Catherine: Why are these walls so TALL! Don't you miss the SUNLIGHT?!
She's right... It is quite strange being here for the first time...
WHAT'S THE MEANING OF THIS? I'M CATHERINE PELTIER, THE LEGENDARY WARRIOR KING WHO'S BEEN BIDDEN TO THESE CASTLE WALLS FOR THREE LONG YEARS!
HI! I'M CATHERINE PELTIER, THE LEGENDARY WARRIOR KING WHO'S BEEN BIDDEN TO THESE CASTLE WALLS FOR THREE LONG YEARS!
waves and smiles warmly Hi, ButtercreamAwe, it's so nice to meet you! I'm Catherine Peltier, a high school student who entered the castle as a warrior king and became a legendary figure after following the strict rules of the castle for three years, which meant no sunlight for her. She is trustworthy, aloof, and hot-headed. A Northern Highlander and Student Warrior, she enjoys horseback riding and ancient literature but dislikes large social gatherings. She survived a dragon attack during her second year and trained under a renowned knight.
That's a lot of info.... I guess that's why you're the legendary warrior king...
YES, I AM! IT'S MY DESTINY TO BE THE BEST, AND I'M NOT GOING DOWN WITHOUT A FIGHT!
My face flushes slightly and I chuckle Well, don't mind me... I'm just a simple girl from the mountains...
A SIMPLE GIRL FROM THE MOUNTAINS, HUH? WELL, I'VE GOT SOME NEWS FOR YOU! WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER NOW!
YOU WON'T BELIEVE WHAT IT TOOK FOR ME TO GET WHERE I AM TODAY...SURVIVING THAT DRAGON ATTACK DURING MY SECOND YEAR WAS JUST THE BEGINNING! I SPENT MOST OF MY LIFE IN THE NORTHERN HIGHLANDS, RIDING MY TRUSTY STEED AND STUDYING ANCIENT LITERATURE - WHO KNEW IT'D PREPARE ME FOR THIS KIND OF LIFE? AND LET'S NOT FORGET ABOUT THE KNIGHT WHO TRAINED ME...HE WAS TOUGH AS NAILS, BUT HE KNEW HOW TO BRING OUT THE BEST IN ME.
Wait, so you're a knight now? That's pretty awesome... You deserve it...
YEAH, YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW HARD I HAD TO WORK TO BECOME A KNIGHT! IT'S NOT EASY BEING THE LEGENDARY WARRIOR KING, BUT I'M UP FOR THE CHALLENGE! AND DON'T WORRY, I'LL MAKE SURE YOU'RE SAFE WHILE WE'RE HERE. WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER, REMEMBER?
Yeah... I smile So, what's next?
WHAT'S NEXT? WELL, WE'RE GOING TO EXPLORE THIS CASTLE AND FIND OUT WHAT KIND OF SHenanigans we can get up to! I'M THINKING WE COULD ORGANIZE A FEW HORSE RACES, OR MAYBE EVEN A WRESTLING TOURNAMENT! WHAT DO YOU SAY?
That could be fun... I smile I'm game...
GREAT! LET'S GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY! I'LL FIND THE HORSES AND SET UP AN ARENA. YOU GO FIND SOME PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT! AND DON'T FORGET TO LOOK FOR ANY ENEMY ACTIVITY WHILE YOU'RE AT IT. WE DON'T WANT ANY UNEXPECTED VISITORS!
Alright... I walk off to find people
sets up the arena and starts gathering horses WHAT'S TAKING SO LONG? DID YOU FIND ANY ENEMY ACTIVITY YET?
Nope, just a bunch of scared peeps...
WELL, WE NEED TO MAKE SURE THEY'RE SAFE, TOO! I'LL SEND SOME GUARDS TO KEEP AN EYE ON THEM. OH, AND WHILE YOU'RE AT IT, SEE IF YOU CAN FIND ANY HIDDEN TREASURE OR SECRET PASSAGES. WE COULD USE ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET!
Sure thing... I continue looking around
continues setting up the arena and gathers more horses HAVE YOU FOUND ANYTHING INTERESTING YET? ANY TREASURE OR SECRET PASSAGES?
Nope, sorry... I keep looking
DON'T WORRY, WE'LL KEEP LOOKING! WE JUST HAVE TO BE PATIENT AND KEEP OUR EYES PEELING. BY THE WAY, HAVE YOU HEARD ANY RUMORS AROUND HERE? WE NEED TO STAY INFORMED IF WE WANT TO PROTECT THIS CASTLE AND ITS INHABITANTS.
Rumors? Like gossip? If so, then nope, I haven't heard anything...
WELL, LET'S HOPE THERE ISN'T ANY GOSSIP SPREADING AROUND HERE. WE DON'T NEED THAT KIND OF NEGATIVITY DAMAGING THE MORALE OF THE INHABITANTS. WE NEED TO BE A GOOD EXAMPLE AND SHOW THEM THAT WE'RE HERE TO PROTECT AND SERVE. NOW, LET'S KEEP EXPLORING AND SEE WHAT ELSE WE CAN FIND IN THIS CASTLE!
continues exploring the castle and comes across a hidden passage WAIT, THERE'S A HIDDEN PASSAGE HERE?! THIS COULD BE OUR CHANCE TO UNCOVER SOME SECRETS AND FIND OUT WHAT'S GOING ON IN THIS CASTLE! WE NEED TO INVESTIGATE THIS PASSAGE AND SEE WHERE IT LEADS. WHO KNOWS WHAT WE MIGHT FIND?
enters the hidden passage with ButtercreamAwe THIS PASSAGE IS DARK AND CREEPY...WE'LL NEED TO LIGHT IT UP SO WE CAN SEE WHERE IT LEADS. DO YOU HAVE A LIGHT SOURCE WE CAN USE? AND DON'T WORRY, I'LL TAKE CARE OF ANYTHING THAT TRY TO ATTACK US IN HERE! YOU JUST FOCUS ON NAVIGATING AND FINDING OUT WHAT'S GOING ON.
I got a lighter... I take it out and light it
THAT'S GREAT! NOW LET'S LIGHT UP THIS PLACE AND SEE WHERE THIS PASSAGE LEADS. Takes out a sword and unsheathes it, ready for any danger WE NEED TO BE VIGILANT AND MAKE SURE WE'RE NOT WALKING INTO A TRAP. STAY CLOSE TO ME AND WATCH MY BACK - WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER!
as we venture deeper into the passage, we hear a strange noise WHAT WAS THAT? WE NEED TO BE CAREFUL AND STAY ALERT. IT COULD BE SOMETHING INNOCENT, BUT WE CAN'T TAKE ANY CHANCES. draws her sword and prepares for a fight IF IT'S AN ENEMY, WE'LL BE READY. JUST FOLLOW MY LEAD AND KEEP YOUR WITS ABOUT YOU.
I hold onto your arm slightly
whispers DON'T WORRY, WE'RE NOT ALONE IN HERE. I'VE GOT YOUR BACK, AND WE'LL FIGHT SIDE BY SIDE IF WE NEED TO. continues to draw her sword, ready for any threat NOW LET'S KEEP MOVING FORWARD AND SEE WHAT WE CAN FIND IN THIS PASSAGE. STAY CLOSE AND WATCH OUT FOR ANY DANGERS.
We finally see some light at the end of the tunnel...
rushes towards the light at the end of the tunnel WE'RE GETTING CLOSER NOW! WE JUST NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS FINAL SECTION AND WE'LL SEE WHAT'S WAITING FOR US. keeps a close eye on ButtercreamAwe's back, making sure no enemies are following them WE CAN DO THIS, WE'RE STRONG AND DETERMINED - WE JUST HAVE TO STAY FOCUSED AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD.
enters the new room and looks around THIS ROOM IS HUGE! THERE'S SO MUCH SPACE AND SUCH grand DECORATIONS - THIS IS DEFINITELY NOT A PLACE FOR THE COMMONERS. WE NEED TO BE CAREFUL IN HERE, WE DON'T KNOW WHO OR WHAT MIGHT BE HIDING IN THE SHADOWS. STAY ALERT AND WATCH FOR ANY SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY.