As the group gathers gear and investigates the remains of the Withered Branch Inn, the team speaks with their friends and comrades in the city of Narquelion, and realize that they're not alone in this dangerous world. With their friends backing them up and preparing for the final confrontation, the three heroes decide that they should prevent Glearis Galaxyrender from having backups for his plan, and first decide to investigate the prison underneath the Shuddering Mountain!