Add: We decide whether or not to stop him. However, I'd like to ask one question.
Stirbargen: What is it?
Add: What would be your stake in this game?
Add: You send us to the Abyss to stop Ran... I need to know what you're risking in this plan.
Stirbargen: I will send all my eyes with you down to the Abyss.
Raven: You're not coming with us?
Stirbargen: I'll see you to the entrance of the Abyss!
Elsword: What, so you're not risking anything?
Lu: ... 'All' your eyes?
Stirbargen: Yup. Unfortunately, I only have two. This is all I have.
Lu: Aha, then you must be quite serious abut seeing this through.
Stirbargen: I'm honored, Steel Queen, that you understand this lowly jester.
Lu: Stop with your act. I distinctively remember your flippant attitude leading to more trouble.
Eve: Lu, are you actually considering Red Demon King's deal?
Lu: Yes. To actually lend us all his eyes... It is the equivalent of entrusting us with all his limbs.
Stirbargen: Because I have high expectations.
Rose: Hm... But this isn't a matter to be decided so lightly.
Add: ... I'm in.
Raven: There must be a reason why you're so willing.
Add: From what we've gathered, the Demon Realm is affected in some way by Abyss.
Add: Which means the more we travel around the Demon Realm, the more likely it is for us to encounter Abyss.
Add: But we do not know anything about demonic energy. The power to influence the mind... It's something we need a lot more data on.
Add: With everything considered, this is the most ideal opportunity.
Add: We have a demon lord who's willing to cooperate, and these demons have to actively help us in order for them to survive.
Victoria: Yes... As long as we can resolve this situation, we'll help in any way we can.
Raven: I didn't think we'd face Ran this way... Though I suppose it was to be expected.
Chung: From he response from the compass, it may have something to do with the Dark El as well.
Elesis: True. We have more than enough reason to go check it out... But I still feel uneasy.
Eve: We don't have time to think on this matter... And it's confining us.
Elsword: But... If Tir is right, Ran is getting stronger by the moment, even now.
Stirbargen: Oooh, so you accept? I'm glad. You always meet my expectation.
Ciel: Is this a trap? He seems too excited...
Stirbargen: Don't worry. I've got you a guide.
Vasili: .......
- (STEP, STEP, STEP....)
Elsword: We were hoping to go around it to avoid danger, but somehow ended up walking right into it.
Ciel: Since it's unknown how big this Abyss will expand, all the Dream Demons will be evacuated. For now, they'd be headed towards the border area near White-Ghost Land.
Rena: It might have been a mistake to accept the deal...
Laby: Hehee, do you all know each other? Your name is Tir? How do you know Lu? When did you meet?
Stirbargen: Why should I tell you?
Laby: Booo... He doesn't like Laby for no reason!
Ara: I wonder if Aren is alright... I hope he's not in the Abyss...
Aisha: Don't worry, Ara. He could have taken another route. He definitely knows his way around this area, so I'm sure he can easily avoid trouble.
Clamor: That Red Demon King doesn't seem too trustworthy. Looks like others are keeping their distance as well.
Noah: Mm... But I agree that this Ran must be stopped. I saw the state of Elrios after the invasion.
Clamor: Ah, you did say you traveled around before breaking my seal. I see...
Clamor: I understand why we must go... I guess I'll just have to be more vigilant to keep you safe!
Noah: You mean, you're just going to stay like this without revealing your identity...
Clamor: Noah, no good can come out of telling everyone I'm not a normal weapon. It could be dangerous for you.
Clamor: Of course, these people seem trustworthy... But just in case.
Clamor: I believe it's more useful for me to pretend I'm a normal weapon to protect you in emergency situations.
Clamor: You could say I'm a weapon up your sleeve!
Noah: Sure... I look forward to your shining achievements.
Vasili: .......
Rena: (He looks tense. I wonder if he's nervous.)
Rena: Hey, can I ask something? You talked about a way to get rid of Abyss. What is that method?
Vasili: Oh... If you get rid of the Heart Core, you can get rid of Abyss.
Vasili: But it must be done at the earliest stage... When the Abyss is small. Once it reaches twice the size of an average demon, it's no longer possible.
Ain: Even when it's no bigger than a well?
Vasili: Yes. It's not viable, so I didn't mention it. There's really no way to tell if larger Abyss even has a Heart Core.
Chung: I see. Since no one can enter, I suppose no one could confirm its existence.
Vasili: Yes. There's no way to tell...
Rose: But is it fine for you to assist us like this? Even though you're following the Red Demon King's orders, you may incur Ran's wrath.
Vasili: The alliance with Earl Ran has already ended. And please refrain from calling this 'assistance'. I have my own reasons.
Vasili: ... Wait. Don't tell me... You thought I was helping from the goodness of my heart?
Laby: You're not?
Elsword: You do know that we gave you every demon currency we have, right? We don't have a single coin left.
Vasili: That's not it! Weren't you listening? The Abyss will overflow!
Aisha: Is that... bad?
Vasili: If the Abyss overflows, most of Red Demon Territory will be useless. Then the demons who call this land their home will be forced to look for some place else.
Raven: ... Red Demon King. I don't think you mentioned any of this.
Stirbargen: I didn't? Well, he's right. They will be forced out and scattered across the Demon Realm.
Stirbargen: But where will they go? The Land of Feral Beasts? The Land of Stubborn Elves and Spirits? The Barren Land of the Steel Queen? The territory of Dark-Eye King is not even worth mentioning.
Stirbargen: Huhuhu, I wonder how far my cute and wicked subordinates would go in order to ensure their survival.
Elesis: ... Stop with the threats. We're already on the same boat.
Noah: Threat? What do you mean...?
Raven: He's talking about the possibility of another Elrios Invasion.
Ara: What...!
Raven: Unlike last time when they sent out an official army, this could be a matter of life and death for both sides, leading into a chaotic fight until either party is wiped out.
Elsword: No... Even if that happens, we already stopped them once. We can keep them out a second time.
Elesis: It doesn't matter if we were successful, Elsword. Demons already invaded Elrios once. Though they failed in the end, they left a heavy mark.
Elesis: Now, it's on everyone's mind that Elrios can be invaded.
Raven: It is possible to invade Elrios. We've done it once, we can do it again... Now, ist is an option.
Raven: Though the El has been temporarily restored, the invasion attempt will continue as long as that opportunity is available.
Vasili: ... We do not want another war like that. Which is why I'm here.
Chung: That's why you wanted us to defeat Ran.
Vasili: ... I finally get it. You're not nice. You're just pure idiots.
Elsword: Hey, no need to throw insults. Sorry we're ignorant.
Elsword: But we learned Ran is in the Abyss because we came to warn you.
Laby: And if we defeat Ran, you can stay in Magmelia!
Vasili: Is that so... Um, well... In any case, thank you. And... sorry.
Vasili: As you might have noticed... We don't have much power.
Vasili: Luckily, we were able to build Magmelia... But even that was because Ran abandoned his territory.
Vasili: That's why we didn't think much about going to Elrios. We had nowhere to go. So it didn't matter...
Vasili: But you have somewhere to return to. Why get involved in a dangerous operation like this?
Aisha: Because that 'place to return to' will be in danger if we don't.
Rena: I second that. Besides, if I have to choose between not being able to return, and the place to return disappearing, I'd choose the first option every time.
Lu: Better to find what we can do than to worry about it.
Vasili: ... I see. You're right.
Vasili: It's fascinating. There's not that many of you, and you're strong, don't get me wrong... But I don't think it's your strength that carried you here.
Vasili: I always thought the weak have their own way of survival. That usually means conforming. Letting go and accepting what is.
Vasili: But watching you, makes me think... Perhaps there was another way for us... Perhaps there is, even now.
Vasili: .......
Laby: Don't worry. Once everything's done, you can go back to your friends.
Vasili: Ah, no... I... I said too much. Please forget everything I said...
Stirbargen: .......
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