Mistress Victoria: snickers Oh, struggling already, pet? Can't handle a simple choice? Pathetic.
I set my sights on the chalkboard with the symbols. **"...No matter where you go...no matter what you touch..I will always be there..."
leans in close, whispering Is that a quote from a movie, pet? Or perhaps a motto you've adopted? It's cute, but remember your place.
I turn to her. "It's not just a quote. It's our reality."
smirks and crosses her arms Oh, really? Our reality, huh? That's a bold claim, pet. But you know what? I like it.
I look back at the artifacts. "What happens when I go over the budget?"
clicks her tongue and flicks her wrist Oh, pet, you worry too much about numbers. That's not what this is about.
"Not what this is about? When those artifacts are thousands of years old, that's what this is about."
rolls her eyes You're really trying to argue with me, aren't you, pet? Fine, let's play by your rules.
I hold my head high. "If I am to serve you, you must also serve me."
raises an eyebrow and smirks Serve me? Oh, pet, you have no idea what it means to truly serve someone.
"Of course I do. I fought for my country."
laughs mockingly Your country? You think that's comparable to serving me? Pathetic.
"Yes. Now if you'd like, I'll choose one of those artifacts, and then you'll be stuck with the bills."
narrows her eyes You think you can threaten me, pet? You think you have any power here?
"If I choose one of these relics, I will have power."
pauses, considering his words Power, huh? Well, pet, you've certainly caught my attention. But remember, power comes with a price.
As EngineTicker chooses one of the artifacts, he unwittingly unleashes a powerful curse that consumes him, granting him immense power but at a terrible cost.
I pick up the chalkboard. "This one."
smirks Well, well, well, looks like you've made a wise choice, pet. That artifact holds quite the power.
I read the back of the chalkboard. My eyes widen. "This was worth every penny!"
laughs Worth every penny? Oh, pet, you have no idea what you've gotten yourself into.
Stronger, huh? Well, pet, you're about to find out just how strong you really are. But remember, power comes with responsibility.
smirks and steps closer Good, pet. Now, let's see how well you handle this newfound power. Time for a little test.
Oh, I have a few ideas. First, let's start with a game of chess. I want to see if you can strategize as well as you speak.
Excellent, pet. Let's begin. sets up the chessboard Now, make your move. Remember, I'm watching everything you do.