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[[Denif]] informs them that the Dark El that [[Hennon]] had used was no longer a viable means to getting to the Demon Realm. They brainstorm ideas, but are met with dead ends. They realized that the El functioned much like a seal between Elrios and the Demon Realm, [[Ara]] brings up seeing something below the Large El. Looking below, they find an ancient seal. [[Denif]] refuses to break the seal, but decides they could pry it open temporarily just long enough to let the El Search Party through.

Inside the seal, they find themselves in a subspace of Henir between the material and Demon Realm. Trying to go through the labyrinth, [[Elsword]] begins to have visions that his friends would be wiped out. However, the group manage to get through without issue. Making it out other side, they emerge from a place known as the Cave of Death by the local Dark Elves. [[Rena]] spots a Dark Elf, she tries to talk with her in an Ancient Elven tongue, however immediately becomes targets for capture. In their escape, they run into the Red Guardian, Forginay and defeat the guardian. In that moment, [[Chloe]] appears struck by what they had just done. They learn that Chloe had since left the Demon Army and has business with the Dark Elf Village. Chloe and he group reluctantly join forces to themselves into the Dark Elf Village.

Making their way through the forest, security was high due to the El Search Party attacking the Red Guardian. They are spotted, and the Dark Elves begin to fire at them. Chloe reveals that she is branded traitor, but she still believes in one person who she can reason with. Making their way deep into the [[Dark Elves' Outpost|Dark Elf Outpost]], they face off against [[Sentinel Commander]] and prove victorious, when [[Rena]] was about to make the final shot, her arrow is stopped by the Dark Elf Elder, [[Edith]]. She, [[Rena]], and [[Chloe]] begin to have a discussion. Chloe warns the Demon Army is likely planning to launch an attack on the Dark Elf Village since she had abandoned their ranks. Edith tells the El Search Party about the news and suggests they meet up with their patron god, [[Nephilim Lord]], both for their sake and as their best lead to learn of the Dark El. Edith prepares an envoys capable of speaking the Elrios dialect to go with the El Search Party and meet with the spirits.

When they all arrive to the [[Forsaken Spirit Asylum]], they find that the spirits had turned hostile and the land burned away. They manage to save a [[Tiny Spirit]] who then guides the group all the way to Nephilim Lord who had gone berserk. After defeating the berserk lord, he regains consciousness and the Dark Elves pleas him to help them. Nephilim Lord recalls the tower in the distance as the cause for the corruption when it appeared 500 years ago. [[Elsword]] tries to inquire abut the Dark El or [[Henir's Order]], but the lord doesn't yet trust the group to divulge any information. He instructs them to deal with the tower plaguing the sanctum first.

Arriving at the Crimson Edge, the group make their trek towards the tower, [[Elsword]] noting energy identical to the Fire El. They are attacked by all manner of foe born from the power of the Fire El as they approach the tower and Elsword begins to connect with the one trapped inside.

Inside the tower, they encounter the core, a Crimson Eye, they fight it off but it escapes through the cracks. The group follow it up to the cradle of the tower.

They find [[Rosso]] trapped at the center. A massive surge of demonic energy bursts through the room and a massive demonic form created from the volcanic rubble stood before them. Elsword begins to hear Rosso's voice one more, this time directly communicating with him. After a series of battle against the berserk Rosso as the tower collapsed around them, they defeated him.

Elsword tried to grab hold of him when [[Ventus]] arrives out of the blue. After a tense chat, Ventus provides the group the Wind Stone as a means to return to [[Elrianode]]. The two begin to head back to Elrianode, but Rosso warns Elsword that the Master of Crimson Eyes is near. They group go back and meet up with the [[Tiny Spirit]] before immediately collapsing of exhaustion. After they rested, the Tiny Spirit tells them he got word from Nephilim Lord of a location nearby they may want to check.

The Tiny Spirit lead them to a large deposit of Mystic Stones. [[Eve]], [[Lu/Ciel|Lu, and Ciel]] all confirm that the stones gave off a similar aura to the Dark El Hennon had used, though faint. Further down, they spot Shadow Demons with mining equipment, they try to sneak past them but are spotted. They encounter [[Nero]] who introduces himself as [[Ran]]'s right-hand man. The group managed to corner Nero, in a last ditch effort, Nero manages to distract them and manages to strike and shatter the ground beneath them. They land and awaken the master of the vein, Dark Agate. After they defeat the gem monster, the [[Tiny Spirit]] thanks them, but a lone demon soldier tries to land a sneak attack. Caught off guard, the Tiny Spirit uses his powers and swiftly takes out the demon. He then reveals himself to be [[Stirbargen]]. Eun, taking over [[Ara]]'s body, lashes out in rage, planning to kill the demon. He offers to strike a deal with the group, he tells them [[Barkat]] is seeking out the Dark El. He also tells them that the spirits are only able to vaguely sense the Dark El, and [[Nephilim Lord]] wouldn't be helpful in their search. The Demon Lord then strikes another bet with the group.

The group return to Nephilim Lord, and just as predicted, the group were left with no real lead, however decide to procure a Mystic Stone. They choose to return back to [[Elrianode]]. [[Elsword]] confess to his friends about the visions he had. The group take caution to Elsword's vision. They decide they need to report to [[Denif]] about their findings.