A Means to an End

"The Illusion Bracelet. That's the key to the shrine."

Reda was finally found after a long search, but the Core's whereabouts remain unclear. Only after returning to Zumion Village did Phernos reveal the truth.

The Empyrean Core was in the Ardus Shrine, to which the Illusion Bracelet was the key. Even though she lost herself to dark magic, Reda had ultimately fulfilled her duty as High Priestess.

The joy of being so close to the Core was cut short when Hithanya, disapproving of Phernos's extreme methods, declared she was leaving the group. Neither Hithanya nor Phernos were willing to compromise.

In the end, the Dawn Legion was forced to depart for Ardus Shrine without Hithanya.