0. I wont let it end like this

Dry silence and blood, dark warrior standing majestically amidst the smoke.

overwhelmingly proud, lonely and beautiful.

where you couldnt tell which direction her fangs were going to target next. But you couldnt deny

Add was so overwhelmed by her appearance that he couldnt even move a finger or avert his gaze.

Words couldnt leave his mouth. Shouting to confirm if Rena was alive or not in this situation was

faster than they could.

While suppressing anger, shock and fear welling up from within.. Add made his conclusion. This

But the other person didnt think the same.

White clothes rushed in swiftly like the wind. She didnt show any hint of hesitation despite how she

straightly without wavering while everyone else was frozen from fear and disbelief.

Hah?

Aras stance as she held onto her spear shook heavily from just Elesis single swing.

this without even looking properly towards Ara and only with a one armed sword swing. Even

someone who wasnt experienced in close quarters combat could quickly tell that the gap between

As a martial artist, Ara who had witnessed this personally should know this better than anyone else.

But Ara didnt back out despite clearly knowing the skill difference between her and the enemy.

wont back off no matter what.

Elesis let out a half-amused laugh then swung her sword to match Aras attacks as if she was going

pushed back and you could see her suppressing her pain.

senses.

Im joining in!

swung her sword widely to push back Ara and then seamlessly made an exquisite turn to even

Booom!!

decision. This was a battlefield, although he didnt want to, the battle had already started.

Add hastily called Elsword beside him. Ara and Eve were fighting their best but they were

Each and every helping hand was precious right now.

But Elsword only blinked vacantly and wasnt holding up his sword. There was no life in his eyes.

Dont lose your mind right now!

.Big Sister.

his shoulders.

truth.

Add who was in the middle of shaking Elsword grabbing him by the collar gave up and quickly got

much time.

Renas condition as she lay collapsed on the ground was critical. Wound that cut across from her

There wasnt too much blood but it wasnt something to be glad about. The reason for this deep

extent where Add had to withstand the heat when he put his hands on Renas wound . It wouldnt

Still, judging by how her chest moved up and down, she was still alive.

Add called her name then looked through his clothes to pull out a recovery potion. But these types

did was boost natural recovery. This was at best an emergency measure to keep her alive. But he

When Add poured the potion, Renas breathing became slightly steadier. Add quickly looked back

with Elesis thanks to Eves assistance but the situation was way too precarious.

More small wounds formed on Aras body as she swallowed a scream like groan each time they

somehow gather everyone and evacuate.. But how?

Add

While pondering, Add looked down after hearing a dim voice. Rena was making small coughs while

Its fine. I stopped the wound for now.

shell die from. It was actually more surprising that she didnt die instantly considering how she got

Even Add who wasnt a doctor could tell that Rena being alive right now and how she could move

Dont move and try to stay conscious. Well take you and retreat right away.

It was hard to make out Renas voice because it was so small and sparse.

of shouts and screams from the far away battlefield. Despite this, Add focused so that he wouldnt

Its fine. Everyone is okay.

I, I see.. Cough.

Despite Add trying to stop her, Rena moved her lips while still panting. Rena held up her shaking

hand. It seemed she couldnt even see properly.

Please..

Add went numb for a moment then answered hastily. It looked like his words had reached Rena

Strength was leaving from her hand that Add was grabbing onto.

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She was still alive but her life was very thin. Add bit his lips after sensing that Rena didnt have long

.At least beg for your own life. Whyeven till the end.

and didnt show any signs of regret.

Add grabbed his fists tightly at the sudden surge of powerful emotion. Add bit his lips so hard to the

because hed recall his past memories.

Dont make me laugh..

this way.

Add transformed his boiling emotions into harsh words as he stood up.

He absolutely hated this kind of sky.

Yes!!

could tell that it was a critical situation even without turning back.

If boy wishes.

and swift before, now it was heavy and held weight. Elesis paused when the attribute of her enemys

herself quickly with continuous somersaults.

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Shut up.

Wormhole.

But isnt Eve still safe?

go check on Elswords condition. Also, they could probably use this chance of Elesis pausing to

While leaving Rena to die.

stupid situation.

But.she wouldnt have told him even if she knew.

in for an attack at any moment.

Add only looked forwards and didnt look back in order to collect his heart.

He knew. But he didnt like this.

Huhu, fine. Then go ahead, boy.

Crash!!

body up. Eun must have played a mean trick as she sent him.

That damned fox..

stand up by pushing the ground, he realized that he had time traveled correctly.

personal tents. The fact that the Velder Liberation Army suffering from lack of supplies even lent

ally.

The problem here waswhy was Rena in the middle of changing her clothes?

came directly into his view. But Adds face didnt heat up and he instead let out a troubled sigh. No,

Im going to go crazy, seriously.

to make her beg for her life as I pull out every hair from her tail one by one.

his hand.

Oh, okay.

could hear Rena changing from behind him.. He wanted to even cover up his ears but he didnt

Even through all this, Adds head coldly analyzed the situation. Eun had played a mean trick but he

of Rena refusing Adds suggestion to attack with fire.

She was probably changing clothes to meet with Add now.

Rena was behind him, Add turned off the mute mode and turned back.

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looked like she was pondering about how she should punish him.

Oh? Really?

first offense. Wouldnt it be obvious for her to suspect if he was a habitual offender?

was by seeing how she wasnt.

take any punishment you give me. But later.

He was forced to learn how to apologize from Ara so it wasnt difficult to bring these words out of

When Add, even changing the tone of his voice apologized calmly while bowing, Rena nodded as

issue, Add brought up the main topic.

I see, so whats the problem?

discuss something important. Not calling into question what happened just now because Add

Add admired her attitude quite a lot internally as he spoke stiffly without showing his emotions.

..You wont do the divisionary tactic?

Even when Ara and Eve went after Elesis together, never mind defeating her, they got pushed back

A powerful enemy, she was an enemy that was really difficult to face. They had to clash with full

Hmm, even so thats a bit..

Please trust me.

the El Search Party but the Velder Liberation Army as well. She couldnt change their plan just from

Demon army that werent moving before will start to move soon. Can you trust me a bit more with

Then.

and was about to dash out of the tent. Then she stopped to look back at Add who wasnt moving.

. So its true.

that Add had some kind of plan.

I have a plan to break through this.

The sky was still blue.

Dont speak to me.

someone standing beside him.

So, what changed this time?

He thought that something drastic like Elsword growing again or something similar had happened

travel.

Anyways, time traveling for Renas sake. That was quite surprising. Did that beautiful Elf capture

Dont say something ridiculous.

set the time space coordinates to that place, or why she didnt say anything if she knew this was

For Add, it was right after he saw how Rena had fallen. It would be stranger for him to be able to

We need Rena.

the first time Ive seen such a beautiful Elf. Of course, beside her is the master of blades..

Add cut off Euns words and replied bluntly.

like Elesis. She could attack from the furthest amongst the group, possessed leadership and most of

Things went wrong because they started with Elesiss ambush and Rena getting a critical injury from

It was such a waste to lose such an important combatant because of a single mistake.

to come back.

What else is there?

Boy still hadnt noticed.

Add ignored as he moved his step forwards. There was no wavering or flaw in his reasoning. Theyll

and come out victorious.

Rena was just needed for that purpose. It wasnt like he made a venture of rewinding time just to

Kukukukuk.

He hated the sky that was dyed in red after all.