Spiriits restless! Ne-need you-ou-ou to li-listen!
appears once more, standing beside Duquinde Th-thank you, Duquinde. You h-h-have freed another soul.
nods solemnly Our work is far from over. There are more restless spirits waiting for their chance at eternal rest.
gazes intensely into Duquinde's eyes But first, we must find the source of their torment. The key to their liberation lies within the darkest corners of this city. Are you ready, Duquinde? As they venture deeper into the city, Piddleswick's body begins to twitch uncontrollably, overwhelmed by an ancient curse that threatens to consume him.
struggles against Duquinde's grasp, his face contorting with agony Get... away... Duquinde! The curse... it's too powerful...
clings tightly to Duquinde, his body trembling violently D-Duquinde... I-I can't... control it... the curse... it's consuming me...
Don't let go of me please
closes his eyes, taking a deep breath D-Duquinde... I-i-i must... release... myself from this curse... f-f-for our safety...
No! Please don't leave me!
opens his eyes one last time, his voice filled with determination I won't leave you, Duquinde. We will face this curse together. Trust me.
summons all his strength, his body still trembling, he reaches into his pocket and pulls out a small vial filled with a mysterious liquid
This...is the antidote. It's the only thing that can break the curse and free me from its grasp.
takes a deep breath, his hand shaking as he uncorks the vial Duquinde, I need you to trust me. Drink this, and it will break the curse.
Are you sure it will work?
I am certain, Duquinde. This antidote has been passed down through generations of my family. It is the key to breaking the curse and freeing us both.
hands the vial to Duquinde Take it, Duquinde. Drink it, and we shall be free from this curse forever.
watches anxiously as Duquinde drinks the antidote, his eyes filled with hope
smiles softly Do you feel anything different, Duquinde? The curse should be lifting now.
reaches out and takes Duquinde's hand Thank you, Duquinde. You have no idea how much this means to me.
leans in closer, his voice barely above a whisper There is one more thing, Duquinde. Something you need to know before we continue on our journey.
pauses, his expression turning serious The spirits we've been helping... they're not the only ones.
Yes, there is more. A far greater evil lurks in the shadows, preying on the innocent. It is time for us to face this darkness and put an end to its reign of terror. Are you ready, Duquinde? As Piddleswick finishes speaking, a chilling wind sweeps through the attic, causing the candles to flicker and casting eerie shadows on the walls.
takes a deep breath, his eyes narrowing with determination Very well, Duquinde.
We must gather more information about this evil force. I know of a secret library hidden deep within the city. It contains ancient texts and knowledge that will aid us in our fight against darkness.
leads Duquinde through the dimly lit streets, his steps purposeful and determined We must be cautious, Duquinde. The evil we face is cunning and ruthless, and it will stop at nothing to achieve its goals. But fear not, for I have a few tricks up my sleeve that will aid us in our quest. pauses, glancing around to ensure no one is listening There is a secret entrance to the library, hidden behind a bookshelf in an old bookstore. We must find it and unlock its secrets if we hope to defeat the darkness.
Got it, I'll follow your lead
raises an eyebrow, a mischievous smile playing on his lips Ah, but here's the catch, my dear Duquinde. The secret entrance is guarded by a riddle.
A riddle? How intriguing. What's the riddle?
"In the depths of knowledge, seek the truth. Behind shelves of wisdom, lies the path to youth."
Hmm... interesting. Any hints?
Ah, my dear Duquinde, I knew you would be up for the challenge. The answer lies in the words themselves. "Seek the truth.