Episode 6, Chapter 8: Proving Worth

Ugh. It's hard to breathe.

It's because the spiritual energy is so strong.

But... why is that door closed?

This is sacred land. Who dares to enter?

A wicked presence has descended. Only those who prove themselves worthy shall pass through.

I'm the Divine Maiden. I believe that's enough proof.

This barrier was laid by the former Divine Maiden. No exceptions shall be made.

Which path do you walk?

What can you protect without realizing the power of destiny?

Follower of the way of the heaven, you may take the Stone of Destiny.

Protect what is tender, seek what is right, and your path will open.

You do not follow your bestowed fate, so what could you possibly seek to realize?

I've never seen this path blocked before.

A barrier left behind by mother...

It's closed off here too!

Nagi probably disrupted the sacred essence here when she passed through.

She's making a mess everywhere she goes. Just wait till I get her!

Here, there are three spaces in this door.

This is the Triad Gate. It signifies the union of the three sacred elements.

Destiny, protection, and insight. We need all three stones to open the door.

We found one earlier, right? Let's try placing it!

Divine Maiden, over there! A path opened.

Stop the souls from gathering around the statue!

Found it! This is the Stone of Protection. Let's go back now.

Another path opened. This time it's that way!

What are all these jars?

A barrier. We need to find and get rid of all the jars filled with spiritual energy.

Done! I think this is the Stone of Insight!

Awesome! Let's go, Divine Maiden!

It's finally open!

Alright! Let's go save Narae.

It's that way. I can feel Narae's spiritual energy getting stronger.

Look at them!

Nagi must really want to stop us.

Narae!

Mina!

What a tearjerker.

Whatever, this is even better.

I never liked either one of you!

Narae!

There's no need to fret.

It'll all be over once you're dead!

Even a gentle breeze brushing by...

Can shake heaven and earth.

A bright child has surrendered to a trivial fate.

Sangun...! You!

You dishonored my father and doomed my people to suffer!

Yes, and I accept your resentment.

Here, take it!

The sacred weapon Miho used to subdue Red Shadow.

Better you than those immature children.

Sangun... But why...?

Narae!

Hahaha. The Council of Empyrean Fangs, arrogant as always.

Alright. Just you wait.

I'll kill you soon as well! Hmph.

Mina, I'm sorry...

It's okay. I'm sorry as well.

Mina, for you...

Oh, Narae...

You came, Sangun.

I was a bit late.

Why?! Why did you hand over Mom's divine weapon?!

It was more important to save you.

But still...

It's okay, Narae. It's just Mom's divine weapon.

Mina...?

Yeah. And... we'll get it back soon enough, so don't worry too much.

And Nagi will get what's coming to her.

Hurry, Sangun.

I think that spiny bastard is already crawling out!