บท 74: First-Phase Cleared

"Once you reach Frostholm, trust nobody, not your companions either."

"Huh?" I doubted my ears.

"Yes, Nord. You shouldn't trust your companions either, the ones you have now and the ones to be."

"But if I don't trust them, then who will I have to?"

"Yourself."

"…"

"You only need yourself to be able to go through your quests."

"Even so… I can't just ditch them, can I?"

"Certainly, but I've said my piece of mind, Nord."

"Okay… I'll consider your words."

Then, it was quiet.

Quiet for a few seconds that felt like eternities in their own.

"Nord," her melodious voice entered my ears, "Congrats, you've cleared the first phase."

"Huh?"

"You activated the Sigil by another mean, a means that no one would've thought of. You've received an achievement."

"I received?" I looked at the system window right away.