  • Rena: Even though Laby no longer sways while walking, I would prefer if she rests some more...
  • Rose: But I wouldn't want to impose even further when Magmelia is still struggling financially...
  • Stirbargen: Who cares about that? Stay as long as you want.
  • Lu: ... And we don't want to be a burden. Besides, who are you to give us permission.
  • Stirbargen: Why, the lord of this land, of course. If you're jealous, why don't you go back to yours and play princess to your heart's content.
  • Diana: It's really fine, though. It's the least I can do for you!
  • Aisha: Can you say that in front of Vasili?
  • Diana: That's why I'm saying it now.
  • Noah: Come to think of it, what happened to all the customers?
  • Iccus: The Abyss happened. Usually, they stay longer when an Abyss appears, but...
  • Eris: The last one got sooo big, they got scared and all ran off.
  • Stirbargen: I heard there's also a new arena somewhere in my land. Apparently they were all headed there.
  • Diana: Sigh, I don't know what to do. It pains me every time Vasili looks at the account book and sighs.
  • Rena: Then maybe you should help, instead of hiding away with us?
  • Diana: Teehee, I'm happy no one nags me here.
  • Diana: Besides, there's really nothing we can do. Let's enjoy the peace while it lasts.
  • Diana: Even Victoria is using this downtime to work on a new song. You need to rest hard to work hard later!
Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
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[Village] Late Introduction
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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the [Village] Uneasy Rest story quest
Description

They're not prepared to head to the next location. The El Search Party tries to calm Lu down and finally have a proper introduction with Clamor.

Quest Completion Dialogue
  • Rena: Oh! Does anyone know the status of the Abyss? Has it hardened enough to pass?
  • Elesis: It will take sometime until it completely hardens. It wasn't as bad as that time when I checked it with Aren, but my legs would still sink.
  • Ain: Did something happen?
  • Eve: Aren tried to test the ground to see if it completely hardened. Instead, it reacted like quicksand and he sank. It could have ended badly.
  • Stirbargen: Hahaha, it was pretty funny. I thought Ran came back from the depths of the Abyss to drag you all with him!
  • Elesis: Chung tried to rescue him but he started sinking faster. It was almost like he was being sucked in.
  • Chung: Haha... I didn't think about the weight of the armor.
  • Lu: Thanks to that, the Erises had to work twice as hard. Sigh... The Land of Steel is right around the corner, and yet we're no closer to reaching it.
  • Ciel: Relax, Lu. I'm sure we'll be able to go across soon.
  • Elsword: Oof!... I mean, it makes sense that a crevice like that doesn't fill up instantly.
  • Aisha: But it appeared instantly. Why can't it fill up instantly as well?
  • Aisha: Oh, Elsword! Watch out. You might get hurt.
  • Elsword: Sorry! I never saw a weapon like this before, so I got curious.
  • Clamor: Oh...! It seems those who are professionally trained instinctively know how to utilize their body, even when it's their first time using the weapon. This must be what they call a difference in experience!
  • Noah: Haha, you're very good considering it's your first time.
  • Aisha: Amazing. Who would have thought that this sickle is what altered my magic?
  • Noah: I'm sorry for the trouble he caused.
  • Aisha: Don’t sweat it. I was really surprised when I found out you had a talking weapon, though. I've heard of demonic, or ego weapons, but this is the first time I've seen one in person.
  • Noah: I heard you spent a lot of time investigating different ruins, Aisha, and you still haven't seen one before? It must be really rare then.
  • Ain: How interesting. I thought a weapon capable of magic would be coveted by everyone. If I'm not mistaken, Nasods were invented to seek out such convenience, weren't they?
  • Aisha: That's because they're unbelievably hard to make. It's considered a great achievement even for an experienced magician to successfully create one in their life time.
  • Aisha: First, the weapon itself has to be made with material that can easily conduct magic. That alone costs a hefty amount.
  • Ciel: Aha, you mean the kind of minerals Dwarves go nuts over?
  • Aisha: Yes, and the magician themselves have to have good understanding of weapons and battle. Not to mention, creating an ego is a difficult, dangerous task.
  • Aisha: Due to the dangerous nature involved with the process, it was forbidden multiple times through out history to create ego weapons. Since, ego weapons are also most likely to turn into demonic weapons.
  • Noah: Really...?
  • Clamor: True...
  • Noah: Anyway, I'm glad all the misunderstanding cleared up. I wanted to tell you earlier, but Clamor insisted I needed to keep it a secret.
  • Chung: The reason why he didn't wanted to say anything... Does it have anything to do with the Order?
  • Clamor: Hm... Not exactly. It's my own insecurities. I'm glad you don't have any prejudice against ego weapons...
  • Clamor: Though maybe I would have been more helpful if I actually was one...
  • Clamor: Regardless, I'm just an ordinary person whose soul happened to be bound to a weapon. I'm not particularly proficient in battle magic, nor do I have experience in using them against other people.
  • Clamor: That's why, I thought it would be better for both you and Noah to keep it a secret.
  • Clamor: So, I would rather if you all don't acknowledge my presence. I believe that's best for everyone involved.
  • Aisha: So that's how you felt...
  • Noah: Hmph, for someone who wanted to be kept a secret, you did everything in your power to announce your presence.
  • Aisha: Haha! I'm really grateful for your help in the Abyss. I was startled, but I would feel much better if you continue to support us like that.
  • Rena: I agree. We can all be taken off guard no matter how strong we are, so you'd be like... a card up our sleeves!
  • Noah: Yes... He did say something like that.
  • Noah: Um... Aisha... Did you hear anything about the relationship between the Landar family and the Order?
  • Aisha: No... I thought about what you said, but I can't think of anything. Well, there is this one thing...
  • Aisha: I used to travel with my grandfather, but had to part ways when something came up that he had to take care of.
  • Aisha: I never heard why he had to leave. Just assumed it must be important if he had to take care of it himself.
  • Aisha: And maybe, that something is somehow related to the Order... Or, that's what I think anyway.
  • Noah: I see... How strange. And none of you heard of the Order before?
  • Aisha: I did hear that such an organization existed long ago during Elrian Kingdom era in my lessons. Though I didn't know they were still around.
  • Rena: Come to think of it... I wonder when the Order began their activity? We always assumed it was the Large El and the restoration of Elrianode.
  • Rena: But according to Aren, the Order was active way before then.
  • Laby: Laby would have loved to be there, too... What did Aren say?
  • Rena: He told us about a strange incident he experienced when he was the Royal Guard Captain.
  • Ara: Aren decided to make rounds when he heard about someone suspicious wandering around the alleyway.
  • Ara: And found someone fully covered in robes, precariously holding on to the wall.
  • Ara: He thought the person could be a patient and tried talking to them, but the robbed figure screamed and turned into a hideous monster right before his eyes.
  • Eve: ... It's likely something similar, if not identical, to what we witnessed in Elrianode.
  • Chung: But it's different from Elrianode. It happened at the center of the capital...
  • Chung: I can only imagine the shock felt by the people witnessing such an event.
  • Ara: Aren thought it was odd, and wanted to investigate further... But he didn't have the authority.
  • Noah: Wait... You mean there was no proper investigation? I don't understand...
  • Ciel: What you think is common sense manifests differently when power is involved.
  • Noah: But... This isn't something to be brushed aside...!
  • Rose: Let me explain with an example. Here I am, holding a weapon. If I let go, this weapon will fall to the ground.
  • Rose: But as long as I hold on to it, it will not fall, because the force I am applying to this weapon is greater than the force pulling the weapon to the ground.
  • Ciel: I heard that the Northern Empire was in a state of unrest. I suppose this incident was also exploited in some way.
  • Elesis: Even the smallest mistake can be used against you. Or swept under the rug so you can pretend it never happened.
  • Ciel: If it's something that can be exploited, even a minor offense like stealing a piece of bread can be blown out of proportion and become something punishable by death.
  • Ciel: It happens all across Elrios. If I'm not mistaken, even Velder went through several rebellions due to social unrest.
  • Ara: The request for investigation was denied, and the case left Aren's hands with the order of nondisclosure.
  • Ara: The monsters body was also moved to an unknown location, and after a few days, everyone acted like the incident never happened.
  • Ara: Ever since, my brother couldn't trust anyone.
  • Ara: No matter how much one values the delicate struggle for power, how can anyone prioritize that over human life? What if the negligence today leads to a casualty tomorrow?
  • Ara: Who will be responsible then, when something similar happens again...
  • Eun: .......
  • Eun: Your brother believed that the tragedies he brought about stemmed from his weakness. But that is not the case.
  • Eun: What happened was the result of a conviction that was shattered and rebuilt again and again until it formed a sharp edge.
  • Eun: But destiny is a fickle thing. A path paved with good intentions may still lead you down a fiery path. Especially when you hold a weapon that can very easily turn against you.
  • Ara: ... I only hope our own path, doesn't end the same way.
  • Eve: What happened in Northern Empire indicates that the Order was active before the restoration of Elrianode.
  • Elesis: Aren seemed to think that the Order had something to do with the demon invasion as well. I personally think that's a bit of a stretch...
  • Elesis: But he was directly involved in it, so maybe he noticed a connection we didn't see.
  • Elsword: Well, the Order's headquarters is in the Demon Realm, right? Then let's go and find out.
  • Noah: That... sounds dangerous.
  • Elsword: That's how the Order will think of US.
  • Aisha: Oh, stop it you! Ever since we made it out of the Abyss, your confidence has been through the roof!
  • Aisha: Oh, Noah. I almost forgot... Thank you, for helping the Landar family.
  • Noah: Oh, it's... It's nothing. Anyone else would have done the same...
  • Aisha: Haha, no need to be shy. What you have done is definitely worth the gratitude.
  • Aisha: The Titania that I remember... I actually haven't met her since I was little, but I heard a lot through my relatives.
  • Aisha: That she's hard working, cautious, and leaves a good impression.
  • Aisha: But like a book, I suppose you cannot judge them by the cover...
  • Noah: .......
  • Diana: Yoohoo! Hey, come check this out!
  • Diana: There are letters addressed to you.
Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
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[Village] Ominous Invitation
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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the [Village] Late Introduction story quest
Description

An invitation from Medovine and Torta. The El Search Party is at a loss by the sudden interest.

Quest Completion Dialogue
  • Vasili: .......
  • Elesis: Medovine and Torta...? That sounds familiar. Now where did I hear that before...?
  • Vasili: It's here. I, I knew this would happen eventually.
  • Rena: (For someone who expected this to happen, he's shaking from the ears.)"
  • Elsword: Let's open them and see what they say.
  • Chung: Alright. Let's see... There's something written in gold. ...Medo...vine...? Let's see....
  • Chung: I will skip all the introductions. 'As such, I would like to see your skill first hand. It will be an honor if you can show your view and experience as adventurers.'
  • Diana: In short, she would like us to assess her collection. She might even have additional tasks for us afterwards.
  • Ain: An invitation? I've never received an invitation before. Not even in Elrios.
  • Chung: It looks more like a commission than an invitation.
  • Ain: Is that so? ... Wow! A commission! I've never received a commission before.
  • Elesis: Haha... Let's cut them some slack. I don't think anyone had the luxury to send an invitation, what with the consecutive invasion.
  • Add: It does feel peculiar receiving an official invitation in the Demon Realm when we haven't even received one in Elrios.
  • Rena: Huhuhu, if you wanted an invitation, why didn't you say so? When we go back, I'll make sure to send an official invitation through my village.
  • Rose: But why ask us to assess their collection? Shouldn't that be left to the professionals?
  • Chung: Oh, there's more on the back. 'In addition, I would like to assess your skill before commissioning a request. You will be handsomely rewarded for your efforts.'
  • Rena: ... I think Aisha will be good at it.
  • Aisha: I, I think I may be good at it?
  • Add: You're getting too excited about this 'reward'.
  • Rena: Hahaha... But she's called the Queen of Gold. Aren't you curious what she considers a 'handsome reward'?
  • Elsword: Anyway, am I the only one curious about how they knew to send their invitation here?
  • Ciel: I'm sure it's because of the Abyss. An Abyss that size was unprecedented, and for it to disappear overnight... It's truly a historic event.
  • Elsword: Still, rumor sure spreads fast. Is the next one from Torta? Let's see...
  • (FLIP)
  • Ara: What does it say?
  • Elsword: Hm? It's just tally marks. One, two, three... fifteen in total.
  • Aisha: That's it? What about the back?
  • Elsword: Nothing. Fifteen tally marks... What does it mean? Is it symbolizing us?
  • Add: So what is it? It doesn't seem like an invitation.
  • Stirbargen: Oooh, so scary. I bet they're saying something like 'I'll keep my eyes on you, watch out!'
  • Elsword: I don't like the feel of it. Let's put it aside for now.
  • Rose: Request... A request... I wonder what Medovine wants us to do?
  • Eve: Maybe she wants the Heart Core?
  • Ciel: They'll be sorely disappointed when they discover we don't have the Heart Core.
  • Add: It's suspicious. Do we have to go?
  • Chung: It doesn't reflect well if you don't show up after receiving an invitation...
  • Rena: What happened? You're all so unmotivated.
  • Aisha: I'm sure everyone's still tired. It hasn't been that long since we escaped the Abyss.
  • Ciel: It really was a struggle. Everyone gave it their all.
  • Ciel: 'We can't let that go to waste. Let's fight to the end!' Was it?
  • Rena: Hey! Stop that! Don't embarrass me like that!
  • Stirbargen: ... As you suspect, it's unlikely that their intentions are pure.
  • Stirbargen: They too, would have been in danger because of the Abyss. To send an invitation the moment it ended obviously means they want something from you.
  • Stirbargen: But, it might be a good thing for you. They're very well informed, after all.
  • Stirbargen: Lu. Don't you feel frustrated not being able to go back to your land immediately? If you accept their invitation, maybe you'll learn a thing or two about what's happening in the Land of Steel.
  • Lu: Good thing? As if. I reckon Barkat already took over and made it his own.
  • Stirbargen: I wouldn't be so sure. I'm astounded how you could be so laid back.
  • Ciel: (Not this again.)
  • Lu: Hmph, stop it! I know your tricks. You're trying to provoke me and make this into some kind of a bet.
  • Stirbargen: Oh, poo. I thought it might work, since you're more entertaining now. You're so stringent, Lu. Aegirp would have indulged me.
  • Lu: I always thought she was too indulgent.
  • Stirbargen: That's because she's nicer. But wait, we already had a bet going, didn't we?
  • Lu: That too, won't go in your favor.
  • Stirbargen: Sure! I prefer it that way. There's nothing worse than an easy bet.
  • Stirbargen: Sigh, now that there's nothing more entertaining, I guess I should get going, too.
  • Vasili: Where are you headed to?
  • Stirbargen: It's a secret. I'll see you next time. I'll always watch over your accomplishments.
Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
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[Village] Decision
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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the [Village] Ominous Invitation story quest
Description

After the Red Demon King leaves, the El Search Party contemplate whether or not to accept the request.

Quest Completion Dialogue
  • ???: -
Rewards
Currency/Experience Common Rewards Selective Rewards
EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
}}
[Village] Story of the Past
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Quest Acceptance Prerequisites Objectives
  • Complete the [Village] Decision story quest
Description

Eastern fields of Red Demon Territory, the past to the Queen of Gold Medovine. Reminded of many memories since arriving in the Demon Realm, Lu tells the El Search Party of the chaotic times before the Demon King appeared.

Quest Completion Dialogue
  • ???: -
Rewards
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EXP 0 N/A N/A
ED 0 N/A N/A
EP 0 N/A N/A
AP 0
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