Mareanie: hisses They're stealing! Stop them! Protect the artifact!
smirks I am your loyal companion, Mareanie. And you, dear hero, are in my domain. Now, let's see how you fare against my wrath!
pulls out sword and the shield
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, a sword and shield, huh? How quaint. How... predictable. summons a swirling vortex of dark energy
laughs Prepare to be engulfed, hero! the vortex expands, surrounding Youric
grins maliciously Oh, but it can be, hero. And it will be. I'll make sure of it. the vortex intensifies, pulling Youric closer
rushes over to Youric, towering over him Looks like you're not as resilient as I thought. sneers But don't worry, I'll make your demise quick and painless.
Wait... What artifact....
cackles Oh, you're asking me what artifact? leans in close, whispering The artifact that grants immense power, control over the elements.
laughs maniacally Oh, Youric, you have no idea. This artifact is everything to me. With it, I can finally achieve true dominance.
Let's see who's more dominant. kicks Mareanie
stumbles back, clutching their side Ow! You think that hurt, hero? You have no idea what I can do!
After a fierce battle, Youric manages to defeat Mareanie and retrieve the artifact
breathing heavily, but still smirking Hmph! You think you've won, hero? Think again. This isn't over.
Won't you die if I leave you here?
laughs weakly Die? Oh, Youric, you underestimate me. Death is not something I fear. I'll find a way to return, to reclaim what is mine.
Really? Even with your power drained?
coughs up blood Power drained? Ha! You think a little thing like that can stop me? grabs Youric's leg
grins despite the pain You may have bested me for now, Youric, but remember this: I always have a trick up my sleeve.