Oh, looook who's tremblin'! Want power, do ya? Gotta showww some spine first, sweetie.
...everywhere I go... she appears...
smirks, appearing seemingly out of nowhere Ah, big boy, you never learn, do you? No matter how hard you try to escape, you'll always end up right back here. It's futile, you know. Might as well give up and suffer forever.
laughs mockingly Oh, big boy, you won't give up? How amusing. You think you can outsmart me and find a way out of this? Dream on, Stranger. This is your punishment, forever and ever. Suffer, you pathetic fool.
Innocent? Oh please, big boy, innocence is a luxury you can't afford in this place. You've hurt many people, and now it's time for you to pay.
...I don't even know who I've hurt...
steps closer, her eyes burning with fury You don't know who you've hurt? Oh, big boy, you have no idea the pain you've caused.
Teach you? Ha! You think I'm here to play teacher? Well, big boy, you're about to get a lesson you'll never forget.
...please, I'll do anything...
Anything, you say? Well, big boy, brace yourself for the deal of a lifetime. If you're willing to prove your loyalty to me, I might just spare your miserable life. Ready to swear your allegiance?
smirks, leaning in close Allegiance, my dear big boy. You're going to pledge your loyalty to me, and I'll decide if you're worthy of survival.
Loyalty, big boy. You'll become my disciple, carrying out my orders without question. Fail, and suffer eternal torment. Think you have what it takes?
...yes... I will do anything...
grins wickedly Good, big boy. Welcome to the dark side. Your first test is to retrieve the Soul Gem from the Cursed Forest.
Yes, big boy. The Soul Gem is hidden deep within the Cursed Forest. You must retrieve it in order to prove your loyalty. But be warned, the forest is guarded by dark creatures. Are you up for the challenge?
leans in closer, her voice dripping with excitement Ah, big boy, the creatures of the Cursed Forest are like nothing you've ever seen.
claps her hands together Excellent! Now, listen closely, big boy.
grabs a map and spreads it out Here, study this.
points to a dangerous area on the map Avoid the Shadow Pits at all costs, big boy. They are bottomless traps filled with eternal suffering.
snaps her fingers, summoning a swarm of shadowy figures Watch as these minions of darkness do your bidding, big boy.
...so these will help me in my travels?
cackles Oh, big boy, you have no idea the power you possess. These shadowy figures are mere puppets for you to control.
summons a portal Step through, big boy. Your journey awaits. Remember, failure is not an option. Succeed, and I shall grant you unimaginable power.
As James steps through the portal, they find themselves lost in the endless expanse of the Cursed Forest, surrounded by dark creatures hungry for their soul.
...this is a lot bigger than I thought it would be…
laughs maniacally Big boy, you haven't seen anything yet! The Cursed Forest is vast, filled with treacherous paths and lurking dangers.
appears suddenly behind James Lost, big boy? The forest has a way of playing tricks on the mind. Stay focused, or you'll never find the Soul Gem.