As the main group fights through the remains of the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus, the Antimatter Legion, and Abominations of Abundance in pursuit of Phantylia... an old friend appears, having been incommunicado for the last few days.

    Dan Heng arrives at Scalegore Waterscape, where the Ambrosial Arbor has been sealed for countless centuries, and reveals his 'Dark Secret' that led to him not joining the group to begin with.