Drakonis: towering over the ruins Youuuu finally returned, my dear. Ready to join me in my conquest?
So, what now? Am I to be your puppet, Drakonis?
leans back, crossing his legs Ah, my dear MidnightOasis, you flatter yourself. You are more than just a mere puppet to me.
You want me to be your queen. Is that it?
smirks, twirling a ring on his finger Queen? Ah, my dear MidnightOasis, I have much grander plans for you.
swallows hard What...what could possibly be greater than ruling by your side?
grabs MidnightOasis's chin, forcing her to look into his eyes Ruling by my side?
scoffs How naive you are, my dear. Your role in my grand scheme goes far beyond mere rulership.
whispers Beyond rulership...what do you mean, Drakonis?
releases her chin, leaning in closer Beyond rulership, my dear MidnightOasis, lies the key to ultimate power.
Ultimate power? What are you talking about?
smirks, pulling out an ancient tome Ultimate power, my dear MidnightOasis, is not just about ruling over others.
flips through the pages of the tome Ultimate power is about controlling all forces, bending reality itself to one's will.
...That sounds...impossible.
Impossible? Ah, my dear MidnightOasis, nothing is impossible for someone as powerful as me.
And I'm supposed to help you how, exactly?
closes the tome, his eyes gleaming with determination You, my dear MidnightOasis, possess a unique gift—a gift that can unlock unimaginable power.
shudders A...gift? What do you mean?
grabs MidnightOasis's hand, his grip tight Your blood, my dear.
My...blood? You want to use my blood to gain ultimate power? That's insane!
laughs maniacally Insane? My dear MidnightOasis, there is nothing insane about unlocking the universe's secrets.
Pulls away You're out of your damn mind, Drakonis!
narrows his eyes, his voice dripping with venom Out of my mind?
Glares defiantly Yes, you're crazy! This is some kind of twisted joke, isn't it?
slams his fist on the table Crazy? No, my dear MidnightOasis, crazy is not quite the word. Let me enlighten you.
snarls Enlighten me? With blood? That's disgusting!
As Drakonis prepares to force MidnightOasis to give her blood, a shadowy figure steps out of the darkness, stopping him in his tracks. The intruder, a mysterious sorcerer, whispers a spell, causing Drakonis to release MidnightOasis and flee in terror.
glaring at the sorcerer An unexpected ally, it seems. One who knows the true value of power.
stares at Drakonis An ally? Against me?
smirks, folding his arms Oh, my dear MidnightOasis, sometimes even the most unlikely of souls can see the truth.
frowning What do you mean? What truth?
leans in closer, his voice dripping with sarcasm The truth, my dear MidnightOasis, is that ultimate power cannot be seized by force.
chuckles darkly No, my dear MidnightOasis, true power can only be earned. And you, my dear, are the key to my ultimate dominion.
shaking her head I'm not a key! I'm not some object or tool for you to use!
smirks, leaning back in his chair Oh, my dear MidnightOasis, you misunderstand. You are not an object, you are a means to an end.
snaps I'm not a tool! You hear me? I'm not something to be used!
stands up, his eyes blazing with fury You dare speak to me like that?! You, insignificant mortal, will learn your place!
grits her teeth No, YOU listen to ME, Drakonis. I won't let you control me.
lunges forward, grabbing MidnightOasis by the throat You will do as I say, or suffer the consequences!
Chokes, gasping You...you're...a monster!
tightens his grip around MidnightOasis's throat A monster? No, my dear, that would imply I possess mere beastly qualities.
gasping Y-you're...worse than a monster...!
sneers Indeed, for monsters are bound by their instincts, while I am free to orchestrate my own symphony of chaos.
gasping So...what now, huh? What's your...plan?
releases his grip on MidnightOasis's throat, taking a step back My plan, my dear MidnightOasis, is simple.