The party decides to recuperate. Following Ventus' advice, they decide to go to the Forgotten Elrian Sanctuary, while the priestesses and Masters decides to have their rest.
The El Search Party realizes that their powers are not enough after fighting Hennon and seek wisdom from Denif and Ventus.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Ventus:That big bastard definitely left its mark... This area is totally busted.
Ventus:At this rate, my pleasant walk will be... Huh?
Elsword:Then, everybody has decided?
Ara:Yes!
Eve:Of course.
Rena:Alright. Thankfully, everyone agreed.
Elesis:Before we get a move on we should collect as much info about the Demon Realm as poss-...
Ventus:Are we having a meeting?
Aisha:WHOA! Ventus?! You scared me!
Ventus:Haha, works every single time. Still jumpy I see.
Aisha:Sigh... That's what happens when you sneak behind people.
Elsword:... ...
Elsword:Ventus, the title of a Master... It's only given to the strongest people, right?
Ventus:Technically, it's for people who mastered how to control the power of the El. I guess it's not wrong to say they are also strong.
Elsword:I realized something after fighting Hennon.
Elsword:If the Demon Realm is full of enemies like Hennon or stronger... We will be on a suicide mission.
Elsword:... I must become stronger! I will do anything it takes!
Ventus:Anything? Hm... Alright.
Ventus:Since you seem so determined, I'll tell you. I just found something that could be useful.
Add:Hmph, what suspiciously convenient timing.
Ventus:Well, Mr. Grumpy. If you don't want to come, you don't have to.
Add:What did you say?!
Elsword:Now, now. I'm trying to help you here. It wouldn't hurt to hear me out, Hm?
Add:Hmph... It's probably worthless.
Ventus:But first, I have to go talk to the old man. He knows better about these things than I do.
Elsword:Then let's go talk to Denif!
Ventus:Old man--!
Denif:... I always get nervous whenever you give me that suspiciously enthusiastic look. What did you do this time?
Ventus:I didn't do anything! Admist the ruins, I found an Elriabrunnr. It was inside a cave, so it's probably the Sanctum.
Denif:Hmm... The heightened sense of an Elf is quite useful. However, that doesn't mean I will forgive you for leaving your post.
Ventus:Sigh, still by the books.
Elsword:Elriabrunnr...? Sanctum? What are you talking about? How will that make me stronger?
Denif:The El energy cycles, just like water.
Denif:Water falls in the shape of rain and creates rivers and valleys. There are areas where the El energy naturally gathers.
Denif:We call those areas 'Elriabrunnr'. The Elrian Sanctum is one of those Elriabrunnrs.
Aisha:I think I read about that in a book! Whenever I research an area that contains mysterious energy, it always came up as an Elriabrunnr.
Rena:Even in the forest that I used to reside in, there were areas where the spirits loved to gather. That area was always filled with pleasant energy, that was probably an Elriabrunnr...
Denif:The Elrian Sanctum was the closest Elriabrunnr to Elrianode. It was a mysterious cave with unmeasurable depth.
Denif:... Because of the trait of the El energy to reflect on 'will'. Everyone experiences something different, it was used in the past by Elrian who wanted to become stronger.
Ventus:What do you think? Helpful, right?
Denif:It won't be easy. You're already been to an area with concentrated El energy so you know the risks.
Eve:It was hard to get a proper reading inside the Hall of El due to the concentrated El energy. If the Sanctum contains that much energy... It won't be easy.
Denif:Also, because Elrianode is still in its incomplete state, we won't know how that affected the Sanctum.
Ciel:No pain, no gain. To become stronger, you must endure the hardship that comes with it.
Lu:Fantastic! This will be a nice warm-up before I punish the ones responsible for the betrayal!
Chung:I am ready.
Add:(If the El energy is that concentrated, I will be able to get a decent amount of energy. ... Hmph)
Elsword:As Ciel said. No pain, no gain! I am prepared for everything that follows...
Denif:... I see. I didn't think any of you would back out. I will wish for your safe return.
Ventus:Follow me, I'll lead the way. Grumpy, are you coming?
Add:... My name's 'Add'.
Ain:Why are you getting all worked up, rusty? Come, let's go.
A gathering that would have been impossible without the El Search Party. The present generation priestesses and the past generation masters enjoy the short rest.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Denif:Did you guide them to the Sanctum?
Ventus:Of course! I showed them to the entrance, now it's all up to them.
Denif:Good work
Artea:I feel bad for always getting help from the El Search Party.
Denif:They have their job and we have ours. Our job is to prolong the El's current condition.
Sasha:Where do you think the other Masters are?
Denif:We haven't heard anything from them yet. It's probably safe to assume they are outside Henir's Barrier.
Denif:It was impossible to penetrate thanks to Henir's Order but with them gone... We might hear from them soon enough.
Ventus:I hope they're not fooling around.
Denif:... If you have time to complain, why don't you go and look for them, Ventus?
Ventus:Aww, come on! It's been a while since we've had some downtime. Relax, Denif.
Denif:You haven't changed a bit.
Denif:... ...
Denif:A lot has happened since the Great El Explosion and now... I didn't think I would have been able to see Elrianode again.
Anduran:Uh... Master Denif... I have a question!
Denif:Yes, what is it?
Anduran:What were the priestesses tasked with before the El exploded?
Anduran:The priestess before me used all her powers in order to put the enraging holy beast to sleep... Thanks to her, Caluso Village was safe, but I wasn't taught anything regarding the El Lady.
Denif:I'm sorry to hear that... You should feel proud for having such a great predecessor, Anduran.
Denif:You know of the story when the El became unstable from the war between humans and Nasods, and one human girl sacrificed herself to stabilize it?
Anduran:Yes! That's when the El Lady was born, a person that is imbued with the power of the goddess to oversee the El.
Ignia:And Hernia is the current El Lady.
Denif:The Elrian Kingdom bestowed the title of 'Master' to those skilled in manipulating each of the El elements.
Denif:However, when Henir's Order tried to unstabilize the El by manipulating the mind of the El Lady, the Kingdom found the need to have others who were capable of handling the task of the El Lady.
Ventus:Even though the Masters were skilled, they were only skilled in the offensive manipulation of the El, after all.
Denif:That's when the title of 'Priestess of the El' was born. They selected a handful of Priestesses for the Masters to train.
Ventus:There were priestesses in the past, but it was the first time priestesses were selected to do the biddings of Masters.
Anduran:I see! So, that's how our predecessors came to be!
Denif:I was asleep for so long, so I don't know what happened between then and now, but...
Denif:The fact that Elrios is still in one piece means they have done everything in their power to keep it this way.
Ventus:Hm, Anduran. Your predecessor had quite the temper... I think I can still feel the pain from her slapping my back...
Lincy:That's because you asked for it.
Ventus:L-Lincy...
Gloria:Hm? Darkmoon, why are you there all by yourself? Come here.
Darkmoon:... Um.
Gloria:What's wrong?
Darkmoon:Do you think Ara's village was destroyed because I wasn't able to protect the Moon El...? I don't deserve to be a priestess...
Gloria:Darkmoon...
Artea:I was also unable to protect the Earth El. Even though I tried my best...
Sasha:No one faults you for that, Darkmoon.
Ignia:That's right. The sheer amount of demons, it wasn't something you could handle by yourself, Darkmoon.... If anything, I don't deserve to be a priestess... I gave up and worked with the demons. If it wasn't for the El Search Party...
Darkmoon:.....
Denif:There's no point in talking about the past. What's important is what you will do from here on out.
Denif:You should know best, Darkmoon. When Elsword sacrificed himself to the El, the energy from the Moon El slipped out and became one with the El.
Darkmoon:.... Yes.
Denif:The Moon El that the demons possess is an empty shell, so you won't have to worry about it from a while.
Ventus:So, stop being sad. A smile fits you more.
Darkmoon:I... will try.
Anduran:Now that's out of the way! Does anyone want to try my vegetable stew? Even the Chief of the Caluso Tribe approved of it!
Ventus:Oh? That sounds good.
Artea:Do you think I'll be able to find some ingredients nearby?
Their actions will become history and remembered by many.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Penensio:Hm...
???:Sir Penensio! There is a message for you from Lady Vanessa!
Penensio:Thank you.
Penensio:... ...
Penensio:What?!
Penensio:Horatio, I have something to tell y--..!
Denka:What's wrong Penensio?
Penensio:Oh, you were here as well, Denka. I just got news of the other priestesses from Velder...
Denka:Oh! I was actually just talking about that. I found an unusual wave of El energy and it contained a message from Water Priestess Sasha.
Horatio:And that's why I'm here since I had an acquaintance with the Water Temple. Sigh... Trying to use an old man for errands!
Penensio:It was important! Haha, hope you understand. I am just glad to hear that the priestess is safe.
Horatio:That, I agree! After the El Search Party left, the demons were gone and the Water El has stabilized, there's nothing left to worry!
Denka:Yes, we wouldn't have known Rod Ross was working with the demons if it wasn't for the El Search Party...
Penensio:Speaking of, what happened to Rod Ross after that?
Horatio:It is true that what he did was unforgivable but his family is too renowned... I heard he's out in the suburbs far away from Hamel.
Horatio:I heard the Water Temple is overseeing the Water Seal and the issue occurring in Senace.
Penensio:I see... I guess they weren't able to find Sir Helputt?
Denka:They've searched all of Hamel... but he was nowhere to be found. However, the priestess said the El Search Party is on the case.
Penensio:We are forever in debt to the El Search Party. I hope they stay safe.
Vapor:... That's what happened.
Emirate:I see... Vapor Gr-- I mean if that's what you say, then it must be true.
Emirate:Does Chieftain Karu know as well?
Vapor:He already knew before I did.
Vapor:I find it strange that the Wind energy was stable even though the Wind El and the Wind Priestess were missing. As long as she is with the El Search Party, she'll be safe.
Emirate:They are definitely a trusty bunch. We owe them.
Emirate:The peace treaty has been made again with the Harpies and thanks to the Sandtilus being found again, moving cargo has never been this easy.
Vapor:Huhuhu, I knew I wasn't wrong about him. I knew that red-headed child had it in him!
Emirate:Didn't you just scold him all the time?
Vapor:Tsk! When I say it is, then it is!
Emirate:Ow, owww! Stop splashing me with that weird potion! AH!
Edel:The Fire Priestess is alive? Hm, good to hear.
Pesop:Haha, you don't sound so happy.
Edel:The Fire Priestess was only needed to stabilize the Fire El in Lanox, I wasn't really friends with her.
Edel:I am a busy person, I don't have time to make friends with every single person. However, thank you for the news, Pesop.
Edel:... ...
Edel:Sigh... Well, as long as she is with the El Search Party, she'll be safe.
Edel:Sebastian, bring me some medicine for this headache.
Steel:Huhu! I am all done! You just have to finish, dad!
Sdeing:Is meeting the Holy Beast of Fire something to be excited about?
Steel:Of course it is! I am going to gift Ifritan a new head ornament!
Durenda:Hm? What are you two doing?
Hugo:Durenda! Come! You should help out with this as well!
Theodore:An inspiration must have happened after witnessing Solace's Diceon usage. I was helping out with developing a new device.
Durenda:I don't really care what you are doing but if an explosion like before happens again... I wouldn't want Elysion to be destroyed.
Hugo:There won't be an explosion this time! It will never... If I just put this... here... like this...!
BOOM!
Theodore:Cough, cough!
Hugo:W--What...? Why...?
Durenda:Cough, cough... I have no choice, I'll report you both to Master Adrian!
Bernard:Hahaha, all of you seem well.
Solace:How are you holding up?
Hernia:I'm fine. I'm more worried about Fenriart.
Solace:...
Hernia:It... really took a long time. To be at Fenriart's side again...
Hernia:Thank you for waiting.
Solace:I can wait for an eternity, if it is for you, Hernia.
Hernia:... I won't make you wait any longer. So...
Denif:Speaking of, did any of you feel like you were watching the past at the Sanctum?
Elsword:Mm? Now that you mention... I guess so...?
Elesis:That's right! I felt like I saw someone training pass by.
Denif:The countless Elrians that visited the Sanctum were imprinted like an afterimage. It happened thanks to the traits of the El.
Denif:It's one of many powers of the El energy. It's like receiving teachings directly from the El.
Ara:This... power, can you only acquire it from the Elrian Sanctum?
Denif:Not necessarily. It's just easier to find because the Elrian Sanctum is an Elriabrunnr. In your current state, you will be able to find it anywhere the El energy resides.
Ciel:What about the Demon Realm? There's no El energy there, does that mean there's no unique power there?
Denif:I'm not sure... but because it is an area where the Dark El dominates... It might contain a different king of power. I assume you can learn other valuable lessons there.
Chung:I guess we'll have to find out the hard way.
Lu:Huhuhu! It shouldn't be a problem with me around!
Elesis:Hmm... this new power will definitely help with out future battles. It will teach us different ways to fight.
Elsword:Alright! While preparing for the Demon Realm, let's go to the Sanctum!!
Aisha:Ahh... I'm tired. I'm going to rest for the day...
Raven:Yes, rest is just as important as training.
Ciel:Good thing there are some cookies left. It will be perfect with a nice cup of tea.
Anduran:Ahh! Everyone! Would you like to try my vegetable stew?
Ignia:Anduran's cooking is unique, but isn't bad!
Anduran:U-Unique?
Rena:I feel like I've heard this conversation before...
Lu:Now, now. Let's go before the vegetables get cold.
[Village] Elrian Sanctum
