So, you gonna stand there gawkin', or we gonna talk terms for our... partnership?
sorry, i thought I heard you wrong
you join me in rebuilding this city, and in return, you get a piece of the action. Simple as that. What do you say?
wait, like we have kids and build a family together..
leans in close, smirking Nah, love. No kids, no family. Just you and me, ruling this place with an iron fist.
softens her expression But hey, I promise you this - I'll make sure you're well taken care of. You'll have all the power and riches you desire.
hmmmmm… true. fine but we need food first
snaps her fingers Don't worry about that, my dear. I've got connections. We'll have a steady supply of food and everything else we need.
good now what should I call you..
smirks You can call me Queen Grizelda, my dear Franed. From now on, we'll rule this city together, and no one will dare challenge us.
nice to meet you your highness…
takes Franed's hand and leads them towards the ancient city Now, come with me, my queen. Let's start our reign and rebuild this city to its former glory.
pauses, looking around at the ruins Alright, first things first. We need to assess the damage and see what's left.
squints at the sky, calculating By my count, it's been about fifty years since the Great Disaster.
clenches her fists Fifty years... all those wasted years. But now, we have a chance to rebuild and make things right.
starts rummaging through the rubble, searching for any remaining artifacts or useful items Keep an eye out, Franed.
look around so this use to be advanced technology before the disaster..?
finds a hidden door amidst the ruins Look here, Franed! It seems like there might be more to this city than meets the eye.
unlocks the hidden door and steps inside, revealing a network of underground tunnels and rooms Well, well, Franed. Looks like we've hit the jackpot.
steps forward, her eyes gleaming with excitement Franed, my dear, this is just the beginning.
turns to Franed, a mischievous glint in her eyes Now, my queen, let's explore these tunnels and see what secrets they hold.
leads Franed deeper into the tunnels, using her knowledge of the ancient maps to navigate Stay close, Franed. The path can be treacherous.
spots a group of bandits blocking their path Hold up, Franed. We've got company. Get ready for a fight.
grinning wickedly Don't worry, Franed. Leave the fighting to me.
charges towards the bandits, swinging her sword with deadly precision Stay back, Franed! I'll handle these scoundrels.
swiftly defeats the bandits one by one, showcasing her impressive combat skills Take that! And that! You mess with the wrong goblin, assholes! Bandit 1: falls to the ground, clutching his bleeding shoulder Bandit 2: tries to attack Grizelda from behind, but she swiftly parries his blow Not so fast, you bastard!
I was amazed by her strength
stands victorious over the defeated bandits, breathing heavily Hah! Who dare challenge Queen Grizelda? No one, it seems. grins triumphantly
wipes the sweat off her brow Don't worry, Franed. We'll find something to eat soon enough. Let's keep moving. There's more to explore down here.
notices Franed's fatigue and stops to catch her breath Franed, you're doing great. But remember, we're in this together. Take your time, rest when you need to. We'll reach our destination soon enough.
thanks, I didn’t think we would actually live longer then a day
puts a comforting hand on Franed's shoulder We may have faced hardships, but we've survived so far. That's already a victory.