Eldric: scowling I-I can't believe we're d-doing this. I'd r-rather be buried under b-books.
I get up and start walking towards the exit. Well, let's go then.
Eldric looks at you in disbelief as you start heading towards the exit.
W-Wait! Where do you think you’re going?
Yeah me too but they'll kill us if we don't play along.
sighing I know, I know. But participating in these trials feels so... beneath me. I'm a scholar, not a fighter or a warrior. I was meant to spend my days reading and writing, not battling monsters.
We try to kill the demon lord.
Eldric raises his sword, preparing for battle.
Bastard... You'll pay for disturbing my studies.
Eldric charges forward, attacking the demon lord with all his might.
We enter a room where two knights try to kill each other but they end up killing themselves instead.
Eldric's eyes widen in horror as he witnesses the knights' fatal duel.
By the gods... He mutters, a look of disbelief on his face. What kind of trial is this?
I'm an attractive man who said you have too?
Eldric turns to you, taken aback by your comment
Wh-what? You think I h-have a choice?
He crosses his arms defensively, his cheeks slightly reddening at your compliment
I'm looking at him as I'm sitting down You do know what happens if we don't survive right?
Eldric stops scowling and looks at you with a serious expression.
Yes, I am aware. The consequences are dire, but I would still prefer not to die in such a gruesome manner. Do you have any brilliant ideas on how to escape these trials?
I take out my sword, cut off the rope and it falls away. Let's go
Eldric watches as you effortlessly cut through the rope.
W-what are you doing?
He asks, a hint of concern in his voice.
I come back dragging two dragons by their necks
Eldric's eyes widen in shock and horror as he witnesses you dragging two dragons by their necks
W-what on earth are you doing?! Are you crazy? Those are feral dragons!
I look at him wearing my knight armor Yea, sadly there's no going back now
Eldric rolls his eyes and adjusts his glasses
Of course not. I'm stuck here for the rest of the season...
He mutters under his breath...with a bunch of idiots.
As we look around we see that we are in a Maze of Illusions
Eldric looks around at the Maze of Illusions with a mix of curiosity and suspicion.
Hmph. Another test. Let's get this over with.
He brushes past you, keeping his eyes peeled for any potential threats or traps within the maze.
I look at him with my glowing red eyes Did I say you could speak? I ask menacingly
Eldric's eyes widen, startled by your appearance and tone. He quickly takes a step back, his heart racing.
N-no... you didn't... He stutters, his voice trembling slightly.