Jinhsi: “Both the interrogation and my appointed meeting with Rover have already finished.”

???: “Scar only needed the two of you as his audience. We already knew what he wanted, and we let him have as much.”

Jinhsi: “She decrypted every message we intended to convey. It’s only proper you meet her in person, as the one who crafted those puzzles. Such intricate puzzles… I guess only Rover has the patience to solve them all.”

???: “No detail is too small. I’m sure she understands. Besides… Not seeing the opponent heightens the thrill of a game. If everything goes according to the prophecies of Jué, I will meet her in person eventually. So… What did our captive from the Fractsidus tell you about Jué?”

Jinhsi: “… That Jué had predicted I will have to fight it one day. A fight that will shape Jinzhou’s future.”

???: “Well, that is… unexpected. But you don’t seem all that surprised, do you?”

Jinhsi: “Cant say I am. I had suspected as much from our previous conversations, and the message it left me… His words only confirmed it.”

???: “Where was it when you last sensed its presence?”

Jinhsi: “It was… in Mt. Firmament. Unlike Jinzhou city, that mountain is still resting in ‘stilness’.”

???: “The place where the first people of Jinzhou lived, and where Jué first manifested before us humans… I see.”

Jinhsi: “I’ll find Jué and bring it back as soon as possible.”

???: “Our enemies could have planned it as a trap. We have a bigger goal to focus on, remember?”

Jinhsi: “I understand. I will not let anything or anyone disrupt the peace in Jinzhou.”

???: “Would you let what you heard from Scar sway your determination?”

Jinhsi: “No, he cannot ever turn me against Jué. If anything, his words only confirmed my theory. I am the Magistrate of Jinzhou, appointed by the Sentinel itself. The prophecy speaks of a decisive incident for Jinzhou’s future, where I will be a key player. The fight between me and Jué is only a precursor. My job remains unchanged. I will fulfill my duty as Jinzhou’s Magistrate with my own judgment.”

???: “Is that your final answer?”

Jinhsi: “A single strand’s neglect births mountainous upheaval. You taught me that, remember? The safest option is for me to go in person.”

Changli: “…Very well. Since we are already mid-game, I will let you decide our next move. This time, I will be a pawn in your hand. Remember I will always stand by your side, in this crisis or any other.”

Jinhsi: “…Am I a player or a mere pawn? I suppose there is no difference at this point. No matter what, I will do what I must.”