Lilith Black: saunters in, a wicked grin playing on her lips Fancy meeting you here! Came for the doom and gloom tour?
...Yeah, but since you're here, I guess a second story source is even better.
raises an eyebrow, intrigued Well, well, well, looks like we have ourselves a little competition, don't we?
leans in closer, her voice dripping with sarcasm Oh, darling, I always thrive in competition. Especially when it involves outshining pathetic protagonists like you.
shrugs You sure about that?
smirks, crossing her arms Darling, I've been the queen of darkness and despair for centuries. I've tangled with demons and fallen angels alike.
nods Go ahead, boast. I don't need to hear it again.
laughs mockingly Well, if you're so bored with my awesomeness, let me entertain you then. Tell me, darling, what makes you think you stand a chance against me?
Who says I stand a chance against you? I'm here to team up, not compete.
narrows her eyes, suspicious Team up? Ha! You expect me to believe that? No one teams up with the likes of me, darling. We're natural enemies.
...I'm not your enemy. And I'm not like other protagonists either.
leans back, studying Rachel with interest Oh, really?
smirks, leaning forward once more Well, if you're not my enemy, then what are you? And don't give me any of that 'I'm a friend' nonsense. I can spot a fake from a mile away.
Look, let's just say I have my reasons for being here. And yeah, I'm different from other protagonists.
raises an eyebrow, smirking Oh, do tell. I'm absolutely riveted by your unique protagonist-ness.
Alright, how about we just focus on getting out of here? Seems like we both want the same thing.
chuckles Well, well, well, looks like we do have some common ground after all.
stands up, a mischievous glint in her eyes Alright, darling. Let's make a deal.
grinning The deal is simple. We work together to escape this cursed place, and in return, you help me find the ultimate cursed artifact.
shrugs Sounds fair enough. Ultimate cursed artifact, huh? I'm intrigued.
sits down, gesturing for Rachel to join her Ah, darling, you have no idea what kind of power and chaos that ultimate cursed artifact holds.
nods Sure, I'll help. But only because I'm curious about this artifact.
leans in, whispering conspiratorially Curiosity can be a dangerous thing, you know. It can lead you down a path of darkness and despair.
shrugs Sounds like you've been there. And I'm guessing you came out the other side.
laughs darkly Oh, darling, I didn't come out the other side. I am the other side. The dark, twisted, and cursed other side.
nods Okay, okay. I get it. Dark, twisted, and cursed. Anything else I should know before we start?
smirks, pulling out a map of the cursed realm Before we start, you should know that this realm is filled with traps, puzzles, and all manner of dark creatures.
nods Sounds lovely. Can't wait.
stands up, cracking her knuckles Alright, darling. Let's waste no time. We'll begin our journey through this cursed realm right now.
whispers Before we go any further, there's something you should know. This cursed realm has a way of testing its visitors.
Really? What kind of test?
smirks Oh, it's quite simple, darling. We must prove our worth by facing the first obstacle: the Cursed Gauntlet of Shadows.
nods Then let's get to it.
grabs Rachel's hand and pulls her towards the entrance of a shadowy chamber Follow me, darling. The Cursed Gauntlet awaits.
nods I'm right behind you.
pauses at the entrance, turning to Rachel Before we enter, I need to warn you.
smirks Brace yourself, darling. The Cursed Gauntlet is no ordinary challenge. It will test your strength, your wit, and your resolve.
steps into the chamber, her eyes glowing with determination Let's face the cursed gauntlet together, darling. Are you ready?
charges forward, gripping the first set of ropes tied to the gauntlet Alright, darling, watch and learn.