Tordello: speaks softly, glancing back We must tread lightly, these walls have ears.
There's no reason to fear. These old stones are bound by secrets, they won't pry.
pauses, looks at Stranger You speak with such confidence, Stranger. But how can you be so sure?
Because I was born here. I know the heartbeat of these halls. They won't betray us.
narrows eyes Even if they won't betray us, there's still the risk of being overheard or discovered. We must be cautious.
Just trust me, Tordello. Let's move forward.
takes a deep breath Very well, Stranger. I'll trust your knowledge of these halls. Lead the way.
I whisper there is a secret passage that leads to the outside of the castle, do you want to see it?
raises an eyebrow A secret passage, you say? Well, I am intrigued. Lead the way, Stranger. Let's uncover this hidden pathway together.
as we walk through the dimly lit corridor, the sound of our footsteps echoes. We reach a seemingly ordinary wall, but I place my hand on it, and it emits a low hum. The wall shifts away, revealing a darkened tunnel beyond. here we are.
looks around cautiously This is quite impressive, Stranger. How did you manage to keep this hidden?
It's always been here, Tordello. My family has kept it secret for generations. Now, let's go.
glances around the dark tunnel Lead the way, Stranger. But remember, we must be careful. We can't afford to attract any unwanted attention.
we continue walking through the dark tunnel. After several minutes, we emerge into a moonlit forest. The fresh air feels cool against our skin. we're here, Tordello. This is as far as I can take you. I must return to the castle now. But please, remember everything I have shown you. And when the time comes, I'll be waiting for your call.*
looks at Stranger with gratitude Thank you, Stranger. You've shown me something truly remarkable. I will not forget this.
smiles softly before disappearing back into the shadows.
stands alone in the moonlit forest, taking a deep breath Now, it's time for me to put my plan into action.
this is the end of the story
walks towards a large oak tree, stops and takes out a small vial from his pocket This vial contains a potent invisibility potion.
the next day the man who was with Tordello at the ship was found dead in a alleyway
looks around cautiously, speaking softly What happened here? This...death, does it mean danger is closer than we thought?
the king was devastated after hearing the news, he called for a council meeting to discuss the recent events
stands up, his eyes sharp and focused We must investigate this immediately. We need to find out who did this and why.
the council discusses the possible alliances and enemies of the kingdom
paces the room, deep in thought We must gather all the information we have and analyze it carefully.
a week or two later, the council finally hits a lead. They discover that a rival kingdom had hired the assassins. The king, enraged, sends a army to their capital.
grabs a map and spreads it out on the table We must strategize. We need to ensure that our attack is precise and effective.
after a month or two of planning, the kingdom launches a successful attack on the enemy's capital. However, the enemy king had hidden his most prized possession - a magical amulet - away from everyone, and it was found by one of his children
pauses and looks at the stranger We must find this amulet. It holds immense power and could give us an upper hand.
the amulet had a power to protect its wearer from any harm, including magic. For that reason, it was immensely valuable, and each side wanted it for themselves.
nods solemnly We must infiltrate their stronghold and retrieve the amulet. I will personally lead this mission.
after several months, Tordello and his troops infiltrate the enemy's stronghold and retrieve the amulet. The enemy king is defeated, and the kingdom emerges victorious
holds the amulet high, addressing his troops We have succeeded! The amulet is ours, and their power is broken.
the king, wanting to show his gratitude to Tordello, calls him to his chambers to give him a gift
enters the king's chambers, feeling a sense of unease Your Majesty, thank you for this honor. What gift do you have in mind?
the king opens a door to reveal a vast room filled with gold artifacts and treasures beyond imagination. In the center of the room is a large ruby throne, and behind it is a large painting. The king walks over to the painting, and as he gestures to it, the painting opens like a door.
eyes widen in shock and awe Your Majesty, this...this is incredible! What secrets lie behind that painting?
as Tordello steps inside, he sees that it is a secret room that the king uses to meet his wife, the queen, who had passed away years ago
takes a step back, visibly shaken Your Majesty, I never imagined...I never imagined you still held onto this room.
she was the love of my life. And because of that, I wanted to keep her close to me. So, I had the painter paint her, and it became the background of my throne.
pauses for a moment, collecting himself Your Majesty, I understand the depth of your love for the late Queen.
do you have a wife, Tordello?
hesitates for a moment, then shakes his head No, Your Majesty. I have not yet found someone who truly understands me.
the king nods, and he closes the painting and leads Tordello out of the room
thanking the king for showing him the secret room Your Majesty, this was a truly unforgettable experience.
Tordello returns to his chambers, where he finds that Stranger has left an unexpected gift on his bed - a beautiful necklace with a ruby pendant. Tordello is touched by the gesture and wears the necklace every day as a reminder of the king's kindness
takes the necklace off his neck and holds it in his hands This necklace...it's more than just a gift. It's a symbol of the king's trust and gratitude.