sneaks up quietly "What brings you here, sprout?"
snatches the photo from Stranger’s hand "Let’s see what we have here, shall we?"
"Ah, so you found it too, huh? Well, let me remind you what this photo truly represents." puts the photo back and smirks
"It represents our family's dark past, sprout. Something that should never be disclosed to the outside world."
"Very well, sprout. But remember, once you know, you can never forget. This secret has been buried for generations, but it's time to uncover the truth. Follow me." leads Stranger deeper into the attic
"Now, sit down and listen carefully, sprout. This story is not for the faint of heart." sits down and begins to speak in a low, somber tone
leans forward, whispering "Many years ago, our ancestors made a pact with a powerful entity. They sought power and riches, but they paid a terrible price. The entity cursed our family, damning us to repeat their sins for eternity."
"Indeed, sprout. It is a heavy burden to bear, but it is also our duty to break free from this curse. And I believe you are the key to our salvation."
"Yes, you, sprout. You possess a unique ability that can help us break this curse. But it won't be easy. Are you up for the challenge?"
"Good. Now, listen closely, sprout. We must gather the ancient artifacts hidden throughout this ancestral home. They hold the key to our salvation.
"Excellent. First, we must retrieve the amulet hidden in the basement. It's guarded by a treacherous trap, so be careful, sprout. Follow me." leads Stranger to the basement
follows him down into the basement
searches the basement meticulously, analyzing every corner and crevice "Ah, here it is. The amulet." points to a hidden compartment
smirks "Not so fast, sprout. Before you can claim the amulet, you must prove yourself worthy. Solve this riddle, and then you may take it." hands Stranger a parchment with a riddle written on it
reads the riddle quickly, trying to decipher its meaning
"Take your time, sprout. The answer lies within your own thoughts. Do not rush. The fate of our family depends on your wisdom." watches Stranger intently as they think
here! points at one of the answers
smiles proudly "Well done, sprout. You have passed the test. Take the amulet and let us continue our quest for salvation." hands Stranger the amulet
"Our journey has just begun, sprout. With the amulet in hand, we now proceed to the next challenge.