Summary

The Dendrymph's fury grows as it mourns the deepening rift between the Ayin and Strig, declaring that true balance can only be achieved through the extinction of both peoples. Despite Uni's desperate pleas for a way to heal the land, the corrupted spirit refuses to offer redemption. Left with no other choice, Uni and Vaedan strike a final, devastating blow, destroying the Dendrymph. However, Vaedan is gravely wounded.

As Uni scrambles to find the herbs needed to save him, she stumbles upon three eong-fa flowers tucked inside Vaedan’s bag. The sight of the sacred blossoms reminds her of the Earth Mother, and Uni resolves to carry Vaedan back to the ancient ruins at the Northern Bluffs.

During the journey, she notices the forest around her slowly coming back to life, the once-decaying landscape now showing signs of rebirth. But to her surprise...