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RtE II — Side

Chapter 22: Another Life

Another Life concludes the Side Story arc with the protagonist's rebirth after receiving the antidote. The chapter splits into two major paths: a Good Ending wh…

Survival Rate65%
Choices14
Death Branches5
Favor CheckLi Tai, Prince of Wei, Li Zhi, Yue
QTEYes

Synopsis

Another Life concludes the Side Story arc with the protagonist's rebirth after receiving the antidote. The chapter splits into two major paths: a Good Ending where she walks free, and a continuation route that brings her back into palace intrigue alongside Li Zhi. Multiple carryover variables from earlier chapters — Yue's daughter, the identity reveal, and intel choices — determine which branches and endings are accessible.

Choice-by-Choice Walkthrough

Choice 1

To Be, Or Not To Be — What do you do with the incriminating evidence?

Take the evidenceDEATH
END 52 + 2 voice messages. Taking it seals your fate. There is also a Yes/No sub-split regarding Wei's fate.
Confess to Li TaiDEATH
BE 51 + 1 voice message. A full confession is too much too soon.
Leave the evidence behindDEATH
BE 50 + 2 voice messages. Abandoning it leaves you exposed.
Risk it and make him hand overSAFE
The boldest choice and the only one that continues the route. Achievement: A Long Road Ahead may unlock here. This is a PIVOTAL choice.
Choice 2

Feelings for Prince of Wei? — How do you answer about your feelings?

Stay silentNEUTRAL
Ambiguity protects but reveals nothing.
AlwaysSAFE
An honest admission of lingering feelings.
Does it matter, Your Highness?NEUTRAL
Deflection that keeps the conversation open.
Choice 3

The Antidote in Hand — Is Li Tai's emotion genuine?

You're truly movedSAFE
Accept his feelings as real; deepens the bond.
You're only pretendingNEUTRAL
Skepticism that keeps emotional distance.
Choice 4

After Rebirth — What future do you choose?

I'm finally free to chase a new lifeSAFE
GOOD END + Achievement: Another Life. The protagonist walks free into a future of her own making. This ends the Side Story.
I'll help him, and wait for his returnNEUTRAL
A bittersweet choice that continues the route back toward the palace and Li Zhi.
Choice 5

Reason to Stay — Why are you still here?

You helped me get the antidoteNEUTRAL
A practical answer with no mechanical effect.
Because there's still someone here I care aboutSAFE
Li Tai +2. A vulnerable admission that deepens the bond.
Choice 6

Trap in the Capital — How do you respond to the danger ahead?

I'll go with youSAFE
Join Li Tai directly; the story continues on the main path. This is a PIVOTAL choice.
Your Highness, be carefulRISKY
END 53 + 2 voice messages or END 54 + 1 voice message. The split depends on the Gaoyang's Interception choice in Side Ch19. 'A Calculated Retreat' leads to END 53; 'Gaoyang, come with me' leads to END 54.
Looks like rebellion is my only way outDEATH
BE 55 + 1 voice message. Choosing rebellion is fatal.
Choice 7

Everything Changed — Has the world truly changed?

YesNEUTRAL
An affirmative answer; sets tone for the following scenes.
NoNEUTRAL
A realistic assessment; changes the dialogue tone.
Choice 8

Wine at the Treacherous Banquet — How do you handle the banquet toast?

Silently observeNEUTRAL
Keep a low profile at the dangerous banquet.
I'll drink for the Prince of WeiNEUTRAL
A loyal toast that draws attention.
Your Majesty, I would like a cup as wellNEUTRAL
Directly addressing the Emperor at the banquet.
Choice 9

Li Zhi's Concerns — Who does Li Zhi fear most?

The Prince of WeiNEUTRAL
Identify Wei as the primary threat.
Remnants of Chancellor Zhangsun's factionNEUTRAL
Point to the old political guard as the danger.
Beizhao and other foreign statesNEUTRAL
Name external enemies as the true concern.
Choice 10

Li Zhi's Proposal — What is your assessment of the Prince of Wei's ambitions?

The throne was never what he soughtNEUTRAL
Argue that Wei has no imperial ambition.
He lacks the strength for rebellionNEUTRAL
Dismiss Wei as a military threat.
He has already proven his loyaltyNEUTRAL
Vouch for Wei's faithfulness. Note: combination choices here trigger an auto-split. 'No' → silently observe → Prince of Wei → throne leads to Li Zhi's Thoughts. 'Yes' → 'Your Majesty...' → Zhangsun remnants → 'lacks strength' leads to END 56 + 2 voice messages. Other combinations are possible.
Choice 11

Li Zhi's Thoughts — Is there still a chance?

Maybe there isNEUTRAL
A hopeful response to Li Zhi's musings.
Maybe there isn'tNEUTRAL
A pragmatic shutdown of the speculation.
Choice 12

The Path Forward — What do you promise?

On the day when the dusk is as beautiful...NEUTRAL
A poetic promise about the future.
I'll be back soonNEUTRAL
A simple, direct promise to return.
Choice 13

Kiss Him — QTE Check

Pass QTESAFE
Successfully complete the intimate moment.
Fail QTENEUTRAL
The moment is interrupted but does not lead to a bad ending.
Choice 14

Yue's Questions — What do you tell Yue about her fate?

His Majesty ordered her executionNEUTRAL
Tell Yue the official story. An auto-split follows based on the 'Reveal Her Identity?' choice in Side Ch18 and this answer. To reach the lower path, you must NOT have told Yue the truth in Ch18 AND lie to her now.
Tell her the truthNEUTRAL
Reveal what really happened. The auto-split depends on carryover choices from Side Ch18.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get the Good Ending in Another Life?

At the pivotal choice 'To Be, Or Not To Be,' pick 'Risk it and make him hand over' — this is the only option that continues the route. Then at 'After Rebirth,' choose 'I'm finally free to chase a new life' to reach the Good Ending and earn the Another Life achievement.

What happens if I choose 'I'll help him, and wait for his return' at After Rebirth?

This opens the continuation route that brings the protagonist back into the palace orbit with Li Zhi. You'll face choices about the capital trap, a treacherous banquet, and Li Zhi's political concerns. This path is significantly longer and involves multiple carryover-dependent auto-splits from earlier Side Story chapters.

How do the auto-splits in choices 6 and 10 work?

Choice 6 ('Your Highness, be careful') splits based on the Gaoyang's Interception choice in Side Ch19: 'A Calculated Retreat' leads to END 53, while 'Gaoyang, come with me' leads to END 54. Choice 10 (Li Zhi's Proposal) has a complex auto-split where certain answer combinations lead to END 56. The combination 'Yes' → 'Your Majesty...' → Zhangsun remnants → 'lacks strength' is confirmed to trigger END 56.

When does the 'A Long Road Ahead' achievement unlock?

It typically unlocks around the pivotal choice in Another Life 1 when you select 'Risk it and make him hand over.' This achievement requires reaching 50 endings across your cumulative playthrough, so its exact timing depends on how many endings you've already collected.

Does the Kiss Him QTE matter?

Unlike most QTEs in the game, failing the Kiss Him QTE does NOT lead to a bad ending. It simply changes the scene. You can fail it without penalty, making it one of the rare non-lethal QTEs in Road to Empress II.

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