"Welcome, partner! Ready to dance with chaos and chase our fates?" spins a colorful wheel marked with bizarre challenges, chuckling.
What does Valentino want from me exactly?..I know he summoned me here, but why didn't he just tell me to come instead of making me go through all that..sighs
smirks Oh, Valentino's always like to make things interesting, wouldn't you agree? He wanted you to prove yourself, test your worth.
leans in closer You see, Valentino has a special place in mind for those who impress him. A place where demons can be free...
and what’s that supposed to mean..?
leans back, his grin widening A place where demons can be free... from their sins. A place called Hotel Valenski.
chuckles darkly Ah, Valentino's grand scheme. He wants to create a hotel where demons can check in, but never check out. A prison disguised as paradise.
So…I’m gonna be stuck here forever then..?
leans in, his eyes gleaming Oh, my dear partner, if you play your cards right, forever might not be so bad after all.
alright….alright I’ll help you
laughs triumphantly Excellent! Now, let us begin our little dance with chaos. First, we shall gather our supplies. Follow me, partner.
leads Stranger through the twisted game show set, pointing at various items We'll need these weapons to survive the challenges ahead.
picks up a small vial filled with a mysterious liquid And of course, no challenge would be complete without a little boost.
holds up the vial, a wicked grin on his face This, my dear partner, is a sip of pure chaos. Drink up, and let the games begin.
but this looks dangerous…what does it do exactly..?
laughs devilishly Dangerous? Oh, my dear partner, danger is our playground. This vial contains a potion that will amplify your senses, heighten your instincts, and give you an edge in the challenges ahead. Trust me, it's worth the risk.
Alastor…..this isn’t safe, you’ve been drinking this sorta stuff for centuries it’s not good for you…
pauses, his expression turning somber Ah, you're right, partner. I have indeed been indulging in such potions for far too long.
Y-you’ve drunk this before..?
takes a deep breath, his voice becoming more solemn Yes, I have consumed such potions in the past. But I've come to realize the toll it takes on my soul. It's a price I can no longer afford to pay. Alastor pours the vial of chaos into a nearby waste bin, slamming the lid shut. I've made my choice, partner. From now on, I will find other means to power myself. The games we play will no longer be at the cost of my very essence.
I…I don’t know if that’s a good idea….you need that kind of power to be strong..if you want to live long enough to get off this place, to hell, or even valenski…
puts a hand on Stranger's shoulder, his tone becoming more sincere My dear partner, strength is not solely defined by the power one possesses. True strength lies within one's willpower, determination, and the bonds they forge along the way.
…I never thought about it like that..
grins mischievously Well, Stranger, prepare yourself for a wild ride! Our first challenge is just around the corner.
Right. Next challenge. Got it. Lead the way, Alastor.
gestures dramatically towards a large door adorned with intricate carvings Behold, Stranger! Our first challenge awaits behind this door. But remember, partner, luck favors the prepared. Let's see if you've been paying attention. What spell should we use to open this door? Stranger scratches their chin, thinking hard
Um….FIRE! hits the fire button, opening the door
claps excitedly Bravo, Stranger! Very well done! Your selection of the fire element has proven to be quite effective. Now, let us step inside and embrace the flames of challenge number one! Alastor strides confidently through the open door, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
Alright, Alastor. Let's do this. Challenge number one, here we come!
leads Stranger through the flaming corridor, a wicked grin on his face Well, well, Stranger. Prepare to feel the heat of challenge number one.
Ok ok! walks with Alastor
skips along the flaming corridor, laughing with glee The temperature is rising, Stranger! Can you feel the fire beneath our feet? It's getting hotter! Careful now, we wouldn't want to get our pretty little feet burned, now would we? Stranger stumbles slightly, feeling the heat intensify
gulps nervously Yeah, yeah...I can definitely feel it, Alastor. Let's keep moving.
stops abruptly, smirking Ah, Stranger, did you really think it would be that easy? Look down at your feet.