After his journey to the past, Ash arrives back in his room where Xiao is waiting for him. Ash is concerned about Matoi but Xiao reminds him that it happened ten years ago and says that they no longer can go back to that time. However, Xiao is worried about Matoi because of the events that happened and explains what The Profound Darkness is. Ash wants to find out more and goes to Casra, who's talking with Quna. Meanwhile Afin is searching for some information about his sister who disappeared during the events from ten years ago.