Rackam's unmaking represents a great loss for Gran, but no matter how much has been lost, the captain will not be thwarted by the Otherworld. With only Anamaria's hint and the mysterious blue light's words for guidance, Gran realizes there is a chance to overcome the enemy. The crew charges head on into a fight with Otherworld beings led by Maxwell, an Otherworlder threatening to take everything away from the captain.
Gran
...
Shitori's plight and Rackam's unmaking.
The King's Eye has revealed all.
One thing is clear, if it wasn't already: the Otherworld's scheme must be thwarted at all costs.
Vyrn
Yikes, Gran's got a scary face goin'.
And yet Gran is unable to divulge the tragic news to the crew. The Otherworld, barring some unforeseen whim, would just rewrite their memories in retaliation.
Lyria
...
Lyria
Hey, Gran? There's lots of things going on that I don't understand, but...
Lyria
I just want you to know that I'm on your side. Always.
Perhaps Lyria has sensed the loneliness that comes from being a king. As Tau'luk had once said, "A king sees what the masses do not."
Instead of answering, Gran takes Lyria's hand, soft to the touch, and squeezes back.
Lyria
...
Katalina's Voice
Gran! Can you hear me? I've spotted a large force of enemies blocking the way to Edan!
Vyrn
Shoot, did the Otherworlders catch wind of us? Let's go see for ourselves, Gran!
Eugen
Here's the scope, Captain.
Eugen
It's a whole swarm of bad guys, just like Katalina said.
Katalina
We'll have to go through them if we don't take a detour.
White Knight
They're trying to waste our strength before we reach the island. It may be prudent to find another way around.
Dialogue Option
Charge!
Eugen
Gahaha! Tackling the problem head-on, eh? All right, people! Weapons at the ready!
Allies
Yeah!
Heartened by hearty battle cries, Gran pushes the Grandcypher's throttle.
Dialogue Option
Go around!
Rosetta
You want to take a detour, but you still look like you're getting ready for a fight. Am I missing something?
Io
Oh, maybe this is a double trap. First they force us to go around, and then ambush us there too.
Katalina
Ah, so we ambush the ambushers! Very well! Everyone, prepare for battle!
Allies
Yeah!
Gran makes a sharp turn and races to where the enemies are surely lying in wait.
Otherworlder
Ah well, in hindsight it was insultingly obvious, wasn't it?
Gran
...
Recalling what Anamaria had revealed to Rackam, there's no reason not to take the fight to the Otherworlders.
Anamaria
As long as you guys made the conscious decision not to give up, you would always arrive at this point.
The words she left behind encourage Gran to smash against whatever barriers the Otherworlders attempt to erect.
Especially if it leads to another potential outcome.
Shitori
...
A Voice
Is this where your fate ends? Speak your answer, and I shall sever the road.
A Voice
But should you fight—
Shitori
...!
That other outcome being the chance to hear the voice that spurred Shitori.
And a chance to restore all that the Otherworlders have taken.
Gran
...
Otherworlder
Hm... In the brief time I lost sight of you, your countenance has changed somewhat.
Otherworlder
Especially those eyes. Almost... unnatural.
Otherworlder
Either way, now that you are no longer viewing the world through a peephole, allow me to introduce myself.
Maxwell
My name is Maxwell. I am the one who will be snatching everything from you. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Your Majesty.
Dialogue Option
Give back everything you stole!
Maxwell
Ahahaha! The hubris of this sovereign!
Maxwell
Very well. That is, if you can step foot on Edan.
164: Harsh Reality Part 2 
