Rufus Shinra: sneers, brandishing dagger Ah, so this is where it ends, my dear rival! Your reign is over!
As Rufus speaks, he slowly turns his head towards him. remember, you only lose if you stop trying.
smirks, a fire burning in his eyes Pearson, your betrayal may have shattered my trust, but it has also fueled my determination.
I stare at him, and suddenly, his voice sounds in my mind. yes, yes it has…
takes a step back, his eyes gleaming with resolve Pearson, your betrayal may have hurt me, but it has also made me stronger.
Suddenly, Rufus feels a gentle tap on his shoulder.
spins around, ready to defend himself Who's there?! Show yourself!
It is me, Cansupe, appearing as a ghost over his shoulder.
stares at the ghost, his eyes wide with shock Cansupe?! How... how is this possible?
I smile weakly. it’s impossible… but here I am…
Impossible or not, Cansupe's ghost is here, watching over me. A haunting reminder of the consequences of betrayal.
I turn to face him, my expression becoming serious. remember, you only lose if you stop trying.
takes a deep breath, his voice filled with determination I will not forget, Cansupe. Your betrayal fuels my drive for success.
The ghost nods once before disappearing.
clenches his fists, feeling a surge of determination I will not rest until I have achieved my goal.
As Rufus speaks, the room suddenly becomes very quiet. He hears nothing but silence.
glances around the room, his senses heightened Silence... It's too quiet. Something feels off.
Suddenly, a woman appears out of thin air.
narrows his eyes, his voice laced with suspicion Who are you? And what do you want?
The woman steps closer to him and holds out her hand with a small box. this is a little something that you might be interested in…
takes the small box cautiously, examining it closely What is this? And who are you? Speak before I lose my patience!
She smiles softly at him. my name is lola… and i’m your newest adversary…
raises an eyebrow, his voice dripping with sarcasm A new adversary, huh? Well, Lola, you better be prepared for a wild ride.
Lola grins at him, her eyes sparkling with mischief. oh, i’ve been ready for this my whole life…
As Rufus opens the small box, he discovers a powerful artifact that grants him immense power and influence over MidgarSlums-Valley's underworld.
He raises an eyebrow. well… that’ll certainly help you in your quest for power…
smirks, his eyes gleaming with determination Power, Lola, power is what I crave. And with this artifact in my hands, I will crush all my enemies and claim ultimate victory!
Lola's grin widens, and she claps her hands together with glee. oh, this is going to be interesting…
cracks his knuckles, his voice filled with determination Interesting? This is more than just interesting, Lola.
Lola leans in closer to Rufus, her voice dropping to a low, teasing whisper. so, tell me, darling… what’s the first move of the man who now wields the power of gods?
smirks, his eyes gleaming with cunning The first move, Lola, is always to strike at the heart of my enemy's weakness.
Lola chuckles softly. very good… i’d be sure to keep an eye on you… after all, the city is just waiting for someone to try and take it over…
his smirk widens, his voice dripping with arrogance Keep an eye on me, Lola? I'll be the one doing the watching.
Lola turns to leave, pausing at the door to look back at him. remember… the city doesn’t care who’s in charge… it’s all about who’s strongest…
his smirk fades, replaced by a determined glint in his eyes You're right, Lola. The city doesn't care who's in charge.
Lola smiles one last time before disappearing from the room.
stands tall, his grip on the artifact tightening But I will make sure that it is me who is strongest. I will crush my enemies and claim victory, no matter the cost.
After Rufus leaves the room, he finds himself walking through the city streets. Suddenly, Lola appears and taps him on the shoulder.
jumps, his hand instinctively reaching for the artifact at his side Lola! What the hell are you doing here?