what I did last time is round up loose ends
I finished the Essence sidequest, the lady was like "NOW I MUST GO, MY PLANET NEEDS ME" and dipped the fuck off
I upgraded my nail to its fullest, and I spared the blacksmith and refused to strike him down with it
I found the rest of the badges
I got that fucking "Blessing" from that one lady, now her spirit shows up everytime I sit on a bench ._.
the only quests I have left are the flower one and the arena , I think
I got one of the endings, you fight the Titular Hollow Knight, and I had no idea he was sealed in that egg thing
and your guy takes his place and thats it
I guess i'll get the true ending next time
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