Under Darya's guidance, you and Airona bypass the checkpoint and infiltrate the Sislesa Mine through a hidden secret passage. After making your way through the pitch-black mine tunnel, you finally catch a glimpse of the sorting area, strictly controlled by the Blackstone Legion, and those abnormally radiant red, Engram-rich ores.
Following the clues, you witness an even more disturbing reality: The miners have lost their minds due to the Illusory Blooms, and the Starsoul Flasks provide at best a fleeting moment of calm. At that moment, the squad launches a surprise raid to arrest people. Even the weak Navi is dragged away. You have no choice but to first hide to avoid the search, then wait for an opportunity to rescue your companion. To stop the calamity, you confront the Illusory Bloom head-on in the mine tunnel, resonating with the Stamen Crystal to shatter the illusion and collecting a new crystal.
Filled with frustration and self-blame, Darya resolves to continue leading the way. And so, you turn your attention to the most heavily guarded mining cave...