Well, there's the bell.

The others should be returning soon.

I had no idea the mountain was so treacherous.

There are safe areas, certainly. The tourism industry wouldn't survive if there were not.

I'm just concerned if we stay off the main trails we will run into trouble.

We took down the tyrant, we can handle some elementals and beasts.

I certainly don't wish to be dead weight!

You aren't. We're just nearly professional fighters at this point. Probably has changed my future work prospects, honestly.

Arntta and Merric are the first to return.

Any luck, you two?

Nothing. It looks like we were late to the party.

The only things left selling services up the mountain are standard climber groups.

There honestly doesn't seem to be much of a market for custom paths.

There's no shortage of guides, but none we talked to were willing to head to the Air Nexus. Only the peak.

Honestly, what I was afraid of.

I know expenses aren't really an issue with Sky around, but I figured any kind of custom guide would be in short supply enough to be expensive.

We did find one group willing to a custom journey, but they would only agree after the main climbing season was over.

And we can't wait that long. It's months.

We must hope that Sky and Dia had greater luck, then.

And if they don't?

We might have to shed your disguise. Someone here would likely crack and be willing to escort you up.

But that's something we should only do as a last resort.

Agreed. As of right now, we seem to be forgettable-appearing enough to be ignored.

Sky and Dia approach from the west.

They look happy, but I gotta admit they always do.

Let's hope it's good news, at least.