Story/Chapter 46: Difference between revisions

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''Then let us discuss the specifics. Where is the next soul fragment?''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''The next soul fragment is not that far, in a village located in the highlands. It's no longer inhabited, because the villagers moved out when the grounds became too unstable, with high risk of collapse.''

*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''For now, let's make sure we approach carefully while remaining out of their sight. It'll be best if we manage to retrieve the soul fragment without being detected, but we'll be prepared even if we are discovered. Don't forget. If we are discovered, we have to capture every single one of them. Don't let them get away!''

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*{{StoryIcon|Lu2}} '''Lu:''' ''Hm? You didn't know?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''She's mixed-blood?! ... What is mixed-blood?''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Mixed-blood refers to those who were born between two races.''

*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''From the White-Ghost King's memories, I assume they weren't treated well?''

*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''(Assuming that he's speaking the truth, that is.)''

*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''(I'm not sure why they're so cooperative all of a sudden, but it should work in our favor. Maybe we can gain some inside information.)''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''No way! If you want, you can ask anything until you believe me.''

*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''Hm... Alright........ Berthe must have found many of the soul fragments. How many of the '8 pieces' did he find?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''(He just hesitated!)''

*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''(Ah... The specific number just put him in a bind. Really? Six? We know there's only five in total!)''

*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''(Whoa...! Add, calm down!)''

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''(Just let him be. Mr. Ancient seems to be in his element for once.)''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Ack! I don't know... I DON'T KNOW!! When Berthe left, that brat said 'there's two remaining,' so he gotta have six, right? I'm just a grunt! Berthe's not going to sit me down and feed me information! I'm giving the best I can!''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Alright! Alright...!''

*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''(Oh... Um... Good job...?)''

*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''(Sometimes, it's hard to tell who the true villain is...)''

*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''... And why are you telling us all of this?''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''I told you! To save our behinds! Once Berthe finds out we failed our mission, we're all going to be goners anyway. So, might as well we bet our lives on you.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''What choice have we got? We lost, and got tied up. The least we can do is show that we're serious about this. We never wanted to be soldiers to begin with. We were all regular folks just a few months back. I just want to live a long life, peaceful life, somewhere safe with my family.''

*{{StoryIcon|Nichel2}} '''Nichel:''' ''Wait, I don't understand. I thought Berthe is your leader? He won't actually take your life, would he?''

*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Yes, but Velder is still recovering from the last invasion. We can't really expect them to have enough troops to be prepared for a full-scale war in such short notice.''

*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''I guess our silver lining is that the portal doesn't seem complete yet.''

*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''... I don't think we need to worry about that. I've been keeping an eye on the group. It's obvious that the one talking to us is the leader, and none of the others seem to object to his words. In fact, some of them looked relieved when their leader said he wanted to surrender.''

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''What did he say? 'All goners if we fail'?''

*{{StoryIcon|Asella}} '''Asella:''' ''Understood, your highness. I will deal with the soldiers and leave you alone.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''The central portal in the capital is probably linked to Northern Empire, right? Since they traded with Northern Empire when the White-Ghost King was alive? Should we warn them?''

*{{StoryIcon|Laby2}} '''Laby:''' ''Where to?''

*{{StoryIcon|Ain4}} '''Ain:''' ''The pattern of the last demon invasion was simple, because the demons created a dimensional gate using El Shards. Since the demons needed the El Shards, we were easily able to predict where they would attack.''

*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''This time, it's different. We don't know when, where, or how they would attack us. If only that soldier, Baryon knew that information...''

*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''Yeah, we must do something about the portal. Let's figure out a way to quickly or covertly infiltrate the capital.''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''... Hey, are you guys good with machines?''

*{{StoryIcon|Baryon}} '''Baryon:''' ''Cuz there IS a way to enter the capital wicked fast...''

*{{StoryIcon|Com Device}} '''Communication Device:''' ''BEEP-''

*{{StoryIcon|RH}} '''Raven:''' ''If it was used to transport goods, it should definitely be connected to the capital.''

*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''But wouldn't it be too... conspicuous? Having a train that was out of order for a while to barge into the capital like that...''

*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''I like that we can enter the capital without having to battle anyone, as long as we get the train to move. We can't avoid fighting after we enter the capital anyway. Best we make the most out of it.''

*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''Plus, by having their attention on us, we can help keep Aurora stay under wraps.''

*{{StoryIcon|AS}} '''Aisha:''' ''Did he trick us? Is there going to be an ambush?''

*{{StoryIcon|CC}} '''Chung:''' ''No, look! I see the train over there! He must have gotten the tracks wrong.''

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*{{StoryIcon|DyB}} '''Rena:''' ''How is it? Do you think you can fix it?''

*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''It's strange. It's too well-kept despite being out of order for a long time.''

*{{StoryIcon|Aps}} '''Ara:''' ''Perhaps the soldier tidied up the place after their use? They did say the soldier sometimes rest here.''

*{{StoryIcon|KE}} '''Elsword:''' ''Grr...! Haivan!''

*{{StoryIcon|Rose2}} '''Rose:''' ''... It was a trap.''

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*{{StoryIcon|CEs}} '''Eve:''' ''According to the map... We're headed to the outskirts. Do you think Baryon tricked us?''

*{{StoryIcon|Zero}} '''Zero:''' ''I don't think so. The train wasn't on the track he told us in the first place. It's probably all Haivan's doing.''

*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Let's get on the roof! Someone lift me, so I can open the door on the ceiling!''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''Hey! You shouldn't create a ruckus inside a train! You're passengers! You should sit down and relax.''

*''CLICK''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''In any case... I'm glad you're the ones that made it all the way here.''

*{{StoryIcon|Haivan}} '''Haivan:''' ''So long! Oh, I almost forgot! There should be someone waiting for you at the destination. Have fun!''

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*{{StoryIcon|ES}} '''Elesis:''' ''Again, with the annoying machines... Anyway, everything is taken care of. Add! When is the train going to stop?''

*''SCRREEEEEEE------''

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