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Look behind you...

Er?

The horizon on the other side. Is that... is that the sun?

Hey. You think us coming back from there to here counted as 'going' one full day and night?

This is really... new to me. Nian always told me that Yan was full of weird, unseen wonders... and landscapes like this too?

Uh, hold on, I think there's something in my pocket...

Is this—the charm Nian gave me...?

Wait a minute... hold on! No, that's not right!

What the hell do I mean 'landscapes like this?' What was I just thinking?!

Ah...

Mr. Nothing!

Er—? I'm here, I'm here!

Is this Ni-weng Village or not!?

Does... does it need to be said... er...

P—paying close attention, it seems a little off! But there isn't another village anywhere around!

This isn't right. It's not right.

Kroos, we left Rhodes Island, reached Kou-wu City first, stocked up, and then left the next morning.

We were heading across the wastes for Mount Hui-ch'i, and we saw a crashed car—

—and then you two benefactors dealt with the beasts and saved me?

Just took 'em to a nice new pit to build their nest in, that's all.

And then?

And then, we...?

Hmmmgh. Then we went straight up Mount Hui-ch'i, and found a thatched cottage.

I pushed open its...

...door?

Bells? Where are they coming from?

The bells are sounding? The bells are sounding! Hey, everyone call your families out! Move quickly!

What's happening!? It's been so long! Why is it happening today?!

Excuse me! Can I ask what's happening?

Are you—are you outsiders? The bells mean monsters are coming from the west mountains!

Those monsters can't stand light! Just run to where the sun is and you'll be safe!

M—Monsters? What monsters?

Look, I've got no time to chat with you! Get out of my way, I need to bring my wife over here!

Mama! Mama!

Is everyone here? We're still missing someone! Start looking, fast!

Benefactors, benefactors, let us hurry and take shelter!

They said we'll be fine if we run somewhere where the sun is? Then let us hurry—benefactors?

...Kroos.

Ready.

Good.

—Benefactors!? This is no time for jokes, we're no better than paste on our own! Let's hide before we do anything else!

Here! Here, here! Why are you charging them! Alas! My good benefactors, you—wait for me, wait for me a moment!