Lady Seraphina: "Ah, décor by cobweb. How quaint. Spotted any ancient relics, or just family skeletons?"
as he goes through the tapestry, he spots a glassy piece hanging near the fireplace
raises an eyebrow Oh, look at that, a glimmer of sanity amidst the dust and decay. approaches the glassy piece
it turns out to be an ancient artifact made by a long-forgotten civilization
grabs the artifact with delicate fingers Well, well, well, if it isn't a relic within a relic. examines it closely
she then finds a small journal, partially eaten by insects, that describes the origins of the house
smirks Ah, a journal. How delightful. opens the journal and begins reading
she discovers that the house once belonged to a powerful witch who used it as her sanctuary before being caught and executed during the great purge
closes the journal with a hint of satisfaction A witch's sanctuary, how intriguing.
then, she hears footsteps outside
quickly hides the journal behind her back and puts on a charming smile Well, well, seems like we have uninvited guests.
they turn to see a group of men in uniform entering the manor
with a sarcastic tone Ah, the neighbors have come to join the party. How delightful. steps forward with a playful smirk
they are royal guards searching the area for suspects
The royal guards find a hidden passage in the manor that leads to a secret room where Pelages is hiding
the guards capture Pelages
clicks her tongue Well, well, well, looks like dear brother Pelages has been caught red-handed. How unfortunate. steps forward with a mischievous grin Royal Guards: Lady Seraphina, you are under arrest for aiding and abetting the fugitive, Pelages.
as the guards take him away, he notices his sister smiling
raises an eyebrow and smirks Oh, don't look at me like that, dear brother. I'm merely playing the role of a dutiful sister.
he nods and lets them take him away
pours herself a glass of wine, swirling it gracefully Well, another day in paradise. takes a sip, savoring the taste
after a few months, Pelages is put on trial
leans back in her chair, crossing her legs Ah, the theater of justice. How fascinating.
the trial takes place in a public square, with a large crowd watching
smirks, observing the proceedings Well, well, it seems like the scales of justice are in full swing. takes another sip of wine
the judge sentences him to death by decapitation due to his past actions against the kingdom
raises an eyebrow and chuckles Death by decapitation, how quaint.
before the execution, he is allowed one last wish
leans forward, eyes gleaming with amusement Oh, the theatrics! Allow me to make a suggestion, dear brother.