0. Fight of Despair, Start

This had been a bustling capital city of the Velder Kingdom. But it was now currently occupied by

Liberation Army.

Its been a while Sir Penensio.

Vanessa who had been commanding the Velder defense forces and Penensio who just returned

Let me introduce you. These people are..

Add cut off Penensio trying to introduce the party then approached the strategy map to look down

Theres almost no losses compared to before. Were there no engagements since then?

I see.

Add was deep in thought looking at the map when Vanessa looked at the other members and asked.

Hello, my name is Chung. I decided to join the El Search Party and fight together with them. Nice

Ah, could you be Hamels.?

Chung politely shook his head.

You dont have to treat me as Hamels lord right now. I just intend to help with liberating Velder as

Thank you for coming all this way to help.

How long are you going to greet each other? We should come up with a plan soon as possible.

Vanessa looked troubled as she trailed her words. Her gaze was directed towards behind Adds back.

Yes, its great.

Arent you going to eat Big Brother Add?

eating but for some reason it felt like he was the one who should apologize.

I think its better for us to continue after the meal.

Let those guys eat. Well start right away with just us. Tell me everything starting with the most

Alright. Then Ill start. Since all of you left..

So there were no engagements but you sent some people inside to gather intelligence. And

About captain Elesis.

Add spoke strongly when Penensio brought Elesis up.

sided with the demons for an unknown reason.

Alright, its time to finish things with Big Sis.

Add noticed potato crumbs on Elswords mouth and frowned. He gestured towards Elsword with

Hmm? Is there something on my face?

I told him to clean up his mouth, why is he rubbing his cheek? While thinking this, Add was about

Eat more carefully.

Add glared at Elsword with a scary expression.

Mr.Add was hungry too right? Here, eat up.

His mind had been already on edge from hunger. Then Elsword hit his nerves and Ara couldnt read

some poor countryside.

You said Velders royal castle was composed of inner and outer castle right? And ruler of the outer

Yes, although she almost never shows herself.

Renas hand was slightly pressing down on Adds shoulder. Add who was about to explode in anger

If its about castles inner structures, wouldnt the knights know as well?

Knights are not permanent residents of the castle. But I had a chance to stay there for couple of

Just as Ms.Rena said, we dont actually know all the details about the castles inner structures. And

Im not sure as well.

outside. They werent castles security guards.

spies inside, it was too much for them to figure out the castles inner structures as well.

unexpected person had known instead.

Add looked questionably at Rena then asked.

that they didnt even reside in. But according to Renas words, she, an elf had a chance to spend her

I stayed there couple of days with Raven before.

Leader of the Crow mercenaries?

Is he that famous?

Hes an outstandingly skilled individual. Theres almost no one that can match up to him in Elrios.

became quiet. Add noticed this and tilted his head.

participated in this liberation effort? Why do they all look like as if theyve sinned?

Hmm, thats not true. Raven made up his mind now.

Rena quietly shook her head. Vanessa looked like she wanted to say something more but Rena

It meant that this topic ended here.

..I see. Well be thankful for your assistance.

bringing up Raven was forbidden.

So, what are we going to do from now on? You couldnt be thinking that we should face them

Of course not. Our forces are too lacking.

generals such as Karis and Ran.

Add clicked his tongue as he looked down on the map. He then took a slight glance sideways at Ara.

Whats wrong Mr.Add?

Add snatched the potato that Ara was still holding out to him then chomped down on it. He had to

Court magician told us that if we are successful in stopping the demon armys process of turning El

the demon realm.

Add didnt know if such a thing was possible but if that purple magician had said so, then it wont

castle into a Dark El. But demons should be guarded against this as well.

Add unconsciously dragged his words when he felt everyones gazes focus on him.

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..Infiltration.

Oh, that?

We have to sneak into the castle, defeat the generals while evacuating the people right?

Ara nodded to assure Chung when he asked with a worry filled expression.

Ah, I see.

Chung had at least managed to bring up a sensible opinionbut he immediately got caught up by

Since when did the El Search Partys atmosphere become like this? No, had it always been like this?

We avoid fighting her much as possible, even if we must, well face her very last. You all should

You dont have to worry about me, Big Brother Add.

the castle, stopping the enemy from turning the El into a Dark El and finally defeating the demons

Give up?

Im not saying well give it up on it forever. Im just saying that we should handle all of them

there. We dont know what else might be in there so trying to defeat them all at once is reckless. We

I got it Big Brother.

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I dont know how things are going to turn out in there so I cant make any promises.

Second, the generals. Karis and Ran knows our faces. Getting found out by them will ruin the

Yes, then we should disguise ourselves.

Thats right Mr.Add!

for some reason.

Lets prepare right away.

What did they do..in Elder again? A chill went down Adds spine as he recalled.

Huh? What do you mean?

Add shouted but Eve spoke calmly.

Never again!

Add managed to avoid cross-dressing after a desperate resistance. After finally getting a breather,

Atmosphere of the soldiers had become quite brighter. Its probably because the Velder Knights had

Liberation huh.

Add muttered then turned around abruptly after feeling a sudden presence. Rena had followed

wink.

Ah, I just wanted take a stroll with you.

Hmm, so Add doesnt want to take a stroll with me?

away that this was a prank and

..

spoke again while looking up towards the night sky.

Yes, Add did never ask why Raven wont regroup with us..

together since long before. Rena should have at least been curious about how there was no news

No matter what she was thinking, she hadnt shown any signs.

the Velder Kingdom. Raven lost everything because of the Velder Kingdom. More accurately, it was

difficult for people to distinguish these things.

It felt as if Rena was choosing her words very carefully.

past? Hes not helping because he has a grudge against the Velder Kingdom?

You know very well that isnt true.

H, huh?

convince me while knowing already thats not the case. You actually want to tell me that Raven isnt

on. Its a waste of time.

Add shook his head.

..

useless things. You know about the castles inner structures and Ill use that information to turn this

Add spoke stiffly at Rena who had a surprised expression.

Thats enough.

Rena smiled at Adds words then nodded. Even though Add was the one who said it, he became

Add knew very well that Rena always spoke while caring and thinking deeply about others. He didnt

now But Rena was probably trying to explain the situation to Add because it could cause a

And its obvious that life story of that left arm Nasod wouldnt have been a good one.

a bright and lively life. He must have a twisted and dark past and thats probably something related

The reason Rena hadnt brought up Ravens past before was because she thought it wasnt

search party members anymore since Ravens name was mentioned during the strategy meeting.

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thought when Rena used this chance to lightly kiss his forehead.

Looks like Add became able to care about others too. Thanks.

because of a sudden feeling that leapt up from his heart. But Rena was just smiling beamingly.

Never.do something like that again.

Dont treat me the same. Im.

lowered her head slightly in apology.

Add looked down at his own feet while listening to Renas footsteps get further away then furiously

..Whats wrong with me?

a normal gesture she showed towards cute kids. Add didnt accept it any differently either.

difficult to describe kept flowing up.

It was something that person often did for Add when he was young.

Add clenched his fists from the images that he felt like he could recall if he just closed his eyes.

He was almost there. Hell liberate Velder and destroy the demons schemes then everything

He just had to wait a little more to meet that person again.

approaching from behind.

hand on top of her eyes to look far towards Velder.

That place looks ominous just from a single glance.

There hasnt been too many cases where boy has reached this far. Its a new record this time. Since

Eun replied slyly. Add scoffed.

Do you really want to know? Then Ill count it for you.

Lets see, hmm

fired an electric current. But soon as the Dynamo activated, Eun had already performed a back

Attacking without any words? How cruel, boy.

Ara will die as well if you kill me. So boy cannot kill me. Am I right?

Add glared at Eun coldly. Eun was smiling seductively. But to Add she looked more evil than any

Eun had hidden the fact that Add had time traveled countless times, and also the fact that he lost

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So its not because of Ara? Then whats your reason? Could it be that youve fallen for me, boy?

Euns smile disappeared.

Ill create a different result.

Yes, Ill make use of you and your powers to achieve my goal. If you manipulated me for your own

It was a haughty declaration. But Eun didnt object to it.

Dont mock me.

lending her powers to Add for that reason. Also, Add couldnt distance himself from Eun for the

Even though Eun had hidden the truth of 20 million failures from him, this wasnt the time to

As Add glared at the Velder royal castle far off in the distance, Eun stood beside him and whispered

Im honestly praising you. You rightfully deserve praise for challenging again despite knowing that

knows boy is trying so desperately..

Eun smiled from Adds hateful gaze.

Fox declared while looking towards the night, towards the darkness.

In order to surpass the end of time.