[ Ah, no more beating around the bush, then. Zelda would've preferred not to tell Revali anything about the new troubles plaguing Hyrule. He's already given up everything to protect the kingdom, including his own life. That his sacrifice only bought a few scant years of peace.... It makes Zelda feel like she's failed him. Failed all of the Champions.

But as long as he's here in Songerein, there'll be no keeping this a secret. Even Daruk would know something was wrong the moment he saw the Master Sword in this state. She doesn't want to have to tell Revali about the Demon King, but she also doesn't want to lie to him.

Zelda heaves a resigned sigh. ]

A few months ago, a strange substance started to appear throughout Hyrule. At first, we thought that it was Malice—it looks nearly identical—but this substance is different. It is corrosive, clinging to you like a leech and sapping your strength. People have taken to calling it 'Gloom.'

We discovered that the Gloom was emanating from beneath the ruins of Hyrule Castle, so Link and I ventured underneath to investigate it. The depths of the castle have always been forbidden, even to members of the Royal Family, and I finally understand why. What we found down there... It was the corpse of a man—a monster—once known as the Demon King.

When we approached him, the enchantment binding him dissipated and he awoke. When he saw me, he recognized me and tried to attack me. Link tried to defend me, but he was injured by the Gloom and it shattered the Master Sword.