3. Associate

Screams that tore through his ears. Nothing moved or changed no matter how much he struggled.

groaning in pain.

his eyes as it got consumed by the flames.

His voice was stifled by the screams no matter what he said.

Nothing changed no matter how desperately he called.

He couldnt do a thing as he saw his most important person die in front of him.

It couldnt be turned back no matter how much he screamed in lamentation Just who had

The boy had to witness the flames consume everything important to him as he got pushed down by

That hell turn back time.

he had to destroy the laws of the universe!!

This is..

damage to his nerves.

body. There existed a necessary formula that had to be performed in order to activate the Dynamos.

But using this Double was close to recklessly executing this formula multiple times simultaneously

Its possibility for greater power was almost infinite depending on how Add used it. But he wasnt

Add installed the Dimension Distortion mode to his Dynamos in order to time travel safely. But

Continuing to fight this way was dangerous. Adds body will get injured for sure. Then after certain

simple injuries when such a time came. Add could feel that an ending worse than he could imagine

But.Im alive for now.

Are you regretful that youre alive?

Voluptuous voice filled with allure. Add knew whose voice it was without even having to turn

Didnt I say Ill handle all the remaining tasks? So I did. I also went ahead and healed boys body

I see.

them all out.

Of course shes safe. You dont have to worry about anything at least for today, boy.

thin sigh.

couldnt believe despite how much he repeatedly questioned himself.

body to get up then frowned at the noisiness outside the window.

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you?

something strange and kept having fun taunting himwas now actually speaking like a human?

Then let me bring you your clothing.

a dream.

You, you..

couldnt continue his words.

Eun was sitting on the chair beside the bed and wasnt wearing anything. Eun smiled and held up

Im not completely naked. I borrowed boys clothing for a bit.

matter at all!!

Because Aras clothes got so much blood on them and had to be washed.

voluptuously seeing this.

you next time. Look forward to it.

Just when Add was finally able to relax she goes and does something weird like this. What was she

Distaste. Confusion. How was he supposed to deal with this? Thats all Add could think of right

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Then shall I undress the girl next? Or maybe Elsword?

Eun continued to laugh as if she was enjoying this. Thats right; hell only get caught up in Euns

Come to think of it, this wasnt even the first time he had seen Aras bare body. This damned fox

after Add encountered her!!

was but he couldnt show signs of weakness here.

show him. Her beautifully curved collarbone. The shape of her breasts showed under the jacket as

When Add didnt avert his gaze, Eun lightly flapped the jackets collar this time. Even more of her

..

frame. He almost felt it would be fine if he jumped off the window right now.

Dont mess with me..

continuing to stare at her after that wasnt to appreciate her.

Could it be that Eun was doing this on purpose to make him falter? Exposure could be used as type

could see into the future, couldnt she have already known that Add was about to arrive while she

Eun was perfectly calm and continued bathing even when had Add appeared before her. Then she

The more Add thought about this, more he realized that he had been playing into her hands all

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shivered in distaste.

.

future not be calculative? She would employ numerous methods to achieve her goals.

looking at the El Search Partys girls bathing. But Add apologizing to the girls after and even crossdressing

His misfortune had turned into a fortune. Add hadnt planned this..but thats how things worked

Because Add earned their trust, the party members didnt refuse and believed him when Add who

Entire situation became clearer now that the fight was over.

Add could only assume that Eun choosing the Time Space Coordinates to a location where

of a Specter, she even slighted humans humiliation, ethics and morality and manipulated them to

But Spectre pretending to be a Celestial Spirit or whatever, Add had no intention of swaying his set

It looks like boy is having weird thoughts again. Well, its normal for one to think like that after

Quit it. I dont want to see. So wear something already.

Do I have any reason to listen to that request? Also, I would like to clear up boys

Do I have to get dragged around like this again? Add was looking only at the window while

After accumulating Dao for a long time, you learn to breathe in harmony with all of creation.

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that can be used carelessly.

This field of topic was unfamiliar to Add. However, he was smart enough to quickly understand

Boy must be suspecting that I can see through everything and manipulate everything as if they were

accused of being a Specter and got sealed away.

What she said was right. Wouldnt you be afraid too if there was someone beside you that could see

At first, youd gain benefits by listening to what she said. But as the time went by, it was natural for

suspicions and hostility towards her.

Despite how Eun possessed enormous power, she could only appear in the form of borrowing Aras

I know you wont believe me. But its not like I can know everything. Clairvoyant power is a power

be used carelessly.

Although Add didnt answer, he thought what she said made sense. If Eun was really omnipotent

Even if I can see into the future, everything wont always move according to my will. Because

Whats your point?

not.

She was suggesting that she had only roughly known about everything that happened so far. That

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After defeating the enemy, isnt getting drunk and frolicking with people of opposite sex of your

ways of humans.

continued to stare at the window as he sighed and shook his head.

..Stop it already. What are you going to do if Ara finds out?

something this atrocious with her body.

That was an accident.

now..Isnt Eun just the bad one here?

this type of conversation.

Do not speak ill of Ara. Although boy might say such things, doesnt boy trust me by now? Didnt

Eun unexpectedly sided with Ara. She seemed rather serious judging by how the tone of her voice

Add wanted to see what kind of face she was making right now but couldnt bring himself to turn

window.

If you want me to stop saying these things, then stop doing useless things like this.

Eun repeated what she said before. As if she wouldnt accept him glossing this over.

Isnt that a bit harsh?

..

Euns help, he would have given up the moment when Eve was destroyed.

was an important accomplice.

Wear some clothes if youre going to talk.

this?

Was it because shes a fox that she doesnt understand human moral ethics? But what Eun was

Couldnt you see stuff like a girls body much as youd like? Boy has the power to go back in time

..

in time. There wouldnt be any problems.

become nonexistent when Add traveled back in time.

Dont make me laugh.

Euns tone was as if she was obediently backing off. But that didnt make Adds distaste disappear.

Even if he points something out, she just brazenly glosses it over.

back to square one again.

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Geez, what was Ara thinking believing this thing is a Celestial Spirit? Does she even know that Eun

..

better off not knowing.

body with such burning gaze, boy?

Shouldnt you take responsibility for staring at a beautiful girls bare body with such heated gaze,

.

then changed the topic.

Power of Dark El is needed for Demons to cross dimensions and arrive here. But Dark El is not

She had known this kind of information yet didnt tell him. No wonder why she couldnt be trusted.

Get out now. I want to collect my thoughts.

Why are you being so persistent? Just what do you want to hear from me?

movements because he still didnt dare to turn around.

Whatever. If you have something to say then say it. You didnt wait for me to wake up for no

Eun made a low laugh when Add retorted in distaste.

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Doesnt boy think in his mind that Ara is annoying? But Ara has made up her mind to befriend all

Lets say Adds case was because he kept being an outsider. Was Ara uncomfortable with Eve?

have a bad relationship considering how Ara was listening in secret because she was worried about

So please try to get along well with Ara. Although she can be clumsy, shes still a reliable child.

her.

Alright, Ill keep that in mind.

Im just annoyed that youre still not wearing anything. Hurry up and wear something then get out.

answered. Normally, Eun wouldnt have missed this fact and would have started to tease him. But

She was pretending that she hadnt noticed.

couldnt be completely trustedThe part about how she treasured Ara seemed genuine.

type of noise.

Add realized just a moment later that it was sound of the door opening. Add turned his head around

Person that had opened the door and entered the room was Eve.

Add could only repeatedly open and close his mouth like the fish out of water. Eve was holding a

Add who was sitting on the bed and half-naked Ara(Actually Eun) beside him.

Please have a good time.

Eve spoke coldly despite Adds shout then back-stepped out of the room.

after her then stopped. Eun had held out her spear in front of him even before he realized.

Whose fault do you think this is?

think Eun would act like this in this type of situation for no reason.

No, I didnt look into the future. Im just saying this as a woman. Its much more effective to go

..

continued explaining.

advantage. Youll be able to win the girls favor greatly if you can use this chance well. Although it

I got it, I got it so..

Hand over my jacket.

appearance despite how he had given her some time to get dressed

I got it so hand it over!!!!

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her beautiful bare body was covered with clothes.

simple trick like this but she just didnt choose to.

This is troublesome. Swaying with this method is starting to be less effective so Ill have to think of

While Eun knew about the depths of human feelings, she lacked subtlety. To be precise, it was

Was it because she had lived for so long?

anymore..

A fight had ended today. Being restless with worry wasnt like her. She also had to return the body

Today was supposed to be a day when the fight had ended. It was a time for celebration. Ara who

Eun thought this but her body dropped backwards. While lying on the bed, she narrowed her eyes

This is worrisome, worrisome indeed. That obsession will bring about ruin and destruction.

in the front lines. All of the soldiers surrendered and every one of the captives escaped safely.

moving about with foods and drinks in their hands. Add frowned as he moved through the hallways

I absolutely hate noisy places..

looking for Eve. Add muttered as he searched while pushing through the crowds.

He had already guessed it when he saw that the castles hallways packed with people, but the garden

completely a festival atmosphere.

Although Add didnt pay much attention to the festivities, he guessed that there were around

have the ability to find a specific individual yet.

But why am I trying to find her again?

himself. He already confirmed Eve was safe. There wont be any Demon attacks for while. So it

Shouldnt he be making plans to steal Eves Core again?

Add stopped and thought deeply while stroking his chin. That was the logical course of action but

I cant accept this.

just that. Thats right; didnt he make up his mind already?

him instead.

Add accepted as he spoke to himself. Long as he had the ability to time travel, he could attempt

destroyed. He should be able to change the fact that Eve only looked at Elsword with the same

Since Add went through so much trouble to keep her safe anyways, he wanted to finish things

The problem was..

someone call him from end of the hallway.

Add, youre up now?

the people around her then approached Add with light footsteps.

Why did you come? You should have just continued to talk with them.

Theres no problem.

relieved hearing this and nodded.

Enough about my health. Whats with this ruckus?

voice.

celebrating.

His secret weapon, Wally Robot was destroyed and reinforcement from his Demon allies had

Kukuk, running away on an airship. He went and did something bothersome.

Renas eyes turned round as she asked. Add stopped murmuring and stared back at Rena. Rena

Wally wasnt inside the castle from the start. Everyone thought he ran away but even the soldiers

.

know why he said it.

changed the subject.

So did you find the Rubens El?

.I see.

now?

No. El is scattered across the land so we just have to find them and entrust them to the

This was welcome news for Add who didnt know about the situation in this age. Since Add only

information.

Could it be that you were worried about being separated from everyone else?

Hmm, I know. It would have been very sad if everyone had to separate.

Shes continuing the conversation without listening to him. This was similar to Eun.but it was

Everyone will be able to travel together just like before. Do you feel more at ease now?

Rena nodded as she smiled.

..Dont treat me like a kid.

Add couldnt say a thing anymore when Rena apologized while smiling brightly. He somehow got

Anyways, wheres Eve? I have something to talk to her about.

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and just nodded. Rena spoke proudly.

like she changed her opinion of you.

Rena didnt seem offended at all by Adds blunt remark.

Its fine. Its not that big of a deal.

talking with Eve quietly.

Hey Add.

Add answered without stopping his steps. Rena behind him finished her words.

..Its nothing.

accordingly regardless. He had a pretty good guess at what face Rena was making without having to

Shes probably smiling brightly.

unexpectedly, he gradually started to feel better.

didnt matter at all to Add whether they were happy or sad but..This was a scene he hadnt seen

After repeatedly time traveling, Add was finally successful in changing the future.

He protected Eve and liberated Elder.

walking and looked above towards the sky. He didnt dislike todays sky dyed in red by the setting

It was definitely different sky from the one in his memories dyed in red by the flames.

Add mocked himself as he lowered his gaze. Since he created the result he wanted, it was time to

Renas offer to help after all?

If Add did that, Rena will find out how he was with naked Ara(actually Eun) alone in the room. He

annoying to explain.

Doing the legwork by himself was the best solution. Add muttered and was about to start moving

I told you I like apple juice better.

Add was dumbfounded after discovering a boy and girl that were squabbling in front of the snacks

Thats sour. Cant we just get different things? Why are you trying to force me to drink that?

Red haired boy and the perfect Nasod. The store owner was watching the two of them argue with a

smile.

stared at them vacantly together with the crowd of people that were observing.

They were squabbling over something trivial like a juice pricebut it was a scene that looked like

a smile.

..

conflicted with one another in his heart. A thought of wanting to go talk to Eve like he had

these two thoughts that furiously conflicted with one another in his heart.

Kukukuk, cant you just buy both? Could it be that youre short on money?

Elsword turned around and spoke lightly. After answering him with a slight head gesture, Add stole

Eve was expressionless as always. She didnt say anything after seeing Add. Elsword chatted to him

You think apple juice is better too right?

Well seeing the menu board, there was a discount for buying the same menu for two people. Were

When Add stared back at them with a sense of disbelief. Eve explained.

.Who was it that didnt buy water and foods and almost made me dry up to death again?

I have lots of problems!! Not only that, even when you finally started buying foods, youve been

Elsword seemed he had pent up complaints. But Eve looked like she didnt understand why things

It was a diet that perfectly took into accounts both price and amounts of nutrients. Why are you so

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Elsword must have been really resentful. But Eve responded while nodding with an expression that

Come to think of it, I noticed that humans perform something useless called cooking. I cant

How can you cook with just plants?! At least allow me to buy some seasoning!! We also ran out of

I deemed it as an unworthy product for purchase considering the amount contained in such a little

The two now started bringing up old stories as they argued again. The store owner was looking at

But despite this surrounding atmosphere, Add felt unpleasant and quietly ordered some juices from

held them out towards the two.

Wow! Thank you Big brother Add!

Kukukuk, how long are you going to make me hold this?

Eve accepted the lemonade after she spoke. Elsword frowned at her words but didnt argue back

Well, then.

who was drinking lemonade and thought about his next course of action.

should he go about doing this?

I dont feel like it.

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What?

Three of their words didnt connect. Elsword looked at Eve as if he couldnt understand.

I drank that one myself

I drank that one.

asking what happened.

Should I go talk with Big sister Rena for a bit?

lemonade as if she hadnt heard anything.

think hed read the atmosphere and leave by himself. So it wasnt just his size that grew?

Alright, Ill go ask.

say anything even after Elsword disappeared through the crowd.

Lets change places.

slightly moved her eyes to stare at Add at this suggestion to talk somewhere else in private

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walk. Add realized late that this was a sign of approval and quickly started to follow her.

inside his complicated heartBut this wasnt something he could avoid.

..Why did they give so much?

because he had a sudden urge to eat.

without any particular thought. Then it turned out like this.

an instrumental role in the battle so it was obvious for them to be treated well like this.

carefully dropped the foods as he stood beside the girl who was watching the sunset.

You could have got many drinks as you wanted if you said youre from the El Search Party.

Eves tone was as if she already knew that. Nothing good could come from bringing up Elsword in a

Guys are supposed to grow up with bad habits. Kukuk

Eve finally turned her head towards Add. Add unknowingly winced at her cold gaze.

..Thats was a complete misunderstanding.

It was only Ara(For her sake, lets correct this as Eun) that was naked. Adds head started to hurt

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know what he could say to make Eve understand this situation. Anything he said felt like theyd only

..Why do I have to suffer through this?

I told you its not like that. You should already know that I was unconscious.

..

anything wrong.

..Was that sarcasm? Adds heart instantly got lifted up in delight. No way. She can even make

Eves stare became much colder when Add made a delightful face.

Wait. Its not over yet.

hastily. But Eves attitude was that she had finished all she had to say. Her head was turned around

..First of all. I definitely dont have that kind of relationship with Ara.

like turning back time to before Eve entered that room.

..

opened the drink and gulped it down. He couldnt even tell what flavor it was because he was

To make Eve understand, it was faster for her to meet Eun. But knowing Euns personality, would

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explain why he was having secret talks with Eun, then about how he found out about Euns

If the story got deeper, hed have to reveal about time travel too. That was..

For some reason, Eve emphasized this again after seeing that Add wasnt able to answer. Eve spoke

So you dont have to worry about Rena finding out.

Knowing Renas personality, I dont think shed forbid it? Of course shed give Add a strict warning

No. He didnt have anything with Ara in the first place.. Add muttered in his head then he heard

Arent you doing this because it would be troublesome for you to advance your relationship with

..What?

So how Eve understood this situation right now was..

2. Add was afraid of this getting known so he followed Eve in order to stop her from talking about

3. Adds reason for No.2 is because he doesnt want Rena to find out about No.1

5. Womanizer Add.

with Ara to remain a secret because he has a desire to do indecent things with Rena?

..Just what kind of delusion is that?

misunderstood, she had misunderstood gravely.

I know that, but you seem to have a strange delusion.

calmly.

reactions were the same.

Add shook his head. Of course, he admitted that Rena was beautiful and she was easy to be around

And you and Rena looked very close together.

Add suddenly shouted. If someone else had said these things, he would have just laughed it off and

heard this from Eve.

Is it not?

Eve expressionlessly stared at Add. He couldnt tell if she believed him just by looking at her face.

Rena and I..that is.we happened to spend lots of time working together for this mission.

Well, although this actually doesnt have anything to do with me.

couldnt think of what to do. He somehow started getting angry.

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Who is it for?

then opened his mouth..But he shut his mouth after seeing Eve who was staring straightly at him.

He couldnt say it. That he fought without caring about ways and means in order to prevent her

That he was even willing to join hands with a strange being in order to achieve that goal.

.I cant say it.

this. Add instinctively decided to himself.

didnt intend on bringing up the past events anymore.

response.

I already said I had no intentions to tell.

Add barely managed to hold back his temper after seeing Eve wince at his abrupt shout. His head

Nothing good was going to come from continuing this conversation. Add was about to turn around

Eve had stretched out her hand to grab his.

Theres something else we have to talk about.

about.

Maybe I should apologize for shouting..

His throat got clogged up.

question when Add couldnt answer.

also so accurately? Up to the detail of how I couldnt move for a while after using it.

Eves doubt was obvious. Since the event from the time when Eve destroyed Wally Robot with Junk

But Add was in such a dire situation when facing the Shadow Master that he couldnt think about

Eve waited quietly for Adds answer. Keeping silent would only look more suspicious.

What are those ways?

couldnt get out of this easily.

looked at Elsword turn around to look at him instead..Then steal her Core. Getting suspicions

Im actually an engineer.

This was something he had already revealed the day when the El Search Party was formed when

This story is going to get long. Arent you thirsty?

Add grabbed a random drink that was under his feet and held it out to Eve. How should he say this

thirsty too.

Drink some anyways. Its not a story I can bring up easily.

also drank his juice.

part of the truth.

You had a family?

then continued his story while recalling his past memories.

Nasods. I probably know more about them than you.

Eve thought this was nonsense and looked offended. Add felt that Eve bought his story and made a

Doesnt the fact that I know you can use Junk Break already prove it? Dont make light of the

you than you know yourself.

Eve looked distressed. Add didnt say anything and continued to drink his juice. What he said right

All of Eves appearances that Eve from this timeline hadnt shown. That is, Eves appearances from

Even how Eve disappeared into the light covering for Elsword.

abilities in more detail?

Add made a cynical remark so he wouldnt look suspicious. Eve shook her head after thinking

Its hard to believe there was a family that knew so deeply about Nasods.But it must be true. Its

Eve must have withdrawn her suspicions after hearing Adds explanation. It was information that

Add breathed a sigh of relief but froze after hearing her next question.

.Why would you want to do that?

If they researched about Nasods this deeply, then I could maybe get some hints about reviving the

Thats impossible.

Theyre all dead.

carefully.

No, dont be. Humans tend to die easily. Kahaha.

but he wanted to drink some right now.

have been really difficult. I was thoughtless.

apologizing. Add was extremely surprised at this reaction and yet frowned at the name that popped

..Elsword again?

I see.

Add felt displeased but he didnt speak anymore. Eve gets angry if he spoke ill about Elsword.

relationship with Eve.

That sounds like a compliment.

Eve had her eyes narrowed and seemed to be nodding off. Add wondered about this sudden strange

This is strange. My bodily functions are decreasing suddenly.

Nasods could continue functioning without eating or breathing. On the other hand, they could eat,

Conditions that were essential for humans to survive were optional for Nasods.

Just when Add was beginning to realize that Eves condition was strange Eves body tilted

Plop.

couldnt move as he was stunned by such an unexpected turnout.

Could it be that something happened to her as an after effect of the battle? Adds heart sank as he

Eves eyes were closed and she was fast asleep. She wouldnt even know if someone were to carry

..Hey.

about what he should do.

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2. Use this chance to take the core.

Add numbly organized his thoughts as he repeatedly questioned himself but he couldnt make up

Anyways, this was an important chance. He could even take Eve and run off right now.

He went through all that trouble after all..

Add couldnt suppress his curiosity and slightly touched Eves forehead where the Core was with the

Hmm.. So this is.

in one moment, his hand touched a part of her skin.

What a surprisingly soft feeling. He had thought already from the point when he saw her skin that

various parts of Eves face in admiration.

The tip of Adds hand went down to her chin then started moving up but stopped. Eves lips were

.

be the same as well? So many questions came up in his mind in that instant. Add unknowingly

A researcher couldnt back down in front of his test subject. Even if it lead to something irrevocable.

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A familiar voice came from behind him. It was Elsword.

See? Something irrevocable.

attack first and turn him into minced meat?

bottom of Adds feet and drank it without any signs of doubt.

.

Elsword who was drinking peach juice gave Add a gaze asking if there was something wrong.

scratched his head.

Thats.

Why did this suddenly happen to Eve? Add quickly remembered that Eve had drank something and

Sour but somewhat pleasant smell, it was alcohol.

Oh, she did? Then she probably wont get up for a while.

displeased at this fact and asked Elsword quietly.

She drank it one time by mistake. She fell asleep quickly.

It was illogical for Nasods to be affected by an external liquid and get their functions diminished.

able to find out how her metabolism worked if he could just dissect her.

.Shes not heavy at all.

slightly backed off. As if he didnt want Elsword to touch her.

..Shall I?

suggestion?

formed. Also, Eve who did not have any emotions (really?) got very angry if someone spoke ill

That was the proof that Eve thought of Elsword as someone important to her.

But how did Elsword think about Eve? Add couldnt help but to ask even though he thought that it

How do you think of Eve?

Elsword answered without any hesitation despite Adds sudden question. Add couldnt respond

But that wasnt the end of Elswords answer.

whenever I was sad, she was always beside me. Of course shed still be my friend even if she didnt

There was a shadow on Elswords face unlike the Elsword that Add had known. Add couldnt help

All that and youre just friends?

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When Add responded sarcastically, Elsword became serious and glared back a