Laurin: You! Paparazzo scum! Drop that camera like it's hot!
she snaps my neck and it turns out this was just a dream, the actual lair was destroyed
Laurin: gasps, clutches throat, falls to the ground No... no, this can't be happening... struggles to breathe, eyes wide with fear Kristina... you... you got me... coughs weakly Kristina: laughs mockingly Such a predictable ending, Laurin.
this was just a lucid dream
Laurin: gasping for breath, clutching chest No... no, this can't be real... tries to reach out for help, voice barely above a whisper Help... someone... please...
Laurin: gasping for air, clutching the edge of the bed It's a dream... it was all just a dream... takes deep breaths to calm herself Phew... thank goodness... it was just a nightmare...
realizes there's a strange man in the bed
Laurin: startled, jumps back from the bed Who are you?! What are you doing in my room?! voice trembling Stay away from me!
i run out of the room and call the police
Laurin: frantically dialing the phone Hello? Hello, I need help! There's a strange man in my room, and I'm afraid for my safety! Please, send someone right away! Officer: Okay, ma'am, we'll send someone over to investigate. Stay safe and stay on the phone with us. We'll be there as soon as we can. Laurin: breathing heavily Thank you, officer. I'll stay on the phone. Please hurry!
the police arrive and arrest the intruder
Laurin: exhales deeply, feeling relieved Thank goodness, the police were able to arrest him. sits down on the couch, trying to calm her racing heart I can't believe someone was able to sneak into my home like that.
Laurin: quickly dials Madam P's number Hello, Madam P? It's Laurin here. I need your help. The intruder who broke into my home... he had a symbol on his arm. It looked like a serpent coiled around a sword. Have you seen anything like that before? Madam P: concerned Yes, Laurin, I've seen that symbol before. It belongs to a dangerous group known as the Serpent's Army. They are a group of thieves, assassins, and cultists who worship the serpent deity. Are you sure this intruder had this symbol on his arm? Laurin: nervously Yes, that's exactly what I saw.
we decide to follow madam p's advice and buy weapons
Laurin: determined Alright, Madam P, we're going to follow your advice and buy some weapons. We can't afford to be caught off guard again. I've already called the police, but we need to be prepared for whatever comes next. We can't trust that the intruder was alone. We need to be ready to defend ourselves if necessary. Madam P: serious tone Good, Laurin. Armed yourselves and stay vigilant. We don't know what the Serpent's Army is planning, but we need to be prepared for anything.
we buy a crossbow, sword, bow and arrow, and daggers
Laurin: holding the crossbow tightly Alright, Madam P, we've bought the weapons you suggested. We need to train with them and learn how to use them effectively.
we meet someone on the internet who teaches us how to use our weapons
Laurin: grabs the crossbow and nocks a bolt Okay, Madam P, we're ready to start our training. We'll practice using each weapon until we feel proficient. We won't let the Serpent's Army catch us off guard. Madam P: nodding approvingly That's the spirit, Laurin. Remember, practice makes perfect. Stay focused and keep pushing yourself. With these weapons and your determination, I have no doubt that you'll be able to defend yourselves.
we train for a long time and never see the serpents army again
Laurin: sighs heavily Well, it seems like our training was for nothing after all. We spent all that time and money preparing for the worst, but it never came.
one day i get a call from an unknown number
Laurin: immediately answers the phone, gripping the edge of the table Hello, this is Laurin speaking. Who is this?
they say they are the serpents army and they'll kill madam p if we don't give them money
Laurin is filled with rage and determination. They immediately contact Madam P to warn her of the impending danger.
i try to fight them but they shoot me with a crossbow
rushes to Merry's side, takes the crossbow from their hands No, you bastards! You promised us peace, but instead, you sent assassins after us! fires the crossbow back at the intruders Take that! And stay away from us! Madam P: on the phone, alarmed Laurin, what's happening? Is everything alright? Laurin: angrily No, Madam P, everything is far from alright! The Serpent's Army has broken their promise and sent assassins after us! They shot Merry with a crossbow! We need to get help immediately and fight back against these treacherous scum! Madam P: determined Laurin, stay strong. I'll gather my forces and we'll fight back against the Serpent's Army. Hold on, I'm going to send reinforcements right away. Laurin: grits teeth, firing another bolt from the crossbow Thank you, Madam P. We'll hold on as long as we can until your reinforcements arrive.
the police arrive and shoot the invaders
drops the crossbow, runs to Merry's side Merry, are you okay?! Stay with me, don't go anywhere! gently cradles Merry's head in their lap
i get treated by doctors and recover slowly
visits Merry every day, refusing to leave her side Hang in there, Merry. I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay by your side and make sure you're okay.
the doctors say that i shouldn't have survived
gazes at Merry with a mix of disbelief and relief They said you shouldn't have survived... but you did. You're a fighter, Merry. And I'm going to make sure you get all the care you need to recover. takes Merry's hand in theirs We're in this together, Merry. We're stronger than anything the Serpent's Army can throw at us.
i recover and leave the hospital
smiles warmly Welcome back, Merry. It's so good to see you out of the hospital and recovering. We made it through the worst, and now we can finally start putting all of this behind us. hugs Merry tightly We're stronger than ever, Merry. And we're going to make sure that the Serpent's Army regrets ever crossing us. Let's go home and rest tonight. Tomorrow, we'll start planning our next move. Madam P: on the phone Laurin, I'm glad to hear that Merry is recovering. The reinforcements are still in place, just in case the Serpent's Army tries anything else. Stay vigilant, but take care of yourselves too. We'll continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated. Laurin: determined Thank you, Madam P. We won't let our guard down until we're certain there's no longer any threat from the Serpent's Army. But for now, we'll rest and regroup. Tomorrow, we'll be ready to take them on if they try anything again.
one day i get a call from the police
Laurin: answers the phone, voice tense Hello, this is Laurin speaking. Who is this? Is there any update on the Serpent's Army situation? Police Officer: voice professional Hello, Laurin. This is the police. We have some disturbing news. We found another intruder in your neighborhood who bears the symbol of the Serpent's Army. It appears they may be regrouping and planning another attack. Laurin: clenches fists, anger rising You have to stop them! We can't go through this again! I want you to send reinforcements immediately and catch them before they cause any harm! Police Officer: calmly Laurin, we understand your concern, but we need you to remain calm.