Geeze, what's your problem?

...! Who are you!

Gah, you never did make any sense! Outta my way!

Sorry, didn't notice. I'll try to be more careful.

There's a right way for it to face? What a hassle... I don't get it...

Gah, you never did make any sense! Outta my way!

Don't fret. What you see here is only the entrance to the hamlet. Intruders won't find their way into Karm so easily.

Captain... What are you smirking about. You look like Seofon.

Well, I sure let him down then.

With that said... I want to live!

Captain. Will you allow someone like me to follow you along the journey you've chosen?

Looks like none of the thieves made it this far...

I'm not going to sit by and watch it happen all over again. Me relying—surviving... Through the kindness of others. I've done too much of that all my life. First it was that man— The captain's father. And then Seofon. And now... The captain.

I said stay close, not under𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘵. Are you afraid of the dark?

There's no point in an investigation... I can tell you without a doubt that I was responsible.

It's not like I saved her for your sake...

(Is that... a gear turning? It's coming from the back of his neck.)

(I don't hear it anymore. Was it all in my head? But then...)

I 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥 I'm a monster...

(Back then I clung to his hand and never let go. But now I'm walking on my own two feet...)

If meeting him was the worst outcome, why didn't you just ignore him? Even if he couldn't speak or engage with others, he could have continued living peacefully on his island. But you had to stick your nose in his business. You had to get involved with fate.

(He left his home island, leaving his child behind all alone... They remain apart to this day...)

And that's why they sought justification for their actions?

There's no point in an investigation... I can tell you without a doubt that I was responsible.

I'm not going to sit by and watch it happen all over again. Me relying—surviving... Through the kindness of others. I've done too much of that all my life. First it was that man— The captain's father. And then Seofon. And now... The captain.

You'd rather I kept the journal... and shared stories of your father instead?

Fine. I'll come with you. If you're gone long, the captain and Lyria will worry. Let's grab those herbs and get back here before they have the chance.

Fif!

The title of Eternal means nothing to me.

Your unwavering resolve and determination led you to awaken the revenant weapon. You really do remind me of that man— Enough to evoke memories I thought I had repressed...

I'm fine. Losers like them can't even touch me. I'm a monster after all...

G-Give that back! Give back my maaask!

Captain. Will you allow someone like me to follow you along the journey you've chosen?

He's told me nothing more than the fact that he's headed for the end of the skies. Thus I keep coming back to this godforsaken land— To keep my memories of him alive.

I'm not sure what counts as 'playing,' so I'll leave it up to you guys.

(He left his home island, leaving his child behind all alone... They remain apart to this day...)

Fif! What are you doing here?

Hng... Leave it for later... We should get back first...

So you're referring to something not in plain sight...

Mm... Sorry. I've caused you guys a lot of—

They're actually starting to use their brains a little.

There you are, captain. I apologize for getting you involved in a personal matter... Well, actually, it's not just because of Nehan... I don't even know where to start saying I'm sorry. I mean, I stole time with your father away from— H-Hey! Give it back! I'm being serious with you!

Heheh... So you've come this far without even realizing what it truly is. Ah, this brings back memories of that man.

That loathsome place calls out to me again. Hahah... Very well. Let's go then!

You'll never land a punch on me with your mind so clouded!

I'm not fit to lead anyone. I'm the one who's always being led by someone else.

If meeting him was the worst outcome, why didn't you just ignore him? Even if he couldn't speak or engage with others, he could have continued living peacefully on his island. But you had to stick your nose in his business. You had to get involved with fate.

Uh-huh... I've never stopped thinking about this power I was born with. It led to the annihilation of my clan, or rather— it led 𝘮𝘦 to destroy my clan.

What? Hey, let go of me! I don't want to—

Don't get the wrong idea. I have no intention of taking in your power.