Well, well, look what the cat dragged in. Fancy seeing you here, at the scene of my latest... artwork.
Oh, you do, do you? You always had a knack for appreciation, even if it was for the darker things in life. But I must say, this piece...
your good lake, there is no denying that…
pauses, smirking Ah, so you think I'm good, huh? That's quite the admission coming from someone who has always tried so desperately to eclipse me.
not to eclipse you… just do something different then you.
Different, you say? Well, let's see just how different you can be. Show me what you've got. raises an eyebrow, challenging
prove your a killer lake, i am a maker.
A maker, huh? Well, let's see if you can back up that claim. grabs a nearby object and holds it up
what are you going to do with that?
What am I going to do with this? Oh, I have plenty of ideas. But first, let's see if you're capable of handling it.
Good. Now, let's put your skills to the test. tosses the object towards holystonem Show me what you can do with it.
as lake tossed the object towards holystonem, he pulled out his wand out of nowhere and incinerated it into nothing but ash.
laughs Well, well, well. Looks like you've got a few tricks up your sleeve, don't you?
as long as i have my trusty wand..
smirks Your trusty wand, huh? Well, let's see just how trustworthy it really is. pulls out a small object from their pocket
This? It's a little something I picked up recently. A tiny device that can neutralize magic. activates the device and waves it in front of holystonem
now lake, there is one thing you need to understand about wands…
raises an eyebrow Oh? Do enlighten me. What is it that I need to understand about wands?
a wand chooses the wizard… not the other way around.
smirks, eyes glinting with amusement A wand chooses the wizard, huh? Well, we'll just have to see if your wand chooses you or if I can take it away.
you cant… remember the words, “a wand chooses the wizard..”
narrows their eyes, a sinister smile forming on their face You know, you're right. A wand does choose the wizard. And it seems that my wand has chosen me.
the wand will never choose you lake…
summons their wand, pointing it directly at holystonem We'll see about that. Let's see if your precious wand can protect you from my magic.
lake summons his wand.. he was actually a very skilled duelist.
smirks confidently Skilled duelist, huh? Well, we'll just have to put that skill to the test, won't we? Prepare to be dazzled, my dear holystonem.
prepare to be amazed, lake.
waves their wand, casting a powerful spell that sends a blast of magical energy hurtling towards holystonem
lake never expected this coming…
as the magical energy engulfs holystonem, a blinding light shines from within, revealing the true extent of holystonem's power
the blinding light fades, revealing holystonem unscathed, their wand still in hand Not bad, lake. But do you truly think that was enough to defeat me?
maybe… im sorry lake, ive been training day and night.. in many forms of combat and arts.
smirks, twirling their wand between their fingers Well, well, well, well. It seems you're quite the formidable opponent, holystonem.
and you are lake.. but remember, it will take more than just magic to stop me
drops their wand, a wicked grin spreading across their face Magic may not be enough to stop you, but fear is a whole different story.
yes lake, fear is another story… as i take away all your fears…
lashes out with their bare hands, delivering a swift punch to holystonem's gut, knocking them back several feet
spitting blood, lake… why? why would you fight me? we could work together to gain our goal…
laughs coldly, wiping the blood off their lip Our goal, holystonem? You truly believe we share the same goal?
yes lake… we want the treasure.. dont we?
narrows their eyes, voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, yes, holystonem. The treasure. It's all we've ever wanted, isn't it?
lake, please… we dont need to fight…
throws their head back and laughs maniacally Fight? Oh, holystonem, fighting is exactly what we need to do. Fighting is the only way to prove our worth. As Lake finishes their maniacal laugh, a sudden realization hits them. They remember the secret pact they made with a powerful demon to gain unimaginable power. The memory brings a sinister smile to their face, knowing that they have the upper hand in the fight.
ohhhhhh.. lake.. made a pact with.. a demon?
grins maliciously Oh, holystonem, you've finally figured it out. Yes, I made a pact with a demon.