The Longing - All Endings (400 Days, Good, Bad, Secret) Instant

There is a variation where if you try to leave the caves and then return to wake the King after the timer has already hit zero, or if you perform certain "disloyal" acts before the end.

Users often debate which ending feels the most "right" given the game's themes of patience and loyalty. THE LONGING - ALL ENDINGS (400 Days, Good, Bad, Secret)

You simply wait until the 400-day countdown ends. You can speed this up by making the Shade’s home cozy (reading books, drawing, playing instruments, or keeping a fire going). There is a variation where if you try

This is the "standard" conclusion achieved by letting the timer reach zero while staying within the caves. THE LONGING - ALL ENDINGS (400 Days, Good, Bad, Secret)