>>5197771Unsure of how to continue with your duties as the pathway gatekeeper, you decided to follow your blood rival around and ask for her wisdom! The ever-confident Qiao Ning was overjoyed to teach you everything she knows to feed her sense of superiority over you more than anything. Truly, you know Qiao Ning was far more prepared to do this than you’ll ever be, but that doesn’t discourage you as the Voices continue to reassure you that no matter how much you suck, you can do this.
The tour came to a halt once someone let you know that you didn’t come here on your own, you somehow stole Esperanza from the hospital, and she’s in intense care at the moment within the temple. Without hesitation, you went to visit her at the infirmary’s intensive care. She’s alive… And to you, not much has changed from your visits, just fewer wires around.
“Do not dismay, Oka! The doctor assured me that she’s likely in the same condition as she was in the hospital! Our expert healers managed to bring her back from the worst condition! Truly remarkable!” Qiao Ning is proud of her medics’ efforts. That sounds like a miracle, but… is it enough for you?
“Thank you.” You try not to look too sad. This is great news but… you ponder…
You ponder if you can heal her back to full health. The same way you did with Jonathan.
“It’d require an immense amount of your energy, Ema. Your life expectancy will drop down until its absolute minimum.” The Voices give you the answer you seek.
“…” You grab Esperanza’s hand…
>>What do you do?>Sacrifice all your Life Span to Esperanza!>Ask the Voices if there’s another way to meet your friend again.>Accept that this is going to be it, and keep hoping she’ll return like you always did. You need to do your newfound duty.>Write In. 