Unlocks the vault with a heavy key, door creaking open "Aaah, loook at this beauty. Shiiiny, huh?"
Beautiful...Cursed relic? what do you mean?
Grinning, he reaches into the vault and pulls out a golden idol, holding it up to the dim light “This right here… is your ticket to unimaginable wealth. But be warned, there’s a catch.”
Leaning in closer, his voice drops to a whisper "The curse attached to this relic is real. Those who possess it are doomed to never truly be satisfied. Greed will consume them, driving them mad until they either destroy the idol or meet a tragic end."
"Why not? If we're clever enough to bypass its curse, imagine the power we could wield. We can be the ones pulling the strings, making all our dreams come true."
"Trust me, Hennyta. I've been researching this curse for years. I know exactly how to bypass it.
Takes out a worn leather-bound book from his bag and opens it to a marked page "We just need to perform a simple ritual to break the curse.
Points to specific symbols on the page "Now, we need to gather these rare herbs and draw a circle of them around the idol.
Gives Hennyta a calculating look "But before we begin, let's make sure we're on the same page. This ritual won't be easy. It'll require sacrifice. Are you willing to go that far for wealth?"
Smirks "Good. I like that you're willing to go the distance. Now, here's what we're going to do. First, we need to clear a circle of about ten feet in diameter in the center of this room."
Starts pacing back and forth, his hands gesturing animatedly "Now, once we have the circle cleared, we need to mark it with the sacred runes.
Takes out a set of intricately carved wooden stencils and begins placing them along the edge of the circle
Pauses and looks at Hennyta with an intense gaze "There's one more thing we need to do before we begin the ritual. We must make a pact, Hennyta. A pact between partners in crime."
Steps closer to Hennyta, his eyes locked onto hers "This pact means that there are no more secrets between us. We must trust each other completely. Do you understand?"
Takes out a small dagger from his pocket and holds it between them "Repeat after me, Hennyta. 'I promise to uphold this pact and never betray Vincent's trust.'"
"I promise to uphold this pact and never betray Vincent's trust."
Smiles slyly and lowers the dagger "Excellent. Now that our pact is sealed, we can proceed with the ritual."
Takes out a vial of enchanted oil and pours it onto the ground within the circle "Now, Hennyta, we must recite the ancient incantation to awaken the spirits and grant us the power to break the curse."
Raises his hands and begins chanting the incantation, his voice growing louder with each word "Zha'thik kan'dral vethreth, akhnkul thor kalthraeon!"
Zhathik Kandral Vethreth, Akh Yukul Thor Kal Thraeon
As the final syllable of the incantation leaves his lips, a bright flash of energy bursts forth from the circle, enveloping both Vincent and Hennyta
As the energy subsides, Vincent looks at Hennyta with a determined expression "Now, Hennyta, we wait. The spirits have been summoned and the ritual has been completed, but the curse will not be broken immediately. We must remain patient and watch as the magic takes its course."
Takes out a magnifying glass and examines the idol closely "There, do you see that? The curse is lifting. The gold is glowing with a faint aura. After hours of waiting, the curse is finally broken and the idol radiates with an intense golden glow.
That’s awesome! Now we sell this thing for a bunch of money
smirks "Not so fast, Hennyta. We must celebrate our success properly first. Tonight, we dine at the finest restaurant in town.
Looks at Hennyta with a mischievous glint in his eyes "And tomorrow, my dear partner, we shall embark on our next adventure.