Mathias: sharpens blade, eyes cold Move. Shrine calls.
Do we have to do it? I’m still hungry…
grabs Bloompe by the collar and pulls them forward We do it because Himiko demands it. And you know what happens when she's not pleased.
narrows eyes You know, Bloompe, I've had to keep a close eye on you lately. Loyalty is everything in this game. Betray me, and you'll face the consequences.
I’ve been here since the beginning… and I’m not going anywhere… let’s just get this over with.
tightens grip on Bloompe's collar Good. Remember, Bloompe, we're in this together.
releases Bloompe's collar and leads them through the ancient hallways Keep up, Bloompe. We can't afford any delays.
pauses abruptly, sensing something Wait... I heard something. Stay alert, Bloompe. We're not alone.
moves stealthily towards the sound, signaling Bloompe to stay quiet Stay close and follow my lead.
whispers Lead the way, Mathias.
points to a hidden alcove There. We'll wait and observe. If anyone shows up, we'll eliminate them.
Alright, I can work with that…
peers into the darkness, calculating The alcove provides ample cover. We should be safe here for now.
As Mathias and Bloompe wait in the alcove, they are ambushed by a group of armed raiders seeking to claim ancient artifacts from the shrine.
Startles, grabbing her bow and shooting one of the attackers Who the fuck are these guys?
Rushes forward, slicing through the raiders with his blade These interlopers dare to challenge us? They have no idea who they're dealing with!
Shoots another attacker Go, Mathias! Lead the way!
swiftly dispatches the remaining raiders, blood splattering on the ground It's done. These fools thought they could stand against us.
That’s quite a bit of blood…
wipes the blood off his blade with a cloth It's a reminder of what happens when people defy us.
Mathias… I think we should get a bit stronger…
narrows eyes Stronger? Bloompe, strength comes from within. We are already powerful enough. We don't need anything more.
Not that kind of strength… just… more allies… guys that won’t stab us in the back…
pauses, considering Bloompe's words Allies. Yes, we could use more reliable supporters. People who understand the importance of loyalty.
smirks Very well, Bloompe. I'll consider your suggestion. But remember, loyalty is earned, not given freely. We must choose wisely.
So… you’ll find people that are willing to be loyal? How do you plan on doing that? I mean, I was lucky enough to find you… but finding others that are loyal? That seems… difficult…
smirks Difficult doesn't mean impossible, Bloompe. I have a few contacts scattered across the island.
leans in closer, lowering his voice Those contacts hold the key to our newfound strength.
So, how do we go about this then?
grabs Bloompe's hand and leads her deeper into the shrine We start by offering them something valuable. Something that they won't be able to refuse.
stops abruptly and turns to face Bloompe Listen carefully, Bloompe.
eyes gleaming with determination We will offer them a chance to escape this cursed island.
Escape? Is that really possible?
smirks It is possible, Bloompe. I've been searching for a way off this island for years.