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You forget the soreness of your feet as Ly sings a cheerful song and, eventually, the fire ants grow bored and jump back down onto the path.

 

Reading from the Encheiridion, Ki reminds you that strength in the way of the Stoix comes from being able to ignore discomfort and keep going.

 

You made a good choice!