Is this Ardashir's power... The color is just so weird... And is that ... a rift?
If this rift continues to grow...
You're actually worried about them, right?
Wait! Don't get any closer —
Are these "swords" part of Ardashir's Arts?
We can't let this go unchecked.
That's right...
It wasn't the delays. It was them you're worried about, right?
YSTF. We'll handle this.
This rift is nothing like those in Valley IV.
You can count on us!
A way to contain the rift must be found.
Tianshi Pillar? It can keep the rift contained — Err, I mean, if it still works...
I, I know a way to restart the Pillar —
Get back to the city.
Direct contact with the rift is too dangerous for you.
...Much appreciated. Thank you.
If the commander's aim is to keep them safe, then they should leave. It's as simple as that.
......
Anyway, restarting the Tianshi Pillar can be achieved with just Chen and I.
I hope you have not forgotten the training you had.
Hey, stop saying that! My grades were just as good as yours!
Seems like it... Depth readings are extremely abnormal. When the Tianshi Pillars were damaged, rifts began to appear. This is definitely the power of Æther.
Is this the work of Ardashir's Arts...? Is he now capable of tearing new rifts?
Sorry about this. We wanted to help too.
I know the dangers of the rift ... too well, in fact. The disaster from the past must not strike again.
Wha?