After sparring with Solace, Raven asks about his body, and Solace reveals it's to protect Hernia and the El at that time, and tells him he could've avenged his comrade, but instead chose the atonement path, but Raven tells him he's not too different, since he did choose to help Hernia instead of revenge. Solace chooses to not tell anyone about his condition, but urges him to choose a path he won't regret.
Elsword believes he needs to be stronger to protect his friends. He seeks answer from Solace, but Solace coldly refused.
Quest Acceptance Dialogue
Solace:You wished to speak to me?
Elsword:Solace, you need to be powerful in order to become a Master, right?
Solace:Of course. El masters, at the core, a group that focuses on power in order to protect the El and the El lady from various threats such as the Order. Why do you ask? Do you wish to become an El Master?
Elsword:I can't say I don't… But I can't exactly say that I do.
Raven:Elsword, you...
Elsword:I blamed Add for everything… But I did understand… That it was my stubbornness that could have led everyone into danger. That's why I'm here. I need power. Strong enough to keep me on my path.
Solace:You are not interested in the position of an El Master, yet you are interested in the power they hold?
Elsword:I finally realized what you meant back then, as we fought against Rosso in Varnimyr. Rosso… was extremely powerful even when he was unconscious. I would not have been able to handle him on my own.
Solace:The Fire El is the most destructive attribute... and I am no longer as powerful as I used to be. You could have asked the Fire Master if you wanted power… Why did you come to me?
Elsword:... Because I thought you would have an answer.
Solace:What answer do you seek from me?
Elsword:You were able to protect what is important to you...
Solace:Absurd. Have you already forgotten what has transpired in it's place?
Elsword:I've seen your memory. I saw how angry you were… How much you were in pain... But you still wished to create a world where the El Lady could live, instead of cursing the world that sacrificed her.
Solace:.......
Elsword:In the Demon Realm, I met an enemy I met in the past, and lost before I could even lift my sword. If I were just a bit stronger, then I wouldn't have had to turn my back away from an enemy I knew would become a great threat to us. In order to protect my friends… and the El, I need to become stronger.
Solace:If you seek the power of a Master, you're in the wrong place. A Master's power is not something that can be passed down. Only the most powerful Elrians of their generation earn the right to become an El Master. And even then, there are many other qualifications one must have before they are elected. Once they are elected, they would receive an elemental attribute from the high priest. The 'power of a Master' you wish to obtain, is just an addition of an elemental attribute. My power is very much my own.
Solace:So I cannot grant you what you seek.
Elsword:No...
Quest Completion Dialogue
Raven:Incredible. I did not expect that outstanding power of the El Masters is in fact purely their own. But surely, that kind of power cannot be so common place? Were there more who held that kind of power in the past?
Solace:There were more before the Great Explosion, After that, there were barely any Elrians that had enough power to become an El Master.
Raven:Ah, because of the weakening of the El?
Solace:That is what I suspect........ I know why you continue to follow them on their journey. You are still shackled by the meaningless act of self-flagellation 'you call, atonement.'
Raven:What are you getting at? I did not make my decision only to be criticized by the likes of you.
Solace:Is that so? But even you must know that your body cannot hold on much longer.
CLANG!
Solace:.......
Elsword:Raven?
Raven:... Watch your tongue.
Solace:Did you think you could hide it forever?
Raven:I would managed to hide it much longer if you don't blab.
Solace:Careless.
CLANG!
Raven:Kugh...!
Solace:If you must play the moth charging towards the flame, I will personally lend you my aid in incinerating you. Raise your sword. Both of you. No need to waste my time when I can handle the both of you at the same time.
Elsword:What?
Solace:I cannot give you the answer you desire. If you wish to find something, find it yourself.
Raven tells Elsword he has no reason to rush to become powerful, as his true strength lies else where.
Quest Acceptance Dialogue
Raven:Kugh, you've become stronger.
Solace:... Is that your impression? How unfortunate.
Raven:What do you... Ah, so it isn't you who've become stronger. (... I'm still not fully healed from the damage I took in the Demon Realm. It seems I've become weaker.)
Solace:The Nasod parts that are transplanted in your body is not for your benefit. Its purpose is to use the human body in accordance to the convenience of the Nasods. You should know better than anyone.
Raven:... You're correct. With many of my body parts replaced with a heavier machine counter parts, my whole body is unstable. Though I've gone through many repairs and adjustments to stabilize my body, the parts were never meant to be a part of me. I still feel severe pain on occasion. (And they continuously decrease my life span. Even if I return to a peaceful life style, I will not be able to live as long as others. Solace's assessment is not too far from the truth.)
Elsword:Raven! Watch out!
Raven:Kugh...!
Solace:Your mind is wandering. Now is not the time to be distracted.
Raven:... I'll keep that in mind.
Elsword:Speak for yourself! Haa!
CLANG--!!
Elsword:Ugh... What is this...? Armor?
Raven:.......
CLING!!
Elsword:Gah...!
Solace:Do you still believe the path you have chosen is the right answer?
Elsword:Yes. I... I have something to protect. That's why I need to become stronger! So I can face whoever that comes in my way!
Solace:You wish to find the easy way. That wish will soon shatter your resolve.... I see no meaning in exchanging our swords like this. I will give you time to cool your head.
Elsword:No! I...!
Raven:Calm down, Elsword! You've been acting reckless all day. Remember what Eve told you. Right now, getting a grip of yourself is more important than training. You'll end up making more mistakes if you try to rush it.
Elsword:Tsk...
Quest Completion Dialogue
Elsword:... Sorry Raven. I get all of that, but I can't help it. Even now, we don't know what's happening in the Demon Realm...! Berthe might already have a portal ready to invade Elrios any moment now. And... if Henir's Order finds the Dark El first... then the world will still be in danger even if we manage to stop the demon invasion! It'll be an even bigger threat to Elrios than the Great Explosion! We have to stop all of them! There's no time to lose! The reason why Winster's village is in danger, and why Ain is unconscious is all because... I... if only I...
Raven:Elsword. You ARE strong. There's no reason for you to feel pressured to become stronger.
Elsword:But... I'm nothing against Solace... and even Berthe.
Raven:Elsword, your strength doesn't come from physical strength or your ability to resonate with the El. The biggest asset you have is believing in your friends.
Elsword:... But...... You saw me yelling at Add. Add only did what he could in that situation, but I accused him without understanding him.
Raven:See? Even now, when you don't understand his motives, you still believe in Add. You've always been that way. Even though demons invaded Elrios, and you yourself almost lost your life fighting against them, you accepted Lu and Ciel without a doubt.
Elsword:Yea, but Lu and Ciel are nice...
Raven:... Yes, it's apparent now, but I can assure you, back then, there were many who didn't welcome the notion of demons traveling with us. In the end, it was thanks to Lu and Ciel traveling with us that we were able to stop the resurrection of the Demon God and receive information of Henir's Order, the Dark El, and the White-Ghost King.
Elsword:I still don't understand how that's my 'strength'.
Raven:It's the same when we first met Eve.... To tell you the truth, I was reluctant to have her join us.
Elsword:W, wait, really?
Raven:I've been experimented to become half-Nasod after all. But now, I'm glad. I trust her as a friend. To borrow her words, we are traveling together because our own individual goals are close to each other's, but this all wouldn't have been possible if it weren't for you.
Elsword:For me...?
Raven:Don't you understand? The reason why we can all work together as one team, when our goals, personalities, fighting style, and culture all differed from one another, is because of you. If it weren't for you as our center to ground us, we wouldn't have been able to stay together. So there's no reason to hurry. It'll help if you do become stronger, but we were able to achieve what we have, because we're all in this together.
Raven lives atoning for his past mistakes. Raven says he is similar to Solace, but Solace denies.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Raven:... Hey, I have something I wanted to ask.
Solace:What do you want.
Raven:You are powerful... Enough to become an El Master... But in the end, you're only human. I was speculating how you were able to survive for centuries after the El explosion with a human body. It doesn't seem like you've used the hibernation device like Adrian, either.
Solace:... What are you getting at?
Raven:I suspected based on your reaction when Elsword swung his sword... But you... You midified your body with Nasod parts, haven't you?
Solace:.......... It was necessary to protect Hernia and create a world that doesn't require the El. I needed a body that will maintain my power, while being able to withstand the passing of time.
Raven:... Unlike me.
Solace:The fact that I have chosen this for myself may be unacceptable for someone who were forcibly modified like you.
Raven:... If you're talking about before, you wouldn't be wrong. But that no longer matters to me. No matter what form I take, as long as I'm capable of doing what I must do, I am satisfied.
Solace:Even when you are throwing away your own life? I don't see how your action is any different from Elsword's decision to sacrifice himself to become one with the El.
Raven:Of course it's different. I have no other choice.
Solace:No, you did have a choice. You could have taken revenge for your fallen allies and begin a brand new life. But you've chosen a path of redemption.
Raven:You told Elsword he is choosing the easy path by seeking power. I believe choosing revenge is the easy path for me. The remainder of my life holds no meaning without pain, because I am living this life for all those who lost their lives in my stead.
Solace:So you have taken on the life of torment. Do you truly believe your allies want that life for you?
Raven:It's what I want.... I have no right to a peace of mind. While I was under control, I have already walked a path they would've disapproved, even though I only prolonged my life due to their sacrifice. I'm not only atoning for those I have destroyed. I merely wish to show my remorse to my allies who gave their lives to save me, as I live the remainder of my short life.
Solace:Your actions mean nothing to the dead.
Raven:It's fine because it holds meaning to me. Didn't you also try to find a way to create a world that doesn't need the El Lady instead of lashing out to the world that created her? I thought that was your way of atoning for your mistake.
Solace:... Huhu. You're the only one I know who would call that a 'mistake'.
Raven:You tell me I'm sacrificing myself, but I don't think your actions are much different from mine. You and I are similar in that we're both stubborn and strict to a fault. That is why you understand my reasoning... Because you and I both didn't raise our swords to be understood by others.
Solace:... Why?
Raven:Hm?
Solace:Why would you say that? Do you only consider those who sacrifice their lives for you as your ally?
Raven:... What? I don't...
Solace:You don't even realize it. I refuse to die before Hernia. Because I know my death will hurt her.
Raven:...!
Solace:I do understand your motives... But have you ever thought about how your conviction will affect the El Search Party?
Raven:... I...
Solace:I will not inform others of your condition. That is the courtesy I can show to someone who crossed swords with me. You said you do not regret choosing the path of redemption. I can only hope that the path you choose now, is another path you will not regret.
[Village] Power of the Sun
Varnimyr
Pruinaum
Tirnog
