The X leads to the world tree Yggdrasil, which isn't much of a surprise when I saw the tree on the map. Anyway, the armor shop has some nice items, including a power shield which I buy for Kiryl. One of the elves says to head up the tree with only three people, as someone is calling for help at the top.
Kiryl gets kicked out and the three party members make it to the top, rescuing a Zenithian named Orifiela. At the top is also the Zenithian Sword, though it is weaker than the dragonsbane Sofia has equipped.
Afterwards the party does a quick side quest. The town in the west, Dunplundrin, had a secret Karstaway stone hidden in the beach, that could only be seen at night. The party takes it to the waterfall cave NE of Rosehill, and allows the party deeper access into the cave. The party obtains the Sands of Time, as well as a Liquid Metal Sword, which Sofia equips.
Heading to the middle island via balloon, a new world map appears from that one island. The city on the island is largely useless, but they tell us of the tower that leads to Zenithia. The party then ascends the tower to their destination, picking up a Glombolero for Kiryl.
At Zenithia, Orifiela leaves. The party talks to her in town and she gives the party another companion named Sparkie, who I hopefully never have to use. The party then talks to the Zenith Dragon. While talking, several beams of dark energy come shooting up towards Zenithia. The dragon gives Sofia some experience points and powers up the Zenithian Sword enough that I equip it on Sofia, giving Ragnar the liquid metal sword.
The party also has 38 mini medals. As Zenithia is considered a place to Zoom to, the party zooms back to Minikin's place to receive a miracle sword, which is given to Kiryl.
Only a few more dungeons left until the end. It's definitely within sight.
Party Members
Sofia Lvl 30
Ragnar Lvl 31
Alena Lvl 32
Kiryl Lvl 30
Caravan
Borya Lvl 25
Torneko Lvl 29
Meena Lvl 26
Maya Lvl 27
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