- 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Since I have no idea how long this might take, I do not wish to involve you with my troubles. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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! 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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