Story/Chapter 45: Difference between revisions

*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''A, Achoo! The wind makes it seem much colder here than in Rigomor!''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Pathetic. This is nothing.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Whoa! So warm!''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Grrr... Stop clinging on me!''

*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''Huh? Raven, why are you starring at the ground no intently?''

*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''Ah... It looks like we're on ice. I was just thinking, it would be problematic if we end up in water due to the ice melting from the heat.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Whoa!''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Harsh. Clinging for warmth one moment, only to treat me like a pariah the next.''

*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''... Don't worry. The snow on top melted a bit, but the heat didn't make a dent on the ice. The ice must have frozen solid over a long period of time.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''What a relief! Still, we should be careful. With everything covered in snow, we won't know where the ice thins out.''

*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Hey, check this out! It looks suspicious, like it was poked by something small and narrow! We should analyze it!''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''How strange! If I had to hazard a guess, I'd say that mark was left with a staff! Maybe because someone wanted to catch a breath after walking for so long!''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''... I was exhausted because it's so slippery here! Sigh. I didn't think it would be easy to find, since it's a secret base and all. I mean, it's not like they're going to have a secret base out in the open!''

*{{StoryIcon|Rose2}} '''Rose:''' ''Since it's a secret base, perhaps it will be below ground, like Rigomor.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''At the very least, they should have eyes on the suspected location in case Berthe seeks them out. Rather than us trying to seek them out, we can force them to seek us out.''

*{{StoryIcon|Rose2}} '''Rose:''' ''Ah... You mean we should act as bait to lure them out...... since they will be on high altert to stop anyone approaching the soul fragments.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Ughh... I guess that's one way...''

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''If we manage to communicate with the demons from Rigomor, it won't be too bad. Mr. Dog should be able to clear any misunderstandings. So don't worry too much, Ms. Knight-Captain. You'll lose hair if you stress all the time.''

*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Ah! We should decide on that soon...... But I guess that 'soon' is now.''

*{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''Eve:''' ''Yes. I sense multiple vital signs following us from a distance. I thought they may be wild animals... but their movement seems to suggest otherwise.''

*{{StoryIcon|Eve2}} '''Eve:''' ''There's no way to tell. But I think they know we've noticed them. They're approaching rapidly!''

*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''Over there! They have their weapons out!''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''There's no avoiding it now. Everyone, get ready for battle!''

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*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''???:''' ''Who are you! Who sent you here?!''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''Look! A Nous!''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Idiot! There's no space to stand back!''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''???:''' ''Speak! Are you one of Berthe's dogs? Or perhaps come from Red Demon's territory?''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Wait, we're not your enemy! We're here to help you with Winster's...''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''???:''' ''...! Winster? You're... a strange group. Demons, humans, and... is that an elf?''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''???:''' ''Why are you here? How do you know Winster!''

*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''That's a long story. Look, we're just here to keep our promise. Winster should be able to vouch for us, so let us through.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''It's... and uncharacteristically adamant response from him.''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''We are following his suggestion for now. Since Rigomor has already been compromised, if they know the location of this place, they'll surely do everything they can to crush us.''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''Plus, if Aurora is discovered, it will be dangerous for Winster and Haivan as the hostages.''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''(Is Haivan known as a hostage here?)''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''(Whoa... I'm not sure why, but her stubbornness reminds me of Haivan somehow.)''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''We were going to continue searching for soul fragments as well, just in smaller numbers. It would have been easy to disguise ourselves as hunters, even if we were discovered.''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Here! Calonne and Furry told us.''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''A map? Hm, mmhm... I see...! We were also aware of the vague location after years of searching, but as expected for those responsible for hiding this fragment! he location in this map is much more precise.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''If that happens, Asella would have a hard time handling the situation, and we won't be able to guarantee Winsters's safety.''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''A worst case scenario.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''... Yeah.''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''Do you still trust Haivan?''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Like a ghost...!''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''Gaahh...! I told you not to finish that sentence! Did you have to do it? Huh? Did you just have to finish that sentence!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''Yes, there's no reason to be afraid of ghosts. Ghosts are merely unfortunate souls who, due to unfulfilling or unfair circumstances in their past lives, failed to pass on and thus linger in this world.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Gyaaaa!!''

*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''Though, I don't know why we can hear it all of a sudden.''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''The sound is moving further away in that direction. The direction we were headed towards.''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''No! Are you crazy?! What voice are you even talking about?''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Yeah! I don't hear anything! It has to be a trap!''

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''If it's a trap, or we've all fallen under a specll, you two are the only ones who can save us.''

*{{StoryIcon|Raven2}} '''Raven:''' ''The direction of the voice is the direction we were headed to anyway. But... if you're scared, you two can stay here until we come back. Is that acceptable?''

*{{StoryIcon|Aegirp Soul}} '''White-Ghost King's Soul:''' ''The result of our investigation was interesting. The device allowed us to teleport instantly, no matter the distance, as long as we had sufficient energy. I activated the device, as if I was led to do so my a divine power, and soon, a strange new world presented itself to me. We were no longer in the Demon Realm! We have stepped our foot in Elrios. We began investigating, preparing for a fight that could happen at any moment. Surprisingly, they didn't attack us, nor were they hostile toward us. In fact, they welcomed us and treated us well. Everything was... groundbreaking. Was the hostility we held for Elrios one-sided? Did they not see us as enemies? ... I have yet to learn of the whereabouts of the Demon King. But this, this gave me hope that my long standing dream could finally come true.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''I... heard this story before. But, it was more... glorified.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Something like, when everything started to go downhill, the White-Ghost King rose with dignity, and single-handedly saved the people. It's... quite different from her perspective. She seems... burdened... from responsibilities. She always sounded like the perfect ruler from the way the elders portrayed her.... Like she was born to be a ruler.''

*{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''It couldn't have been easy. Even when Hamel faced unforeseen problems, my father never betrayed his feelings to those under his command. He believed that if those in command falters, those who follow would also falter. He seemed undaunted. Even though inside, he was the one that was most conflicted when the people of Hamel were in pain...''

*{{StoryIcon|Rena2}} '''Rena:''' ''You know, I'm kind of curious. Why do you think the people of Northern Empire welcomed the White-Ghost King? Maybe they weren't aware they were demons?''

*{{StoryIcon|Elesis2}} '''Elesis:''' ''Even so, they would have looked different. It is strange that they were welcomed so readily.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''A phoru? Really?''

*{{StoryIcon|Ara2}} '''Ara:''' ''Huhu, maybe there's some truth to it. Northern Empire treasured holy beasts and believed them to be good luck. They might have through the White-Ghost King was a powerful holy beast, rather than a demon.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aisha2}} '''Aisha:''' ''Heh! You just got lucky! Besides, I still think a phoru is stretching it.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ciel2}} '''Ciel:''' ''In any case, now we have a soul fragment, and learned how she came to trade with Northern Empire. Everything worked out unexpectedly.''

*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Huhu, of course, there are those with the ability to control souls, but there's are nothing compared to Aegirp's. The reason why we were able to listen to Aegirp's old memories is probably related to her ability somehow.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''I only heard the voice after Ms. Dog mentioned it. I didn't hear anything before that.''

*{{StoryIcon|Add2}} '''Add:''' ''I did not cry!''

*{{StoryIcon|Chung2}} '''Chung:''' ''Maybe there's some kind of magic, that allows you to sense the presence only after you've acknowledged its existence?''