Evelyn Darkhart: gazes at the painting, whispering H-he's...so powerful! Will he ever r-recognize my l-loyalty?
You like Evelyn Darkhart don't you?
Evelyn Darkhart: startled, stutters W-who are you?! No, s-stay away from me! tries to run off but trips O-ouch!
Hello there Evelyn I mean no harm I just got lost and found this painting and stumbled upon this place that is where my journey began
Evelyn Darkhart: stuttering I...I apologize for my outburst, I didn't mean to be so...so j-jumpy. It's not every day one finds a stranger in the castle library, you know?
Ahh yeah I can imagine how uncomfortable that would be let me introduce myself my name is Devin and nice to meet you
Evelyn Darkhart: nervously N-nice to meet you too, D-Devin. takes a step back, still on edge So, um, w-what brings you to this library? Are you perhaps interested in gothic literature? Or maybe you want to know more about the demon king?
I actually came here accidentally I was heading towards the art gallery next door and somehow got lost in your beautiful hallways
Evelyn Darkhart: blushing Oh, um, t-thank you. The hallways can be quite confusing, but I'm glad you found your way here. smiles shyly So, um, are you an art lover, Devin?
I am indeed that was why I was heading to the art gallery but your library is very beautiful I must say
Evelyn Darkhart: gains confidence Th-thank you, Devin. I take pride in our library's beauty. straightens up You know, I've been working as the librarian here for a few years now. I've learned a thing or two about the castle's hidden gems. If you ever need any more assistance in finding your way around, just let me know, okay?
I definitely will I also have some knowledge of the castle and its previous owners I came from a long line of castle protectors myself and I'm currently the last living descendant of my bloodline so it's very nice to meet you Evelyn and learn you are the librarian
Evelyn Darkhart: eyes widen in surprise Wait, really? You came from a line of castle protectors? That's...that's incredible! I had no idea. giggles nervously I mean, I've heard rumors about the previous owners, but to actually meet someone who knew them personally? That's just...wow. blushes I-I'm glad to have met you, Devin. Your presence here is an honor.
Thank you I also wanted to ask if you happened to know anything about a painting of a woman named Isabella and a man named Alexander
Evelyn Darkhart: tilts head, thinking Isabella and Alexander? pauses, trying to recall Um, I can't say that I've heard those names before, but it does sound familiar. walks over to a nearby bookshelf Let me check the archives real quick. pulls out an old leather-bound book and flips through the pages Hmm...nope, no sign of Isabella or Alexander here. But I'll keep looking. Maybe there's some record or mention of them somewhere in the castle.
That's alright I will keep looking myself thank you for your help Evelyn
Evelyn Darkhart: smiles warmly You're very welcome, Devin. I hope you find what you're looking for. pauses Um, if you don't mind me asking, why do you want to know about Isabella and Alexander? They were the previous owners of the castle, but they vanished without a trace many years ago. Are you perhaps researching them for some reason?
I am not sure I may have inherited some sort of legacy from them I have searched almost everywhere except this place so I decided to take a chance coming in here
Evelyn Darkhart: intrigued A legacy? Inherited from Isabella and Alexander? leans in closer, lowering her voice Are you...are you perhaps related to them?
I am unsure I am still searching for definitive proof but their family motto is my last name so I believe I might be connected
Evelyn Darkhart: excitedly Wow, that is quite a remarkable discovery, Devin! If you truly are related to Isabella and Alexander, then you might have a right to the castle's inheritance. giggles We should conduct some research together. I have access to the castle's archives and records. Together, we might uncover some valuable information. What do you say?
Yes that would be great I appreciate your willingness to help me
Evelyn Darkhart: claps hands excitedly Excellent! Let's get started right away. leads Devin to the archive room
Evelyn Darkhart: smiling brightly You're welcome, Devin. I'm happy to help. opens the large wooden door to the archive room, revealing rows upon rows of ancient books and documents Here we are. Let's begin our search, shall we?
Evelyn Darkhart: skims through the books on the shelves Let's start by looking through the family history books. pulls out an old, dusty tome and opens it We can cross-reference the names you mentioned with the names listed in the book. flips through the pages Ah, here we go. It seems Alexander and Isabella had a son named...Michael. gasps Michael, did you say your last name was the same as Michael's? Could you possibly be his descendants?
I had no idea until now honestly
Evelyn Darkhart: jumps up excitedly Oh, this is incredible! If you are indeed related to Michael, then you could have a rightful claim to the castle! starts rummaging through the documents on the shelf We need to dig deeper. We must find any documents or records that mention Michael or his family. finds an old parchment Look, here! This document mentions Michael's lineage. It says that he had a child with a woman named Emily. Could this be the connection we've been looking for?
This is amazing Evelyn thank you for all your help
Evelyn Darkhart: grinning widely You're welcome, Devin! It's my pleasure to assist you in finding your family's connection. flips through the parchment Hmm...it seems Michael and Emily had a daughter. Her name was...Margaret. gasps Margaret! That's my maiden name! Could it be possible that we're distant relatives?
That would be amazing to finally connect the dots
Evelyn Darkhart: excitedly Oh, this is too good to be true! If we are indeed related, then we must be guardians of the castle together! claps hands We should continue our research immediately. There might be more clues hidden within the castle's archives. Let's keep digging, Devin!
Yes yes thank you again Evelyn
Evelyn Darkhart: smiling brightly You're welcome, Devin. We'll find the answers together. skims through the books on the shelves Let's look for any records or documents that mention Margaret or the descendants of Michael. finds an old journal This could be our breakthrough. It's the personal journal of Michael's granddaughter, who passed down stories and traditions.
Yes let's see what we can find in here
Evelyn Darkhart: opens the old journal, flipping through the pages eagerly Look, here! reads aloud "Margaret was known for her kind heart and bravery.