It's... really you.
... the Harbinger.
Disciple
Praise the Blessed Mether.
You're here at last.
We know you will not fail, sester.
Take your time... the Marrow Keep is your home now.
When you're ready, the lift awaits and your journey may begin.
We know you will not fail, Harbinger.
I am unworthy.
Where are the others?
Toiling, I promise.
Welcome back, High Sester.
It’s… really you…
The Harbinger.
It is my great honor to serve you.
I will safeguard this tunnel…
Even if it is unfinished.
Do you wonder where it leads?
This tunnel?
I have pondered it for months.
Perhaps it is a test?
It may sound… like a jest.
But this is my purpose.
The Blessed Mether told me so.
I shall not question it.
Even if it is a dull fate.
It is my great honor to serve you.
It’s over. Isn’t it?
Let us fulfill our purpose, Harbinger.
I never doubted you, but…
I never thought I’d live to see this day.
What will become of us?
After… we send your kin off?
The Foul Passenger… he’s found us.
The Passenger's influence spreads.
I’ve failed you, Harbinger.
I could not stop this terrible corruption.
Please, strike me down.
It’s what I deserve.
Welcome back, Harbinger.
I see you’ve been left behind, too.
Perhaps our sacred duty is not yet complete?
No matter, I would gladly serve you in this life or the next.
They say you gave the Captive peace. He’s free now.
The Conqueror's reign is over. All thanks to you.
Is that… the Prophet Smert?
That… strange beast… it’s finally slain. Praise, Mether.
Welcome back, High Sester.
May the Mether shelter you.
I’m at your command.
Praise be, Harbinger.
May the Mether shelter you.
I’m at your command.
Blessings upon you, Harbinger.
I am your devoted brether.
Thank you… for redeeming me.
Thank you… I still believe.
If I must die… then let it be by your hand.
It’s what I deserve… Harbinger.
In death… you have redeemed me.
I’m glad the Lady shall not trouble us anymore. Well done, Harbinger.
The Lost Child shall feed no more.
The Scholar-Prince lies dead. Good.
I, too, helped recover an Ovum once.
That is how I earned my post here.
I am sorry for boasting.
If you wish to punish me, I understand.
I thought you might strike me down… when we first met.
I would not have blamed you.
I have many failings… to atone for.
Perhaps you will redeem me?
We know you will not fail, sester.
We know you will not fail, Harbinger.
I am unworthy.
Perhaps you might speak with the High Sester?
She hasn’t been the same…
Since she returned.
I am unworthy.
I see it’s only what remains of him.
Good.
May he serve in death, though he failed in life.
I studied under him once.
I was so desperate to meet the Blessed Mether.
I was willing to do anything.
I suffered great agonies.
But even I had my limits.
He killed my only friend… with his bare hands.
Dared to call him unworthy.
I… I… flew into a great rage.
Attacked Prophet Smert. Foolishly.
He beat me badly, but worse yet…
His promise became true.
I saw Her. The Undermether.
For the first time.
I will never forgive him, but…
Perhaps he was Her instrument afterall?
It is said you would redeem the unworthy… and you have.
Another Ovum thief dead.
As it should be.
You slayed an Ovum thief.
I knew you were the one.
Thank you… for allowing us to safekeep this sacred egg.
We are your humble disciples, Harbinger.
Welcome back, High Sester.
It’s… really you…
The Harbinger.
Ah, welcome, most High Sester.
May I help you?
Welcome back, High Sester.