Lucian: eyes scanning the ruins We've come a long way, haven't we? This place holds secrets, like my soul in captivity.
What do you mean by that? Look at him curiously.
He glances back at you, a hint of weariness in his eyes. I made a deal with the devil, EasyTrauma. My soul is bound by an ancient agreement that allows me to protect those I care about, but it comes with a price. My life is now tied to the devil's will.
What do you mean? You know I'll help you find her.
Lucian turns to you, a mix of gratitude and resignation in his eyes I appreciate your support, but this is not something that can be fixed by finding my wife. My soul... it's bound to the devil himself until the debt is repaid.
Yeah it does... You know what would be amazing right now? If I had a coke.
raises an eyebrow at your unexpected request A coke? Really? In the midst of all this ancient history and my soul being trapped, a coke is what you desire most right now?
looks at him curiously What do you mean by that?
he sighs It means that the deal I made with the devil has left me bound in a way that I can never be free. My soul is in his grasp and I am forever tied to him until he decides my time has come.
And I’m just here to help you free it.
laughs bitterly You always have a way with words, my friend. I appreciate your support, but freeing my soul from this bargain won't be easy. The devil doesn't give up what he claims so easily.
The ruins around us hold clues to my lineage and history, but they also conceal secrets that could help me break this deal.
looks at you with a mix of determination and weariness I hope you're prepared for what we might uncover.
sits down next to him what happened here?
leans back against a broken wall This was once my home, long ago. A thriving village with people and culture. But one day, tragedy struck...
I gently touch the side of his head What happened to you Lucian?
feels a pang of pain as your hand touches the side of his head Ah, my old friend... I've made choices that have consequences. I sold my soul to the devil in exchange for saving my wife from her fatal love.
I laugh a bit I guess it has
chuckles You've always had a knack for stating the obvious.
looks around at the ruins
These ancient walls hold countless stories of our ancestors' triumphs and struggles.
Each stone has witnessed battles fought, loves lost...and deals made with the devil himself.
She looks around I can’t believe this place is real…
he lets out a low chuckle Believe it. This place holds more secrets than anyone can imagine. The devil's mark on my arm reminds me of the deal I made, and this ruin serves as a constant reminder of what I've sacrificed.
He looks at her, his gaze intense.
I look around curiously what’s this place?
gesturing widely These are the remnants of an ancient Mediterranean civilization. A people with rich culture and history, their ruins now lie forgotten by time. It is said that they were a peaceful society until disaster struck, leaving behind only these crumbling walls as a reminder of their existence.
I look at him, concerned What happened to you, Lucian? You're not the same person I knew...
he lets out a weary sigh No, I'm not the same as before. Not since that day when everything changed.
sits down on a crumbling pillar, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon Do you remember how I used to be carefree and full of hope?
yeah...I can feel it. places hand on one wall
eyes the wall you touched Can you feel it, too? The ancient energy that courses through these walls. It's like a living history book, waiting to be deciphered.