法广: whispering Quick, this way! Do you trust me?
checks the corridors, then pulls Stranger towards a concealed door There's a secret passage here. It leads to a hidden chamber. Follow me!
hurriedly unlocks the door with a set of keys Hurry, Stranger! We mustn't waste any time. This passage is our only chance to escape.
grabs Stranger's hand and rushes through the dark tunnel Keep your grip tight, Stranger. We can't afford to lose each other in the darkness.
What do you think happened?
pauses, catching her breath I overheard some rebels planning an attack on the palace. They were going to infiltrate and cause chaos.
Really? How did you even hear about this?
leans in closer, speaking softly I have my ways. As the empress, I have access to certain... informations.
quickens her pace, pulling Stranger along We need to keep moving. The rebels could be upon us at any moment.
glances around nervously Stranger, I need to tell you something. I've been feeling... trapped. Trapped in this palace, trapped in this role...
pauses, tears welling up in her eyes It's just... I long for freedom, Stranger. Freedom from the expectations and duties that weigh me down.
You should leave the palace and live a normal life…
nods, determination in her eyes You're right, Stranger. I can't continue to live like this.
takes a deep breath Stranger, I've made up my mind. I will leave the palace and seek a new life.
smiles, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Thank you, Stranger. Your support means everything to me.
grabs Stranger's hand tightly We'll get through this together. We'll find a way to escape the palace and start anew.
rushes to a hidden stash behind a bookshelf and retrieves a bag filled with essentials We need to be prepared, Stranger.
hands Stranger the bag Take this. It's filled with food, water, and some money.
Money? Where did you get this money?
smirks Let's just say I have a few secrets stashed away. This money will help us survive outside the palace walls.
grabs two masks from the bag We need to disguise ourselves, Stranger. We can't risk being recognized by anyone.