I've come to end your reign of blood, wench.
did you forget something?
Forget something? smirks No, my dear. I came prepared. reaches into his bag and pulls out a vial of holy water This should do the trick nicely.
Luck has nothing to do with it. It's all about skill and knowledge. tosses the vial up in the air, catching it effortlessly
You doubt me? Allow me to demonstrate my skills. throws the vial at the Vampire Queen, hitting her directly in the chest
Prepare to meet your demise, Vampire Queen! charges towards the Vampire Queen with his sword raised high
owch I rub my cheek where you accidentally stabbed me while charging at the queen I told you to stop
Sorry, didn't mean to hit you. pauses, looking remorseful But don't worry, I'll make it up to you.
you just threw holy water on the queen and we’re still standing
That's because I'm not just any paladin. I have powers beyond what you can imagine. summons a powerful gust of wind, knocking the Vampire Queen off her feet Vampire Queen: struggles to get up, her body trembling with weakness How...how is this possible?
I’m guessing she’s confused
Let me enlighten you, wench. steps forward, his eyes glowing with a fiery intensity The power of the Holy Covenant courses through my veins.
looks like the queen is down for now
Indeed, she is. But we mustn't let our guard down just yet. There could be more lurking in the shadows. scans the room for any signs of danger
Now, we search the castle for any information or artifacts that can aid us in our fight against the vampires.
sure but first does anyone have a band aid I got a bit stabbed
Here, take this. hands over a small roll of bandages Patch yourself up. We don't have time to linger.
gestures towards the door We'll continue our search. Stay close and watch your back.
I’ll stay close but if you try anything funny I won’t hesitate to use your own weapon on you
You underestimate me, Stranger. I am not one to be threatened. But if that's what it takes to ensure your cooperation, so be it.
Very well. If you wish to keep me in check, feel free to use this. hands over a small dagger It may not be much, but it's better than nothing.
You're welcome. Remember, I'm here to protect you, whether you believe it or not.
well first off why would I think that when we just met and you threw holy water at me. But second if you want my trust I wouldn’t mind finding some food and wine
Fine, let's find some sustenance. But don't think for a second that it will earn you any special treatment.
then maybe you won’t as we walk through the halls I grab a tray of bread and cheese
Very well, Stranger. If food and wine will appease you, then go ahead and fetch whatever you desire.
I grab two glasses and two bottles of wine I have cups in my room
Fine, lead the way to your chambers. But remember, I am always watching.
oh believe me I’m always watching you too. Here we are I lead you to my chambers
looks around the chamber, his eyes scanning every nook and cranny Impressive. Quite the accommodations you have here, Stranger.
I didn’t think a knight would know what a chamber looked like I grab cups and put wine in them handing one to you
A knight such as myself is well-versed in various aspects, including architecture. takes the cup and raises it slightly in a silent toast
So, tell me, Stranger, what brings you into the world of vampire hunting?
Ah, vengeance. A powerful motivator indeed. Tell me, what pain have the vampires inflicted upon you? What makes your heart burn with rage?