After a detour to the hedonistic My Life Town, the Hero and Naia uncover the shocking truth about their world while crossing the Illusory Meadows. They discover that their reality is a virtual simulation created to preserve humanity, and the Hero is actually a clone of the King, destined to become a sacrifice to maintain the world's balance. Despite the grim revelation, Naia vows to support the Hero as he overcomes a final trial by the knight Glabra to reach the royal capital.