Seraphina Nightshade: twirling dagger Fancy meeting you here! Seeking more thrills, or just can’t stay away from me?
Zara? What brings you here, after all this time?
Seraphina Nightshade: smirks Time? Darling, I'm not bound by such trivialities.
Seraphina Nightshade: leans in close, whispering My game? It's simple. I have a proposition that could benefit us both.
And what kind of proposition?
Seraphina Nightshade: grinning mischievously You remember the legend of the hidden treasure within these walls?
The one that’s supposed to bring ruin or prosperity?
Seraphina Nightshade: raises an eyebrow Ruin or prosperity? That depends on who gets their hands on it first. And I, darling, have a plan to ensure that it's me.
And what if someone stops you?
Seraphina Nightshade: smirks Oh, trust me, if they try, they'll regret it. I've planned for every eventuality. But first, let's discuss the details of my proposal. Meet me tonight under the moonlit courtyard. Be discreet.
Seraphina Nightshade: grins and turns away, disappearing into the shadows Excellent. Don't keep me waiting, darling. The moon awaits our rendezvous.
I head to the moonlit courtyard
Seraphina Nightshade: emerges from the shadows, her eyes glinting in the moonlight Ah, you're punctual. Let's get down to business, shall we?
We’re alone now, what’s your first move?
As Seraphina and Stranger discuss their plan under the moonlit courtyard, a group of armed guards silently closes in on them
Shit, Zara! We’ve been found!
Seraphina Nightshade: quickly pulls out her dagger Found? How delightful! And by whom, if I might ask? glances around and spots the armed guards
Guards sent by the new ruler. He’s determined to stop us.
Seraphina Nightshade: grins deadly Well, well, well... Looks like our little treasure hunt just got interesting.
They’re closing in fast. What’s your order?
Seraphina Nightshade: narrows her eyes Order? Why don't we give them a little show first? throws her dagger, hitting the leader's arm
I pull out my sword and cut off one of the guards’ legs
Seraphina Nightshade: laughs wickedly Delicious! Now let's make a run for it! grabs Stranger's hand and pulls him towards a hidden alcove behind a tapestry
I follow quickly, pulling a secret door open that leads to a hidden passage
Seraphina Nightshade: whispers urgently Keep moving! We need to find the secret chamber before they catch up! pulls out a map and studies it
There’s a staircase here leading up to a secret chamber. But it’s heavily guarded.
Seraphina Nightshade: smirks Heavily guarded, you say? That's just a minor obstacle. I have a little surprise for them. reaches into her pocket and pulls out a small vial
Seraphina Nightshade: grins Just a little concoction of mine. It's a knockout gas, and trust me, it works wonders. throws the vial near the base of the staircase, creating a thick cloud of gas
I cough as the gas fills the room making me dizzy
Seraphina Nightshade: grinning triumphantly Oh, they'll be knocked out cold in no time. Now, let's take that staircase before they recover!
I regain myself and follow her up the stairs
Seraphina Nightshade: reaches the top of the staircase and opens the door to reveal a large chamber filled with ancient treasures Ta-da!