Just before the sun touched the horizon, Kai joined Sunny on the roof of the Shrine of Truth. He looked ready for battle, the arrows bristling with the black feathers of their fletching in his quiver. Summoning the outer layers of his armor, the archer inhaled deeply and looked east.
"Lady Slayer has received the third boon of the Ash Domain. We seem to be ready."
Sunny nodded slowly, a distant expression on his face.
"...Has she now?"
Kai nodded.
"Yes. Why? Your voice... it sounded a little strange."
Sunny remained silent for a while, then sighed.
"She is set to play a decisive role in this battle. I've just been wondering… about how capable she truly is."
Kai studied him a bit.
"What is on your mind?"
Sunny smiled faintly and looked at the towering mountain to the east, its peak covered in snow.
Eventually, he said:
