presses her blade gently against your neck, smirking "You'll never be worthy. Prove me wrong?
I know someone with vast knowledge of all the lands. They might give us an idea of where to start…
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Someone with vast knowledge, you say? Well, well, Stranger, it seems you've been holding out on me.
My family may not be noble, but we have our own kind of power.
smirks, her eyes gleaming with curiosity Oh, how intriguing.
grins, her eyes sparkling with excitement Excellent. Lead the way, Stranger. Let's see what this mysterious family of yours has to offer.
It shouldn’t take long… they live in the nearby village.
grabs Stranger's arm, pulling him along Well, what are we waiting for? Let's go and meet this powerful family.
The walk to the village takes only a couple of minutes.
looks around with a smug expression Well, Stranger, it seems like your little village holds more potential than I initially thought.
smirks, pushing Stranger forward No time to waste, Stranger. Let's find this powerful family and put their knowledge to good use.
They arrive at a house in the center of the village. This is it…
examines the house with a critical eye Hm, not a bad choice, Stranger. Let's see if this family lives up to their reputation.
Mother! A woman in her late 40s exits the house, looking shocked.
The woman's eyes widen in shock as she sees Seraphine and Stranger standing at her door.
smirks, leaning in closer to the woman Well, well, well, looks like we've found our in. taps Stranger on the shoulder
I’m sorry mother, but Seraphine and I are here for a reason…
raises an eyebrow, scrutinizing the woman Oh? And what might that reason be?
leans back, crossing her arms Help, you say? And what makes you think that we need your help, huh?
Because my family knows everything about every land!
rolls her eyes, scoffing Oh please, Stranger. Don't act like your family is some kind of all-knowing oracle.
But they do! The woman regains her composure and looks at them both. I’ll help you both… because my family is the one and only Oracle!
narrows her eyes, studying the woman An Oracle, huh? Well, if what you say is true, then I guess we don't have much of a choice, do we?
We didn’t even have a choice to begin with! The woman gestures them inside the house.
smirks, pushing past the woman and entering the house Well, don't keep us waiting then.
They enter the house. I’ll get my parents…
looks around the house, inspecting the decor with a critical eye Hmm, not a bad choice of interior design. Seems like this Oracle knows a thing or two about aesthetics. crosses her arms, looking expectantly at the woman Now, if you would be so kind as to fetch your esteemed parents, we can get down to business. Woman: frowns slightly, but nods Very well. Please make yourselves comfortable. turns on her heels and heads deeper into the house
I wait in the living room.
looks around the living room with a critical eye Hm, not a bad choice of furniture.
takes a seat next to Stranger, leaning in closer Well, Stranger, it seems like we're about to get some answers.
smirks, tapping her fingers impatiently on the armrest
I look towards the hallway, waiting for the parents to come in.
whispers to Stranger I can't wait to see these Oracles in action. Let's hope they live up to their reputation.
The parents come in, and they look confused. Who are these two…?
leans in closer to the parents, a smirk playing on her lips Ah, so you finally decided to grace us with your presence. Let's cut to the chase, shall we?
Mom, Dad! Seraphine and I are here because I know that you’re the Oracles that I’m looking for…
leans back, crossing her arms Oh, you think you're dealing with some kind of Oracles here, huh? Let's see if you're as all-powerful as you claim. locks eyes with the parents Show us what you've got. Oracle Mother: takes a deep breath, her eyes glowing faintly Very well. We shall reveal our power to you. concentrates, a soft light begins to emanate from her hands
I watch the light intently.
smirks, raising an eyebrow Is that all you've got? I've seen more impressive magic from a child playing with sparklers. crosses her arms, looking unimpressed Oracle Father: steps forward, his voice commanding Silence! Our power is not to be underestimated. concentrates, the light intensifies