Elsword – Time Trouble v1c3

After they finished arresting the bandits, the group returned to Elder and handed the bandits over to

accordingly.

resting except Add and Rena who sat together talking in the first floor’s lounge.

“Ah, so you’re worried about the Nasod case after all?”

he was unconscious the whole time.

interrogation. He didn’t even need to ask for rest of the party’s opinion to know that they’d be

‘They’re too soft….’

“Come to think of it, this is the first time I’ve seen Add so motivated about something. Alright, just

“Kukuk, how can you be so sure when it hasn’t even been that long since we’ve met?”

Add was taken aback because Rena had said it so naturally. He couldn’t answer yes or no.

with us right? Still, you like Eve but you also like Ara. Oh my, you only like the girls don’t you?”

“What do you want me to say?”

charm?”

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fooling around…. But it didn’t feel all that bad.

“Well maybe not as a girl but as a human right? Ah, sorry I meant you think favorably of her as a

She probably went out of her way to change her words because she was an elf. Asides from Rena,

by something strange and finally Add also had situation of his own that was comparable to the rest

So in principle, the only ‘Pure human from this age’ amongst the El Search Party was Elsword.

“Hm, I just would like you to get along with everyone. Especially, if you want to be with Eve more I

“…..Mind your own business. Don’t meddle in other people’s affairs.”

“I know I’m meddling too much here but you have to promise me this one thing. No matter what

“…..”

continued to smile beautifully.

appearance would catch anyone’s attention. Her body expressed those very feminine curves and the

ease.

“If you can keep this one promise I’ll always be on Add’s side. Easy right?”

Add thought for a while then nodded as he grinned. He didn’t know how much Rena knew. But

preparations.

An empty promise like this, it didn’t matter at all.

“Okay, I like kids that work hard.”

She acted so naturally that Add momentarily lost his timing to get angry as he stared blankly for a

“Don’t treat me like a kid.”

Rena continued to smile brightly and Add lowered his head to avoid her gaze. There was a saying

You could say that she had the potential to make others never be able to get angry. If Eun from

charm where she made others get along with her and let their guard down.

for his ‘goal’ it wouldn’t be bad to obediently go along with what Rena said.

“Hmm. I’m curious too, can’t we meet him together? There’s no word from Raven so far.”

And I won’t be able to torture.

able to negotiate a meeting for him and Banthus alone.

Add was making a satisfied smile when the door of the inn opened. A person entered the inn.

Rena.

Rena’s eyes widened as she was just about to go out to meet him. Hoffman approached Rena with a

“I have something to talk to you about.”

“I don’t know what that is but I think I should listen to it as well.”

stared at Hoffman with a haughty expression.

“You wouldn’t say no right?”

Hoffman didn’t show any change in expression at Add’s arrogant attitude and asked Rena. Rena

“He’s one of my comrades. I don’t know what you’re here for…. But if you are about to make a

“Hmm, I think so too.”

In the bedroom that the guys of El Search Party were using which was originally meant for 3 people,

his surroundings closing the windows and checking the locks.

Add couldn’t bare Hoffman’s overly cautious attitude and used the Dynamo’s scouting mode. In this

“Alright….”

like they were in the age of tens….. Honestly, to Hoffman’s eyes they were bunch of kids.

a straw. Hoffman decided he had no other choice.

“You mean the taxes?”

“That’s right. Wally, the lord of Elder castle is issuing unreasonably high taxes. Market prices in the

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Add murmured and Eve also nodded. Ara who had drunk the juice together with them was late in

Hoffman diverted his attention away from Elsword and continued to explain.

“Ah, something did feel off….”

“Oh, I know! That’s…. hmm.”

while then finally shouted with a shine in her eyes.

“What do you mean by that?”

Rena corrected Ara then looked at Add.

“…..Kukuk, stop with the useless talks. So they are taking all the young girls? The discontent

Add had remembered how he had not seen any young girls in Elder’s streets earlier today.

“So the lord is being ruling by tyranny. Why come to us? Do you want us to go nag the lord to not

“The town’s become too impoverished and we who’ve lost our wives and daughters decided we

Hoffman declared solemnly then he bowed deeply towards the El Search Party.

“Kuku, obviously we’ll….”

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“Lavish obscene parties are enemy of women! I’ll defeat them for sure!”

The girls all agreed at once. Elsword was still sleeping.

“Wait, I didn’t agree ye…..”

“Are you saying you’ll abandon the girls that were captured?”

“Hm, Add. Even big sis thinks that’s a bit harsh.”

Raven was here he would be able to help Add by giving a neutral opinion….. But he was not here.

No, since when did Add start relying on someone else’s help? You couldn’t be relying on others to

Humans always have to solve their problems alone by themselves.

Add was the only one here that could rein in the party right now.

Do you think it is right for us to punish him just because we want to? Shouldn’t there be a proper

“Uuu, th, that’s….”

time.

“It you’re talking about Raven he will no doubt approve.”

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Add turned to Eve who was the only remaining opposition.

“There’s none.”

close to getting involved in some weird business but Add had managed to stop them. He felt proud

‘……but couldn’t I steal Eve’s Core during the ensuing chaos?’

way to turn back if things got out of hand and Eve was to break.

“But even if this is a matter for humans I don’t plan on leaving this be.”

“I know how painful it is to lose members of your own kind.”

“Abiding by the laws is important too but this isn’t right! We have to rescue the people that were

“Hm, I’ll explain it to Raven later.”

zero after a single word from Eve. Add was so taken aback that he couldn’t even argue back.

volunteer for it? Even if they manage to not get hurt during the battle, they could become wanted

“This is….”

from Hoffman.

we do this.”

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Add couldn’t believe what he just heard. His calculation was off. Of course, taking Banthus would

Wasn’t this a suspiciously quick response from the castle? As if they had already known the El

‘….I’m probably thinking too much.’

fist. Then there was no choice left but to go to the castle directly and meet with Banthus.

person…. There was no way he’d let Add meet with Banthus.

“Dammit, Fine. If that’s how it’s going to be, I’ll turn the castle upside down along with that lord.”

“Mr.Add, so you also opened your eyes to heart of justice!”

“If you rescue the girls you’ll be able to get many thanks from them. Maybe there will be some

Annoyed, Add ignored the reaction from the girls and asked Hoffman menacingly.

Even if citizens of this town were to blindly rise up with swords and spears, there’s no way they’ll be

“O, of course not. There’s a path that you can use to infiltrate into the castle. I’d like your group to

Add wasn’t very convinced of Hoffman’s words but nodded.

Banthus during this job and torture him to make him spit out the truth.

“Yawwwn.”

With a long yawn, Elsword opened his eyes while stretching his arms. After yawning with his mouth

“What? Is it time for breakfast already?”

Elsword ignored Eve’s nagging and stood up as he grabbed his sword.

“To where Mr.Elsword?”

“I heard there’s someone up to no good. Let’s go blow him up into bits.”

“Eve is battle ready.”

When everyone stood up, Add muttered.

Add didn’t approve of this at all but it was already too late to stop this flow of events.

After accepting Hoffman’s request, the El Search Party moved into the Underground Waterway so

“Ugh, it’s so damp….. and it smells really bad.”

“Oh, look there’s a boot floating around.”

anything. Well, it was also partly because Add moved by standing on his floating dynamos so he

‘…..No matter how many times I think about it it’s strange.’

At that moment Rena who was moving in front of the group looked like she was slowing

“Are you worried about something?”

“……Hm, perhaps you didn’t want to do this after all?”

task so he tried to stay out of it. But now his thoughts had changed.

“What’s on your mind?”

“How is it precisely?”

away in no time that would have taken for standard procedures. It was as if Wally had known we’d

“You think……..the castle’s lord is suspicious?”

output of his Dynamo to move forwards faster.

‘There’s no way.’

everything that had happened so far.

Psh!!

back to see that Rena was aiming her bow.

“Did….”

While Add was busy being surprised at Rena’s sudden attack, Rena calmly fired another arrow. The

“Uwaah!”

target that was hiding far away.

Rena calmly fired an arrow and another scream was heard. Finally everyone else noticed the current

“Everyone, be careful.”

“They’re faces we’ve seen before, they’re Banthus’ bandits.”

Surprised, Add examined the person that was lying unconscious after getting hit by Rena’s arrow.

They had surely captured Banthus and all his minions, why were they now hiding inside the

“As for why….. We should be able to find out by asking them directly right?”

“Uwah!”

Banthus’ minions attacked rather boldly but they were no match for the El Search Party.

“A rat…. Unpleasant…”

who didn’t have any dirt on him thanks to him being able to float spoke in a stern voice.

“Well then, shall we go ask him?”

“Before that….”

trash was turning out to be a rather persistent fellow… It was likely that he won’t reveal what he

Add was originally going to torture Banthus alone but things didn’t go as planned and now he had to

“Are you worried about something Mr.Add?”

“….Nevermind.”

forwards.

them. Banthus seemed to not know what was going on. He was lying on his side before he stood up

“No way! How did you guys get here?”

It would be correct to assume that their infiltration plan had been leaked…. But Banthus didn’t give

“Kahaha!! They said someone will come this way so I was guarding here but to think that someone

Banthus held up his right arm to show the party. Surprisingly, unlike before, his arm had turned into

“To call such a thing Nasod, I’m insulted.”

“What do you mean? We just beat him up.”

The party talked leisurely to themselves despite Banthus’ gloating. But Rena, who would have

extremely low voice.

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she shot. Banthus was surprised by this sudden attack and tried to order his minions to attack…..

But by the time he had finished speaking none of his minions were standing. Rena had cleaned up all

It was a display of skill that even sent chill down the spine of Add who was on the same side. Add

it this quick and efficiently.

It didn’t end with defeating all the minions. Blood was dripping down both of Banthus’ cheeks.

After realizing the pain late, Banthus covered his cheeks with his hands and groaned in pain. Anyone

Rena murmured in a low voice when both enemy and allies were frozen by this atmosphere.

who suffer because of that.”

let it hit this time, Banthus’ face turned pale.

unworldly skills with the bow…. He didn’t ever want to face it.

At that moment, Add sent one of his Dynamos to block Rena’s sight. Add laughed in a low voice

“I don’t know why you’re so angry but what are we going to do if you’re like this?”

Rena accepted obediently and lowered her bow. Since Raven wasn’t here, Rena was currently the El

A sigh of relief went through rest of the party when Rena withdrew her bow due to Add’s

Rena was on their side.

They also promised themselves to never make Rena angry.

nobody else was talking continued. Add frowned.

“Hey, Elsword. You go fight alone just like last time.”

“Why? You afraid you’ll lose? Did you win last time by pure luck?”

Banthus who was totally terrified by Rena’s marksmanship earlier frowned as he saw Elsword

He knew that the El Search Party was taking him lightly but it annoyed him.

“If you win we’ll let you go. We’ll also give you funds to restart if you want.”

Add held up his hand to show Banthus.

of other things. I have many things I’d like to hear from you.”

actually hired by him!”

easily. Well Add could have guessed that already by how Banthus who’s been taken by the castle

Banthus if he revealed this before they even fought?

confident.

“Hey old guy, my name is Elsword!”

Having a larger stature was usually an advantage in melee battles (even in a sword fight) so there was

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Believing in the power of his new Nasod arm, Banthus swung his sword in confidence.

watch just like last time. Ara had her eyes open widely focusing as if she didn’t want to miss a single

“Tch…..”

awkward silence from before so he sent Elsword out to fight. But it was working better than he had

Elsword was unpleasant and unlikable to Add but he was a popular individual amongst this party.

group? Add didn’t want to admit this fact but Elsword had the power to draw people’s gaze towards

Even though he was the weakest, and to Add’s eyes was a mere simple and foolish child…. He was

Unlike somebody else.

Rena carefully came close to and stood beside Add who was trying to ignore Elsword and Banthus

Then she started to speak hesitantly.

“Don’t apologize. You’ll be admitting that you made a mistake.”

Rena looked back with a startled expression Add tried to speak whatever that came to his mind.

up. Just keep that in mind.”

that she showed herself getting so angry.

….Add was quite startled because he had never thought Rena would ever show a side like this. Rena

himself in the outskirts of the group. She knew how to handle Add very well.

Honestly, Add was significantly fond of her and held her in high regards. That was why Add was

But keeping silent was awkward too.

“…..”

he had almost never said before so he stuttered to get it out. But the die had been cast.

“Pftt.”

Add pouted because Rena had burst out laughing. It was awkward even for Add who had said it so

“Yes, sorry. Add encouraged me for the first time and yet I ended up laughing.”

Add folded his arms and continue to ignore. Rena stopped her laughter and asked in an uncertain

“Can you… keep this a secret from Raven?”

“I don’t want worry him.”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Everyone else will probably be the same.”

Eve were uncomfortable with each other so that’s cleared.

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“I didn’t do anything that deserves thanks. Kukuk.”

wasn’t focused on the fight. He was thinking of something else.

Just like Elsword and Eve, Rena and Raven were also traveling together before they joined the

angry…. It was probably because she couldn’t stand Banthus gloating about his Nasod arm.

“….Kukuk.”

Banthus was reaching its end.

Banthus and Elsword’s blades came together with the sound of metals clashing. This time they both

clenched their teeth.

old would know that Banthus with a bigger build had the advantage.

“Don’t look down on me because I’m a kid!”

stumbled to regain balance…… but Elsword’s blade was faster.

With a clean sound of clashing metal, Banthus’ blade flew into the air and rolled far away. Banthus

“Okay. This is the end! I’ve won Banthus!”

Banthus groaned in frustration. Between Elsword who was perfectly unscathed and Banthus who

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“That was rather impressive.”

“Are you still going to call me a coward?”

“What?”

“It’s a high energy reaction. Be careful.”

Shocked, Elsword looked in front of him to see Banthus who was lowering his stance. Then

Boooom!

from the Nasod Arm wasn’t everything. Banthus had prepared this kind of trump card too.

But Elsword shouted in response and backed off with an unbelievable dexterity dodging the laser’s

where Elsword had let his guard down. But it didn’t work at all.

“Are you done? Then it’s my turn!”

between them shortened all of a sudden. But Elsword’s shout came faster.

Elsword had approached Banthus in an instant. He gathered all the forward momentum into the

Crack!

Banthus…and shattered his metal arm!

“Assault Slash!”

“Waaaaah!!”

Eve and Ara congratulated Elsword for his perfect victory. Add of course didn’t say anything and

First to confirm if he was still alive, Add couldn’t have him die before getting the information out of

arm.

feature was purely to increase the user’s physical ability but having a lot of features didn’t always

“Hmmm…..”

one. But the fact to pay attention to was that Banthus had appeared with this arm in such a short

“Don’t pretend to be asleep. Get up.”

lying down hopped back up like a shocked frog.

“Kukuk, Stop overreacting. I adjusted it so there wouldn’t be any harm to the body. Of course, from

Banthus turned deathly pale after hearing Add’s words. He actually knew very well that the El

Still…. even if they were strong they were still kids. They wouldn’t do anything horrible….was what

“Nevermind. I’ll question you later and start off with the electric torture. I’m quite curious about

“Uuuuugh…..”

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stroke of bad timing.

Dynamos. Eve was his true goal and there was no harm in delaying his experiment.

“T, that’s…..”

“The Nasods you commanded before were strangely contaminated. How are you related to them?”

Eve responded calmly to Banthus who was shaking his head frantically.

“Some woman, a suspicious woman…. Helped me. She said she’d help me!”

Add had taken a step back when Eve started her interrogation. Add burst out laughing. Eve was

“What’s so funny?”

“…..”

“Am I correct?”

“…..Demon?”

mere bandit?

it.

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realized Add’s attempt to torture him before wasn’t just a simple threat.

was a good bargain!”

When Eve asked calmly Banthus now thought deeply.

cop that got information.

“D?”

Eve nodded calmly. She seemed slightly surprised by appearance of the word Demon but regained

“Understood. Then you can now go back along this path with your men. City’s militia will be waiting

“C, Can I really go?”

Now that his arm was broken, he seemed to have lost all confidence.

Soon as she was called, Ara who was talking with Elsword instantly ran towards Add. Add gave

“Take these guys to the entrance of the Waterway. Come back after you hand them over to

“Yes! Will do!”

“….Will that really be fine?”

Add raised his lips. Eve spoke in a low voice.

“Things might go wrong so it would be better to send one more person with her.”

herself.

most important figure to Add so she was out, and Add didn’t want to be separated from Eve either.

didn’t she waver earlier after looking at Banthus’ right arm?

was a really bad taste.

“Just hand them over to the militia then come back.”

“….Will she be alright by herself?”

had a trump card as well.

“Then rest of us will move forwards again.”

started.

decided to rest for now behind a stone fence that looked difficult to spot. Ara hadn’t come back yet

“Wouldn’t it be better to move when everyone is sleeping?”

Elsword nodded when Rena explained calmly. El Search Party were sitting on a stone floor when

“Aachuu! Uuugh cold….”

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cold for that huh?”

tetrahedron field.

“Oh really?”

Others looked at Add’s Dynamos in amazement. No one could see inside this tetrahedron field

“To maintain an optical camouflage using such a small tool…that’s rather impressive. Of course

“Kukuk.”

he developed.

a campfire and have a light meal. Then as Rena had suggested, they decided to sleep so they could

Of course, they were still in enemy territory so they couldn’t be careless even with the optical

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“Phew….”

them. He met Banthus and found out his story. But doing so had only increased the number of

“I don’t think that man had the intelligence to lie.”

Add was surprised to hear someone speaking to him but didn’t let it show. Eve removed her

“Sleep isn’t a necessary function for me.”

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with such advanced technology that she had completely captivated Add.

“He probably didn’t.”

believable…..

the Nasods. He must have gotten them from somebody else.

“I didn’t hear anything about Demons being in Elder, but I’ll have to believe it for now.”

requested it.”

“So organizing the information so far, Elder castle’s lord Wally joined up with the Demons and he

in case. After that he even provided him with that arm.”

“There’s no use trying to figure everything out in detail.”

“I can’t even begin to imagine who this ’D’ that demon mentioned is, but everything will become

technique he used to contaminate the Nasods. Kukukuk.”

This was the first time Eve who was always repulsed by Add’s one-sided stares stared at Add directly.

Add became excited and hesitant at the same time at Eve’s unusual reaction.

“Kukuk, ask anything you want. But, I’ll ask a question in return after.”

He was all for this kind of game. Who created Eve, what she was made of, her power source, her

about her was infinite.

“What?”

Eve said coldly. The waving from the campfire made shadows across Eve’s face.

“That’s….”

wanted to obtain Eve’s Core.

into a demon back to normal, Raven wants to atone for his sins, Elsword wants to become stronger

“Kukuk, you’re not mentioning yours.”

Eve replied in a tone that said she had nothing to hide. Add was surprised at how easily she had

“Answer.”

Add pondered while laughing. But he couldn’t think of an answer immediately. What should he say

If he answered truthfully by saying he was after Eve’s Core….. It was obvious Eve would start to

But it didn’t seem like any story Add made up on the spot would be enough to fool Eve.

“Wait….”

too much.

“I have someone I want to save.”

“To save that person I need power. An unmatched power. That’s why…. I’m traveling with you

“Is that person important to you?”

despair he had felt back then was coming back.

It could have been just Add’s imagination but Eve’s voice had become slightly softer. Add shook his

“Kukuk, now it’s time for my question.”

“That doesn’t count as a question. You just told me on your own.”

Finally a historical moment where he can do whatever he wanted with Eve….. No, it was actually a

Add couldn’t hide his excitement and quickly ran numerous calculations in his head. How? What

about?

answers from a single question. Eve’s eyes slightly became colder when Add pondered for a long

“….This is a bit unpleasant.”

“Ask within 10 seconds.”

himself quickly about the direction his question would take.

1. Ask about Eve’s technology. His lust for knowledge will be satisfied, it will also help in his

2. Ask about Eve’s battle capabilities. He can use this information when he steals Eve’s core

They were both very desirable. While Add was struggling to choose, Eve’s voice had already counted

“9.”

It must have been an unexpected question because Eve’s eyes opened widely…. But that was also

yellow.

turning back time.

“I don’t know what you mean by that but I won’t let you change your question.”

Add after blowing this great chance blamed himself and admitted his failure. But he quickly changed

Like using Elsword as a hostage to make Eve give up her Core on her own. He could use these

“To borrow words from humans…. He said he’ll be my friend.”

“Of course I didn’t accept. It’s just what he said on his own.”

Add could tell if her cheeks were slightly red because of the campfire or because of some other

“Kukuk, that’s not enough….”

Eve cut off the issue refusing to talk any more about this matter. But Add’s mouth didn’t stop.

“It’s hard to understand using such a simple word. Friends are only established in an equal

“I said I never accepted it.”

dogs but you don’t call them friends.”

“That’s a very rude comparison.”

Add knew his relationship with Eve would worsen very quickly if this went on….. But his mouth

Was it because he had remembered the past he had tried so hard to suppress? Or was there some

Add felt disgusted with himself but didn’t stop talking.

Friends? Give me a break.”

Before long Eve’s gears were floating around her. A very hostile reaction, normally this would

He didn’t like how she got this angry just because he had spoken lowly of Elsword.

Slap! A gear flew past slapping Add’s cheek.

she was furious.

conversation.

Add stood up naturally almost as if the conversation just now never took place. He wanted believe it

He could feel the sting of her glare on the back of his head.

“Kukuk.”

bad if he was spotted by the castle guards but he didn’t care. Actually, Add felt like getting

Would that help him clear out this dark and cloudy feeling making his heart suffocate?

He only managed to buy Eve’s hostility rather than getting any information from Eve through the

not to beat himself up over it.

guard down…. But things don’t always work out as intended.

the El Search Party.

Add heard a bright voice when he was bathing in the night breeze in self-deprecation. When Add

“Did you come to get me because I might get lost? Thank you!”

head back right now. Ara asked worriedly when Add continued to quietly stare in front.

“Just a bit longer….”

her eyes were dyed in red.

“You are right now….”

Ara explained while smiling. But this form of Ara’s was disturbing for Add. It was because Eun who

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powers a bit.”

“Pardon? Huh? ....um Mr.Add?”

“Lord Eun says she wants to speak with Mr.Add by herself. Would that be alright?”

Add didn’t know what Eun was thinking but he wasn’t in any mood for conversation. Despite the

“Lord Eun told me to say that since Mr.Add ‘has more time than everyone else’ can he please spare

“…..”

glare. But she didn’t go back on her words.

facing her didn’t serve any purpose.

“I’m already here boy.”

Seeing a girl who was smiling innocently until just now make such a bewitching smile…. Add

“Thank you for listening to my request boy. So where shall we start?”

He couldn’t get used to her acting so voluptuous in Ara’s appearance. Eun laughed frantically at

“Are you afraid that you might get bewitched by my charms? You don’t have to worry. I won’t eat

“I can’t distinguish you from Ara. Even if you’re borrowing her body, make it so you guys are

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State where Ara’s consciousness was still intact and a state where Eun’s consciousness fully comes to

At Add’s request, Eun seemed to ponder for a moment then snapped her fingers.

“Are you satisfied now boy? I can keep going until you’re satisfied if you’re not.”

Add stiffly glared at Ara, no Eun.

was smiling at him mischievously. This made Add uncomfortable and annoyed.

“If you’re going to say something meaningless I’m going to head back.”

“Wouldn’t it be very uncomfortable for you to go back right now? Didn’t you have a fight with the

“……”

continued to make a smile that he couldn’t measure the depth of.

“Just what is your motive?”

while unfolding the leftover Dynamos he had from setting up the optical camouflage. But Eun’s

Just what trick did she use to find out about the argument he just had with Eve? Can she see far out

And she also knew how Add was after Eve….. For Add, Eun wasn’t something he could let his

“You don’t have to be so serious. Didn’t I tell you from the start? I’m on boy’s side.”

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Eun who was borrowing Ara’s body held out her hand.

someone in the El Search Party be on his side.

help him.

But she was too suspicious. There was no way she was saying she would help without any ulterior

“I want boy to ask for my aid.”

This was the second refusal. Eun was too suspicious of an entity and there was no way for him to to

“That’s too bad….”

Instead of the bewitching smile she was making before, she made a laugh filled with vain. Then she

“Boy will experience something cruel soon. Don’t hesitate to ask me for help when that time comes.”

Eun slowly closed her eyes as Add coldly shot back. Then Eun suddenly opened her eyes wide and

“Ah! Did you have a nice conversation with Lord Eun?”

Judging by the way she spoke, it was Ara. Add was sure because although she still had the white hair,

“You can’t listen?”

seemed to be able to hear the conversations that were going on. But Ara seemed to fall asleep when

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Ara scratched her head in embarrassment as she waved her hand. Eun’s second proposal, saying

Also about how he’ll suffer something cruel.

to think about when he didn’t even know of her motive.

“…..What?”

Phoru inside the cave before?

There really was a Phoru.

“Hmph! Hmph!”

Ara cheered for the Phoru with her fists clenched tightly. She seemed to have completely forgotten

“What? I’ve been found out?!”

out his sword and then shouted.
“I’m the great bandit W

Chapter end