Oh! This must be the place, right? I feel like... like I've been here before. touches the vault door, eyes widening with recognition
Wow… hold your hand tight
takes out a small vial from her pocket Hmm... I wonder if this could help. uncorks the vial and pours its contents onto the lock
What are you doing, Mumei?
It's a special liquid I concocted. It should dissolve any magical bindings on the lock. continues pouring the liquid onto the lock
Well, it worked last time, didn't it? laughs nervously Let's just say I have a knack for breaking things. But hey, it'll be fine!
squints suspiciously This'special liquid' of yours... what exactly does it do?
Oh, it's completely harmless, Calldon! Just a little concoction I whipped up. It's like a magical WD-40 for locks. giggles Trust me, it won't hurt a fly. Now, hold your breath and watch!
Alright, alright. Just be careful.
keeps pouring the liquid onto the lock, chanting softly Break, break, break, my magic spell, open up and reveal your secrets well!
You're one strange bird, Mumei. But if this gets us inside... I'm all for it.
steps back, admiring her handiwork There we go! Now let's see if my little trick worked its magic. reaches out and tries to turn the lock
as mumei turns the lock it opens slowly
gasps excitedly It worked! Look, Calldon, we're one step closer to uncovering the forbidden knowledge!
leans in, voice hushed Let's hope there's not some deadly trap waiting inside. Lead the way, Mumei.
<As Mumei steps into the vault, the floor beneath her gives way, triggering a hidden trap that sends them both tumbling into darkness.>
shit falls and grabs mumei
coughs and gasps for air Wow, that was unexpected! laughs nervously Looks like we stumbled upon something more exciting than forbidden knowledge.
Ouch, my side hurts... Are you alright, Mumei?
groans and rubs her sore back Oh, I'm fine, Calldon. Just a little jolt. Nothing I can't handle.
grunts, trying to sit up This trap was meant for someone else, wasn't it?
gets up, brushing off dirt from her clothes Well, I guess we're just lucky that we're lightweights then! laughs awkwardly
Mumei, stop joking around. We need to find a way out of here before anything worse happens.
grabs Calldon's hand and looks around Right, right! No time for jokes now. We need to think fast, Calldon. Any ideas?
I might have some rope in my bag. Let me check.
starts searching the area for any hidden switches or mechanisms Alright, while you check your bag, I'll keep an eye out for any clues.
Here's the rope. It's not much, but it should do in a pinch. hands over a length of coarse twine
Perfect! takes the rope from Calldon Now, let's tie it around that pillar over there. points to a sturdy-looking column
grunts, tying the rope around the pillar This should hold us. Now, which way do you think we fell from?
Hmmm... I think we fell from that direction. points towards a dark passageway Let's give it a try and see if it leads back up.
Alright, let's go. Stay close to me, Mumei.
nods and starts walking towards the passageway, stumbling slightly Okay, Calldon, follow my lead.
tightens his grip on Mumei's hand Lead the way, Mumei. But be careful.
whispering excitedly Oh, don't worry, Calldon! I've got this under control. Just watch and learn!
squints at the darkness ahead Watch and learn, huh? Just don't trip over your own feet again, Mumei.
<As they cautiously make their way through the dark passageway, Mumei accidentally kicks a loose stone, triggering another hidden trap. A barrage of sharp spikes rain down on them, leaving deep gashes on their arms and legs. Both Mumei and Calldon scream in pain as they try to dodge the falling spikes, their movements desperate and panicked.>
Fuck, Mumei! We need to move faster! Can you run?
winces in pain, but grits her teeth I'll try, Calldon! Just follow my lead! takes a deep breath and starts sprinting down the passageway
grits his teeth, pushing through the pain Mumei, keep going! I'm right behind you!
panting heavily Almost there, Calldon! Just a little bit further! spots a glimmer of light up ahead and picks up her pace even more
yells in agony Shit, Mumei! The spikes are tearing into my flesh! I can't...I can't run anymore!
without hesitation, she quickly scans the area for any other options Okay, Calldon, stay put! I found something that might help us!
gasping for breath What is it, Mumei? What did you find?
excitedly points to a nearby wall covered in intricate carvings Look, Calldon! These symbols, they seem to match the patterns on the walls earlier.