The trio approach a quiet, peaceful spot on a hilltop that is onlooking the city of Jinzhou
Ying: “This is it.”
Encore: “This place... feels empty. There's nothing here.”
Ying: “It is now… B-But it used to be filled with irises.”
Ying approached an open patch and kneeled down before reminiscing moments in her past
Ying: “This is my mom's garden. She used to love flowers and would plant a lot of them when she wasn't busy. Before she left, she asked me to help look after it, and said she'd come see it with me when she's back. I watered them every day, hoping they could bloom longer. But these flowers only bloom for a short time. They all withered in the end… Dad told me, Don't be sad, sweetie. It's the natural cycle of life. I understood that. But it always reminds me of my promise to Mom. I miss her so much…”
Rover and Encore stood behind Ying in silence, listening to her patiently
Ying: “Now I see, this shield and sword are all treasures that Mom left me. And here, I think she probably wanted to make a wreath with me using those flowers…”
Encore: “Oh, Ying…”
Ying: “Thank you, Encore and Rover.”
Ying: “Actually, when I saw Dad looking sad while holding the map, I had the feeling that Mom… Might have left this treasure map to play a game with me. Maybe it is like what the grown-ups say, the Gateway of Wishes doesn't exist. And I may never get to see her again, talk to her, and tell her how much I've grown… But Mom must've wanted to give me a surprise, to make me happy… I am happy because we managed to find all the treasures she left behind together. I'll definitely find a nice place to keep this sword and shield safe. I think we should end our adventure here. Thank you, Encore and Rover.”
Rover: “You're welcome.” / “We're ending it here...?”
Encore: “…”
Rover: “Encore?”
Encore kept silent for a brief moment, re-affirming herself before speaking up
Encore: “Our captain hasn't announced the end of our adventure yet, and you're thinking about leaving already? Well, okay then. Let's call it a day right here. There's some stuff I need to wrap my head around too… I remember you asked me about the ending of the Wooly Warrior, right? Even though we finished finding the relics, Team Wooly's adventure goes on. There are still plenty of stories to tell... Oh, I know! How about you come to Encore's story session tomorrow afternoon?”
Ying: “Tomorrow... You mean right here?”
Encore: “Yes! If you want to find out what happens to Team Wooly, come over and listen to the rest of the story. Be there or be square!”
Ying: “I... Okay then. I'll see you tomorrow!”
Encore: “Yup. See you tomorrow, Ying.”
Rover: “See you tomorrow, Ying.”
Encore and Rover send Ying off with a wave, hoping to see her tomorrow
Encore: “Rover, do you think this is a good ending to the story?”
Rover: “It's a good ending.”
Encore: “Mm-hmm. After all, Ying got the treasures left by her mother. If this was a story, it would end something like this: *In the end, the little warrior managed to collect all of the relics left by her mother, realizing her intentions.”
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Rover: “It deserves a better ending.”
Encore: “Yeah! After all, Ying didn't receive the wreath and she didn't get to see her mother. Even though in the end, the little warrior did manage to collect all of the relics left by her, realizing her mother's intentions.”
Encore wears a saddened and worried look on her face
Encore: “But Encore still feels like something's missing. In this ending, she didn't even make it to the Gateway of Wishes. Just like in the story of the Wooly Warrior. What do you think? Will the Wooly Warrior's wish come true in the end?”
Rover: “It will come true.”
Encore: “If it comes true, then she should be able to see her family again. After such a wonderful and interesting adventure, she must have so much to say to them.”
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Rover: “It won't come true.”
Encore: “Even if her wish doesn't come true, the Wooly Warrior will still continue on her adventures. She's met so many new friends and has tons of stories to share. She'll remember the people and things she met on this journey.”
Encore pauses for a moment, before continuing a confession
Encore: “But actually, there is no true ending to Wooly Warrior's story. Remember the play Ying told us about when she showed us the treasure map? Ying said she'd already forgotten what most of the play was about. All she could remember was that the hero had been searching for a legendary treasure to make their wishes come true. I knew straight away that the treasure map wasn't for the Wooly Warrior's sword. But it was a gift left to her by Ying's mother. Wanna guess how I found out?”
Rover: “Because of the play…” / “Because of the Wooly Warrior's story…”
Encore: “Yes. That play was about the Wooly Warrior's story, and I remember each and every part of it. Because that play…”
Encore: “Was a gift from my Mom. Now, time for a story from Encore.”