Si, the mysterious Proxy, has returned to Yinglung Pass.

Lady Si, how are things in the Exclusion Zone?

Not good. The zone is infested with Blightshades.

An unpleasant shadow is only given form by an undesired light. As long as the rift exists, the Æther shall continue to mimic these lost souls.

Your top priority rests still in Xiranite.

I will take that — Yes, the Xiranite Nexus — Hmm. So it's not just memory loss, your reflexes are slower, too.

We meet again, Endmin —

Ardashir definitely has some valuable information...

Hmph. The name is Si. Don't forget it again.

"Blightshades"? Like the Yinglung-looking enemies from earlier?

We must act with haste. I suggest we deploy our Yinglungs at once, push deep into the Zone, and eliminate the Blightshades to clear out a path.

Eliminate? Sounds like a really stupid plan.

Hmm... I have to say that Little Zhuang's really talented... This thing actually works.

I just strolled through the Zone. The Xiranite Nexus probably won't cut it as is. My presence shall remedy that.

I shall prepare a ritual for augmenting the Nexus. Settle your affairs, and meet me later.

Before I forget.

Ardashir...!

Wh-where did you send him?

A prison. Designed by me, strengthened by a thousand taboos of the Scroll. Should be enough to keep the sandy miscreant in.

I just can't stand listening to him talk. It annoys me so much, I can't focus.

Don't worry. The miscreant asked to be bound and won't be able to move. Go ahead if you need to ask him anything.

Agreed. Let me check on Yinglung Pass first, then I'll take the Endmin to the prison.

And you are...

...that little Ink Spirit...?

Huh? Did you just call me an Ink Spirit?!