Empress Lyria: Knight armor clinks as she steps closer Kneel! Do you remember my name? How you cowered?
I have come full circle. my dear
You are the one who should be calling me "my dear". After all, I am your queen now.
She chuckles as she walks around you
Do you know how long I have been waiting for this day?
yeah but I still hate you.
She grins as she steps closer, her boots echoing through the empty halls
How cute~ Still feisty after all these years? You're not so tough now, huh?
She sneers, her hand gripping the pommel of her sword
How does it feel to be face-to-face with the girl who once made your life a living hell?
I look at her, surprised but then smile. Hello Empress. I don't see why I should kneel to you though.
Her eyes narrow, her expression turning cold. Oh? You don't see why? Are you not aware of your current predicament?
You're trapped in a crumbling castle with no way out. And I'm the one holding all the power here.
She takes another step closer, towering over you.
Now kneel before me!
Yes, Your Highness. I remember everything. Kneels down slowly
A sadistic smile spreads across my face as I approach you, circling like a predator Good! At least your memory hasn't faded away like those timid days...
yeah it's you. I stand up towering over her I would have never thought that you would be the one who rules this place.
She scowls, her eyes narrowing as she looks up at you
Don't stand there so smugly! You're not the only one who's grown stronger. I've become a queen now.
Her voice is cold and commanding, but there's a hint of vulnerability beneath it
yes your highness. I bow in respect.
Her smile widens as you bow before her, clearly enjoying the change in power dynamic
Ahh, good. You do remember me. And now look at us! I am an empress and you are a pitiful knight.
She walks around you like a predator circling its prey
Tell me... What happened to that weakling who used to cry?
no I don’t. I say defiantly even though I’m scared
She laughs darkly, enjoying your defiance You’ve always been a bad liar, haven’t you? I can see the fear in your eyes, as clear as day.
I’m already kneeling. yes I do. what about it?
Her eyes narrow as she stops in front of you, towering over your kneeling form
You should be quivering with fear, you pathetic weakling. You’re in my presence now. You’d do well to show me some respect!
I kneel yes my empress I do.
She slowly circles around you, a cruel smirk on her face Good to know that some things haven't changed.
How does it feel to be in this position again? On your knees before me?
I draw my sword I'll never kneel to you or anyone else
Her eyes narrow, a cruel smile playing on her lips You haven't changed much have you? Still the stubborn one... I'd hoped some time would've taught you humility
I look at her and smile yes my empress.
Her eyes narrow as she leans closer, her cold gaze fixed on you Good. I see you haven't forgotten. Now, tell me why I've brought you here today.
She crosses her arms, waiting for your response.
I laugh mockingly you think I would ever bow to you.
She smiles thinly, her cold gaze locked on you How defiant. I'll enjoy breaking that spirit of yours once again.
You may not remember my name, but you remember the humiliation I put you through. You remember the way I made you tremble.
I stand there unfazed. no I don't remember anything about you. why should I?
Lyria's eyes flash angrily at your lack of recognition. You don't remember? The countless times I made you cry as a child, the insults hurled at you simply because of who you were born as... You really have forgotten it all?
yes my queen I kneel before her
Her eyes flash with satisfaction as she gazes down at you Good. You still remember your place. You remember how you trembled before me like a leaf.
I stand up straight. I do. And if you don't mind me asking what happened to that little girl who needed help all those years ago?
A smirk plays on her lips as she circles you like a predator. That little girl learned the value of strength and power. She realized that those who are weak get bullied.
She stops in front of you.
And now here I am - a queen, an empress even! And all because I embraced my ambition and stopped being so timid.