0. To the past once more

.How long do you plan to hold onto my hand?

But grasp of her hand was so powerful that he couldnt pull his hand out.

joined hands with me. So Id like boy to stay still.

putting strength in his legs. But he was no match for her in physical strength.

Her face was getting closer. She let off such voluptuous aura that you couldnt believe her base was

What do you think you are doing?!

after barely managing her lips from getting any closer.

in forcefully anymore but it didnt look like she had any intention to let go.

This shouldnt be the time to be making jokes like this.

Shouldnt they come up with a plan quickly and act?

be a big deal to play along with me for a while.

Add words stalled as he looked at Euns voluptuous smile. He didnt know what absurd deeds might

Eun licked her lips as if to show him this made Add feel even more uncomfortable.

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My, it seems all boy cares about is finishing his own business. Well, all men are usually like that..

Was that a threat saying it wouldnt be fun if Add didnt play along with her? Add stopped for a

You want to have a go to see whos stronger?

Its too suspicious so Ill have to decline. If you dont listen to what I say..I can make you listen

Add made his determination and moved the Dynamos. By Adds calculations, his chance of victory

But one who was ridiculing him right now was Eun borrowing Aras body. He had never seen her

He didnt want to clash with her if possible. But he cant show any weakness here.

confrontation to seize the initiative was obviously bound to occur whenever you made an alliance

Just like back in Altera Core.

Add asked in response to Euns sudden words. Eun lightly shook her head with a bitter smile. While

Alright, Ill leave the entertainment for later. Lets talk about what we have to do. But before I

me.

It meant that while Eun knew various things, she wouldnt tell Add. She should know a lot of

Does boy explain the circumstances to the girl beforehand whenever he time travels? Doesnt he

Thats different from what you said before. You clearly said.

I said Ill help boy with obtaining the girl. I never said Id tell boy everything.

now.

extremely suspicious, her help was necessary.

but you must listen to me.

follow everything you say?

smile.

could time travel all this time?

Did you possibly think that was for free?

Time Space Coordinates for him. It was very important and necessary role so Add couldnt blatantly

So you want me to pay up now?

boy suspect me because he thought I wanted to help for free? You should be able to ease your mind

There was no flaw in her logic but it still felt like hed fallen into a trap. Add made a bitter sigh and

Fine, Ill comply for now.

Eun seemed satisfied and let go of Adds hand. Add who had just complied with such reluctant

If youre done bragging, tell me already what I should do from now on. It couldnt be that youre

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Eun shook her head then leaned her spear against her shoulders.

Time travel again? To when?

did she mean Add should time travel to change something that could change this situation?

Youll find out when you go. It would be better for you to experience it yourself rather than having

..

other choice but to follow Euns suggestion.

He didnt ever want to see that again. For this purpose, he could bear with anything.

Add made a cold smile as he clenched his fists.

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Splash!!

Phwa! Just where is this place..?

Add realized that he had just fallen into a river and shook his head to dry off the water.

This is.

was prickling. He could feel peoples presence behind him.

With his entire body soaked wet with water, Add muttered as he swung his Dynamos around to look

He locked eyes with three girls.

Add numbly let out a groan because of all the bright skin in front of his eyes. His brains processing

..Huh?

when they were the ones who werent wearing anything? Add was about to glare back at

Actually, he should have recognized sooner.

..

Add was so shocked from the naked girls in front of him that his situation assessment slowed down.

spot.

frozen from Adds sudden appearance. They didnt even move a finger.

Ugh..

mindlessly blinking until now slowly started to move.

Moby, to battle mode.

and Eve who coldly operated her gears.

The Time Space Coordinates Eun sets up didnt just determine which time he traveled to. It also

Thus, Add appearing right here should have been Euns doing.

Just when Add who had fallen into this helpless situation was trying to protest to Ara, more

Ill hear your excuse later.

Kugh!

was.

the El Search Party was formed. The day when Add encountered Eun for the first time.

Splash!!

Add numbly let out a groan because of all the bright skin

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.Owww.

A soft voice was heard amidst the sound of burning campfire. Add was hesitant to move his body so

Rena sat modestly across the campfire between them. Of course, she was wearing clothes.

Add immediately tried to get up as he recalled the shocking scene before he passed out but was

Ah, sorry. Did I overdo it?

Add sat up and looked around while he rubbed his chest. There were only two of them in the

I thought we should talk separately.

group while he was unconscious.

Add was dumbfounded after logically understanding his current situation. He came here because

Never mind saving Eve, he was about to get kicked out of the El Search Party.

Hmm? What is?

Add was about to explain his situation but saw Renas face lit by the campfires light and couldnt

wasnt important right now. Add wasnt able to explain his case.

explanation?

Rena waited quietly for Add who was hesitating to speak. Add bit his lower lip seeing Rena wait for

on her part.

Tracking and catching Banthus together, accepting Elder Citizens request and attacking Wallys

They might as well be complete strangers.

..It wasnt on purpose but Ill apologize.

Rena didnt threaten or shout about how he should give her a proper explanation. Well, to separate

But Add wasnt in a great mood at the moment so his tone became rough.

Add, I asked you why.

fact at all.

angry when Rena tried to coax him with a smooth tone like this.

Then could you explain more easily?

Add knew he wasnt in any position to get angry but still couldnt stop his rage from building up.

Shouldnt you just kick out someone who committed a grave crime like this? Others should be

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Rena still replied calmly. Add didnt like her optimistic attitude so he stood up while grinding his

Kukuk, then it should be over if I just leave now.

again. He had no reason to waste his time with this useless conversation.

Hmm, you cant do that.

I wont allow you to quit like this.

Wasnt it normal to kick out someone who did something indecent to his fellow party members?

At a loss for words, Add stared at Rena but her decision did not change.

thought about it.

If you really dont want to tell me why, then try talking to Eve and Ara as well. And tell me if you

Rena drew the line clearly with a tone that said she didnt want to hear any excuses. She plainly

Her words contained a resolve that she wont allow him to decline.

.Kukuk, and if I refuse?

anyways. Rena made a beaming smile.

If youre curious about what happens to guys that doesnt reflect on their actions after peeping at a

Add felt a chill when Rena patted the spot in front of her with a smile. He got a feeling that

Kukukuk, Ill at least say some parting words to them.

giving him the chance to talk to her.

Rena told Add to sit here and wait while she went to get the others. Being left alone, Add scratched

Why did it end up like this?

middle of girls bathing? Hell have to ask if this was an accident or on purpose.

The party had only met yesterday so it should be normal for him to never see the other party

was the perpetrator that had caused the incident.

scenario

incident so publically like this.

was in Renas position, never mind giving the perpetrator a chance to explain himself, he would have

Kukuk, shes seriously too soft-hearted..

disconcerting conversations when all he had to do was to time travel once more again.

fact that the stars looked so beautiful when viewed while lying down like this had not changed.

Beautiful..

Add hadnt sensed any presence approach in prior so he winced after suddenly hearing those words.

come.

Did you come alone?

raised his upper body from his spot.

mouth moved differently.

I dont particularly have any business with you.

requested her to.

of this for?

Eve stared at him quietly when he opened his mouth by impulse. Add couldnt continue his words

Speaking like this to Eve that didnt know anything would be nothing more than just Add whining.

Im sorry. The end.

Eve became dumbfounded at Adds flat words and asked back. But Add had already given up trying

It wasnt on purpose but you wouldnt believe me anyways right? So think whatever you want. I am

Why do you mention Elsword here?

Eve frowned slightly after listening to Adds openly cynical remarks. It was a significant reaction

Seeing such reaction from Eve, Add from before would have been burning with his lust for research

Well, isnt Elsword the one thats most important to you?

He had said it unintentionallybut it felt disgusting now that he had said it.

he closed his eyes.

This event will become nonexistent too when he time travels again anyways. There was no point in

But despite Adds empty apology, no movement of Eve standing up could be sensed. Add had his

and wanting Eve to leave already.

I.for you.

will become nonexistent too but..

Angry voice rang out from above just when Add was about to speak. Surprised, Add looked up to

She looked very angry.

Rena told us to talk separately. Why did you follow me Ara Haan?

If Mr.Add was really a molester then it would be dangerous to send Ms.Eve by herself! So I was

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proudly. As Eve and Add became numb and was continuing to stare up in unison, Ara immediately

Now, Mr.Add, apologize properly to Ms.Eve!

Add was at a loss for words and frowned as he glared at Ara. Eun was the one that had caused this

But it seemed Ara had misunderstood Adds reaction and nodded.

to apologize more easily that way right?

at a loss for words, Add was about to tell Ara off but winced.

Mr.Add, no matter what your circumstances are, you have to apologize properly right now. My

Add gave up resisting after seeing Ara who was emitting a strange pressure towards him. Nothing

Lets just go along with what she says for now. That way he can talk with Eun sooner and time

Im sorry, Eve.

About, what I did earlier today..

Add became flabbergasted and glared at Ara who kept lecturing him from the side. But Ara looked

Anyone can make errors and mistakes. Whats more important is to apologize and reflect. If

Im not a martial artist..

a while.

Ara carefully asked for Eves consent while ignoring Adds mutter. It looked like Ara wasnt too

Eve was silently staring at the twos ridiculous show and nodded slightly. Ara seemed to ease her

Now, Mr.Add. Follow after me. Im sorry for rudely peeping on you in my moment of carelessness!

right now, Ill redeem myself with my actions in the future.

She wants him to say that? It was so absurd but Ara made a face telling Add that he must say those

Ah, could it be that you couldnt memorize it because it was too long? Then let me tell you again.

Add couldnt say those words as they were no matter what. So Add squabbled with Ara for quite a

Eve who had watched the two of them silently accepted Adds apology with a short answer.

up from her spot and stared at Add directly.

What else do you want?

sent him a bizarre gaze then turned around.

circumstances as well.

Then please apologize properly to Ara Haan as well.

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at Ara who was sitting beside him.

So I just have to apologize to you now..?

Y, You dont have to speak about that.

Wasnt she the one that nagged him so much about how he should say everything he did wrong in

T, Thats different from this.

Add didnt know how it was different. But then there shouldnt be any reason to talk about this

Finally able to get a breather, Add angrily glared at Ara. Seeing Adds furious gaze, Ara cowered and

She was completely different from how she was scolding him earlier.

Just call Eun out.

spat out why she made him suffer through all this.

again.

.

It was annoying to explain so Add waved his hand.

Shes saying shes tired.

..

turn even more intimidating.

Tell her to get out here right this instant. If she doesnt..

decide on his next course of action. Ara got scared and nervously looked at Add who was steaming

What should he do if Eun stubbornly refuses to come out? Did he have to torture Ara?

No, he couldnt stay in the El Search Party anymore if he did something like that. And help of Eun

Torturing Ara wouldnt gain him anything. He would lose more instead.

If you have something you want to tell Lord Eun Ill relay it for you instead.

Add shoot back an enraged gaze.

Well, this was more like the Ara Add had known.

Lord Eun isnt a wily beast! Shes a Celestial Spirit!!

staring at him seriously.

Treating me like some object you pull out from a pocket. Thats so harsh, boy.

before Add could realize it and her eyes were now dyed in red.

who he was speaking to.

I know youre impatient but wasnt that discourteous? Treat me more preciously, boy.

Add grinded his teeth as he surrounded Ara, no, Eun with his Dynamos. He could rip her apart if he

expression.

Just what are you thinking doing something like this? I time traveled because you told me to and I

I showed you something good. Shouldnt you be thanking me, boy?

dumbfounded that he couldnt even get angry.

Im not trying to say worthless things like that.

Add just shut his mouth when Eun started to act insidiously. He knew that she was making fun of

Why did you do this? Why did you send me to this time specifically? What kind of clue am I

Eun probably didnt plot this just to tease Add. Eun, from the beginning, was expressing her desire

Although she didnt give any proper information and was very suspicious, she had never failed in

When Add asked seriously, Eun stopped fooling around and made a captivating smile.

especially chose this time.

Add had originally intended to time travel and erase the fact that he had seen on the girls bathing..

There shouldnt be any problem with continuing like this.

You always can ask me if you want to peep on them bathing again.

It seems boy hasnt felt anything from this incident.

strange expression.

This startled Add but he still responded sarcastically.

Of course if boy did such things Id play along as well..

The key to resolving this situation is approaching right now.

Surprised, Add looked around and heard footsteps approaching. It didnt sound like footsteps

Add instinctively brought his Dynamos near him. A key that can help him protect Eve? Add didnt

Should he just ambush the person right now?

You still havent finished talking?

Add blinked his eyes vacantly after seeing the person. This guy that Add felt like he had seen

You, who are you?

Red haired boy revealed his name without any hesitation. Add unconsciously let out a sigh. He

had to admit he was real.

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Chill went down Adds spine and dry sweat started to drop down from him. Frightened, Add

They told me to clean this place up since we have to prepare to sleep now. Want me to help?

Big brother Add?

Elswords appearance didnt change no matter how much Add closed and opened his eyes.

mature. Well, he aged by two years from Elsword he knew. So that should be obvious probably.

Big brother Add?

After shutting Elsword up in a low voice, Add tried flipping Elswords eyelid. He then confirmed

Next is.

Ill have to examine more. Take off your clothes.

Im not joking right now. Take them off.

Elsword. This would be a much easier process if he had kept Elswords blood sample. But since

Add grabbed Elswords clothes. Elsword blinked confusingly with a startled expression. Explaining

If you wont take them off, then Ill take them off for you. Cooperate quietly.

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Not just one but two strikes in a row. These strikes were so powerful that tear almost came out from

he couldnt even scream.

Dont worry. Boy was just confused and was doing something nonsensical. I would like you to

Eun who had just hit Adds head with handle of her spear explained to Elsword leisurely.

Hes so quick to ask. Add thought internally while still with busy rubbing his aching head.

how was she going to resolve this?

Ah, so Big brother Add made you angry.

the conversation.

that.

Elsword spoke calmly then turned around. Add groaned in pain as he brought himself up after

Just what was that..?

Stop with the nonsense. Just what the heck happened?

yesterday. Youre rather quick.

organized the situation. Elswords sudden growth and how Elsword was acting as if nothing was

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There was only one thing that came into Adds mind. Add hoped his guess was wrong and asked

Did Elsword change like that because I time traveled?

Thats the same thing no matter how you put it.

insignificant events from the past had changed whenever Add time traveled to prevent Eve from

But for Elsword to age so suddenly like this This wasnt something that could be just glossed over.

Time isnt something that logical in the first place. Does the world ever always move as one wants?

Because Elsword had grown up so much in both body and skill, the business from earlier today

We were also able to destroy the Nasod army that appeared after much easily. So naturally, time to

..

Contrary to Euns words, her smile was very cold and cynical. Finally realizing what was going on,

Everyone including Elsword was treating Elswords growth as if it was something obvious. As if

A large change happened to the past because Add time traveled.

I wont say that I had no such reasons

body had gotten larger and he seemed more mature than before. He was definitely different from

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grew, hes still weaker than me.

probably still weaker than Add. Maybe stronger or equal to Add who had just joined the El Search

But Elsword was no match for Add who had now become stronger from his time travels.

Eve.

for him to handle all the demons by himself.

questioning gaze.

But she was letting off a very ominous atmosphere which surpassed her beauty.

accomplish.

He had to suffer through this timeline even getting accused of being a molester. But hell break

Become a woman, boy.

You might as well become an elegant woman.

Eun made an excited smile towards Add who stood frozen on the spot.