- 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?
- Winster: Haivan?
- Haivan: I'm leaving him in your care, ok?
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