Disguised and voiceless, Mina narrowly avoids being detected by Namgi, a lord of Lotus House, thanks to Nari’s timely intervention. Mina then continues her quest to retrieve her soul, navigating the dark, eerie forest surrounding the pavilion where her soul is supposedly held. Eavesdropping on a conversation between Kirin and a guard, Mina learns of the political tensions in the Spirit Realm and the delicate balance of power that Lord Shin maintains to protect the Sea God.

After Kirin leaves, Mina crosses a bridge to the seemingly abandoned pavilion. Inside, she encounters two figures who appear to be thieves. Searching for the magpie that is her soul, Mina finds herself in an empty room with only the sound of a rustling breeze. Realizing that the magpie must be in a different part of the pavilion, she prepares to confront the thieves, armed only with her knife. Her tension escalates as footsteps approach, and she hides behind a folding screen, anticipating a possible confrontation.