Elsword – Time Trouble v3c5

It’s was the capital of the principality of Senace which was Velder’s ally nation. As to be expected

due to the demon invasion of Elrios. Hamel had now transformed into a city during the time of war.

maintaining public order…….there were way too many tasks that had to be done.

where they had almost forgotten how to fight. That’s why they had hastily requested for

this point deployed Velder Kingdom Knights to Hamel according to the pact of their alliance with

Penensio, the leader of the Velder Kingdom Knights was sitting leaning against a wall in the streets

Refugees passing by stole a glance at him but they just passed by after seeing Penensio’s calm

street while watching people passing by. He let out a solemn sigh.

groaning in pain, you almost couldn’t find anyone that wasn’t limping or had trouble moving their

invasion. But that wasn’t it. People with more serious injuries didn’t even get the chance to escape to

What Penensio was seeing in front of him was just the tip of the iceberg. The actual situation was

up running to him then saluted.

“Alright.”

Penensio’s gloomy answer, the soldier reported hesitantly thinking that he had done something

“People called the El Search Party are requesting a meeting with you captain. They are saying they

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“Will that be alright?”

the amount of people that wanted to meet Penensio were more numerous than the clouds in the sky.

nobody was begging to speak with Penensio.

That was why his soldiers were filtering through those requests for his sake…..But the El Search

“I heard about their fight in Elder as well. They might be of help. And also….”

off. Penensio looked at the soldier’s back as he closed his eyes then let out a tired sigh.

different nations. Velder Kingdom Knights were foreign forces here. This situation where a foreign

Penensio had to re-examine many details that he wouldn’t have normally paid attention to before.

his Kingdom and the people as a knight. He didn’t want to act while paying attention to complicated

“Captain huh…..”

unique footsteps approach him. They weren’t footsteps of weak refugees that were passing by.

When Penensio opened his eyes and looked sideways, he could see unfamiliar faces behind the

“I’m captain of the Velder Kingdom Knights, Penensio. Welcome…..”

A familiar boy. Penensio closed his mouth when his eyes met with Elsword. Other members looked

Eve asked the representative for the rest.

“Do you know each other, Elsword?”

When Elsword bowed extremely politely, Penensio also bowed quietly in response. A certain shared

two.

“Does that mean he’s quite strong? That will be useful.”

at Add confusedly as to why he cut off the conversation so openly. Add laughed quietly.

time to waste.”

“Alright, let’s do that.”

quiet gaze then continued the conversation.

“I’ve already heard from the court magician. She also told me about how all of you will be here.”

the talking to Rena and quickly approached beside Elsword and poked his sides.

much right?”

Elsword must have lately realized it as well and nodded heavily. They had forgotten because they

shocking event.

even begin to imagine watch kind of backlash it would bring. They won’t be able to hide it forever

Add ran various simulations in his head while looking at Elsword.

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people’s gaze towards her brother Elsword become filled with misunderstanding and suspicion?

“No, it’s not like I care about what happens to you…….”

“……I was just talking to myself. Forget it.”

“I’d like an explanation about what happened just now.”

past.”

When Eve spoke sternly, Add froze in middle of his laugh. But that only lasted for a short moment

“Then let’s talk with just the two of us tonight. Kukuk.”

“……”

situation.

and Penensio’s conversation. Eve was not too knowledgeable about human world’s affairs so she

because Rena had stopped her. But she wants to hear an explanation separately.

this in a different angle, this was a chance to talk with her alone. It could be a chance to make her

He’ll approach closer to his goal like this step by step.

“Mr.Add? I have something I want to ask.”

Add was laughing enjoyably when Ara poked his back. Add had been feeling joyful for a change but

“Who are the demons that are threatening Hamel?”

Penensio who’s been speaking with Rena heard Ara’s words and told her. Ara got extremely

“Finally, Elder broth……”

Add got extremely surprised and quickly covered Ara’s mouth with his hands. Ara’s eyes turned

back.

sister of that battalion’s general was right here.

and the gloomy faces of all the people sitting leaning on the wall only blinking vacantly.

This was a city in the middle of war and the person responsible for creating this situation was Ran.

Add told Ara with a threatening expression.

“MmmMmph?”

couldn’t hear.

didn’t know what to do. This irritated Add who was serious.

quickly if they find out.”

Ara asked about how he knew Ran and her relationship with a surprised expression. Add gestured

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breathing blankly while not even moving a finger.

“Look, this is all Ran’s doing. Revealing you’re his sister here would only put yourself and even us in

“……”

took his hands off. Eve who had been watching spoke coldly.

“It’s that something stupid like that. And also….”

Penensio asked with a serious tone.

“I, I don’t know anything! Elder brother Ran and I really don’t know each other. It’s not like I

Ara got startled and answered hastily…..and it became a situation where it would have been better

quickly stepped up and spoke to Penensio.

introduce us to the lord here?”

He could have just asked the soldiers but Penensio started to personally guide them.

worth treating specially. Aisha coming first and telling him beforehand must have played a part but

Ara’s face had turned bright red and she was slowly walking in the very back of the group with her

Add muttered to her.

“……Yes, I’m sorry.”

“Even we could get in trouble because of your mistake. Don’t you know that the entire El Search

This wasn’t Velder Kingdom, this was Senace which was a completely different nation. If the fact

could get arrested, imprisoned or something even worse. Not only that, but things could go out of

‘……It will become like that for sure.’

picture of a headache filled future and sighed as he took a glance back at Ara then he paused.

“Hey, hey…….”

Ara quickly wiped her tears with the back of her hand but this still couldn’t hide the tears that were

was it some other reason? Add didn’t know but….

Ara cry. Of course, Add had no intention to do that at all. All he did was sharply warn her…..

She was walking with tears dripping down her face without making any sounds. It was even making

only Add knew that Ara was crying right now.

Ara was also trying her best to wipe away her tears but it seemed she was having trouble suppressing

“It’s just… my heart hurts so much knowing that Elder Brother caused all of this…..”

Add shut his mouth after realizing that Ara’s eyes were looking around at her surroundings. He

for sharing this kind of feelings with her.

younger sibling who was left behind supposed to do?

Add sighed after recalling how Elsword couldn’t even think about fighting when he was suddenly

This wasn’t something to scold Ara for.

“……Yes.”

tie him up and drop him in the water, do whatever you want.”

this to Elsword as well.

out a dejected sigh.

“……I’m sorry.”

Add forcefully brought out the words that were trying their best to not leave his mouth.

“…….May I really?”

Add spoke while looking sideways. People in the streets that had stopped to look at the two of them

“Thank you.”

his usual self, Add didn’t say anything and silently turned his head.

The best thing Add could do was to provide her a place to shed her tears. He could bear with this

Since he had also cried before.

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walked slowly but because they had already communicated using the Nasod Megaphone, and

without much delay.

crying for a while.

“Hmph, its better than having you get in our way later.”

When Ara responded with a sweet smile with her eyes still red from crying, Add snorted and entered

Well, it was like the El Search Party to be moderately soft hearted anyways.

be the lord. When Ara and Add who had arrived late approached them, the lord got up from her

Bright white armor, she was a girl with pretty and long blonde hair. Add was slightly surprised that

tasks?

“A little girl?”

wore a heavy armor, she was still a lot shorter than Add.

Even before the others could respond to Add’s blatant rude reaction, the lord trailed her words as if

“First of all, I’m a boy.”

But no matter how you saw, he looks like a girl. Add stared suspiciously at the lord’s fine gold

kid who looked like a girl no matter how you saw was actually a guy?

Add just wished he wouldn’t get in their way. Add turned his attention about the lord’s appearance

“So, how’s the situation going here?”

Hamel. And your name is?”

Add’s impression of him changed when he was treated politely. Unlike his pretty appearance, he was

if things went well.

hand first requesting for a handshake. Chung also smiled as he grabbed Add’s hand.

“Kukukuk, it’s nothing. We’ll finish this up quickly since we’re here. Just you wait.”

Add felt uplifted when the lord humbled himself and treated him with respect. Normally, people in

They haven’t shared too many words yet, but Add could already sense that he’ll be easy to talk to.

“And who’s this lady over here?”

Ara also smiled and held out her hand….. But Chung’s face abruptly stiffened. He looked around

with Ara. He then slowly stepped backwards.

didn’t care about the others’ confused gaze and went back to his seat and reached out his hand

Click!

standing beside the chair that Chung was sitting on before. As an engineer, Add could tell from a

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“Is your name really Ara Haan?”

Ara was startled by Chung’s cold voice but still answered. Chung narrowed his eyes then spoke

“Sir Penensio, arrest Ara Haan.”

“Pardon me?”

Thump! The office door opened then soldiers poured in.

“That’s temporary lord for you. And……”

“It’s an order. Arrest Ara Haan.”

Rena spoke in an angry voice that was rare for her. Add also came to his senses and quickly moved

Getting arrested when they had come to help, what in the world…..

At Chung’s cold words, Add realized what was going on right now.

Add quickly tried to select some words to persuade Chung but realized that nothing he said to this

Chung’s eyes were burning with rage, with fury as if he’ll never forgive.

“……What did Elder Brother do?”

Ara must have realized the situation as well and asked with a shaking voice. You could tell with a

mixed in.

Speaking this seemed to have made Chung angrier and he clenched his fists. Chung was shaking in

“She only needs to have her life intact. Arrest her.”

moment when Add was about to activate his Dynamos, Elsword kicked the ground and sprayed his

Cl-cl-cl-cl-clank!!

soldiers were holding flew towards the ceiling. Elsword who had just disarmed all the soldiers in an

Elsword didn’t say any words but his message was conveyed very clearly. Eve and Rena also held up

His soldiers got instantly disarmed but Chung wasn’t startled even for a bit. He held up the weapon

“While unworthy of the title, I’ll suggest as the one who’s representing this Hamel. I won’t question

“That won’t do. Ara is like a cute little sister to me.”

“Trying to blatantly arrest her without hearing anything out, how rude of you.”

really wrong.

“I clearly gave all of you your chances…….”

“I’ll destroy all of you as well if you get in my way.”

Wrrrrrrr, an ominous sound. A chill went down Add’s spine soon as he realized that this sound was

It wasn’t just a blunt weapon?! Then…..

A shout and thunderous roar rang across the room.

It was just as Chung said.

Chapter end