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that theyve never seen before.

the girl lightly swung the staff she was carrying.

by that.

right? I wont let you off easily if anyone says that they dont know.

The girl gave a cute wink after revealing her name as Aisha. The El Search Party that had been

by this atmosphere and couldnt reply.

all be clapping in joy.

Elesis standing at the back made an odd fake cough. When Aisha reacted to this and turned around,

Aisha saw this and looked down at her own chest area then let out a sigh.

Aisha murmured as she sighed then narrowed her eyes as she looked at Elesis.

You are the one whos going too far. Why are you intervening as you please, Dimension Princess?

but identity is important after all.

Elesis was replying bluntly but it didnt look like she wanted to immediately solve this by violence.

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and Aisha knew each other.

Elsword and I are talking. Back off.

Are you saying you want to fight me?

We both already know that we havent clashed before because I was afraid of Big Sister Elly. And

Aisha spoke this line then smiled asshe swung her halberd lightly. Plasma was created from tip

looking at this thought that she had ambushed during the middle of their conversation. But the

Plasma Cutter that had flown far caused a roar far behind Elesis as it broke down dozens of

eyebrows. She then exclaimed as if she was bewildered.

clean them all up!

Ah, but with this, maybe it should only take around 30 seconds?

leaned her sword against her shoulder.

Thanks~

couldnt believe this situation and stared numbly.

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When Elsword ran forwards as he called out, Aisha clicked her tongue.

if you follow her right now.

Is he deaf? Add came to his senses and tried to manipulate the Dynamos to stop Elsword.

really suspicious. But it was true that they just got helped.

unlike Adds worries, Elswords strides as he ran after Elesis gradually slowed down. It soon became

Elesis didnt even look back once at her brother and was walking away silently. No matter how

didnt see as he checked up on conditions of the other members.

Their injuries were bad but they werent bad enough to leave any after effects. Theyll be back to

Add trailed his words and took a slight glance at Aisha who was smiling proudly.

Didnt I tell you not to ask that question?

Well, it seems like the story will get long. So Ill invite you all to my villa. We can talk in detail there.

Wasnt the Velder Liberation army still fighting with the demon army? Add was about to protest but

they were fighting inside a destroyed city, amongst the ruins.

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Its an ocean.

Its been a while since Ive seen an ocean.

turned around to stare at Aisha with an astonished gaze.

..Wasnt this space warp? And teleporting not only herself but other people as well?

faint. Of course, the quantum teleport that Add used was also an amazing skill. But that was only for

But this was clearly an ocean.. It must be extremely far away from Velder that the El Search Party

Justwhat are you?

turned around and smiled.

..Thats not a proper explanation.

nonsensical things. Add would obviously have also tried to master magic if it was something that

Then would you be able to understand if I said Im the Super Great Aisha that got all her magic

..

couldnt tell her inner thoughts.

Thank you for inviting us but could you let us go back? Other people are fighting in Velder right

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Aisha disappeared instantly after she replied lightly. The El Search Party couldnt even get surprised

Shes really gone.

Eve and Add unknowingly shared their opinions about Aishas disappearance. It was such a logic

You could tell easily that Aisha possessed amazing powers just by seeing how she had teleported the

I finished it. There shouldnt be any problems now.

sunbed 15 seconds later to drink a grape juice out of the straw.

Ara asked with an innocent face as if she couldnt understand. It was obvious that you couldnt

I tied them down with a dimension barrier. The demon army that captured Velder wont be able to

dare come out carelessly.

When Rena spoke as if she had recalled memory from a far past, Aisha looked at her with an

D, do you remember? Big Sister Rena?

history but no one had ever seen her face. Is that you?

Aisha nodded with a quite disappointed look.

desperately. Angkor, stop sitting around and work.

Aisha made a displeased expression as she let fly a miniature devil that was sitting on her shoulder.

saw the gears floating near Eve and tilted its head.

sunbeds and circled around Reby and Moby.

When Aisha coaxed with a low voice, Angkor winced then hurriedly started opening the sunbeds

Since she was a Velder Kingdoms court magician it seemed like she was an ally.but they couldnt

expression.

Thank you for helping. But Ill have to ask a couple of questions. But first, wed like to treat our

Add cut off Renas words then requested the most urgent thing first. Aisha narrowed her eyes then

Then a golden circle surrounding Add and the El Search Party was formed then everyones wounds

time was getting rewound.

Its amazing!

like she didnt know how to react as she stroked the place on her body where the bleeding wound

Add also realized his body had recovered to a perfect state within couple of seconds. But he couldnt

wasnt a reason to trust her blindly.

everyone when dinner is ready.

spoke to Rena.

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You couldnt even ignore him if he was looking like that.

opened his mouth when the others had gone far away enough to the point where the sound of them

You, just whats your identity?

who rules over darkness after making a contract with the Demon God. Sometimes, a grand magician

Magician Aisha. If youre asking about the very essence, the Great Genius Magician Aisha.

Judging by what Rena said, she must be a Velder Kingdoms court magician..

I helped you and now youre whining to me about why I only observed and didnt help? Since

..

like the person who just got saved from drowning asking for their saviors belongings.. But he still

Whats your relationship with Elesis?

magician to be acquainted?

I can tell with a single glance that you are no mere acquaintances. Isnt it strange for a woman thats

Would it be an acceptable answer if I said..we were comrades that had been together before but

Aisha replied back with still only one eye opened. There was nostalgia mixed into her voice as if she

Im answering you because I know that youre asking in the place of everyone else. Be thankful.

How can she be so impudent? But it was kind of understandable considering her skills.

make Elesis, who had driven the El Search Party into a brink of annihilation, back off with just

Alright, leaving that aside. What do you plan on doing next? Shouldnt you quickly liberate Velder

I have no such intention.

Add was a bit confused at this unexpected reaction from Aisha. Of course, it wasnt because Add

righteousness about how Velders suffering citizens should be liberated soon as possible.

have these thoughts instead?

amok in Elrios?

Aisha let out a laugh as if she was amused. Actually, even Add was a bit embarrassed after he had

people to do something?

I have various restrictions as well so I cant wield my powers however I wish. Also, the current

a while so I want to rest for a bit.

Well, she would have acted already if she was going to change her mind from Add who was a total

the El Search Party from a brink of annihilation and restricted the Velders demons.

even have dream of within just couple minutes?

be.

Can you continue to.

Aisha didnt even bother listening to Add as she cut him off. Add shut his mouth in shame after

Aisha opened her eyes and raised her upper body and spoke as she looked at Add.

think about relying on me anymore.

Aisha laughed when Add raised his temper.

actually avoiding each other.

Add couldnt say anything at this consolation that wasnt actually consoling. If Aisha came with the

she probably the most powerful magician in history?

Saving Eve isnt my task. Its yours. Am I right?

Does magic also allow you to read minds? But considering how she knew everyones names, and

group.

closed and was bathing in sunlight.

moment to rest recently right?

Add spoke bluntly and moved his steps. Aisha behind him was making an empty laugh but he

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place. You could distinguish them if you looked carefully.

The flawlessly precise ones should be Eves and the ones with dizzy and disorderly strides must be

But the footprints were separated. Crossroads, Add hesitated for a moment in the place where the

Where Eve headed was the forest. But what can he do by meeting with her right now?

over. Of course, Add wasnt intending on accepting those words quietly But nothing would get

Tch.

foams broke after hitting the rocks and blue water sweeping in and out of the golden sands was truly

Almost to the point where the fact that they were risking their lives to fight Elesis a while ago felt

would have gotten chopped up by Elesis. And there were actually instances where it almost

Add stopped to look across the horizon and muttered on his own.

Aisha pushed the El Search Party away asking them to take some moments to rest..

there was one thought that came up clearly, but he didnt want to admit it.

The El Search Party lost against Elesis.

Add who could time travel, Elsword who threw himself into the fight despite her sister being the

moment.

Elesis. Bringing out her true abilities was their limit.

..Kukuk.

possibility that he could fight Elesis and defeat her.

thinking like this, for being glad that he was just able to survive.. It was way too pathetic.

Ahaha!!

with him. Was this the feeling of where someone was letting out their feelings alone but realized that

girl cheerfully running along the beach.

Ara who had been cheerfully laughing and running by herself saw Add and waved her hand towards

So Mr.Add is here too?

Add was at a loss for words when he saw Ara smile without any folds on her face. How can she

about the fact that she was fighting with her life on the line just a while before.

made her long black hair wave.

Ara discovered a crab that was scurrying busily along the beach and called Add over with a hand

Add to urge him to come over.

Just how are you so..

ear to listen to the sound coming from inside. She was totally having fun.

the point where the waves reached and dipped her ankles in sea water.

Anything he said would be useless at this point. Add was dumbstruck but he still couldnt say

Wasnt Ara the one who had to go through most life threatening moments? Eun didnt come out to

She had a right to relax and rest like this.

..Im fine.

could blame her or tell her to bear this heavy weight of defeat.

I said Im fine. Wheres Rena?

so he should discuss their future plans with her.

start thinking about their next course of action.

When he looked towards the far off direction tip of Aras hand was pointing to, he could see a

Were going to have a serious talk now so dont get in the way. Stay here and play.

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was after such things had happened. Wasnt she too carefree?

Because theres no point in being restless.

Add instinctively realized what she meant and swallowed the words he was about to say.

she should know this better than anyone else without having someone else telling her.

today.

Then will you play together with me after youre done talking?

Well, he could play along with her for a bit if he felt like it after he finished talking with Rena.

put together prettily. When Add approached close, she turned her head towards him and made a

Hows your body?

Add replied bluntly then stared down at Rena while standing still. Rena was smiling as usual but they

Like I said before, my calculations were off. I made a mistake.

Rena shook her head but Add couldnt accept it.

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there would have been a limit because Add wasnt a warrior. But he still couldnt shake off the

His calculations were wrong. He didnt want to admit this but he had to.

Im not crying to have you comfort me. What are we going to do now?

Rena replied with a voice that was soft as a spring wind and looked up at Add to seek for an answer.

and stopped.

Im sorry. My thoughts were wrong. Ive got nothing to say to Raven now.

Add repeated his words with a strict tone as if he was scolding her.

surpass Adds calculations and displayed transcending abilities to defeat Elesis at least once?

Im not doing this so we can lick each others wounds. Lets just end this by saying it was a mistake

..

Their lives had been barely saved from the clutches of death by an abrupt helping hand. Nothing

Elesis will be waiting for them and the El Search Party cannot defeat her.

When Rena honestly admitted, Add closed his eyes then let out a sigh.

he ended up forcefully questioning Rena right now. No matter how extremely skilled Rena was, she

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herself far away, Eun didnt look like she wanted to come out and help.

rest up for now.

Also.

Listen to this if you get bored.

Rena asked with a surprised expression. Add replied bluntly then turned his body around.

Thanks.

was waving her hand telling him to come over quickly but he ignored and got on the Dynamos.

He needed some time alone to think about what he should do next.

The El Search Party sat around the table and quietly ate the dinner that Angkor had supposedly

ingredients were nice so it tasted good.

Only the owner of the villa Aisha talked lively amidst this deathly silent dinner table.

couldnt even chop up a slice of meat.

Add had to answer her accordingly because no one else answered. Aisha stretched out her chest and

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should also make sure to get a good taste of this.

Seriously, someone say something. Add answered accordingly while muttering in his mind. He had

Everyone was mechanically chewing the food in front of them. Eve, Elsword, Rena and Ara all had

Add boiled up from inside when he saw them all nibble with a gloomy faces. Add pushed down and

without chewing properly.

warm water here. Its better to go together.

At Aishas suggestion, Rena got up from her seat as if she didnt have much appetite in the first

usual Rena. Eve and Ara also quietly followed Aisha.

After Aishas words, a silence descended upon the dinner table. It was obvious because only

Wellno one said anything even when everyone was sitting together.

Add dropped his spoon in displeasure. He really didnt like this. Elsword had already put down his

Add looked at Elsword who looked like he had become a statue then frowned.

Well, many of them did die in the other timelines but werent they all alive right now? Of course,

Elesis.

bunch of softies in the first place? Why were they acting like the world had ended from mere

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He realized a moment later that Elsword had called him. When Add didnt answer, Elsword called

Big Brother Add.

He didnt feel like answering but it was even more difficult ignore. Elsword had opened his mouth

before.. But chance of that was small considering how Eve wasnt saying anything as well.

Yes.

defeat towards himself. He trailed his words almost like a groan.

This was an annoying thing to hear for Add, but he didnt feel like threatening Elsword to stop. He

I finally met Big Sister. I was able to fight..because you told me. But we lost.

Elswords back shook thinly.

Elesis back that looked like he could reach if he just stretched out his hand a bit further actually was

Im sorry.

Add felt furiously annoyed but he still couldnt hit Elsword. Add didnt know where to direct the

hurt his hand.

Stop talking. Its annoying to listen to.

A sharp voice, Adds emotions were contained in his voice. He could tell what Elsword with his

If Elsword had struck down Elesis immediately, then maybe Elesis wouldnt have gotten any chance

annihilated. Aishas intervention was truly unexpected; it was basically a rescue that came from the

Elsword was blaming himself for putting everyone else in danger because of his hesitation.

Unlike the forceful words Add spoke, his voice was soft to the point where it surprised Add himself.

Add pretended that he didnt know anything, pretended that he couldnt hear anything as he looked

How could he blame someone who was apologizing for not being able to strike down someone

of Elsword from the past and bitterly moved his hands.

Thats enough.

As a man himself, he had to pretend that he couldnt see these tears filled with regret.

the room. He couldnt sleep at all because he couldnt settle his feelings.

He had no choice but to try.

rooms owner, Aisha was sitting pompously on her chair with her chin resting on top of her hands.

standing on the doorsill.

Coming into a ladys room without a knock this late at night? Theres no worse discourtesy. Ill turn

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Im not changing my decision. This is the last time Ill help you guys. Shouldnt you be glad just

She was a powerful magician that even made Elesis back off. Add would be no match for her if he

But he couldnt avoid the things he had to say just because of their differences in strength.

be thankful if you did.

help them, he could to raise both of his arms and welcome her with cheers.

You must have seen already during the dinner today, everyone is a mess right now. Well lose even

They already lost to Elesis. Then what should they do next? Just because Rena, Ara, Elsword and

Let those softies do whatever they want. Coming up with the El Search Partys strategies and plans

He didnt even need to be shy about it.

Didnt you bring us here for that purpose?

Add didnt hesitate as he explained.

you to come personally to stop Elesis. Since that goes against the restriction you talked about. On

come and keep us alive.

You already knew Elsword and Renas names.

then gave his conclusion.

Arent you trying to have us defeat the Demons? Otherwise, there wouldnt be any reason for you

It was a reason that everyone hadnt thought of because they were so caught up in their defeat from

minded than the rest.

magician in history, to personally save the El Search Party then even provide them with lodging and

before. She probably had something she wanted from them.

Its not a correct answer..But should I say its not wrong either?

with a confident pose by putting her hands on her waist.

wont take any objections.

You do as I say. You dont have any objections right?

Can I get rid of that person if they exist? It was a smile only a person with this kind of mindset

F.fine.

look weak after coming this far.

had already planned this beforehand.

Also, make sure to knock next time. Arent you lacking delicacy when dealing with girls? No

Aisha narrowed her eyes then clicked her tongue. It looked like she had recalled something

Alright, Im going to sleep now so go back. Ask Angkor if you want some late night snacks.

Aisha spoke then grabbed Angkor that was flying around her then threw it towards Add. Angkor

expression.. It must get overworked by Aisha with various tasks.

the door. Sigh came out of his mouth as the tension eased.

Negotiations while in a disadvantageous position never goes well. But only person who could take

trusting towards people and goodheartedand she was feeling dejected right now.

Its a sad story.

beside him. When he looked carefully across the corridor, a shadow was leaning its back against the

blinding white hair.

Ara is completely asleep. And I slept during the day.

she approached, Angkor who had been floating around Add got surprised and dove into Adds chest.

You already look like you know everything. Do I have to explain?

My, boy seems quite upset. What is boy upset about? I was actually in the middle of being quite

..

Sense of defeat from Elesis? Sense of despair? Add had already experienced that disgustingly a lot

an existence that they couldnt surpass as they were nowBut wasnt this anything new?

How mighty did Shadow Master seem when he encountered it for the first time in Elder? Add was

through this fight with Elesis.

Just telling them to be glad that they were able to survive is such a cruel thing to tell them. Of

that on ones own.

smiling voluptuously as she looked outside beyond the window to look up at the moon hanging in

Shouldnt you have come to me first for discussions like this? Why are you asking for help from a

Its was not a discussion. Im getting her to cooperate.

Eun was acting like this, but she felt displeasing to him to the core right now.

the moment where boy could secretly achieve his desires? Wouldnt it be quite possible to make Eve

Hmph.

were strangers after this mission, that was before they had fought Elesis.

helplessness and sense of defeat.

Then what is the boys way?

Add let out an exaggerated laugh in order to block Euns question.

with each other all now had a gloomy face and was silent as if they had become mutes..Being

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flower filled atmosphere..then couldnt stand around and watch when it suddenly became a

fight with Elesis was a defeat.

objectives that were added during his fight with Elesis were to make sure that Rena and Elsword

All of those had been accomplished. Except for the fact that they thought they could almost defeat

Although Add was quite surprised that Elesis hadnt shown her true skills up till that moment, and

Well fine, Im also quite anticipating this so Ill play along.

smile but Add didnt even give an eye and walked past her.

How can I think of such things when boy is worrying so much for the sake of others?

I just dont like this. Thats all.

Alright, lets say theres this somewhat dislikable sculpture. At first, he thought that it looked

saw it again, he discovered in some point, that there was some good parts about it. Its unexpectedly

compromise to bear and carry it around with me for longer.

Who was it that had carried around that sculpture all this time? It was obvious to get annoyed when

Its really displeasing.

enemies the moment when Add steals the Core thats basically Eves life. All the smiles and overly

soft kindness he had seen before would disappear and theyd shake in anger as they point their

Then wouldnt it be better to have the other members continue to dwell in despair like this? That

already beyond the point of considering such things.

very profitable thing to do, he was so annoyed right now that he couldnt stand it.

Add stopped his steps and clenched his fists.

Search Party are caring for each other with overly soft hearts like they always do.. Thats when

He had to teach those overly soft hearted fools the bitter taste of the world. Shouldnt they then live

dont open your heart to someone so blindly. Theyll realize this obvious truth all too late.

This was the future Add had to achieve. His current actions were just him hiding his claws and fangs

Add engraved on his own heart again.

He needs Eves Core in order to go back to the past where hes from. The El Search Party will be

..Even if it breaks, Ill break it myself.

He couldnt let somebody else leave a scratch on it