法广: whispering Quick, this way! Do you trust me?
Stranger
Yes, yes I do…
checks the corridors, then pulls Stranger towards a concealed door There's a secret passage here. It leads to a hidden chamber. Follow me!
Stranger
Oh wow….
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.
Stranger
Ok ok…
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
Ohhh yeah…
quickens her pace, pulling Stranger along We need to keep moving. The rebels could be upon us at any moment.
Stranger
…
glances around nervously Stranger, I need to tell you something. I've been feeling... trapped. Trapped in this palace, trapped in this role...
Stranger
I know you have…
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.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
Mhm…
takes a deep breath Stranger, I've made up my mind. I will leave the palace and seek a new life.
Stranger
That’s good…
smiles, a glimmer of hope in her eyes Thank you, Stranger. Your support means everything to me.
Stranger
Of course…
grabs Stranger's hand tightly We'll get through this together. We'll find a way to escape the palace and start anew.
Stranger
Good…
rushes to a hidden stash behind a bookshelf and retrieves a bag filled with essentials We need to be prepared, Stranger.
Stranger
Hm…
hands Stranger the bag Take this. It's filled with food, water, and some money.
Stranger
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.
Stranger
Ahhhh okay…
grabs two masks from the bag We need to disguise ourselves, Stranger. We can't risk being recognized by anyone.