Elsword, Aisha, Raven, Ara and Add decide to head to the middle level with Haivan, although Haivan is really suspicious. However, they have their troubles, as Ara worries about Eun.
Even in front of a swarm of machines, he is smiling without care.
Quest Acceptance Dialogue
Raven:There's too many machines here for security purposes.
Aisha:Maybe they need a lot of replacements because of the machine's life expectancy?
Elsword:Even so, there's too many of them. Do you remember the Nasod Foundry in Altera?
Haivan:... What's that?
Elsword:Huh? Oh there was a factory that created battle nasods.
Haivan:What are nasods?
Elsword:Nasods? Um... So...
Add:Don't reply to everything he says. You're falling for his scheme. Why are YOU asking?
Haivan:Oh, I was just surprised how similar it was to here. This used to be an armaments plant too.
Aisha:You mean, it used to produce weapons?
Haivan:Yeah? We're not super-powered like you guys, so we needed something to fight against Garens.
Ara:... War.
Haivan:It was more of a resistance than a war. But, whatever suits your boat.
Raven:......
Quest Completion Dialogue
Elsword:But... You said this plant is no longer in use. Does that mean you're no longer planning on war?
Haivan:Hm? No, not at all. You heard how toxic gas is formed when we use icerites as an energy source?
Haivan:There was someone who collapsed due to the gas. So we've closed down the factory and decided to find another way to fight the Garens.
Raven:So you've only closed down the plant. Even so, it couldn't have been an easy decision.
Ara:Are you alright? You had to come here because of us...
Haivan:Me? Of course I'm not ok!
Ara:I see... Huh?! Sorry!
Haivan:All that wasted research! Don't you think it's a shame?
Ara:Oh, that's what you mean.
Haivan:They would have been really useful against the Garens. Such a shame, stopping the production after one incident. What about the greater good and all, you know?
Raven:... You speak too lightly considering there's life at stake.
Haivan:Heh, if you're going to nag, I'd have to refuse. My life is already half filled with father's nagging and lecturing.
Aisha:(He seemed smart, but he's still immature.)
Elsword:... Are there a lot of people who wish for revenge at the village?
Haivan:Of course. That's what they're living for. It's so barren here, you need something to hang on to, you know?
Raven:... I've been thinking, what reason do you have to revenge? You mention the war, but you weren't even born during that period.
Haivan:Yeah, but I grew up listening to the unfairness of it all. The golden days when the White-Ghost King was alive!
Haivan:The adults won't stop talking about it. Really, they have no sense of progress.
Haivan:If they're stuck on the good ole days, how are you going to move forward?
Add:Everything's easy for you, isn't it. So what, you think you'll be happy if you abandon your past and move forward? What, with the future full of sunshine and roses?
Haivan:Of course there's no guarantee, but let's think about it the other way. If the White-Ghost King is back, just like the adults dream, will we be happy?
Haivan:If we are, how long would that last? Doesn't the White-Ghost King already have a history of losing?
Elsword:A history...
Haivan:Even if everything falls right in to place, it's not going to be the same as before.
Haivan:Do you understand? The White-Ghost King is stopping everyone from moving forward. But you can't have that. You need to build everything with your own two hands.
Haivan:You can't just wait for a savior to come along and perform miracles.
Add:......
Haivan:... Mm... What's up? Nothing left to say?
Add:I'm no longer interested. This conversation is over.
Haivan:What? But I was prepared to say something really cool! Can't we continue?
Add:Shut up!
Aisha:Sigh, what are they doing?
Ara:(With my own two hands...)
Ara:(He's right. Especially if it's something you must accomplish on your own.)
Eun:......
Ara:Eun?
Ara:Eun... Are you alright? You've been acting strangely since Winster's story.
Ara:You said demons were among those who sealed you. Since the White-Ghost King traded with the Northern Empire for a long time...
Ara:Do you think the White-Ghost King or her allies are among those who've sealed you?
Eun:... I cannot say for sure. The portal is not the only way between Elrios and the demon realm. And this is the first time I've heard of the trade as well.
Ara:But...
Eun:... No, it's nothing. You have no need to fret.
Ara:... I understand.
Ara:(Eun... It seems she wishes to stay away away from this topic. Lu said it would be nice if we have the White-Ghost King as one of our allies...)
Ara:(But if the White-Ghost King was involved in Eun's sealing, and Eun wants to take revenge...)
The disturbance of the lower area of the abandoned factory cause the El Search Party to reassemble.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Elsword:I thought this was like the machines we saw in the tunnel, but it was a creature!
Ara:I thought so too, since we were fighting machines all this time, and it carries a large machine.
Elesis:The center had moving machines?
Elsword:It's a long story. What was it like up there?
Rena:Well, let' just say we learned Elesis's genuine side.
Elsword:Huh? What about my sis?
Elesis:It's nothing!
Rena:Huhuhu... What about the lower levels?
Ain:Nothing much. I did receive an important life lesson though.
Elsword:... Just what were everyone up to?
Ciel:Anyway, it seems we've collected enough icerite, but I wonder if the machines are still safe after the mess.
Ara:I believe so, since the machines at the center were fine? Oh! Where is Haivan?
Ciel:Speaking of, I don't see him. How long was he gone?
Winster:No... Did he get tangled up in the battle earlier...?!
Haivan:What's up? Everyone ticking?
Add:You act like you didn't run away as soon as everything happened.
Haivan:Awww, what's that for? After all the time we've spent together!
Ain:Haha, I suppose Mr. Kid's time run differently from ours?
Haivan:I just thought it was best to create the energy capsules right away with the ground shaking like that.
Haivan:If the refiner is broken, we have to stay here until we fix it, or build a new one, and we can't have that, can we?
Winster:... You are right. Good job, Haivan. But don't worry us.
Winster:Now we can head to the portal. It's not that far, so let us hurry.
Lu:......
Haivan:Father, I'll handle everything from here, so you should go back and rest. I just need to have them check, right?
Winster:I will rest once everything's done.
Haivan:... Don't you trust me?
Winster:That's not it. I've already told you how important this is to all of us.
Haivan:......
Lu:... Everyone listen.
Lu:Once the portal is running, you should return to Elrios. I will stay here.
Haivan:... What?
Elsword:What are you talking about Lu? I thought we already agreed not to do that.
Lu:... I'm sorry to go back on everyone's decison. But I didn't make this decision lightly. I've thought it over since I've suspected Aegirp's situation.
Raven:Why did you make such a decision?
Lu:Where do you think my home is? The demon realm is my home. I've already reached my destination.
Lu:Since my goal was to reclaim my throne and punish Barkat, I have no reason to return to Elrianode.
Add:So you're leaving since you've got everything you wanted?
Lu:It seems that way. I'm suprised you're still here. I always thought you would be the first one to leave.
Add:... Hmph.
Lu:So... I will help the villagers here, and revive the White-Ghost King. Then, I will go reclaim my throne.
Lu:Since I have no idea how long this might take, I do not wish to involve you with my troubles.
Lu:And I'm sure you've already felt this, but the demon realm is vast, and we have too little information. We can't always rely on luck to be on our side.
Lu:So, doesn't it make sense that I, as someone who knows the demon realm best, act as your link to the demon realm?
Ara:Lu... But it's so sudden.
Haivan:Yeah, it's really sudden. Plus, we don't know what will happen when we operate the portal. We also need to move the White-King's soul some place safe...
Lu:Hm? Why are you startled? It's not like I'm parting with you. And I'll take care of the soul. That's what we initially agreed on, anyway.
Elsword:... You agree too, Ciel?
Ciel:No need to feel so sad. You're going to come back to the demon realm to find the Dark El, right?
Lu:Don't worry, it's just a short farewell. When you come back, finding the Dark El will be like going on a picnic.
Ciel:We're not saying goodbye forever. We'll meet again soon.
Elsword:In that case... Alright.
Elsword:I've never had to do anything like this, so I'm not sure what to say.
Lu:We don't need to say anything. When you come back, you'll be stuck with us again.
Eve:Both of you... Ugh... This noise...
Elsword:Eve?! Are you alright?
Chung:Were you injured?
Eve:I'm fine. I wasn't injured in battle. I must have overexerted myself.
Raven:... We didn't have any opportunity to rest since we've come to the demon realm. With the environment changing so quickly, it's understandable that you're exhausted.
Ciel:I guess this wasn't the right time to idly exchange goodbyes. You should return to Elrianode immediately.
Haivan:... Give me the gem.
Haivan:You're in a hurry, right? I'll activate the power system so you can check right away.
Aisha:(He's so cooperative all of a sudden. I thought he was going to object earlier.)
Eve:I'm fine. There's no need to do this for my sake...
Haivan:It's going to take forever and a half to explain how the portal works. It's faster if I do it myself.
Haivan:I did say it might be dangerous, but it should work properly. You just need to come and check. Wouldn't this be easier for you as well?
Elsword:Alright. If that's fine with you.
Haivan:Leave it to me, I'm an expert!
Haivan:Father, I'll take care of everything, so you go back and rest. Nichel? Take him back, ok?