Epilogue (Season 2)
Last updated 2026-02-21
Epilogue is the twelfth episode of Season 2 - Chapter 6: To Be Fuel for the Night in Phaethon's Story.
Parts
- Torrent of Miracles
- Farewell and Departure
- Memory Starstream
- First Signs of Change
- Mayor's Monologue
Steps
- Void Hunter Anointment
- Chat with everyone
Gameplay Notes
- Upon completing the chapter, Ye Shunguang's Diary will be replaced with the Photo Wall. Interacting with the photo wall awards the Waifei Peninsula achievement Forever in a Moment.
Dialogue
- The situation has settled for now, and Failume Heights has finally recovered to its former prosperity.
The long-sealed Porcelume mine in Lemnian Hollow seems to be set to reopen soon...
Torrent of Miracles
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Torrent of Miracles"Video Summary: These tiny yet magnificent connections will eventually converge into a torrent of miracles.
- (A cinematic plays)
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- (The Yunkui Summit disciples hold a feast for Ye Shunguang)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): And so...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): The story comes to an end
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): And peace has returned to Waifei Peninsula
- (Ye Shiyuan strides away from Suibian Temple)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Just like Xiao'Guang said —
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Even if the world is full of conflict and imperfection
- (The Krampus members spend some leisure time at Sailume Bay)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): There's still something that binds us together
- (Everyone from Spook Shack hangs out at the Echo Chamber)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Maybe it's the unspoken trust we place in our companions
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Or the small acts of kindness we receive from strangers
- (At Miasmaflare Tower, Obol Squad observes Colonel Isolde's phantom)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Or the way we manage, even in the face of despair
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): We spark that shared flame called courage
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): All these small yet significant connections
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Eventually merge into something that feels like a miracle
- (The Proxy siblings gaze at Waifei Peninsula and the Lemnian Hollow atop Seagaze Road)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Something steady enough to hold us all up
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Keeping us from falling into the abyss
- (Cinematic ends)
- (SiblingSibling): Hey (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), you made it! Xiao'Guang's about to head out on her first Void Hunter mission, and Yunkui Summit is gathering at Suibian Temple to see her off. - (SiblingSibling): "Void Hunter: Qingming Arbiter - Ye Shunguang"... (Now that's a hella cool name!Now that's a hella cool name! /
What an epic title.What an epic title.) 
What's with the one in the middle, Qingming Arbiter...?- (SiblingSibling): Oh, that? It's (likelike) a special title that the Mayor personally gave to each Void Hunter, to show respect for their contributions (and all thatand all that).
- (SiblingSibling): Qingming Arbiter probably refers to how Xiao'Guang's mastered the Qingming sword. Taming that blade is no small feat, after all.
- (SiblingSibling): Oh right, Miss Miyabi also has (her own title!her own title! /
a special title.a special title.) If I remember correctly, it's... "Void Hunter: Isshin Muga - Hoshimi Miyabi"! - (SiblingSibling): (Sounds super cool too~ When are you gonna get yourself a title like that?Sounds super cool too~ When are you gonna get yourself a title like that? /
That sounds pretty cool. When will you get a title like that?That sounds pretty cool. When will you get a title like that?) - Huh, me?
- (SiblingSibling): (Hehe, just kidding! It's getting late, let's hurry up and meet with Xiao'Guang and the others at Suibian Temple.Hehe, just kidding! It's getting late, let's hurry up and meet with Xiao'Guang and the others at Suibian Temple. /
Just kidding. It's getting late, let's hurry to Suibian Temple to meet Xiao'Guang and the others.Just kidding. It's getting late, let's hurry to Suibian Temple to meet Xiao'Guang and the others.) - You arrive at Suibian Temple's main hall with (BelleBelle /
WiseWise)...
- (Idle)
- Yixuan: Xiao'Guang... take care of yourself.
- Ju Fufu: *sobs* Xiao'Guang... I can't bear to let you go...
- Ye Shiyuan: Don't push yourself too hard, okay?
- Pan Yinhu: Take all of this food with you... and this, and that too!
- Zhao: Good luck.
- Ye Shunguang: Everyone... It's just a mission, that's all...
- (Talk to Ye Shunguang)
Farewell and Departure
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Farewell and Departure"Video Summary: "Thank you... for remembering me."
Story Description: As Ye Shunguang prepares for her first Void Hunter mission, everyone bids her farewell. Ye Shiyuan decides to embark on a journey to find a way to break the Qingming Sword's backlash, while Ye Shunguang calmly accepts her destiny, expressing her love for the world and her determination to protect it.
- Ju Fufu: Xiao'Guang... make sure you take care of yourself out there, okay? Remember to eat on time, and don't go acting recklessly like you used to!
- Pan Yinhu: I've packed some elixirs and snacks for your journey! They're definitely not as good as your osmanthus cakes, though...
- Ye Shunguang: Thank you, everyone! I'll take good care of myself.
- Zhao: ...You'd better. Don't push yourself too hard. We'll all be worried about you.
- Ye Shunguang: Don't worry, I'll keep my promise. After all, we're in this together.
- Hearing those words, Xiao'Zhao's face turns adorably shy once again.
Meanwhile, Yixuan steps forward and gently straightened the corner of Xiao'Guang's clothes. - Yixuan: Xiao'Guang, as your mentor, I'm proud of you. But as Yixuan... I only hope that, no matter what, you'll stay safe.
- Ye Shunguang: Mm! I will, Shifu.
- After everyone says their goodbyes to Xiao'Guang, they slowly begin to leave.
In the end, only Xiao'Guang, Ye Shiyuan, and you remain.
At last, Xiao'Guang turns to look at her brother, who has stayed silent the whole time. - Ye Shiyuan: ...I suppose it's time for me to go too.
- Ye Shunguang: Brother?
- Ye Shiyuan: I'm leaving this place. I'm going somewhere far from here, to find a way to put an end to the Qingming Sword's negative effects.
- Ye Shunguang: Brother, I—
- Ye Shiyuan: It's not just for you. It's also time I began my own journey.
- Ye Shiyuan: I heard that Void Hunter Hoshimi Miyabi's blade, "Tailless," shares similar traits with the Qingming Sword. I doubt that's a coincidence.
- Ye Shiyuan: There may be secrets hidden within these weapons... secrets far beyond what we understand.
- Ye Shiyuan: I want to uncover these secrets and find the truth hidden behind.
- Ye Shiyuan: Xiao'Guang, I still remember what you told me before. Don't worry, this time... I'll allow myself to be happy.
- Ye Shiyuan reaches out, wanting to pat his sister's head like he used to when they were little, but pauses midway and instead gently rests his hand on her shoulder.
- Ye Shiyuan: ...
- Ye Shiyuan: I've imagined it countless times that if I could go back, I'd hide my sister away in the safest place so that fate would never, ever find her.
- Ye Shiyuan: But I was wrong. No matter how many times it happened, when disaster struck, you would still make that choice. You would still pick up your sword and stand before everyone, just like now.
- Ye Shiyuan: Xiao'Guang, as your brother, I'm very proud of you.
- Ye Shiyuan: I also know that every hardship and pain you've been through stands as proof of your strength. The cracks within you are where the light shines through.
- Ye Shiyuan: It's just that... if possible, I still hope you can stay away from the heart of the storm and find true happiness. Sorry, I guess I'm just that narrow-minded.
- Ye Shunguang: I'm already happy right now... Really!
- Ye Shiyuan: ...I'm glad then.
- Ye Shiyuan: Also, I'm not sure if you have heard Mr. Lu's so-called "ancient prophecy."
- Ye Shiyuan: He once said that one day, a "Bai Ze"[Note 1] would rise in Yunkui Summit. When disaster struck, the Bai Ze would wield the Qingming Sword to cut through the endless night and awaken the dawn.
- Ye Shiyuan: And besides this Bai Ze, a special "catalyst" would appear. A presence capable of changing the entire course of the future with a single thought.
- Ye Shiyuan: After everything that's happened, I can't help but think, perhaps this "Bai Ze" and the "catalyst" the prophecy spoke of... are the two of you.
- Ye Shiyuan: Xiao'Guang... and Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). - ...Me?
- (Point at yourself, eyes wide)
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Huh? Me?
- Ye Shiyuan: That's right. Throughout this whole ordeal, you were the one who stayed by Xiao'Guang's side. I believe you both give each other great strength.
- Ye Shunguang: Yes... If it weren't for Junior, I don't know how much longer I could've held on...
- Ye Shiyuan: It seems your meeting was no coincidence. As for the deeper meaning... only time will tell.
- Ye Shiyuan: Alright, it's getting late. I'll be heading off now.
- Ye Shiyuan: Farewell, my sister... and Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). - Ye Shiyuan withdraws his hand without another word, giving Xiao'Guang a deep nod.
Then he turns toward the setting sun and walks away with quiet resolve. - Ye Shunguang: Junior, don't mind what my brother said about "Bai Ze" and the "catalyst." It's just a prophecy, probably something Mr. Lu made up to spook us.
- I actually think it's pretty nice.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I think it's pretty (nice.nice. /
nice, actually.nice, actually.) It means we're connected by fate. (Perhaps a destined encounter.Perhaps a destined encounter. / A destined encounter~A destined encounter~) - Ye Shunguang: Huh? R-Really...? So it's fate...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I think it's pretty (nice.nice. /
- I don't really mind.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): (Eh...Eh...) I don't really mind. Prophecies are always a bit cryptic like that.
- Ye Shunguang: As long as you don't mind...
- Ye Shunguang: Junior, there's something else... I want to tell you.
- Ye Shunguang: She... I mean, the other "me", once believed that love was a curse, a trap... Something damp and cold... Something that would destroy me.
- Ye Shunguang: Perhaps I used to think that way because the old me was always filled with guilt and fear. When your heart is a swamp, even the warmest sunlight turns cold and twisted.
- Ye Shunguang: But actually... It's not like that.
- Ye Shunguang: Love is a miracle, a strength, a warm hand that pulls me back to the world when I'm falling into endless darkness.
- Xiao'Guang takes a deep breath, then, uncharacteristically, spreads her arms wide, as if to embrace everything before her.
- Ye Shunguang: I really, truly love this world. I love the feeling of the morning breeze against my face, the warmth of the afternoon sun on an open book's page, the smell of freshly baked bread from the corner bakery, and the sound of children's carefree laughter...
- Ye Shunguang: The good, the bad, the light, the dark... everything is so precious, so special.
- Ye Shunguang: And that's exactly why I'll do everything I can to protect them, no matter the cost.
- Ye Shunguang: Now I finally understand. It wasn't just the Qingming sword that chose me, I chose it as well, along with everything it brings.
- Ye Shunguang: I may be new as a Void Hunter, and there's so much left to learn...
- Ye Shunguang: But I'll do my best!
- Ye Shunguang: And also... thank you for staying by my side all this time.
- You're welcome~
- Actually, there's something...
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): You're welcome~ I actually have something to tell (you. I...you. I... /
you... I'veyou... I've) prepared a little gift for you. - Ye Shunguang: Really? What is it?
- You take Xiao'Guang to her room...
- Ye Shunguang: Are these... all photos we took?
- Ye Shunguang: You've organized them all...
- That's right!
- It's a photo wall for you.
- Ye Shunguang: ...
Memory Starstream
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Memory Starstream"Video Summary: "Thank you... for remembering me."
Story Description: (WiseWise /
- Countless photos, carefully developed, framed, and hung, cover the wall.
They form a galaxy of warm, glimmering light, capturing all the beautiful moments you once shared. - Xiao'Guang freezes for a moment.
She slowly steps forward, reaching out as her fingertips gently, almost reverently, brush over those captured moments in time. - Ye Shunguang: This is the one we took together, just before the ceremony that day...
- (Immortal Memory stored in the Memory Board)
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- Immortal Memory
- This is a precious yet hastily taken group photo before the Void Hunter appointment ceremony.
In the photo, Xiao'Guang is smiling gently. Everyone at Yunkui Summit looks happy, and even Ye Shiyuan's lips seem to curve into a slight smile.
In the background, the mayor is busy preparing for the upcoming ceremony.
No one knows if there will be tougher challenges ahead, or more heartbreaking farewells in the days to come.
But at least in this moment, everyone stands together.
The sunlight is perfect, and the breeze is gentle.
Without a doubt, this is an immortal memory worth protecting with one's life.
- Ye Shunguang: It was my first time speaking in front of so many people. Thinking back, it feels unbelievable! I'm just glad you and everyone else were there with me!
- Ye Shunguang: And all the moments we shared before... You kept them all too.
- Ye Shunguang: I remember the fragrant scent that filled the flower shop, the gentle melodies we listened to together, and the movies we watched...
- Ye Shunguang: I didn't realize we'd already made so many wonderful memories together.
- The memories of the past will always leave their mark.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): No matter what happens in the future, the memories of the past will always leave their mark. I'll always remember them.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): I'll always remember you.
- Ye Shunguang: Junior, I...
- Xiao'Guang chokes up, still staring at the precious photos as her shoulders tremble.
After a while, she turns around, eyes glistening with tears, yet her smile shines brighter than the sun. - Ye Shunguang: ...Thank you. This is the best gift I've ever received.
- Ye Shunguang: I think... everything we've been through together will become a memory I'll cherish forever.
- Ye Shunguang: I don't know when the Qingming Sword's side effects will return, or how long I'll be able to keep these memories...
- Ye Shunguang: But because of these shining days, no matter what happens in the future, I feel like I'll have the courage to face it.
- Ye Shunguang: Thank you... for painting my life with such beautiful colors.
- Together, you and Xiao'Guang relive the stories behind each photo...
And at last, the time comes when you have to part ways. - Ye Shunguang: Well... I should be going.
- Safe travels.
- (ProtagonistProtagonist): Safe travels, Xiao'Guang.
- Ye Shunguang: ...Mm! I hope things go well for both of us.
- (Hug Xiao'Guang)
- Without a word, you step forward and gently pull her into a hug.
- Xiao'Guang tenses up for a moment, then softly wraps her arms around you, returning the hug.
- Ye Shunguang: Thank you... for remembering me.
- Ye Shunguang: Goodbye, Junior (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). - Xiao'Guang smiles brightly, then turns toward the setting sun and takes the first step forward on her new journey as a Void Hunter.
- You stand there, watching her figure fade away until she disappears completely into the glow of the setting sun...
- (I hope Xiao'Guang's first Void Hunter mission goes smoothly! Though knowing her, she'll definitely be fine.)
- (It's a goodbye... but Xiao'Guang's only leaving for a few days. She'll be back at Yunkui Summit soon enough, and we'll have plenty more chances to meet.)
- (...Hmm...)
- (For some reason, my eyes have been feeling a bit off these past few days...)
- (Maybe I should go talk to (BelleBelle /
WiseWise) about it...)
- (SiblingSibling): (WiseWise /
BelleBelle), perfect timing, I've got something to tell you. - (SiblingSibling): I just got a message from the Mayor. They've dug up some new intel about that "Creator" we took down in Lemnian Hollow.
- (SiblingSibling): That being who looks like Sarah... They're probably not the real Creator.
- Not the Creator...?
- But They possess the Creator's power...
- (SiblingSibling): The mayor said it was probably a creation of the Creator. A powerful being crafted by imbuing Sarah's physical form with the Creator's power.
- (SiblingSibling): That (creepcreep /
thingthing) was after Xiao'Guang's (body!body! / body.body.) Seems like only using Xiao'Guang as a vessel could give Them the most power, probably because of the Qingming Sword... - (SiblingSibling): Xiao'Guang must have found out beforehand, and wanted to use it against Them by trapping Them in her own body to destroy Them... Thank goodness you managed to remove Them from Xiao'Guang, (WiseWise /
BelleBelle). - (SiblingSibling): Oh right... that thing also held some of the first-generation Void Hunter Lady Sunbringer's (power!power! /
power.power.) Their eyes... were the same color as Lady Sunbringer's. - (SiblingSibling): It seems Lady Sunbringer did something in the Lemnian Hollow and left behind some of her power... and that power was exploited.
- Speaking of which, didn't Lockspring say...
- Some rumors about Lady Sunbringer...
- (SiblingSibling): Yeah, I was thinking the same thing! But Lockspring also said that even though Lady Sunbringer faced misunderstandings and hostility, she ultimately chose love and forgiveness... so that thing must have stolen Lady Sunbringer's strength.
- (SiblingSibling): The Mayor calls Them a "Messenger"... but just the Creator's creation alone holds such immense power that it almost destroyed the entire Waifei Peninsula...
- (SiblingSibling): Just how powerful are the enemies we're up against...
- But in the end, we still managed to defeat Them.
- I'm certain the Creator isn't invincible.
- (SiblingSibling): (...Yeah!...Yeah! /
...Yeah....Yeah.) No matter what, we managed to protect Waifei Peninsula and New Eridu in the end. - (SiblingSibling): And then there's... the thing with Teacher. Those visions of her you saw in Lemnian Hollow... she's definitely been keeping a lot from us.
- (SiblingSibling): She might have really... been the one behind the fall of the old capital...
- There must be more to this story.
- There must be something else behind all this.
- (SiblingSibling): I hope that's the case too. And about what you mentioned earlier, that strange figure talking to her... We still have way too many mysteries to solve.
- (SiblingSibling): And those "weapons" the teacher kept mentioning... The Qingming Sword and the cursed blade Tailless, what secrets are they hiding...?
- (SiblingSibling): Anyway, we need to do more digging into Teacher's (situation!situation! /
situation.situation.)
First Signs of Change
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"First Signs of Change"Video Summary: The price... is about to be revealed.
Story Description: After parting with Ye Shunguang, (WiseWise /
- For some reason, a sudden sharp pain shoots through your vision...
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Mayor's Monologue
The following is recorded in the Video Archive
"Mayor's Monologue"Video Summary: "This is the only path we have left."
Story Description: The mayor believes the Creator is constantly testing them through messengers. While relieved that Ye Shunguang became a Void Hunter, he shows mixed feelings about the countermeasures that must be taken.
- Meanwhile, inside the mayor's office...
- My old friend, can you see it? This city... has survived once again.
- But I know that thing was Their creation... the Messenger. I thought They wouldn't do it again... tch.
- Like a tumor that can never be removed — cut one out, and another grows. How ridiculous.
- It's obvious They're probing — fumbling and frantic, yet driven — to find out the true extent of Their own power.
- Still, it's not all bad.
- The Qingming Sword's Keeper from Yunkui Summit has been granted the title of Void Hunter.
- This is good... very good.
- My old friend, I know you wouldn't approve of what I'm doing.
- But... this is the only path we have left.
Gallery
Cutscene - "We Are Never Alone" - Zenless Zone Zero
Notes
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Epilogue |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 尾音 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 尾音 |
| Japanese | アウトロ Autoro |
| Korean | 에필로그 Epillogeu |
| Spanish | Epílogo |
| French | Épilogue |
| Russian | Эпилог Epilog |
| Thai | บทส่งท้าย |
| Vietnamese | Hồi Kết |
| German | Epilog |
| Indonesian | Nada Akhir |
| Portuguese | Epílogo |
Change History
Released in Version 2.5 - To Be Fuel for the Night
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