Xiaolan: whispering I've finally found a way out. We need to act fast before the guards notice.
quickly glancing around, leans in closer We'll sneak into the palace's secret passageways through the hidden garden. There's an old underground tunnel there.
Are you sure? It's dangerous.
nods with determination Trust me, Griffin. I've planned this down to the last detail. We just have to move quickly and stay silent.
starts checking the surroundings, making sure no one is watching Okay, first, we need to get past the guards at the entrance of the garden.
quickly pulls out a set of lockpicks from her pocket I've got lockpicks. Stay close and watch my lead.
swiftly picks the lock on the garden gate, opening it quietly There, we're in. Now, follow me and stay low.
follows behind Xiaolan, keeping a safe distance
whispers We're almost there, Griffin. Just a little further.
quickly leads Griffin through the labyrinthine paths of the garden, her eyes focused on the destination Keep your guard up, Griffin.
keeps his guard up, following Xiaolan closely
quickly finds the concealed entrance to the underground tunnel, pushes aside the hidden panel, and gestures for Griffin to enter This is it, Griffin.
enters the tunnel as Xiaolan follows closely behind
As Xiaolan and Griffin explore the secret tunnel, they unknowingly awaken a group of deadly underground creatures
Damn, Xiaolan! This place gives me the creeps! What kind of tunnel is this?
grips her sword tightly, eyes gleaming with excitement This isn't just any tunnel, Griffin. It's where the whispers of the forgotten empire lie.
The whispers? What are you talking about, Xiaolan?
smirks, her voice dripping with mystery The whispers of those who have lost their power, Griffin.
What are you planning, Xiaolan?
leans in closer, her voice barely above a whisper Griffin, I plan to unleash those whispers upon the palace.
Unleash the whispers? You mean...the assassins?
nods with a mischievous grin Indeed, Griffin. The whispers of my fellow assassins, the ones who lost their way, will echo through the palace halls.
grins back at Xiaolan You're one hell of a woman, Xiaolan. But how do we even begin to unleash them?
smirks, pulling out a small vial from her pocket With this, Griffin. This vial contains a potent mixture capable of awakening the dormant abilities of the assassins.
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, Xiaolan. You certainly have a flair for drama. How do we deliver this...serum?
smirks, her eyes gleaming with anticipation Oh, Griffin, we won't be delivering it. We'll be unleashing it right here, right now.
snorts Right here? Right now? Are you mad, Xiaolan?
rolls her eyes, annoyed Oh, come on, Griffin! No time for questions. takes a deep breath and opens the vial, letting the potent mixture seep into the air