The El Search Party follows Eris's guide to the Hunter's Canyon.
Quest Completion Dialogue
Eris:Hello everyone! Can everyone hear me? Your lovely tour guide Eris will give you a brief introduction of the area.
Eris:Where we are standing right now is Hunter's Canyon, where Torta's main base is located.
Eris:Long ago... Now, when was it? When we just founded Magmelia, Torta lost their land and had to leave the canyon.
Eris:They came all the way to Magmelia that time and caused a scene. The Queen of Gold was also outraged.
Noah:I thought Medovine and Torta were in an alliance?
Elesis:A territory issue is the most sensitive when it's between allies.
Eris:Queen Medovine often use Torta demons as mercenaries for her collection, but she doesn't like having them around her own territory.
Eris:We were this close to having a huge dispute when Torta managed to reclaim their lands.
Rena:Who did they lose it to?
Eris:That is a mystery! Anyway, many things happened, so it may be a tiny bit different from how I remember, so you may get lost even if you follow Eri carefully!
Ciel:I can see what you mean when you said it would be difficult even with a map. The paths here are very confusing.
Eris:See? Besides, I have the frame right here in case we get lost or encounter trouble!
Laby:Even though it was a struggle to come here, we'll be able to zoom back through the frame.
Chung:Hm... About Torta losing their land... Do you think it's due to treasure?
Eve:You mean Torta was attacked by those seeking treasure from the Land of Steel?
Eve:But that still leaves questions. Why would there be such a rumor in the first place?
Eve:They say there's no smoke without fire. There must be something that started it all.
Ciel:It's the bounty.
Laby:Boun... ty?
Rose:The massive bounty for someone who captures the Steel Queen. We all heard about it back in Magmelia.
Laby:Ooh...! Laby remembers now! But what does that have to do with treasure in the Land of Steel?
Eris:It has plenty to do with it. Isn't it strange? Nobody approaches the Land of Steel because of the plague. Where would they get such a large amount of money?
Eris:Oh my! Maybe everything that's known about the land is all a lie!
Eris:Maybe, they spread terrible rumors to hide the fact that it's actually a land of gold filled with riches!
Ain:Oh, and the baseless rumors spread like wildfire.
Raven:It's feasible. When people find a golden egg, they expect to find the goose that laid them.
Rena:Lu, it's not too late. You can tell us if there's mountains of gold at your castle.
Lu:Huhu, what happens if I tell you?
Rena:We can prepare not to get shocked when we see mountains of gold?
Lu:Ohoho, now wouldn't that be a dream.
Ain:... That reminds me, that bounty on Ms. Demon... Can we claim it as well?
Noah:Can the wanted person claim the bounty placed on them...? I don't think I've ever heard something like that happen.
Ain:Hm... Ah! Just in case, shall we corroborate that we captured Ms. Demon?
Lu:You...! Stop planning on selling me off!
Rose:Oh, there's a large steel gate. That must be the entrance.
Eris:This should be the right way... But I've never seen that gate before.
Ikus:Stop right there. This is Torta's territory. Don't come any closer.
Eve:We've come to the right place. Are you a guard? We're headed to your land.
Ikus:Whoa, we're not receiving any more visitors. Go back to where you came from.
Rose:But we received an invite. Please let us pass.
Ikus:Boss's guests? Then show me the invitation.
Aisha:Invitation...? Oh, you mean that ominous letter! So that's what it was for!
Laby:We didn't bring it...
Ikus:No invitation, no entry. Shoo.
Rose:To come all the way here only to be sent back...
Aisha:Who would think that's an invitation! There was no indication on it!
Ain:I don't think peaceful methods would work. Shall we get our weapons ready?
Elsword:Yeah!
Eris:Oh, is that... Hey! You know me, right? Remember? I used to be in Torta, too!
Ikus:Oh, hey you...! Good seeing you! How have you been?
Eris:Absolutely peachy! Wow, how long has it been! What are you doing here?
Ikus:A lot has happened. We climbed some walls because of an assignment from Medovine, but then got those from the Land of Steel all twisted... It's honestly a drag.
Eris:Are Boss and Shaddie here as well? How is everyone?
Ikus:We only use this place as a beast training facility. We got something interesting beyond, so Boss has been staying there.
Eris:Something interesting? You know I love interesting things! Come on, let us in!
Ikus:Ah well, I don't know...
Ikus:... Hey, are these guys any good? Boss told me not to let anyone in unless they're fighters.
Ikus:You know my reputation will be shot if I just let some nobody in. Cause you gotta admit, they don't look that impressive.
Eris:Don't worry, they're reaaally strong! Very tough!
Noah:T, tough...!
Ikus:Hm....
Laby:Yoi!
Chung:Hm!
Noah:Mm....
Laby:(Don't lose Noah! Show your stuff!)
Noah:Uuhmm... Mmm...!
Clamor:(Not everyone looks tough by standing tall and scowling...)
Eris:See? Look at their intense stare!
Ikus:Uh... I don't see it. They all have good weapons though.
Ikus:Boss does like the interesting types... Alright, I'll let you in.
Laby:Wee!
Laby:Oh wait...!
Laby:Heh, of course you would. At least you're not a complete dummy.
Add:(Who is she imitating?)
Ikus:But I can't let you in as guests without an invitation. I'll open the challengers' gate for you.
Ain:Ah, I suppose it's good we didn't have to use our weapons.
When the El Search Party enters Torta's underground den as a challenger, they are faced with threatening noise and stench.
Quest Completion Dialogue
(WHIRRR-)
Rena:Ugh...! I hate this noise. It feels like my head is ringing with it. What kind of machinery is this?
Aisha:Cough, whatever it is, it's not ventilation. It's humid and disgusting... The water over there looks filthy as well.
Ara:If you fall in that water, you'll be carrying the smell with you...
Ara:...Kya! D, don't push me!
Elesis:Who, me? I didn't do anything!
Ara:You're the only one standing behind me, Elesis...
Elesis:Huh? That's so strange! Maybe there's an enemy nearby! I wonder where it is!
Ara:Come on, don't be like that!
Ain:Stop fooling around, you two. Or you might actually end up in the water.
Ara:B, but she started it...!
Eve:Ain is right. I've noticed that the steps are severely corroded. If you're not careful, it might crumble under your weight.
Rose:There's also loose wires near the water. I saw something zap earlier.
Elesis:What? Really?
Ain:Watch your steps if you don't want to be electrocuted before the fight. Understood?
Ara:I will....
(ZZZT, ZZT- BE-EP-!!)
Rena:Yikes!
Noah:Wh, where did that come from?
Eve:My apologies. I created one as an experiment, but it seems to have malfunctioned.
Elesis:Oh, is this it? The device that amplifies and senses El energy?
Rena:You made something already? Amazing!
Eve:It's still incomplete and not yet functional.
Elesis:What you have now is still impressive. Can I see?
(ZZT... BEEP, BE-EP!)
Elesis:Oooh! The signal becomes stronger when I turn this way! It must really sense something.
Eve:Hm? Let me see again.
Eve:...Hm... I see. I thought it was a malfunction due to the interference from the surrounding machinery, but it seems that's not the case. Add? What data did you use as a dummy?
Add:Impossible. It shouldn't be something that can be found... Give me that.
(ZZT... ZZZT-)
Aisha:This unusual interior must be when Torta lost their territory, don't you think? I wonder what those demons were thinking when they changed the interior like this.
Elsword:It's the sewers. That's pretty straight forward, isn't it?
Ciel:That water could be the cause of the Contamination the Queen of Gold mentioned. What do you think, Lu?
Lu:I cannot tell just from looking at this. Though it does look unsanitary.
Chung:If we know where it's coming from, we'll figure out what it's made of. Come on, let's get going.