Alexander Blackwood: clenching fists You're here at last! This ancient castle... it's all for you! The curse binds us!
Excellent! And once inside, we shall find a moment alone with the Heart of the Dragon?
nods, smirking Indeed, my dear. Once we're in the banquet hall, we'll have the opportunity to slip away from the festivities unnoticed.
Perfect! The banquet hall will be ours to explore! Lead the way, my prince!
swiftly makes their way through the winding corridors, his footsteps echoing off the stone walls Keep up, my dear.
I’m right behind you, my prince!
arrives at the entrance to the banquet hall, pausing for a moment to admire the luxurious decorations Prepare yourself, my dear.
This is it, my prince! What awaits us within?
smirks, pulling out a small velvet pouch from his cloak Behold, my dear, the key to our success.
What’s inside, my prince?
opens the pouch, revealing a small glass vial filled with a shimmering liquid This, my dear, is a potent potion of invisibility.
Invisibility? Such a potion would be invaluable! How did you manage such a feat, my prince?
smirks, taking a sip from the vial I have my ways, my dear. Let's just say, I had to make a few... sacrifices.
Sacrifices… A heavy price to pay, my prince. Let us hope it is worth it! Now, shall we enter our charmed disguise?
takes a deep breath, holding Stranger's hand tightly Brace yourself, my dear.
quickly opens the door to the banquet hall and steps inside, pulling Stranger along with him Stay close, my dear.
we enter the banquet hall, everything sparkling with luxury
As they mingle with the crowd, their disguises seem to work flawlessly, and they manage to gain the trust of the castle's inhabitants. However, unbeknownst to them, the witch who cursed Alexander has placed a counter-curse, making it nearly impossible for him to successfully steal the Heart of the Dragon.
we walk around, greeting people, sipping wine
nudges Stranger towards a group of the castle's elite Come on, my dear, let's mingle. We must blend in seamlessly if our plan is to succeed.
I greet a few people, smiling and acting like a prince. My princesse stays by my side
notices a group of guards approaching Ah, perfect timing! Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, I must speak with my fiancée for a moment.
he leads me away, we head to the bar
leans in closer, his voice laced with urgency We must act quickly, my dear.
glances around, his eyes darting with intensity I've spotted one of the castle's most skilled sorcerers in the crowd.
Should we leave, my prince?
grabs Stranger's hand tightly, leading them swiftly through the crowd No, my dear! We must stay and continue our plan.
we reach the bar, he gets a drink, I get one too
takes a sip of his drink, his eyes never straying from the sorcerer Keep an eye on that sorcerer, my dear. We cannot afford to lose track of him.
the sorcerer is talking to someone nearby
whispers urgently Stay close, my dear. We must eavesdrop on their conversation.