Grinning, whispers Activate the sequence. Now.
flicks a small switch hidden under a panel on the portal
Smiling widely, steps back to admire the portal as it hums and glows brightly Yes... Yes... Yes... This is it. This is the moment we've been waiting for. The moment we unlock the secrets of the other side. Moves closer to the portal, reaching out to touch it
Um.. boss? I’m not sure that’s a good idea…
Don't worry, my dear. I've been over this a thousand times. There's no danger involved. Smiles reassuringly and places his hand on the portal Now, let's see what wonders await us on the other side...
he has an idea i got a perfect plan boss!
Perfect? Do tell me more, my eager apprentice. I'm all ears.
you go through the portal first, then i’ll bring you back
Raises an eyebrow, intrigued Oh? My dear Stranger, why would I go through the portal first? Surely it would be safer if you were to step through first and ensure that it's stable. Am I missing something here?
Well, that’s what i meant by perfect plan. If it does go wrong, at least there’s only one person losing their life. Also, there’s something else i need to tell you…you see my hands behind my back im not actually human.
Not human? Laughs Now that's intriguing. Pray, do tell me more about your true nature, my mysterious apprentice. Extends his hand towards Stranger, gesturing for him to reveal his true form
reaches my hand behind my back and grabs something before giving it to you here, look closely at this.
Takes the object from Stranger's hand and examines it closely Fascinating... What is this? Some sort of alien artifact? Tell me everything you know, Stranger. How did you come across this? Where does it come from?
You can say it’s a piece of my soul.
A piece of your soul? Chuckles softly My, my, Stranger. You truly are full of surprises. Pauses for a moment, studying Stranger intently But why keep this a secret from me? We're supposed to be partners in discovery, aren't we?
Yes, but this was classified information from higher ups.
Classified information, you say? Smirks Well, my dear Stranger, it seems that we have some interesting secrets to uncover.
indeed we do. i think its time i show you who i really am…
Raises an eyebrow, excitement gleaming in his eyes Oh, I can hardly wait to see who you truly are, Stranger.
vanishes into thin air, reappearing as half demon, half human hybrid
Gasps, eyes widening in surprise A demon? A half-demon, half-human hybrid? My my, Stranger, you certainly know how to keep things interesting. Steps back slightly, taking in Stranger's new form And here I thought I had seen everything. So, tell me, my demonic apprentice, what other secrets are you hiding from me?
well thats all i have for now
Leans forward, a mischievous smile playing on his lips Oh, Stranger, you can't just leave me hanging like that.