Crausaar knew that his final moment was getting closer. He decided to entrust his three children to reliable humans' care.
Senators of Andris and former General of Marali had been evacuated to Mirith. This letter told about a slice of their life in Mirith, Zexe's condition getting better, and Darkstar's serious condition. She had been a patient in a coma, and talked in her delirium. To make matters worse, "Darkstar's hands were covered with huge, black spots." This was a proof that Black Magic had already begun to erode her soul.
Marali was overwhelmed by the Black Hand. Now Alliance occupied all over Marali. The public of Marali had no other choice but deserted their city.
Elefin became one of the most powerful wizards in Oberin since the Blood Dagger had fallen into her hand. Her enormous power also posed a great threat to the Twins while she led the Black Hand. Rasha and Varsha appeared in front of adventurers who were ravaged by a long battle against Alliance. Rasha said that Elefin was currently a common target between the Twins and Mirith, so...
(Rasha): We know you have that box that is supposed to kill our enemy.
(Rasha): And we know how to bring the enemy to Mirith.
(Rasha): Only...
(Rasha): If we help you, you leave Marali alone.
(Rasha): Do you want our help or do you want to die here?
It was Darkstar who acted as a bridge between the Twins and Mirith. She also urged Mirith to call upon Seth for help. His art was needed with the Golden Box to deactivate the Blood Dagger.
Elefin Came to Mirith. Darkstar succeeded to steal the Blood Dagger from her, however, the cursed power of the dagger made Darkster lose her senses for a moment. She stubbed herself. With Seth's help the dagger was set in the Golden Box from Drakstar's chest, and Elefin was no longer given power from the Blood Dagger. She was killed.
Zexe's soul was releaved out of the Blood Dagger, and he returned to the world. The Golden Box was placed under the custody of Brigobean.
The portals were reactivated by Seth. He donated his producing machine for Pure Crystals to Cecil at Brigobaen.
An announcement by Seiglinde told a story of the Golden Box which Seth recalled.
Summary:
Time immemorial, there were The King and The Queen. When The Queen was assassinated The King called upon mages all over the world to get his dearest wife back to life again. A specialized assemblage of mages came upon his call, and one of their High Priests detected that the soul of The Queen was still around in the castle. The Priest casted a spell not to lose her soul away. The other mages were capable to make the Golden Box which was able to keep human souls in itself until the soul could meet with a suitable body. The King announced the people that he asked for someone who would sacrifice herself to his wife. He never thought of the consequence where should be some people who were covetous to possess the Golden Box.
It brought on wars for the possession of Golden Box. The Golden Box contained souls which were in hope of return to this world someday.
(At the time, Beleth acted strange in his attitude after his recieving the Blood Rune for study. Rumours said that he had been possessed by the Blood Rune.)
Seth told adventurers the location of Golden Box which was needed for saving Zexe. In a cave where Seth indicated, they saw visions of Arlis and Ayara Rita from Nelthylin. A scene showed the moment when the two just found a Golden Box. And it led to a flash where Arlis killed Ayara giving a scream of delight in the excitement.
