Looking around, the player's gaze fell on the cliff behind the statue. Water poured down the rock face from above, roaring as it formed a waterfall.
A golden speck of light was faintly visible below-the glow of a site of Grace.
But the player still could not find a way down.
The cave behind them did offer a path.
But deeper inside were mostly dry bones and countless ants. The player decisively turned around and left the disgusting cave.
Sitting down at the site of Grace, the player was surprised to see a line appear on the screen: [Talk to Sellen]
Sellen? How did she get here?
Sellen: "...You? What are you doing here... I remember telling you plenty already..."
The player looked curiously at the option that appeared on the screen: [I did as you said and got the ring]
Sellen raised her eyebrows, the corners of her lips lifting slightly. "You actually got it? I only mentioned it in passing. Ranni really has the worst luck."
"I never thought you were that type... Hmph, just what I wanted..."
Sellen: "My apprentice... Do you remember what I said? This path is destined to be accompanied by betrayal. The same goes for Ranni and me... Though we are accomplices, she and I have always betrayed each other. Think carefully. One day, I will betray you too, just like Daphne... So, what do you intend to do?"
The player was utterly confused. They knew they had skipped a lot of the story, but now they had absolutely no idea what Sellen was talking about.
Even so, the player still selected [Agree to continue helping Sellen].
Sellen: "Hehe, you really are a hopeless do-gooder... Just you wait. Your sort never comes to a good end. Ah... Just like Melina..."
She abruptly changed