Si and Ye Minghe confess that everything you experienced in the painting is also part of the "Zeroth Directive".

I just sorted a few things out. It took me a while.

So even you had moments of doubt on this journey...

But you have given the answer. You've passed the trial that you left for yourself.

Endmin, everything you went through in the painted world is part of the "Zeroth Directive".

Aren't you always curious about that "Dijiang"?

Ten years ago, you asked me to make a painting of the ship so that you could "store" a portion of Originium authority within it.

Should the need arise, you could retrieve the authority and temporarily eliminate Æther effects from your body.

But before that happens, you must slowly open yourself up, undergo some reflective questioning, and re-sync with this authority.

So I had to hike up the mountain, and repair each of the damaged sites...?

I kept it a secret 'cause I didn't want to stress you out.

You were heavily injured and lost your memories. That challenge you left behind was no easy task. To be honest, I was really worried...

But you did it. In the end, you were the only one that could truly heal yourself.

Lady Si and I have seen every step you took in this journey. It is a great honor ... to once again learn from you in this way.

Yeah. After all, this journey of mine has only just begun.