After the Blight Tide subsides, your confrontation with Nefarith, which began in Valley IV, finally comes to an end.

My fear wasn't of defeat... In fact, when she attacked the Main Pillar, I felt a measure of relief.

Mmh ... the Blight Tide has subsided, and the Xiranite Dam still stands strong.

And what of yourself?

Now that Nefarith has fallen, those Bonekrushers and Stockade turncoats are bound to disperse. It's only a matter of time.

Nefarith and Ardashir ... just why are they so obsessed with the Ætherside?

You've been directing the Xiranite alone, and you just fought a fierce battle... Tianshi Zhuang, you should get some rest.

Don't worry. This isn't the first time.

It's just that looking back at what happened feels chilling, especially after I let my guard down.

My only real fear was for Wuling and the harm it might suffer.

Tianshi Zhuang, are you hurt?

It's okay. I'm just ... a bit tired.

Hmm... Nefarith really was a powerful enemy.

Myself?

I knew you stood with me. So I believed ... "There would be a way".