3. Confession

After defeating the demons and also defeating(?) Karis, El Search Party prepared to camp outside.

Add sat beside Elsword who was organizing his sleeping bag and abruptly asked.

Add had only encountered Elesis as an enemy. Of course the fact that she was still amazingly skilled

was this much of a playful and broad minded person.

fortitude?

No what I meant was..

Guys can go bathe now.

Elsword, Raven, Chung, Add and Ciel headed to the river they located beforehand. Everyone was

With an extremely troubled tone...

..

then nodded.

..Why are you asking me Elsword?

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I see.

But girls like guys with big chest.

Add asked hastily without realizing he did then waved his hands when everyones gazes gathered on

Its not like I care. I just need it for research data.

order to go back to his own universe. Although he had no clue what he needed to do to raise them.

It makes you look dependable. Bigger looks more manly.

Add hadnt cared about manliness before but ended up unconsciously staring at his own chest. He

Its not like Add wanted to show off to girls. This was just the feeling of not wanting to have any

Elsword and Chung must have felt the same as Add because they were looking down at their own

It is big after all.

Raven was making an expression as if he didnt know what to say at Chungs exclamation. When the

You dont have to be hasty. Itll get bigger as you grow up.

Ciel just passed over Adds agitated answer with a smile as if he knew how Add felt all too well.

It was a second time but Add didnt like bathing with other people after all. Add washed quickly

Although I dont know if its really second time.

from his jacket. But Eun was sound asleep and didnt look like she was going to wake up.

He thought about waking her to get additional information but he already heard most of what he

give him a kiss at the same time.

People here dont have any idea who D was and the kiss part was even more hopeless. Anyways,

Alright.

the affection point issue, hell experiment a bit then lean towards the path that has the most chance

Add decided his course of action and was about to move forward but stopped. Elesis was

You washed really fast, Add.

She was speaking with a smile but Add couldnt help but to become cautious. Add had suffered so

He was worried that shell turn on him all of a sudden and try to strike his neck.

members reactions such thing shouldnt happen.

He knew that in his head but couldnt help but to become nervous.

Should I scold him for you?

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herbivore being forced to talk to a carnivore with a full stomach.

Elesis tone was soft but Add couldnt refuse her for some reason. Add reluctantly walked beside her.

Good work during the fight earlier.

Elesis and Lu had a huge hand in defeating over 100 demons within such a short time. Of course,

were sweeping through them.

So what do you want from me?

Thats right, Add right now wasnt Add that Elesis knew. Add had basically thrown out the original

And Elesis was suspecting him right now.

No, it wasnt going to end with just suspicion, Elesis hand was already grabbing her sword hilt.

There will be trouble if you dont explain properly.

She meant that she was going to resort to force if necessary.

being a world with someone similar to you was something thatd only come up in young peoples

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younger than before, became shorter and various possible minor guesses.

explained to the other members that I became like this due to a side effect of an experiment. Dont

Add could play innocent all he wanted. Elesis certainly didnt have any clear evidences to expose

Im at a loss for words.

ally.

Add usually tries really hard to avoid me. He would have run away quickly if I asked him to talk

..

It will take long time to explain. Ill talk when everyone is gathered.

I wont cause any harm to you guys so decide after you listen to what I say.

So you suspected me just because I didnt refuse to take a walk with you?

Elesis answered as if it was no big deal.

You were randomly scoping me out?

have strongly suggested that we should leave soon as possible because it was too dusty.

Well that was true. Add didnt like this village with ash flying everywhere either. Elesis shrugged then

Elesis murmured as she stroked the area around Adds eyes.

will be fine with anywhere long as you can have a place to rest.

flipping over Adds eyelids as if it was a natural thing to do.

Im checking if theres anything else wrong with you other than fatigue. I learned palpation during

Add annoyingly hit Elesis hand away. He felt stupid for becoming momentarily embarrassed. But

But you acting like this is just like Add. Youre like Add but not like Add at the same time. I dont

Dont pry, I said Ill explain everything.

Elesis said this as she took her hand off her sword then turned around.

What are you going to do if I run away?

Elesis looked back towards Add and grinned.

.

his jacket pocket.

It should be better to tell them up to certain extent. Also, get your facts correctly. Hiding

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Boy must have quite a grudge against me. Cant you forgive me already?

Eun didnt say anything when Add scolded her with an angry voice. Add looked up at the night sky

I can agree with your goals but I wont agree with your methods. Elesis becoming aware was

information with them should be more helpful with trying to find a way to defeat D.

never have spoken about confessing everything.

I have a good guess at what boy is aiming for but isnt it too risky? You might get kicked out from

Add shook his head.

I can take. Id rather just open up the room for discussion and obtain whatever information I can.

Still, getting expelled from the El Search Party is a huge risk. Are you confident?

Even if they were to become cautious of him, itll just end with them tying him up or just keeping

Boy must have concluded that the El Search Party will accept him openly.

El Search Party that Add had witnessed so far was overly soft minded. this place wasnt too much

Boy has changed a lot. He wouldnt have come up with this kind of plan before.

It was to the point where Eve complimented him. Eun asked allusively when Add answered with a

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do next?

Go back to the past? Steal Eves core? Add from before would have immediately answered he was

El Search Party risked their lives to face D even while knowing the extent of his power.

But Add will steal Eves core and destroy the El Search Party even if hes successful in defeating D.

her life.

That was something to think about later. There were things that had to be done right now.

other about todays events.

..Why do you have to nag like that?

Elsword reluctantly took the towel Aisha handed to him. He looked like he didnt want to but was

Can I see the map Raven?

Its faster to go through the hot springs to reach the Grand Cavern.. But well have to join up

There might be enemies at the hot springs.

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You must be tired. Go and rest early Chung.

It tickles, Ms.Elesis.

him of a cat that found a warm denno, another bigger animal in the cat family.

Alright, lets sleep.

away made up his mind and stood up.

He was prepared.. But trying to actually say it out loud made him nervous. Gazes of the group

Elesis who questioned Add before only had one eye open and had a sleepy expression. But she did

Add who was looking up at the night sky made up his mind and opened his mouth.

should all know.

Add nodded at Eves sharp remark.

..Did he eat something strange?

made a puzzled expression. Add didnt mind her reaction and continued speaking.

Whats a parallel universe?

Aisha spoke with a sullen voice as she twirled her hair with her finger.

Ah, Aras lap is perfect for a pillow after all.

Thats a strange and random thing to say. But lets say what youre saying is correct. Then wheres

He got deflected to somewhere else because I jumped to here.

Elesis got up from Aras lap and asked with a sleepy face.

Do you actually believe him Big Sister Elesis? Aisha protested.

Elsword answered instead. Aisha made a dumfounded expression then drew a large circle with her

You probably dont know because youre stupid But parallel universes might exist in theory

impossible. Do you even know what a gravitational force is? How about attractive and repulsive

Aisha snapped as if she was telling Elsword dont talk about something so stupid. She was acting

Force that binds objects to each other, this also applies to universes. Its impossible for people

But I actually did that

Aisha stood up as if she couldnt bare to listen anymore. Add shook his head bitterly.

was here before. But its already difficult enough to prove self-continuity where if me from 10

difficult.

Could it be that youre?

When Raven mediated, Aisha bit her lips and sat down even though she still looked dissatisfied as if

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came here to look for a way to escape from that destruction.

Theres a demon leader called D. It seems hes not here in this universe but he cant be

He skipped the detailed explanation about D. Story would only get more complicated if he said that

I probably dont need to mention about time travel as well..

D?

Elesis and Rena tilted their heads.

..I dont know the details myself. So Id like search for it while traveling together with all of you.

exchanged glances.

Party a group that wouldnt turn down someone asking for help..Add looking like Add from this

Up to here is according to my calculations

Im same as Add that you all know but is not at the same time. I wont ask you to believe what Im

By appealing that hes different from Add B that was here before, he can completely reset the

to 0.

been acting sassy ever since he met her looked quite shaken right now.

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busy with things going on in our universe.

She was theoretically correct. Point Add made just now was a request relying on how the El Search

I cant agree if its not a reason I can accept.

Add clenched his fists tightly at Aishas cold deduction.

mouth was moving on its own.

Desperation in his heart formed his words.

Us?

When everyone couldnt understand, Aisha reluctantly explained.

example, there could be a great and awesome magician called Aisha in that universe as well.

Aisha nodded to answer Aras question.

..Please.

always solved his needs by stealing and destroying. Thats how he has lived so far.

Lend me your strengths so I can save all of you.

bit down hard on his lips and suppressed his emotions.

They wont be able to easily believe the story about parallel universes after all. It was normal for

Give me a chance..to fix my mistake.

They threw away their lives trusting that Add could certainly find a way.

Its better to have more comrades to fight against the demons.

Add slowly raised his head at Elesis and Elswords words. Elesis grinned brightly.

Hmph, I still cant believe that he came from a parallel universe But Ill help him out since

Long as he doesnt get in our way.

When even Aisha, Rena and Raven agreed, Add bit his lips from being immersed in an indescribable

Wait a moment.

Then what happened to original Add who supposedly got deflected out?

This was actually what Eun said and Add didnt know if this was true. But he had no choice but to

Eve, I know youre worried but we cant just tell him to go back right? Lets listen to him more in

I wasnt particularly worried. I just wanted to be sure.

Eve answered like this but seemed like she was going to defer the issue for now. Although she was

Then lets get along well from now on, new Mr.Add. You are Mr.Add right?

Parallel universes huh

Do you know anything about this, Lu?

Then lets hear your story. Tell me how I was in your universe.

I never saw you and Ciel on our side.

sent you here?

For example, me whos more grown up?

Add wanted to deny Aishas example out loud but quietly withheld himself. It felt like itd break the

Elesis smiled when the atmosphere changed towards everyone accepting Add.

was that demon called Karis?

Party.

turned into this form. But lets get along well from now on. Also, this man is my soul companion,

Nice to meet you.

bathed together with the guys. It felt like he was playing along for Lus sake.

You can call me Lu, Ill allow it.

Rena asked with a very wary voice. Eve also looked reluctantly at Lu and spoke.

Karis was originally my subordinate. But she became like that because she was too greedy. I fell

old powers and stop the demon army.

Add spoke out in surprise. Her skills from before was amazing in itself.

above.

brain busily and joyfully raised both of her arms.

Ciel silently put a blanket around Lu who was boasting. Ciel was just caring for Lu so she wouldnt

didnt make her sound all too convincing.

So Karis was plotting something evil after all. I should have stopped her at that time.

I already know that demons caused innumerable tragedies and destruction in Elrios. You obviously

already hard enough to join our strengths just to survive, but they are trying to do something

will eventually lead the Demon Realm to ruin as well.

Dragon, that isnt something you should join hands with. Its flames will fall upon the Demon

Lu sighed then looked around at the group.

I heard rumors about you all even in the Demon Realm. El Search Party, you people were called

all of you were truly beautiful lifeforms shining like stars standing against darkness of the night sky.

Thats not true.

interpreted quickly.

Were not lending strengths. Were fighting together.

Elesis smiled satisfyingly and nodded.

whenever they hear about demons. Kingdom that Elsword and I tried to protect..also disappeared

What?

from surprise.

Lu was biting her lips in agony.

with them is an overburdening request..

Elesis shook her head then spoke clearly.

all the lesser demons following them as well. Stop the destruction of Elrios and also stop the

universe or are a demon. Long as you agree to the purpose of ending the war.

Elesis stood up and held out her hand. Lu hesitated with a dazed expression then smiled brightly as

Thank you for trusting me. Lets do our best from now on!

Add confusedly nodded when Elesis spoke as she turned her head towards him. Other members

Elesis changed the topic after finishing the businesses with Add, Lu and Ciel.

Next day.

Add was included in the same team as Rena, Eve, Elesis and Lu. They were going to scout the hot

He was the only guy here. It was a perfect environment to raise those affection points that Eun kept

But that was a story for when it wasnt raining.

They couldnt even see 5 meters in front of them because of the heavy downpour. El Search Party

the rain but they couldnt do anything about getting wet before they set the whole thing up.

Add could now mobilize 4 Dynamos at once because he repaired them overnight. But they werent

Its noisy so mutter more quietly, useless Add that came from another universe.

knowing Add was a different person that came from another universe.

conversation with a passerby tone.

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..

conversation going.

Well decide when Elesis comes back from examining whats ahead.

dripping down along her cheek made her look very beautiful. Although Add didnt dare to reply to

But Lu responded nonchalantly.

.

Eve and Rena didnt answer again. Add continued the conversation while feeling quite reluctant.

Seriously, youre so meticulously useless.

Does that mean your highness Queen of Nasods knows how to cook?

Ophelia appeared through the dimension gate soon as Eves words ended. Ophelia had a sharp

Youre making your servants cook in the end. Dont speak as if youre the one whos doing it.

What?

frustrating but he had no choice but to admit. There was no cooking feature in the Dynamos yet!

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Youll takes those words back once you try todays dinner.

Eve stared at Add as if she was seriously surprised. Add regretted reacting out of passion but the

Theres no reason that I cant. Take back what you said about my Dynamos being useless if my

If it can satisfy my taste thats been tuned towards Ophelias cooking. Although such a thing will be

Add could somewhat accept words saying he was useless. No, it made him angry but he could bare

Add glared back at Eve from getting seriously angry but Eve just snorted back.

Then Rena butted in to stop the twos argument. Add and Eve were about to turn their heads away

Ill watch the surroundings so leave them to it. Thats how kids grow up.

forbidden from replying to her. Even Add who just joined this El Search Party could tell that Rena

her.

like a persons shadow appeared inside the downpour then Elesis dashed in.

I saw and its no use today. Well have to stop for today.

whenever her head moved.

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Stay outside for a bit, Add.

They were telling him to stay outside in this downpour that could drench someone completely in

Ah, its fine. Ill trust you so just turn away, Add.

Rena scolded Elesis then stretched out a cloth with both of her hands to block Elesis from being

..Ophelia, keep an eye on Add and attack if you have to.

only make things awkward, so why were they so suspicious? Geez.

Eun who had awoken poked her head out slightly to look at Add with a mischievous expression, she

Yes, I know that I have to kiss someone if I want to go back to my universe. I also know that now

But he had no idea what he should do.

Add was turning around while groaning internally then his expression became numb.

Elesis was in her bunny girl outfit again. Its color was different than before and was black this time.

Oh, this? Its an outfit I wore while I was in a circus. Do you want to wear it too Add?

Demons were causing ruckus all over the place so I had to disguise myself in order to gather

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the strongest Red Knights captain. He could understand..

But why did you change into that right now?

..Elesis.

But Big Sister Rena, you wore them together with me before without any complaints. Whats

You should wear something appropriate for the situation. I thought I gave you some proper

Ah, they all got dirty while fighting with Lu.. Isnt that right, Lu?

Come to think of it, I promised you before right Lu? Want one? I have multiple of the same outfit

..Just why would you keep so many of those around?

obvious.

So she keeps multiple bunny girl outfits around just in case she needs them? Rena pressed her hand

Dont get any wrong ideas. We needed various objects in order to scout a city occupied by the

I even have witch and nurse outfits too. Eve, you saw them too right?

Eve had a sigh mixed into her voice as well but Elesis didnt mind too much.

Im going to change into pajamas.

Me too.

Elesis looked very disappointed as she looked straightly at Add. She looked as if she thought of

You want try wearing them Add?

Before that, a meal, dinner comes first. Im extremely starving.

stiffened but Elesis spoke while smiling.

No, apparently Add is going to cook today also.

What? Add? You cooked in your universe?

Add wasnt lying. He had to take care of eating and sleeping by himself before he joined the El

good foods when he was young, but hes been through so much hardship since then) so he could eat

He didnt want to back out when the Dynamos were insulted.

Adds challenge.

Lu and Elesis made a very hungry expression.

Add created fire with his Dynamo then grabbed a kitchen knife. Eve who was watching Ophelia

Category is curry. Rena will be our judge. It should be fair this way.

Rena who ended up becoming their judge gave them a slightly tiresome nod. It seemed Rena was

Add collected himself then decided to make potato slices. He was quickly peeling the potatoes when

Wow, youre really good at peeling that. Our Add would say dont make me laugh when we made

Elesis was on tiptoes looking over Adds shoulder to watch him cook. Add was fine with her

Adds back.

Youre distracting me. Go away.

Add frowned and was about to shoo her off then got surprised from taking a glance at the cutting

Lu was gracefully chewing with her mouth.

Why are you eating it so confidently?!

her lips.

..Are you guys possessed by ghosts that couldnt eat potatoes their entire life?

frowned.

Ah, seriously.

Add quickly peeled a potato and threw it towards her as a way of saying just eat this and go away.

Thanks a lot!

Dont just eat it like that, have some salt with it. And heres some water too.

resumed cooking, he cut some green onions and was about to cut the carrots that he washed

Into Lu and Elesis mouths.

Add stopped moving his kitchen knife and stared at them in disbelief. Noticing Adds gaze, Lu

and held it in her hand as she explained.

..Just shut up.

It seemed she at least understood that she did something wrong.

Lu also lowered her head and stared at the ground. ..Add was sure he was cooking but the mood

gloomy aura beside him.

an ingredient, put them on a dish then held the dish out towards Lu and Elesis.

Can we eat this?

Did these two starve for at least four days? How they were behaving themselves merely because of

realizing.

apron.

Thank you so much!

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know how it ended up like this.. but it was funny.

When Eve approached and spoke to him, Add examined the current status. Ophelia was already

Come to think of it, what happens if I win?

Yes, Ill admit Im useless if I lose. But what if I win?

It was also true that Eve was stronger than him right now.

Kukukuk, then were you able to imagine that I was Add from a different universe? Did you ever

He hasnt felt this excited in a long while. When Add went with the flow and sneered, Eve made a

Her expression. Was completely same as the one in his memories that Add unknowingly stopped

Are you that proud about harassing me while hiding your identity? Youre a rude individual after all.

Add stopped moving his knife then made a sickening smile. His heart felt complicated and stifling

Eve was silent for a moment at Adds reaction then spoke sharply as if she didnt want to talk

Fine, if you win then Ill listen to whatever you say. Ill promise as Empress of Nasods.

Add smiled then turned around. Eve glared at Add displeasingly then went back to her original

Do you have a strategy to win?

Got any good plans? Want me to help?

..Dont get bribed just by potatoes and apples.

asked Add.

Not that one.

permission before eating, it was a great improvement.

ingredients.

I like tomatoes. Make me a juice with those instead! Lu also joined in.

Add would have normally refused instantly but he was listening to their requests for some reason

It felt like he was acting strangely but it didnt feel bad so he was continuing.

This stupid and soft-minded atmosphere, this atmosphere where they dont listen to any of his

Its been a while..

long time. He could listen to any childish or ridiculous requests right now.

No, not really

then frowned.

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Huh? U, uuuuu.. F, fine. Ill allow it for just 1 minute.

to pet her. Then Elesis crouched down and pushed her head towards Add.

making a secret suggestion. But it could still be heard by Lu clearly.

Such a cowardly method! Add, give me twice as more than Elly! I even let you pet my head!

Add let off an empty laugh then resumed cooking. This whole situation was laughable. If him from

use any methods necessary to win and secure Eves wish..

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Cooking competition was over. Ophelias curry was spicy but had a sweet aftertaste. It was vexing

Compared to that, you couldnt even provide curry for everyone because you wasted your

Just as she said, Add couldnt even make enough to give to everyone. Lu and Elesis were shocked

Could it be because I ate too much.?

Lu and Elesis stared at Add nervously but Add took off his apron and held a dish out toward Eve.

..You couldnt even follow the regulations properly. Its your defeat without me having to try

Yes, I lost.

expression.

..You cant waste food after all.

be same as humans. Eve took the curry dish Add held out to her with a reluctant expression.

Eve reluctantly scooped Adds curry with a spoon then brought it to her mouth. Then her face

Kukukuk, how is it?

When Eve couldnt answer right away and was still in shock, Lu and Elesis discretely approached her.

Ill just have a slight taste.

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It tastes special.

same time was unique, people who liked this kind of taste had more than enough reason to like this

But you couldnt say it would be a popular curry. Taste that people normally expected from a curry

But Eve who just ate one spoon was speechless.

it out if you dont like it?

Eves begrudging voice, she wasnt able to hide her shock. It was a tone as if she was just struck a

Add laughed satisfyingly then backed out.

Add, how about your dinner?

I also ate some while cooking.

curry..but one would like it if they liked things with sour taste.

He just needed to feed one person. Add laughed quietly as he heard clearly from behind him.

There were double and triple tents inside Elesis bag. Add set up the tents without much trouble

him. Oberon was giving Add a thumbs up and handing him a towel.

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charge of various minor tasks of the El Search Party.

No, this is only possible because they are human type. My Dynamos are better for things that

Although these guys appear through dimension gates too

annoyingly.

You finished these while we were eating?

like this. This universes Rena was inspecting her weapon right now.

kind of skinship.

.Its fine. Just state your business.

Elesis spoke as she smiled.

Of course in the double..

stiff.

about this without any thoughts?

option. He could catch a cold.

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When Elesis asked with a strangely exaggerated tone, Add frowned and lowered his voice so others

I dont know why but Eve and Rena are wary of Lu. They are not just wary, they hate her. Nothing

But shes probably older than anyone here. Her current form is because she became smaller.

raised her voice.

Understood.

Add got surprised and glared at Elesis. Why was she so easily burying his suggestion that he went

Adds shoulder.

Leave what to me? What are you planning?

if he was patted any more.

Well, we have to get Big Sister Rena and Lu to talk. Big Sister Rena should have more emotional

pulled on Adds cheek.

Its not because of that.

Nasod. Strictly speaking, she wasnt a lifeform.

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Got it.

she didnt care at all about how she was in a bunny girl outfit.

Who said I hated it? The thing between Lu and Rena, just try to take care of it.

turned back around as if she just remembered.

Who would do such a useless thing?

Adds bitter answer then left. Add who was left alone turned his gaze towards far off distance.

It just had to rain.

because he was scared of Elesis warning, it was because he didnt want to get any unnecessary

He was trying to repair his Dynamos before he slept when Eun hopped out of his jacket that was

towards Add.

Girls are bathing so why arent you peeping?! Come on, let us head off to an adventure together!

When Add stared at her blankly from being dumbfounded, Eun spoke as if nothing was wrong with

Isnt it a chance to raise affection points? Hurry up and go peep.

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raise someones affection points. Add was reluctant about this situation but accepted that it was

If Add couldnt go back, that meant Eun was stuck here as well. Was she really suggesting such an

When did I ever make useless jokes to you boy? You wont be seen if you watch from on top of

How could you blatantly say that youre not making a useless joke? Maybe youre missing a liver

I am good at taking out and eating others livers.

But Renas breasts were very attractive even across universes. Any man would fall for..

Eun shut her mouth when Add glared at her seriously. Getting angry at Eun when she was not even

to fix the Dynamos.

If you dont like Rena, isnt Elly also quite attractive? She doesnt have any extra flabs and is

Add smashed down on the ground with his fist. It was a dirt floor so it didnt make much noise, but

Stop.

I get what youre trying to say. I agree on whats n