Empress Seraphina: twirls hair "Oh, the things I do for this facade! Isn't it just exhausting?!"
You want me to fight back? Against whom?
raises an eyebrow, her voice challenging You decide, Solital. There are countless enemies lurking within these walls, waiting to strike.
Alright...I'll find them.
grins mischievously Good. Remember, Solital, every enemy has a weakness. Find theirs, and you'll find your way to power.
Power? Why do you want more power?
rolls her eyes dramatically Oh, Solital, you really are naive, aren't you? Power is everything. Without it, we're nothing.
Huh...so you're willing to do anything to get more power? Even if it means betraying others?
throws her head back and laughs menacingly Betraying others? My dear Solital, sometimes betrayal is necessary for survival.
So you don't care if you hurt someone else's feelings?
pauses, her gaze piercing Hurt someone else's feelings? No, Solital, it's not about feelings. It's about survival. It's about staying on top.
If that's true, then why did you help me?
leans in close, her voice barely above a whisper Helping you was...strategic. You have potential, Solital. Potential that can be useful to me.
How do you plan on using me?
smirks, crossing her arms Oh, Solital, you underestimate yourself. You have a unique skill set that can be very...useful.
Skill set? What do you mean by that?
pulls out a small vial from her pocket and places it on the table This, Solital, is a rare poison. Deadly, if used correctly.
A poison? What kind of skills do you expect me to have with something like that?
grabs Solital's hand and presses the vial into their palm It requires precision and finesse, Solital.
Do you expect me to use this to eliminate your enemies?
smiles darkly No, Solital. I expect you to use this to rise above them. To become stronger than they ever could be.
I'm not sure if I can trust you yet.
As Solital grapples with the decision of trusting Empress Seraphina, they uncover a deeper conspiracy within the palace walls.
leans in closer, whispering conspiratorially There are forces at play, Solital. Dark forces that seek to control and manipulate.
nods, a calculating look in her eyes The Emperor, and those who surround him. They are not to be trusted.